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All You Can Watch/Read: Inspirational Sports Edition

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There are few genres I find as inspiring as sports related movies, books, and other entertainment! I find myself coming back to these stories time and time again and thought I'd finally compile a list for others to enjoy as well.
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TV Shows

Most are mini series that are quick watches, but have powerful stories

 
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This shows how important it is to highlight great programs everywhere!
Last Chance U: Basketball
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Magic and Kareem!! I love this show. It completely transports me to that time in basketball.
Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty - HBO
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A great look at tennis behind the scenes!
Break Point
 
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One of the best sport shows of all time! It was so cool to see all of the footage they had
The Last Dance

Movies

Whenever someone asks, these are my top sport movie recommendations that I give

 
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I remember watching this movie all the time as a kid. It gets me emotional every time.
Miracle
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A classic! One of the best football movies out there
Rudy
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Margot Robbie has never been better! It was hard to foot for Tonya, but this movie opened my eyes.
I, Tonya
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All basketball lovers or sport lovers in general need to watch this!
Coach Carter
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A great cast to tell an even better story.
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A 2023 movie that I love! It doesn't focus too much on Michael Jordan, but the characters are all great.
Air
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Books

Books give a more detailed account of iconic stories! 

 
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I love seeing the Women's NBA becoming more mainstream. This book is so inspiring.
Nice Girls Finish First: The Remarkable Story
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This book is about the mental aspect of sports, which I find fascinating. the author is a sports psychologist and gives insights and techniques on how athletes can maximize their performance mentally
The Champion's Mind: How Athletes Think, Train
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Read the book and watch the series! cool story that follows football culture in Texas
Friday Night Lights: A Town, a Team, and a Dream
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I'm a huge Lakers fan so of course I love this book! Phil Jackson reflects on his last season as the Lakers coach. super cool insight into what it's like coaching in the NBA
The Last Season: A Team in Search of Its Soul
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A look into the Oakland Athletics during 2002!
Moneyball

Podcasts

I love having these on in the background while I'm working! 

 
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if you love comedy and sports, I highly recommend
Pardon My Take Barstool Sports
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All things basketball! A must for fans everywhere
The Lowe Post on Apple Podcasts
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stay up to date on everything going on in sports today!
The ESPN Daily Podcast
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