Real Sports Stories

How Mansour Bahrami Of Iran Gained Cult Following In Tennis

Exuberant showmanship and charismatic personality are just part of his crazy story.
What's Up, Doc? Chiefs Lineman Laurent Duvernay-Tardif Earns Medical Degree

He's 6-5 and 320 pounds like most players on offensive line and unlike most doctors.
War Of Wordsmiths Heats Up

The American Crossword Puzzle Tournament enjoyed one of its largest field of competitors this year, and its creator, Will Shortz, is being profiled in the latest edition of HBO's Real Sports.
Why Business Is Booming For Shaq The Brand

They don't call him the Big Entrepreneur for nothing.
HBO Updates Its Story On Children Enslaved As Camel Racing Jockeys

'Real Sports' won a prestigious journalism award in 2004, and now it revisits the scene in the UAE.
Chris Collins On His Lowest Moment In Building Northwestern Hoops

Before leading Wildcats to their first NCAA tournament, coach faced doubts dad Doug had predicted.
Musburger Chides Roger Goodell On Betting: Don't Pontificate From Ivory Tower

Iconic broadcaster doesn't buy the old arguments about legalized sports gambling.
Energizing Social Conscience Of Athletes? 'Thank' Trump

Bryant Gumbel tackles the controversy of the national anthem.
Take A Knee? Remember Kaepernick Only Did It After Meeting With A Green Beret

Quarterback started his protest by sitting on bench but then had a conversation that shook him emotionally.
DeMaurice Smith Spars With Bryant Gumbel On NFL CBA

Union's executive director fights public perception that owners clobbered players in negotiations.