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Season 5

12 episodes · 1999

  1. 1Episode 22

    25 Jan 1999 · 1 hr 0 min

  2. 2Episode 23

    25 Feb 1999 · 1 hr 0 min

    Included: the rivalry between the Fox network and Disney (owners of ABC and ESPN) in sports television; the recent Olympics scandal; the new NBA labor agreement; and Kentucky Wildcats coach Tubby Smith.

  3. 3Episode 24

    22 Mar 1999 · 1 hr 0 min

    A look at the UCLA-Houston basketball clash at the Astrodome in January 1968 that thrust the sport into the national spotlight. Also: a profile of Dick Vitale; and Major League Baseball's economic structure. Correspondents include James Brown and Larry Merchant.

  4. 4Episode 25

    20 Apr 1999 · 1 hr 0 min

    Included: a report on counterfeit golf equipment; an interview with NBA rookie Jason Williams; a look at the lack of racial diversity in NASCAR.

  5. 5Episode 26

    25 May 1999 · 1 hr 0 min

    Included: a report on NHL "goons"; a look at sports-induced riots; and a profile of pro boxer Elvir Muriqi, whose father and sister are in the Kosovo Liberation Army. Reporters include Armen Keteyian and Jim Lampley.

  6. 6Episode 27

    22 Jun 1999 · 1 hr 0 min

    Included: an interview with John McEnroe; a report on Major League umpires; a look at sexual harassment in women's sports; and a profile of tennis's Venus and Serena Williams. Jim Lampley and Frank Deford report.

  7. 7Episode 28

    26 Jul 1999 · 1 hr 0 min

    Included: a profile of sports agent Tank Black; a look at the academic scandal affecting the Minnesota men's basketball team; and profiles of baseball's Derek Jeter and track and field's Marion Jones. Bryan Burwell and Armen Keteyian report.

  8. 8Episode 29

    23 Aug 1999 · 1 hr 0 min

    Included: profiles of football coaches Jimmy Johnson and Lou Holtz; a look at the muscle-building supplement androstenedione; and a report on coach George Scholz's racial discrimination suit against the Orlando Magic. Correspondents include Frank Deford and Sonja Stetoe.

  9. 9Episode 30

    13 Sep 1999 · 1 hr 0 min

    Included: a profile of Jets coach Bill Parcells, a look at baseball's committment to hiring minorities, Ronney Jenkins' departure from the BYU football team, and coaches accused of improper sexual conduct. Correspondents include Jim Lampley and Larry Merchant.

  10. 10Episode 31

    12 Oct 1999 · 1 hr 0 min

    Scheduled: Profiles of former Detroit Tigers pitcher Denny McLain and San Antonio center Tim Duncan; a look at cockfighting; and a report on Title IX. Reporters include Larry Merchant and James Brown.

  11. 11Episode 32

    16 Nov 1999 · 1 hr 0 min

    Included: a look at the 1966 college-football classic between Notre Dame and Michigan State; a profile of the WNBA's Cynthia Cooper. Reporters include Jack Whitaker and Mary Carillo.

  12. 12Episode 33finale

    14 Dec 1999 · 1 hr 0 min

    Included: a profile of Indianapolis Colts QB Peyton Manning; a look at concussions in the NFL; Lehigh University RB Ronald Jean; a report on collecting trading cards.