Name: 60 Minutes Sports
Genre: Documentary, News
Rating: 4.3
Cast: Sharyn Alfonsi, Mark Phillips, Michael van Gerwen, Phil Taylor, Barry Hearn

Sharyn Alfonsi

Mark Phillips

Michael van Gerwen

Phil Taylor

Barry Hearn

Eric Bristow

Andy Hamilton

Paul Lim

The first name in news magazines is now the last word in sports. The award-winning team behind 60 Minutes now turns its investigative eye towards the world of sports. From in-depth reporting to the most compelling interviews, to get the whole story you need sixty minutes.

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"The Fall of Lance Armstrong" talks to Travis Tygart of USADA about the doping allegations made against the former Tour de France winner. "Messi" interviews Lionel Messi the star of Barcelona's football team. "Alone on the Wall" rebroadcasts and updates a classic 60 Minutes segment on climber Alex Honnold as he scales a rock wall using his bare hands and interviews him in a follow-up.

The Fall of Lance Armstrong/Messi/Alone on the Wall

"The Making of Super Bowl XLVII" goes behind the scenes in New Orleans to look at the production of Super Bowl XLVII and catches the infamous second half blackout as it happens. "NFL Films" looks at the family of Ed and Steve Sabol the creators of NFL films. "The Ride of His Life" previews a segment on a big wave surfer who wants to surf a 100 foot wave.

The Making of Super Bowl XLVII/NFL Films/The Ride of His Life

"The Ride of His Life" interviews Garrett McNamara who is attempting to surf a 100 foot wave. "The Deepest Dive" interviews free diver Herbert Nitsch who attempted to dive deeper on a single breathe than any other human being but blacked out and was seriously injured. "Races from Hell" takes a look at obstacle course running. "Boomer" previews a segment on ESPN's Chris Berman.

The Ride of His Life/The Deepest Dive/Races from Hell/Boomer

"Dodger Green" goes behind the scenes with the L.A. Dodgers and looks at how their new owners are spending a lot of money in an effort to create a winning team. "Boomer" interviews ESPN Anchor Chris Berman. "Pete Dye" profiles the world-renowned golf course designer. "Dark Horse" previews a profile of horse trainer Doug O'Neill.

Dodger Green/Boomer/Pete Dye

"Dark Horse" profiles horse trainer Doug O'Neill who is attempting a comeback after being accused of 'milkshaking' his horses. "Anatomy of a Nasty Pitch" interviews pitcher R.A. Dickey and examines the physics of his famous knuckleball. "Darts Wonderland" takes an in depth look at the world of professional darts. "America's Cup" previews a story on the famous yacht race.

Dark Horse/Anatomy of a Nasty Pitch/Darts Wonderland

"America's Cup" takes a look at the new state-of-the-art technology behind U.S. Team Oracle's entry into the world famous yacht race. "The Birdmen" rebroadcasts and updates a segment on a group of extreme athletes who have made a suit the can fly. "Doubles" rebroadcasts and updates a segment on the Bryan twins two of the most successful tennis doubles players in the world. "Secretariat" looks back at the career of one the most famous racehorses in the world.

America's Cup/The Birdmen/Doubles/Secretariat

"LeBron" updates and rebroadcasts a profile of NBA superstar LeBron James. "The Sport of Kings" updates and rebroadcasts a segment on polo player Ignacio Figueras and his efforts to popularize the sport in the United States. "The Deepest Dive" rebroadcasts a segment on free diver Herbert Nitsch. "The Greatest Game" looks back at how a Francis Ouimet, a 20-year-old amateur, and former caddy won the 1913 U.S. Open.

LeBron/The Sport of Kings/The Deepest Dive/The Greatest Game

"The Black Quarterback" talks to the men who helped break down one of the last racial barriers in the NFL. "Football Island" rebroadcasts and updates a segment on how American Samoa is a breeding ground for top football talent. "The Ride of His Life" rebroadcasts a segment on big wave surfer Garrett McNamara. "The Stars in Stripes" previews a segment on NFL referees.

The Black Quarterback/Football Island/The Ride of His Life

Harry/The Prosecutors/The Stars In Stripes

"7-On-7" looks at the controversy building behind 7-on-7 football. "Fantasy" examines the growth and popularity of fantasy sports leagues. "The Great Falls" looks at the dangers associated with whitewater kayaking on the Potomac River. "Built by Bama" previews a segment that goes behind these scenes of the Alabama football team.

7-On-7/Fantasy/The Great Falls

"Built by Bama" looks at the conditioning and development program behind the Alabama football team. "NCAA" talks to an player advocate about whether colleges should pay their athletes. "The Deer Antler Man" interviews and investigates the man behind deer antler supplements. "Fly Gal" profiles fly fisher April Vokey.

Built by Bama/NCAA/The Deer Antler Man/Fly Gal

"Game Used" looks at the increasingly profitable sports memorabilia market. "KD" interviews and profiles NBA player Kevin Durant about how he is considered to be the second best player in the NBA. "Sled Hockey" offers a behind the scene look at the competitive sport of sled hockey. "Gate Crasher" previews a profile of skier Mikaela Shiffrin.

Game Used/KD/Sled Hockey

Mikaela Shiffrin could become the youngest alpine skier to win an Olympic gold medal; a profile of football player Vince Wilfork; the GoPro camera revolutionizes the sports world; ex-NFL players consider post-career paths.

Mikaela Shiffrin/Vince Wilfork/GoPro/NFL Post-Career Paths

WANT TO BET? – Several states have their eyes on New Jersey, where Gov. Chris Christie is trying to make sports gambling legal so he can tax it. But even if he succeeds in the Supreme Court, illegal bookmakers will still have a thriving business say two former mobsters who once took illegal bets. Jack Ford reports. Sarah Koch and Deirdre Cohen are the producers

A SECOND ACT – Eddie George reached heights few have ever achieved on the football fields of the Big Ten and the NFL before he hit the low many NFL players find themselves in post-career. But he was able, after therapy, to remake himself in the business world and on television. But there are no limits for George, now he’s playing Shakespeare! Armen Keteyian reports. Alan Goldberg is the producer.

THE NORTH COUNTRY BOYS – In 1980, a bunch of local community leaders in an old upstate-New York resort town put on the Winter Olympics for the world to see. Thirty-four years later, surviving members of the original gang from Lake Placid, New York, reminisce about how they created a moment in American history in their small village that could never be done today, as the games have become a multibillion-dollar media extravaganza. Jim Axelrod reports. Clem Taylor is the producer.

PREVIEW – Before Shaun White won Olympic snowboarding gold, there was Jeremy Jones, whose wild rides on some on the steepest mountains inspired a generation of riders. Now this pioneer is upping the ante as he takes his board to some of the most remote mountain ranges on the planet, where even helicopters can’t go. Sharyn Alfonsi reports. Keith Sharman is the producer.

Want To Bet/A Second Act/The North Country Boys

Former basketball coach Donnie Tyndall talks to Armen Keteyian about his tenure at University of Southern Mississippi amid charges of academic fraud on behalf of prospective players. Sharyn Alfonsi follows Lindsey Vonn on the rebound from near catastrophic injury and on a quest to become the winningest skier in history. Plus, Seth Doane reports on the humble evolution of Technogym from a garage in Italy into the second-largest manufacturer of fitness equipment in the world.

The Toughest Penalty / Lindsey Vonn / Ferrari of Fitness

Norah O'Donnell reports on the best female goalkeeper in the world: Hope Solo. After leading the fight for equal pay and then getting fired from the national team, she left her club and underwent shoulder surgery, moves that might mean the end of her career. Mo Rocca profiles racing legend Mario Andretti, who has plenty to say about what's right and wrong with the sport today. Plus, Jack Ford gets up-close with Dabo Swinney, the charismatic Clemson leader whose fun-loving approach has been a main ingredient in their success.

Hope Solo / All In / Vintage Mario

Maurice DuBois profiles the new "Rocky": middleweight Danny Jacobs, who's battled back from bone cancer to find himself boxing's newest champion with a chance at title reunification.Bill Whitaker leads an investigation into secret motors and mechanical cheating in pro cycling, a sport already infamous for its scandals. Plus, Armen Keteyian reports on the untold story of The Nomads, a group of African-American golfers in the 1950s barred from all-white clubs and courses that rose as a social club to overcome prejudice.

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