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There have been many thrilling and memorable sports rivalries. But none has ever combined such drama and excitement over such an extended period of time and against such a gripping background as the Cold War hockey rivalry between Canada and Russia (known at that time as the Soviet Union or USSR).
For decades Canada had reigned unchallenged as the dominant country at the sport-and the pride that came with knowing that their beloved national game...
Publisher
Disney
Pub. Date
[2015]
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Inspired by the 1987 true story, the movie follows novice runners from McFarland, an economically challenged town in California's farm-rich Central Valley, as they give their all to build a cross-country team under the direction of Coach Jim White, a newcomer to their predominantly Latino high school. With grit and determination, the unlikely band of runners eventually overcomes the odds to forge not only a championship cross-country team but an enduring...
6) She Ball
Publisher
Vertical Entertainment
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (streaming video file) (107 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
Description
A single father who lost his NBA dreams to gang violence enlists a women’s streetball league to help save an embattled community center in Inglewood, CA.
8) Skip!
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"Jay is always scribbling poetry in their notebook. When they come across Skip, a Double Dutch team, they befriend the members-and decide to join, too. For the first time ever, Jay has a place to belong-and friends to confide in. But Jay's friendship withtheir new bestie Beah is intense, both in and out of Double Dutch. As Beah and Jay help each other grow into the people they will become, it challenges their friendship and their own identities. This...
9) Bayoneta
Publisher
Zima Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
1 DVD (101 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Miguel Galindez, a retired boxer after a shocking event in his life, is now living in Finland without a purpose until a light situation puts him on the verge of a important decision.
10) Chuck
Publisher
IFC Films
Pub. Date
2022.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (streaming video file) (98 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
Description
Liev Schreiber, Naomi Watts, & Elisabeth Moss star in the incredible true story of a New Jersey liquor salesman who became the real-life inspiration for Rocky Balboa.
11) Goon
Publisher
Magnolia Pictures
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (streaming video file) (92 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
Description
When Doug gets into a fist fight with a hockey thug, an onlooking coach recruits him despite of his lack of any hockey playing ability. Written by Jay Baruchel & Evan Goldberg, co-writer of Superbad & Pineapple Express.
12) The Royal
Publisher
Samuel Goldwyn Films
Pub. Date
2022.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (streaming video file) (98 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
Description
Faith and family helped baseball legend Willie Mays Aikens survive a historically unjust incarceration, but he quickly finds upon his release that faith and family – and addiction and fame - are still as hard as hitting a curveball.
13) Inside Game
Publisher
Stonecutter Media Ltd
Pub. Date
2022.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (streaming video file) (97 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
Description
This critically acclaimed and award-winning movie is the untold true story of the 2007 betting scandal that rocked the NBA involving referee Tim Donaghy and two people connected to organized crime.
14) First love
Publisher
Well Go Usa
Pub. Date
2020.
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A noir-tinged yakuza film blending genres in the story of a young boxer and a call girl, who fall passionately in love while getting innocently caught up in a drug-smuggling scheme over the course of one night in Tokyo.
15) Super sports fun
Publisher
Distributed by Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
[2004], c2003
Physical Desc
1 DVD (80 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Put your game face on and race into these three athletic adventures with Ms. Frizzle and the gang. The segments are on baseball (friction), the Teacher-athalon (cardiovascular health), and (only loosely sports/games related) artifacts.
19) Golden boy
Publisher
Columbia Pictures
Pub. Date
c2007
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (ca. 99 min.) : sd., b&w ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
A young and gifted violinist earns money for his education by prizefighting.
20) Big George Foreman: the miraculous story of the once and future heavyweight champion of the world
Publisher
Columbia
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
1 DVD (129 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
The biographical film of boxing legend George Foreman.
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