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There is always a good time to discuss sports movies. There is, however, not a better time than now. Without the day-to-day grind of sporting events that enamor our thoughts and pro
vide the engaged fan positive distraction. Television broadcasts have turned from games and Monday quarterback shows to replays of classic games and an influx of documentaries. This is not a bad thing. The absence of the current sports world gives a chance for the fan to rediscover the grass roots that caused the love affair from the start.
With an abundance of time on our hands, people have turned to board games, books, yardwork, and indoor workouts. There is only so much screen time that can be had without causing the eyes to go stir-crazy, but if the inkling kicks back in, and your love for sports cannot be quashed, we offer up some great movies to watch.
The most popular sports movies tend to fall in line with traditional American values. Baseball and Football films will always top the list, but below there are more sports movies you may have forgotten. These hidden treasures in a time of uncertainty can revive laughs, tears, and memories. So, lets sit back, relax, and enjoy some of your favorites, or even discover a new one!
Football
The Longest Yard (1974)
North Dallas Forty
All the Right Moves
Wildcats
Johnny B Good
Rudy
Little Giants
Jerry Maguire
The Waterboy
Varsity Blues
Any Given Sunday
Remember the Titans
The Replacements
Junction Boys
Radio
Friday Night Lights
Longest Yard (2005)
Invincible
We Are Marshall
Facing the Giants
Gridiron Gang
Leatherheads
The Express
Blindside
Draft Day
When the Game Stood Tall
Carter High
Concussion
Air Bud: Golden Receiver
Brian’s Song
Necessary Roughness
Baseball
Bad News Bears (1976)
The Natural
Bull Durham
Eight Men Out
Field of Dreams
Major League
Major League 2
The Babe
A League of Their Own
Mr. Baseball
Rookie of the Year
Man from Left Field
Sandlot
Angels in the Outfield
Little Big League
The Scout
Ed
For Love of the Game
61*
Summer Catch
The Rookie
Hustle
Mr. 3000
Fever Pitch
Bad News Bears (2005)
Benchwarmers
The Perfect Game
Moneyball
Trouble with the Curve
42
Million Dollar Arm
Basketball
6th Man
Air Bud
He Got Game
Love & Basketball
Finding Forester
Season on the Brink
Coach Carter
Glory Road
Semi-Pro
Hurricane Season
Rebound
Like Mike
Like Mike 2
Sunset Park
Celtic Pride
Eddie
Space Jam
The Air Up There
Above the Rim
Blue Chips
White Men Can’t Jump
The Basketball Diaries
Doc: Hoop Dreams
One on One
Teen Wolf
Hoosiers
Uncle Drew
Hockey
Slap Shot
Miracle on Ice
Youngblood
Touch and Go
Mighty Ducks
D2: The Mighty Ducks
D3: The Mighty Ducks
H.E. Double Hockey Sticks
Mystery Alaska
MVP: Most Valuable Primate
Slap Shot 2: Breaking the ice
Miracle
Goon
The Rocket
Doc: Red Army
Doc: Of Miracles and Men
Doc: Do You Believe in Miracles
Boxing
Rocky
Rocky II
Rocky III
Rocky IV
Rocky V
Rocky Balboa
Raging Bull
Great White Hype
The Hurricane
Ali
Million Dollar Baby
Against the Ropes
Cinderella Man
Annapolis
Reel Steel
Grudge Match
Creed
Creed II
Southpaw
Bleed for This
The Fighter
Rocky Marciano
Martial Arts
Enter the Dragon
Karate Kid
Karate Kid 2
Karate Kid 3
Bloodsport
No Retreat, No Surrender
Sidekicks
3 Ninjas
The Next Karate Kid
Street Fighter
Mortal Kombat
The Quest
Karate Kid (Remake)
Warrior
Track & Field
Chariots of Fire
4 Minute mile
Across the Tracks
Prefontaine
Without Limits
Unbroken
McFarland, USA
Race
World’s Greatest Athlete
Auto Racing
Days of Thunder
Race the Sun
Driven
Cars
Cars 2
Cars 3
Talladega Nights
3: Dale Earnhardt Story
Rush
Ford vs. Ferrari
Horse Racing
The Black Stallion
Seabiscuit
Hidalgo
Dreamer
Racing stripes
Secretariat
50 to 1
Golf
Caddyshack
Caddyshack 2
Happy Gilmore
Tin Cup
Tiger Woods Story
Legend of Bagger Vance
Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius
Greatest Game Ever Played
Soccer
Bend It Like Beckham
Cup Final
Big Green
Soccer Dog: The Movie
Switching Goals
Air Bud: World Pup
A Shot at Glory
Goal!
Green Street
Kicking & Screaming
The Game of Their Loves
Soccer Mom
United
Wrestling
Going to the Mat
Personal Effects
Legendary
Foxcatcher
Doc: Prince of Pennsylvania
The Wrestler
Win Win
The Hammer
Vision Quest
The Rest
Cheerleading, Swimming, Figure Skating, Gymnastics, Tennis, Volleyball, Surfing, Rollerblading, Roller Skating, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Softball, Climbing, Rodeo, Bowling, Dodgeball, Ski Jumping, Cycling, Billiards, Bobsled.