Looks at the accidental death of Jason Ray who performed as the mascot for the North Carolina basketball team.
Investigates a sex scandal Sinvolving national high school football powerhouse Miami Northwestern.
Talking to Cecil Fielder about the strained relationship he has with his son.
Profiles Jeanie Buss business operations president of the L.A. Lakers.
Follows 14-year-old matador Jairo Miguel as he returns to the bull fighting ring after a serious goring almost cost him his life.
Profiles flamboyant Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chad Johnson.
Looks at the growth of gambling on college campuses.
Looks at a Sudanese refugee who has become an NCAA long distance champion in the United States.
Looks at how California wildfires have affected star high school football player Ryan Deehan.
Profiles MMA trainer Pat Miletich.
Profiles log-rolling champion and National Guardsman J.R. Salzman.
Talks to Boomer Esiason about his son's struggles with cystic fibrosis.
Profiles the the second generation NFL tight end.
Looks at the trafficking of young soccer players from West Africa to European clubs.
Looks at the growing popularity of the underground street sport.
The story of redemption and forgiveness between NBA All-Star Dwyane Wade and his mother, Pastor Jolinda Wade;
How 30-year-old D.J. Gregory, born with cerebral palsy, lived every golf fan’s dream by walking every hole – of every round – at every PGA Tour golf tournament in 2008;
The story of Ed Thomas, celebrated Iowa high school football coach who helped his town rebuild after a devastating tornado and was later murdered by one of his former players
With their country devastated by an earthquake that killed thousands, including their coach, the Haitian U17 Women's soccer team regroup to train and prepare to qualify for the U17 FIFA World Cup
Preston Plevretes; Second Impace Syndrome
Yuri Forman
Michael Jordan's motorcycle racing team
Kobe going back to philly for a day.
In his prime, Scott Hall was a mountain of a man - 6-foot-7, 290 pounds of solidly sculptured muscle, appearing as close as invincible as they come. As Razor Ramon, he was one of professional wrestling's biggest names and most villainous villains, busting chairs with the likes of Randy Savage, Bret Hart and Hulk Hogan in front of tens of thousands of screaming fans in sold-out arenas. And he loved the life that came with it: the parties, the women, the celebrity. But the high life soon started to slip away, and Hall has been desperately doing whatever he can since to hold on ever since. E:60 chronicles the heartbreaking story of a man who is a shadow of his former self and desperate for one last taste of the glory days.
In an E:60 exclusive, Jeremy Schaap profiles Aaron Rodgers, who, for the first time on television, talks at length about his trials—and triumphs. Aaron Rodgers, the man of the moment in the NFL, reveals himself.
E:60's Jeremy Schaap profile Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski and the wild "Summer of Gronk".
Members of Major League Baseball's exclusive club of pitchers who have tossed a perfect game discuss what was like on the mound during their historic moment.
Jeremy Schaap examines the story of the Manheim Central Barons, a high school in Pennsylvania that lost four athletes in a tragic car accident.
E60 Segment on Mariano Rivera, All-Star Closer
The story of 30-year old Teddy Kremer and his impact on the Reds.
As an American with a multiethnic lineage, Falcons TE Tony Gonzalez wants to learn Spanish and reconnect with his Latino roots. Jeremy Schaap caught up with Gonzalez to discuss chasing his "lindos suenos"-- beautiful dreams.
They call him "Beast Mode" because with the ball in his hands, Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch is ferocious, and nearly unstoppable. In an exclusive interview, Lynch discusses how the violent and crime-ridden streets of Oakland shaped him.
The piece is called “Longshot,” and it has a lot to do with Curry’s journey from underdog to superstar. But as we spent more time with Stephen we realized how important family is to him, and how big a role his father Dell has played in his life and career. So in a lot of ways it’s a father/son story.
As the Lions prepare to start their NFL season on Monday Night Football, E:60 and ABC News reporter Bob Woodruff seeks answers to the question of “who is Ndamukong Suh?” Is he the player in the headlines, a talented but troubled defensive tackle for the Lions? A three-time All-Pro voted the NFL’s dirtiest player by his peers? Or is he the modest and introverted 27-year-old who after his rookie NFL season was named America’s most charitable athlete?
ESPN’s award-winning prime time newsmagazine E:60 (tonight, 8 ET, ESPN) will chronicle the story of a Ferguson, Mo., high school football team amid the recent events in that city.
Jamaal Charles and Richard Sherman
Tom Rinaldi tells the remarkable story of Kayla Montgomery -- who, despite being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, has become one of the best young distance runners in the country.
E:60 -- Carmen: A Survivors Story As the NFL's domestic violence crisis continues, lifelong Patriots fan Carmen Tarleton shares her incredible story of survival with "E:60" reporter Jeremy Schaap. A victim of a horrific domestic attack, Tarleton speaks around the world to inspire change.
New Orleans Saints defensive coordinator Rob Ryan will be profiled on ESPN’s newsmagazine show, “E:60” tonight at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN. View the trailer here. E:60 feature producer John Minton III and reporter Jeremy Schaap spent months digging into Ryan’s life both on and off the field, following him on a parade float during Mardi Gras among other endeavors.
Reporting for E:60, Cari Champion tells the story of Panthers QB Cam Newton. Newton, along with his father, recounts the past incidents that cast doubt upon his integrity and describes his maturation on his journey to the NFL.
Washington Redskins’ WR, DeSean Jackson, and his brother Byron look back on Byron’s idea to document DeSean Jackson’s life. Home video courtesy of Byron Jackson, “The DeSean Jackson Story: the Making of a Father’s Dream.”
The story of Morganna Roberts, the "Kissing Bandit" known for interrupting sports events.
A profile of Cowboys tight end Jason Witten; Charleston Southern baseball player Chris Singleton and the aftermath of his mother's fatal shooting in a church massacre; a Texas marathon's impact on brain-cancer patient Iram Leon and his daughter.
The show follows three potential superstars on their grueling, high-stakes climb with dreams of making it to the big show, complemented by candid interviews with WWE Chairman and CEO Vince McMahon, his Executive Vice President of Talent, Live Events and Creative, Paul Levesque (a.k.a. “Triple H”) as well as former WWE talents Stone Cold Steve Austin, The Rock – Dwayne Johnson and Hulk Hogan.
E:60 - Made In Dietrich: The Life of Acey Shaw This is a story of small-town America and a basketball coach whose determination, perseverance and passion embody the spirit of his tight-knit community. Geno Auriemma lends his voice to the high school basketball story of the year.
E:60, ESPN’s award-winning news magazine show, presents a two-part profile of TNT’s “Inside The NBA” host Ernie Johnson. The feature – E:60’s first profile of a media personality – will cover various topics including his father, former major league pitcher and acclaimed broadcaster, the late Ernie Johnson Sr., his battle with cancer and more.
Under the banner “E:60 Reports with Jeremy Schaap” ESPN’s award-winning prime-time newsmagazine devotes an entire program to an in-depth look at FIFA President Sepp Blatter, one of the most powerful people in the world of sports, and the oft-criticized organization he oversees. After months of filming across the globe, speaking with top voices in the sport including Portugal’s Luis Figo, Jordan’s Prince Ali Bin Al-Hassan and Michael Van Praag of Netherlands – the three candidates hoping to unseat Blatter — and people who have known Blatter for decades, E:60 Reports delivers a riveting portrait of the man and the sport he rules.
Under the banner “E:60 Reports with Jeremy Schaap” ESPN’s award-winning prime-time newsmagazine devotes an entire program to an in-depth look at FIFA President Sepp Blatter, one of the most powerful people in the world of sports, and the oft-criticized organization he oversees. After months of filming across the globe, speaking with top voices in the sport including Portugal’s Luis Figo, Jordan’s Prince Ali Bin Al-Hassan and Michael Van Praag of Netherlands – the three candidates hoping to unseat Blatter — and people who have known Blatter for decades, E:60 Reports delivers a riveting portrait of the man and the sport he rules.
Tonight’s E:60 features an exclusive interview with Chris Singleton, a 19-year old outfielder for Charleston Southern University, whose mother, Sharonda Coleman-Singleton, and eight others were shot and killed in the Charleston Emanuel AME church massacre on June 17, 2015.
Tonight’s E:60 features current and former golden retriever bat dogs Chase, Derby, and Rookie. In addition, Pixar director Bob Peterson, the voice of the dog “Dug” from Disney’s Pixar 2009 film, “UP,” also lends his voice to this baseball story 91 dog years in the making.
Redskins defensive back DeAngelo Hall; heavyweight boxer Deontay Wilder; Derby the bat dog, of Double-A Trenton in the Yankees farm system; revisiting McCluer South-Berkeley High School football in Ferguson, Mo.
He’s fighting to fulfill a promise, for the little girl who means everything. ICYMI, here’s the improbable journey of WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder.
A profile of Ohio State RB Ezekiel Elliott; teenager Nick LeGrande and his inspirational first pitch at an A's game—from 1800 miles away.
The California School for the Deaf in Fremont is changing any stereotype you may have heard about the deaf. E:60 brings you the emotional journey of the CSDF Eagles - athletes who don't just compete against hearing teams; they beat them.
The Helen Bernstein High School Dragons play football in the shadow of the iconic Hollywood sign. But gangs, drugs, and broken families are constants in the lives of these teenagers. Their inspirational coach tried something daring to help them.
The Houston Texans' biggest star is "just a small-town kid from Wisconsin," according to J.J. Watt himself in a newly released trailer for an ESPN profile on his life.
Football and a Lincoln Continental were bonds that Memphis DL Taylor Bradford shared with his father. On September 30, 2007, Taylor was driving his beloved car when his life was cut short. Tom Rinaldi shares the powerful story of Taylor Bradford, and the gift from an unexpected source on the other side of the country that helped a family finally heal.
From pee wee to pros: E60 goes behind the scenes with Matt Forte
E:60- The Butterfly Child "It's the worst disease you've never heard of." 14-year-old hockey fanatic Jonathan Pitre suffers from a rare skin condition known as EB, but the disease is no match for his indomitable heart. E:60's Tom Rinaldi shares the story of The Butterfly Child.
Running comes naturally to Mikey Brannigan when so much else does not Mikey Brannigan won gold in the 1,500 meters on Tuesday at the Paralympic Games. For Brannigan, 19, running isn't an escape - it's a doorway to a life that autism had once closed off. In 2015, E:60's Jeremy Schaap brought viewers his unforgettable story
Bobby Hurley was born and raised in Jersey City, at a time when the city was devastated by crime, drugs and AIDS. But for Bobby, whose father Bob was a probation officer, nowhere was off limits. All of Jersey City was his playground—and he developed his skills, and his defining trait—toughness—playing all over town, taking on the toughest competition Jersey City could offer. At St. Anthony High School, he would lead the Friars to the national championship—playing for the most demanding of taskmasters, a Hall of Fame coach, his father, Bob Hurley. Once considered by many as the greatest point guard in the annals of college basketball Hurley was on the verge of achieving his dream of being an NBA star. But just as his NBA career was beginning, it all came crashing down. Over the next two decades Hurley had to fight back from physical, emotional and financial ruin. And in the process he realized that Bobby Hurley is about much more than just basketball. E:60’s Jeremy Schaap speaks with all the major figures from Hurley’s life – Coach Mike Krzyzewski, former teammates Christian Laettner, Grant Hill, Jalen Rose, Jay Bilas, Kenny Anderson, Mitch Richmond, PJ Carlesimo, Terry Dehere and of course Bobby’s family – to tell the complete story of one of the greatest basketball figures of modern times.
People laughed at 6 seconds of Scott Park's life. But that's just where his story begins. Here's 'The Rest of the Story' one of our E60 stories of the year
Reporter Buster Olney went with the American League Rookie of the Year to Puerto Rico, where Correa was born, raised and fell in love with the game of baseball.
He was compared to Magic Johnson, a versatile young superstar who took the NBA by storm. At the height of his career, Penny Hardaway was first team all-NBA and a pop-culture icon. But injuries plagued him, and by 2008 he was out of the league and out of the public spotlight. In recent years, Hardaway helped childhood friend Desmond Merriweather coach his middle school basketball team following a cancer diagnosis. Side by side, the two lead their team to 3 straight middle school championships. In February 2015, Merriweather lost his battle with cancer. This season, committed to carrying on his friend’s legacy, Hardaway accepted the coaching job at Memphis East High School – Merriweather’s alma mater – with one goal in mind: to lead the boys to a state championship in honor of their coach.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver speaks for the first time about his improbable journey to the NFL and the brutal murder of his father at the hands of his uncle.
Here is a fun look back at how a seventh-grader from Massachusetts says his science project proves Tom Brady's DeflateGate innocence
E:60 takes a behind-the-beard look at one of the biggest names in the NBA - Houston Rockets James Harden. (2016)
Some of the world's fastest thoroughbreds get to the winner's circle only with a little help from a friend.
Minnesota's annual high school hockey tournament has turned into a full on follicle pageant. In fact, these glorious flows have spawned a series of viral youtube videos; The All Hockey Hair Team. E:60's Senior Hair Correspondent Barry Melrose travelled to Minnesota to meet the man behind the videos and to see these luscious locks for himself.
The Olympic gold-medalist will head to Rio this summer with the hopes of becoming the first American boxer, male or female, to win back-to-back gold medals. Shields reveals to E:60 reporter Jeremy Schaap her tumultuous childhood, bouncing from home to home, surviving sexual assault, and now living among the 40,000 people below the poverty line in a city dominating headlines for a toxic water crisis in Flint, Michigan.
The powerful story of Paula Blanco, a running back with the Orlando Anarchy women's football team, who was with teammates at Pulse nightclub on June 12, 2016, when 49 people were killed during the worst act of terrorism on American soil since 9/11.
ESPN’s award-winning news magazine, E:60, returns tonight at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN to tell the best stories in sports. Recently honored with Emmy Awards for Outstanding Sports News Anthology and Long Feature as well as the Edward R. Murrow Award for Journalism, the series will continue to deliver impactful, timely, original pieces that transcend sports. The special summer run of shows premieres tonight with former Detroit Lions receiver Calvin Johnson, who sits down for the first time to talk in-depth about his retirement from the NFL (Trailer: http://es.pn/29nOEmF). The show will also feature the unique story of the man who drove 19 miles with Muhammad Ali in the back of the hearse, through the streets of Louisville, Kentucky, to ‘The Champ’s’ final resting place (Trailer: http://es.pn/29CcHPP). Finally, the powerful story of Paula Blanco, a running back with the Orlando Anarchy women’s football team, who was with teammates at Pulse nightclub on June 12th, when 49 people were killed in the worst act of terrorism on American soil since Sept. 11, 2001, and the deadliest attack on a gay target in the nation’s history (Trailer: http://es.pn/29i7BTL).
The world watched as Muhammad Ali had his last ride - 20 miles of Nashville streets lined with tens of thousands of fans waving goodbye - as "The Champ" made his way to his final resting place. E:60 shares the story of that day, told through the memories of the man who drove Ali's hearse.
Simone Biles has been called the "Michael Jordan of Gymnastics." As the 19 year-old prepared for her first Olympic Games, Biles gave E:60 an all-access look at her life and opened up about the twist of fate that helped her become a champion.
The story of Olympian Ibtihaj Muhammad, the first American to compete in hijab, one of our stories of the year.
ESPN follows a year in the life of transgender high school track & field sprinter Matt Dawkins in a powerful 20-minute documentary.
This is a story about a boy and his dog. Together, Owen and Haatchi, with their improbable winning streak and their remarkable bond, are like nothing you have ever seen.
In a new feature for ESPN’s E:60 program (titled the “Brofile“), Martellus Bennett and his fellow NFL-playing brother, Michael, opened up on a number of topics. Martellus Bennett offers a departure from the traditional Patriots formula for speaking to the media. Instead of sticking to specific, neutral talking points, Bennett speaks his mind. Included in the segment was the Patriots tight end discussing his former team, the Chicago Bears.
E:60's Tom Rinaldi tells the powerful story of 10-year-old Logan Schoenhardt and why Tom Brady's No. 12 meant so much to him. Logan died in February 2017.
Reporter Buster Olney went with the American League Rookie of the Year to Puerto Rico, where Correa was born, raised and fell in love with the game of baseball.
Former University of Rochester defensive end Niko Kollias speaks with OTL about surviving a kidnapping and brutal torture.
Jose Fernandez was killed in a boating accident nearly one year ago. Sunday, his mother tells the story of her son's life, and tragic death.
Sam Borden reports on the tragic 2016 plane crash that killed 71 players, coaches and staff members of Brazil’s Chapecoense soccer team. Aviation experts, family members and several survivors are interviewed.
A quarter of a century ago, Matt LaChappa was drafted by the San Diego Padres out of El Capitan High School in Lakeside, the pride of the Barona tribe on the Native American reservation where he grew up. But three years later, tragedy struck on April 6, 1996 while the talented left-hander was warming up in the bullpen on opening day of the season with the Padres’ minor league team, the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes.
Meet the former Penn State basketball recruit who landed the role of Chewbacca in "Solo: A Star Wars Story;" and the story of a member of the White Sox grounds crew who spent 23 years in prison before DNA testing revealed his innocence.
E:60 “Dead Man Walking,” investigative reporter Tisha Thompson tells the story of a boxing trainer, the woman who wanted him dead and the man who saved his life. Thompson, who has been an investigative reporter for 18 years is no stranger to these types of stories.
Jared Lorenzen was a legend at Kentucky and a Super Bowl champion with the New York Giants, but now he’s in the fight of his life.
An in-depth look at the life of MLB All-Star Mike Trout.
The man behind St. Frances' winning ways is Biff Poggi, the team's coach. However, with the success came controversy as opposing teams are refusing to play them.
Following the football team from C.E. King, a Houston high school damaged by Hurricane Harvey; an in-depth profile of Browns WR Jarvis Landry, who says his mission is make the team a Super Bowl contender and to prove he’s the NFL’s best receiver.
The legacy of Declan Sullivan, who died while filming a 2010 Notre Dame football practice; and profiles of former LSU wide receivers Odell Beckham Jr. and Jarvis Landry, now signed to NFL contracts totalling $170 million. Bob Ley and Jeremy Schaap host.
Included: Chiefs assistant coach Deland McCullough and his search for his biological parents; and the legacy of Declan Sullivan, who died while filming a 2010 Notre Dame football practice. Bob Ley and Jeremy Schaap host.
E:60 tells the full story of Enes Kanter, the Portland Trail Blazer whose native country of Turkey has identified him as a terrorist and issued an international warrant for his arrest.
As former UConn head coach Jim Calhoun made his return to the sidelines at the University of St. Joseph in West Hartford this season, ESPN was there every step of the way. Calhoun and USJ granted ESPN all-access to cover Calhoun leading the Bluejays’ inaugural season, and shortly after USJ’s season came to an end, the network released the first part of a four-part documentary series.
Before he was "The Mountain" on Game of Thrones, Thor Bjornsson was an athlete with a mission: become the strongest man ever to walk the earth
Who exactly determines the Madden NFL 20 ratings and why are they so highly scrutinized? E:60 introduces you to the team of Madden Ratings Adjusters, including a first-ever look inside their war room, where the digital fates of the NFL’s biggest stars are determined.
The E:60 special, produced by Dave Lubbers, will feature Rudolph family home videos, as well as heartfelt interviews with Rudolph's parents; his wife, Jordan; and his brother, Casey, whose childhood battle with Neuroblastoma inspired Kyle and Jordan to make a longstanding commitment to the University of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital. The feature also includes clips from the "Dear Kyle" video produced by Vikings Entertainment Network and provides an inside look at Kyle Rudolph's End Zone, an area of respite located inside the hospital.
A look at the career of UFC Champion Daniel Cormier.
"Jen Lada sits down with South Carolina quarterback Ryan Hilinski in 'Hilinski’s Hope.' Hilinski, who helped the Gamecocks defeat No. 3-ranked Georgia last weekend, explains how the devastating loss of his brother Tyler impacted his life both on and off the field. Lada examines how Tyler’s story can help others who are battling mental illness. Mina Kimes debuts the shocking and inspiring story of DeAndre Hopkins and his mother."
An interview with former top NFL pick Drew Bledsoe on living in the shadow of the Tom Brady dynasty; the tackle that nearly cost him his life; and the peace and success he's found as a winemaker.
Heavyweight fighter Tyson Fury discusses how he fought his way back from the brink of suicide; and previews his rematch with Deontay Wilder. Plus, a tribute to college baseball coach John Altobelli, who perished alongside Kobe Bryant; and the secret behind the success of hockey's teddy bear toss.
College basketball's top prospect, Sabrina Ionescu, discusses her bond with her twin brother; former Kentucky and NBA star Rex Chapman on his unlikely reinvention as a social media celebrity; and a homeless San Diego high schooler saved by basketball.
Raptors forward Pascal Siakam travels back to Cameroon to visit the seminary where he studied to be a priest; and the grave of his father, who inspired his NBA dreams. Plus, Vince Carter reflects on his 22 seasons; his complex relationship with Toronto; and his legacy as a dunking icon.
Vince Carter reflects on the evolution of his game, his commitment to graduating college, his complicated relationship with Toronto and his legendary catalog of dunks.
The riveting story of the former No. 1 draft pick and consummate professional, Alex Smith, who suffered one of the most gruesome injuries in the history of the NFL, but refused to give up.
Delving into the life off the field of Hall of Fame pitcher Roy Halladay, two years after his tragic death while performing stunts in his personal airplane. Roy's widow Brandy heads the family, friends and teammates who are interviewed.
Wide receiver Marquise Goodwin and his wife speak candidly about their experiences with infant loss and their determination to become parents. Plus, a powerful Father's Day profile of TNT broadcaster Ernie Johnson and his special-needs son, Michael.
One man saved countless lives after stepping in front of a car that crossed a little-league field in Maine in 2018. The revelations that would come out about his life left everyone in disbelief. Tom Junod reports.
Jeremy Schaap looks back at nearly four decades of Mike Tyson's career and interviews that reveal the man and the fighter.
Featured: WNBA and Olympic veteran Sue Bird; and Mets second-year slugger Pete Alonso.
Cleveland Indians star shortstop Francisco Lindor opens up about his relationship with his sister and how even after the devastating Game 7 loss in the 2016 World Series – his family won.
The Grammy-award winning rapper shares how his long-standing basketball dreams finally came true
“Twice the Fight” features Andy Hoffman and his family. They received national attention, including a College GameDay feature, in 2013 when 7-year-old son Jack, a pediatric brain cancer patient, scored a touchdown in a Nebraska spring football game. In the years that followed, Andy made it his life’s mission to help his son and children like him beat the disease by raising funds for pediatric brain cancer research through his Team Jack Foundation. Jack, now 15, is healthy enough to play high school football. But, in an awful twist of fate, Andy was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer this past summer. Now, with limited time left, Andy is still fighting to raise awareness for pediatric brain cancer and support his son in football.
20 years ago, the sports world lost a legend. His legacy goes beyond the checkered flag.
An in-depth profile of NL MVP Freddie Freeman. The story of the Braves' first baseman's quest to replicate the family he had growing up and chronicles his journey through heartache, infertility and a life-threatening bout of COVID.
“I’m supposed to help people through something that they don’t think is winnable.” Alive: The Drew Robinson Story
Every four years, athletes compete for glory at the Olympic Games, and this year’s Tokyo Games will feel even greater for two-time gold medalist Susan Francia. Her mother, Dr. Kate Karikó, has seen her lifelong work come to fruition in the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. Dr. Karikó’s dedication to her research amidst adversity inspired her daughter, who became an elite rower and Olympian.
Heidi Moneymaker has been a stunt double for star Scarlett Johansson in eight Marvel Studios films including the upcoming Black Widow, which premieres July 9 in theaters and on Disney+ with Premier Access in most Disney+ markets.
In a new episode of ESPN’s E60, the story of murdered former NBA player Lorenzen Wright is told through the eyes of his twin sons who are now trying to honor their father and push forward as college basketball players.
Barry Rosen was held hostage in Iran for 444 days. When he returned home, it was a gift from MLB that helped him and his family heal.
The daughter of an NHL superstar, a working class wrestling coach, a devastating diagnosis - and a story of unwavering love.
A look back at Barry Bonds' career in the context of his Hall of candidacy. Bonds' numbers placed him squarely among the game's all-time greats, but for the last nine years, he has come up short for enshrinement in the Baseball Hall of Fame.
A hate crime accusation at a NASCAR garage grips a nation. FBI agents find a door pull. ESPN still revisits the incident. Bubba Wallace and NASCAR drivers speak.
Whitney Houston's stunning rendition of the national anthem before Super Bowl XXV in 1991, set against the back drop of the Gulf War, helped unify the country and remains an iconic moment in Super Bowl history.
Penn State football icon Joe Paterno went from revered patriarch to reviled pariah. Now, ten years after the Penn State sex abuse scandal, E60 looks at The Paterno Legacy.
One of the most intense rivalries in sports history will be relived in Unrivaled. It started out as two teams decorated with highly-skilled future hall of famers relentlessly pursuing the holy grail of their sport. It became a ferocious clash, fueled by an incomparable hatred not often seen in major sports. This was more than a mere rivalry; it was a blood feud. Its white-hot intensity would lead to games and moments both thrilling and chilling, to indelible victories and premeditated acts of vengeance. The story of the rivalry is one of lifelong bonds, life-changing moments, a remarkable brotherhood and a never-before-seen public reckoning of revenge and retribution. Two and a half decades later, those who were part of it are still coming to terms with how the brutal rivalry went as far as it did
A new episode of ESPN E60 will bring new information to light about a cult figure from the late 1970’s known as “The Great Imposter.” Barry Bremen, who pulled off pranks that included crashing baseball’s All-Star Game dressed as a New York Yankee, playing nine holes at the U.S. Open and impersonating a Dallas Cowboys cheerleader, left a secret legacy that was only recently discovered.
As a child, he survived WWII and the Holocaust. Then, competing for Israel at the 1972 Olympics in Munich, he would again confront the unthinkable.
The fight for power in women’s professional soccer
Investigating the human cost of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, where watchdog groups estimate 4,000 immigrant workers building stadiums and infrastructure will die from working and living conditions.
The inspiring story of the Ukrainian national soccer team trying to play while their nation is at war.
Fifty years ago, history was made when the Miami Dolphins completed a perfect 17-0 season by winning Super Bowl VII in Los Angeles. Despite several teams coming close, the perfect record has stood the test of time and the 1972 Dolphins remain the only team to complete an undefeated season in NFL history. ESPN E60 examines what made that team so good and how the undefeated season unfolded.
How the Mom of a Stanley Cup Champion helped save the life of a man who once helped her son.
The true story of The Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, the first and only pro sports team ever inspired by a Hollywood movie
50 years ago today, a new genre of music was born. The art form gave a voice to a generation and shaped a culture that has changed the world. E60 and ESPN Films examine the evolution of Hip Hop and its relationship with sports.
In June 2020, Mayra Ramirez became the first COVID-19 patient to receive a double-lung transplant. Her journey was fueled by a love of running and an unexpected friendship with her hero.
Documents the amazing comeback of former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman from his gruesome, nearly career-ending leg injury in 2021 to his return to fighting at UFC 292 on August 19, 2023.
An award-winning story about a Native American family’s use of sport to fight against their historically bloody and impoverished past and teach their young about their own imperiled culture is at the center of the final new episode of the 2023 season of ESPN’s E60.
A new episode of ESPN E60 documents the amazing and what had been considered impossible return to basketball of University of Southern California women’s player Aaliyah Gayles, who was shot multiple times and spent more than a year rehabilitating after bullets burrowed through her arms and legs and left 18 holes in her body.
Cameron and Cayden Boozer, twin sons of Duke legend Carlos Boozer, are two of the most highly touted high school basketball recruits in the country. But their most crucial assist came long before either set foot on a basketball court. A new episode of ESPN E60 updates the story of how the twins helped save the life of their older brother Carmani through an incredible chain of events more than 15 years ago.
A collection of football-themed profiles and features
Grizzlies guard Ja Morant shares his improbable story of discovery; former NBA hopeful Isaiah Austin fights to play despite having Marfan Syndrome; the journey of NBA halftime performer Red Panda; and Chris Tucker on going to the same church as LeBron.
A profile of Spitfire, the "Michael Jordan of dogs;" the remarkable bond between Owen and Haatchi, a not-so-ordinary tale of a boy and his dog; the family tradition of "bat dogs" for the Trenton Thunder; and the beauty of the World's Ugliest Dog Contest.
An interview with Simone Biles; WNBA top pick Sabrina Ionescu on her bond with her twin brother; the incredible story of the 2018 Nigerian Olympic bobsled team; a young runner with multiple sclerosis; and "When I Play," Allison Glock's powerful essay on women in sports.
