Decades in Sports

Episode 2

1970s

As cultural and political movements grow across the United States, their impact on sports is undeniable; women command a larger place on the American sports horizon, while free agency rebalances the dynamic between owners and players.

Episode 3

1980s

As tensions between the USSR and the United States heat up in the 80s, so do sports rivalries; Everett vs. Navratilova and Bird vs. Magic in the NBA dominate their respective sports, while The Great One bursts onto the ice in the NHL.

Episode 4

1990s

In the 1990s, athletes' celebrity power transcends the world of sports; sports scandals are increasingly smeared across tabloid headlines, while Michael Jordan wins six titles and becomes one of the most recognized athletes in the world.

Episode 5

2000s

National tragedy, historic comebacks and grand slams define the 2000s in sports; Tiger Woods in golf, the Williams sisters in tennis, and a shakeup of one of the greatest baseball rivalries in history prove that sports belong to all Americans.

Episode 6

2010s

Huge names emerge in sports in the 2010s, including LeBron James, Simone Biles, and Steph Curry; as social media revolutionizes fan engagement, direct interaction and sports betting changes the way viewers see celebrity athletes forever.