NaN/100 votes#1 - The Fall of Lance Armstrong/Messi/Alone on the Wall
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 1/9/2013
"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.
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NaN/100 votes#2 - The Making of Super Bowl XLVII/NFL Films/The Ride of His Life
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 2/6/2013
"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.
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NaN/100 votes#3 - The Ride of His Life/The Deepest Dive/Races from Hell/Boomer
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 3/6/2013
"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.
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NaN/100 votes#4 - Dodger Green/Boomer/Pete Dye
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 4/3/2013
"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.
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NaN/100 votes#5 - Dark Horse/Anatomy of a Nasty Pitch/Darts Wonderland
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 5/1/2013
"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.
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NaN/100 votes#6 - America's Cup/The Birdmen/Doubles/Secretariat
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 6/5/2013
"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.
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NaN/100 votes#7 - LeBron/The Sport of Kings/The Deepest Dive/The Greatest Game
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 7/3/2013
"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.
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NaN/100 votes#8 - The Black Quarterback/Football Island/The Ride of His Life
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 8/7/2013
"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.
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NaN/100 votes#9 - Harry/The Prosecutors/The Stars In Stripes
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 9/4/2013
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NaN/100 votes#10 - 7-On-7/Fantasy/The Great Falls
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 10/2/2013
"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.
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NaN/100 votes#11 - Built by Bama/NCAA/The Deer Antler Man/Fly Gal
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 11/6/2013
"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.
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NaN/100 votes#12 - Game Used/KD/Sled Hockey
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 12/4/2013
"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.
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The Best Episodes of 60 Minutes Sports Season 1
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Season 1 Ratings Summary
"The Fall of Lance Armstrong/Messi/Alone on the Wall" is the best rated episode of "60 Minutes Sports" season 1. It scored N/A/10 based on 0 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 1/9/2013. This episode is rated NaN points higher than the second-best, "The Making of Super Bowl XLVII/NFL Films/The Ride of His Life".