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The Best Episodes of Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel Season 12

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The Best Episodes of Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel Season 12

A monthly sports newsmagazine which was "spawned by the fact that sports have changed dramatically, that it's no longer just fun and games, and that...
  1. Background image for Episode 106 - Authentic Imitations; Staph Infections in Sports; All in the Family; It Was Written
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    #1 - Episode 106 - Authentic Imitations; Staph Infections in Sports; All in the Family; It Was Written

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    A look at fraud in the sports-memorabilia industry; profiles of Georgetown basketball coach John Thompson III and his father; a visit with tennis star Maria Sharapova; a report on the increase in staph infections among athletes.

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  2. Background image for Episode 107 - The World of Oz; Mind Over Matter; Tragic Hero; More
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    #2 - Episode 107 - The World of Oz; Mind Over Matter; Tragic Hero; More

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    Included: a profile of Chicago White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen, a look at athlete meltdowns, a visit with 1984 Olympic skiing champ Bill Johnson and another look at the 1966 Texas Western NCAA basketball champs.

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  3. Background image for Episode 108 - Native Son; Courtside Career; In Their Element; Gentle Giant
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    #3 - Episode 108 - Native Son; Courtside Career; In Their Element; Gentle Giant

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    Segments include a look at Vietnam-born, U.S.-raised pitcher Danny Graves, who visits the country with his Vietnamese mother; a profile of college-hoops analyst Billy Packer; and a report on Gallaudet University's basketball team.

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  4. Background image for Episode 109 - Show Me the Money; Out of Left Field; An Uncommon Man; Buckeye Woes
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    #4 - Episode 109 - Show Me the Money; Out of Left Field; An Uncommon Man; Buckeye Woes

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    Included: a look at horse racing's Jockeys' Guild, a visit with former baseball player Darren Daulton, a profile of ocean swimmer Gordon Pugh and a look at Ohio State's embattled basketball program.

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  5. Background image for Episode 110 - The Commish; In the Headlines; Making Strides
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    #5 - Episode 110 - The Commish; In the Headlines; Making Strides

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    A Bob Costas interview with retiring NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue, a profile of NFL draft bust Ryan Leaf, a report on the Duke lacrosse controversy and an update on Texas track-and-field coach Bev Kearney.

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  6. Background image for Episode 111 - The Air We Breathe; A Game of Years; Still Going
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    #6 - Episode 111 - The Air We Breathe; A Game of Years; Still Going

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    Included: a look at the effects of coal-fired power plants on young athletes; a visit with the baseball-playing inmates of San Quentin Prison; and a profile of tennis great Martina Navratilova, who continues to compete and has written a diet-fitness book.

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  8. Background image for Episode 112 - Terrell Owens; To Catch a Thief; The Dark Side of the World Cup; Ski Lift
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    #7 - Episode 112 - Terrell Owens; To Catch a Thief; The Dark Side of the World Cup; Ski Lift

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    Included: a visit with wide receiver Terrell Owens; a profile of James Hogue, an imposter who conned his way into Princeton; and a visit with skier and disabled veteran Kirk Bauer. Correspondents include Bernard Goldberg and Mary Carillo.

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  9. Background image for Episode 113 - The Negotiator; T206; Rough Riders; Back in the Game
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    #8 - Episode 113 - The Negotiator; T206; Rough Riders; Back in the Game

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    Frank Deford interviews NBC sports chief Dick Ebersol. Also: a report on the rare 1909 Honus Wagner baseball card, one of the most sought-after treasures among sports collectors.

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  10. Background image for Episode 114 - Driving Alone; Under the Influence; Bigger Is Better; Common Goal
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    #9 - Episode 114 - Driving Alone; Under the Influence; Bigger Is Better; Common Goal

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    Included: an interview with IndyCar driver Danica Patrick; a look back at a 1985 drug scandal involving the Pittsburgh Pirates; a report on 300-pound players in high-school football; and an update on a soccer team made up of homeless players.

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  11. Background image for Episode 115 - Gameday; Impossible Choice; Playing with Pain
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    #10 - Episode 115 - Gameday; Impossible Choice; Playing with Pain

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    Included: A look at ESPN's "College Gameday" football program; an interview with the authors of "Game of Shadows;" a visit with the brother of a quadriplegic, who struggles to grant a final wish; a report on alleged prescription-drug abuse by athletes. Correspondents include Jon Frankel, Frank Deford and Bernard Goldberg.

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  12. Background image for Episode 116 - Outcast; Bringing Down the House; Drug Runners; Still Jumping
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    #11 - Episode 116 - Outcast; Bringing Down the House; Drug Runners; Still Jumping

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    Segments include an interview with cyclist Floyd Landis; a look at card-counting in blackjack; a report on a drug-recovery program that promotes marathon training; and a visit with fitness expert Jack LaLanne.

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  13. Background image for Episode 117 - Uninsured; Born to Run; Battle of the Bulge; Hard Times
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    #12 - Episode 117 - Uninsured; Born to Run; Battle of the Bulge; Hard Times

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    A selection of top segments from 2006 includes a look at the lack of medical insurance for jockeys; a report on the proliferation of 300-pound high-school linemen; a profile of U.S. gold medal skier Bill Johnson; and an interview with James Hogue, who conned his way into Princeton.

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Season 12 Ratings Summary

"Episode 106 - Authentic Imitations; Staph Infections in Sports; All in the Family; It Was Written" is the best rated episode of "Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel" season 12. It scored N/A/10 based on 0 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 1/17/2006. This episode is rated NaN points higher than the second-best, "Episode 107 - The World of Oz; Mind Over Matter; Tragic Hero; More".