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60 Minutes Sports Season 3 Episodes
Season 3 Episode Guide
12 Episodes 2015 - 2015
Episode 1
The Settlement/Z/Bobby Mitchell
Tue, Jan 6, 201555 mins
"The Settlement" looks at the injury settlement between the NFL and the player's union and whether it adequately address brain injury. "Z" profiles Boston Bruins Defenseman Zdeno Chára who is considered by some to be the scariest player in hockey. "From the Press Box" discusses Bill Belichick. "Bobby Mitchell" profiles the former NFL player who helped breakdown racial barriers in the league. "GoPro Moment" follows snowboarder Travis Rice.
Episode 2
The Season from Hell/Over the Edge/The Most Dangerous 8 Seconds
Tue, Feb 3, 201552 mins
"The Season from Hell" interviews NFL operations chief Troy Vincent about some of the challenges faced by the NFL in the past year including the Ray Rice controversy, the behavior of Marshawn Lynch, and deflate-gate. "Over the Edge" profiles BASE jumping daredevil Matthias Giraud. "The Most Dangerous 8 Seconds" looks at the dangerous sport of professional bull riding and the success of Brazilian bull riders. "GoPro Moment" looks at skydivers.
Episode 3
The Enforcers/Time for a Change Up/Missy/Bob Simon
Wed, Mar 4, 201558 mins
"The Enforcers" looks at enforcers in ice hockey and examines the serious toll the job takes on the body of an athlete. "Time for a Change Up" examines a more scientific and analytical approach to pitching in baseball. "From the Press Box" Jon Wertheim talks about underdogs in the NCAA tournament. "Missy" profiles Olympic swimmer Missy Franklin who now swims in college. "Bob Simon" looks at some of the stories of the late correspondent.
Episode 4
The Crit/Game Changer/The Teacher
Wed, Apr 1, 201552 mins
"The Crit" takes a look at the Red Hook Criterium an unsanctioned fixed gear bicycle race held in Brooklyn, Barcelona and Milano. "Game Changer" profiles hockey player P. K. Subban of the Montreal Canadiens. "The Teacher" profiles legendary DeMatha Catholic High School basketball coach Morgan Wootten. "Robert Wuhl" talks about the relationship between fans and their teams. "GoPro Moment" two rock climbers scale the Monolithe de Sardières.
Episode 5
The Gold Medal Factory/The Pressler Effect/Boys of Summer
Wed, May 6, 201549 mins
"The Gold Medal Factory" looks at the success of China's General Administration of Sport and examines whether it is adequately preparing Chinese athletes for life beyond sports. "The Pressler Effect" profiles Bryant University Lacrosse coach Mike Pressler who has found success in the wake of the 2006 Duke lacrosse case that cost him his job. "From the Press Box" Jon Wertheim talks about the career of Ichiro Suzuki. "Boys of Summer" looks at the tradition of summer league baseball in Cape Cod. "GoPro Moment" goes group surfing on a Supsquatch.
Episode 6
FIFA/Trophy Trips/Sneakerhead/Top Dog
Wed, Jun 3, 201556 mins
"FIFA" talks to an anti-bribery expert about the controversy surrounding the international soccer organization. "Trophy Trips" takes a look at the growing market in adventure travel. "From the Press Box" talks about fathers and sons in professional sports. "Sneakerhead" looks at collectors of sports sneakers. "Robert Wuhl" talks about Wilt Chamberlain. "Top Dog" takes a look at sheepdog competitions. "GoPro Moment" goes to Veracruz for some kayaking.
Episode 7
Barca/The Curse of the Cubs/Master of Motion
Wed, Jul 1, 2015
"Barca" rebroadcasts a segment that looks at the training system behind Barcelona's winning soccer team. "The Curse of the Cubs" rebroadcasts a profile about the Ricketts family about their efforts to turn the Chicago Cubs into a winner. "Master of Motion" rebroadcasts a profile of fitness guru Kelly Starrett who has started a new movement focusing on correct posture and motion in exercise. "GoPro Moment" watches children using an inflatable bag.
Episode 8
Coach Cutcliffe/The Most Dangerous 8 Seconds/Boys of Summer
Wed, Aug 5, 2015
"Coach Cutcliffe" rebroadcasts a profile of the Duke football coach who has helped train NFL quarterbacks Peyton and Eli Manning. "The Most Dangerous 8 Seconds" rebroadcasts a look at the dangerous sport of professional bull riding and the success of Brazilian bull riders. "Boys of Summer" rebroadcasts a look at the tradition of summer league baseball in Cape Cod.
Episode 9
STRIVR/Deflategate/Friday Night Lights/Gone Fishin
Wed, Sep 2, 201558 mins
"STRIVR" looks at a company that is developing virtual reality as a tool for training in sports. "Deflategate" talks to a law professor about the scandal surrounding Tom Brady. "Friday Night Lights" goes to Odessa, Texas, to look at the high school and some of the players that were the subject of the famous book. "Gone Fishin" goes to the the White Marlin Open to examine the sport of competitive fishing. "Go Pro Moment" looks at the jockey's view of American Pharaoh.
Episode 10
Pegulaville/Hurling/Baseball Island
Tue, Oct 6, 201548 mins
"Pegulaville" talks to Terrence and Kim Pegula the new owners of the NFL's Buffalo Bills and NHL's Buffalo Sabers. "Hurling" takes an in depth look at the Irish sport of hurling. "Baseball Island" goes to the Caribbean island of Curacao to investigate why it has become such a hotbed of baseball talent. "GoPro Moment" looks at some basketball trick shots.
Episode 11
The Art of the Cornerback/Back in the Game/The Next Big Thing
Tue, Nov 3, 201550 mins
"The Art of the Cornerback" talks to elite cornerbacks Richard Sherman and Darrelle Revis about the skills needed to play their position. "Back in the Game" profiles the CEO who has become the head football coach of Coastal Carolina. "The Next Big Thing" profiles rookie Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid. "GoPro Moment" looks at a marlin following bait and the Aurora Borealis in Norway.
Episode 12
Coming Home/The Modern Gladiators/Hurricane's Last Fight
Tue, Dec 1, 201547 mins
"Coming Home" looks at former NBA star Chris Mullin who is the new head basketball coach at St. John's University. "The Modern Gladiators" looks at the violent sport of Florentine Football which combines soccer, rugby, football, and bare-knuckle brawling. "Hurricane's Last Fight" looks at how former boxer Rubin Carter helped to get a wrongfully accused man out of jail. "GoPro Moment" watches two skiers perform synchronized double back-flips in the Alps.
