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Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel Season 13 Episodes

12 Episodes 2007 - 2007

Episode 1

Still Playing Hurt/No Answers/Storytellers/Michael Irvin

Mon, Jan 22, 2007

"Still Playing Hurt" looks at former NFL players who suffer deteriorating health and injuries long after they retire from the game. "No Answers" looks at the murder of University of Miami football player Bryan Pata. "Storytellers" profiles Ed Sabol and Steve Sabol of NFL Films. "Michael Irvin" revisits the former Dallas Cowboys All-Pro receiver.

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Episode 2

Rising Star/Senseless/In the Blood/Maverick

Mon, Feb 12, 2007

"Rising Star" interviews Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard. "Senseless" profiles two brother who are high school wrestlers that are coping with the violent deaths of their parents. "In the Blood" looks at two brother who officiate in MLB and the NBA. "Maverick" revisits Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban.

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Episode 3

High Hopes/The Path Less Traveled/Ted Nolan/Diploma Mills

Mon, Mar 5, 2007

"High Hopes" talks to manager Lou Piniella about his effort to turn the Chicago Cubs into winners. "The Path Less Traveled" takes a look at the successful basketball team of the Wisconsin Badgers. "Ted Nolan" profiles the head coach of the New York Islanders. "Diploma Mills" investigates prep school basketball programs and whether they actually help students to get an education.

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Episode 4

Marbury's Starburys/Therapy Ride/Arm Trouble/Tough Times

Mon, Apr 16, 2007

"Marbury's Starburys" talks to New York Knicks star Stephon Marbury about his effort to create affordable athletic shoes. "Therapy Ride" looks at therapeutic horse riding for children. "Arm Trouble" looks at the growing proliferation of 'Tommy John' surgery among young pitchers. "Tough Times" looks at the case of Jeff Reardon who robbed a jewelry store under the influence of antidepressants.

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Episode 5

Head On/Faster Horses/A Story of Triumph/Still Fighting

Mon, May 14, 2007

"Head On" looks at the dangers of concussions in the NFL. "Faster Horses" investigates the spread of performance-enhancing drugs in horse racing. "A Story of Triumph" profiles Paralympian sprinter Marlon Shirley. "Still Fighting" revisits troubled former world champ Johnny Tapia.

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Episode 6

Miller Time/Gator Sensation/Boomeritis

Wed, Jun 20, 2007

"Miller Time" profiles former U.S. Open champ Johnny Miller about his success in broadcasting. "Gator Sensation" talks to Florida Gators star basketball player Joakim Noah. "Boomeritis" looks at how baby boomers are using the latest in medicine and orthopedic surgery to stay healthy.

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Episode 7

Gary's World/Shock Value/Five-Year Plan/Still Unsatisfied

Tue, Jul 17, 2007

"Gary's World" profiles baseball player Gary Sheffield. "Shock Value" looks at the WNBA's Detroit Shock and their coach former Detroit Pistons star Bill Laimbeer. "Five-Year Plan" profiles a remarkable young golf prodigy who is partially blind. "Still Unsatisfied" revisits explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes.

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Episode 8

Dogfighting/The First Family of Tennis/Javon Walker/Pacman

Tue, Aug 14, 2007

"Dogfighting" takes an investigative look into the underground culture of dogfighting. "The First Family of Tennis" interviews married former tennis stars Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf. "Javon Walker" talks to the Broncos wide receiver who was present during the murder of teammate Darrent Williams. "Pacman" interviews Adam 'Pacman' Jones about his recent suspension.

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Episode 9

McHot Seat/Alive/The Life/Run to Freedom

Tue, Sep 18, 2007

"McHot Seat" talks to Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb who is facing serious criticism from fans who want him replaced. "Alive" looks back at how a rugby team that crashed in the Andes managed to survive by eating the flesh of their dead teammates. "The Life" looks at difficult life faced by many professional wrestlers. "Run to Freedom" goes back to Africa with long distance runner Lopez Lomong.

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Episode 10

Targets/Teammates/The Guru/End of an Era

Tue, Oct 23, 2007

"Targets" goes to Iraq to examine how athletes and athletic officials are threatened by insurgents who are trying to undermine the positive effects of sports. "Teammates" talks to the Dallas cowboys fullback who received a kidney from one of his former teammates. "The Guru" profiles quarterback coach Steve Clarkson . "End of an Era" interviews former Yankees manager Joe Torre.

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Episode 11

The Karls/The Booster/Another Breath/Making Weight

Tue, Nov 20, 2007

"The Karls" talks to Denver Nuggets head coach George Karl and his son Los Angeles Lakers guard Coby Karl about their mutual battle with cancer. "The Booster" talks to billionaire booster T. Boone Pickens about his large donation to Oklahoma State University. "Another Breath" talks to the parents of Korinne Shroyer about their decision to donate their daughter's organs after she committed suicide. "Making Weight" revisits a story on how some jockeys must go to extreme measures to reduce their weight.

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Episode 12

Roundtable Review of 2007

Wed, Dec 26, 2007

Real Sports finishes 2007 with a special roundtable review of the shows most memorable moments of the year. Bryant Gumble and the show's correspondents discuss their favorite stories, their most interesting interviews, and the segments that had a personal impact for them.

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