Decades in Sports
Across six episodes, Decades in Sports explores the defining moments, athletes and cultural shifts that shaped sports over the past six decades, from the television revolution and Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s, to the transformative social and political changes of the 1970s, to the impact of social media on today’s biggest sports stars. Along the way, each decade reveals the unforgettable athletes, championship moments and cultural milestones that transformed sports, and America.
Season 1
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.
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.