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One. Two. Three. That’s as long as it took to sear the souls of a dozen young American men, thanks to the craziest, most controversial finish in the history of the Olympics - the 1972 gold-medal basketball contest between the United States of America and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, the world’s two superpowers at the time. The U.S. team believed it had won the gold medal that September in Munich - not once, but twice. The American players became the only Olympic athletes in the history of the games to refuse their medals.

Locked On Irish is a daily podcast covering Notre Dame athletics, hosted by Tyler Wojciak. Tyler is a proud Notre Dame alum and producer for some of the biggest college football personalities at the Fox Sports headquarters in Los Angeles, California. This show features a rotating cast of guests, including the top reporters on the Notre Dame beat, national analysts, and former players to provide you with unique and engaging perspectives on the Fighting Irish. Locked On Irish is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your team, every day. Follow Tyler on Twitter: @TylerWojciak Subscribe on ...

Small advantage. Big advantage. SABA is based on a simple idea: Use an offensive action to create a small advantage, and exploit the small advantage to create a big advantage. Regardless of the tactic or strategy, the objective of every offensive possession is to create a big advantage: An open catch-and-shoot shot, an open driving lane to the basket, or a shot at the rim. There are two phases to the SABA offensive system: Creating the advantage and exploiting the advantage. Creating the advantage is similar to any other play or system. Exploiting the advantage is the more important element...

Eagle Blue follows the Fort Yukon Eagles, winners of six regional championships in a row, through the course of an entire 28-game season, from their first day of practice in late November to the Alaska State Championship Tournament in March. With insight, frankness, and compassion, Michael D’Orso climbs into the lives of these 14 boys, their families, and their coach, shadowing them through an Arctic winter of 50-below-zero temperatures and near-round-the-clock darkness as the Eagles crisscross Alaska in pursuit of their - and their village’s - dream.

By 1970 racial tension was at a breaking point in the Southern town of Gallatin, Tennessee. Desegregation had emotions running high. The town was a powder keg ready to erupt. But it was also on the verge of something incredible. Eddie Sherlin and Bill Ligon were boys growing up on opposite sides of the tracks who shared a passion for basketball. They knew the barriers that divided them - some physical landmarks and some hidden in the heart - but those barriers melted away when the boys were on the court.

Longtime Washington, D.C. sports personality Al Galdi takes an in-depth look at D.C.-area sports every weekday, giving hard-hitting analysis on - and having some fun with - the Commanders, Nationals, Orioles, Capitals, Wizards, Terrapins, Hoyas and more.

Ryan Blackburn from MileHighSports.com brings you the latest news and analysis for the Denver Nuggets on every episode, including some of the best guests from around the NBA.

Stephen Curry was born on March 14, 1988, in Akron, Ohio. From an early age, it was clear that Curry was gifted when it came to playing basketball. His father, Dell Curry, was an NBA player and Stephen would accompany his dad to games and practices. He would spend hours practicing his shot and ball-handling skills, trying to emulate the players he watched. When Curry was young, his family moved to Charlotte, North Carolina where Dell finished his NBA career playing for the Hornets. This allowed Stephen to be immersed in basketball from a very early age. He played for his middle school and high...

Small town. Undersized. Not enough talent. John Willkom heard it all as a young basketball player growing up in rural Wisconsin. Despite the odds, John dedicated his life to the game, an arduous journey that challenged the very core of even the most disciplined. As John's hard work lands him amongst basketball's elite, it is the workouts, the people, and the behind-the-scenes interactions that not only change his skill set but how he lives his life. Both heartfelt and funny, Walk-On Warrior takes you into the mind of an athlete from John's perspective.

Spanning the entire amateur and pro basketball landscape and using the 2014-2015 NBA season as a prism to a much larger story, Chasing Perfection is a fascinating, all-access spin through the inner workings of the smartest minds at every level of the game. It is about the ongoing relentless, high-stakes quest to find what national sportswriter Andy Glockner calls "perfected players" and what ultimately happens to them at the highest (pro) level.

Larry Miller is the tough-as-nails, fun-loving, working-class bad boy who in the 1960s saved young North Carolina coach Dean Smith's job by winning his first two ACC titles and a trip to the National Championship game. A two-time All American, Miller is still the only Tar Heel ever named ACC Player of the Year twice. He was also the first heartthrob of the modern ACC before moving on to become "the Joe Namath of the ABA", setting the pro league's all-time single-game scoring record. And then he simply disappeared.

This book has 106 questions of interesting trivia and fun facts on baseball, basketball, American football, and Olympic questions to keep you entertained.

Locked On Nuggets podcast is your daily ticket to stay ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Denver Nuggets and the NBA. Hosts Adam Mares and Matt Moore delve deep and provide your daily Nuggets fix with expert, local analysis and coverage of all aspects of the Nuggets franchise. Locked On Nuggets takes you beyond the scoreboard for the inside scoops on the biggest stories from within the Nuggets locker room and all over the NBA. Locked On Nuggets podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

Just 20 years old at the time of this writing, Doncic has many of his best years ahead of him. This audiobook highlights Luka’s accomplishments before he entered the NBA, and through much of his rookie season. Listen to this unauthorized biography today to learn the inspiring story behind Luka Doncic. Perfect for basketball fans or late elementary to early high school listeners.

Shannon Sharpe and Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson have gotten into some wild conversations about diet, nutrition, and the different types of exotic and strange food they’ve tried in their lives. Check out the best of Unc and Ocho’s food talk, featuring discussions about raccoon soup, glizzies, Magic City wings, pizza rats, and much, much more.03:40 - Exotic eats08:53 - Guilty pleasure foods15:04 - Strip club cuisine17:40 - Racoon soup20:47 - NEVER put sugar on grits24:57 - Joey Chestnut & glizzies28:51 - Halloween candy32:00 - Soul food draft41:23 - 3-second rule43:16 - Last meals45:13 - ...

Tennessee football junior Dylan Sampson highlights the running back room for the Vols in 2024 and he’s expected to breakout this fall with the bigger role. Why the confidence should be there for Sampson and why new running backs coach Da’Rail Sims won’t skip a beat with the Southeastern Conference’s best rushing attack. Who is behind Sampson? What is the injury status of Cam Seldon and freshman Peyton Lewis? How big are the losses of Jaylen Wright and Jabari Small? We discuss. Ric Butler of Rocky Top Insider joins the show to react to Tennessee’s performance at the SEC Media Days in ...

Doc Rivers: The Inspiring Life and Leadership Lessons of One of Basketball's Greatest Coaches, you will learn the story of one of basketball's premier coaches, Doc Rivers. Doc Rivers is often lauded as one of the top coaches in the NBA, and with good reason. In his first season as the head coach of the Orlando Magic in 1999, Rivers took a team that was projected to finish last in the league to a near playoff birth. That "Heart and Hustle" Orlando Magic team would put Doc Rivers on the map.

At a time when heroes are too rare, C. Vivian Stringer sets a shining example. She has time and again shown character, fortitude, and heart, both on and off the hardwood, and in the face of unbearable loss. In Standing Tall, she shares her remarkable life story, inspiring us to find this fortitude within ourselves.

In the electrifying world of sports, where the spotlight often shines on star athletes and high-octane performances, Rob Wicall, an award-winning NBA mascot, carved a niche for himself that transcended the boundaries of the basketball court. "Furlosophy: Beyond the Mascot" delves deep into Rob's journey, offering listeners a unique perspective on the art of genuine human connection and the power of making memorable moments that last a lifetime.

In Charles Barkley: The Inspiring Story of One of Basketball's Greatest Power Forwards, you'll learn the inspirational story of basketball's legendary power forward Charles Barkley. Barkley was one of the most popular big men throughout 1980's and 1990's basketball due to his dominance on both sides of the court. He remains one of the greatest examples of how to overcome obstacles to become a great, as he went through his entire career as "undersized" compared to traditional power forwards.