Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel Season 13 Episode 10

Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel Season 13 Episode 10 Targets; Teammates; The Guru; End of an Era

  • October 23, 2007

Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel season 13 episode 10 titled "Targets; Teammates; The Guru; End of an Era" presents a balanced yet deeply insightful view, exploring all aspects of sports ranging from politics to players' welfare. The episode begins with a segment discussing some of the most vulnerable groups in sports, fans.The segment explores the risks and challenges that fans face in various sports, ranging from the dangers of being hit by a stray ball in baseball games to the risks of being caught up in individual violence during soccer games.

The following segment examines the critical relationship between athletes and their teammates. It discusses how the bond and relationship between teammates could make or mar team performance and success. Reports from former players and coaches offer exclusive details on how collaborations and a strong bond between teammates have led to success, while poor relations between players have ruined team performance.

In the third segment, Real Sports focuses on one of the most critical social issues in sports, the role of gurus. It explores the essential role that gurus play in the lives of athletes and the need for regulations to ensure they abide by the proper standards of care. Reports reveal how athletes rely on these gurus for various needs ranging from coaching, mentorship, medicine to guidance on spiritual and psychological issues.

The final segment of the episode examines the end of an era in sports, highlighting the interesting stories of athletes who retired from their sports after decades of dedication, passion, and sustained accomplishments. The segment explores how athletes cope with retirement from the only career they have ever known, as well as the exciting life journeys that they embark on afterward. Interviews with a retired boxer, swimmers, and a football player reveal the emotional toll that retirement takes on these athletes and the various ways they find closure and redemption in the end.

Overall, season 13 episode 10 of Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel titled "Targets; Teammates; The Guru; End of an Era" is an insightful and intriguing look at a broad range of topics in the world of sports. From examining the experiences of fans to the impact of gurus on athletes' well-being, and even touching on the emotional journeys of retired athletes, this episode presents a rich and well-rounded view of the world of sports and its many complexities.

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Description
  • First Aired
    October 23, 2007
  • Language
    English