Sporting life
Just about the only live sporting on TV these days is discussion of Tom Brady's contract. No argument here -- there are too many risks in the world right now to take unnecessary chances. But the absence of sports creates the opportunity to revisit some great sports movies and TV shows. More than one writer has offered up a list. Below is mine, with minimal notes since you should know most of these. Some are flawed, a few are perfect, but all are worth killing time with. Enjoy the search, and the watching. All American (CW series) Any Given Sunday (pictured above) The Bad News Bears (the first one, only the first one) Bend It Like Beckham Blue Chips Brian's Song (the James Caan/Billy Dee Williams original) Bull Durham Cinderella Man Creed (see Rocky, below) Draft Day Fighting With My Family Friday Night Lights (movie and TV show) Hoosiers (as if anyone would omit it) The Hustler and The Color of Money (watch them back to back) Last Chance U (Netflix series)...