The Long Game explores the incredible bond between Coach Woodrow Grady and his son and NFL Agent, Josh, as they look to break barriers and pave a path for their players to achieve their gridiron dreams.
Multi-part 30 for 30 film chronicling the rise, fall and rebirth of Lance Armstrong. LANCE premiered at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival and aired on ESPN May 2020!
RODMAN: For Better or Worse is an exploration into one of the most compelling figures in sports history. Many remember the dyed hair, tattoos, cameraman kicking, Madonna and North Korea, but who is the real Dennis Rodman? The film looks to contextualize this enigmatic figure by investigating his childhood and upbringing, relationships with family and teammates and intimate access and insight from Dennis himself.
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Pony Excess debuted as the highest rated documentary in ESPN’s history, as part of the critically acclaimed Peabody award-winning series 30 for 30. The film follows the greed filled story of the SMU football program and their eventual “death penalty” sentence.
To honor the recent passing of global icon Muhammad Ali, DLP created an epic opening to the FOX Sports broadcast of Super Bowl LI in 2017 between the New England Patriots and the Atlanta Falcons. Through a mix of archival footage and stylized reenactments, we paid tribute to the marches that The Greatest made throughout his career. Both to ones he walked to fight within a ring, as well as those battled in the court of law. We parallelled these walk toward greatness to the roads traveled by the Super Bowl dynasties of the past, and the very teams that would be kicking off mere minutes later. This set the stage for a game that will never be forgotten, just like Muhammad Ali.
In the second season of NFL Media’s Indivisible, host Nate Boyer examines the issues at the heart of NFL cities New York, Miami, Cleveland and New Orleans.
Throughout its history, rivalries have built the sport of NASCAR. The names have become historic and woven into the rich texture of the sport, but no rivalry matched two more unique and accomplished champions like: Earnhardt vs Gordon. Unrivaled takes a nostalgic look back to the 1990’s and the period where these two fierce competitor’s rivalry lifted and carried the sport to all-time highs.
Despite an objectively strong resume, Terrell Owens was not elected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his first two years of eligibility.
In his third year of eligibility, Owens was elected to the 2018 Hall of Fame class. He ultimately declined the invitation to attend the induction ceremony in Canton, OH.
On August 4th, 2018, Owens became the first player in history to hold his own induction ceremony.
There has been a lot of speculation as to why Owens decided to decline the invitation to Canton and hold his own ceremony in Chattanooga, TN. In this short documentary film, Owens is able to sit down and tell you in his own words WHY.
This is the first look at Owens’ upcoming feature film They Hate To Love Me.
In partnership with NFL Media and Executive Producer Aaron Rodgers, this exclusive, all-access documentary series follows 8 elite NFL Draft prospects on their journey to achieving their dream of playing in the NFL. The 8-episode feature series follows top tier agency Athletes First’s 2018 draft class, led by QB Josh Rosen and DB Derwin James, for 3 months as they train for the opportunity of a lifetime - to hear their name called at the 2018 NFL Draft.
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The Pine Tar Incident: Making of Tar Wars, examines the story of the infamous 1983 George Brett Pine Tar incident. Told as the behind-the-scenes making of the fictional film, "Tar Wars," we reveal the little known tale of the aftermath of George Brett's unforgettable blow-up.
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The Elite 11 is the premier quarterback competition for high school quarterbacks across the country. The top quarterback prospects in the nation compete for a spot on the Elite 11.
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The biggest rivalry in all of sports—El Clasico— is coming to the US this summer and DLP was proud to play a part in the announcement of this monumental sporting event.
DLP was proud to be a content partner for the inaugural season of Overwatch League with the creation of Watchpoint — the flagship show for the league. DLP’s team produced over 2,000 pieces of editorial content, 85 studio shows and live pre and post game shows during the playoffs and historic Grand Finals from Barclay’s Center in Brooklyn, NY.
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Sometimes sports stories come in all shapes and sizes and Mr. 900 is certainly an example of that. Amateur bowler Bill Fong’s epic tale about his brush with bowling history had all the elements we love in a great story. The setting of an ordinary bowling alley in suburban Dallas was the perfect opportunity to pay homage to The Big Lebowski, a movie we watched way too many times, late night, in college.
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In America, there are two things that are part of us, no matter what happens—family and football. This NFL Network Thanksgiving special explores what it means to be an American family set against a football backdrop. Told through the perspective of engaging character profiles, National Football Families delves deeper into the family dynamics in all aspects of the football experience, at every level.
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Working with Lebron James’ UNINTERRUPTED, Rebuilt was the real time story of Chris Bosh during the most turbulent period of his professional career, as health issues threatened to cut his playing days short. Cameras were allowed inside to capture his personal journey as the news of it unfolded for the basketball world to see. Raw and intimate, Chris was given a platform through Rebuilt to control his narrative and tell his version of the unfolding story.
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Emmy Award winner for Best Tease, Perfection looked to relate the Patriots’ pursuit of perfection to the pursuits of perfection throughout history. Narrated by Academy Award winner, Russell Crowe.
This multi-part series for ESPN followed the 30 days leading up to, and including, the first game of the season for the defending national champion Auburn Tigers and their search to replace Heisman Trophy winning quarterback, Cam Newton.
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A 36 hour inside look at the inner workings of all the things that come together to make a massive fight weekend in Vegas—from the fighters, to the television production crew, to the weigh-ins and everything in between. Our cameras captured every moment.
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New Yorkers felt they were losing a piece of themselves, when Derek Jeter decided to retire after 20 seasons. We thought it was only right that they honor him personally, with one final curtain call.
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This insightful documentary explores the idea that maybe winning isn’t everything. With the Cubs having built a singular identity based on more than a century of losing, would winning mean something is lost? Told through the perspective of lifelong fans, baseball writers, historians, and utilizing social media, the film looked to ask and answer these questions on the precipice of the Cubs historic post-season run.
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After a years long absence, Hulk Hogan had to prepare his now-aged body for a return to the ring. With his personal life unraveling, Hulk let viewers, for the first time ever, inside some of his darkest hours.
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With the mainstream success and current place in the global sporting landscape, it’s hard to believe the UFC has only been around for twenty years. From it’s meager beginnings as a controversial, small time promotion to meteoric rise across all corners of the planet—the story of the UFC is unlike anything ever seen in sports.
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This narrative-documentary hybrid tells the story of MMA fighter Charlie Rowan, who faked his own death and almost killed a man in his attempt to settle his debt to a drug dealer. Narrated by Ron Pearlman.
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A snapshot into a week in the life of a major college football program. From the moment they land at the airport, through game day the following week. This series provided rare, in-season access to the meeting room, the practice field, and more.
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This documentary short explores Indians superstar Albert Bell’s 1994 corked bat scandal—and the little-known true story about the pitcher who pulled Mission Impossible moves to get it back.
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Before the Thanksgiving day game on FOX Sports, Together showcased the crazy effect football loyalties and rivalries can have on the average American family.
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Since the NFC Championship game was stepping stone to get to the Super Bowl, we explored the moments that are often overlooked. The moment before the moment. The audition, the first try, the the initial appearance. Narrated by Academy Award winner, Robert De Niro.
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Born in Haiti, Pierre Desir moved to the United States at the age of 4, and adopted football as his sport of choice. As a teenager, Desir's girlfriend found out she was pregnant, and Desir took on the responsibility of supporting a family. When he was denied from his dream schools, had to work multiple jobs, and was separated from his fiancee and daughters, Desir somehow found a way back to the field and his family he loves so much.
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When Lorenzen Wright’s body was found in the Tennessee woods, the questions surrounding the ex-NBA player’s death remained unanswered. This multi-part documentary feature employs an investigative approach, laying out the mysterious circumstances surrounding the case. In December 2017, Wright’s ex-wife was arrested for his murder, 8 years following his death.
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In Warden, Montana, with a population of less than 1,000, football meant everything to Koni Dole. One play changed Dole's life forever when he suffered a compound fracture at the bottom of a pile-up. Five surgeries later, Dole was faced with a pivotal decision and he made the ultimate choice: whatever it took to play football again.
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As a teenager, Rico Harris was a promising basketball player with NBA dreams, but adulthood found Rico battling meth addiction. Just when it seemed like Rico had turned his life around, he disappeared. In this documentary, writer Flinder Boyd—who played against Rico in high school—tries to find out what happened to him.
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World Series open voiced by then presidential candidates Barack Obama and John McCain, United explores the various moments throughout the history of the United States in which baseball’s role was pivotal, from Pearl Harbor to the Civil Rights movement. The moments we were at our weakest, baseball helped heal our nation. Also narrated by Academy Award winner, Michael Douglas.
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As a farewell to Yankees stadium, James Earl Jones lent his legendary voice to bring viewers inside the epic history of this iconic baseball landmark.
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altimore native, Terrance West, turned to football to escape the gang culture that took several of his friends' lives. Through relentless perseverance, West overcame all odds to achieve his ultimate goal of making it to the NFL, all so he could support his one year old son.
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fter September 11, actor and firefighter Nate Boyer decided he wanted to do more to give back, and he joined the Green Berets. But his next act in life was equally as incredible: joining the ranks of the University of Texas football team as a 29-year-old freshman walk-on—even though he had never played football before.
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Vernon Adams’s 5’10”, 170 lb frame put off scouts. But when he proved his incredible skills on the field, he became one of the country’s most wanted players—and made the decision to transfer schools and play for his former rival, University of Oregon.
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Penn State is one of college sports’ greatest institutions—and the home of one of the worst sports scandals in history. This is the story of how the school strived to rebuild after assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky was revealed to be a serial child molester.
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That’s what they called it at Grinnell College—"The System.” This unbelievable basketball strategy propelled the school into national headlines—and helped one of their players score over 100 points. Twice.
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Tim Shaw set records at his Michigan high school, was an Academic All-American at Penn State, and went on to lead the Tennessee Titans at linebacker. He was at the top of the world, in peak physical condition, until it all changed. In 2014, Shaw was diagnosed with ALS. Ever since that day, Shaw has continued to inspire others with his bravery, perseverance and fight to find the cure.
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An inside look at Texas Tech head football coach Kliff Kingsbury’s hands-on approach, whether he’s waking up at 4 am to get to the gym before his team, or challenging them to a dance-off on the field.
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A insider's look at the intimate moments when then-transfer quarterback and future Super Bowl champion, Russell Wilson, first addressed his new team and his acclamation to become a Badger.
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When Rutgers football star Eric LeGrand was paralyzed during a game, doctors thought his life might be over. This documentary followed LeGrand on his graduation day... and his inspiring mission to overcome his injury and live his life.
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By the end of high school, Matt Bush was already throwing 94 mph pitches—but it turned out to be alcoholism, not baseball, that defined Bush’s career. We took a tragic look at the former number one overall MLB draft pick, the drunk driving accident that put him in jail, and his hope to play again someday.
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Brandon Weedon was a 27 year old senior, Heisman trophy candidate and leader of a team with national championship aspirations. We followed his relationship with a young offensive quarterback, the program that supported him, and his mentorship of his younger teammates.
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When lifelong Reds fan Jeff “Moose” Crews was dying of a brain tumor, he attended one final game—and it turned out to be one of the most spectacular games in baseball history. Narrated by Martin Sheen.
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After a promising collegiate career that fell short of Olympic swimming glory, Siphiwe Baleka went out on a journey to rediscover himself. He returned a new man, who took his Yale degree, applied it to truck driving and set out to revolutionize the health aspect of the profession.
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This highlight reel showcased the most epic, influential and iconic moments in the history of FOX Sports, on the 25th anniversary of the network.
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The inspiring tale of young Joshua Chambers’s battle with cancer—and the incredible bond he formed with Ohio State Buckeyes player, Joshua Perry, while in treatment.
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Today, Danny Shelton plays for the Cleveland Browns—but when he was 17, he saw his older brother get shot to death. In this profile, we explored how Danny’s road to the NFL wasn’t just about training; it was about healing.
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FOX Sports linked the regional networks with a new unified graphics package built on documentary live action footage. We captured intimate moments in and around the stadiums and cities of over 40 regional partners.
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Devil Town is the extended cut of an opening titles done for FOX’s long-running series, The Big Game, a network show revolving around some of Vegas's most distinguished poker stars.
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An intimate look at that singular moment of unbridled joy when grown men have accomplished the ultimate in their sport. When it’s not about the money, but about unequivocal childlike exuberance. Seeing those moments of grown men acting like kids can remind us of the kid inside of all of us. Narrated by legendary actor Richard Dreyfuss.
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Every football game is built on individual players and plays. By examining one singular moment in a game, we explored all the elements that come together to turn a game played by individuals into something more: a battle between teams.
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The story of Ohio State quarterback and Heisman trophy winner, Troy Smith, and the three men who played a pivotal role in shaping him into the man he became.
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A poetic look at former world champion boxer James Tony and a reflection of the idea of time running out on his career.
