In 2011, there were two very unique sports films that found themselves nominated for accolades at the Academy Awards.

A great sports movie does two things at once. It sells the sport even if you do not know the rules, and it sells the person ...

As seen at film festivals and in the cinemas, sports movies tend to do well when they’re released. Immediately appealing to fans of specific pastimes, there’s a clear market for them. However, over ...

Toe pick! NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer discusses the best movies about winter sports with film critic and sports writer Will Leitch.