Showing results for "LA Sports" in Drama & Plays

At the age of 64, legendary athlete Diana Nyad inspired the world when she walked onto the shores of Key West after "crossing the Mt. Everest of the earth's oceans", becoming the first person in history to make the 111-mile swim from Cuba to Florida without the assistance of a shark cage. In her riveting new play The Swimmer, recorded live at the Minetta Lane Theatre, Nyad shares the heartbreaking setbacks, brushes with death and the victories that kept her going, plunging the audience into the depths of her extraordinary journey.

This is the 27th Coffee Break Collection, in which Librivox readers select and read poems, fiction and non-fiction pieces of fifteen minutes' duration or less. In honor of the Super Bowl, the subject for this collection is "Sports".

Although professional athletes are distinguished by their extraordinary athletic abilities, they are still human beings who can break under the weight of their emotions or other impulses and commit the unthinkable... In the history of sport, many athletes have found themselves behind bars for crimes of varying degrees of seriousness. And among these criminals, there are legends of sport...Here are the incredible yet true stories of OJ Simpson, Oscar Pistorius the "Blade Runner", Tonya Harding, or Bikram Choudhury, the bad boy of yoga and inventor of Bikram Yoga.Sport and Crime - True Stories :...

Do you think sideline cheer is classified as a sport

This is the 27th Coffee Break Collection, in which Librivox readers select and read poems, fiction and non-fiction pieces of fifteen minutes' duration or less. In honor of the Super Bowl, the subject for this collection is "Sports".

To most, WWE is your only exposure to pro-wrestling, but did you know up until 30 years ago, pro-wrestling was more like the Mafia than a sports league? Did you know that in the 80’s, while wrestling presented a show literally designed for children, that behind the curtain was the most Rated R, sexual, drug addled, sexified, violent, and cutthroat world imaginable? It was a sex, drugs, and muscles world while a nationwide SUCCESSION-like corporate war for national supremacy waged. In this crazy world of 80’s wrestling, ALL these things happened: A wrestler bit a man’s nose off in a bar, ...

Orville Mulligan: Sports Writer tells of a semi-famous roving reporter working for the Pittsburgh Guardian in the 1920s, a time of distinctive and exciting new fashions, music, politics, technology and, of course, sports. Get onboard with Orville for season 1 as he travels the country in 1924 and '25, from Pittsburgh to Chicago to Pasadena to New York and back, meeting with America's sports superstars, rumrunning gangsters, up-and-coming radio personalities and even a U.S. President... --- Orville Mulligan: Sports Writer is produced by Number 80 Productions and the Sports History Network. ...

On a spring day in 1947, Mr. Rickey, the powerful General Manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers, summons heavyweight champion Joe Louis, tap star Bill "Bojangles" Robinson, and actor Paul Robeson to his hotel room in Manhattan. Rickey wants their support when he taps Jackie Robinson to be the Major League's first black ballplayer. But a power struggle ensues when the eloquent Robeson raises questions about Rickey's motivations to integrate white baseball.

Loved, hated, and an endlessly controversial figure in modern sports, Georgia Frontiere's story is one of ambition, power, scandal, and a relentless quest for respect and legacy. Inheriting the LA RAMS after the sudden and mysterious death of her sixth husband, Georgia, once dubbed a "trophy wife," defies expectations by taking her shot at a Super Bowl trophy. MADAM RAM follows the extraordinary rise of Georgia Frontiere, played by Toni Collette, from aspiring opera singer and entertainer to a trailblazing NFL owner. Eccentric and fearless, she navigates a male-dominated world using ...

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Crime Beat is a chilling dive into the darkest corners of the mind. Each episode is a meticulously crafted fictional or true crime story that will keep you on the edge of your seat. With real and fictional cases we focus solely on delivering spine-tingling narratives.Prepare to be captivated as we explore the psychology of crime, the lives of victims, and the relentless pursuit of justice.We will also be talking about wrestling news on some of our episodes!Disclaimer: Some stories are fictional while others are real and is intended for entertainment purposes only.Enjoy!

Meet Cute Presents: Power Ten, an underdog drama. As a freshman at Alderbridge College–and the son of a famous alumnus–Greg is determined to land a spot on the elite rowing team, ensuring his popularity and social clout. Greg has inherited his father’s power and champion-physique, but he also has a rebellious streak. In order to prove himself, Greg must confront his demons to discover how strong he truly is. Binge the full story here.

13-year-old Winnie moves in with her dad, Derek, a retired quarterback, whose promising career ended badly. When Cleveland loses their starting QB, Winnie gets Derek back in the game and this time…he might actually find a way to win! With the love of a father and daughter at its center, Winnie Taylor’s 4th and Inches bring a classic underdog sports story to the world of podcasts.Starring Ruth Righi as Winnie Taylor, Jeremie Harris as Derek Taylor and Tony Todd as Coach Fitz.To listen ad-free and for more great shows, visit GZMshows.com.

In a tale spun by the skilled wordsmith Premendra Mitra and narrated by the captivating voice of Kajol Sambhu, a spine-tingling story unravels. The narrative centres on a house inhabited by teenagers, where a ghostly encounter takes place. The story kicks off in North Kolkata, where a local football team, known as "The Unbeaten Eleven," led by the ingenious Bhavesh, sets the stage. Bhavesh has an uncanny knack for assigning creative titles to their losses, but when defeats become frequent, the team embarks on an adventurous journey from Kolkata to the tranquil village of Mofoo Swalko. As ...

*Listen on headphones for the full binaural experience*Above: The estate.Below: Caves, and a thousand stories.... Secret passages and doors, a lake, a garden even - according to some. Tonight: A final underground rave. Tomorrow: The demolition of the estate, shutting off the caves forever. Tommy, Rosa, Finn, Jamal and Haroona make their way to the party of their lives in the world beneath - only to find themselves going deeper than they ever expected. Beneath Our Feet is a brand new six-part drama about community resistance, myths and vertical cities. It's produced as part of the ...

Get to know more of what goes on at the Oakland Roots tailgates, games, events and listen to personal experiences from members of the supporter groups.

A Friday afternoon in the fall...between the end of school pep rally, and the big game.BEAUVILLE, TEXAS - a small town in which the community rallies around the school, there is nothing else to do in the town besides attending school events, many of the town’s residents were bornthere, raised there and will die there.

Suomalainen Sakari ”Hitman” Saarela joutuu jättämään asemansa Millwallin pelätyn huligaanijengin kakkosjohtajana, kun hänen työlupansa Lontoossa perutaan. Palattuaan rauhalliseen Käpylään Sakari päättää tuoda mukanaan Millwallin kovat opit. Nyt myös Suomen jalkapallokentillä on alkamassa uusi, väkivaltaisempi aika.

A collection of amusing weirdos on a journey to talk about whatever the fuck.