Showing results for "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.

Weekly Elk Football coverage. Recaps, reactions, and analysis, hosted by Mike Dalton & Kylie Fosterhttps://x.com/elksfootballpod?s=21

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 :...

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".

Do you think sideline cheer is classified as a sport

Coming of age in America by way of the baseball diamond, left-hander Henry Wiggen grows to manhood in a right-handed world. From his small-town beginnings to the top of the game, Henry finds out how hard it is to please his coach, his girl, the sports page and himself - all at once. Starring Edward Asner, Amy Pietz, and a full cast!

A humorous and poignant story that follows a fictional major league baseball team through a summer season when the team comes together after one of the players is diagnosed with Hodgkin's disease.

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.

🎙️ Tales from the Block - A fictionalised football drama inspired by the real-life events of Plymouth Argyle FC.Welcome to Tales from the Block a weekly dramatised audio series that blends creative storytelling with real events, people, and emotions from the world of Plymouth Argyle. Fictional stories blended with current affairs, told through the eyes of players, fans, and those behind the scenes, each episode brings you closer to the passion, politics, and unpredictability of life at Home Park and as a fan of Plymouth Argyle and football.Expect twists. Expect emotion. Expect the ...

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 born there, raised there and will die there.

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. ...

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.

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 ...

Class Is In Session is a real play D&D podcast, telling the story of three teenagers embarking on the journey to become adventurers while juggling the hardships of high school.EPISODES RELEASE EVERY OTHER TUESDAY AT 4PM BST! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

*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 ...

This is the start to my podcast about my new and upcoming book, "The Secret Seal". I will try to post a new podcast on a weekly basis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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