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Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel

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Episode 160 min2005-01-25

Episode 94

A profile of play-by-play announcer Joe Buck; a look at the financial, emotional and physical pitfalls of NFL retirement; a report on sports wagering.

Episode 260 min2005-02-22

Episode 95

A profile of golfer Vijay Singh; visits with disabled-soldier-turned-skier Kirk Bauer and banned track-and-field star Kelli White; and an update on basketball coach Willie Davis, who was once a custodian. Correspondents include Mary Carillo and Armen Keteyian.

Episode 360 min2005-03-14

Episode 96

A report on the rising number of "Tommy John" surgeries on young pitchers; a visit with NBA player Doug Christie and his wife, Jackie; and a profile of boxer Kassim Ouma, who was forced to serve as a soldier in Uganda at age 7. Correspondents include Armen Keteyian and Bernard Goldberg.

Episode 460 min2005-04-10

Episode 97 - 10th Anniversary Special

The 10th-anniversary special revisits the show's top stories, including an interview with Juan Antonio Samaranch, a report on children used as camel jockeys and the Miracle League baseball program for disabled kids. Bryant Gumbel hosts with correspondents Bernard Goldberg, Mary Carillo, Armen Keteyian, Frank Deford and James Brown.

Episode 560 min2005-05-23

Episode 98

A look at the poker craze; a report on the business of horse breeding; an interview with Wally Backman, who was fired four days after being named Diamondbacks manager; and an update on former NBA player Kermit Washington.

Episode 660 min2005-06-21

Episode 99

An examination of a basketball recruiting scandal at Ohio State; a report on alternative thinking regarding the effects of steroids; and a look at the sport of murderball (wheelchair rugby). Also: revisiting the dangers of aluminum bats.

Episode 760 min2005-07-26

Episode 100

A report on the suspension of cyclist Tyer Hamilton; a profile of Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully; an interview with Evander Holyfield; a visit with agent Drew Rosenhaus. Correspondents include Bernard Goldberg and James Brown.

Episode 860 min2005-08-23

Episode 101

A visit with Raiders WR Randy Moss; a report on home-schooled athletes; a look at a father's efforts to help his physically challenged son; a report on benefits extended to same-sex partners at a California golf club.

Episode 960 min2005-09-28

Episode 102

A profile of NASCAR's Kurt Busch; a report on racism among European soccer fans; a visit with a special-education student-athlete; an update on baseball in the Dominican Republic.

Episode 1060 min2005-11-01

Episode 103

Included: a visit with the NBA's Ron Artest; a report on hyponatremia, which can be caused by drinking too much water; an interview with skateboarder Paul Rodriguez Jr.; a profile of a Florida golfer with cystic fibrosis.

Episode 1160 min2005-11-29

Episode 104

A behind-the-scenes look at the 35-year run of "Monday Night Football," a report on sports groupies, a profile of photographer Neil Leifer and a follow-up visit with racecar driver Alex Zanardi. Correspondents include Bernard Goldberg, Armen Keteyian and Frank Deford.

Episode 1260 min2005-12-27

Episode 105

The program revisits four stories from 2005, including a father's bond with his physically-challenged son; a special-ed student's desire to play high-school basketball; a visit with Storm Cat, Thoroughbred racing's top sire; and a report on racism in European soccer.

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