Sports documentaries and sports shows to watch during a lockdown

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These are tough times for sports fans around the world. Entire seasons are canceled, our favorite players are getting sick, and there’s no telling when things will go back to normal or if they ever will. Besides watching replays of games, fans are left with very little to go with in terms of actual action. This is why it is the best time to get to know more about sports and athletes by watching documentaries. And while a lot of those have been made over the years, here are some documentaries that are worth watching during this lockdown. John Eilermann.

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Connor McGregor Detail

One of the most dominant and entertaining characters to become a UFC champion, McGregor is often celebrated as one of the most electrifying athletes the world has ever seen. In this documentary, Daniel Cormier breaks down McGregor’s abilities, why people gravitate toward his charisma, and his unique style of showmanship. John Eilermann.

Celtics VS Lakers: The Best of Enemies

Perhaps the greatest rivalry in sports history, no basketball fan could ever forget the animosity between these two teams. In this documentary, learn the roots of the story, see behind the scenes footage as this mythical rivalry begins. It’s more than just Magic VS Larry in this documentary. John Eilermann.

Free Solo

While mountain climbing may seem like a niche sport, the feeling of adrenalin is something all sports have in common. And what better way to get the blood pumping by watching Alex Honnold climb the Yosemite’s El Capitan without any safety equipment. This award-winning documentary gets inside the sport of free climbing, the dangers of the sport, and the dream of conquering the world’s toughest wall. John Eilermann.