What to watch? 10 best shows about sports

Many sports can boast an amazing combination of action, drama and unpredictable twists of fate. And if you add love, humor and personal experiences – you get a great story for the series. In our selection – ten series about sports for every taste. There are dramatic, and comedy, and biographical tapes. You’re sure to find something to your liking. So grab some popcorn, and enjoy watching!

Soccer Players (USA, 2015-…)

Victories, fame, money – the part of life of American soccer stars that most people imagine when watching athletes on TV. But in addition to grueling training and competition, they have friends, families and problems common to all people.

The series is oriented more on the male audience: quite hard humor and a lot of American soccer. But the female part will clearly like the star cast, because the main role was played by Dwayne Johnson. By the way, in order to play Spencer Strasmor, the actor lost almost 10 kilograms.

Fans of the series are joking that the tape is a must-see for girls who dream of marrying a famous athlete. It is worth watching in order to, if not to abandon this idea completely, then at least roughly understand what you need to prepare for.

Out of the Game (Russia, 2018)

“The first honest series about our soccer” – such a slogan was chosen by the creators of the picture, and not for nothing. “Out of the game” tells, first of all, about the problems of children’s and youth soccer in Russia.

In the story Phil was once a professional and promising soccer player, but by fate now works as a scout school “Lokomotiv”. He, disappointed in life and sports, prefers to drink all the problems with strong alcohol. A chance in the person of an ardent fan of “Lokomotiv” Sasha introduces the hero to a promising footballer Denis Rybalchenko. From that moment, Phil’s goal is to help Denis become a professional.

What is interesting, all the roles of young athletes are performed by current players of the youth league. Also in the series themselves played footballers Dmitry Tarasov, Anton and Alexei Miranchuki, Dmitry Barinov and Dmitry Loskov.

Sparkle (USA, 2017-…)

Here is everything: beautiful women, sparkling humor and…fights, because this series will tell you about women’s wrestling. It’s called Glitter or GLOW, which stands for Gorgeos Ladies Of Wrestling. The plot is based on the history of the show of the same name, whose peak of fame came at the end of the eighties of the last century. Interesting fact: the recruitment of participants for the show was held in Barbarella`s Gym, the owner of which was Jackie Stallone (mother of Sylvester Stallone).

The canva of the series is typical for Hollywood: the dream of an acting career, grueling castings and failure. Except that the protagonist it led to wrestling. The girl made bright makeup, voluminous styling, dressed in spandex and sent to conquer the arena, and she did it perfectly.

Many characters in the series are written off from real women wrestlers. Thus, the image of Ruth “Zoe the Destroyer” creators were inspired by a real-life female wrestler, acting under the pseudonym Colonel Ninotchka. By the way, there are several professional wrestlers in the cast. For example, Kia Stevens, who performed the role of Tammy “The Gracious Queen”.

Being Serena (USA, 2018).

“Being Serena” is a documentary series on the HBO television channel about the world-famous tennis player – Serena Williams. The storyline centers on the most significant and intimate period of her life – her marriage to Alexis Ohanian, her pregnancy and early motherhood, and her subsequent return to the court. In the series, Serena gives a first-person account of all the events in her life. The narrative includes documentary footage of ultrasound sessions and the first seconds after the birth. A total of five episodes were released. By the way, the series is nominated for a sports Emmy Award in three nominations at once.

Serve (USA, 2016-2017)

The series tells the story of Ginny Baker – the first female baseball player in the men’s team to play in the Major League. Although the San Diego Padres team does exist, Ginny herself is a fictional character. Like every rookie, she has to prove that she deservedly takes her place. In addition, the heroine faces gender discrimination, because baseball has long been considered an exclusively male sport.

The series, by the way, is suitable for those who do not know baseball at all – there will be a great reason to study the favorite American game.

Let’s Get Physical (USA, 2018-…)

The series is made in the best traditions of American comedies: the main character is a loser Joe Force. Having lived to middle age, he never achieved anything in life. And one day everything turns upside down: after his father’s death Joe inherits the family gym, and in addition $8 billion. But in order to inherit, he needs to fulfill the last wish of his parents, namely: to win the aerobics championship.
Joe’s partner becomes his mom, and his main competitors are the real gurus of gymnastics: his teenage enemies Claudia and her husband Barry.

Rock on! (USA, 2013-…)

Cheerleading for a professional NBA team is more than just dancing. It’s gymnastics, acrobatics, plasticity and choreography, spiced up with colorful makeup and stunning costumes.

The show follows the life of the Los Angeles Devils cheerleading squad. While the guys play ball, the girls put on a hot show. The intrigue of the series is given by the ban on love affairs between cheerleaders and basketball players, which, in general, is repeatedly violated. Sometimes while watching the show you get the impression that you are watching a professional music video or a musical – everything is so well thought out, beautiful and clear.

One Tree Hill (USA, 2003-2012)

“One Tree Hill” is an American teen drama, a multiple nominee for the Teen Choice Awards. Apart from a love of basketball, it seems that the main characters, Lucas and Nathan, have nothing in common. Except for one secret – they share the same father.

18 years ago, up-and-coming basketball player Dan Scott got a scholarship to the university, dumped his pregnant girlfriend Karen, and left town. His basketball career didn’t work out, but his personal life did – Dan married his classmate Deb, who gave birth to another son.

Life collides the two brothers when the quiet Lucas gets into Nathan’s basketball team. The latter is a high school star and belongs to the richest family in town. Among other things, the series is named after one of the songs of the band U2, so good soundtracks in a style close to them are guaranteed.

“Gymnasts” (USA, 2009-2012)

The release of the series was timed to the Olympic Games in London. Three main characters – ambitious gymnasts Lauren Tanner, Payson Keeler and Kaylie Cruz – have a great chance to win at the upcoming Olympics. But the situation changes when newcomer Emily Kmetko arrives at the sports camp.

The series is imbued with the spirit of rivalry and competition, which goes beyond the sports framework. In “Gymnasts” touched and typical problems of teenagers: conflicts with parents, misunderstandings with the coach, problems in learning. But the main characters – professional athletes, which greatly distinguishes them from the usual teenagers: instead of partying – training, instead of guys – a strict coach, instead of girlfriends – competitors. In the original series is called Make It or Break It, which fully reflects the essence of what is happening on the screen.

Friday Night Lights (USA, 2006 – 2011)

A small town in Texas lives for soccer: on Friday night the stores close, the streets empty, life stops. All the residents gather at the stadium to support the local team.

The plot begins with the first game of the new season, where the team is managed by a newly minted coach – Eric Taylor. He has just recently arrived in town and is now setting up his life. This is a series about victories and defeats, love and friendship, loyalty and betrayals.

Realistic characters, life situations and a little “shaky” filming – all this is more like a documentary. When watching it, you feel like you’re just peeking into the life of a small town. By the way, the series is highly appreciated by critics: “Lights” has several solid awards, including an Emmy.