Decades in Sports

Decades in Sports (2026- )

RunningDocumentary showHistory, Sports

Decades in Sports explores the cultural and  political milestones that transformed sports and helped shape America. Across six episodes, it examines the defining moments, athletes, and cultural shifts that shaped sports over the past six decades, from the television revolution and Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s, to the transformative social and political changes of the 1970s, to the impact of social media on today's biggest sports stars. Along the way, each decade reveals the unforgettable athletes, championship moments, and cultural milestones that transformed sports and America.

The series features interviews with legendary broadcasters Bob Costas, Al Michaels and Andrea Kremer, football legends Lynn Swann and Drew Pearson, basketball Hall of Famer Bill Bradley, Olympic gold medalist and WNBA legend Diana Taurasi, ESPN analysts Jessica Mendoza and Malika Andrews, journalists/authors Dave Kindred, Joe Posnanski, Michael MacCambridge, Bomani Jones and John Heilemann, marathon pioneer Kathrine Switzer, and additional athletes, coaches, journalists, historians, and legendary sports broadcasters.

Network
Scheduleevery Sunday at 21:00 (60 min)

Last Episode

1980s
Season 1Episode 360 min

1980s

As tensions between the USSR and the United States heat up in the 80s, so do sports rivalries. Everett vs. Navratilova and Bird vs. Magic in the NBA dominate their respective sports, while The Great One bursts onto the ice in the NHL.

Aug 9, 2026

Next Episode

1990s
Season 1Episode 460 min

1990s

In the 1990s, athletes' celebrity power transcends the world of sports. Sports scandals are increasingly smeared across tabloid headlines, while Michael Jordan wins six titles and becomes one of the most recognized athletes in the world.

Aug 16, 2026

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E031980sAug 9, 2026
S01E021960sAug 2, 2026
S01E011970sAug 2, 2026
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