sports movies

After an off-season labor dispute that threatened the entire season, the NBA finally begins its 2011-12 schedule with five games on Christmas Day. One team you won’t find playing on that day: the Pittsburgh Pisces, the fictional team at the center of our Sports Movie of the Week: ‘The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh.’ This 1979 comedy starring NBA legend Julius “Dr. J” Erving was filmed when Erving, as

Just three weeks remain in the 2011 NFL season. While many teams are still chasing playoff berths, others are filled with players and coaches who would like nothing better than to spoil the chances of their rivals while auditioning for potential new suitors for 2012.