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Filmmakers Maura Mandt and Josh Swade chronicle the story of the most important document in sports history -- James Naismith's original rules of basketball -- and the quest to return it home.

Filmmakers Maura Mandt and Josh Swade chronicle the story of the most important document in sports history -- James Naismith's original rules of basketball -- and the quest to return it home.

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S4, EP12 "The American Gladiators Documentary, Part 1"

Take a look into the success and controversies of "American Gladiators," a game show that ran from 1989 to 1996; explore the journey of this show that pit contestants against each other in a test of their physical prowess.

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S4, EP13 "The American Gladiators Documentary, Part 2"

The documentary series focuses on notable sports happenings.

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S3, EP30 "Dominican Dream"

The incredible journey of retired professional basketball player Felipe Lopez.

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S3, EP11 "Phi Slama Jama"

The University of Houston's high-flying basketball team, known as "Phi Slama Jama," made three straight trips to the Final Four and transformed the game forever.

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S4, EP18 "False Positive"

Butch Reynolds' relentless battle to clear his name reveals systemic flaws within sports governance and the enduring impact of false accusations on an athlete's legacy. As the documentary makes clear, the real truth is found beyond the headlines.

As part of its 30th anniversary celebration, ESPN looks back at notable sports happenings that occurred from 1979 to 2009 with this documentary series featuring 30 films from some of Hollywood's finest directors and producers. Peter Berg, Barry Levinson, John Singleton, Spike Jonze, Dan Klores, Barbara Kopple, Ron Shelton and Albert Maysles are among the filmmakers involved, and the stories told include the shocking trade of Wayne Gretzky in 1988, the Baltimore Colts' nighttime move in 1984, Reggie Miller's rivalry with the New York Knicks, the death of Len Bias in 1986, a profile of George Steinbrenner and his family business, and a look at Michael Jordan's attempt at a baseball career. A new series of 30 films premiered in October 2012 with "Broke," about the challenges athletes face in managing their money.
Starring: Lance Armstrong, Mark McGwire, Randy Moss, Sammy Sosa, Stuart Scott
Original Air Date: Oct 6, 2009
Genres: DocuseriesTV Series
Playback: HD
3 seasons available on demand
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