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What's the greatest sports film of all-time?

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07:13 PM ET 02.24 | The Academy Awards are tonight, and the best films of this past year are due to be honored. From Abraham Lincoln to a vulgar animated teddy bear, Hollywood is throwing itself another annual ball to pat itself on the back for being so amazing. But while we're likely going to only watch five minutes of the actual ceremony, the question in the sports world is being raised: what are the best sports movies ever made? From "He Got Game" to "The Wrestler" and of course, "Raging Bull," sports films have forever held a special place in the hearts of fans. But in the case of the films mentioned, sometimes they're good enough to breakthrough to the mainstream and become etched in the history of film. While it's true that for every "Caddyshack," we get a thousand Mighty Duck films, but there are classic sports films, and the question is" which one stands out as the best?

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February 24, 2013  11:41 PM ET

Brian's Song............






February 25, 2013  12:49 AM ET
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Brian's Song............

I love Brian Piccolo...

February 25, 2013  12:52 AM ET

Bang the Drum Slowly

Rudy

Heaven Can Wait

Home video of my son scoring his first soccer goal...

February 25, 2013  04:23 AM ET

Hoosiers

Rocky

The Sandlot

February 25, 2013  06:23 AM ET
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Bang the Drum Slowly Rudy Heaven Can WaitHome video of my son scoring his first soccer goal...

Home video of my son scoring his first soccer goal...






Good man, Bother Eli......

February 25, 2013  07:36 AM ET

The best bball film imo is: "Rebound: The Legend of Earl "The Goat" Manigault". No Hollywood flash rubbish. Just good story and acting.

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February 25, 2013  08:39 AM ET

Space Jam because Bugs is the Oscar winning Wabbit!

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February 25, 2013  10:06 AM ET

Bull Durham.

February 25, 2013  10:07 AM ET
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my faves:Friday Night LightsRemember the TitansAny Given SundayNorth Dallas FortyThe ExpressTin CupCoach Carter

tin cup?! anything with Costner in it sucks....that movie was horrible.


Caddyshack

February 25, 2013  10:08 AM ET
QUOTE(#17):

Bull Durham.

Kevin Costner...nuff said....horrible movie.

 
February 25, 2013  10:16 AM ET

The Is Not E!, Bros.

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