Sales Rank:2787 List Price: $49.98 Lowest New Price: $17.99 Lowest Used Price: $11.94 MPAA Rating: NR (Not Rated)
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Over the course of 15 hours on four double-sided DVDs, Chicago Bulls: The 1990s documents the Bulls' incredible run of six NBA championships in eight years led by the game's greatest-ever player, Michael Jordan. Like the earlier DVD release Ultimate Jordan, it collects a number of programs originally released on VHS, in this case the yearly highlight videos that summarized each of the six championship seasons, plus a five-minute introduction that covers the franchise starting in the 1960s and ending with its drafting of Jordan.
Where the NBA Dynasty series (the other initial entry is the slightly meatier Los Angeles Lakers: The Complete History) outdoes Ultimate Jordan is in the six playoff games--one for each year--as they were originally broadcast, minus halftime and commercials. Having the nearly complete game (usually running 90-100 minutes, from the TV introductions to post-game interviews) means you can skip straight to John Paxson's clutch basket or what was expected to be the final shot of Jordan's career. Or you can savor each game in its entirety, all the better to appreciate the artistry of Jordan in his three-pointer barrage against Portland or his "flu game" against Utah. You can see other great players too, of course, including Jordan's teammates--Scottie Pippen, Horace Grant, Dennis Rodman--and those opponents unfortunate enough to face the Bulls--Clyde Drexler, Charles Barkley, John Stockton, Karl Malone, and others. Because these are all NBA Finals games, you won't see Jordan's shot over Craig Ehlo or his 63-point coming-out party against Boston, but the 1990s Chicago Bulls were a team for the ages, and merely having their games--some of them all-time classics--available for home viewing is a major milestone in archived sports. --David Horiuchi
Sales Rank:2879 List Price: $14.98 Lowest New Price: $3.91 Lowest Used Price: $2.95 MPAA Rating: NR (Not Rated)
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Walter Mondale
John Powers (VII)
Jack O'Callahan
John Harrington (VI)
You don't need to know anything about hockey to be moved by this hourlong documentary about one of the greatest upsets in sports history: the United States' defeat of the vaunted Russian Olympic hockey team at the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, New York. The film recounts the David vs. Goliath matchup between the Americans (essentially a group of college kids molded into a team by coach Herb Brooks, also the U.S. hockey coach in the 2002 Olympic games) and the Russians, professionals who had won four straight Olympic golds. The story is retold in interviews with the people who lived it, including Brooks and several of the American players, sportscaster Al Michaels (who uttered the title line as the game ended), and key Russian players. Do You Believe in Miracles? is a solid blend of sports and history that focuses on the human element in one of the great underdog victories of all time. --Marshall Fine
Sales Rank:1663 List Price: $29.98 Lowest New Price: $13.99 Lowest Used Price: $13.01 MPAA Rating: NR (Not Rated)
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Charles Barkley
Jack Haley
Phil Jackson
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Michael Jordan
Michael Jordan, the greatest player in the history of team sports, gets an appropriate showcase with Ultimate Jordan, a two-disc set that's the most feature-packed sports DVD to date. It includes five programs previously available on VHS--some of the most spectacular footage is on Come Fly with Me (1989), which covers Jordan's youth, college years, and early NBA career. Michael Jordan's Playground (1991) is, as the title suggests, more fanciful, combining highlight footage with a fictional story line and a music video, while Air Time (1993) takes us into the championship and Dream Team years. The more sobering Above and Beyond (1996) covers the death of Jordan's father, his first retirement, and his baseball endeavors, and His Airness (1999) summarizes his career up through the famous final shot against the Utah Jazz. The numerous extra features collect various clips and highlights, but the best section is "Michael's Great 8," which provides 2.5- to 6-minute segments about significant Jordan games, including his 63 points against Boston in the 1986 playoffs and the 1997 "flu game" against Utah. Ultimate Jordan's release in the fall of 2001 coincided with Jordan's not-unexpected return from his second retirement, making it clear that there's another chapter in the Jordan legacy yet to be written. --David Horiuchi
Sales Rank:1712 List Price: $49.98 Lowest New Price: $28.98 Lowest Used Price: $34.16 MPAA Rating: NR (Not Rated)
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For the first time, the original network broadcast of ten classic Dallas Cowboys games are available to own in this thrilling 10-DVD set. Relive the excitement of these unforgettable moments in Cowboys history: ? Super Bowl VI ? Cowboys vs. Dolphins ? 1/16/72 ? The Hail Mary Game ? Cowboys vs. Vikings ? 12/28/75 ? Super Bowl XII ? Cowboys vs. Broncos ? 1/15/78 ? The Atlanta Comeback ? Cowboys vs. Falcons ? 1/4/81 ? 1992 NFC Championship Game ? Cowboys vs. 49ers ? 1/17/93 ? Super Bowl XXVII ? Cowboys vs. Bills ? 1/31/93 ? 1993 NFC Championship Game ? Cowboys vs. 49ERS ? 1/23/94 ? Super Bowl XXVIII ? Cowboys vs. Bills ? 1/30/94 ? 1995 NFC Championship Game ? Cowboys vs. PACKERS ? 1/14/96 ? Super Bowl XXX ? Cowboys vs. Steelers ? 1/28/96 From Landry and Staubach to the Doomsday Defense to the dynasty of the nineties these broadcasts are an essential piece of Dallas Cowboys history ? now available to own on DVD.
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Philadelphia Phillies
Tampa Bay Rays
Cole Hamels
Ryan Howard
The Philadelphia Phillies are World Series champions! Major League Baseball Productions and Shout Factory! present the Official 2008 World Series Film on Blu-Ray. All the drama, game action, behind-the-scenes access and in-depth interviews a Phillies fan could want. The Official 2008 World Series Film on Blu-Ray will feature an adrenaline-filled feature-length film, highlights from the entire postseason and incisive bonus features.
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* National League East clincher versus the Washington Nationals
* National League Division Series clincher versus the Milwaukee Brewers
* National League Championship Series clincher versus the Los Angeles Dodgers
* This Week In Baseball: Tour of Shane Victorino's Home
* Best on the field wire bites of Shane Victorino during the World Series
* Final 3 outs of the World Series and on field celebration
Sales Rank:3024 List Price: $29.98 Lowest New Price: $20.15 Lowest Used Price: $22.00 MPAA Rating: NR (Not Rated)
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A deluxe edition DVD set comprised of the best-selling fitness videos New York City Ballet Workout Volume 1 and 2. The videos are designed to help you develop the strength, grace and poise of a dancer. An excellent alternative to fast paced, high-energy workout routines, this unique exercise program balances art, life and fitness into the perfect workout for any age or fitness level. Whether you love ballet or are simply searching for an alternative workout regimen designed to produce a strong, graceful body, this program will deliver exceptional results.
Sales Rank:2869 List Price: $12.98 Lowest New Price: $5.99 Lowest Used Price: $11.98 MPAA Rating: NR (Not Rated)
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Wayne Gretzky
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Relive the thrills of a lifetime and experience the magic of the NHL?'s Greatest Goals. The great goals are all here -- from historical milestones to feats of amazing skill, from Gretzky's record-breaking No. 802, to Lemieux's unbelievable shot between his legs in 1995 against the Vancouver Canucks?. We've gathered the best Cup-winning shots, overtime winners, spin-o-rams, record-breakers, and unbelievables into one exciting DVD compilation! Host: Denis Leary