Best 15 Sport TV Shows on Max in May 2024

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Written By William Butterworth

Will Butterworth first started reporting on entertainment news when he was a kid in Barney pajamas giving news reports to his parents while sitting in a cardboard box. Now, he still sits in a cardboard box, but his audience has grown in number (at least that's what his mom tells him). Entertainment junkies unite!

Sometimes watching a few games a week just isn’t enough. These top sports TV series on Max can help scratch the itch when the game isn’t on.

Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty (2022-)

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In the 1980s, there was only one team to beat–the Los Angeles Lakers. This series dives deep into the golden era of basketball and all of its dark secrets.

BattleBots (2015-)

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Love robots? Love watching them battle each other? Then this show is for you. It pits man-made robots against each other in a competition to see which is the most lethal.

Shaun White: The Last Run (2023-)

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This series follows the life and past experiences of Shaun White. Besides shredding the snow-covered slopes, you’ll also see him tear up the skating ring.

Ballers (2015-2019)

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Football lovers will love diving into Ballers. It follows a series of players and their lives both on the field and in the real world.

Luck (2011-2012)

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Competitive horse racing can lead to some pretty dramatic events. This series follows a group of people all part of the same racetrack.

Eastbound & Down (2009-2013)

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After his baseball career comes to an end, a major league player returns home. He ends up working as a gym teacher at a middle school.

One Tree Hill (2003-2012)

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Two half-brothers skilled in basketball often find themselves pitted against each other both on and off the court. This series follows their lives and struggles in everyday life.

100 Foot Wave (2021-)

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100 Foot Wave follows the story of famous surfer Garrett McNamara. He travels to Portugal, which has a reputation for massive waves, to bring some life into the local surf community.

Step by Step (1991-1998)

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Two families come together and have to work out how the new family unit operates. With a family focused on sports, you can expect some feel-good stories surrounding family sports.

United Shades of America (2016-2022)

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Sports are a massive part of American history. W. Kamau Bell dives deep into American issues and speaks with some people who find relief through playing sports.

Edge of the Earth (2022-)

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If you love extreme sports, then you need to check out Edge of the Earth. It follows four groups of athletes who have to complete an extreme mission. Will they fail or make history?

The Golden Boy (2023-)

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Boxing fans are likely familiar with the story of Oscar de la Hoya. This documentary series follows the controversial figure on his successes, failures, and scandals.

Tiger (2021)

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Tiger Woods is one of the most famous golfers in history. This documentary series sheds light on his successes, background, failures, and all those juicy scandals.

Shaq (2022-)

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With his charisma and skills on the basketball court, Shaq O’Neal has made an empire for himself. Take an intimate look into his successes and how he’s managed to become a cultural icon.

Level Playing Field (2021)

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Sports and politics often go hand-in-hand. Follow this series to see how the two intertwine and affect one another.

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