Real Sports With Bryant Gumbel Returns

REAL SPORTS WITH BRYANT GUMBEL will return for its 28th season on TUESDAY, JANUARY 25 (10:00-11:00 p.m. ET/PT). The series is available on HBO and to stream on HBO Max.

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January segments include:

• CHINA GAMES/IOC: Amid reports of China’s detention of more than one million ethnic Uyghurs, “Real Sports” explores the troubling relationship between the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and China’s campaign of repression ahead of the 2022 Beijing Olympics. Isobel Yeung reports. Producer: Josh Fine.

(Isobel Yeung with Zumretay Arkin)

• SKATE MATES: Johnny Weir and Tara Lipinksi, former Olympic figure skaters turned powerhouse analyst team, describe themselves as long-lost platonic soulmates who met later in life. Their on-screen chemistry, fueled by coordinated outfits, may be one of the most exciting primetime performances at the 2022 Beijing Olympic Games. Soledad O’Brien reports. Producer: Katie Melone.
• SPORTS GAMBLING: Three years ago, a Supreme Court ruling paved the way for legalized sports wagering in the United States. In a short time, the market has exploded with sports leagues, teams and the leagues’ broadcast partners capitalizing on the opportunity. Everyone has benefitted except for one group -- the gamblers who become addicted. Jon Frankel reports. Producer: Jake Rosenwasser.

The executive producer of REAL SPORTS WITH BRYANT GUMBEL is Joe Perskie.

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