The long-running doc series has been a staple at the network since the mid-1990s.
, a staple at the premium cabler since 1995, will end with its current season, the 29th in its run. The series, a sort offor sports that mixed heavy investigative work with profiles of people in and around the sports world, has produced more than 300 episodes and won a trophy case’s worth of awards.
we’ve consistently tried to look beyond the scoreboard, and focus instead on the many societal issues inherent in the world of sports,” said Gumbel in a statement. “In the process we’ve had the opportunity to tell complex stories about race, gender, class, opportunity and so much more. Being able to do so at HBO for almost three decades has been very gratifying. I’m proud of the imprint we’ve made, so I’m ready to turn the page.
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