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The Hollywood Reporter Ranks Greatest Scripted Sports TV Shows

The Hollywood Reporter published a ranked list of its 10 greatest sports television shows of all time on September 4, 2026.

The 10 Greatest Sports TV Shows of All Time, Ranked

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The Hollywood Reporter published its critics’ ranking of the 10 greatest sports TV shows of all time on Sept. 4, limiting the selection to English-language scripted series. This account is based on reporting by The Hollywood Reporter.

Written by Daniel Fienberg and Angie Han for THR’s August 2026 Sports issue, the list excludes unscripted titles such as 30 for 30, Pardon the Interruption, Last Chance U and Hard Knocks, along with non-English-language series including Club de Cuervos, Olympo and Hot Stove League.

The critics said they debated shows including Ted Lasso and Heated Rivalry before settling on their final choices. The available report text identifies entries including Fox’s 2017 baseball drama Pitch, HBO’s 2009-13 comedy Eastbound & Down and Amazon Prime Video’s 2022 A League of Their Own.

Because the ranking is an editorial judgment, it reflects the critics’ view rather than a measure of ratings, awards or commercial performance. For viewers seeking clearly sourced entertainment coverage, the distinction matters: it is a curated argument about the genre’s standout scripted series, not an industry-wide scoreboard.

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