5Top: Sports films for non-sports fans

For those who lack an appreciation for low-scoring field sports, “Bend It Like Beckham” offers a sweet girl-power tale that doesn’t require so much as a passing interest in the film’s namesake soccer star or the sport itself. Sure, the flick’s credited with inspiring loads of teens and tweens to get to the grass and give knee-high tube socks a try, but the real on-screen action revolves around soccer ingénue Jess Bhamra’s (played by “ER’s” Parminder Nagra) struggle to find her identity and independence despite the expectations of her family, her culture and her best friend. It’s more about coming of age than scoring the goal.

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Andrew Giuliani sues Duke because he was kicked off the golf team. The Judge goes a little overboard on the golf and "Caddyshack" references in his opinion, though.

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STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Nov. 7 (UPI) -- U.S. actor and comedian Chevy Chase has signed on to play a recurring role on the Swedish sit-com "Hjalp!"

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My Top Ten Sports Films

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE FILMS WERE SELECTED BASED ON THE 50 ELIGIBLE FILMS FOR THIS YEARS AMERICAN FILM INSTITUTE LIST FOR THE TOP TEN SPORTS FILMS. THEY ARE ALSO ONLY BASED ON FILMS I HAVE ACTUALLY SEEN.

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While hanging out with a couple of friends last night, somehow our conversation organically transformed into a debate over Bill Murray's best all-time performances.

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The 2006 Bobblies - Starting a Newsvine Tradition

Crack open your favorite nuts (ours are Brazilian) and pour yourself a tall beverage (preferably something bubbly). Now get set for the only awards show on the planet where the trophies jiggle and all the winners are guaranteed to not test positive for sucki ness.

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In 'Click,' Adam Sandler plays Michael Newman, an overworked architect who discovers a truly universal remote, one that allows him to pause, fast-forward, mute, and rewind real life.

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