The history of ESPN runs through Reno. Well, at least an upcoming documentary that tells the tale of how the sports network was born is Reno-based. "Sports Heaven: The Birth of ESPN," will premiere on ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A new documentary focused on Hall of Fame and Tennessee women’s basketball head coach Pat Summitt will soon be premiering on Hulu and ESPN. The documentary “Breaking Glass: ...

Sports documentaries are booming. However, IP rights, licensing deals and athlete partnerships now determine who profits from the next big hit.

Update [4/20/2026, 10:25 a.m. ET]: This post has been updated to include comment from an ESPN source confirming the network pulled the documentary after it failed to reach a licensing agreement prior ...