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If you're looking for a good sports documentary to get into this autumn then Disney+ has you covered.
The streaming service is known for its extensive back catalogue of Marvel and Star Wars movies and TV shows, but did you know it also has a huge library of top class sports series that shed light on everything from football to the NBA, the NFL, martial arts, athletics and beyond?
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With the Premier League back in action, the NFL kicking off and the NBA just around the corner, autumn is always a bountiful time for sports fans and what better way to get you back into the mood than to catch up with some of the very best sports documentaries around?
So with everything from Welcome to Wrexham's new season to a captivating mini-series about Lance Armstrong, let's take a look at some of the best documentaries you can binge on Disney+ this weekend.
Ryan Reynolds mispronounces name of new Wrexham signing in hilarious video
Welcome to Wrexham
Wrexham Football Club owners Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds (Getty Images)Welcome to Wrexham has become one of Disney+'s biggest hits in the UK. Following the trials and tribulations of running a football club, the show focuses on Hollywood superstars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney who dipped their toes into the chaotic waters of football after buying Wrexham AFC.
However, so much more than just a fish out of water story, the series has won plaudits for its honest and sometimes sombre outlook on the town and the people in it who live to see Wrexham succeed and, spoilers ahead, they really do. You can watch season one here with the new season released on September 13.
Legacy: The true story of the LA Lakers
NBA icons Kobe Bryant and LeBron James played their final game against each other in 2016 (Harry How/Getty Images)With the new NBA season almost upon us, it's worth taking a trip down memory lane with this excellent series that shows us just how The Los Angeles Lakers aka the biggest basketball team on the planet, came to be. If you liked Netflix's The Last Dance then this is for you as it takes us from their humble beginnings to the team that's clinched the NBA title 17 times thanks to superstars such as Magic Johnson and the late Kobe Bryant. Watch it here.
Maradona Confidential
Diego Maradona lifting the World Cup in 1986 (Bob Thomas Sports Photography via Getty Images)Football fans can't get enough of the late, great Diego Maradona. The most enigmatic and naturally gifted player there ever was, this documentary shines a light on what made Maradona such a force, the good and the bad. Quite simply there's not been anyone quite like him ever since and this short documentary gives a good insight into why. Watch it here.
Man in the Arena
TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 16: Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers runs onto the field prior to an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Dallas Cowboys at Raymond James Stadium on January 16, 2023 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)When we talk of the greatest sportsperson of any sport and of any era then Tom Brady's name has to make the cut. From navigating tricky beginnings to rising as the greatest QB the NFL has ever seen, this 10 part docu-series is almost mythical as it shows Brady's ascent from doubt and uncertainty to Patriots legend.
Featuring insight from the usually reseerved Brady himself, he tells us just what drives him and explains his winning mentality. With Brady recently buying into Birmingham City this is also one for UK football fans to check out. Watch it here.
Lance
Lance Armstrong (AFP/Getty Images)An inspirational icon who's fall from grace made him one of the most controversial sporting figures of all time, Lance tells the story of Lance Armstrong who overcame cancer to become cycling's biggest ever star winning the Tour de France a record seven times. However, after being found to be doping he was stripped of his titles after an investigation. Watch Lance here.
Other streaming platforms that may be of interest include Amazon Prime and Netflix.