Flavor Offerings

PRIME Hydration currently offers six energy drink flavors, including;

1. Ice pop
2. Blue Rasberry
3. Tropical Punch
4. Lemon Lime
5. Grape
6. Orange

The ice pop flavor has some pretty sweet packaging, resembling the popular red, white, and blue bomb-pop you probably ordered as a kid from your neighborhood ice cream man.

PRIME Hydration Ingredients

The ingredients in Logan Paul’s PRIME Hydration energy drink are water, sucralose, citric acid, sodium citrate, potassium chloride, and magnesium sulfate. Let’s take a look at each of these ingredients to see if they are healthy or not.

Water is obviously healthy – we need it to live!

Sucralose is a calorie-free sweetener that has been deemed safe by the FDA.

Citric acid is a common food additive that is also considered safe.

Sodium citrate is a salt that is used to regulate pH levels.

Potassium chloride is a mineral that is necessary for our bodies to function properly.

Magnesium sulfate is another mineral that our bodies need in order to function properly.

Are PRIME Hydration Energy Drinks Healthy?

Based on the ingredients, it seems Logan Paul’s PRIME Hydration energy drink is actually pretty healthy, and we’ve seen quite a few reviews that say they taste great! So if you’re looking for a new, refreshing and healthy energy drink, Logan Paul’s Prime Hydration might be worth checking out. Thanks for reading!

Where Can I Find PRIME Energy Drinks?

PRIME beverages are distributed at different retail branches across the country, including pharmacy and grocery chains like Walmart, Target, Kroger, CVS, GNC, Ralphs and the Vitamin Shoppe. You can also purchase on their website directly at https://drinkprime.com/ to learn more about PRIME Hydration. To view other energy drink reviews or learn more about sports nutrition, visit our nutrition page at https://www.stack.com/a/category/nutrition/.

Do you have any thoughts on Logan Paul’s PRIME Hydration energy drink? Let us know in the comments below! And be sure to stay hydrated, everyone!

When I was a high school coach, I would always have a movie night to share an inspiring story with the team.

Here are six movies, inspired by true stories, that you’ve got to watch:

Glory Road

In 1965, Texas Western Coach Don Haskins recruited a team based on talent rather than race, and even though the team was winning, the conservative community was upset about it. Racial tensions escalated as players like Bobby Joe Hill and Harry Flournoy dominated the court with flashy moves and put the team’s future at risk. Learn more about Texas Western’s challenges on the way to the NCAA Tournament in this powerful movie based on a true story.

Believe in Me

Believe in Me is the story of a girl’s basketball team in a small Oklahoma community during the mid-1960s who want to play basketball just as much as the boys do. The movie, based on the book Brief Garland: The True Story of coach Jim Keith, delves into the inequalities in girls’ sports pre-Title IX and tells the story of the coach, and the young women, who work for the chance to play the game they love. (In the movie the girl’s play five-on-five, but during that time in history girl’s played a six-on-six half-court game, some states still played the half-court game up until the early 1990’s. Learn more about the history of women’s basketball)

Hoosiers

This classic basketball movie is loosely based on the true story of the inspirational basketball team, Milan High, that won the Indiana state title in 1954. Hoosiers is the story of a failed college coach with a checkered past who gets a second chance coaching a small town high school team. Coach Norman Dale faces many challenges, including criticism from the community, on the road to the Indiana state championship, and in the process teaches a group of young men the real meaning of team.

Hurricane Season

Hurricane season is the true story of Coach Al Collins, who, a year after the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, gathers a group of young athletes to compete again in Louisiana. He works to build a cohesive team from athletes, who originally went to five different high schools, and in the process, they all learn the true meaning of survival.

The Mighty Macs

In 1972, Coach Cathy Rush wanted to make a difference at Immaculata College, a small all-women’s school, but she ended up making history. Starting with no budget, no uniforms, and no gym, she and eleven young women worked to dominate bigger and better-funded schools on their way to compete in the first-ever national women’s college basketball championship. Watch the movie and cheer for the legendary Mighty Macs on their road to the championship.

Coach Carter

Coach Carter is the true story of Ken Carter, the Richmond High School boy’s basketball coach, who made headlines for his emphasis on the importance of academics over athletics. I don’t want to ruin the movie if you haven’t seen it, but he even benches his entire team and locks them out of the gym to prove his point. As you can imagine, the athletes and the community are not happy about it. Check it out and see what happens.

The next time you are looking for a movie to watch or just want to be inspired, give one of these a try. Better yet, watch all six in a basketball movie marathon!

In the series, Ted Lasso, a college American football coach of the Wichita State Shockers, leads the team to a Division II National Collegiate Athletic Association championship. He makes an unusual career jump when he accepts the coaching position of an English Premier League team, AFC Richmond – with no soccer experience whatsoever.

Coach Lasso is not focused on wins. For him, coaching goes beyond a team’s record and focuses on the athlete. His approach often flies in the face of what TV, film, and real-life coaches strive for. Any individual can yell, instill fear, punishment, or any other number of tactics to motivate an athlete and call themself a coach. Coaching, in a sense, should go beyond just a game or a season but set an individual up for long-term success on and off the field.

5 Coaching Tips From Ted Lasso

Below are some key takeaways from Ted Lasso that any coach can use to truly build a young athlete and a team regardless of sport.

BE HONEST

Coaching shouldn’t be top-down. A team needs to function as a unit, and communication is vital. A coach should lead by example and be honest with players. Honesty does not mean rudeness. Constructive criticism is important for a young athlete’s development. Athletes and team captains also need to learn how to openly and honestly communicate with each other and the coach. This lesson goes way beyond the playing field and is critical in everyday life.

BE A GOLDFISH

Goldfish are famously known for having a memory that lasts seconds. An athlete can be like the goldfish when they make a mistake. Don’t dwell on it, move forward and live in the present.

EMBRACE CHANGE

Nothing in life is constant. And coach should encourage their athletes to expect, prepare for, and embrace change. A team is never static. Players will come and go, and rivals will become strong or weak. Individuals’ skills and a team’s function evolves. Teach athletes to live in the moment and welcome growth.

A TEAM IS A FAMILY

This concept is nothing new, but following through with it is rare. A coach should not only work with a team to function as a unit in practice, on the field, or in a court, but the concept of family should go beyond the sport. A good coach will encourage teammates to get to know one another. Learn about teammate’s backgrounds, interests, and lives beyond the sport. This can build respect, trust, and commitment.

BELIEVE

Believe in yourself, belief in your teammates, and believe in the process. If an athlete has done the hard work, shows up, and is ready to work, there is every reason to believe in success.

“To me, success is not about the wins and losses,” said Coach Lasso. “It’s about helping these young fellas be the best versions of themselves, on and off the field.”

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The Sandlot hit theaters on April 7th, 1993, and still is remembered as one of the all-time great sports movies. Whether it was Benny “The Jet” Rodriguez’s speed on the baseball field, Squints love for lifeguard Wendy Peffercorn or Ham talking smack behind the plate, the Sandlot story still lives to this day.

"Heroes get remembered, but legends never die."

28 years ago today, The Sandlot hit theaters ⚾ pic.twitter.com/1lkOtnUM5O

— ESPN (@espn) April 7, 2021

The Sandlot demonstrated how sports could unite communities and bridge friendships that could last a lifetime. Plus, a handful of memorable quotes like “you play ball like a girl!”.

28 years ago The Sandlot was released and this iconic scene was brought into our lives. pic.twitter.com/mQ2h7RIHNu

— Kent (@RealKentMurphy) April 7, 2021

The Sandlot should be on the “must-watch” list for all families and baseball lovers. 28 years and still going strong.

Image via https://family.20thcenturystudios.com/movies/the-sandlot

As part of this list, the goal was to create a mix of different basketball types, from streetball to NCAA to NBA, as a player, a coach, and a fan. If you have read them, please feel free to comment, and if you have one that you think fans will enjoy, you are more than welcome to add it to the list.

Eleven Rings: The Soul of Success

Written By: Phil Jackson
Officially, he could have titled the book Thirteen Rings if you included the two titles that he won as a member of the New York Knicks. As a coach, Phil Jackson was fortunate enough to have teams that featured some of the greatest NBA history players, such as Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, Dennis Rodman, Shaquille O’Neal, Kobe Bryant, Pau Gasol are either in the Hall of Fame or soon to be enshrined. With six rings coming by way of the two Chicago Bulls three-peat championship teams and five more from his time with the LA Lakers, Jackson takes fans on a journey through the eyes of one of the greatest coaches in basketball history. While he may have had help with organizing the x’s and o’s, what made Jackson special was his ability to successfully manage and blend the egos and personalities involved with each of his teams.

Larry Bird, Earvin Magic Johnson: When The Game Was Ours

Written By: Larry Bird, Magic Johnson, Jackie MacMullan
Their rivalry started during their respective time at Michigan State and Indiana State and carried forward throughout their time in the NBA. While there have been many sports rivalries, few captured the audience and passion for the game more than Magic Johnson’s Lakers versus Larry Bird’s Celtics. Opposites in nearly every sense of the word, when it came to their characteristics and style of play, the one similarity that they shared was their immense passion for competition and winning. Unofficially credited with changing the NBA landscape to becoming a mainstream sport, these two Hall of Fame legends are arguably found on any hoops fan’s Mount Rushmore. While they were enemies on the court, neither would likely have had their success without the other.

Basketball (And Other Things) A Collection of Questions Asked, Answered, Illustrated)

Written By: Shae Serrano
You know all of those “what if” questions that you either come up with and keep to yourself are maybe share with a friend, and they end up looking at you like you have two heads? Well, Serrano was brave enough to present many of those questions to fans in the form of one of the most original basketball books you will ever read. From pickup games to the NBA, from one era to another, no matter how realistic or farfetched the idea, Serrano has uniquely and creatively put it in this book. Although some of the content is a little over the top, including James Harden as an action movie star), other debates such as how long Kobe Bryant was the best player in the NBA get broken down into justifiable facts and reasons almost make you agree with him. The great thing about this book, unlike some others, is that you can flip to any topic you want and avoid the others (not that you will).

The Book of Basketball

Written By: Bill Simmons
If there is one book that nearly every basketball fan owns, it is this one, and if by chance you are one of the rare individuals that do not have a copy, it is a must-add for any collection. Created by legendary sportswriter Bill Simmons, The Book of Basketball is like the bible of hoops. Whether you read it from front to back or you jump randomly through the pages, it is an easy read and one that is done through the eyes of a fan, not a typical sports reporter. It is a lengthy read with over 700 pages of content filled with enough pop culture and analytics to keep anyone from the average NBA fan to the most diehard happy. While he has continued his Book of Basketball thoughts via The Ringer website, fans have been hoping for an updated print version ever since the original was released in 2009.

Kobe Bryant: Mamba Mentality

Written By: Kobe Bryant
The late Kobe Bryant’s life was always one of curiosity, both from the player and the fan. As one of the most accomplished and celebrated NBA players of all time. Throughout his twenty-year Hall of Fame career, Bryant’s intense competitive focus led him to five NBA titles, eighteen All-Star selections, fifteen All-NBA teams, two Olympic gold medals, and an MVP award. Whether you loved him or disliked him, it is hard to argue the drive and passion that Bryant played with, often to a fault, because many of his teammates didn’t share the same intensity level. In this coffee table book filled with stunning photographs, Kobe lets fans in on some of the detailed steps he took to become arguably one of the greatest athletes of all time.

Relentless: From Good To Great To Unstoppable

Written By: Tim Grover
Back in the day, everyone wanted to be “like Mike,” whether by imitating his on-court moves or his clothing or mannerisms. One of the keys to Michael Jordan‘s success was his work with famed trainer Tim Grover. As the creator of Attack Athletics, Grover has worked with hundreds of sports and business professionals both physically and mentally to help them achieve greatness. For those looking to find detailed insight into players’ preparation and training tactics such as Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and Dwyane Wade, the book will leave you wanting more. However, what it does give you is a breakdown of the various levels of a competitor. Unlike other motivational books, Grover speaks very bluntly and straight from the hip, a strategy that served him well when dealing with elite level athletes and executives who are used to having “yes men.” Everyone needs an eye-opener and not have a sugar-coated opinion, which is what Grover completely avoids in this book.

Heaven Is A Playground

Written By: Rick Telander
We all know that New York is the mecca of basketball, especially when it comes to the playground game. For Telander, his journey through Brooklyn during the mid-1970s connected readers to the lives of playground legends and future NBA professionals. While every city around the world has it’s own local legends. This book makes you feel like these guys are just like the same crew that you run with at your local park or school. Filled with the highs and lows of inner-city hoops, Telander gives readers a true to life view of how the love of the game can take you in different directions. Even if you have read this book before, chances are you will enjoy it the second, third, and fourth time through.

Fab Five

Written By: Mitch Albom
Collectively they may have been the most talented group of freshmen and sophomores never to win an NCAA championship. But where they failed, they succeeded in creating a culture and phenomenon that took over the basketball world. While the Michigan Wolverines would fail in their quest to cut down the nets after appearing in back-to-back March Madness finals, the impact that these five young men had on the game would change the landscape of basketball forever. Author Mitch Albom leads readers on the journey that the five young men took through the recruiting stage, to their early struggles on campus to finally coming together on the court and creating a “Beatles’ like atmosphere that the NCAA and basketball purists weren’t ready for. While Kentucky would start five first-year players during the 2013-14 and 2017-18 seasons, they fell well short of matching the original Fab Five’s legacy.

The Last Shot

Written By: Darcy Frey
Just as Rick Telander did for New York outdoor hoops, Frey does for the high school scene in his early nineties tale of future NBA star and Cooney Island legend, Stephon Marbury, and his friends. From life in the Lincoln High School classroom to living in the projects to bouncing around to various offseason tournaments, Frey tells the tale of the real-life hardship and successes that each of these young basketball players experiences. While together, they teamed up to bring victory to Lincoln, individually, they all had their various struggles and failures of achieving their personal goals. When you look beyond basketball, which for many young athletes, it is hard to do, the challenges of living in the inner city become more apparent with each chapter of the book.

Hoops Nation: A Guide To America’s Best Pickup Basketball

Written By: Chris Ballard
They knew where the best run in the city could often be a challenge for someone looking to play a pickup basketball game. Whether it be outside or at the local rec center or a private gym in the middle of nowhere, finding the best game in town can sometimes be challenging, especially for tourists. When Ballard and his buddies traveled across the United States, compiling a list of the cream of the crop of places to play, they did all basketball fans a huge favor. Call it a road map of sorts, the four gym rats hit up 166 cities over seven months to gather information on this “basketball GPS”. So the next time you have to take a business trip or family holiday, make sure you have your gear and a copy of this book!

Don’t Put Me In, Coach: My Incredible NCAA Journey from the End of the Bench to the End of the Bench

Written By: Mark Titus
We often search for books about our favorite basketball stars, hoping to discover the secrets to their success and learn about their journey to greatness. This book is the exact opposite. As the proud creator of “ClubTrillion” (one of the unique stat lines in the game’s history), Mark Titus, a former Ohio State Buckeye, takes readers on an adventure. This adventure is through the eyes of the guy who hangs out with the BMOC’s, but sits way down the other end of the bench when it comes to game time. This unique, wild, and hilarious look at one of the NCAA’s elite basketball programs from the guy’s perspective at the end of the bench is a must-read for any basketball fan looking to take a break from the typical superstar rags to riches story.

Three Ring Circus: Kobe, Shaq, Phil and the Crazy Years of the Lakers Dynasty

Written By: Jeff Pearlman
While the Boston Celtics are equally as successful as championship banners, there may not be a more compelling story than that which takes place in Hollywood. Whether it was the Showtime era, The Lake Show, the current LeBron era, or any of the downtimes in between, being a Laker player and fan has been a roller coaster ride of epic proportions. However, none of those matched the eight-year period in which Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant were wearing the purple and gold. Despite their constant bickering, trade threats, physical altercations, and hostility, the two NBA Hall of Fame players (along with Phil Jackson and a cast of relatively patient teammates) managed to return the Lakers to championship glory by dominating the NBA on route to three straight championships. Filled with several “what if?” stories, this is a must-read for hoop fans and a trip down memory lane for all Lakers faithful.

LeBron James: The Rise of a Star

Written By: David Lee Morgan
From high school hoops to #1 NBA draft pick. An inside look at LeBron James’s youth and high school years, when he was basketball’s hottest young prospect, poised at the brink of superstardom. Sportswriter David Lee Morgan covered the LeBron phenomenon from the beginning and had unequaled access to LeBron, his family, and close friends.

So what’s a sports fan to do when the only thing on, unless you are a fan of the sports above, is highlight and blooper replays? One of the great things about sports movies is that everyone is entitled to their opinion on their favorite. Even while creating this list, I was arguing with myself about which should make the cut (chances are some of you will disagree, so please feel welcome to include your favorite flick). Below is a list of twenty of the best sports movies (in no particular order) that you can binge on this winter and distract yourself from the pandemic. At the same time, we wait for the world to return to normal.

Blue Chips

The big-screen debut for Shaquille O’Neal and Anfernee Hardaway did not disappoint. Add in a lengthy list of cameo appearances by Jerry Tarkanian, Bob Cousy, Dick Vitale, Kevin Garnett, and Allan Houston, and the college hoops flick covers all the bases. Nick Nolte played flawlessly in the role of a troubled college coach who is willing to do whatever is needed to turn his team around and save his career. Although fans were already well aware of the shady on-goings with college boosters, it also subtly brought to our attention a point-shaving scheme, pointing out plenty of college hoops’ corruption.

Hoosiers

The popular 80s basketball flick inspired by the 1954 Indiana team that captured the state championship was not the most fantastic basketball movie from an athletic action standpoint. Still, the characters made you want to cheer them to victory, both on and off the court. Filled with pretty much every sports movie cliché, renegade coach, reluctant star player, a down and out team that comes back to promise, a motivational speech, a love story and to cap it off, the big game. Even though the movie is thirty-four years old and tells of a story that is over sixty years old, it is still a favorite movie among sports fans.

White Men Can’t Jump

At least one character in White Men Can’t Jump that everyone can identify with, whether it be from a love story standpoint or as a sports flick. Despite Wesley Snipes (Sidney Deane) lack of basketball talent, he was a great athlete and the perfect counter to the chumpy Woody Harrelson (Billy Hoyle), who was actually a better baller than his co-star. If you were a basketball fan or player in the early 90s, there was little chance that you managed to get through a game without dropping or being hit with one of the classic trash-talking lines inspired by the movie. Sprinkle in some mob gambling debts, some physical play, and romance, and you had the perfect film for everyone.

Love and Basketball

You can sell watching this movie over and over again to your spouse as a love story rather than a sports movie, so everyone wins. Very few sports movies focus on professional women’s team sports. Still, Love & Basketball spends equal time for both sexes from high school through college and into the pros. While the movie hit on the highs and lows as a pro through Quincy’s (Omar Epps) dad, the focus of the film was told through two different stories through the eyes of a much sought after and highly heralded recruit who was given superstar treatment, to one who had to learn life as a small fish in a big pond after being the focal point of her high school team. Sure there are a few corny moments, but the fact is, for some basketball players, regardless of their sex, it could be a true life journey.

He Got Game

Inheriting his father’s passion for the game, Jesus Shuttlesworth (Ray Allen) is a much sought after high school recruit that has his pick of pretty much any university school in the country. However, when the governor approaches Shuttlesworth’s father (Denzel Washington), who is incarcerated, with the offer of a shortened sentence if he can convince his son to play for “Big State,” the governor’s alma mater. With the perfect mix of hoops action and emotional drama, this Spike Lee joint is one of the writer’s most successful movies. Despite not having any acting experience, Allen appears more than comfortable and confident in front of the camera. Washington’s performance, especially his hoop skills, is equally as believable. With various New York locations as the setting, this is a must-see movie for any basketball fan.

Rudy

For everyone who wished they were a little bit taller, faster, stronger, or athletically talented, Rudy Ruettiger shows that anything is possible with hard work and dedication. Almost every high school, college, university, and pro team has had their own “Rudy” at some point, but that doesn’t stop the movie from inspiring athletes even thirty years later. Think of it as the football version of Rocky. While some may frown upon the dramatic and exaggerated tone of the movie, the action is realistic. The inspiring messages that every athlete can get behind, whether they ride the bench or start the game.

Friday Night Lights

Many will argue that the small screen series is better than the theatre version. Still, regardless of which you prefer, Friday Night Lights tells a remarkable tale of how high school football dominates the landscape in Texas. Showcasing just how important high school football is to Odessa’s town, it is easy to see how the game is more than a sport; it’s a way of life. Although the movie touches many of the issues highlighted in Buzz Bissinger’s original story, including racism, poverty, alcoholism, and segregation, it doesn’t do as much justice as it does for the significant game action is inspiring and motivating.

Any Given Sunday

It may have run a little long, but Oliver Stone’s raw and realistic take on professional football is one of the most realistic sports flicks that looks at the darker side of the game rather than the traditional Hollywood story. From Al Pacino’s motivating locker room speech to Jamie Foxx and L.L. Cool J giving memorable performances as “Steamin” Willie Beamen and Julian “J-Man” Washington, Any Given Sunday hits all the marks that a football fan is looking for in a movie. While at times, viewers may get a little frustrated with Stone’s portrayal of the NFL, it is still a fan favorite.

Remember The Titans

Based on a Virginia high school football team’s true story that came together through forced integration, Remember The Titans showed the world that differences of opinion, politics, and race can be put aside for a common goal. With believable performances by Denzel Washington and Will Patton as the new and former head coach, as well as Wood Harris and Ryan Hurst as the alpha dogs, Titans have its share of inspirational moments mixed in with just the right amount of subtle humor to keep things moving. One of the best things about this movie, other than the fact that it is suitable for viewers of any age, is that all of the characters, be it main or supporting, are easily relatable in one way or another.

42

You don’t have to be a baseball fan to know the story of Jackie Robinson. As the tale of the man who broke the baseball color barrier, Chadwick Boseman and 42 do justice to one of the greatest baseball players in the game’s history. At a run time of just over two hours, 42 still leaves you wanting more and not in the wrong way. With the perfect blend of humor and drama, there is minimal downtime in the movie that connects viewers to every one of the main characters. Add in the game action scenes that do not look forced by any means 42 hits a grand slam for sports movies.

Major League

Filled with great characters, the original Major League was by far the best of the series. What helped to make this movie so enjoyable was the simple fact that they used real MLB teams and stadiums rather than fictional ones. Far from award-winning and following sports movies to a “T,” not only was the action realistic but so too was the on-point announcing by Bob Uecker and the live and die attitude of the Indians faithful. Filled with a star-studded cast, Major League is one of the classic sports comedy movies of all time. As far as the sequels go, Major League 2 is tolerable, but leave Major League 3 in the minors.

Moneyball

Over the last few years, sports has moved away from being about pure athleticism and more about analytics, in a true story about how the Oakland Athletics general manager, Billy Beane, played by Brad Pitt, succeeded with a cost-effective approach to building his team. Rather than signing big-name superstar players, Beane looked for the best statistical players at each position, both offensively and defensively. While some might think that a movie that seems to incorporate more math than athletics (pun not intended) could be boring, it is quite the contrary as Pitt and co-star Jonah Hill both give award-worthy performances.

Field of Dreams

“If you build it, they will come.” This line holds true for so many different aspects of life, not just for baseball. Nominated for three Oscars in 1990, the cast of star actors and athletes help make a baseball movie fan’s dream come true. Sure it is a little more on the emotional side of the game rather than the on-field action, but not every sports movie has to be action-packed to have an impact. And for those looking for a reason to visit Dyersville, Iowa, this is it. As for anyone with an extra bit of land, don’t be surprised if after watching this that you put up that basketball hoop or freeze the backyard for ice hockey or if you are lucky, make a field of your own.

A League of Their Own

Loosely based on the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League developed to fill Major League Baseball players’ void during World War II. This movie is not for baseball purists, but preferably ones who enjoy an entertaining popcorn flick with an all-star cast. Tom Hanks steals the show as the Rockford Peaches manager. At the same time, Geena Davis, Lori Petty, Rosie O’Donnell, and Madonna all play significant roles throughout the movie. When you add in all of the issues that women had to deal with during that era and the social and economic problems plaguing the world, it serves as an inspiration to female athletes and women in general.

Slap Shot

This cult classic from the 1970s will never be confused with great cinematography, but Slap Shot has it all from a popcorn flick standpoint. Ok, so the actual hockey action isn’t that great. However, for a movie released in 1977 that still has tread on the tires forty years later with fans who can recite the film line for line, it deserves to be part of the hockey films on this list. Following a tried and true formula, Slap Shot, like many other movies on this list, tells a tale of a down and out team, the Charlestown Chiefs, and their quest for success.

Miracle

Following the U.S. Men’s Olympic hockey team’s journey, Miracle tells the tale of their run to the 1980 gold medal. In one of the country’s most famous sports accomplishments, the outcome is already known, but that doesn’t stop the movie from being a must-see. Kurt Russell does a superb job as coach Herb Brooks. As with many other sports coaches, it isn’t necessarily the x’s and o’s that made Brooks successful and his ability to bring his team together with a common goal. Don’t be surprised if you find yourself setting up a street hockey game after watching this classic.

The Wrestler

Everyone knows that pro wrestling is scripted, but that shouldn’t take away from the athletic ability that these men and women display each time they bring to the ring. Portraying Randy “The Ram” Robinson, Mickey Rourke plays a washed-up wrestler searching for past glory while showing the audience how much abuse their body and mind takes to entertain fans. Perfectly capturing the struggle of performing in a high school gym in front of a handful of fans after years of doing so in sold-out arenas, The Wrestler gives fans a look at the true passion of an athlete who is not ready to hang up his boots.

Rocky

Yo Adrian! Many underdog stories have inspired many successful sports flicks, but Sylvester Stallone’s first Rocky movie is the ultimate. Nobody will ever confuse Stallone with being a great actor, but he absolutely nails the underdog’s role. While the franchise would see five sequels, plus two spinoff Creed flicks (which were both great!), the original told of a fighter who was past his prime and being used as a squash opponent by champion Apollo Creed. Although some of the future films were questionable, the original remains one of the great fight movies of all time.

Creed

It’s fitting that the best boxing franchise branch off in a slightly different direction under the watchful eye of the main man. Rather than forcing people to sit through another unnecessary sequel, Sylvester Stallone brought us the story of Apollo Creed’s son. Flipping the broke down underdog script, Creed brings us the tale of a young man who comes from a life of wealth and luxury searching for answers as to why he wants to fight and his desire to be in the ring following his father’s footsteps. As with most of the Rocky movies, Creed’s theme was not one of immediate success, but rather the fight that it takes to get to the top and earn the respect of those who doubted you.

Tin Cup

Kevin Costner has appeared in his fair share of sports movies, including a trio of baseball classics and a football flick. Still, his role as Roy McAvoy should not be overlooked. Mixing the slow and methodic game of golf with the perfect blend of comedy, Tin Cup tells the story of McAvoy’s attempt to conquer his demons and turn his life around by qualifying for the U.S. Open. Throw in a bit of a cheesy love story with Rene Russo, plus an ending familiar to many weekend golf hacks. Tin Cup just barely beats out Caddyshack as the best golf movie.

Now you can now channel your inner superhero (just like you did when you were a kid) and motivate yourself to work out. Neila Rey, owner of Darebee.com and a fitness enthusiast, created several workouts you’ll actually want to do. Each has levels based on the number of sets you’re asked to do. Once you complete them, you can move on to the next level. The higher the level, the harder it gets. This makes the workouts a challenge you’ll want to take on. If you meet a challenge but feel it wasn’t difficult enough, there’s a list of ways to make each level  harder.

Here are some Superhero workouts you might want to try:

Workouts via Darebee.com

You can find even more workouts at the Darebee.com website, including training programs based on your favorite video games such as Pac-Man, Mario Brothers and Temple Run, and movies such as Mission Impossible and The Hunger Games: Mockingjay.

Thought to have been a 6th century British king, Arthur is credited with defending the realm against Saxon invaders. Richie’s revisionist adaptation will highlight young Arthur’s edgier side, depicting him as a street kid with a strong survival instinct who’s initially unaware of his royal lineage. After grabbing the magic sword Excalibur and realizing that he is destined to be king, Arthur decides to join the rebellion to defeat the tyrant Vortigern, who killed his parents and stole Arthur’s crown.

Charlie Hunnam of TV’s Sons of Anarchy, stars in the title role. The impressive cast also features Jude Law (Sherlock Holmes), Eric Bana (Lone Survivor), Katie McGrath (Supergirl), Astrid Berges-Frisbey (Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides) and David Beckham.

We’ve seen Ritchie revamp classic franchises like Sherlock Holmes by putting his own unique spin on the material, and he plans to do the same with this character. Explaining his fresh take on King Arthur to Entertainment Weekly, he said: “I think where the pitfall has often been is trying to make King Arthur bland and nice, and nice and bland. The two qualities make rather compatible bed companions. Unfortunately, they’re not interesting to watch. Luke Skywalker was always the most uninteresting character in Star Wars because he’s the good guy. Good guys are boring.”

Inspired by Thomas Mallory’s Le Morte d’Arthur, the screenplay was co-written by Joby Harold (Robin Hood) and Lionel Wigram (Sherlock Holmes), from a story by Joby Harold and David Dobkin.

The film will potentially be a franchise starter for a six-picture series. In addition to this project, Ritchie will reportedly direct the highly anticipated upcoming films, Sherlock 3 and Aladdin.

King Arthur: Legend of the Sword will hit theaters in 2D and IMAX on March 24.