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Ballers(2015-2019)

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And yet,Ballersmight be most famous for its most famous and perplexing fan.

“Why would people be surprised that I likeBallers?“Sen.

Elizabeth Warren asked EWahead of the series finale in 2019.

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“It’s got The Rock!

What’s not to love?”

I mean, probably too much Jay Glazer for my liking, but point taken!

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In other words, it’s sexy, it’s cute, and it’s thoughtful to boot.

The six-part series followed the Navarro College cheer team from Corsicana, Tex.

Just let the boy watch!!

Bend It Like Beckham (2003)

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Based on a book of the same name, it examines the challenges of the Dillon, Tex.

high school football team through the eyes of Coach Taylor (an impossibly decentKyle Chandler) and his players.

In Dillon, football is everything.

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This one has lots of laughs and a lot of heart.

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Among his list of fighters?

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That’s what we call a comedy touchdown.

With every fearless play dirt in the skirt, ladies!

However,Rockyisn’t the triumphant story of a new champion.

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It’s the triumphant story of a loser who wins anyway, just because he made it.

It’s no surprise this delightful comedy is up for a whopping 20 Emmys this year.

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Warrior(2011)

Talk about an underrated sports movie!

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This 2011 gem starredTom HardyandJoel Edgertonas brothers that had been torn apart when their parents separated.

(Nick Nolteplays their drunk of a father.)

A clear shoot and a miss by the Academy.

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A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN

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