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Nonfiction work covering sporting events, such as a boxing match, wrestling, or a football game; the work may include the event itself, retrospective highlights, interviews with players, and commentary. Standard recurring events covered include the Olympics, Super Bowl, and World Series. Note: Not necessary to also use Documentary, since that is implied by the term Sports (Nonfiction). For coverage comprised of uninterrupted footage without commentary or commercials, see also the form Unedited. Film examples: HOOP DREAMS; SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS OF 1948; TOKYO OLYMPIAD; UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA--NOTRE DAME FOOTBALL GAME; WINNING PUTTS (with Instructional). TV examples: MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL; SPORTS FOR THE FAMILY; WIDE WIDE WORLD OF SPORTS; WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING. Video examples: 1993 ATLANTA BRAVES--HOW THE WEST WAS WON!; RECORD BREAKERS OF THE OLYMPIC GAMES; WORLD CUP USA 1994.

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