S1·E2 Episode 2 - Nails; Agents of Fortune; Playing with Pain

Episode recap

The second episode of Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel features a profile of Lenny Dykstra, a player for the Philadelphia Phillies. The report on player agents examines the role of these representatives in the sports industry. Additionally, the episode looks at the issue of injury problems in the National Football League.

A tribute to Howard Cosell is also included in this episode. Cosell was a well-known sports commentator. The episode's segments cover various aspects of sports and society, as is typical of the show.

Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel is a monthly sports newsmagazine that debuted on April 2, 1995. The show features a magazine-style format, with each episode consisting of four stories. The series has been a part of HBO's lineup for 29 years, providing in-depth coverage of sports-related issues and stories.

The show's host, Bryant Gumbel, has a background in sports journalism and has been hosting Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel since its inception. The series has received numerous honors and awards for its coverage of sports and society.