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The article discusses the rivalry between Chip Namias and Jeff Freedman who work as publicists in the U.S. motion picture industry, and it mentions their efforts to publicize sports films such as "The Longest Yard," "Battle of the Sexes," and "Chuck." Freedman's work in various film studios is examined, along with the high school football-based motion picture "Varsity Blues" and Namias who was the youngest public relations director in the National Football League.

The article reviews the film "The Longest Yard," directed by Robert Aldrich and starring Burt Reynolds and Eddie Albert.

The article presents a trivia about sports movies. The films "The Waterboy" and "The Longest Yard," which both star actor Adam Sandler, are said to be the top two blockbuster sports films. Both films are about football. While "The Waterboy" earned $161.4 million, "The Longest Yard" had $158.1 million.

An interview with actor George Clooney is presented. When asked about trying out for the professional baseball team the Cincinnati Reds, Clooney said that he was unable to hit curveballs. He comments on the acting skills of interviewer and sports personality Dan Patrick in the film "The Longest Yard." Clooney also comments on actor John Krasinski's football skills in the film "Leatherheads."

This article presents a look at Steven Spielberg's "Munich," the story about how Israel tracked down those responsible for the terrorism attack at the 1972 Munich Olympics. The film begins with the death of the Israeli athletes and gives a fictionalized account of the Israeli assassination squad sent to avenge the attack. The article also looks at Will Ferrel's "Kicking & Screaming," remakes of "Bad News Bears" and "The Longest Yard."

Presents an interview with comedian Chris Rock, narrator of the television program "Everybody Hates Chris," which is based on his childhood. Comments from Rock regarding the size of athletes' entourage; Question of what Rock would do as commissioner of the National Basketball Association (NBA) for a day; Discussion of the return of the National Hockey League and the motion picture "The Longest Yard."

Reports on the success of the remake of the film "The Longest Yard," starring Adam Sandler. Failure of the film "Cinderella Man," starring Russell Crowe.

Presents a list of athletes and sports teams who are notable for recent successes or failures. Strong performance of the Texas Rangers; Success of baseball players Randy Johnson of the Yankees, Jason Johnson of the Tigers, and Nick Johnson of the Nationals; Slow start of the Houston Astros in the 2005 season; Poor reviews for the remake of the sports film "The Longest Yard."

Offers news briefs related to sports and athletes in the United States. Research conducted by sports film producer Michael Tollin for his next movie on the Wing Bowl, a chicken-wing eating contest; How Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach John Gruden drew up trick plays for use in the movie remake "The Longest Yard," starring Adam Sandler; Release of the album "Oh Say Can You Sing," a CD of current and former Major League Baseball players, including Ozzie Smith and Omar Vizquel, singing popular music; Others.

This article focuses on the experiences of Peter King during his role as a sports reporter in the film "The Longest Yard." On Nov. 2 seven football writers who had been flown to Hollywood to appear in the remake of The Longest Yard stood outside Sony Pictures Sound Stage 22--on the same lot where The Wizard of Oz was filmed 66 years ago. In short order we were introduced to an unassuming guy in a yellow T-shirt and Costanza-like gray sweatpants. Adam Sandler, the star of the movie, put aside his shrimp and couscous and welcomed us to our scene. We were here to play writers covering a football game at a Texas prison between guards and convicts, led by wacky renegade Paul Crewe (Sandler).

Presents news briefs related to sports, as of May 2001. Appearance of former football player Lawrence Taylor in the premiere episode of the television program 'Going to California'; Walk-on spots for three hockey players on the soap opera 'All My Children'; Remake of the classic motion picture 'The Longest Yard,' starring Burt Reynolds; Others.