Genius of Jordan, ‘Ah-nuld’ and Sunderland – still plenty of sporting drama despite lockdown

No live action, no problem. Alan Tyers recommends the best documentaries to watch during virus crisis

The Last Dance

Classy sports doc of the highest calibre about Michael Jordan (right). t). It provides wonderful insight into the ultra- - driven Chicago Bulls genius but also tells a wider story about race, ce, power, ego, money and nd America. Netflix

Sunderland ’Til I Die

The second season of the fly-on-thewall series has made a breakout star of former Telegraph journalist Charlie Methven, who has helped take over the League One club and faces the not-inconsiderable task of reversing some deeply odd business decisions. These behind-the-scenes docs arguably work better with clubs a little further down the pyramid: plenty of ego, a bit less polish than the Manchester Man City-sanctioned, City-sanction over-sanitised equivalent. equ Netflix

Drive To Survive Sur

Dorky title but excellent doc series about Formula One with very good access. The second season, which came out in February, gives an in-depth account of the 2019 championship, with a power struggle between Sebastian Vettel and Charles Charle Leclerc standing out. Netflix

Killer Inside: The Mind of Aaron Hernandez

Genuinely jaw-dropping account of how the late Hernandez (below) managed to play American football for the New England Patriots, and reach the Super Bowl in 2012, while leading a seemingly double life as a killer and drug user. He was convicted of murder, is suspected of involvement in other violence, and took his own life in prison. He tested positive post-mortem for CTE. Netflix

Andy Murray: Resurfacing

Moving, revealing and impressive documentary about Sir Andy Murray. He talks about the people and events that have shaped him, from hiding in the headmaster’s room at Dunblane Primary School during the massacre in 1996, all the way up to his present-day struggles with injury Amazon and comeback. Prime

Last Chance U

In terms of other streaming sports doc series, this is something of a veteran: it features the ups and downs of a group of American football players at East Mississippi Community College. All are from tough backgrounds, or have been in trouble, or are struggling with their mandated academic studies and know that their sporting dreams are hanging by a thread. Coach Buddy Stephens is the star: very Christian, very cross. Netflix

Losers

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The Least Expected Day

Tracking the fortunes of the Movistar cycling team, who suffered a dreadful start to 2019 when Alejandro Valverde crashed in practice. Focuses on the relationship between Nairo Quintana and Mikel Landa at the Tour de France, with both leaving at year’s end. Netflix

The Ronda Rousey Story: Through My Father’s Eyes

Documentary biography of the former Olympian and UFC champion who is the biggest name in female mixed martial arts. Netflix

Antoine Griezmann: The Making of a Legend

The last word of the title is maybe a bit of a stretch, but there is no question that Griezmann Griezm on the break is one of the mo most exciting sights in sport. one for the fans. Netflix

The Perfect Perf Day

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First Team: Juventus

Italian-made six-part series about the Turin superpower, including their 2018 Champions League 4-3 aggregate win against Tottenham. Netflix

Pumping Iron

One of the first, and greatest, of all sports docs, and the bodybuilding movie that introduced the boy who would be “Ah-nuld” to the wider world. Features a classic personality clash between the outgoing, aggressive Arnold Schwarzenegger (below) and his introverted rival Lou Ferrigno. Amazon Prime to buy and rent

One In A Billion

There are 1.2 billion Indians, and not a single one has made it to the NBA. Enter basketballer Satnam Singh Bhamara, a country boy who stands 7ft 2in and dreams of doing so. Netflix

The English Eng Game

Julian Fellowes Fel gives the Victorian codification c of football the Downton Abbey treatment. Exists E in a historical universe un almost totally unlike unlik what actually happened. Netflix