'30 for 30' Swims with the Shark

This is Extra Point: A guide on what to watch, listen to and read in the world of fitness culture.

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Shark. Golfer Greg Norman is a two-time major winner, spent 331 weeks at world number one and was the leading money winner in PGA history before Tiger Woods. But it was one Sunday in 1996 that Norman will always be remembered for—the day he gave up a six-shot lead in the final round of the Masters Tournament. Shark explores Norman’s legendary career and how it was shaped by that shocking day. Part of the award-winning 30 for 30 series, the documentary premieres on April 19 at 8:30 p.m. ET on ESPN.

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Ali on the Run. In this upbeat podcast, host Ali Feller talks with runners about well, running, but also dives into what got them where they are today and “how getting sweaty has factored in.” The latest episodes include an interview with Adrianne Haslet on her 2022 Boston Marathon prep and a talk with cancer survivor Jacky Hunt-Broersma who set a goal to run 100 marathons in 100 days, (which she recently changed to 102!).

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Can Golf Transform From an Elitist Hobby to a Public Good? In keeping with this week’s golf theme, this piece by Alex Kirshner in Global Sport Matters explores the sport’s environmental sustainability and how creating a larger and more diverse pool of players might contribute to a greener future.