As cultural and political movements grow across the United States, their impact on sports is undeniable. Women command a larger place on the American sports horizon, while free agency rebalances the dynamic between owners and players.

As tensions between the USSR and the United States heat up in the 80s, so do sports rivalries. Everett vs. Navratilova and Bird vs. Magic in the NBA dominate their respective sports, while The Great One bursts onto the ice in the NHL.