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FILE - In this Dec, 6, 1985, file photo, actor Gene Hackman gives fictional Hickory High basketball players instructions during filming of the final game of the movie "Hoosiers" at Hinkle Fieldhouse on the Butler University campus in Indianapolis. “Hoosiers” shot all the way to No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25 of best sports movies, a one-of-a-kind poll from the news organization known for its rankings of college teams. Released in 1986 and starring Gene Hackman, “Hoosiers” led the tally in results released Friday, April 17, 2020, receiving 46 votes from a 70-person global panel of sports writers and editors who work for the AP.  (AP Photo/Tom Strickland, File)

FILE - In this Dec, 6, 1985, file photo, actor Gene Hackman gives fictional Hickory High basketball players instructions during filming of the final game of the movie "Hoosiers" at Hinkle Fieldhouse on the Butler University campus in Indianapolis. “Hoosiers” shot all the way to No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25 of best sports movies, a one-of-a-kind poll from the news organization known for its rankings of college teams. Released in 1986 and starring Gene Hackman, “Hoosiers” led the tally in results released Friday, April 17, 2020, receiving 46 votes from a 70-person global panel of sports writers and editors who work for the AP. (AP Photo/Tom Strickland, File)

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FILE - In this March 28, 1977, file photo, Sylvester Stallone, left, holds his Oscar for his performance in "Rocky," Eletha Finch, center, holds the Oscar she accepted for her late husband, Peter Finch, who was named best actor for his performance in "Network," and Faye Dunaway  holds the Oscar she won for best actress in "Network," at the Oscars in Los Angeles. “Hoosiers” shot all the way to No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25 of best sports movies, narrowly edging Academy Award Best Picture honoree “Rocky” -- released in 1976. (AP Photo/George Brich, File)

FILE - In this March 28, 1977, file photo, Sylvester Stallone, left, holds his Oscar for his performance in "Rocky," Eletha Finch, center, holds the Oscar she accepted for her late husband, Peter Finch, who was named best actor for his performance in "Network," and Faye Dunaway holds the Oscar she won for best actress in "Network," at the Oscars in Los Angeles. “Hoosiers” shot all the way to No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25 of best sports movies, narrowly edging Academy Award Best Picture honoree “Rocky” -- released in 1976. (AP Photo/George Brich, File)

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FILE - In this March 24, 1997, file photo, George Foreman, left, looks on as Will Smith, center, gives Muhammad Ali a hug after Ali And Foreman made an appearance on stage after the film "When We Were Kings" was awarded Best Documentary Feature at the 69th Annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles. The Associated Press has compiled a list of the best sports movies ever made — a one-of-a-kind AP Top 25. Two documentaries made the rankings: “Hoop Dreams” at No. 14 and “When We Were Kings,” tied for No. 21. (AP Photo/Susan Sterner, File)

FILE - In this March 24, 1997, file photo, George Foreman, left, looks on as Will Smith, center, gives Muhammad Ali a hug after Ali And Foreman made an appearance on stage after the film "When We Were Kings" was awarded Best Documentary Feature at the 69th Annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles. The Associated Press has compiled a list of the best sports movies ever made — a one-of-a-kind AP Top 25. Two documentaries made the rankings: “Hoop Dreams” at No. 14 and “When We Were Kings,” tied for No. 21. (AP Photo/Susan Sterner, File)

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FILE - In this Jan. 27, 2005, file photo, Robert De Niro, left, and boxer Jake LaMotta stand for photographers before watching a 25th anniversary screening of the movie "Raging Bull," in New York. The Associated Press has compiled a list of the best sports movies ever made — a one-of-a-kind AP Top 25. Seventy writers and editors who work for the company around the world participated in the vote.  (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson, File)

FILE - In this Jan. 27, 2005, file photo, Robert De Niro, left, and boxer Jake LaMotta stand for photographers before watching a 25th anniversary screening of the movie "Raging Bull," in New York. The Associated Press has compiled a list of the best sports movies ever made — a one-of-a-kind AP Top 25. Seventy writers and editors who work for the company around the world participated in the vote. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson, File)

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FILE - In this June 25, 1992, file photo, Madonna arrives at the Ziegfeld Theater for the opening of the film "A League Of Their Own" in New York. The Associated Press has compiled a list of the best sports movies ever made — a one-of-a-kind AP Top 25. "A League of Their Own" checked in at No. 10. (AP Photo/Luis Ribeiro, File)

FILE - In this June 25, 1992, file photo, Madonna arrives at the Ziegfeld Theater for the opening of the film "A League Of Their Own" in New York. The Associated Press has compiled a list of the best sports movies ever made — a one-of-a-kind AP Top 25. "A League of Their Own" checked in at No. 10. (AP Photo/Luis Ribeiro, File)

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