60 Minutes Sports

WANT TO BET? – Several states have their eyes on New Jersey, where Gov. Chris Christie is trying to make sports gambling legal so he can tax it. But even if he succeeds in the Supreme Court, illegal bookmakers will still have a thriving business say two former mobsters who once took illegal bets. Jack Ford reports. Sarah Koch and Deirdre Cohen are the producers A SECOND ACT – Eddie George reached heights few have ever achieved on the football fields of the Big Ten and the NFL before he hit the low many NFL players find themselves in post-career. But he was able, after therapy, to remake himself in the business world and on television. But there are no limits for George, now he’s playing Shakespeare! Armen Keteyian reports. Alan Goldberg is the producer. THE NORTH COUNTRY BOYS – In 1980, a bunch of local community leaders in an old upstate-New York resort town put on the Winter Olympics for the world to see. Thirty-four years later, surviving members of the original gang from Lake Placid, New York, reminisce about how they created a moment in American history in their small village that could never be done today, as the games have become a multibillion-dollar media extravaganza. Jim Axelrod reports. Clem Taylor is the producer. PREVIEW – Before Shaun White won Olympic snowboarding gold, there was Jeremy Jones, whose wild rides on some on the steepest mountains inspired a generation of riders. Now this pioneer is upping the ante as he takes his board to some of the most remote mountain ranges on the planet, where even helicopters can’t go. Sharyn Alfonsi reports. Keith Sharman is the producer.

"Game Used" looks at the increasingly profitable sports memorabilia market. "KD" interviews and profiles NBA player Kevin Durant about how he is considered to be the second best player in the NBA. "Sled Hockey" offers a behind the scene look at the competitive sport of sled hockey. "Gate Crasher" previews a profile of skier Mikaela Shiffrin.

"7-On-7" looks at the controversy building behind 7-on-7 football. "Fantasy" examines the growth and popularity of fantasy sports leagues. "The Great Falls" looks at the dangers associated with whitewater kayaking on the Potomac River. "Built by Bama" previews a segment that goes behind these scenes of the Alabama football team.

"The Black Quarterback" talks to the men who helped break down one of the last racial barriers in the NFL. "Football Island" rebroadcasts and updates a segment on how American Samoa is a breeding ground for top football talent. "The Ride of His Life" rebroadcasts a segment on big wave surfer Garrett McNamara. "The Stars in Stripes" previews a segment on NFL referees.

"America's Cup" takes a look at the new state-of-the-art technology behind U.S. Team Oracle's entry into the world famous yacht race. "The Birdmen" rebroadcasts and updates a segment on a group of extreme athletes who have made a suit the can fly. "Doubles" rebroadcasts and updates a segment on the Bryan twins two of the most successful tennis doubles players in the world. "Secretariat" looks back at the career of one the most famous racehorses in the world.

"Dodger Green" goes behind the scenes with the L.A. Dodgers and looks at how their new owners are spending a lot of money in an effort to create a winning team. "Boomer" interviews ESPN Anchor Chris Berman. "Pete Dye" profiles the world-renowned golf course designer. "Dark Horse" previews a profile of horse trainer Doug O'Neill.

"The Making of Super Bowl XLVII" goes behind the scenes in New Orleans to look at the production of Super Bowl XLVII and catches the infamous second half blackout as it happens. "NFL Films" looks at the family of Ed and Steve Sabol the creators of NFL films. "The Ride of His Life" previews a segment on a big wave surfer who wants to surf a 100 foot wave.