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Sports reality television shows

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As if the sports aren't real enough, ESPN and other cable channels have dived into the realm of reality television shows, taking viewers behind the scenes of their favorite sports and news programs. Here's a look at what's playing on a station near you:

On ESPN:

• "Dream Job" — "American Idol" style show following 12 contestants as they try to win a one-year anchor contract on "SportsCenter."

• "Beg, Borrow & Deal" — Teams compete across the country without money or assistants.

• "Street Ball" — Documentary style show following playground basketball players competing around the country.

• "The Season" — Documentary style show following different teams and players.

On the Tennis Channel:

• "No Strings" — Follow four pros around the tour.

On the Golf Channel:

• "The Big Break" — Golfers compete for a spot on the Canadian Tour.

On Urban American Television:

• "Urban American Outdoors" — Host Wayne Hubbard lures minorities into learning about the outdoors.

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