Unrequited Love Story: ‘Bull Durham’ at 30
Posted Jun 21, 2018
When he broke into Hollywood, Ron Shelton made a promise to himself. “If I got one shot to direct,” he remembered thinking, “I’ll make a sports movie I would like to see.” At that point, Shelton already had the idea for Bull Durham. Released 30 years ago this week, the romantic comedy tells the tale of aging career minor league catcher Crash Davis (Kevin Costner).
(The Ringer)
Related: Other News
ACC Football title game moves to earlier timeslot on championship SaturdayThe Atlantic Coast Conference football championship game is moving from its traditional primetime spot to noon, a move that means it will no longer be...
Mon Jan 26, 2026Dabo Swinney accuses Ole Miss, Pete Golding of tampering after portal signee Luke Ferrelli flipped
Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney came to his Friday news conference with receipts. He rifled through them while accusing Ole Miss and its new head...
Mon Jan 26, 2026
College basketball Saturday winners, losers, scores
Saturday proved to be a special showing for the dominant Class of 2025. Illinois' Keaton Wagler, Houston's Kingston Flemings, and BYU's AJ Dybantsa all cracked...
Sun Jan 25, 2026
UNC Basketball Transfer Tracker: Puff Johnson makes Ohio St. debut, Elliot Cadeau clutch
Ian Jackson and Elliot Cadeau helped their teams continue their rolls while Tyler Nickel and Jalen Washington’s No. 11 Vanderbilt Commodores ended a three-game skid...
Sun Jan 25, 2026