Becoming an NHL ref takes more than the ability to skate and not break up fights. We sent our host to the California Referee School at Toyota Sports Center (where the LA Kings train) to learn how hockey officials are molded—and how they keep their teeth. …
The Oakland Coliseum is the last stadium still used for both MLB and NFL games. How do they make the switch? From moving 24,000-pound slabs of concrete to dropping in seats for the “Black Hole,” here’s an inside look at the quick change. …
It’s the ugliest mascot in sports. On the verge of college football season, we experience everything that goes into creating the 7-foot, 20-pound Stanford Tree costume (welding!), wearing it with pride and, of course, using it to chase pretty girls. …
Walking out the first pitch, running with the sexy “Pad Squad,” playing with fireworks, Andrew Santino shows us what goes into the games behind the game at beautiful Petco Park. Yes, he even gets to shoot baseballs out of a giant bat-shaped gun… …
US Olympic Water Polo captain Tony Azevedo shows us what it takes to compete in one of the Games’ most grueling sports. From hard elbows to trick shots, BTL host Andrew Santino learns that winning in the pool involves more than a sweet Speedo. …
We kick off our new series by sneaking into the visiting clubhouse as the Oakland A’s take on the Texas Rangers. Unpacking Josh Hamilton’s bag, stocking his locker and “mudding” up game balls are all part of going behind the lights of the Major Leagues… …