Friday's P.M. Hot Clicks: Sports Movies at the Academy Awards

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Sports Movies at the Academy Awards

Million Dollar Baby (2004)

Wins (4): Best Picture, Actress (Hilary Swank), Supporting Actor (Morgan Freeman), Director (Clint Eastwood) — Nominations (3): Best Actor (Clint Eastwood), Editing, Adapted Screenplay

Chariots of Fire (1981)

Wins (4): Best Picture, Original Screenplay, Costume Design, Original Score — Nominations (3): Best Supporting Actor (Ian Holm), Director (Hugh Hudson), Editing

Rocky (1976)

Wins (3): Best Picture, Director (John G. Avildsen), Editing — Nominations (7): Best Actor (Sylvester Stallone), Actress (Talia Shire), Supporting Actor (Burgess Meredith), Supporting Actor (Burt Young), Original Screenplay (Sylvester Stallone), Sound, Original Song ("Gonna Fly Now")

The Hustler (1961)

Wins (2): Best Cinematography, Art Direction — Nominations (7): Best Picture, Actor (Paul Newman), Actress (Piper Laurie), Supporting Actor (Jackie Gleason), Supporting Actor (George C. Scott), Director (Robert Rossen), Adapted Screenplay

Raging Bull (1980)

Wins (2): Best Actor (Robert De Niro), Editing — Nominations (6): Best Picture, Supporting Actor (Joe Pesci), Supporting Actress (Cathy Moriarty), Director (Martin Scorsese), Cinematography, Sound

The Fighter (2010)

Wins (2): Best Supporting Actor (Christian Bale), Supporting Actress (Melissa Leo) — Nominations (5): Best Picture, Supporting Actress (Amy Adams), Director (David O. Russell), Editing, Original Screenplay

National Velvet (1944)

Wins (2): Best Supporting Actress (Anne Revere), Editing — Nominations (3): Director (Clarence Brown), Cinematography, Art Direction

The Champ (1931)

Wins (2): Best Actor (Wallace Beery), Original Screenplay — Nominations (2): Best Picture, Director (King Vidor)

Somebody Up There Likes Me (1956)

Wins (2): Best Cinematography, Art Direction — Nominations (1): Best Editing

Pride of the Yankees (1942)

Wins (1): Best Editing — Nominations (10): Best Picture, Actor (Gary Cooper), Actress (Teresa Wright), Original Screenplay, Cinematography, Art Direction, Sound, Special Effects, Original Score

Heaven Can Wait (1978)

Wins (1): Best Art Direction — Nominations (8): Best Picture, Actor (Warren Beatty), Supporting Actor (Jack Warden), Supporting Actress (Dyan Cannon), Director (Warren Beatty and Buck Henry), Adapted Screenplay, Cinematography, Original Score

Jerry Maguire (1996)

Wins (1): Best Supporting Actor (Cuba Gooding, Jr.) — Nominations (4): Best Picture, Actor (Tom Cruise), Original Screenplay, Editing

Breaking Away (1979)

Wins (1): Best Original Screenplay — Nominations (4): Best Picture, Supporting Actress (Barbara Barrie), Director (Peter Yates), Adaptation Score

The Color of Money (1986)

Wins (1): Best Actor (Paul Newman) — Nominations (3): Best Supporting Actress (Mary Elizabeth Manstrantonio), Adapted Screenplay, Art Direction

The Blind Side (2009)

Wins (1): Best Actress (Sandra Bullock) — Nominations (1): Best Picture

Seabiscuit (2003)

Nominations (7): Best Picture, Adapted Screenplay, Cinematography, Editing, Art Direction, Costume Design, Sound Mixing

Moneyball (2011)

Nominations (6): Best Picture, Actor (Brad Pitt), Supporting Actor (Jonah Hill), Adapted Screenplay, Editing, Sound Mixing

Foxcatcher (2014)

Nominations (5): Best Actor (Steve Carrell), Supporting Actor (Mark Ruffalo), Director (Bennett Miller), Original Screenplay, Makeup and Hairstyling

The Natural (1984)

Nominations (4): Best Supporting Actress (Glenn Close), Cinematography, Art Direction, Original Score

Field of Dreams (1989)

Nominations (3): Best Picture, Adapted Screenplay, Original Score

The Great White Hope (1970)

Nominations (2): Best Actor (James Earl Jones), Actress (Jane Alexander)

This Sporting Life (1963)

Nominations (2): Best Actor (Richard Harris), Actress (Rachel Roberts)

Ali (2001)

Nominations (2): Best Actor (Will Smith), Supporting Actor (Jon Voight)

The Wrestler (2008)

Nominations (2): Best Actor (Mickey Rourke), Supporting Actress (Marisa Tomei)

Hoosiers (1986)

Nominations (2): Best Supporting Actor (Dennis Hopper), Original Score

The Hurricane (1999)

Nominations (1): Best Actor (Denzel Washington)

Creed (2015)

Nominations (1): Best Supporting Actor (Sylvester Stallone)

Warrior (2011)

Nominations (1): Best Supporting Actor (Nick Nolte)

The Karate Kid (1984)

Nominations (1): Best Supporting Actor (Pat Morita)

Bang the Drum Slowly (1973)

Nominations (1): Best Supporting Actor (Vincent Gardenia)

Bull Durham (1988)

Nominations (1): Best Original Screenplay

Hoop Dreams (1994)

Nominations (1): Best Editing

The Longest Yard (1975)

Nominations (1): Best Editing

Real Steel (2011)

Touchstone Pictures/Everett Collection

Nominations (1): Best Visual Effects

Rocky III (1982)

Nominations (1): Best Original Song ("Eye of the Tiger")

The Karate Kid, Part II (1986)

Nominations (1): Best Original Song ("Glory of Love")

I only saw four movies at the theater this year -- Gone Girl (pretty good), Fault in our Stars (depressing; wife made me go), Unbroken (book was much better) and Divergent (feel asleep halfway through) -- so I'm probably not qualified to give any type of Oscars review. I'll leave that to the experts. In the meantime, here's a list of the 2014 box office leaders and the above gallery of sports movies at the Academy Awards to get you ready for Sunday night. (click here for full-size gallery).

Charles Barkley Turns 52

Charles Barkley turned 52 today and we are celebrating with these 52 random quotes and facts about the Hall of Famer. Did you know he successfully wrote off thousands in fines for fighting and other transgressions as "ordinary expenses" on his taxes? 

Top 10 Announcing Meltdowns

In honor of Bobby Knight, Awful Announcing has compiled the 10 all-time announcing meltdowns in sports history. This Chris Berman clip, which didn't make the list, is my all-time favorite. Just put on your headphones as the language gets salty.

P.M. Lovely Lady of the Day

There was a flurry of NBA trade activity yesterday but the Hornets did not make a move. They are obviously counting on secret weapon Laken Michee, a member of the Honey Bees, to lead them to glory  (click here for full-size gallery).

Parks and Recreation Athlete Cameos

From Andrew Luck to John Cena, a look at all the athletes who have appeared on the NBC show.

Angry Coach of the Day

Stay away from Idaho coach Don Verlin. He's in quite the mood.

Most Unique Glove in Baseball

The glove of #Athletics switch-pitcher Pat Venditte, which fits both his hands. He'll throw both RH & LH today. pic.twitter.com/5riF0PWSUB

— John Hickey (@JHickey3) February 20, 2015

BFF Club Meets at NFL Combine

Belichick and Rex.
Friends forever.

Wait... what??? #NFLCombine pic.twitter.com/57CjWxZwtB

— NFL Network (@nflnetwork) February 20, 2015

Poor Pablo

“You caught me at a bad angle” says Pablo Sandoval of unflattering photo. http://t.co/uN4SRQdtLw pic.twitter.com/HROxCE2Xsj

— The Sporting News (@sportingnews) February 20, 2015

#PandaPose: Red Sox Teammates Emulate Pablo Sandoval http://t.co/zCwbKP3Y0H pic.twitter.com/zx8XZqHVO3

— Boston.com Red Sox News (@BDCSox) February 20, 2015

Great Moments in Pizza Art

Who knew pizza art was such a big thing?

Just Because It's His Birthday

Charles Barkley Golf swing thou😂😂😂 https://t.co/wTO9MQUOFg

— Cisco Shields (@LKRBOI) June 16, 2014

Odds & Ends

From the Vault: Photos of Kevin Garnett's first tenure in Minnesota ... Travel aliases for the 2012-13 Knicks. Steve Novak (a.k.a. - Bud Weiser) is my favorite ... Bill Belichick refuses to let any barbecue sauce go to waste ... Ranking all the NBA Trade Deadline deals ... A Dodgers prospect lost 20 pounds by eating fewer tacos ... The Nationals are excited about Star Wars Day on July 19 ... The Rams hired former Seminole and Panther Chris Weinke as their new QB coach ... A look at where straight-to-NBA players would've attended college ... Carson councilman Albert Robles is excited about the potential new stadium for the Chargers and Raiders ... Funniest GIFs of the Week ... Hottest Celebrity Instagrams of the Week ... A ranking of every Rihanna song ... A ranking of every Nirvana song. Galleries: Floyd Mayweather's greatest hits; Manny Pacquiao's greatest hits after news broke Friday that their long-awaited fight will take place May 2 in Las Vegas.

Ryan Johansen. You're My Hero

Blue Jackets forwardNick Foligno lost a bet to teammate Ryan Johansen and was forced to make this ad. As you can tell, he's thrilled about it. 

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Cell Phone Ping Pong

New Zealand table tennis pro Matt Hetherington is so good he can dominate with a cell phone (or cell phone battery) instead of a paddle.

Behind the Scenes With Erin Heatherton

Meet the newest SI Swimsuit model and vote in the Rookie of the Year contest.

Frasier Sings Frasier Theme Song

I get teased relentlessly for my love of Frasier but I don't care. It's a great show. And since Kelsey Grammar turns 60 on Sunday, I felt compelled to link to this video. Good night, Seattle!

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