E:60 on Tuesday, Nov. 8: Revolution, Randall & Persevering Families on ESPN
E:60's Fall season finale will feature four pieces, including the findings of Jeremy Schaap's post-revolution access in Bahrain. Tuesday's 7 p.m. ET E:60 will also look at Randall Cunningham's post-career life, and a pair of brothers and a family who persevere to achieve personal goals.
BAHRAIN'S REVOLUTION
What if a country's biggest athlete, a legend, a hero, a player who brought the nation some of its biggest sporting moments, was at practice one day and was suddenly taken into custody by masked men? What if he was held for months, tortured, his career ended, banned from his team and for playing for his country, all because he expressed his political views? It's not a storyline from a Hollywood script -- that is what allegedly happened in Bahrain. Specifically, it's what Alaa Hubail says happened to him.
Hubail is the most famous soccer player in Bahrain and says similar treatment was forced on his brother, Mohammad, also a member of Bahrain's national soccer team; and to Anwar Al-Makki, Bahrain's internationally ranked table-tennis champion. In a story largely ignored by the Western world, these athletes describe in detail the horrific torture they endured at the hands of their government -- a government that is allied with the United States despite allegations of human rights abuses against pro-democracy protestors. E:60 goes to the Middle East for the first time to investigate how athletes were caught up in the clash of democracy, freedom, repression and politics. Jeremy Schaap reports.
RANDALL CUNNINGHAM
Before there was Michael Vick, before there was Donovan McNabb, there was Randall Cunningham. As Philadelphia's human-highlight machine, he was a playmaker responsible for some of the most spectacular, memorable plays in NFL history. Cunningham revolutionized the position of quarterback, electrifying football with his powerful arm, elusive scrambling and show-stopping athletic talents.
After his career ended, Cunningham accepted a calling to the ministry. In 2010, Pastor Randall's message of hope and healing was tested by the death of his two-and-half-year-old son, Christian. What happens when someone who preaches the Good News confronts tragedy in his personal life? E:60's Chris Connelly profiles Cunningham's journey of faith, from the heights of the NFL to the depths of personal tragedy.
PHILLIPS FAMILY
The first family of college football in 2010 was arguably the Phillips' from Darnestown, Md. Andrew Phillips was a starting guard at Stanford, Colter Phillips was a starting tight end at Virginia and Paul Phillips was a freshman tight end at Indiana. Their father, Bill Phillips -- a former lineman at Evansville University -- was proud of them all, but he was excited about the promise held by his youngest son, 13-year-old Willy.
On August 9, 2010, on a fishing trip to Alaska, Bill and Willy were passengers on a plane that crashed deep in the Alaska wilderness. Bill and former Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens were among those killed. Willy survived. Despite a broken ankle and fear of freezing to death, somehow Willy helped save three other passengers by getting the attention of a search-rescue plane. E:60's Tom Friend tells the unforgettable story of a plane crash, a young teenager's emotional recovery and the inspiration he's gotten from his brothers -- despite a debilitating injury -- while attempting to return to the game their father loved.
BROTHERLY BOND
Most of us aspire to be extraordinary in our lives. But not two brothers from White House, Tenn. - they strive for nothing more than to be ordinary. All Cayden Long, 6, and brother Conner, 8, want is to compete together in children's triathlons. But Cayden has cerebral palsy and can't swim, bike or run. But with Conner towing and pulling and pushing, the two boys are able to compete in triathlons in the South. E:60's Tom Rinaldi tells the heartwarming story of devotion, perseverance and loyalty.

