I know it's a little late, but if you are still looking for a couple of last minute gifts for your sports-loving pals, you could do worse than a classic movie. To help, I've put together a list of some of my favorite sports movies all of which I have in my own library of DVD's) and each one is a "must see!".

1. ROUNDERS: If you are a poker player you not only have already seen this movie, you have memorized it. Best opening line in Hollywood film making history. Great movie even if you don't play the game, but I suggest you watch it with someone who does.

2. SEABISCUIT: A beautifully crafted film with the most realistic racing scenes ever produced. A wonderful story…I've watched this one 4 or 5 times.

3. THE HUSTLER: Maybe you have to be old enough to remember when going to the "Ball Hall" was a regular night out, but this is still a stunningly honest film. Of course, if you like "The Hustler" you'll have to watch the sequel, "The Color of Money." (It's better than most people give it credit for.)

4. BULL DURHAM: Not many sports movies you can watch with your wife or girlfriend, but this one qualifies. Hard to believe this one received no Oscar nominations.

5. HOOSIERS: Must see! The depiction of life in the 1950's is so real, you might think it was filmed then. (Actually, 1985)

6. ROCKY: As great as it is, I think I've reached the point where I've watched it one too many times. Still, no serious sports movie library can be complete without it. (If only the fight scenes were more realistic, it would be the "perfect" movie.)

7. THE NATURAL: One of the best films ever made, regardless of genre. It's so good that even the fantasy stuff (like Hobbs knocking the cover off the ball) is okay.

8. FIELD OF DREAMS: I'll watch this movie at least once a year, just so I can hear James Earl Jones say the word "base-ball." This might be the best sports movie of all time.

9. FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS: Best football movie ever made. Name another sports film with action scenes as realistic as this?

10. THE ROOKIE: Dennis Quaid has done his share of sports movies, but this one is the best of the bunch. Another true story.

Others I recommend:

MIRACLE

JERRY MAGUIRE

HEAVEN CAN WAIT

RUDY

61*

TIN CUP

ANY GIVEN SUNDAY

THE CINCINNATI KID

BLUE CHIPS

SEARCHING FOR BOBBY FISCHER

THE PROGRAM

BRIAN'S SONG

By no means is this intended to be a complete list. But if, by chance, there is a movie above that you haven't seen, run out right now and buy it for yourself and forget the gift idea altogether.

Hey, got a movie you think should have been on my list? Let's hear from you.