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A Legend in Bookmaking Tells the Story of an Industry and His Career More than fifty-million people in the U.S. now bet on sports, and the many apps now available have put the excitement of this world at fans’ fingertips. But before FanDuel and Draft King, Las Vegas was where fortunes were won...

Golfers know that golf includes dramatic, heart-breaking, frustrating, exhilarating, and humorous moments — sometimes during the same round of golf. Often sprinkled with some exaggeration, these stories are not just tales but personal experiences. Shared and re-told at gatherings of friends and family, they weave a tapestry of camaraderie and shared moments.

In "Abner Haynes: An American Hero," we celebrate the extraordinary life of Abner Haynes—a trailblazer who shattered the barriers of segregation in football and became a beacon of hope for countless athletes and students who would follow him. Through unwavering determination and hard work, Abner not only excelled on the field but also championed the cause of equality and respect in sports.

The fascinating untold story of one scientist’s pursuit of a legendary surfer in his quest to define human nature, written with the compelling drama and narrative insight of Why Fish Don’t Exist and The Lost City of Z. Deep in the archives of New York’s American Museum of Natural History...

Everyone told the “Denali Damsels,” as the team called themselves, that it couldn’t be done: women were incapable of climbing mountains on their own. Men had walked on the moon; women still had not stood on the highest points on Earth. But these six women were unwilling to be limited by sexists and misogynists. They pushed past barriers in society at large, the climbing world, and their own bodies. And then, when disaster struck at the worst time on their expedition, they could either keep their wits and prove their mettle, or die and confirm the worst opinions of men.

The Balance is coach Aimee Boorman’s inside account of the growth of a transcendent athlete and the tumultuous events—from the dictatorial coaching of Martha Karolyi to the sexual abuse by Larry Nassar—that upended the lives of many girls, including Biles. Simone Biles is one of the greatest athletes of all time. She’s won six all-around world championships and eleven Olympic medals (seven gold).

In Five Banners, Feinstein tells the inside history of Coach K’s forty-two-year career at Duke and its five NCAA championships, from the first, against Kansas in 1991, to the most recent, in 2015 against Wisconsin. With unparalleled access to Coach K, the team, and its staff, Feinstein takes listeners on a mesmerizing ride into the locker room and onto the court. Full of intimate details, personal memories, and previously untold on- and off-court stories, it is a book that only Feinstein could write.

Bare Knuckle Kings: 19th Century Champions by Stu Armstrong takes listeners into the heart of the bare-knuckle boxing world during one of its most vibrant and dangerous eras—the 19th century. This meticulously researched book brings to life the champions who rose from humble beginnings to forge legacies in a sport that was as raw as it was revered. Armstrong highlights each fighter’s journey, from their origins to the brutal and often bloody matches that cemented their reputations as legends of the ring.

هرع العروسان إلى غرفتهما في الفندق فقد طالت مراسم الزفاف واحتفالاته وبإمكانهما الآن التفرغ لما هو أهم بكثير. أقفل الزوج باب الغرفة كي لا يزعجهما أحد، أما الزوجة...

Zwei Jahrzehnte Motorsport-Geschichte: Ein Blick hinter die Kulissen von Red Bull Racing "No Risk, No Fun" lautet einer der Leitsätze von Teamchef Christian Horner für das Red Bull Racing Team. Das beschreibt sehr gut die Motivation und den Weg zum Erfolg der Rennfahrer aus diesem Stall.

'Sue's passion for sport in this country is unmatched' David Beckham 'England means so much to Sue. She has made a massive difference over the years for the Lionesses and she has left the whole game in a much better place' Jill Scott Sue Campbell has been creating change all her life. Starting...

In Forged by Speed, Steve shares his incredible story, from the Steel City to the top step of the world championship podium. Honest, compelling and funny, it is the autobiography of a British sporting legend.

(Extrem-)Sport prägt das Leben von Helmut Linzbichler: Ultralaufen, Bergsteigen, Klettern und Skifahren betreibt er seit Jahrzehnten mit Leidenschaft. Er stand als ältester Europäer auf dem Gipfel des Mount Everest, bestieg alle Seven Summits, lief beim Badwater Ultramarathon mehr als 200 km durch das Tal des Todes und beim Transamerikalauf 5.000 km quer durch die USA. Das Herantasten an die eigenen Grenzen – körperlich ebenso wie mental – ist das Lebenselixier des Österreichers.

Pulsating with a unique sense of family and community in a place where hurling is a way of life, Joe Canning’s memoir reflects on the standards of excellence he sometimes felt chained to, the suffocation of trying to meet other people’s expectations and the personal battles that brought perspective to a singular focus on winning. Thoughtful and revealing, this is the remarkable story of one of Ireland’s greatest hurlers.

For years, the national media has been left unchecked for its careless, incomplete, and often inaccurate portrayal of Todd Marinovich’s meteoric rise to fame, cataclysmic collapse, and unsteady path to self-realization. Now, for the first time, Todd tells his story in his own words, and nothing is off limits. Marinovich dives into the making of America’s first “test-tube athlete,” detailing Todd’s upbringing under his father’s unconventional care and his early entry into elite athletics along with its relentless spotlight.

The story of the first bilateral above-the-knee amputee to become an IRONMAN champion. Roderick Sewell II was born without the tibia in both of his legs. Before he turned two years old, his mother, Marian, made the tough choice to have his legs amputated so that he could continue wrestling with...

#1 National Bestseller No stone is left unturned in this candid memoir by one of Canada’s greatest curlers From the first slides as a toddler at her hometown Winnipeg curling club to the top step of the Olympic podium, Jennifer Jones has risen to become one of curling’s greatest players...

El streamer de Fórmula 1 de referencia en España explica las claves de su pasión por el mayor espectáculo del mundo. De primeras, la Fórmula 1 es una competición complicada de seguir. Es normal volverse loco con los mil y un aspectos necesarios para comprender, saber leer y, sobre todo, disfrutar un Gran Premio. Es imposible amar la Fórmula 1 sin entender su contexto, pero, una vez lo entiendes, no puedes despegarte de ella. Cuando la locura se apodera de esta competición —algo que sucede con frecuencia—, no hay deporte que se le acerque.

Life Lessons Thru the Lens of Hockey invites listeners to reflect on their own journeys. Ultimately, this book is a heartfelt tribute to the game that shaped the author’s understanding of life. The rink of life, much like the concrete pit of childhood games, is filled with opportunities and obstacles.

When Kenny Albert was growing up, family gatherings sounded a lot like a dispatch from the first all-sports radio station. There was his father, Marv, whose voice shaped the sound of modern basketball, and there too were his uncles Al and Steve—a trio of professional play-by-play men with a listenership that spanned the country. It was only a matter of time before Kenny, armed with a toy tape recorder, yearned to follow in their footsteps. Some 3,000 broadcasts later, Kenny Albert has amassed countless stories from the world of sports and media. A