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The top national expert on athletes and crime and the author of Pros and Cons brings us a controversial in-depth look at criminals in the NBA The Kobe Bryant rape case and the arrest of Baylor baske……続きを見る

The story of the Lakers dynasty from 1996 through 2004, when Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal combinedーand collidedーto help bring the Lakers three straight championships and restore the franchise ……続きを見る

**Booklist Starred Review** A fascinating look back on baseball's humble beginnings and its transformation into the national pastime, told through the lives of two men who dominated the game. The ni……続きを見る

“Over two decades, Brett Favre was as compelling a figure as any in the National Football League. He alone was 'Must-See TV.' In Gunslinger, Jeff Pearlman provides an extraordinary look at every fac……続きを見る

Who’s the Smartest Dodgers Fan in the Room? As a young broadcaster, Vin Scully challenged a Dodgers player to an ice skating raceーand won! Did the Voice of the Dodgers defeat Don Drysdale? Maury Wi……続きを見る

From acclaimed sports writer and bestselling author Jeff Pearlman,a searing and insightful look into the life and career of Barry Bonds, one of the most celebrated, contradictory and controversial s……続きを見る

The New York Times bestselling author of Sweetness delivers the first all-encompassing account of the 1980s Los Angeles Lakers, one of professional sports’ most-reveredーand dominantーdynasties. The……続きを見る

The never-before-told story of the momentous season torn in half by the bitter players strike. Sourcing incredible and extensive interviews with almost all of the major participants in the strike, S……続きを見る

For baseball lovers, nothing rivals the excitement and intensity of the World Series. In Shadows of Glory, Dave Brown and Jeff Rodimer recount 18 lesser-known but fascinating stories about the Fall ……続きを見る

“Steve Young is a hero of mine. . . His perseverance, intelligence, and, most of all, grace under pressure, NFL-style, make this book a fascinating read.” ーTom Brady In the most candid and compelli……続きを見る

Scotland's Lost Clubs: Giving the Names You've Heard the Story They Own is the gripping, constantly surprising, intrinsically romantic and all too commonly tragic story of some of Scotland's lost fo……続きを見る

“The best baseball book of the year . . . a close, exceptionally well-written look into the game’s epidemic of ruptured elbow ligaments.” ーThe Boston Globe The import of baseball pitchers is exceed……続きを見る

To many, an association between Jews and sports seems almost oxymoronic--yet Jews have been prominent in boxing, basketball, and fencing, and some would argue that hurler Sandy Koufax is America's g……続きを見る

Every community has a sports hero, but do you know who they are? Author Jeff Welsch, the Montana sports editor for Lee Newspapers, researched the record books; interviewed athletes, coaches, and loc……続きを見る

A celebration of sailing, featuring profiles on the world’s greatest races & sailors, as well as technical analysis of some of the best racing boats. Whether it is to test the high seas on around-th……続きを見る

Red Odyssey: Liverpool FC 1892-2017 is a uniquely affectionate and often deeply moving history of one of the greatest sports institutions on the planet. Born in the fire of boardroom conflict and la……続きを見る

Wimbledon has long stood at the pinnacle of British and world tennis. But, as Kevin Jefferys shows in this ground-breaking new study, Britain has a rich history of international standard play beyond……続きを見る

When Walter Smith snatched Marco Negri from the grasps of the Italian superpowers in 1997, Rangers fans were in for a mighty shock. The cult hero smashed in 33 goals in his first 29 games, but frust……続きを見る

Stanley Park Story: Life, Love and the Merseyside Derby charts the recent history of the longest continuous running derby game in English football. Liverpool and Everton have now contested the fixtu……続きを見る

Howard Nathan. A. J. Guyton. Sergio McClain. Marcus Griffin. Frank Williams. Shaun Livingston. This dazzling constellation of talent helped make Peoria a prep basketball hotbed from the 1980s to the……続きを見る

"The Yankees play such smart baseball that it’s almost as if they beat you wearing tuxedos." - Billy Beane Baseball has produced more classic quotes than any other sport, by not only the……続きを見る

A moving story of how a legendary football team was lost to tragedy – and how this disaster irrevocably altered the lives of the survivors and the bereaved families, and ultimately brought shame on ……続きを見る

College football is a sport of rivalriesーand no two teams were ever more perfectly matched than the Miami Hurricanes and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. In Perfect Rivals, award-winning sportswriter……続きを見る

1992/93: It was the season to be cheerful if you were a Rangers fan. Walter Smith assembled a squad full of courage, and no shortage of skill. A combination of both qualities would see the Light Blu……続きを見る

In 2015, Jurgen Klopp arrived at Anfield and set about rebuilding a sports empire. He would need to transform its legions of fans from doubters into believersーand, in the process, would take them o……続きを見る

Pedro Gomez of ESPN was a beloved figure in baseball. His death from sudden cardiac arrest on Feb. 7, 2021, unleashed an outpouring of heartfelt tributes. He was 58, both a hard-nosed reporter and a……続きを見る

A remarkable portrait of the heroic people who faced the threat of extermination by the Nazis and resisted by any means possibleーwhether through boxing, exposing the reality of death camps, armed g……続きを見る

Tortured: The Sam English Story is the fascinating yet tragic tale of a footballer destined to become one of the greatest goalscorers in Scottish football history, but who by his own admission becam……続きを見る

Champions Under Lockdown is the third book in the Red Odyssey series. It tells the story of an extraordinary season from the perspective of the terraces. After their epic 2018/19 season, in 2019/20 ……続きを見る

Sport is an integral part of British culture and an important aspect of modern life. Although its importance has been recognised by academic historians, sport has yet to be fully appreciated in the ……続きを見る