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In this fascinating and exhaustively researched book, the first of its kind in the English language, Tom Williams brings to life French football’s chequered coming of age over the last 40 years. Featuring exclusive interviews with great figures of the French game such as Alain Giresse, Jean-Pierre Papin, Emmanuel Petit and Blaise Matuidi, and with a cast of characters that also includes Michel Platini, Thierry Henry, Karim Benzema, Chris Waddle and Lionel Messi, it's a book no football fan will want to miss.

El Vicente Calderón cumple 50 años, pero el Atlético de Madrid tiene más de 113 años de historia en los que fue acomodándose en distintas casas que ayudaron a su evolución. 50 años del Vicente Calderón nos sitúa en los campos en los que jugó antes de llegar a la ribera del Manzanares...

Did you know that until April 1975 women in the UK were not permitted to race more than four miles and were banned from racing against men? Back in the 1960s, women started to break the rules and ‘crash’ men’s road races, challenging discrimination and showing that they were perfectly capable of running marathons – or even further.

"Even before the start of spring training, Herzog had said, 'If Rich Billings is the starting catcher again, we're in deep trouble.' When that evaluation was passed along to Billings, he simply nodded and said, 'Whitey, obviously, has seen me play.'" In early 1973, gonzo sportswriter Mike Shropshire agreed to cover the Texas Rangers for the Fort-Worth Star-Telegram, not realizing that the Rangers were arguably the worst team in baseball history.

The history of golf is a captivating journey that spans centuries and continents, evolving from a rudimentary pastime in medieval Scotland to a global phenomenon with rich competitive traditions. Emerging in the 15th century on the misty landscapes of Scottish links, golf faced attempts to curb its popularity, only to persist and flourish. The 18th century witnessed the formalization of golf courses, with the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews standing as a testament to the game's growing stature.

Overtime Kids is an inspiring account of the smallest school to ever win the Kentucky State High School Basketball Championship, knocking out the highest scoring player in history in the process! Discover with Dr. Don Miller how this humble coal-mining town produced some of the state's most determined players ever and the tremendous lifelong principles that guided them to the championship and beyond. This story of the Carr Creek High 1956 Kentucky State Champions is truly an inspiration to students and sports fans everywhere.

A Brief History of the New York Yankees tells the story of the greatest baseball dynasty in a unique style. It is a fast and enjoyable listen. It will appeal to all baseball fans as well as the avid Yankee followers. This short history of the Yankee dynasty begins with the Highlanders before the team became the historic New York club. It fits perfectly with our continued fast paced sports fan and country. No longer do you have to read a 400 page history to learn about the greatest dynasty in sports history.

The story behind ESPN's founding — an electrifying, high-stakes journey that embodies the spirit of innovation, one that will inspire, entertain, and teach you lessons about entrepreneurship, perseverance, and thinking big. Bill Rasmussen, whose perspective is as close to the heartbeat of...

في هذه المقدِّمة الموجزة، يستعرض مايك كرونِن تاريخ الرياضة من أصولها المرتبطة بالألعاب التنافسيَّة والطقوس الدينيَّـة إلى موقعها اليوم بمثابة ظاهرةٍ عالميَّة. ويتناول مختلف الرياضات من الألعاب الجماعيَّة كالرغبي والكريكيت وكرة القدم إلى الألعاب الفرديَّة مثل الغولف والتنس والتزلُّج، موضِّحاً كيف ظهرَت هذه الألعاب لأوَّل مرَّة وجذبت اهتمام الأناس العاديِّين، وكيف تطوَّرت الرياضة في حياتنا اليوميَّة. وبينما يستكشف كرونِن العلاقة بين الرياضة والطبقة والنوع الاجتماعي والتجارة والهويَّة والأخلاق، فإنَّه يُبرز بعض القضايا المركزيَّة التي تشهدها الرياضة اليوم، بما في ذلك الهواية والاحتراف، والأجور المرتفعة للاعبين المحترفين، والغش واستعمال المنشِّطات، ومعايير اللعب النظيف.

POURQUOI NOUS AIMONS LE GOLF – Une histoire en 50 moments de légende Un livre-hommage à la passion, à l’élégance et aux émotions uniques du golf. Vous aimez le golf ? Alors vous savez qu’il ne s’agit pas seulement de swing, de clubs ou de scores. C’est un sport de cœur, de souvenirs, de gestes silencieux et de respect. C’est un moment figé sur un green au coucher du soleil. Un putt qui change une carrière. Une Ryder Cup qui bascule. Un souvenir que vous n’oublierez jamais.

The Forgotten Marlins: A Tribute to the 1956-1960 Original Miami Marlins brings to life one of the most colorful and flamboyant teams to ever grace the diamonds of minor league baseball. Includes rarely-heard stories about baseball’s Satchel Paige’s years in Miami, including interviews with ballplayers. During their five years of existence, the Marlins featured such prominent personalities as eccentric manager Pepper Martin, free-spirited southpaw pitcher Mickey McDermott, maverick promoter Bill Veeck, and the iconic Hall-of-Famer Satchel Paige.

Si vous êtes un passionné de football, vous ne pouvez pas ne pas connaître la réponse à ces 50 questions inédites sur votre sport préféré. Si vous voulez épater vos amis, vos proches ou vos collègues de bureaux, vous ne pouvez pas ne pas connaître la réponse à ces incroyables anecdotes ou événements.

This covers the great, near-great, and never-were in a wide range of athletic endeavors. Naturally, all major sports are included: Football, Baseball, Basketball, with many notes about Golf, Boxing, Horse racing, Auto racing, Tennis, Track, Bowling, Hockey, renowned broadcasters, and an overall mixture of such sports as Wrestling, Pool, Marbles, Archery, Cricket, even Horseshoe pitching. It’s all here! Written and narrated with exceptional knowledge and humor.

From the tennis court to the boxing ring, the athletics track to the football pitch, the visibility of women in sport has been gathering pace. Women's competitions are increasingly popular. In Roar Sam takes a deep dive into the experiences of some of sport's most high-profile female athletes—some have overcome heartbreaking adversity to reach the top of their game; others have succeeded in the face of prejudice. Featuring a series of candid interviews from some of sport's most successful women, Sam lifts the lid on what it takes to reach those heights

For close to half a century after World War II, Marty Glickman was the voice of New York sports. His distinctive style of broadcasting, on television and especially on the radio, garnered for him legions of fans who would not miss his play-by-play accounts. His vocabulary and method of broadcasting left an indelible mark on the industry, and many of today's most famous sportscasters were Glickman disciples. In Marty Glickman, Jeffrey S. Gurock showcases the life of this important contributor to American popular culture.

Marion Motley was recognized as one of the gridiron's most outstanding players when he was enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1968. His legacy as one of four Black players to reintegrate pro football in 1946 helped blaze a path for Black athletes in the highest echelons of professional sports. This book tells Motley's story of adversity, personal tragedy, and triumphs using archival interviews and new interviews with historians, friends, and descendants.

Made in America is a detailed, behind-the-scenes look at what Ueberroth and his colleagues encountered on the road to the 1984 games. Despite the international intrigues, terrorist threats, boycotts, and financial obstacles, Ueberroth managed to make the Los Angeles Olympics an unprecedented success—and the standard for future games.

Baseball explores the history of organized baseball during the mid-twentieth century, examining the sport on and off the field and contextualizing its development as both sport and business. Steven P. Gietschier begins with the Great Depression, looking at how those years of economic turmoil shaped the sport and how baseball responded. Gietschier covers a then-burgeoning group of owners, players, and key figures whose stories figure prominently in baseball's past and some of whom are still prominent in its collective consciousness.

Over their long history, the New York Jets have provided their fans with countless unforgettable football memories. However, not all of them have been enjoyable. And now, every miscalculation and misstep has been compiled into one book–Butt Fumbles, Fake Spikes, Mud Bowls, & Heidi Games: The Top 100 Debacles of the New York Jets–which was updated/expanded in September 2023 for your (dis)pleasure.

Following the 1956-57 NBA season, the Fort Wayne Pistons relocated to Detroit, and the Rochester Royals were moved to Cincinnati. The relocations of the Fort Wayne and Rochester franchises left Syracuse as the last small market team in the NBA.