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Bloomsbury presents Extra Time written and read by Daniel Gray. FEATURED IN THE SCOTSMAN'S SPORT BOOKS OF 2020 A collection of lyrical sweet-nothings whispered to late goals, local radio commentators, referees falling over and 47 other reminders of why we love football. Despite its flaws and...

Drew Millard loves golf. As a kid, he enjoyed the game, but since college, his clubs had been gathering dust in his parents' basement. And then, a bout with depression led him back home to haul them out of the unfinished storage. It was what the doctor had ordered. In addition to medication and therapy, Drew needed to exercise. Exercise was not something he did. But golf? Sure, why not? As Drew fumbled his way through his first round in years, he discovered that sucking at golf was his new calling, one that helped him find a sense of balance and rhythm—both on the course and in his own mind.

'A wonderful memoir . . . richly insightful, and deeply moving' - Ramachandra Guha 'A fascinating and insightful read.' - Vir Sanghvi 'Delightful... A wonderful read.' - Pritish Nandy Eminent journalist Pradeep Magazine's memoir is a story of lived, real experiences, of joy, sorrow, fear, loss...

From the twisted and juvenile mind that brought you the national best seller Anchorboy comes another rollicking collection of embarrassing stories that'll make you laugh, cry, and feel just a little bit uncomfortable.

"Did I ever tell you about Wilt Chamberlain?" "Did I ever tell you about Bob Cousy?" "Did I ever tell you about Joe DiMaggio?" Whenever Arnold "Red" Auerbach starts a sentence with those six words—"Did I ever tell you about ... "—anyone within earshot should prepare to hear a marvelous story...

«En sentido literal, Villoro es un periodista y profesor de li­teratura mexicano. Pero cuando escribe de futbol esos títu­los son insuficientes. Al abordar "el juego hermoso", el autor es un poeta y un crítico, un filósofo y un historiador, un ob­servador atento y un fan entregado»...

Twenty-five celebrated writers share the inspiring words and timeless wisdom of the athletic coaches who changed and influenced their lives and pass on the sage advice they received...

When most sports fans hear the stat 3,000, they immediately turn to baseball. But for those fans whose breath comes out in frosty puffs, and who bleed ice and snow, 3,000 can only mean one thing - the glory of Montreal Canadiens hockey. The "Original One" of the "Original Six", the Montreal Canadiens hockey team is practically synonymous with superlative: The most Stanley Cup championship victories, with 24? The Montreal Canadiens. The highest number of regular-season wins? The Montreal Canadiens. The oldest active franchise in the NHL? The Montreal Canadiens.

Ken Rappoport’s Tales from the North Carolina Tar Heels Locker Room is a compilation of the best notes, quotes, and anecdotes from North Carolina lore. Meet a coach nicknamed 'Bloody Neck', a player called 'The Blind Bomber', and a team known as the 'White Phantoms'. And, of course, there is Michael Jordan. Tales from the North Carolina Tar Heels Locker Room captures the anecdotes and memories that have defined this team from the early 20th century up through their success in the 2000s.

The victory and legend of the Super Bowl XLV-winning Green Bay Packers continues in Chuck Carlson’s Tales from the Green Bay Packers Sideline. In this behind-the-scenes look at the NFL’s second oldest franchise, Carlson captures the determination, aggression, and vision that have constantly spurred the Packers to greatness. Through interviews and extensive research, Carlson brings to life stories from Packers legends such as Curly Lambeau, Vince Lombardi, Bart Starr, Ray Nitschke, Brett Favre, and the stars of today’s Packers like Aaron Rodgers and Clay Matthews, Jr.

In State of Play, 12-year Major League veteran, Emmy Award-winning MLB Network analyst, and best-selling author Bill Ripken breaks down these modern statistical methods to explain which ones make sense in the game's historical context, bringing them together with proven old-school strategies. He simplifies those sabermetric terms hastily added to the baseball lexicon without being fully realized, taking new-school confusion out of old-school baseball's tried-and-true common sense. 

The daredevil who leaped from a helicopter onto the back of a marlin and rode it rodeo-style. A staggering 3,001 bass caught in a single short summer season on Long Island. A grueling 37-hour fight with  Pacific salmon. Sometimes truth is stranger than fiction! From crazy billfish quests to the scientist who hooked a grizzly, from "fish catches man" horror stories to those nutty catfish noodlers who grope into the murkiest holes bare-handed, her are fishing's most unpredictable and spectacular tales.

The most popular sports columnist in America puts his life (and dignity) on the line in search of the most absurd sporting event on the planet. What is the stupidest sport in the world? Not content to pontificate from the sidelines, Rick Reilly set out on a global journey—with stops in...

Surprising, entertaining, and always imparting an important life lesson, It’s How You Play the Game features anecdotes and vignettes that are sure to benefit any reader. As Brian Kilmeade writes, ""Regardless of who you are, what sport you chose, or how much success you achieved, playing the...

当看似平常的荒野徒步与狩猎瞬间演变为生死未卜的真实历险，人类在极限环境下的脆弱与强韧将经受最残酷的考验。十个令人屏息的户外突发事件，带你深入远离文明的绝境，体验从细微疏忽到致命危机的步步惊心。...

当肾上腺素褪去，那些决定胜负的极限高压与致命失误背后，隐藏着怎样的人性真相与艰难抉择？抛开冷冰冰的冠军头衔与比分面板，这是一场专为硬核体育迷打造的听觉思想碰撞。无论你是在通勤拥堵中寻求精神释放，还是...

Prawdziwe przygody i dzika przyroda bezlitośnie testują nasze granice, gdy po zmroku w głuszy zostajemy zupełnie sami. Idealne do słuchania w trakcie nocnej jazdy autem czy podczas wieczornego wyciszenia, te pełne napięcia relacje przenoszą cię prosto w surowy klimat lasu. Zanurz się w...

Poczuj euforię triumfu i palący wstyd sportowych kontrowersji, które w ułamek sekundy bezpowrotnie podzieliły kibiców. Idealny towarzysz codziennych dojazdów, ten wciągający i pełen napięcia reportaż zabiera cię prosto na głośne trybuny. Zrozumiesz dogłębnie, jak jedna ułamkowa...

Ontsnap naar de rauwe wildernis met waargebeurde outdoor avonturen over overleven, veerkracht en onverwacht gevaar. Of je nu thuis ontspant na een lange werkdag of zelf een avondwandeling maakt, de sfeervolle en rustgevende vertelstem trekt je direct mee in bloedstollende situaties ver van de...

Reviva a glória do esporte e o fracasso absoluto em histórias reais que transformam meros espectadores em fanáticos. Seja no trajeto diário para o trabalho ou durante o treino na academia, esta experiência imersiva transporta você direto para as arquibancadas lotadas. Prepare-se para uma...