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There's always this year : on basketball and ascension
Abdurraqib, Hanif
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LONGLISTED FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD * #1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER * A "powerful" (The Guardian) reflection on basketball, life, and home--from the author of the National Book Award finalist A Little Devil in America "Mesmerizing . . . not only the most...
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Charlie Hustle : the rise and fall of Pete Rose, and the last glory days of baseball
O'Brien, Keith.
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * A captivating chronicle of the incredible story of one of America's most iconic, charismatic, and still polarizing figures--baseball immortal Pete Rose--and an exquisite cultural history of baseball and America in the second half of the twentieth century...
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Ledecky, Katie.
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A New York Times bestselling memoir from Olympic gold medalist, world champion, and the most decorated US female Olympian in history: Katie Ledecky. Katie Ledecky has won more individual Olympic races than any female swimmer in history. She is a four-time Olympian, a nine...
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The last of his kind : Clayton Kershaw and the burden of greatness
McCullough, Andy.
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The definitive biography of Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw, examining the genesis of his brilliance, his epic quest to win the World Series, and his singular place within the evolving baseball landscape--based on exclusive interviews with Kershaw and more than 200 others. More than any...
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Coming Home
Griner, Brittney.
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * From the nine-time women's basketball icon and two-time Olympic gold medalist--a raw, revelatory account of her unfathomable detainment in Russia and her journey home. "Compelling . . . An intimate, honest recollection of Griner's time...
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Tiger, Tiger : The Untold Story of the G.O.A.T
Patterson, James.
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Instant New York Times Bestseller! James Patterson--the only major author to have nine holes-in-one--gets inside the mystery of Tiger Woods as only he can. How did Tiger become the G.O.A.T., what drove him to fall so spectacularly, and how has he made his way back to the...
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Drive : The Lasting Legacy of Tiger Woods
Harig, Bob.
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Bob Harig's latest deep-dive into Tiger Woods' thrilling career, as seen through his iconic 2019 Masters comeback and win. In April of 1997, the world of golf was forever changed. At the age of 21, a young Tiger Woods won the most prestigious golf tournament in the world, the...
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The Other Olympians : Fascism, Queerness, and the Making of Modern Sports
Waters, Michael
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Named a Most Anticipated Book by Esquire, Town & Country, and Electric Literature "Michael Waters performs an Olympian act of storytelling, using the stories of these extraordinary athletes to explore in brilliant detail the struggle for understanding and...
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Swimming pretty : the untold story of women in water
Valosik, Vicki
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"If you're not strong enough to swim fast, you're probably not strong enough to swim 'pretty,'" said a young Esther Williams to impresario Billy Rose. Since the nineteenth century, tensions between beauty and strength, aesthetics and athleticism have both impeded and propelled the careers of...
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The real Hoosiers : Crispus Attucks High School, Oscar Robertson, and the hidden history of hoops
McCallum, Jack.
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The true story behind Crispus Attucks High School and the all-Black basketball team loosely depicted as the championship opponent in the beloved classic sports movie Hoosiers. For far too long the mythology of Indiana basketball has been dominated by...
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The Formula : How Rogues, Geniuses, and Speed Freaks Reengineered F1 into the World's Fastest Growing Sport
Robinson, Joshua.
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Wall Street Journal reporters and authors of The Club, Joshua Robinson and Jonathan Clegg tell the riveting saga of how Formula 1 broke through in America, detailing the eclectic culture of racing obsessives, glamorous settings, gearheads, engineering geniuses,...
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My Day with the Stanley Cup : NHL Players Tell Their Stories about Hometown Celebrations with Hockey's Greatest Trophy
Lang, Jim.
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Never-before-told stories of wild celebrations and heartfelt moments with the Stanley Cup, in the words of the champions themselves, including Sidney Crosby, Brendan Shanahan, Larry Robinson, and Mike Modano. There is no trophy like the Stanley Cup. It has the names of every...
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Misdirection of Fault Lines
Gracia, Anna
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Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants goes to the French Open in an emotionally honest and openhearted novel for fans of Yamile Saied Mendez and Mary HK Choi. Three teen girls compete at an elite tennis tournament for a shot at their dreams-if only they knew what their dreams were...
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Rainmaker : Superagent Hughes Norton and the Money Grab Explosion of Golf from Tiger to LIV and Beyond
Norton, Hughes.
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NATIONAL BESTSELLER From his work with Tiger Woods and Greg Norman to his thoughts on golf's current money-grab era, golf superagent Hughes Norton presents a rollicking tell-all that "takes you inside the room with some of golf's biggest personalities for some never...
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The Believer A Year in the Fly-Fishing Life
Coggins, David.
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The author of the instant fishing classic The Optimist shares new wisdom, humor, and experience in seven extraordinary fly-fishing expeditions--"an engaging personal journey about finding what you need to find and keeping it in your heart" (Kirkus Reviews). In...
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Hot Dog Money : Inside the Biggest Scandal in the History of College Sports
Lawson, Guy.
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The New York Times bestselling author of War Dogs exposes the inside story of disgraced fraudster turned undercover FBI informant Marty Blazer and the greatest scandal in the history of the NCAA. When the federal government catches hotshot financial adviser Louis...
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The six pack : on the open road in search of WrestleMania
Balukjian, Brad.
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From the bestselling author of The Wax Pack, comes another eye‑opening road trip adventure into a pocket of iconic pop culture--professional wrestling--starring the Iron Sheik, Hulk Hogan, Tito Santana, and many more larger‑than‑life characters of the WWF in ...
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Our Fight : A Memoir
Rousey, Ronda.
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A USA TODAY BESTSELLER! From New York Times bestselling author and trailblazing athlete Ronda Rousey, an unfiltered chronicle of loss, resilience and finding meaning in life's journey. From the moment she...
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Business Is About to Pick Up! : 50 Years of Wrestling in 50 Unforgettable Calls
Ross, Jim.
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Experience 50 years of wrestling history through the iconic voice of Jim Ross. For wrestling fans, Jim Ross' voice is the soundtrack of an era. This book is your ringside ticket to wrestling's most unforgettable moments-from the announcer who made them iconic. In the...
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Baseball : The Movie
Gittell, Noah.
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"Finally, someone takes baseball movies seriously! Baseball: The Movie blends the passion of a fan with the rigorous analysis of a film critic to create a persuasive argument that the baseball movie matters--to baseball, to Hollywood, even to America." --Ben...
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Everest, Inc. : The Renegades and Rogues Who Built an Industry at the Top of the World
Cockrell, Will.
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Featuring original interviews with Everest mountain guides and climbers, this is "a fast-moving, nuanced account of the peak's transformation from the ultimate mountaineering challenge into a booming business opportunity" (Joshua Hammer, New York Times bestselling author). ...
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World Class : Purpose, Passion, and the Pursuit of Greatness On and Off the Field
Wahl, Grant.
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"This collection of Grant's work is a great testament to not only what he did when he was here, but what he's still doing to impact others."-LeBron James The definitive collection of beloved late journalist Grant Wahl's work-a masterclass in the art of sportswriting ...
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Fix It Yourself : The Ultimate Guide to Correcting Your Golf Swing
Leadbetter, David.
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From the world's number one golf coach, the pro who teaches the pros, comes the only guide you'll need to improve your game, whatever your level of play. Leadbetter's Faults and Fixes, published in 1993, remains one of the most important golf guides to players all over...
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The Color of Everything : A Journey to Quiet the Chaos Within
Richards, Cory.
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A renowned climber and National Geographic photographer shares his incredible adventures-and the early trauma that drove him to seek such heights. "An extraordinary memoirofmental illness that reads like a thriller."-Amy Ellis Nutt, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and...
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A Light through the Cracks A Climber's Story
Rodden, Beth.
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Renowned rock climber Beth Rodden's inspiring memoir about overcoming devastating trauma, refusing to be held hostage by fear, and taking a leap toward healing. Beth Rodden is twenty years old and already an elite rock climber when a climbing excursion in Kyrgyzstan escalates into a...
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A Life Impossible Finding Peace and Wisdom Within a Fragile Existence
Gleason, Steve.
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From NFL player Steve Gleason, a powerful, inspiring memoir of love, heartbreak, resilience, family, and remarkable triumph in the face of ALS "Gleason is a symbol of resilience, hope and optimism." -The New York Times . "Steve Gleason has changed the world." -Roger Goodell,...
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Unforgiving : lessons from the fall
Jacobellis, Lindsey
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In this deeply personal memoir in the vein of Andre Agassi's Open and Megan Rapinoe's One Life, the winningest snowboardcross rider of all time chronicles her career, a story of self-growth that reveals the secret of her resilience and how she overcame crushing early failure to win...
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The Big Time : How the 1970s Transformed Sports in America
MacCambridge, Michael
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"Indispensable history." -Sally Jenkins, bestselling author of The Right Call A captivating chronicle of the pivotal decade in American sports, when the games invaded prime time, and sports moved from the margins to the mainstream of American culture.
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Chipped : Writing from a Skateboarder's Lens
Vadi, José.
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Chipping a board - where small pieces of deck and tape break off around the nose and tail - is a natural part of skateboarding. Novice or pro, you'll see folks riding chipped boards as symbols of their stubborn dedication toward a deck, a toy, and aging bodies that will also reach their inevitable...
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Not Too Late : The Power of Pushing Limits at Any Age
Bounds, Gwendolyn.
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An award-winning journalist tells the inspiring story of her unlikely midlife journey to master the daunting sport of obstacle course racing-a powerful, science-based account of the change possible at any age when we push limits. "This story of personal transformation is...
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Jackson Haines : the skating king
Stevens, Ryan
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Kicking off Around the World : 55 Stories from When Football Met Politics
Usall, Ram©đn
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Can a soccer match trigger a war? Can soccer push back against the tyranny of dictatorship or usher one into power? Kicking Off Around the World shares some incredible stories...
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Tap Dancing on Everest
Zieman, Mimi.
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The plan was outrageous: A small team of four climbers would attempt a new route on the East Face of Mt. Everest, considered the most remote and dangerous side of the mountain and only successfully climbed once before. Unlike the first larger team, Mimi Zieman's team would climb without using...
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The Way of the Champion : Pain, Persistence, and the Path Forward
Rabil, Paul.
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Long before Paul Rabil had become lacrosses's most acclaimed player, the sport's first million-dollar man, and the cofounder of the Premier Lacrosse League, he always strove for greatness. The problem was he lacked a manual for how to achieve it - so, he set out to create one himself. He talked to...
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Fallen : George Mallory and the Tragic 1924 Everest Expedition
Conefrey, Mick.
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An authoritative, myth-piercing study of the world-famous explorer George Mallory, who disappeared on Mount Everest in 1924. In the years following his disappearance near the summit of Mount Everest in June 1924 at the age of thirty-seven, George Mallory was elevated into a...
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Elevate and Dominate : 21 Ways to Win On and Off the Field
Sanders, Deion.
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Instant New York Times Bestseller Deion "Coach Prime" Sanders is one of the greatest motivators and inspirational leaders of all time--on the field, in business, with family, and in his community. Now, he delivers the ultimate playbook of inspiring personal stories, winning...
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Sequins, scandals & salchows : figure skating in the 1980s
Stevens, Ryan
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Sequins, Scandals and Salchows: Figure Skating in the 1980s is an extraordinary history of a decade when figure skating was the talk of the town and its stars were household names. This one-of-a-kind book expands far beyond iconic moments like Torvill and Dean's Bolero and The Battle of...
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Dear Black girls : how to be true to you
Wilson, A'ja
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THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "Through honest stories and inspiring lessons from her life, A'ja Wilson reminds us to never doubt who we are or apologize for being true to ourselves. Dear Black Girls is a must-read for every Black girl out there." &...
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