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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 original...
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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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Charlie Hustle : the rise and fall of Pete Rose, and the last glory days of baseball
O'Brien, Keith.
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A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * A NEW YORKER BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR 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...
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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! "Patterson's account is compelling" (Daily Mail). The only major author to have nine holes-in-one gets inside the mystery of Tiger Woods in a biography that reads like an unputdownable...
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The Other Olympians : Fascism, Queerness, and the Making of Modern Sports
Waters, Michael
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Named one of the Best Books of 2024 by The New Yorker, NPR and BookPage "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 equality." -...
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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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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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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 Formula : How Rogues, Geniuses, and Speed Freaks Reengineered F1 into the World's Fastest Growing Sport
Robinson, Joshua.
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An NPR Best Book of 2024 A Sports Illustrated Best Book of 2024 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...
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Why We Love Football : A History in 100 Moments
Posnanski, Joe.
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INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLER A Kirkus Reviews Most Anticipated Book of the Fall A moving celebration of the history of American football from the New York Times bestselling author of Why We Love Baseball After his bestselling home run...
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It's Hard for Me to Live with Me : A Memoir
Chapman, Rex.
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A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A powerful memoir from the University of Kentucky basketball legend, NBA veteran, and social media influencer about his recovery from addiction. He is considered by many the greatest basketball player ever produced by the...
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Becky Lynch : The Man : Not Your Average Average Girl
Lynch, Becky
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A New York Times bestseller! This "infectious and contagious" ("Stone Cold" Steve Austin) memoir from WWE superstar Rebecca Quin--a.k.a. The Man, a.k.a. Becky Lynch--delves into her earliest wrestling days, her scrappy beginnings, and her meteoric rise to fame. Raised in...
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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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Naomi Osaka : her journey to finding her power and her voice
Rothenberg, Ben
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Most tennis fans met the Haitian-American/Japanese player Naomi Osaka for the first time as they watched her win the 2018 US Open in an unforgettably dramatic and controversial match against Serena Williams. Since then, Osaka has galvanized the tennis world not only by winning three more grand slams...
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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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The Darkest White : A Mountain Legend and the Avalanche That Took Him
Blehm, Eric.
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From Eric Blehm, the bestselling author of The Last Season and Fearless, comes an extraordinary new book in the vein of Into the Wild, the story of the legendary snowboarder Craig Kelly and his death in the 2003 Durrand Glacier Avalanche--a devastating and controversial tragedy...
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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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A rollicking tell-all from golf super-agent, Hughes Norton, detailing everything from his life-changing work with Tiger Woods and Greg Norman to his thoughts on golf's current money-grab era. The ultimate read for fans of Alan Shipnuck, Bob Harig, and Michael Bamberger. When...
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Outofshapeworthlessloser : a memoir of figure skating, f*cking up, and figuring it out
Gold, Gracie
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER . A "piercing account" (The Wall Street Journal) of surviving as a young woman in a society that rewards appearances more than anything and demands perfection at all costs-especially ifyou're an Olympic figure skater. "A riveting memoir,...
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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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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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Far beyond gold : running from fear to faith
McLaughlin-Levrone, Sydney.
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What fears are standing in your way or holding you back? How do you want to become stronger? Olympic and World champion hurdler Sydney McLaughlin wants to help you answer these questions as she shares her personal story of struggles and victories, of faith and transformation. Sydney...
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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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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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A Walk in the Park : The True Story of an Epic Misadventure in the Grand Canyon
Fedarko, Kevin.
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Two friends, zero preparation, one dream. From the author of the beloved bestseller The Emerald Mile, a rollicking and poignant account of the epic misadventure of a 750-mile odyssey, on foot, through the heart of America's most magnificent national park and the grandest wilderness on...
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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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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 memoir of mental illness that reads like a thriller."--Amy Ellis Nutt, Pulitzer Prize-winning...
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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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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...
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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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Grand Prix An Illustrated History of Formula 1
Buxton, Will.
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * A thrilling illustrated history of Formula 1 racing, from its fascinating origins and inner workings to the top drivers of the twentieth century and today, by a celebrated motorsports broadcaster and star of Formula 1: Drive to Survive
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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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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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The Camping Bible : The Complete Guide to Life Under Canvas
Benson, Jen.
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Slow down. Simplify. Sleep with your ear to the earth. This is the ultimate guide to the art and joy of living outdoors, under canvas. Whether it's a fast-and-light backpacking adventure, a sea kayak safari, a family camping trip, or simply living and cooking outside in...
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Unstoppable
Hughes, Mark.
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A definitive and intriguing biography of Max Verstappen, Formula 1's hottest new superstar, Lewis Hamilton's great rival, the winner of the 2021 World Drivers' Championship, and the recently crowned 2022 champion. No Hollywood scriptwriter could possibly have...
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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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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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Hoop Atlas : Mapping the Remarkable Transformation of the Modern NBA
Goldsberry, Kirk.
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"When discussing greatness, we have too often distilled it down to how many rings someone has won, neglecting to celebrate the incredible influence that players have had on the evolution of basketball. Kirk's book beautifully explains this other side of greatness--how one player's...
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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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