Sports and Leisure

Recent movers and shakers in sports and leisure.

Updated July 21, 2025
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Why we love football : a history in 100 moments
Posnanski, Joe
Paper Book
After scoring a bestselling home run with baseball, Joe Posnanski turns his gaze from the nation's pastime to the no. 1 sport in America. WHY WE LOVE FOOTBALL, like Joe's 2023 baseball book, is a deep dive into the archives of American sport, and the result is a rousing tale of the 100 greatest...
Grand Prix : an illustrated history of Formula 1
Buxton, Will
Paper Book
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 ...
Above the noise : my story of chasing calm
DeRozan, DeMar
Paper Book
From one of the most outspoken and respected NBA athletes comes a groundbreaking and remarkable memoir chronicling a very public struggle with depression, in the hopes that other people will not suffer alone. "DeMar DeRozan's story is one of adaptability, courage, and love. The...
The boys of Riverside : a deaf football team and a quest for glory
Fuller, Thomas (Journalist)
Paper Book
NAMED A BEST BOOK BY BOOK RIOT, AND MORE! * The incredible story of an all-deaf high school football team's triumphant climb from underdog to undefeated, their inspirational brotherhood, a fascinating portrait of deafness in America, and the indefatigable head coach who spearheaded the...
The white ladder : triumph and tragedy at the dawn of mountaineering
Light, Daniel (Mountain climber)
Paper Book
Whether in the name of conquest, science, or the divine, humans across the centuries have had myriad reasons to climb mountains. From the smoking volcanoes of South America to the great snowy ranges of the Himalaya, The White Ladder follows a cast of extraordinary characters--conquistadors and...
Comfort in darkness : the invisible power of jiu jitsu
Gracie, Rickson
Paper Book
A masterwork about the art of combat and the invisible powers within us all from Rickson Gracie, the world's greatest Jiu Jitsu fighter and New York Times bestselling author of Breathe  A mythic figure in fighting and a legendary member of the "first family of martial...
The basketball 100
Aldridge, David
Paper Book
A celebration of basketball by way of the 100 greatest players to ever grace the court in the history of the NBA--from The Athletic's foremost basketball writers and analysts the game has to offer. With a foreword by Charles Barkley. Over the course of 100 luminous player profiles, the...
Thruhikers : a guide to life on the trail
Miller, Renee (Outdoor adventurer)
Paper Book
Renee Miller and Tim Beissinger, also known as @thruhikers, share their experiences exploring the outdoors-hiking, backpacking, canoeing, and camping-with millions of people. They break down every aspect of their adventures-trail routes, gear, recipes, and more-and share stories from their time out...
I love baseball : players, managers, sportswriters, and fans talk about their love for the game
Stewart, Wayne
Paper Book
From zany mascots to the most beautiful ballparks ever, and from great traditions to humorous anecdotes from the game, I Love Baseball explores the many reasons we love baseball. It's all here: the inspirational men and moments that enliven the sport players'...
Why so serious? : the untold story of NBA champion Nikola Joki
Singer, Mike
Paper Book
"A deeply insightful and introspective look at arguably the best basketball player in the world."--Jemele Hill "This is a fantastic book. Mike Singer, through moments large and small, captures the unlikely journey of Nikola Jokic with detail and texture, and with a style that...

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