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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/ Domenicali, Stefano (FRW)
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 ...
LUCKY LOSER: ADVENTURES IN TENNIS AND COMEDY
Kosta, Michael.
Paper Book
From a host of The Daily Show and stand-up comic, Michael Kosta, comes a wildly funny and insightful memoir about his unlikely journey from professional tennis player (#864 in the world) to professional comedian (there's no ranking system in comedy but he's probably . . . top 50?). Before...
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 Tiger Slam: The Inside Story of the Greatest Golf Ever Played
Kevin Cook
Paper Book
WINNER OF THE CHARLES TYRWHITT SPORTS BOOK AWARD GOLF BOOK OF THE YEAR 2025 "A captivating tale." --Kirkus Reviews * "Masterful." --Mark Frost * "The rare must-read." --Alan Shipnuck * "This book is truly as grand as it gets." --Jim Nantz Twenty-five...
The Boys of Riverside: A Deaf Football Team and a Quest for Glory
Thomas Fuller
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
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...
Just add water /
Ledecky, Katie,
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...
STUGOTZ'S PERSONAL RECORD BOOK: THE REAL WINNERS AND LOSERS IN SPORTS
Weiner, Jon Stugotz
Paper Book
Sports radio legend Stugotz rewrites the record books, taking rings away from undeserving champions and giving them to the rightful winners.   "I've been accused of rooting against every team in America, but I am rooting FOR Stugotz's Personal Record Book."--Joe...
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 football game that changed America : how the NFL created a national holiday /
Deninger, Dennis,
Paper Book
A fascinating history of the Super Bowl and its massive impact on the sports world and beyond. The Super Bowl has changed what was just another wintry Sunday into America's unofficial holiday. It's the biggest entertainment event of the year. It's the most important...
PERFECT MATCH: THE STORY OF ALTHEA GIBSON AND ANGELA BUXTON
Dubbin, Lori
When Althea Gibson first dreamed of joining the big American tennis leagues, she was denied because she was Black. Angela Buxton dreamed of joining the best tennis clubs in Britain, but she was rejected because she was Jewish. When Angela heard that Althea was coming to Britain to compete, she...
STRIVE: 8 STEPS TO FIND YOUR AWESOME
Williams, Venus
Paper Book
An inspiring and innovative guide towards living your best life--made easy--from Venus Williams, one of the greatest tennis players of all time. Throughout Venus Williams' incredible career in tennis, she's been asked almost every question imaginable. What she eats, how she trains, what...
DROP IN: THE GENDER REBELS WHO CHANGED THE FACE OF SKATEBOARDING
Stoll, Deborah
Paper Book
The bad*ss story of the female, queer, bi, and nonbinary skaters who charted a path to the Olympics and changed the face of skateboarding. Who gets to tell the story of skateboarding Drop In is the first book to recognize and historicize the female, queer, bi, and...
THE BASKETBALL 100
The Athletic
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...
THE STADIUM: AN AMERICAN HISTORY OF POLITICS, PROTEST, AND PLAY
Guridy, Frank Andre
Paper Book
The "deep and impactful" story of the American stadium (Howard Bryant, author of Full Dissidence)--from the first wooden ballparks to today's glass and steel mega-arenas--revealing how it has made, and remade, American life. Stadiums are monuments to...
Thruhikers: A Guide to Life on the Trail
Renee Miller
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...
OUT OF THE DARKNESS: THE MYSTERY OF AARON RODGERS
O'Connor, Ian
Paper Book
Instant New York Times Bestseller "A masterwork. ... O'Connor answers every question, deftly and deeply, that we've had about the most controversial person in America's biggest game." --Peter King Four-time New York Times bestselling sport biographer Ian O'Connor pulls...
THE ANCIENT EIGHT: COLLEGE FOOTBALL'S IVY LEAGUE AND THE GAME THEY PLAY TODAY
Feinstein, John
Paper Book
From an award-winning, bestselling author, a year inside Ivy League Football, unveiling the heart and soul of college football's oldest teams as they compete amidst a rapidly changing collegiate sports world.  The history of the Ivy League dates back to 1869...
DREAM: THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF HAKEEM OLAJUWON
Fader, Mirin
Paper Book
The life and legacy of pioneering international basketball superstar Hakeem Olajuwon, a two‑time NBA champion whose Hall of Fame career forever changed the game, both in the United States and around the globe--from the New York Times bestselling author of ...
THE PRICE: WHAT IT TAKES TO WIN IN COLLEGE FOOTBALL'S ERA OF CHAOS
Keteyian, Armen
Paper Book
"An explosive tell-all book."--Sports Illustrated "This is a must-read masterpiece."--Paul Finebaum, ESPN college football analyst and New York Times bestselling author Two of the nation's most respected sports journalists team up for a vital, hard-hitting...
ALL THE SMOKE: ALL THE STARS, ALL THE STORIES, NO APOLOGIES
Barnes, Matt
Paper Book
An in-depth and fresh celebration of the award-winning, "unapologetic, authentic, and at times unfiltered" (The Sacramento Bee) sports podcast All the Smoke hosted by NBA champions Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson, featuring exclusive photographs and more never-before-seen material.<...
WHY SO SERIOUS?: THE UNTOLD STORY OF NBA CHAMPION NIKOLA JOKIC
Singer, Mike
Paper Book
A revealing, intimate biography of basketball savant and enigmatic NBA superstar Nikola Jokic, filled with news-breaking interviews and deep reporting from Mike Singer, the Nuggets' former beat writer for the Denver Post. Why So Serious takes readers on Nikola Jokic's long,...

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