Biography: sport

Discover the nearly unbelievable true story of how a goofy catchphrase spoken by a coach's dying daughter inspired the 1992 Pittsburgh Pirates in game seven of the National League Championship Series and later became a sign from heaven to a grieving family at the end of game seven of the 1997 World Series.

Stat Daddy takes you on a whimsical sports journey from the late '70s through present-day social media coverage, linking old-school two-a-day football coaches with today's highly skilled prep athletes who would have run circles around star players forty years ago.

Yorkshire Grit: The Life of Ray Illingworth is a fascinating account of one of English cricket's most outstanding figures told by award-winning writer Mark Peel.

Phenomenon is the rip-roaring story of Brazilian legend Ronaldo, examining the incredible career and life of the greatest number nine in football history.

There are several inspirations and reasons why I decided to write this book.

WITCH is a strange, visceral and darkly witty debut by a startling new voice in British poetry.

If you're a waterman, surfer, or beach enthusiast, then this is a must-read for you on the father of modern surfing and lifeguarding as we know it today.

A Life with the Robins and Beyond: The Geoff Merrick Story is the most anticipated book on any player ever to pull on the red shirt of Bristol City.

In this compelling memoir, Roy Massey tells the fascinating story of his 50 years in football as a player, coach and scout, including a long spell at Arsenal during the Wenger glory years.

We Were Really There is the story of how Manchester City was saved from oblivion - told by the man who oversaw the rescue operation.

Oscar Pistorius was eleven months old when he had both legs amputated below the knee, due to congenital fibular disease.

A hard-hitting look at the Chicago Bears’ legendary player and coach, composed of carefully curated archival Chicago Tribune columns and features.

Land of Hope and Glory is the Windrush-generation story of Maurice Hope, a Caribbean immigrant whose fascinating journey took him from abject poverty to boxing world champion and receiving an MBE from the Queen.

An all-access pass into the powerhouse teams and passionate fanbases of the legendary Southeastern Conference, from one of the most influential men in college football: ESPN’s Paul Finebaum.

The Life Story of a Division I Collegiate Athlete is a summary of my life experiences as a young man and the many athletic successes and failures I had throughout my life.

Do you remember the feeling you felt the last time you had to interact with the police?

Dan's second book on baseball is an outgrowth of his passion to educate people and keeping the game of Baseball alive through his writings.

One overeducated Florida State fan confronts the religiously perverted, racially suspect, and sexually fraught nature of the sport she hates to love: college football.

Sammy McIlroy experienced one of the most memorable careers in football.

For over a decade the cult of La Santa Muerte has grown rapidly in Mexico and the United States.

An illuminating look at the story behind the success of one of the best dressage riders in the world.

In the Golden Age of boxing, Marvin Camela mixed blood from the Flathead Indian Reservation in Montanadefied all obstacles of race, poverty, and geographical isolation to become the first Native American to win a world boxing title.

Nii Lamptey: The Curse of Pele is the authorised biography of Ghanaian footballer Nii Lamptey, a one-time bright young talent who was hailed as 'the next Pele ' by Pele himself.

From Red to Read: The Story of Fergie's First Fledgling at Manchester United is the compelling tale of former professional footballer Dr Alan Tonge and his journey from Manchester United to PhD graduate.

Ezzard grew up on the island of Saint Kitts and spent most of his childhood in a town known as Sandy Point.

What connects Shiite passion plays with Brecht's drama?

A beautifully crafted memoir about fathers and sons, masculinity, and the lengths we sometimes go to in order to confront our past"e;[A] lucidly written memoir .

The Fox: Harry Hopman and the Greatest Dynasty in Tennis History is the story of how one man drove a tiny nation to dominate a global sport.

Spurs' Unsung Hero is the untold rollercoaster tale of the forgotten member of a side rated as one of the greatest club teams of all time.

Howell Raines has gone fly fishing with presidents of the United States and legends of the sport, as well as relatives, childhood friends, and his two sons.

What sets Jack Mason Carlisle's story apart is the adversity he overcame and the many lives impacted because he did.

The "e;inspiring"e; autobiography by the NFL running back-a tale of grief, glory, giving back, and never giving up (Sports Illustrated).

Imagine living in a box at the bottom of the sea for a month at a time.

"e;He matches in his personal life the excellence that he demonstrates on the diamond.

Meaning (significance) and nature are this book's principal topics.

In 1983, aged 36, Johan Cruyff, one of the world's most iconic football superstars, guided Ajax to a league and cup double.

For as long as stories have been told, weve had a peculiar fascination with the wayward among us, with those we call the fools.

Updated With a New IntroductionI am grateful to Jennifer Sey for sharing such an honest account of her experiences as an elite gymnast.

The true life story of one of early twentieth century's baseball legends-a Most Valuable Player and Hall of Famer who was as difficult as he was talented.

Journey with Olympian and American half marathon record holder Ryan Hall as he reflects on the joys and trials of running and, along the way, shows you how he found God in every step.