Tommy Lasorda believed that winning wasn't about being the best, but about believing you are the best and that philosophy runs throughout Tommy Lasorda: My Way.
A giant tsunami hit the staid Ann Arbor campus of the University of Michigan in 1969 when it was announced that Glenn Edward "e;Bo"e; Schembechler was to be the new head football coach, replacing the beloved Bump Elliott.
A giant tsunami hit the staid Ann Arbor campus of the University of Michigan in 1969 when it was announced that Glenn Edward "e;Bo"e; Schembechler was to be the new head football coach, replacing the beloved Bump Elliott.
In this revealing biography, the exhaustive research of acclaimed sports historian Carlo DeVito sheds new light on football coaching legend Bill Parcells, exposing the two-time Super Bowl-winning coach's moxie and lifelong dedication to football.
In this revealing biography, the exhaustive research of acclaimed sports historian Carlo DeVito sheds new light on football coaching legend Bill Parcells, exposing the two-time Super Bowl-winning coach's moxie and lifelong dedication to football.
Winning the 2003 national championship in dramatic fashion with a 31-24 upset of top-ranked Miami in what many called the greatest college football game of all time undoubtedly ranks as one of the most memorable moments in OSU football history.
A tongue-in-cheek guide to becoming the ultimate Red Sox fan, Red Sox University is designed to educate new fans as well as enlighten those who have been following the team their entire lives.
Commemorated to honor the 50th anniversary of the Dallas Cowboys-one of the most prominent and popular franchises in professional sports-Cowboys Chronicles presents the colorful history of "e;America's Team.
For serious football fans wanting to relive the most unforgettable, extraordinary, and gut-wrenching moments in New England Patriots history, this account explores the team's greatest plays, providing context, back story, relevant circumstances, and comments from those directly involved in each play.
Going Yard includes everything anyone would want to know about home runs-from the rise of Babe Ruth, whose prodigious power revolutionized the sport in the Roaring Twenties and the most famous All-Star game and World Series round-trippers to up-close-and-personal profiles of the 500 home-run club-the men who have crashed the most homers in Major League history.
The passion for baseball in Cincinnati that's nearly unrivaled and the unequalled feel for the game that only exists in the Queen City are captured in this record.
Bringing the history of the University of Kentucky basketball program to life, this record details the team with the most wins in the history of the game and with some of the most devoted, knowledgeable fans.
The industry's longest-running publication for baseball analysts and fantasy leaguers, the 2014Baseball Forecaster, published annually since 1986, is the first book to approach prognostication by breaking performance down into its component parts.
Known simply as "e;America's Team,"e; the Dallas Cowboys are one of football's most storied franchises and always begin each season with a legitimate chance to add another Super Bowl title to their existing five.
Known simply as "e;America's Team,"e; the Dallas Cowboys are one of football's most storied franchises and always begin each season with a legitimate chance to add another Super Bowl title to their existing five.
The Chicago Bulls are one of basketball's most storied teams-from Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, and Phil Jackson to Hall of Famers and MVPs, the Bulls' NBA championship legacy will likely never be surpassed.
The Chicago Bulls are one of basketball's most storied teams-from Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, and Phil Jackson to Hall of Famers and MVPs, the Bulls' NBA championship legacy will likely never be surpassed.
With a title drought that started in New York and carried on for more than five decades after the move to the west coast, the San Francisco Giants and their fans were growing restless, waiting for a team like the 2010 roster and that one magical postseason run.
This up-to-the-minute commemorative edition is officially licensed by Ohio State University and featuring stories and photos from the Columbus Dispatch, On January 12, 2015, the Buckeyes secured their first-ever College Football Playoff Championship with a win over Oregon in Arlington, Texas.
An autobiography of one of the greatest players in New England Patriots historySpotlighting a New England sports icon, this autobiography chronicles the extraordinary life and career of Troy Brown, the talented athlete who played 15 seasons with the New England Patriots.
The first book of its kind to fully integrate sabermetrics and scouting, the 2015Minor League Baseball Analyst provides a distinctive brand of analysis for more than 1,000 minor league baseball players.
The first book of its kind to fully integrate sabermetrics and scouting, the 2015Minor League Baseball Analyst provides a distinctive brand of analysis for more than 1,000 minor league baseball players.
This ultimate comeback story is recounted in PUMPED, produced by the Boston Globe, which has chronicled the team's fortunes for New England sports fans since the team's inception, and never more thoroughly than in 2014.
This ultimate comeback story is recounted in PUMPED, produced by the Boston Globe, which has chronicled the team's fortunes for New England sports fans since the team's inception, and never more thoroughly than in 2014.
Provides a blueprint for becoming a champion, both on and off the field When Dayton Moore arrived in Kansas City in 2006, the Royals hardly resembled a contender.
ESPN's Sal Paolantonio explores just how crucial football is to understanding the American psyche Using some of the most prominent voices in pro sports and cultural and media criticism, How Football Explains America is a fascinating, first-of-its-kind journey through the making of America's most complex, intriguing, and popular game.
Renowned NFL analysts' tips to make football more accessible, colorful, and compelling than ever beforeMore and more football fans are watching the NFL each week, but many of them don't know exactly what they should be watching.
Renowned NFL analysts' tips to make football more accessible, colorful, and compelling than ever beforeMore and more football fans are watching the NFL each week, but many of them don't know exactly what they should be watching.
Perfect for Patriots fans who think they already know everything-updated through Super Bowl XLIX With pep talks, records, and Patriots lore, this lively, detailed book explores the personalities, events, and facts every New England fan should know.
Perfect for Patriots fans who think they already know everything-updated through Super Bowl XLIX With pep talks, records, and Patriots lore, this lively, detailed book explores the personalities, events, and facts every New England fan should know.
Featuring updated information through the 2014 season, including the Cowboys' win in the playoffs over Detroit Every good Dallas Cowboys fan can tell you about the highlights from the franchise's half century of existence-including five Super Bowl victories and 14 players inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Featuring updated information through the 2014 season, including the Cowboys' win in the playoffs over Detroit Every good Dallas Cowboys fan can tell you about the highlights from the franchise's half century of existence including five Super Bowl victories and 14 players inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Written by longtime Pro Football Weekly lead draft analyst Nolan Nawrocki, NFL Draft 2015 Preview is the most reliable and comprehensive guide to the NFL draft.
Written by longtime Pro Football Weekly lead draft analyst Nolan Nawrocki, NFL Draft 2015 Preview is the most reliable and comprehensive guide to the NFL draft.
With the popularity of Texas football across the country at its height, this accountdetails the roots of the Longhorns' glory, their modern-day triumphs, and everything in between for the legions of Texas fans everywhere.
Highlighting feature articles, profiles, and game stories of Oklahoma Sooners football-one of the most elite programs in collegiate sports-this nostalgic compilation details the history of the team.
Candid, controversial, and usually laced with humor, Ozzie Guillen's frank assessments of both friends and foes, as well as his steadfast willingness to explain his decision-making process regarding game strategy, makes him one of the game's most popular figures, and this intimate account brings readers inside the manager's office, sharing with them thoughts, dreams, quips, and quotes from one of the most active minds-and mouths-in today's game.
In April 2012, after being selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the third round of the NFL draft, Russell Wilson wasn't even guaranteed the starting quarterback spot for the Seahawks.