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The Mariners were not Seattle's first major league baseball team.

Ian Robertson joined the BBC during the golden age of radio broadcasting and was given a crash course in the art of sports commentary from some of the greatest names ever to sit behind a microphone: Cliff Morgan and Peter Bromley, Bryon Butler and John Arlott.

One of the most famous footballers of all time, George Best is an icon to football fans all over the world.

Derek Pringle is finally ready to tell his story of cricket in the 80s.

For over half a century, Henry Blofeld has conveyed his unfailing enthusiasm for the game of cricket as a much loved broadcaster and journalist.

Shortlisted for Cricket Book of the Year at the British Sports Book AwardsGraeme Swann leads us on a compelling adventure through one of world sport's most engrossing rivalries.

*Sports Book Awards Autobiography of the Year**Shortlisted for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year Award**The Sunday Times Sports Book of the Year* *The Times Sports Book of the Year* *Telegraph Football Book of the Year*Readers love The Boy on the Shed'A journey full of emotion .

'An excellent read' - Rugby WorldRob Andrew is one of the key figures in modern rugby history: an outstanding international who won three Grand Slams with England and toured twice with the British and Irish Lions, he also played a central role in the game's professional revolution with his trailblazing work at Newcastle.

Neville Cardus described how one majestic stroke-maker 'made music' and 'spread beauty' with his bat.

A massive audience in sitting-rooms, parks and pubs watched England in the 2018 World Cup.

Mesut Ozil is a midfield magician, casting an elegant spell over opponents and conjuring passes through gaps lesser mortals can't even see.

Sir Ian McGeechan is the 'Ultimate Lion'.

It is a special footballer who wins the World Cup as a 21-year-old and ends a two-decade career as one of the most revered players in the history of four clubs.

Three years ago, when Cavan footballer Alan O'Mara was twenty-two, he spoke out about his battle with depression which led him to contemplate suicide.

'In many ways Jimmy Hill was football.

Fully updated to include England's series victory over South Africa and the World T20 Finals.

A tribute to Richie Benaud and a celebration of his life.

Former Republic of Ireland and Premier League footballer Jason McAteer shares the highs and lows from his long and colourful career .

The story of one of the most recognisable and successful players in world football.

Winner of the Cricket Writers' Club Book of the Year 2016Shortlisted for the MCC Book of the YearShortlisted for Cricket Book of the Year at the Sports Book AwardsScyld Berry draws on his experiences as a cricket writer of forty years to produce new insights and unfamiliar historical angles on the game, along with moving reflections on episodes from his own life.

Fast bowler, six-hitter, popular hero, one of the lads, king of the jungle - Andrew Flintoff is all of those things.

The instant Sunday Times bestsellerShortlisted for the Autobiography of the Year at the British Sports Book Awards'A life of two wonderfully entertaining halves' Sunday TimesRewind to 1971, and Sue Barker's coach is sending his 15-year-old tennis prot g e to a junior championship in France, alone, with a one-way ticket, telling her she'll have to win the money to pay for her return fare.

In 1964, thousands of Philadelphia baseball fans were caught up in the Phillies' unexpected run at the National League pennant.

THE INSPIRATIONAL BESTSELLER from the manager who transformed English football 'Fantastic .

'The only book that will give you a hangover' Chris Evans Breakfast Show---The hilarious, no holds barred autobiography from sporting legend and broadcaster Alan Brazil.

'Essential reading for players, fans and coaches' - Steven Gerrard 'A cracking read' - Chris Evans'I couldn't put it down' - Joey BartonWhat are the greatest games ever played?

You re not born with resilience but you can find it on the journey with hard work, belief and the help of those around you.

'Wodehouse would have made an excellent sports writer' Sunday TimesAs Wodehouse s biographer Frances Donaldson observed, it was vitally important to the boy Plum that he was above average at games .

Shortlisted for the Sports Entertainment Book of the Year at the British Sports Book AwardsThe funniest man in British sport - MetroPeter Crouch is a comedy genius - Daily MailOften recruited before they've worn long trousers, today's footballers become superstars who earn huge amounts without ever learning much about the world beyond the training ground.

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'The beautiful game has taught me a lot, but I ve had quite a life outside of football too.

The definitive history of the iconic football club: the glory, the scandal, the stars and its enduring influence on Italian life.

**A Daily Mail Book of the Year**What happens on the pitch is only half the story.

Cora Staunton is an iconic figure in the world of modern GAA.

Travis McKinley's golfing career is over.

*SHORTLISTED FOR THE TELEGRAPH SPORTS BOOK AWARDS*Eni Aluko: 102 appearances for England women's national football team.

Eye-opening contributions from the stars of game make this a powerful, groundbreaking investigation into the mind of the professional golfer.

Discover the hectic behind-the-scenes drama of transfer deadlines through the players, managers, chairmen, agents, scouts, analysts, fans, journalists, broadcasters and bookmakers.

You can see them, but you don't know them.

They think it s all over it is now, with this comprehensive guide to football shirts through the years.

Be on the ball with this game-changing footy favouriteAlright, mate, how s it going?

In 2004, Manchester United could proclaim itself the richest football club in the world, and boasted global commercial appeal alongside more than a decade of success on the pitch.

Welcome to Fannie Lou Hamer Freedom High School, in a working-class corner of the Bronx, where a driven coach inspires his teams to win games and championships.

Updated with a new chapter on Klopp's emotional final season at LiverpoolJ rgen Klopp was confirmed as manager of Liverpool FC in October 2015 to a rapturous reception.

Leicester City's Premier League victory was the 5,000-1 triumph that delighted the world.

One of the most successful caddies of the modern era, having amassed 150 wins, Kiwi Steve Williams has worked with some of the golfing world's best, including 13 years on the bag of Tiger Woods.

Wembley, 1966.

**Shortlisted for the 2018 General Outstanding Sports Book of the Year**One of the founder members in 1895 of what became the Rugby League, Batley was once a thriving centre of commerce, one of the bustling mill towns in the Heavy Woollen District of West Yorkshire.