Biography: sport books

As the undisputed master of the most dangerous race track in the world, the Isle of Man TT course, the affable Yorkshireman,...  Read More >>

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The third volume in Vincent's baseball oral history series features Hall of Fame ballplayers telling great baseball...  Read More >>

As the New York Yankees' star centre fielder from 1936 to 1951, Joe DiMaggio is enshrined in America's memory as...  Read More >>

The imposing presence of Gary Wiltshire has long been one of the familiar and colourful sights on the racecourses...  Read More >>

For years, Robert B. Kieding has shared his nautical knowledge with the residents of Santa Barbara, California,...  Read More >>

"Thommo was feared by batsmen all around the world. Sri Lankan Sunil Wettimuny recalls facing one of Thommo's balls:...  Read More >>

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High jinx and japes from Soccer Saturday's roving reporter extraordinaire, Chris ""Kammy"" Kamara, whose boyish...  Read More >>

SHORTLISTED FOR THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR How did one man go from Nazi Youth indoctrination to English...  Read More >>

Originally published: New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2009.  Read More >>

Players and fans love him or hate him, so it's surprising that people know very little about St. Louis Cardinals...  Read More >>

Before Mark McGwire, Barry Bonds, and Sammy Sosa, there was Roger Maris, the reluctant home run king who electrified...  Read More >>

England has singularly failed to make any impact at either the World Cup or the European Championships for over...  Read More >>

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Super Bowl-winning coach Dungy reflects on what it takes to achieve significance.  Read More >>

""First-class narrative history that can stand with everything Steven Ambrose wrote. . . . Achorn's description...  Read More >>

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Long before Shane Victorino gained fame as a Gold Glove center fielder, All-Star, and World Series champion with...  Read More >>

Frame of Mind is a riveting and dramatic account of a battle to reach the top in sport and a warning that - no matter...  Read More >>

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Game, Set, Match: Billie Jean King and the Revolution in Women s Sports""  Read More >>

Examines the life of the Super Bowl Champion quarterback, from his childhood, college career, and time with the...  Read More >>

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