Rinascimento
Rinascimento tells the tale of Napoli's first Serie A title in 33 years, an achievement that saw the football-mad city celebrate like never before.Before the 2022/23 season, SSC Napoli and Luciano Spalletti were considered two of Italy's great underachievers. The club had not won a league title since Diego Maradona led them to glory in 1990. Spalletti had won respect across a three-decade managerial career but did not have a Serie A winner's medal to his name. These perennial bridesmaids came together in 2021, and two years later changed the narrative with a campaign that will live long in the memory.Napoli's first Maradona-less Serie A triumph came out of the blue, having experienced near-misses and significant squad turnover in the years beforehand. A largely unknown and unfancied group of players adopted Spalletti's tactical blueprint and delivered beautiful, winning football - the kind of football that its passionate fanbase could attach itself to.From inception to Diego Maradona, from bankruptcy to a third Scudetto and the players who achieved it - this is Napoli's story.
Free Agent
The Free Agent introduces Abel Richards, a young basketball prodigy navigating the ruthless world of the USBA. After a near-fatal injury during his debut game, Abel uncovers a sinister conspiracy within the league, where players are controlled through manipulation, threats, and a mysterious implanted technology. Facing betrayal, loss, and his own internal struggles, Abel must decide between pursuing personal gain and exposing the organization's dark secrets. Throughout his journey, themes of ambition, family, and the corrupting influence of power are explored as Abel fights to reclaim his life and future.
Xabi Alonso - 82 Passing, Positional Possession, Games, Patterns, and Attacking Practices Direct from Bayer Leverkusen Training Sessions
Learn and apply Xabi Alonso's exact training methods to improve your team's tactical understanding of positional build up play, possession, midfield control, and attacking play.Alonso took over Bayer Leverkusen in 2022 when they were in 17th position in the league, and he masterminded their rise to a 6th place finish and the DFB-Pokal German Cup.The very next season (2023-24), they became undefeated Bundesliga champions (28 wins, 6 draws), won the DFB-Pokal again, and reached the Europa League Final. Alonso's groundbreaking tactics and attacking style of play powered an incredible record-breaking 51-match unbeaten run in all competitions.The 82 Practices included in this book are all taken directly from Xabi Alonso's Bayer Leverkusen training sessions. You will also gain valuable insights with 30+ pages of tactical analysis on Alonso's methodical build up, midfield control, and efficient attacking play.This Book Teaches You How to: Replicate Xabi Alonso and Bayer Leverkusen's playing styleCoach your team to build up play and dominate possessionImplement positional patterns of play into your training sessionsInstruct your players with key coaching pointsCreate goal scoring chances with an unpredictable attackScore more goals!Learn Xabi Alonso's Coaching Philosophy and Tactics: Use different build up shapes (4-2-4, 3-2-5, 2-3-5) against different opponentsDominate possession and midfield area with precision, patience, and controlDraw in the press and break the lines of the oppositionCreate overloads around the ball to progress play forwardPositional play with movement, rotations, and interchangesUtilise innovative and dynamic wing back play in attackImplement incisive attacking play with attacking overloads in the final third82 Passing, Positional Possession, Games, Patterns, and Attacking Practices Included: Warm UpsPassing CombinationsPositional Build Up Play CombinationsPositional Possession GamesAttacking Positional Patterns of Play
Everyday Hockey Heroes, Volume III
From hockey insider Jim Lang comes a new volume in the nationally bestselling series of uplifting hockey stories about the everyday heroes who are breaking down barriers and shaping the future of a game they love. In this heartfelt collection of personal hockey stories, sports broadcaster and author Jim Lang brings together the remarkable voices of hockey players, coaches, families, and fans who have overcome adversity and are championing the game they love--on and off the ice. Read about former Humboldt Broncos defenceman Logan Boulet, whose selfless organ donation helped six Canadians and motivated almost 150,000 people to register as donors in the following weeks. Meet players like Kelly Serbu, who didn't let his visual impairment stop him from playing hockey and is now raising awareness and funds for blind hockey programs, or Kim McCullough, who founded Total Female Hockey to empower other aspiring female players. Follow players and coaches of colour such as Jim Paek and Jason Payne who are helping to break down barriers, and the hockey parents who are working to make the game more accessible. These are the everyday heroes who are defying the odds and inspiring change. Featuring extraordinary stories of tireless advocates and unbelievable successes, Everyday Hockey Heroes, Volume III is a celebration of the great game of hockey and the heroes--sung and unsung--found on rinks and in arenas across the country.
Dinking All Day
Eat. Sleep. Pickleball. Repeat. If pickleball is life (and it is), then Dinking All Day is a fun-filled toast to it. Serving a perfect blend of humor, inspiration, and refreshment, this irresistible ode to the game lets you live, breathe, and drink your favorite pastime. Inside you'll find helpful tips and trivia, hilarious quips and pickler profiles, and, of course, delicious courtside cocktail and mocktail recipes. - Relive the five phases of pickleball passion, from Sideline Skeptic to Drop-Shot Warrior.- Discover pickleball history, pro tips, celebrity players, and jokes only a pickler could love.- Whip up a pitcher of Bainbridge Island Zingers to share with friends, post-game. Celebrate your victories, laugh off your defeats, and revel in the joy of pickleball with Dinking All Day!
100 Things Guardians Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die
Now fully revised and updated, this is the definitive guide for Cleveland baseball fanatics! In 100 Things Guardians Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die, Zack Meisel has assembled the facts, traditions, and achievements sure to educate and entertain true fans. From the incredible legacy of Tris Speaker and memories from Cleveland Stadium to how the movie Major League has taken root in fans' hearts, this is the ultimate fanatic's guidebook to all things Cleveland Guardians. ​Learn about the team's origins in Cleveland as the Naps; the 455-game sellout streak; and stars such as Jim Thome, Kenny Lofton, Roberto Alomar, Omar Vizquel, and Jose Ram穩rez. Meisel has collected every essential piece of Guardians knowledge and trivia, including stories about the 1920 and 1948 World Series, the Drummer, and the hiring of Terry Francona, as well as must-do activities, and ranks them all from 1 to 100, providing an entertaining and easy-to-follow checklist as you progress on your way to fan superstardom.
Dynasty Restored
A historic look at the fabled 1983-84 Boston Celtics and an unforgettable season.Ronald Reagan declares the Soviet Union an Evil Empire. The Apple Macintosh personal computer makes its debut. Michael Jackson's Thriller album dominates the pop charts. And Larry Bird and the Boston Celtics capture the NBA championship over Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and the Los Angeles Lakers. It was 1984, and for the NBA and the nation, the year was full of milestone moments.In Dynasty Restored: How Larry Bird and the 1984 Boston Celtics Conquered the NBA and Changed Basketball, Thomas J. Whalen explores this fascinating and dramatic season. The NBA had been struggling, seen as a minor sports league and suffering from poor attendance, lagging television ratings, and embarrassing drug scandals. The Celtics were beset by locker room turmoil, disruptive coaching, ownership changes, and underperforming stars. But Whalen reveals how that all changed when Bird and his fellow "Big Three" frontcourt teammates Kevin McHale and Robert Parish, along with newcomer Dennis Johnson, banded together to lift the venerable franchise to its fifteenth world championship and helped to transform the league into a global entertainment brand.Dynasty Restored offers insight into the personal barriers Larry Bird had to overcome to achieve NBA stardom, discusses the personal tensions that existed on the team between Bird and McHale, and gives a probing analysis of the unique pressures Black Celtics players faced in a post-Boston Busing Crisis environment. And it shows how this singular season turbocharged the Celtics and the professional game to unprecedented heights.
The Franchise: Detroit Red Wings
"A bible for Red Wings fans." -- Mitch Albom In The Franchise: Detroit Red Wings, take a more profound and unique journey into the history of an iconic team. This thoughtful and engaging collection of essays captures the astute fans' history of the franchise, going beyond well-worn narratives of yesteryear to uncover the less-discussed moments, decisions, people, and settings that fostered the team's iconic identity. Through wheeling and dealing, mythmaking and community building, explore where the organization has been, how it got to prominence in the modern NHL landscape, and how it'll continue to evolve and stay in contention for generations to come. Red Wings fans in the know will enjoy this personal, local, in-depth look at hockey history.
Brian Propp: Angel on My Wing
As a left winger for the Philadelphia Flyers, Brian Propp was constantly in motion, racking up goals and assists and amassing over one thousand points during 15 NHL seasons. In retirement, he scarely slowed down, chasing opportunities in business, broadcasting, and leadership. But his life was changed forever on September 3, 2015, when he suffered a massive brain stroke. The life-threatening event temporarily took away Propp's ability to speak and walk. It required several years of dedicated rehabilitation just to return to normal life. In Angel On My Wing, Propp shares the full story of his personal journey on the ice and beyond--one of triumph, heartbreak, then determination. Today, he provides hope and motivation for other stroke victims. This candid chronicle of rebirth through hard work, discipline, patience, and faith will resonate among hockey fans and throughout the recovery community.
For The Boys In The Royal Blue Jersey 3
The third book in the "For The Boys In The Royal Blue Jersey" series by Steve Zocek. This book features a further 50 interviews with former players of Everton FC, some who are very well known and some less so. Some can count the number of games they played on one hand, but the one thing they all have in common is their pride in wearing the royal blue jersey and playing at Goodison Park. So, how well do you really know the players of the past - do you know your history?
On The Green
A Journey Through Time: The Evolution of a Timeless SportDelve into the captivating world of golf with "On The Green: The Transformation of Golf Through the Ages." This enthralling tale offers a sweeping exploration of a game that has elegantly danced through the annals of time, becoming a cornerstone of culture and sport.Step back to where it all began, as the origins of golf are illuminated, uncovering myths and truths from the early days. Discover how the rugged Scottish lands birthed the game, shaping its future amidst challenging social and legal landscapes. Follow golf as it forges its identity in the modern era with the Royal and Ancient Golf Club standardizing rules and introducing the iconic 18-hole course.The narrative progresses to the industrial symphony of the 19th century, where innovation transforms both equipment, with the advent of the 'Gutty Ball, ' and the spirit of competition, giving rise to amateur contests. Experience the thrill of change as professional championships begin, creating legendary figures who defined golf's golden epoch during the roaring twenties, a time of unprecedented technological innovations.As golf expands globally, it embraces new audiences, captivating them through international tournaments and the powerful medium of television. Here, icons etch their names into the public's consciousness, shining ever brighter in the spotlight.Enter the modern realm where technology and cultural shifts challenge the very essence of the game. See how data analytics, diversity, and sustainability are redefining golf for future generations, creating a legacy as dynamic as it is enduring.Embark on an evocative journey that charts the course of a fascinating sport, exploring influences from historical shifts to future innovations. "On The Green" offers readers not just a glimpse of the past, but an inspiring vision of what lies ahead.
On The Green
A Journey Through Time: The Evolution of a Timeless SportDelve into the captivating world of golf with "On The Green: The Transformation of Golf Through the Ages." This enthralling tale offers a sweeping exploration of a game that has elegantly danced through the annals of time, becoming a cornerstone of culture and sport.Step back to where it all began, as the origins of golf are illuminated, uncovering myths and truths from the early days. Discover how the rugged Scottish lands birthed the game, shaping its future amidst challenging social and legal landscapes. Follow golf as it forges its identity in the modern era with the Royal and Ancient Golf Club standardizing rules and introducing the iconic 18-hole course.The narrative progresses to the industrial symphony of the 19th century, where innovation transforms both equipment, with the advent of the 'Gutty Ball, ' and the spirit of competition, giving rise to amateur contests. Experience the thrill of change as professional championships begin, creating legendary figures who defined golf's golden epoch during the roaring twenties, a time of unprecedented technological innovations.As golf expands globally, it embraces new audiences, captivating them through international tournaments and the powerful medium of television. Here, icons etch their names into the public's consciousness, shining ever brighter in the spotlight.Enter the modern realm where technology and cultural shifts challenge the very essence of the game. See how data analytics, diversity, and sustainability are redefining golf for future generations, creating a legacy as dynamic as it is enduring.Embark on an evocative journey that charts the course of a fascinating sport, exploring influences from historical shifts to future innovations. "On The Green" offers readers not just a glimpse of the past, but an inspiring vision of what lies ahead.
Looking For Doug - Doug Walters
The book is 350 pages long and includes 20 pages of black-and-white high-quality photographs of Doug Walters and other important cricketers featured in the narrative.It tells the story of the author, a Sri Lankan-born cricket freak, and his journey in following the life and achievements of his boyhood hero and cricket idol, the Australian cricketer Kevin Doug Walters. The author has been a personal friend of his subject (Doug Walters) since 2009. Doug's input gained through innumerable meetings over many years, has enriched the narrative and its veracity. The book also features an important interview with Ian Chappell, the former Australian captain. With the author's extensive research, the book provides an interesting and accurate account of the era, the Test matches that featured Doug Walters, and the main details related to the series in which Doug played. With enthusiastic input from Ian Chappell, the author makes a reasonable effort to place Doug Walters as a crucially important batsman and match-winner for Australia at a time when Australia emerged as the most dominant team in the world (the 1970s decade). The narrative is sprinkled with the author's personal viewpoints as a cricket lover. Although some are personal opinions and perspectives on cricket, they are well discussed and justified with abundant notes, a bibliography, and cited references.
The Country and the Game
A joyful, beautifully written tribute to Canada's most salient features--hockey and highways.In the waning days of the pandemic, sportswriter Ronnie Shuker stuffed his skates, sticks, and backpack into his faithful automobile, Gumpy, named for legendary goaltender Gumpy Worsley, and set off on a 30,000-mile, coast-to-coast-to-coast investigation of the many ways hockey touches the lives of Canadians.From St. John's, home of hockey's most colorful father-son combo, to a frigid barn in Tuktoyaktuk, Northwest Territories, and the world's largest hockey stick in Duncan, British Columbia, Shuker finds the people and places that make hockey an indelible part of the Canadian experience. He hits famous sites of hockey lore, from the cradle of the game in Windsor, Nova Scotia, to Brantford, Ontario, where streets, highways, schools, and much else bear the name Gretzky, to Vancouver, site of the infamous 1994 and 2011 Canucks riots. But he also finds the game in unlikely places--crash sites, greenhouses, houseboats, memorials, backyard halls of fame, even a Hutterite colony--where a seemingly endless and always engaging cast of characters, including pros, semipros, beer-league veterans, family, and fans, share unforgettable stories of how pucks have dented their lives.
Hockey Rants and Raves
The hottest takes and biggest beefs about hockey from the wildly popular podcaster and YouTuber Who would be on the Mount Rushmore of goalies?Is Gretzky the Greatest Player of All Time (a.k.a. GOATzky)?What are the most embarrassing Leaf losses of all time?Why would you choose to play in a small market?Steve "Dangle" Glynn was already a popular talking head on Sportsnet the night the Leafs lost to their own back-up goalie (and Zamboni driver), but his fandom skyrocketed after his rant following the hilarious mishap gained one million views on YouTube. Dangle is well known as a long-suffering Leafs fan, but he is more than just that. He shares his rants and opinions about all teams across the NHL, directing his laser focus onto hockey's greatest arguments, from the best players of all time, to the worst trades, to the most embarrassing Leafs losses. From one of the most unique voices in hockey, Hockey Rants and Raves is packed with passionate, honest and often humorous takes on all things hockey--required reading for all fans of the game.
Game, Set, AI
Revolutionising the Court: A New Era of TennisDive into a world where technology meets tradition, where the quiet hum of artificial intelligence revolutionises every serve, volley, and rally. Imagine a game where strategy is not just human but powered by cutting-edge technology that reads the play before it unfolds."Game, Set, AI: How Artificial Intelligence is Changing Tennis" takes you on a fascinating journey through the integration of AI and tennis. Learn about the early steps artificial intelligence took into the world of sports and how these initial forays have transformed into complex performance analytics reshaping players' careers. From AI-powered training tools like smart rackets to biometric tracking wearables, each page unveils how AI enhances player performance and augments the art of coaching.Imagine courts that are smart, equipped with IoT systems that manage themselves, providing unprecedented insights into every match. Experience the evolution of fan engagement through interactive, AI-driven platforms that bring every game closer to the audiences worldwide. Feel the rush as you step into virtual reality experiences that transcend traditional spectating. With exclusive insights into predictive modelling strategies, injury prevention technologies, and ethical considerations intertwined with AI, you'll be poised to understand the future of tennis.Whether you're a seasoned player, an aspiring coach, or just an avid fan of tennis, this book piques curiosity and fuels a newfound excitement for how games are played and experienced. Embrace this opportunity to envision tennis not just as a sport but as a dynamic convergence of human skill and innovative technology-forever changing how tennis is played, watched, and understood. Ready to step onto the court of the future?
On the Road to Spiking & Blocking Better
" On the Road to Spiking & Blocking Better " is an essential resource for players looking to perfect two of the sport's most critical skills. This book offers in-depth techniques on improving both power and precision in spiking, focusing on timing, footwork, and hand-eye coordination. It also breaks down effective blocking strategies, teaching players how to read opponents, anticipate attacks, and position themselves for maximum defensive impact. With drills, tips from professional players, and advanced strategies, this guide is perfect for athletes of all levels aiming to dominate the net and become a force in both offense and defense.
On the Road to Serving Better
"On the Road to Serving Better" is a comprehensive guide designed for volleyball players looking to enhance their serving skills. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced player, this book breaks down the technical, mental, and strategic aspects of mastering one of the game's most critical skills-serving. The book covers a variety of serve types, such as the float serve, jump serve, and topspin serve, while offering step-by-step instructions, drills, and tips from professional coaches and players. It delves into the biomechanics of serving, helping players understand how to maximize power, accuracy, and consistency. Additionally, it addresses the mental game-how to stay focused, read opponents, and adjust tactics to gain an edge. With practical exercises, personalized training plans, and in-depth analysis, "On the Road to Serving Better" equips readers with the tools to improve their game and become more effective, confident servers on the court.
This Is Football
A celebration of the timeless beauty of soccer--its greatest and most stylish players, from past heroes to today's stars, along with its hallowed grounds. Football, or soccer as it's known in the US, has been around for more than two hundred years and in some ways remains largely unchanged. It is the timelessness of the game that is celebrated in This Is Football.Lavishly illustrated with striking images of on-field action as well as candid dressing-room moments taken by some of the most respected photographers in sport, the book serves as both a primer and a nostalgic love letter to the beauty of the game. Readers will venture on a journey to South America, where football became beautiful in the 1960s, and to Spain, where tiki-taka revolutionised the game in the 1980s. From Dennis Bergkamp's sublime control and finish against Argentina in the 1998 World Cup to Sergio Ag羹ero's last-minute strike of the 2011/12 season--winning Manchester City their first Premier League title, This Is Football captures many of the game's most extraordinary events and players. Organised by player position, each chapter highlights some of the biggest names to have graced the pitch, from Pel矇 to David Beckham and Mia Hamm to Marta, as well as historic moments they helped create. Featuring phenomenal goals, inspired midfield play, heroic defending, and eye-catchingly colourful goalkeeping, this book illustrates why soccer is the most popular sport in the world and why it is truly loved by so many.
Spectacular Golf Western Canada
Filled with vibrant photos that capture the majesty of the natural landscape-from the Pacific Coast to the Rocky Mountains-this luscious guide provides a captivating look at the finest golf courses in British Columbia and Alberta. Including holes from nearly 100 challenging, historic, and scenic golf courses, this guide contains valuable insight from golf pros about navigating the most intriguing holes on private, public, and municipal courses throughout the region. Including a $50 gift card, which can be redeemed at a variety of courses featured in the book, this unique collection offers insight and advice that both serious and casual golfers will find particularly valuable and enjoyable.
The Chicago Tribune Book of the Chicago Bulls
An in-depth look at the history of the Chicago Bulls franchise, featuring profiles, photography, box scores, and more from the archives of the Chicago Tribune.The Chicago Bulls, one of the NBA's most storied and valuable franchises, have been building their highly decorated legacy for six decades. To this day, the Bulls are one of the most popular teams the world over. Six championships and the eternal legacy of Michael Jordan--the greatest player of all time--will do that, and Bulls fans wouldn't have it any other way.The Chicago Tribune Book of the Chicago Bulls, 2nd Edition is a decade-by-decade look at the pride of Chicago's West Side, updated since its original publication in 2016 to include the last several years of history. Curated by the Chicago Tribune sports department, this book documents every era in the team's history through the newspaper's original reporting, in-depth analysis, interviews, and archival photos. Comprehensive timelines, rankings of top players by position, and profiles on key coaches, Hall of Famers, and MVPs provide an entertaining, blow-by-blow look at the team's greatest successes and most dramatic moments.A beautiful collector's item, The Chicago Tribune Book of the Chicago Bulls is a tour through basketball history produced by the award-winning journalists who have been documenting their home team since the beginning.
Sports Illustrated the Stanley Cup
For decades, Sports Illustrated has chronicled hockey's greatest spectacle: the pursuit of the Stanley Cup. Now, SI celebrates the incomparable grandeur and spirit with a lavish commemorative book featuring the magazine's iconic photography alongside classic, archival stories from legendary writers. Along with overviews of notable teams and championships, this new volume includes stats, facts, and anecdotes spanning Stanley Cup history. The nostalgic past meets the electric present in this ultimate examination of hockey's storied event. Bringing NHL history to life by diving into the legendary SI archives, Sports Illustrated The Stanley Cup is essential for every hockey fan's collection.
Stat Shot
Making advanced stats simple, practical, and fun for hockey fans Advanced stats give hockey's powerbrokers an edge, and now fans can get in on the action. Stat Shot is a fun and informative guide hockey fans can use to understand and enjoy what analytics says about team building, a player's junior numbers, measuring faceoff success, recording save percentage, the most one-sided trades in history, and everything you ever wanted to know about shot-based metrics. Acting as an invaluable supplement to traditional analysis, Stat Shot can be used to test the validity of conventional wisdom, and to gain insight into what teams are doing behind the scenes - or maybe what they should be doing. Whether looking for a reference for leading-edge research and hard-to-find statistical data, or for passionate and engaging storytelling, Stat Shot belongs on every serious hockey fan's bookshelf.
Play
Are you ready to play?Current training sessions are built to meet the needs of coaches and their egos, instead of learning the needs of young players. Play: Principles of Training Sessions for Children explores this area in more detail and draws on the stunning attachment research which is inspired by observing countless training sessions.The author presents four remarkable principles of training which impact the development of young players and offers coaches an alternative and extraordinary approach into delivering more effective sessions. Born out of decades of practical experiences as a football coach and coach educator, in this book you will learn: Does training in current format and form reflect the needs of learning children?What should be the basic training principles that consider the development of children and adolescents?How do these principles relate to learning and positively affect young players?Will the training be more effective in terms of the players' learning process?Play: Principles of Training Sessions for Children is an effective, instructive and informative guide that provides coaches with the essential tools to grow a young player's learning potential.
The Franchise
Draft Day meets Burke's Law in this incisive and entertaining behind-the-scenes look at hockey's highest ranks. Why do some franchises consistently win, while others may never get to see their players' names etched on the Cup? Why do some teams draft poorly and others draft all-star teams? Why do some teams just seem to know how to win? In The Franchise, The Athletic's Craig Custance delves into the stories about thepeople who make the biggest decisions in hockey. For more than three years, Custance travelled far and wide to connect with the inner circle of hockey, from the owner's suite of the Carolina Hurricanes to a private championship ring ceremony with the Vegas Golden Knights to a country club for a breakdown of the Pittsburgh Penguins.He had frank conversations with new Leafs' GM Brad Treliving and former Leafs' GM Kyle Dubas, and discussed the revolution in women's hockey with three-time Olympic medal winner and Devils' executive Meghan Duggan. For fans of any stripe, there are stories behind memorable trades and the biggest free agent signings, and insights into how some of the most successful teams of the last two decades were built. There are never-been-told details about trade demands, a prominent hire that one general manager regretted immediately, and how one general manager risked his life to sign a player he thought could change the course of his NHL team. The Franchise will change the way you look at hockey. Custance shows that it all starts at the top, not on the ice. The players win, but it's the people up in the box who break down every aspect of their teams, execute the hard decisions, and make the magic happen. This is essential reading for every hockey fan who wants to get beyond the x's and o's in an absorbing testament to why teams win.
The Penalty Kick
A rousing history of the penalty kick and its introduction in English football by a famed British writer & editor. Football, in the 1880s, was a rough and dangerous game. To address the abhorrent state of the sport, William McCrum, an amateur Irish goalkeeper and the author's great-grandfather, proposed the penalty kick, a new and drastic sanction introduced to the game in 1891. For over a hundred years, this extraordinary phenomenon has not only regulated the conduct of football (also known as soccer) but has also inspired game theories and infiltrated classics of contemporary literature. An enthralling portrait of a lost age, The Penalty Kick: The Story of a Gamechanger is a family history, a social history, and a history of the world's most popular sport. It considers an extraordinary phenomenon as it examines the penalty kick's psychological--even philosophical--grip on our imaginations, with its distillation of risk and chance into the penalty shoot-out, an all-or-nothing moment.
Words of Wisdom & Jokes
"Golf is a game that can never be won, it can only be played," quote from the movie "The Legend of Bagger Vance." So begins this book, which consists of a number of selected quotes by both famous and unknown golfers. It contains words of wisdom, humorous quotes, and mental thoughts about the game. The book is perfect for the prizes, for those who want to brighten up parties with fun, or for those who organize quizzes, as the book also contains information about the players' backgrounds and success stories. This and much more from celebrities such as rock musicians, singers, and actors who have made a huge impact on golf. So dive into the history of golf by reading this book, you might agree with Lee Trevino: "The older I get, the better I was."So relax, read and use the quotes to brighten up a party, use in your speech, or give the book as a gift.Information about the author. The book is compiled by Bertil Garpenholt, a PGA professional and mental coach. Bertil started playing golf as a teenager and received his first training from James "Jimmy" Suckling, a Scottish PGA professional and legend in Swedish golf. Jimmy taught Bertil the game where a love affair with a sport that later in Bertil's life would become his profession was born.The traditions of the game and respect for the rules and etiquette of the game have been guiding principles for Bertil's career in golf, where Bobby Jones and Jack Nicklaus have been role models. The idea for a book came about when a student said to Bertil, "You use quotes in your teaching, which makes the lessons interesting and entertaining, can't you publish a book with them?" That's how this book came about. To reach Bertil you can contact him through www.bertilgarpenholt.se or by e-mail: Bertil@bertilgarpenholt.se
Basketball Beyond Paper
A pioneer in the field of basketball analytics, Dean Oliver introduced a framework to understand basketball through the use of statistics in his book Basketball on Paper. In his follow-up, Basketball beyond Paper, Oliver lays out both the technical and personal aspects of his twenty-year experience in the NBA as he helped build the analytics that changed the game. He also looks at the people and technology that pushed those analytics forward. Oliver tells stories of how the insights came about, whether studying other teams or witnessing events with players, coaches, and management of his own teams. He highlights how great LeBron James and Steph Curry have been but also how critical "middle-class" or "glue" players such as Shane Battier, Andre Iguodala, and JJ Redick were to their teams. Oliver illustrates the paths taken by Most Improved Player Award winners such as Lauri Markkanen, Julius Randle, and Brandon Ingram. Basketball beyond Paper tells the stories of how analytics have helped basketball players, coaches, and management--and changed the game.
The Providence Steam Roller
An early NFL franchise, the Providence Steam Roller brought major league sports to Rhode Island for the first time. Playing at a bicycle arena known as the Cycledrome, the team thrilled thousands of fans in its brief history. Only a short time after sitting atop the pro football world for one glorious season, it ceased to exist. This book brings the Providence Steam Roller back to life in the first thorough examination of one of the most unusual franchises in NFL history. The team toiled in the NFL from 1925 to 1931 after nine years as an independent professional squad. The Steam Roller achieved many firsts in NFL history: it was the first NFL team in New England, hosted the first night game in NFL history, and is the last now-defunct team to win an NFL championship. Many who wore the black and orange uniform played professional football not for the money but for the love of the game and to represent the city of Providence.
All the Smoke
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. For over two hundred critically acclaimed episodes, famously outspoken and controversial NBA icons Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson have comprehensively explored the lives and most pressing issues facing today's basketball players both on and off the court. Now, the two dive deeper into the "riveting, absurdly profane, and often unexpectedly poignant" (Slate) podcast. From taking us behind the scenes of their greatest moments to eye-opening insights from their interviews with legends such as Shaquille O'Neal, Stephen Curry, Snoop Dogg, and more, All the Smoke is a fascinating, sharp, and essential read for new and longtime fans.
Tennis Begins at Two
While pregnant in 1867, and absolutely certain her infant would be a boy, Anne Lloyd Jones began decorating the crib with photos of high buildings and old cathedrals, for her unborn son Frank Lloyd Wright would become the greatest architect in world history . . .Parental madness? The coauthors think not--so unabashedly convinced are we that pre-tennis learning activities can begin while the newborn is still on his back kicking and reaching, two of the first lessons needed for tennis! So it was that we reached out for several dozen PC members and friends to join us in a unique publishing adventure hitherto untried, as far as we knew, the creation of a highly illustrated book entitled, "Tennis Begins at Two", subtitled either "Instructing Parents How to Tenderly Teach Their Children How to Play the Great Game", or the hoped for, patiently awaited, universally asked question, "Mommy, daddy, will you learn me to play tennis?" As mentioned, there is at present no book on the market, nor has there ever been a book published, a book on instructing parents how to teach two-year-old children how to play the game by anyone, well-known players, on-court judges, or aging weekend two-sets-only players. With great diffidence and lack of self-confidence, we offer this effort to serve as a fill-in for the gap in tennis literature until something better comes along. In a way, it is also intended as a means to appreciate some of the best who ever played the game.
Life's A Dance
GREAT LEADERS MAKE BIG MOVES - ELLIS WAS WILLING TO GIVE UP EVERYTHING FOR EQUALITYIn Life's a Dance, Cliff Ellis - a four time Basketball Hall of Fame Coach and one of the winningest coaches in Division I history - opens up about his philosophies, challenges, and triumphs throughout his career as a former rock 'n' roll star and basketball coach - giving readers a unique perspective into the very heart and mind of an incredible leader. Ellis was willing to give up his career to protect his players and his team and fight for equality within the game.Learn how to build a successful team - Strong Work Ethics, Respect, Empathy, a Positive Mindset, and more. This book contains fundamental steps that will resonate far beyond the basketball court. Whether you are a sports enthusiast, a business professional, or passionate about personal development, Life's a Dance is for you! Join Coach Ellis on his inspiring journey to discover how you can master the dance of life by following his lead.
The Greatest U.S. Opens
In The Greatest U.S. Opens, veteran golf journalist and author David Barrett brings readers inside the ropes at the most dramatic tournaments since the Open's inception in 1895. Renowned as the most challenging of the major championships, the U.S. Open has showcased the country's greatest golf courses, including Pebble Beach, Oakmont, Merion and Shinnecock Hills. And, with notoriously long "Open rough" and super-fast greens, the U.S Open is typically the toughest challenge of the year, providing a forum for the greats of the game to test their mettle and prove their stature by winning multiple times--including Bobby Jones, Ben Hogan, Jack Nicklaus, and Tiger Woods. The extreme difficulty of a U.S. Open course has also yielded the occasional and unlikely upset, including Francis Oiumet's 1913 thrilling victory over English greats Harry Vardon and Ted Ray or Jack Fleck stealing a shocking win from Hogan in 1955. Barrett also captures the tournament's many classic moments including Arnold Palmer's heroic charge in 1960, Tom Watson's chip-in to take down Nicklaus at Pebble Beach in 1982, and Payne Stewart's putt to clinch a victory at Pinehurst in 1999 just months before his tragic death.
World Series '64
In 1964, the New York Yankees were the undisputed champions of Major League Baseball. This book presents, in all its context, the story of the upstart St. Louis Cardinals, improbable champions of the National League, taking the Bronx Bombers to game seven in a harrowing World Series that ended with the toppling of an MLB dynasty and the ascension of an exciting new St. Louis Cardinals. Herein is the story of Bob Gibson, Tim McCarver, Mickey Mantle, Bobby Richardson, and numerous others who made baseball history and captivated the public during that exciting Fall Classic.
Luton Town FC in the 1970s
A Luton Town fan's vivid memories of the 1970s. Promotion, relegation, financial problems, star players sold, hooliganism, Eric Morecambe, Supermac, Alec Stock, Harry Haslam, the Futcher twins, David Pleat, Ricky Hill, Brian Stein, Mal Donaghy. Yes, Luton Town in the 1970s was a typically colourful decade in the history of a colourful club.
When the Game Was War
The gritty, no-holds-barred account of the 1987 NBA season, a thrilling year of fierce battles and off-the-court drama between Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Isiah Thomas, and Michael Jordan--from New York Times bestselling author Rich Cohen. "Plug in to a world where rivalries really mattered."--Bob Ryan, sports columnist emeritus, The Boston GlobeAN ESQUIRE BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR Four historic teams. Four legendary players. One unforgettable season. The 1980s were a transformative decade for the NBA. Since its founding in 1946, the league had evolved from a bruising, earthbound game of mostly nameless, underpaid players to one in which athletes became household names for their thrilling, physics-defying play. The 1987-88 season was the peak of that golden era, a year of incredible drama that featured a pantheon of superstars in their prime--the most future Hall of Famers competing at one time in any given season--battling for the title, and for their respective legacies. In When the Game Was War, bestselling author Rich Cohen tells the story of this incredible season through the four teams, and the four players, who dominated it: Larry Bird and the Boston Celtics, Magic Johnson and the Los Angeles Lakers, Isiah Thomas and the Detroit Pistons, and a young Michael Jordan and his Chicago Bulls. From rural Indiana to the South Side of Chicago, suburban North Carolina to rust-belt Michigan, Cohen explores the diverse journeys each of these iconic players took before arriving on the big stage. Drawing from dozens of interviews with NBA insiders, Cohen brings to vivid life some of the most colorful characters of the era--like Bill Laimbeer, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Danny Ainge, and Charles Oakley--who fought like hell to help these stars succeed. For anyone who longs to understand how the NBA came to be the cultural juggernaut it is today--and to relive the magic and turmoil of those pivotal years--When the Game Was War brilliantly recasts one unforgettable season and the four transcendent players who were at the center of it all.
College Football History ”Bowl Games of the 20th Century”
This book is for football fans of all ages. It is both educational and entertaining as you can read nostalgically about former great College teams and players, as well as some of the great Bowl Games from the past. This book covers all the Bowl Games of the 20th Century (1902-1999), so you can read about your football heroes, past and present.
English League Football
On September 8, 1888, the inaugural season of the Football League kicked off, marking the beginning of a sporting tradition that has endured for over 130 years. Ian Laschke's comprehensive work meticulously records every match outcome for all the teams that have participated in the league since its first season. This book is an essential treasure trove for statistical aficionados and a definitive resource for fans of any team that has competed in the league, whether historically or currently.
Gridiron Wisdom
Competitiveness. Leadership. Inclusiveness. Discipline. Dedication to community. Together, these traits form the blueprint for teams that not only win, but transcend sport and develop a purpose to keep on winning for the good of the communities that surround and support them. Alberta's reputation in Canadian football was built uponthis foundation.Through countless hours of intimate interviews and heartfelt discussions with former coaches, players, and their families, author Ron McIntyre highlights the ways in which these traits manifested themselves in five of the best football programs in the province's history: the St. Francis Browns, the Raymond Comets, the Edmonton Huskies, the Calgary Dinos, and the Edmonton Eskimos.With humour and a clear love of the game guiding his exploration of what made these teams so great, McIntyre reveals to coaches the key principles that contribute to building a solid program; demonstrates to players the nuances of being a good teammate and leading by example; and grants fans a peek behind the curtain at what ultimately goes into achieving true sports excellence.
Scunthorpe Hasta La Muerte
Part biography, part social history, part meditation on what it is to be an outsider ultimately embraced by the introverted world of football
Rovers Revolution Blackburn’s Rise From Nowhere to Premier League Champions
A gripping account of a small town club's unlikely rise to the top of English football
The American Game
From "the master of new journalism [who always] hits it over the fence" (New York Times) and "one of the finest writers on sports anywhere" (USA Today), the scintillating story of lacrosse--the game invented by the Haudenosaunee, played with more passion than any other, that stubbornly mirrors America's ongoing struggle with inclusivityNearly a millennium ago, Native Americans created lacrosse as a means of training warriors and settling disputes. Co-opted by whites in the late 1800s, played for a century largely at elite east coast colleges, over the past thirty years lacrosse has exploded around the world, becoming the fastest growing sport in the U.S. while exposing the fault lines of prejudice and privilege that continue to dog its image. At the same time, the spiritual nature and dazzling style of the Native game has been elevated to center stage as the brilliant Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) play as a nation unto themselves, maintaining their deep traditions and hoping for inclusion in the 2028 Olympics.Based on seven years of research and observation and crafted with consummate skill, The American Game takes readers inside a unique cultural landscape that nonetheless reflects the wider world. Skillfully weaving in compelling action on the field from World Championships to tense NCAA tournaments, Price also chronicles the controversies and anomalies that have in many ways defined lacrosse. Racism stubbornly persists--and the Haudenosaunee have endured plenty in their rise--yet few mainstream entities have done more than lacrosse to champion the Native American experience. The Duke rape case and the murder of Yeardley Love still resonate, reinforcing the sport's elite "laxbro" image, yet women remain the core force powering its astonishing boom. Lacrosse's longtime link with Wall Street remains, but its bond with elite military service is just as remarkable.Price introduces legendary individuals from Jim Brown (some say he was even better at lacrosse than football), Black superstar Kyle Harrison and the brilliant Iroquois stickman Lyle Thompson, to famed coaches Lars Tiffany and Kelly Amonte Hiller and Onondaga faithkeeper Oren Lyons. All of them, and all who play the game, pay homage to the mystical qualities of the lacrosse stick, which American coaching icon Bill Tierney calls "the thing that makes you special." A masterpiece of narration and investigation, The American Game is the powerful story of a sport that, perhaps more than any other, captures the complexity of America in its ongoing effort to achieve a more perfect union.
Wards of the League
Wards of the League is a long-lost tale from pro football's buried past. Very few people even know that the 1952 Dallas Texans ever existed and played in the National Football League. Before the Dallas Cowboys became America's Team, these Texans were nobody's team. The NFL's first venture into the football-crazed hotbed known as the Lone Star State began with enthusiasm but ended in a doomed collapse before the season was even over. The Texans' rapid rise and fall are chronicled in this book for the first time. The story of the failed team in a place that now boasts of having the most valuable sports franchise in the world today is truly a tale of being in the right place but at the wrong time.
Say Yes to Golf with Anyone
Stop missing out on new clients, jobs, friends, and business opportunities that present themselves on the course. Learn to be comfortable golfing with players of any level. Not everyone grew up in a golfing family where rules and etiquette were second nature by a young age. After reading this book, you will have the advantage those kids used to have. This isn't a quick once-through read, but rather a reference book to be paged through and kept handy once the golf season starts. TY ARMSTRONG, PGA Pro If you've been saying "no" to golf with potential clients, this is a MUST read for you. I was very intimidated to golf with others, but with this short course on etiquette, I can confidently play with golfers of any level. Picking up golf has been a great thing for me personally and professionally. STACEY BARTELSON, Financial Advisor This book is mandatory for those who don't want to miss opportunities that present themselves on the golf course. I've seen deals made, people hired, secrets exchanged, and romances start, all while hitting a little white ball. RYAN CURRY, Avid Golfer, Member of Bearpath Golf and Country Club After reading this book, I confidently golf with my husband, my son, and my father-in-law at the same time. This book revealed to me, regardless of my skill level, I don't have to miss out on four hours of important family time. SARA VALESANO, Beginner GolferTammy Laurent helps women in sales feel comfortable on the golf course with clients, potential clients, vendors or suppliers, and strangers. A financial advisor with over 33 years of experience, she enjoys helping clients, inspirational speaking, competing in triathlons, playing the piano, and anything outdoors. As co-owner of Stonebrooke Golf Club, built by her husband in 1989-known for its spectacular 8th hole drive across a Minnesota lake with a pontoon ride to the fairway-golf is an important part of her life.
Baseball's Shooting Stars
Every serious baseball fan can attest to the perennial excellence of stars like Babe Ruth and Ken Griffey, Jr. But how many can recall the exploits of Fred Dunlap, George Stone, Bobby Shantz, or Mark Fidrych? Each of these players performed like a superstar for a single season, but none of them came close to replicating that success in subsequent years. Some achieved early success and flamed out, while others overcame early setbacks to achieve brief stardom late in their careers. Some were one-year wonders, and others sustained solid careers after setting an early standard that they would never again reach. This book contains the bittersweet stories of 30 such players who tantalized their fans with visions of greatness, but ultimately fell short.
