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Domestique: The Real-life Ups and Downs of a Tour Pro
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Bart Yasso, Kathleen Parrish · 270 pages
Unbelievable: From My Childhood Dreams To Winning Olympic Gold
Jessica Ennis, Rick Broadbent
Shooting Stars
LeBron James, H.G. Bissinger · 258 pages
From the ultimate team— basketball superstar LeBron James and Buzz Bissinger, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Friday Night Lights and Three Nights in August—a poignant, thrilling tale of the power of teamwork to transform young lives, including James's own.The Shooting Stars were a bunch of kids—LeBron James and his best friends—from Akron, Ohio, who first met on a youth basketball team of the sa
I Am Third: The Inspiration for Brian's Song
Gale Sayers, Al Silverman · 238 pages
I Am Third is - in his own words - the moving account of Gale Sayers's struggle to football greatness. It is the story of his family, of the crippling knee injury that almost destroyed his career, but most of all, I Am Third, is the story of Gale's short but unforgettable friendship with Brian Piccolo. a stirring, painfully honest account of his struggle to become the greatest running back in
David Beckham: My Side
David Beckham, Tom Watt · 544 pages
This is Beckham's fascinating life story in his own words. His rise through the ranks at the biggest club side in the world. His complex relationship with United boss Alex Ferguson. The England story, from being vilified by the nation before returning as the prodigal son to eventually captaining his country. His acrimonious falling-out with his manager and departure from Old Trafford in June 2003.
14 Minutes: A Running Legend's Life and Death and Life
Alberto Salazar, John Brant
Teammate: My Journey in Baseball and a World Series for the Ages
David Ross · 242 pages
Discusses the author's life and career, including his role as "Grandpa Rossy" on the Chicago Cubs 2016 championship-winning team. In 2016, the Cubs ended a 108-year curse, winning the World Series in a history-making, seven-game series against the Cleveland Indians. One of the many storylines to Chicago's fairytale season was the late-career renaissance of David Ross, the 39-year-old catcher who
Managing My Life: My Autobiography
Alex Ferguson · 531 pages
This is the autobiography of Alex Ferguson - he runs the Manchester United Football players with a rod of iron, but is respected for his managerial style and for the way he cares for the welfare of his players.
Ponting: At The Close Of Play
Ricky Ponting · 720 pages
It Never Rains in Tiger Stadium: Football and the Game of Life
John Ed Bradley · 294 pages
"The best sports book of the year." - Sports Illustrated"John Ed Bradley says that all he ever wanted to do was to leave behind a pretty piece of writing. Here it is-a wonderful blend of honest introspection, passionate reporting, and superb storytelling. One of the best books I have read in years."- Jeffrey Marx, Pulitzer Prize-winning author, Season of LifeInspired by a classic essay about a vis
Foley Is Good: And The Real World Is Faker Than Wrestling
Mick Foley · 592 pages
Keane: The Autobiography
Roy Keane, Eamon Dunphy · 304 pages
The autobiography of Roy Keane, captain of one of the most famous football clubs in the world, Manchester United. He is also captain of the Irish national team and his footballing intelligence and fierce determination helped to see his side qualify for the 2002 World Cup.
Yes: My Improbable Journey to the Main Event of WrestleMania
Daniel Bryan, Craig Tello · 308 pages
One of the most popular WWE champions. This behind the scenes story is told for the first time by Bryan himself.
Home Team: Coaching the Saints and New Orleans Back to Life
Sean Payton, Ellis Henican · 295 pages
Payton details his decision to become head coach for the devastated New Orleans Saints in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, and how he led the team to a Super Bowl victory in 2009 and helped revitalize the city's spirit.
QB: My Life Behind the Spiral
Steve Young, Jeff Benedict · 408 pages
Let Me Tell You a Story: A Lifetime in the Game
Red Auerbach, John Feinstein · 368 pages
Odd Man Out: A Year on the Mound with a Minor League Misfit
Matt McCarthy · 299 pages
A novel of chilling suspense about a father who will do anything to protect his teenage daughterFollowing the tragic deaths of his wife and son, antiques dealer Terence Cave is left alone to raise his only daughter, fifteen-year-old Bryony. As the young girl struggles to come to terms with the loss of her twin brother, Reuben, Terence observes changes in her behaviorchanges he believes are more da
Grace, Gold, and Glory: My Leap of Faith
Gabrielle Douglas, Michelle Burford · 223 pages
The U.S. gymnast all-around gold medal winner at the 2012 London Olympics tells her story of faith, perseverance, and determination.
The Secret Race: Inside the Hidden World of the Tour de France: Doping, Cover-ups, and Winning at All Costs
Tyler Hamilton, Daniel Coyle · 290 pages
Hamilton pulls back the curtain on the Tour de France and takes us into the secret world of professional cycling like never before: the doping, the lying, and his years as Lance Armstrong's teammate on U.S. Postal.
West by West: My Charmed, Tormented Life
Jerry West, Jonathan Coleman · 338 pages
Basketball great Jerry West tells his story--from his tough childhood in West Virginia, to his unbelievable college success at West Virginia University, his 40-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers, and his relationships with NBA legends.
Fever Pitch
Nick Hornby · 247 pages
In America, it is soccer. But in Great Britain, it is the real football. No pads, no prayers, no prisoners. And that's before the players even take the field. Nick Hornby has been a football fan since the moment he was conceived. Call it predestiny. Or call it preschool. Fever Pitch is his tribute to a lifelong obsession. Part autobiography, part comedy, part incisive analysis of insanity, Horn
Foxcatcher: The True Story of My Brother's Murder, John du Pont's Madness, and the Quest for Olympic Gold
Mark Schultz, David Thomas · 363 pages
This book tells the riveting true story -- soon to be a high-profile film -- of Olympic wrestling gold medal-winning brothers Mark Schultz and Dave Schultz and their fatal relationship with the eccentric John du Pont, heir to the du Pont dynasty. On January 26, 1996, Dave Schultz, Olympic gold medal winner and wrestling golden boy, was shot three times by du Pont family heir John E. du Pont at the