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A vital narrative history of 1970s pro basketball, and the Black players who shaped the NBA

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In 1982, Val James became the first African-American to play in the NHL. In the face of racial taunts on ice and angry mobs outside arenas, Val fought his way to become the league's undisputed heavyweight champion. Black Ice is his story.

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A behind-the-scenes look at how the relentless pressure to win can inspire-or destroy-young men and adults alike.

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George Best needs little introduction. Open and honest about his mistakes, George is also incredibly candid about his triumphs, his regrets, and, only three years before his death, what he had hoped for the future.

'Don't coach him, he's a genius' Sir Matt Busby

'Unquestionably the greatest' Sir Alex Ferguson

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Author Greg Oliver takes a peek into historical documents of the stars, from Wayne Gretzky to Lou Nanne to Elmer "Moose" Vasko. Culled from the archives of Allan Stitt, one of hockey's leading collectors, the book offers up page after page of treats never before seen by hockey fans.

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A biography celebrating the life of the legendary cricketer Bob Willis, with tributes from key figures in sports and media and a foreword by Sir Ian Botham.

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A biography celebrating the life of the legendary cricketer Bob Willis, with tributes from key figures in sports and media and a foreword by Sir Ian Botham.

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Having spent over 20 years working wrestling arenas as a ring announcer, the author travelled in the same vehicles and shared the same hotels with the sport's greatest, most infamous, maddest and baddest. He sheds light on the games that performing wrestlers and their corporate employers play in order to achieve power, fame and wealth.

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For football fans who hungrily feed on gossip and rumour, Christmas comes twice a year once in August and again in January.

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Relive one of the greatest sporting contests of all time - Borg v McEnroe in the 1980 Wimbledon final

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The inspirational story of Ruqsana Begum, who overcame prejudice and illness to become a Muay Thai world champion

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The language of cycling is vibrant, sophisticated, often impenetrable and extremely French. Find yourself confused, nodding along when a rouleur relates how le biscuit was effrite (crumbled) How today they're feeling Angers (past caring) The author provides the ultimate lexicon of nonsense terminology surrounding the esteemed Tour de France.

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Inside the World of England's Greatest-Ever Bowler

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Useful for anyone pursuing boxing as a hobby or who is interested in training to become a professional boxer. This book presents an introduction to the sport, including the game's history, rules of the ring, how fights are scored, how to spar, the basics of defence and offence, the fighter's workout, a directory of boxing gyms, and more.

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In this book, author Gabe Oppenheim examines the rise and fall of boxing in Philadelphia, and how it often mirrored the citys own narrative arc. Throughout, Oppenheim weaves together cultural history, urban studies, and biographical sketches of Philadelphia fighters such as Jimmy Young, Meldrick The Kid Taylor, Teon Kennedy, and Mike Jones.

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This book provides a succinct yet comprehensive coverage of boxing history, recounting its ancient roots, evolution, and globalization. Gems describes important events and individuals, illuminating their impact on the boxing world, and addresses not only boxing history but also issues of race, religion, rivalries, and the growth of female boxing.

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The "New York Times"-bestselling author of "The Bad Guys Won!" chronicles the rise and fall of the Dallas Cowboys of the 1990s--the storied three-time Super Bowl champions and the most beloved, despised, and unforgettable dynasty in NFL history. color photo insert.

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The exclusive behind-the-scenes story of the Mauricio Pochettino revolution at Spurs

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A hard-hitting, no-punches-pulled look at the uncompromising world of mixed martial arts fighting.