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In this deeply personal memoir in the vein of Andre Agassi's Open and Megan Rapinoe's One Life, the winningest snowboarder of all time chronicles her career, a story of self-growth that reveals the secret of her resilience and how she overcame crushing early failure to win Olympic gold.
On February 16th, 2006, twenty-year old American snowboarder Lindsey Jacobellis was poised to win the first gold medal in women's snowboardcross, a sport making its...
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I HAD A HUNCH WE'D BE CHAMPIONS! The most unlikely story in the history of sport, told by our greatest football writer On 25th March 2015, when King Richard III, recently rescued from a municipal car park, was reburied in Leicester Cathedral, his beloved football team had just lost 4-3 to Tottenham Hotspur and were bottom of the Premier League, relegation certainties. With King Richard finally at rest, everything changed for Leicester City. Here,...
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A book as iconic as its subject - capturing and celebrating 150 years of golfing history and stories. From caddies to greenkeepers, clubhouses to breath-taking courses, archive imagery to stunning photography, this book will reflect the wonderful journey of the sport's most inclusive, and best loved, tournament.
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Since the invention of the bicycle, people have raced them. The advent of the pneumatic tyre meant that these races could take place on any road in any country – cycle road racing was born. In just over a century the Tour de France has become the most watched sporting event and the Giro d'Italia, Vuela d'Espagne and Spring Classics are expanding to fill the entire year with competitions which are watched by millions of fans, and the routes are cycled...
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In 1935 a young Englishman named Laurie Lee arrived in Spain. He had never been overseas; had hardly even left the quiet village he grew up in. His idea was to walk through the country, earning money for food by playing his violin in bars and plazas. Nearly a century later, the book Laurie Lee wrote — — inspired Alastair Humphreys. It made him fall in love with Spain — the landscapes and the spirit — and with Laurie's style of travel. He travelled...
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Liverpool and Manchester. Two gloriously independent-minded, eclectic, culturally vibrant places - two cities, both alike in dignity. Yet the inhabitants dislike each other with a passion that is visceral. It is a divide that spans generations, across class and ethnicity. It is a divide that has grown over the years, largely driven by one thing: football. The dark, malignant loathing shared by the followers of Liverpool and Manchester United has seeped...
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An electrifying and poignant insider account of the Fall 22 season at Jackson State University, where NFL legend Deion Sanders coached the team to a near-perfect season, and along the way, attracted the nation's top recruit, ushered in an HBCU resurgence, and revived the spirit of a small, Southern town.
Back in the day, Jackson State University boasted one of the finest football programs in the nation. It was the home of NFL Hall of Famer Walter...
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Lower your scores, increase enjoyment. Are you struggling to take your golf game to the next level? Learn the philosophy that has helped thousands of players worldwide lower their scores and improve their relationship with golf. Swing tips come and go, but foundational golf skills last forever.
Whether you are a complete beginner or an advanced player, The Four Foundations of Golf will give you the blueprint to build a stronger, longer-lasting game....
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This book of non-fishing, recreational powerboats, a step up from the very basic Power Boating for Dummies, offers the avid boater or novice a comprehensive overview of the hobby. Packed inside are how-to articles, builder histories and addresses, and engine option details. This 2002 publication is being offered at a special low price prior to the 2010 release of an updated edition.
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Un livre sur le squash peut être un excellent moyen d'encourager la passion de la lecture et du sport en même temps.Ce livre sur le squash est un excellent outil pour aider les gens à développer leurs compétences physiques et techniques. Le livre contient des informations sur l'histoire du squash, son origine, sa diffusion dans le monde et des éléments de base tels que le matériel nécessaire pour jouer (raquettes, balles, terrains), etc.Les...
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The incredible story of Englishman Rob Pope, a veterinarian who left his job in pursuit of a dream — to become the first person ever to complete the epic run undertaken by one of Hollywood's most beloved characters, Forrest Gump. After his momma urged him "to do one thing in life that made a difference", he flew to Alabama, put on his running shoes, and sped off into the wilderness. To follow in Forrest's footsteps, he undertook a journey of over...
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"Being a footballer was my destiny."
After being expelled from school for playing football for his country, fifteen-year-old Liam Brady travelled to London to join Arsenal, and soon became an indispensable part of their glorious 1970s team. Rightly considered one of the Republic of Ireland's best-ever footballers, he went on to enjoy successes with Juventus, Sampdoria and West Ham, as well as managing Celtic and Brighton and Hove, and becoming assistant...
14) A Chosen Destiny
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In this thrilling, no-holds-barred memoir, WWE Champion Drew McIntyre tells the incredible roller-coaster story of his life, from a small village in Ayrshire, Scotland, to the bright lights of WWE.
From a young age, Drew McIntyre dreamed of becoming WWE Champion and following in the footsteps of his heroes Stone Cold Steve Austin and Undertaker. With his parents' support, he trained and paid his dues, proving himself to tiny crowds in the UK's Butlin...
15) Broken Hearts
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Cole Westbrook was the orchestrator of my most significant firsts—my first kiss, love, heartbreak, and regret. Following a harrowing event that left me broken, I've rebuilt myself, stronger and more resilient.
The vulnerable girl who fell for Cole is gone, replaced by someone determined not to let him shatter her world again. Yet, resisting Cole's tempestuous pull proves more challenging than I ever imagined. He's a force of nature, equally...
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Jeff Van Gundy. Brad Stevens. Frank Vogel. Mike Budenholzer. Tom Thibodeau. Sam Presti. Leon Rose. Before you knew his name, before he guided your team to a championship, he had a playing career of his own at an NCAA Division III college. He didn't play for fortune-the NBA was out of reach, and his school didn't even give athletic scholarships. He didn't play for fame-his games weren't televised, and the stands were rarely full. Whatever the motivation,...
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¡Atención madres, padres, abuelos y súper aficionados al fútbol! ⚽
¡Presentamos la biografía infantil definitiva del legendario futbolista Cristiano Ronaldo! Todo niño con pasión por el fútbol sueña con ese chute perfecto, ese momento definitorio en el campo. Pero, ¿conocen la historia de uno de los mejores jugadores que el mundo haya visto jamás? Sumérgete en un relato que va más allá del deporte: trata sobre aspiración, dedicación...
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The must-listen book ahead of the Rugby World Cup 2023.
England have been in four Rugby World Cup finals and only won one of them. In 2003, this team was the one that did it. And this is their story.
The image of Jonny Wilkinson's last-minute winning drop goal is etched deep into the nation's consciousness - everyone knows where they were during that iconic moment on the 22nd November 2003. Twenty years on, with their achievement still unmatched,...
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Nooruddean Choudry was born in 1979 - the year Margaret Thatcher became Prime Minister, Sid Vicious died of a heroin overdose, Ayatollah Khomeini overthrew the last Shah of Iran, and Tim Martin opened his first Wetherspoons. Also that year, a local football club lost the Cup Final to Arsenal courtesy of a man named Sunderland. That club would become an all-consuming obsession for young Nooruddean, who would one day become a small brown man and, vitally,...
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Larger-than-life football personality Micah Richards delivers the most entertaining sports book of the year. From experiencing the Manchester City revolution first-hand and achieving success with the likes of Mario Balotelli, Vincent Kompany and Sergio Aguero to becoming a popular TV pundit for Sky Sports, BBC Sport and, Micah Richards has seen it all—and laughed about most of it. In, Micah reflects on how he got to where he is today and on the...