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The young man at the center of this extraordinary and moving story will one day be among the most highly paid athletes in the National Football League. When we first meet him, he is one of thirteen children by a mother addicted to crack; he does not know...

'The greatest Gaelic footballer of all time.' Pat SpillaneWhen Colm Cooper retired from inter-county football in 2017, he left behind a remarkable legacy. The holder of five All-Ireland medals and eight All-Stars, he was Kerry's stand-out forward for...

Between 1974 and 1997 Frits Barend and Henk van Dorp have conducted numerous interviews with Johan Cruyff, one of the greatest footballers the world has ever seen. In these extraordinarily candid interviews, Cruyff talks about how he learnt his trade,...

Journey with Olympian and American half marathon record holder Ryan Hall as he reflects on the joys and trials of running and, along the way, shows you how he found God in every step. Ryan Hall is an Olympic athlete and American record holder in the half...

America s first true European soccer champion and the captain of the U.S. men s national team relates his journey from Hershey, Pennsylvania, to the pinnacle of world soccer. Pulisic s rise from his childhood in Pennsylvania to captain of the U.S...

New York Times bestselling author! Here is the story of how Jim Ross, an Oklahoman farm kid with a vivid imagination and seemingly unattainable dreams, became "The Voice of Wrestling" to record TV audiences and millions of fans around the world.There are...

Now in paperback, the national bestselling golf instructional, The A Swing, created by the world's #1 instructor to help golfers consistently hit good shots. David Leadbetter is the most recognized golf instructor in the history of the game. His book,...

On a hot summer's night, in June 1985, in one of the most emotionally charged fights of all time, Barry McGuigan beat Eusebio Pedroza to become the featherweight champion of the world. An epic battle that lasted a full 15 rounds, it remains one of...

Donald Osborne Finlay, a sporting name familiar to households in the 1930s, was Britain's greatest athlete of the time; a hurdler whose triumphant exploits graced the sports pages and newsreels week after week. From a humble family background, he became...

Graeme Swann's transformation from international outsider to England's primary match-winner and undisputed best spin bowler in the world has been remarkably rapid. Within two years of his 2008 Test debut, he had become his country's most reliable bowler,...

Graeme Swann's transformation from international outsider to England's primary match-winner and undisputed best spin bowler in the world has been remarkably rapid. Within two years of his 2008 Test debut, he had become his country's most reliable bowler,...

Passing the Torch is a series of interviews with established sportswomen across a variety of disciplines, whether in their prime or post competition, and gives a lively insight into their initial motivation, the highs and lows of competing, the physical...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781922790927Author Ben RothenbergFormat PaperbackPage Count 352Imprint The Text Publishing CompanyPublisher Text Publishing

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780671884000Author Brad GilbertFormat PaperbackPage Count 240Imprint Simon & Schuster LtdPublisher Simon & Schuster LtdWeight(grams) 220g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781780912134Author Mick WalkerFormat PaperbackPage Count 320Imprint DB PublishingPublisher DB Publishing

Fred Perry, three-time Wimbledon champion in the 1930s, was one of Britain's greatest sportsmen of the 20th century. His success on the hallowed Wimbledon turf went unmatched by a British man for a remarkable 77 years, until Andy Murray's triumph in 2013...

Sean Mannion was once ranked the #1 US light middleweight boxer and in 1984 he fought Mike McCallum for the world title, only to fall just short of his dreams. Featuring exclusive interviews with Mannion, this book provides an inside perspective on his...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781797206158Author Arsene WengerFormat HardbackPage Count 352Imprint Chronicle PrismPublisher Chronicle PrismWeight(grams) 612gDimensions(mm) 231mm * 150mm...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781953563996Author Ray WalkerFormat PaperbackPage Count 152Imprint Hrp HousePublisher Hrp HouseWeight(grams) 213gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 8mm

Englishman David Hobbs - `Hobbo' to his friends and fans - is one of motor racing's most remarkable all-rounders. In a 41-year driving career he raced in almost every imaginable category: endurance sports racers, touring cars, Formula 1, Formula 5000,...

This is a biography of Brian Robinson, racing cyclist. Brian Robinson, the first Englishman ever to complete the Tour de France, went on to make a career as a professional cyclist in what is generally regarded as one of the toughest eras in a very tough...

Born in Serbia, Nemanja began playing football at the age of just seven and was quickly spotted by local clubs - by the age of 20 he had won the Yugoslav Cup with Red Star. The captain's armband soon followed and Nemanja led the team to a domestic double...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781780915487Author Andy EllisFormat PaperbackPage Count 192Imprint DB PublishingPublisher DB Publishing

Get an inside look at the real beginning of outlaw biker culture with this raucous and heartfelt recounting of the early days of biker clubs (Roadbike). The story starts one weekend in 1947, at a motorcycle race in Hollister, California. A few members of...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781953563002Author Ray WalkerFormat PaperbackPage Count 144Imprint Hrp HousePublisher Hrp HouseWeight(grams) 200gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 8mm

On a sunny afternoon in May 1868, nineteen-year-old Gilbert Grace stood in a Wiltshire field, wondering why he was playing cricket against the Great Western Railway Club. A batting genius, 'W. G.' should have been starring at Lord's in the grand opening...

On a sunny afternoon in May 1868, nineteen-year-old Gilbert Grace stood in a Wiltshire field, wondering why he was playing cricket against the Great Western Railway Club. A batting genius, 'W. G.' should have been starring at Lord's in the grand opening...

Drink, drugs, depression, sex scandals, financial meltdowns and serious health issues are just some of the fights British boxers have faced once they've quit the ring. A Champion's Last Fight examines just why and exactly how some of Britain's greatest...

Is there always someone else to blame for your failures? Afraid of putting the real work in to achieve your goals? Are you sick of just being average and do you want to start winning? It’s time to drown out self-doubt and the distracting noise of...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781594867316Author Kenny MooreFormat PaperbackPage Count 480Imprint Rodale PressPublisher Rodale PressWeight(grams) 510gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 30mm

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781953563262Author Ray WalkerFormat PaperbackPage Count 162Imprint Hrp HousePublisher Hrp HouseWeight(grams) 227gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 9mm

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780806530666Author Peter ZheutlinFormat PaperbackPage Count 272Imprint Citadel Press Inc.,U.S.Publisher Citadel Press Inc.,U.S.Weight(grams) 310g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781787111417Author Jeff ClewFormat PaperbackPage Count 160Imprint VelocePublisher David & Charles

Who is Harry Redknapp? Football genius or football chancer? Master tactician or practical joker? How is it that even when he was facing court proceedings for tax evasion so many people were still seriously tipping him to be the next England manager?...

Collected together in words and pictures Those Summers of Cricket pays homage to Richie Benaud's life. The many contributions bring his life into sharp focus for the many generations who only know him as the 'voice' of cricket. And through each piece,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781250056047Author Rich CohenFormat PaperbackPage Count 352Imprint Picador USAPublisher Picador USAWeight(grams) 318gDimensions(mm) 208mm * 137mm * 25mm

The instant New York Times bestsellerRemarkable lessons in leadership and team building from one of the greatest football coaches of our time.Urban Meyer has established himself as one of the elite in the annals of his sport, having lead his players to...

Written by Mats Holm and Ulf Roosvald, Bjoern Borg and the Super-Swedes explains how a small country with eight million inhabitants like Sweden could become the leading nation in tennis and an example to imitate worldwide. It starts with the legend of...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780413777751Author Alan HillFormat HardbackImprint Methuen Publishing LtdPublisher Methuen Publishing Ltd

Pete Sampras is a central figure in the history of tennis, the dominant force in the game during the 1990's, and the greatest American male player of all time. Gradually, after a fairytale finish to his career when he won the 2002 U.S. Open, Sampras was...