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Brought to you by Penguin. 'Lukewarm is no good.' As a youngster, Ellie Kildunne was told girls don’t play rugby. But that’s what she was good at, and she was determined to find a way. Growing up in Yorkshire, Ellie started playing rugby aged six with a boys’ team, which she continued to...

In The Unauthorized Biography of Sgt. Slaughter, author Tim Simpson traces the life and legacy of Robert Remus, the man behind the mirrored sunglasses. From his early days under Verne Gagne’s demanding tutelage to his rise as one of wrestling’s most recognizable figures, this audiobook reveals the man who transformed discipline into art and patriotism into performance.

Now eighty-two years old, Cledwyn E Lewis looks back on his life experiences and influences. Cledwyn has worked in the British Army as a doctor and surgeon then in Alberta, Canada, he worked in general practice and Emergency Medicine with some surgery and had the role as Medical Director of Regional EMS.

Eben Etzebeth is die Springbokrugbyspeler wat al die meeste toetswedstryde in Suid-Afrikaanse rugbygeskiedenis gespeel het. Met hom in die span was die Bokke vir twee agtereenvolgende Wêreldbekers onoorwinlik. In hierdie eerlike vertelling deel Eben sy aangrypende reis van ‘n Afrikaanse laaitie van Goodwood tot wêreldkampioen.

Touch All the Lines offers an intimate look into the life of former BYU Men's Basketball Coach, Steve Cleveland. Far more than a mere sports biography, this book chronicles Cleveland's journey as a coach, a father, and a man of faith. Through a series of personal anecdotes and reflections, listeners are invited to consider the principles that guided him on and off the court. The title, taken from a powerful lesson learned during a challenging time at Fresno State, serves as a metaphor for the pillars of a strong character.

Brendan Cullen manages Kars Station, a 10,000-head sheep property 65 kilometres outside Broken Hill, New South Wales. In 2022, despite his nearest beach being more than 600 kilometres away, he swam the English Channel. Taking up swimming was part of Brendan's recovery from severe depression, an illness that had seen him cope in highly unhealthy ways–drinking, overwork, being emotionally absent–for years. But then he found the strength to walk through the doors of Broken Hill Hospital and ask for help.

Meet 10 icons of sport – from track to tennis, football to Formula 1 – whose stories inspire across time and borders. These short, vivid biographies offer quick insights, big ideas, and timeless inspiration. From Michael Jordan to Dirk Nowitzki, Bjorn Borg to John McEnroe, Ayrton Senna to Niki Lauda, these life stories are smart, engaging, and easy to follow – history has never sounded this good.

Le destin de Simone s’est écrit le jour de sa naissance. Son premier cri, elle le pousse en partie à cause d’un arrachement du plexus brachial qui paralyse son bras droit. Comme dans 80 % des situations, son handicap est invisible. Pourtant, à force de volonté et de courage elle embrasse une carrière de handballeuse, jusqu’à atteindre le très haut niveau.

LeBron James has been a polarizing yet beloved figure for sports fans around the world, possibly nowhere more so than in northeast Ohio, where he grew up. He began his basketball career hailed as “the chosen one,” a beacon of hope for a Cleveland team that had never won an NBA championship. He was then denounced for “the Decision” to leave and pursue his trophy dreams with the Miami Heat. The prodigal son subsequently returned to the Cavaliers, fulfilling “the Promise” to bring ultimate victory to Cleveland in 2016.

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Gloriously available again, forty years after it was first published—now with a new introduction by Brad Faxon, a new afterword by the author, and a batch of newly discovered time-capsule photos—The Green Road Home is the classic account of a young caddie on the PGA Tour, and the book that...

Just Your Average Ultra Runner celebrates the spirit of endurance through the voices of everyday athletes who go the distance — literally. In this collection of candid interviews, author Jason Ward sits down with ordinary runners who have accomplished extraordinary things on the trails and roads of ultra-distance running. From first-time finishers to seasoned 100-mile veterans, each chapter captures the mindset, struggles, and triumphs that define the ultra community. Their stories are proof that you don’t need to be elite to push your limits — just determined enough to take the next step.

Embark on a journey of adrenaline-fueled excitement as you dive into this audiobook and experience the raw emotions of flying a fighter jet, jumping out of an airplane, soaring through the sky on a hang-glider, and navigating treacherous waters on a sailboat. Through the eyes of an ordinary man, you'll feel the rush of danger and the exhilaration of pushing beyond your limits.

Brought to you by Penguin. Guy’s been pushing himself to the outer limits, as usual. There's no medals, no big ceremony at the end of it all. He's just driven by putting himself through the misery. And coming out smiling. In search of suffering, Guy went to Colombia for the TV job, where he...

Brought to you by Penguin. Hamilton’s move to Ferrari was the F1 story of the decade. And now his progress is coming under the intense scrutiny of his 40+ million social media followers, the passionate tifosi and the world’s media, as he fulfils his boyhood dream of driving for the legendary...

Pippo Inzaghi è stato l'idolo di milioni di tifosi, ha segnato tantissimo e vinto tutto. Poi si è seduto in panchina perché senza pallone non ci sa stare. Si è innamorato e con la sua Angela ha scoperto la gioia immensa di essere genitore. Adesso che il cerchio si è chiuso, Pippo ha deciso di aprire il suo cuore e di raccontarsi senza pudore e senza sconti, con gli occhi dell'uomo che a cinquant'anni può guardarsi indietro e tracciare un primo bilancio. Facendolo, si scopre sereno, realizzato, felice, ma non dimentica i momenti bui attraverso i quali è dovuto passare per ritrovare la luce.

Jerry Bird became the 20th century's most widely recognized skydiver during the evolution of sport skydiving in America. This book is a compilation of writings by many who knew and flew with Bird, and by Jerry himself—a skydiving life-and-times of Jerry Bird from 1963 into the 21st century. At the heart of the book are inclusions of Jerry’s own oral storytelling transcribed in his inimitable voice.

Brady: An American Story and the Price of Greatness by Lars Anderson is a forthcoming title from Celadon Books...

A history of the best supported underachievers in world football What is the real history of Newcastle United? Why has this gloriously exasperating football club inspired devotion bordering on religious fervour, despite a trophy cabinet that in recent years only bulged through malnutrition? And...

This is a compelling look at the evolution of sports journalism and how today’s media coverage drastically differs from the days of newspapers and magazines. At the same time, it explores the effect that radio, TV, and later technology has had on sports coverage, and how men like Howard Cosell changed the way sports was reported on.