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Losing Isn't Everything

The Untold Stories and Hidden Lessons Behind the Toughest Losses in Sports History

by Curt Menefee, Michael Arkush ...

A refreshing and thought-provoking look at athletes whose legacies have been reduced to one defining moment of defeat—those on the flip side of an epic triumph—and what their experiences can teach us about competition, life, and the human spirit.Every sports fan recalls with amazing accuracy a pivotal winning moment involving a favorite team or player—Henry Aaron hitting his 715th home run to pass ... Read more

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A refreshing and thought-provoking look at athletes whose legacies have been reduced to one defining moment of defeat—those on the flip side of an epic triumph—and what their experiences can teach us about competition, life, and the human spirit.Every sports fan recalls with amazing accuracy a pivotal winning moment involving a favorite team or player—Henry Aaron hitting his 715th home run to pass
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Losing Isn't Everything

The Untold Stories and Hidden Lessons Behind the Toughest Losses in Sports History

by Curt Menefee, Michael Arkush ...

Narrated by Curt Menefee ...

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8 hours 33 min

A refreshing and thought-provoking look at athletes whose legacies have been reduced to one defining moment of defeat-those on the flip side of an epic triumph-and what their experiences can teach us about competition, life, and the human spirit.Every sports fan recalls with amazing accuracy a pivotal winning moment involving a favorite team or player-Henry Aaron hitting his 715th home run to pass ... Read more

$25.99 USD

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A refreshing and thought-provoking look at athletes whose legacies have been reduced to one defining moment of defeat-those on the flip side of an epic triumph-and what their experiences can teach us about competition, life, and the human spirit.Every sports fan recalls with amazing accuracy a pivotal winning moment involving a favorite team or player-Henry Aaron hitting his 715th home run to pass
... Read more

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108 Stitches

Loose Threads, Ripping Yarns, and the Darndest Characters from My Time in the Game

by Ron Darling, Daniel Paisner ...

Narrated by Malcolm Hillgartner ...

Unabridged

7 hours 12 min

This is New York Times bestselling author and Emmy-nominated broadcaster Ron Darling's 108 baseball anecdotes that connect America’s game to the men who played it.In 108 Stitches, Ron Darling offers his own take on the "six degrees of separation" game and knits together a collection of wild, wise, and wistful stories reflecting the full arc of a life in and around our national pastime.Darling has ... Read more

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This is New York Times bestselling author and Emmy-nominated broadcaster Ron Darling's 108 baseball anecdotes that connect America’s game to the men who played it.In 108 Stitches, Ron Darling offers his own take on the "six degrees of separation" game and knits together a collection of wild, wise, and wistful stories reflecting the full arc of a life in and around our national pastime.Darling has
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Ten Innings at Wrigley

The Wildest Ballgame Ever, with Baseball on the Brink

by Kevin Cook ...

Narrated by Barry Abrams ...

Unabridged

7 hours 38 min

It was a Thursday at Chicago's Wrigley Field, mostly sunny with the wind blowing out. Nobody expected an afternoon game between the Philadelphia Phillies and Chicago Cubs on May 17, 1979, to be much more than a lazy early-season contest matching two teams heading in opposite directions—the first-place Phillies and the Cubs, those lovable losers—until they combined for thirteen runs in the first ... Read more

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It was a Thursday at Chicago's Wrigley Field, mostly sunny with the wind blowing out. Nobody expected an afternoon game between the Philadelphia Phillies and Chicago Cubs on May 17, 1979, to be much more than a lazy early-season contest matching two teams heading in opposite directions—the first-place Phillies and the Cubs, those lovable losers—until they combined for thirteen runs in the first
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Smart Baseball

The Story Behind the Old Stats that are Ruining the Game, the New Ones that are Running it, and the Right Way to Think About Baseball

by Keith Law ...

Narrated by Mike Chamberlain ...

Unabridged

9 hours 52 min

Predictably Irrational meets Moneyball in ESPN veteran writer and statistical analyst Keith Laws iconoclastic look at the numbers game of baseball, proving why some of the most trusted stats are surprisingly wrong, explaining what numbers actually work, and exploring what the rise of Big Data means for the future of the sport.For decades, statistics such as batting average, saves recorded, and ... Read more

$28.99 USD

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Predictably Irrational meets Moneyball in ESPN veteran writer and statistical analyst Keith Laws iconoclastic look at the numbers game of baseball, proving why some of the most trusted stats are surprisingly wrong, explaining what numbers actually work, and exploring what the rise of Big Data means for the future of the sport.For decades, statistics such as batting average, saves recorded, and
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Unfinished Business

On and Off the Court with the 1990–91 Boston Celtics

by Jack McCallum ...

NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author Jack McCallum (DREAM TEAM) gives an inside look at the legendary Boston Celtics during a season of change."One of the five best NBA books ever written."—Bill Simmons, ESPNIn the 1990-91 basketball season, the Boston Celtics were a team in transition, both on and off the court. Jack McCallum, also the author of the critically-acclaimed SEVEN SECONDS OR LESS, ... Read more

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NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author Jack McCallum (DREAM TEAM) gives an inside look at the legendary Boston Celtics during a season of change."One of the five best NBA books ever written."—Bill Simmons, ESPNIn the 1990-91 basketball season, the Boston Celtics were a team in transition, both on and off the court. Jack McCallum, also the author of the critically-acclaimed SEVEN SECONDS OR LESS,
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The Mad Dog 100

The Greatest Sports Arguments of All Time

by Chris Russo, Allen St. John ...

THE ESSENTIAL BOOK FOR ANY SPORTS FAN, FROM ONE OF THE REIGNING KINGS OF SPORTS TALK RADIO, CHRISTOPHER “MAD DOG” RUSSOWhich was the greater achievement, Ted Williams’s .406 season or Joe DiMaggio’s 56-game hitting streak?Who’d be left standing in a battle between Joe Louis and Mohammed Ali?Which NBA team was the greatest of all time—the ’66–’67 Celtics? The ’71–’72 Lakers? What about the ’95–’96 ... Read more

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THE ESSENTIAL BOOK FOR ANY SPORTS FAN, FROM ONE OF THE REIGNING KINGS OF SPORTS TALK RADIO, CHRISTOPHER “MAD DOG” RUSSOWhich was the greater achievement, Ted Williams’s .406 season or Joe DiMaggio’s 56-game hitting streak?Who’d be left standing in a battle between Joe Louis and Mohammed Ali?Which NBA team was the greatest of all time—the ’66–’67 Celtics? The ’71–’72 Lakers? What about the ’95–’96
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Game, Set, and Match

The Tennis Boom of the 1960s and '70s

by Herbert Warren Wind ...

The leading players and outstanding matches of two thrilling decades in tennis historyFrom Rod Laver's amateur Grand Slam in 1962 to the first US Open held at the National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, legendary sportswriter Herbert Warren Wind captures the grace and drama of modern tennis in this brilliant collection drawn from the pages of the New Yorker.The era's biggest names, including ... Read more

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The leading players and outstanding matches of two thrilling decades in tennis historyFrom Rod Laver's amateur Grand Slam in 1962 to the first US Open held at the National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, legendary sportswriter Herbert Warren Wind captures the grace and drama of modern tennis in this brilliant collection drawn from the pages of the New Yorker.The era's biggest names, including
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The Gilded Age of Sport, 1945–1960

by Herbert Warren Wind ...

From gridiron to diamond, lawn to green, a legendary sportswriter captures the wins, losses, and draws of an exciting period in American sports historyThroughout his long and distinguished career, Herbert Warren Wind covered many of the most dramatic contests and iconic athletes of the twentieth century. Inspired by Paul Gallico's classic dispatches from the golden age of the 1920s and '30s, The ... Read more

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From gridiron to diamond, lawn to green, a legendary sportswriter captures the wins, losses, and draws of an exciting period in American sports historyThroughout his long and distinguished career, Herbert Warren Wind covered many of the most dramatic contests and iconic athletes of the twentieth century. Inspired by Paul Gallico's classic dispatches from the golden age of the 1920s and '30s, The
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Tales from the North Carolina Tar Heels Locker Room

A Collection of the Greatest UNC Basketball Stories Ever Told

by Ken Rappoport ...

Series series Tales from the Team
Ken Rappoport’s Tales from the North Carolina Tar Heels Locker Room is a compilation of the best notes, quotes, and anecdotes from North Carolina lore. Meet a coach nicknamed Bloody Neck,” a player called The Blind Bomber,” and a team known as the White Phantoms.” And, of course, there is the extraordinary Michael Jordan. Tales from the North Carolina Tar Heels Locker Room captures the anecdotes ... Read more

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Ken Rappoport’s Tales from the North Carolina Tar Heels Locker Room is a compilation of the best notes, quotes, and anecdotes from North Carolina lore. Meet a coach nicknamed Bloody Neck,” a player called The Blind Bomber,” and a team known as the White Phantoms.” And, of course, there is the extraordinary Michael Jordan. Tales from the North Carolina Tar Heels Locker Room captures the anecdotes
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Killing for Sport

Essays by Various Writers

by Various ...

In the provocative anthology "Killing for Sport," various authors converge to explore the complex interrelations between sport, societal values, and human morality. This collection delves into themes of violence inherent in competitive environments, reflecting on the multifaceted motivations behind such actions'Äîranging from the primal instincts of survival to socio-cultural pressures. The ... Read more

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In the provocative anthology "Killing for Sport," various authors converge to explore the complex interrelations between sport, societal values, and human morality. This collection delves into themes of violence inherent in competitive environments, reflecting on the multifaceted motivations behind such actions'Äîranging from the primal instincts of survival to socio-cultural pressures. The
... Read more
The Best Minnesota Sports Arguments

The 100 Most Controversial, Debatable Questions for Die-Hard Fans

by Bob Sansevere ...

Series Book 0 - Best Sports Arguments
100 great sports debates for each city-from who was the best coach to what was the best play of all time.The perfect gift for sports fans-the series that's sweeping the nation, and is already a hit in Boston, Chicago and New York.The best debates for rabid fansThe Best Sports Arguments gives each city or region all the best arguments of their hometown teams, with expert answers from top sports ... Read more

$11.59 USD

100 great sports debates for each city-from who was the best coach to what was the best play of all time.The perfect gift for sports fans-the series that's sweeping the nation, and is already a hit in Boston, Chicago and New York.The best debates for rabid fansThe Best Sports Arguments gives each city or region all the best arguments of their hometown teams, with expert answers from top sports
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