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Records Fall. Legends Rise. Sports history is packed with weird coincidences, strange superstitions, and unforgettable moments. Strange But True Sports History, uncovers the real stories behind the greatest moments in athletic history, with chapters including: Strange but True Sports Firsts, Unusual Sports, Sports Technology, Forgotten by History, Fact or Fiction? Behind every recordbreaking win, mind-blowing sports trivia, and legendary game lies a story you won’t believe – until you hear it.

For 140 years, women’s soccer has been a powerful global force and a vehicle for sparking change. That power has shone through 140 years of obstacles and setbacks, bans and ridicule, dismissal and devaluation. Today, investors and audiences recognize the value of women’s soccer not because it can raise money for charity or inspire young girls (although it can) but simply because it is good business. This sport and the women who play it have captured the world’s attention and will continue to advance the game—and the culture around it.

A Brief History of the New York Yankees tells the story of the greatest baseball dynasty in a unique style. It is a fast and enjoyable listen. It will appeal to all baseball fans as well as the avid Yankee followers. This short history of the Yankee dynasty begins with the Highlanders before the team became the historic New York club. It fits perfectly with our continued fast paced sports fan and country. No longer do you have to read a 400 page history to learn about the greatest dynasty in sports history.

في هذه المقدِّمة الموجزة، يستعرض مايك كرونِن تاريخ الرياضة من أصولها المرتبطة بالألعاب التنافسيَّة والطقوس الدينيَّـة إلى موقعها اليوم بمثابة ظاهرةٍ عالميَّة. ويتناول مختلف الرياضات من الألعاب الجماعيَّة كالرغبي والكريكيت وكرة القدم إلى الألعاب الفرديَّة مثل الغولف والتنس والتزلُّج، موضِّحاً كيف ظهرَت هذه الألعاب لأوَّل مرَّة وجذبت اهتمام الأناس العاديِّين، وكيف تطوَّرت الرياضة في حياتنا اليوميَّة. وبينما يستكشف كرونِن العلاقة بين الرياضة والطبقة والنوع الاجتماعي والتجارة والهويَّة والأخلاق، فإنَّه يُبرز بعض القضايا المركزيَّة التي تشهدها الرياضة اليوم، بما في ذلك الهواية والاحتراف، والأجور المرتفعة للاعبين المحترفين، والغش واستعمال المنشِّطات، ومعايير اللعب النظيف.

Sport has always been part of our wars – from the famous cricket match played at Gallipoli as a decoy for the evacuation of Australian troops, to the hero of Tobruk, Changi and the Burma– Thailand railway, Colonel Sir Ernest Edward ‘Weary’ Dunlop AC, who so respected his hard-won Wallabies jersey that he insisted on being buried in it, and to legendary Test cricketer Keith Miller, fighter pilot in World War II, who famously said, ‘Pressure is a Messerschmitt up your arse, playing cricket is not'.

POURQUOI NOUS AIMONS LE GOLF – Une histoire en 50 moments de légende Un livre-hommage à la passion, à l’élégance et aux émotions uniques du golf. Vous aimez le golf ? Alors vous savez qu’il ne s’agit pas seulement de swing, de clubs ou de scores. C’est un sport de cœur, de souvenirs, de gestes silencieux et de respect. C’est un moment figé sur un green au coucher du soleil. Un putt qui change une carrière. Une Ryder Cup qui bascule. Un souvenir que vous n’oublierez jamais.

A Brief History of American Football is a sweeping, cinematic journey through the evolution of America’s most beloved sport. From muddy college fields in the 19th century to billion-dollar stadiums and global broadcasts, Derek Monaghan traces the game’s transformation with vivid storytelling, historical insight, and cultural depth.

The history of golf is a captivating journey that spans centuries and continents, evolving from a rudimentary pastime in medieval Scotland to a global phenomenon with rich competitive traditions. Emerging in the 15th century on the misty landscapes of Scottish links, golf faced attempts to curb its popularity, only to persist and flourish. The 18th century witnessed the formalization of golf courses, with the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews standing as a testament to the game's growing stature.

The Forgotten Marlins: A Tribute to the 1956-1960 Original Miami Marlins brings to life one of the most colorful and flamboyant teams to ever grace the diamonds of minor league baseball. Includes rarely-heard stories about baseball’s Satchel Paige’s years in Miami, including interviews with ballplayers. During their five years of existence, the Marlins featured such prominent personalities as eccentric manager Pepper Martin, free-spirited southpaw pitcher Mickey McDermott, maverick promoter Bill Veeck, and the iconic Hall-of-Famer Satchel Paige.

THE INCREDIBLE TRUE STORY OF LANDO NORRIS' EXTRAORDINARY JOURNEY TO BECOME F1 CHAMPION After one of the most exciting and closely-fought F1 Championships in years, Lando Norris stands top of the podium as World Champion, leading a new generation of young, exciting and fast British drivers...

Bloomsbury presents Manchester United After Munich: How Tragedy Forged One of the World’s Greatest Football Clubs by Wayne Barton, read by Adam Grayson 'Another forgotten corner of Manchester United’s incredible history receives the Wayne Barton treatment.' – Matt Barlow, Football Writer...

A celebration of the beautiful game and its 100 greatest players, from the pre–World War II exploits of Dixie Dean to the modern-day genius of Kylian Mbappé and Lionel Messi These players left legacies, redefined the game with trademark skills, and grew into national icons. They have their...

Si vous êtes un passionné de football, vous ne pouvez pas ne pas connaître la réponse à ces 50 questions inédites sur votre sport préféré. Si vous voulez épater vos amis, vos proches ou vos collègues de bureaux, vous ne pouvez pas ne pas connaître la réponse à ces incroyables anecdotes ou événements.

Bloomsbury presents The Football Battalions: The Elite Footballers Who Fought in the Great War by Christopher Evans, read by Oliver Hembrough 'A brilliant book' - Kevin Day 'An extraordinary story' - David Williamson, Chief Political Commentator at the Daily Express THE POIGNANT STORY OF HOW...

‘The story of an unforgettable season’ Virgil van Dijk The definitive chronicle of Liverpool's footballing renaissance under Arne Slot, filled with exclusive interviews and unparalleled insight An engrossing and inspiring account of a new manager’s remarkable rise to prominence. Arne Slot...

The story of Jackie Robinson valiantly breaking baseball’s color barrier in 1947 is one that most Americans know. But less recognized is the fact that some seventy years earlier, following the Civil War, baseball was tenuously biracial and had the potential for a truly open game. How, then, did the game become so firmly segregated that it required a trailblazer like Robinson? The answer, Ryan A. Swanson suggests, has everything to do with the politics of “reconciliation” and a wish to avoid the issues of race that an integrated game necessarily raised.

Celebrating the Formula 1 World Championship’s 75th season in unique, sometimes poignant, sometimes shocking and always high-energy style with Channel 4’s face of F1, Alex Jacques. In over 75 chapters, Alex Jacques tells the story of Formula 1’s rise, fall and recovery through the...

A definitive new history of the world’s most watched sporting event—just in time for the 2026 tournament​ "Wilson is the game’s pre-eminent popular historian."—Observer (UK) An Irish Times Best Sports Book of the Year Since 1930, the World Cup has become a truly global obsession. It is...

Bloomsbury presents Pinstripe Empire by Marty Appel, read by Christopher Ragland An exciting history of the world’s greatest baseball team from a former Yankees Public Relations Officer. "A riveting and comprehensive history of the Yankees" – New York Times Is there a sports team more...

THE THRILLING AND SEARINGLY HONEST MEMOIR FROM FIVE-TIME CHAMPION JOCKEY OISIN MURPHY. Born prematurely, weighing less than a bag of sugar, Oisin Murphy’s life has always been one of struggle. From a young age he found communion with horses. Mesmerised by their power, their spirit, he...