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「天才の息子なんだから、自分もその可能性があるかもしれない」なんて心の片隅で思っていたが、残念ながら……自分は天才ではなかった。もっと言えば、センスすらなかった。

On a September night in Montreal in 1993, Curtis Pride got his first Major League hit, prompting a long, emotional standing ovation from the crowd of 45,757 fans. Profoundly deaf since birth, Pride couldn’t hear their thunderous applause. But as the cheers grew louder and more insistent, he realized he was feeling those vibrations within his chest—an undeniable acknowledgment of an extraordinary achievement.

In 2018, the Dallas Mavericks landed the most hyped European teen prospect in basketball history—Luka Doncic, who has proven to be a generational NBA talent with a flair for sensational playmaking. But that’s only half the story. With The Wonder Boy, MacMahon takes us beyond the highlights to the madness that ensues as the Mavericks try to avoid blowing their golden opportunity.

In The Maniac with No Knees, Tyler Kania takes listeners on a raw, unfiltered ride through his journey with undiagnosed Bipolar I Disorder. From rugby fields to the edge of the Grand Canyon, from building a cryptocurrency start-up to coaching a women’s rugby team to victory, Tyler’s manic adventures push every boundary. Along the way, he uncovers a major tech scandal, survives run-ins with the Boston Mafia, and even attempts the unthinkable—before landing in a mental hospital, where he finally begins to heal.

La biografía definitiva de uno de los mejores tenistas de todos los tiempos. El retrato riguroso del protagonista de un enigma deportivo Luces y sombras de una de las leyendas vivas del tenis Djokovic: el perfecto rival de Nadal y Federer. Para conocer al tenista que ha compartido el reinado de Nadal y Federer. ¿Qué es lo que mueve a Novak? Esta pregunta ha llevado a Mark Hodgkinson a conversar con sus amigos, entrenadores, asesores, rivales, e incluso con personas que compartieron con él el centro de detención en Melbourne.

Do you love great stories that motivate you to become a better version of yourself? Iconic stories that are now cherished classics e.g. Braveheart, The Shack, The Matrix, Seabiscuit, Rudy, American Underdog, etc., If those type of stories move you - then you will be inspired by listening to this memoir.

The Championess of Clerkenwell tells the thrilling and inspiring tale of Elizabeth Wilkinson, one of the earliest recorded female bare-knuckle boxers. Known for her skill, courage, and defiance of social norms, Elizabeth fights her way to the top of a brutal and male-dominated sport.

At the pinnacle of motorsports, a humble young man from Stevenage, has risen to become the greatest Formula One driver of all time. Lewis Hamilton’s journey from remote-controlled car hobbyist to seven-time world champion, knight of the realm, and global superstar is the stuff of sporting legend. Sir Lewis follows Hamilton’s path from his early days karting on local tracks to the glitz and pressure of the Formula One circuit. Along the way, we witness Hamilton’s single-minded determination to reach the top, even as he challenged racial barriers and opposition at every turn.

Donald McRae has followed boxing all his life. In recent years his love has waned, as criminality, doping and dirty money gnaw away at the soul of boxing. In 2018, grieving the death of his sister and with his parents seriously ill, he sought refuge in boxing again. At just this moment, Tyson Fury completed one of the most shocking comebacks in the history of the sport, proving that it still had the ability to offer thrills and redemption.

Approximately 0. 05% of the population of the United States have run a marathon. African-Americans represent 6% of the running population in the U. S. Brownsville, Brooklyn has 58,000+ residents occupying 1. 1 square miles of space. Independently, these facts aren't very interesting but dropped into a blender they have the makings of a compelling story. “every runner, every day” tells the story of a man from a neighborhood with the slogan “Brownsville, never ran, never will” who discovered a love of running.

Futbol, experiències i reflexions d'una de les figures més destacades, irreverents i seguides del panorama comunicatiu català. La passada a l'espai uneix la passió pel futbol amb una extraordinària introspecció personal i cultural. A través de les seves pàgines, l'autor ens transporta a un viatge per les seves experiències i reflexions sobre alguns dels futbolistes més icònics, partits memorables i la seva trajectòria dins d'aquest món.

In 2010, Blake Geoffrion became the first player from the University of Wisconsin hockey team to receive the Hobey Baker Award, recognizing him as the best player in men’s college hockey. Blake was a rising scion of hockey royalty, descendant of legendary Canadian players Howie Morenz and Bernie “Boom Boom” Geoffrion, and he would soon be the first fourth-generation player to reach the NHL. His professional career promised to cement his family’s storied legacy on ice.

'A Boy Named Henry – British Boxing Legend Sir Henry Cooper's Story 'by Stu Armstrong is a captivating journey through the life of one of Britain’s most cherished sporting heroes. From humble beginnings in Bermondsey, South London, to his iconic battles in the ring, this compelling biography shines a light on the extraordinary man behind the gloves.

Laufen war in der Kindheit des Autors nie ein Thema. Doch erst viel später entdeckte er seine Leidenschaft für den Laufsport, der ihn zu faszinierenden Laufveranstaltungen führte. Ob über die Straßen von Köln, die Hafenpromenade in Hamburg, die pulsierenden Wege Berlins oder die legendären Strecken in New York — er hat unvergessliche Momente erlebt. Auch einzigartige Herausforderungen wie Läufe unter Tage und im Trailbereich haben seine Begeisterung für das Laufen noch verstärkt. Von seinen Anfängen bis zum Halbmarathon teilt er seine Erlebnisse und Erfahrungen.

Sue Campbell has been creating change all her life. Starting as a young PE teacher on Manchester's Moss side, she saw first-hand the transformative power of sport. Once hard-to-reach kids started taking initiative, developing discipline and realising their full potential—all they needed was the opportunity to flourish. It was here that sparked the beginning of her mission—to empower, inspire and motivate others through sport—and she hasn't looked back since. In The Game Changer, Sue shares the story of her extraordinary life and career for the very first time.

In his memoir Barry Silkman tells the incredible story of his career from player to agent with colourful anecdotes of all the characters he encountered along the way, along with some touching, personal recollections of his life so far. Silkman boasts an impressive playing career which lasted 16 years, playing for 11 different clubs including Manchester City. A gifted and skillful player, he was your archetypal Cockney, with Romany gypsy appearance with a shock of black curly hair, tan and socks rolled around his ankles.

When Kenny Albert was growing up, family gatherings sounded a lot like a dispatch from the first all-sports radio station. There was his father, Marv, whose voice shaped the sound of modern basketball, and there too were his uncles Al and Steve—a trio of professional play-by-play men with a listenership that spanned the country. It was only a matter of time before Kenny, armed with a toy tape recorder, yearned to follow in their footsteps. Some 3,000 broadcasts later, Kenny Albert has amassed countless stories from the world of sports and media. A

Long before the Moneyball Era, the Earl of Baltimore reigned over baseball. History’s feistiest and most colorful manager, Earl Weaver transformed the sport by collecting and analyzing data in visionary ways, ultimately winning more games than anybody else during his time running the Orioles from 1968 to 1982. When Weaver was hired by the Orioles, managers were still seen as coaches and inspirational leaders, more teachers of the game than strategists. Weaver invented new ways of building baseball teams, prioritizing on-base average, elite defense, and strike throwing.

Orphaned at just thirteen in a still-segregated Washington, D.C., George Raveling was introduced to a relatively unpopular sport—basketball—in high school. The rest, as they say, is history. Raveling went on to become one of the winningest coaches of all time, a mentor to legendary athletes, and a confidant of the sport’s greatest coaches, including Bob Knight and John Wooden. He convinced Michael Jordan to collaborate with Nike on the Air Jordan. He led the 1984 U.S. men’s Olympic team to their ninth gold medal.

Glory Through Pain is a riveting memoir of faith, perseverance, and the miraculous. One phone call altered Christy’s world forever—the call that delivered the news that her brother had been in a life-threatening head-on collision. Afraid and uncertain, she rushed to the hospital, where the next few weeks were filled with tension, prayer, and waiting. As Christy endured the agonizing hospital ordeal, she couldn't forget the miraculous moments from her past that had changed her life.