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The incredible story of two wrestling legends who defined the sport in Britain in its glorious heyday. Big Daddy vs Giant Haystacks is a rags-to-riches tale of unlikely fame, family loyalty, tragic death and a uniquely British pop culture phenomenon. From the acclaimed author of Dynamite & Davey: The Explosive Lives of the British Bulldogs. As the 1970s began, Shirley Crabtree (Big Daddy) was a semi-retired wrestler, aged 40; the younger Martin Ruane (Giant Haystacks), a down-on-his-luck father of three.

'Benni had everything that a coach loves in a player.’ – José Mourinho Benni McCarthy is South Africa’s most successful footballer – he’s the all-time top scorer for Bafana Bafana, the country’s only UEFA Champions League winner, and he is now forging a successful career as a coach...

Joel Walkowski is a poor kid from the Midwest, cut from the same cloth as his loveable, eccentric father, Banjo Bob, who pushes forward down the field amidst his autism, alcoholism, and severe childhood trauma. They see each other most clearly on Sundays, coming together as the twelfth man on the sidelines of a team whose history looks a lot like theirs—seasons full of promise upended by a penchant for falling short.

Životna priča najboljeg nogometaša svijeta, samozatajnog i skromnog igrača čija je snaga duha postala uzor milijunima. Luka Modrić ušao je u nogometnu povijest kada je 2018. godine osvojio ono što nitko prije njega nije – sve četiri najprestižnije svjetske nagrade za najboljeg igrača svijeta u istoj godini. Poznat kao čovjek od malo riječi, u svojoj životnoj ispovijesti Luka po prvi put otkriva brojne nepoznate detalje iz svog djetinjstva, opisuje nogometne početke, razotkriva pozadinu svih ključnih trenutaka u Dinamu, Tottenhamu i Real Madridu.

In drei aufeinanderfolgenden Jahren wurde sie Europameisterin (1990), Weltmeisterin (1991) und Olympiasiegerin (1992) im Hochsprung. Noch heute ist sie die einzige Hochspringerin der Welt, der das jemals gelang. Warum sie sich für die Leichtathletik entschied und wie der Erfolg ihr Leben veränderte, erzählt sie in ihrer ersten Biografie. Mit vielen spannenden Details und unterhaltsamen Anekdoten beschreibt sie ihre außergewöhnliche Karriere und ihren persönlichen Weg, der seit jeher von Neugier und Veränderung geprägt war.

Aprende técnicas para controlar tu respiración y superar tus límites Un descenso a las profundidades del ser humano Tomamos aire unas doce veces por minuto, alrededor de setecientas respiraciones por hora y más de diecisiete mil cada día de nuestra vida. La respiración es la base del...

Andrew 'Freddie' Flintoff is one of the most exciting cricketers in the world and has improved out of all recognition during the last two years. In 2003, he was England's best player at the World Cup. Then, explosively, he lit up the second half of the summer in 2004, lifting spirits at Lord's...

Sir Bobby Robson died on the morning of 31 July 2009. Revered in Newcastle and the North East, he was a man who enjoyed phenomenal popularity, and touched so many people with his sincerity and passion for the game of football. From his playing days with Fulham and West Brom in the 1950s and 60s...

The inside story of a football transformation that changed a club – and a country – forever. When Graeme Souness answered an unexpected call in 1986, he left Italy's Sampdoria to rebuild a Rangers side in decline. What followed was five years of upheaval, controversy and brilliance: the...

What drives a man to spend decades racing through the harshest terrains of Alaska? Discover the unbreakable bond between a man and his dogs in this extraordinary memoir. In Until The Last Dog, you'll follow the incredible adventures of an accomplished sled dog racer who has spent 38 years competing in some of the most challenging races from Alaska to Argentina. With dogs by his side, he has faced life-threatening encounters with Alaskan wildlife and found deep joy in the solitude of the wilderness. His stories are filled with humor, heart, and the raw beauty of nature.

En 2018, Kylian Mbappé mit l'univers du football à ses pieds en remportant la Coupe du monde avec l'équipe de France. Depuis, il a continué à battre des records et à gagner de multiples trophées. Il est devenu le capitaine des Bleus et a marqué un triplé lors de la légendaire finale du mondial 2022. Sous les couleurs de Monaco, du PSG, et demain du Real Madrid, il s'est imposé comme un footballeur hors norme. La question n'est plus de savoir s'il est le meilleur de la planète mais s'il deviendra le plus grand de toute l'histoire du ballon rond.

Danielle Mills Walden’s journey to becoming a professional tennis player started when she was three years old. By the age of ten, she was the #1-ranked player in her age group in the Western New York Region. At age eleven, she was admitted to IMG Academy, the prestigious sports boarding school...

Brought to you by Penguin. During a golden era of success for Irish rugby, Peter O'Mahony stood out as the player who most fully embodied the traditional values of the game. Now, in his autobiography, Peter gives us a brilliantly detailed and frank account of the forces that made him who he is...

This memoir chronicles the life of a runner celebrating the completion of over 31 years of 26.2 mile marathon races. His “Trifecta” comprises 131 marathons, a marathon completion in all 50 states, and two finishes in the coveted Boston Marathon. He shares a veteran’s personal journey of overcoming life’s challenges and disasters to achieving daily victories with a focus on a runner’s WHY. “You are a runner, a marathoner, the master of time management, meticulous planning, logistics, and travel. You are extremely versatile and adaptable. Somehow you make it all fit.

Bill Cartwright is a renowned NBA legend, and five-time champion from Sacramento, California. An alumnus of the University of San Francisco (USF), and a team member of the original "The Dons." Bill's illustrious career as a player and coach has left an indelible mark on the sport. Beyond his achievements on the court, Bill is a dedicated mentor and leader known for his unwavering commitment to excellence and integrity. Bill has added the title author to his impressive portfolio of achievements, providing listeners with profound insights into leadership, teamwork, and personal growth.

A rare, raw look at the relentless spirit that has driven one of the greatest athletes in Canadian history—in her own words. Cassie Campbell-Pascall is more than just one of Canada’s all-time hockey players—coming of age in the generation that rejected the old-school administrators who...

I was fitba’ daft from an early age – at primary school, we played at every break, when we got home, and after tea until it was dark. I was a distinctly average player, but lucky to be born in the same year as a lot of real players.

No Irish sportsperson has had more written and said about him. None has had more of substance to say for himself. Across nearly four tumultuous decades, from callow teen prospect to grey bearded influencer, Roy Keane has transcended sport, redefined the parameters of fame, and captivated the...

'There are good guys, and then there is Lewis Moody' - The Guardian What does it take to be a good man, leader, friend, husband, dad? How do you meet adversity head on, and learn from it over and over again? And what does it mean to choose hope, love and laughter when the worst happens? This is...

Behind every game day highlight reel is a story few get to see. In Dance with Somebody, Erika Snyder invites listeners into the raw, real, and often unseen world of life alongside a professional athlete. Married to Adam Snyder—who spent a decade in the NFL, most of it with the San Francisco 49ers—Erika shares the highs and heartbreaks of their journey, from the thrill of big wins to the ache of loneliness, constant transitions, and the weight of raising a family in the spotlight.