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Jail Blazers
How the Portland Trail Blazers Became the Bad Boys of Basketball
Sports Publishing
In the late ’90s and early 2000s, the Portland Trail Blazers were one of the hottest teams in the NBA. For almost a decade, they won 60 percent of their games while making it to the Western Conference Finals twice. However, what happened ...
Shohei Ohtani
The Amazing Story of Baseball’s Two-Way Japanese Superstar
Sports Publishing
Rarely does anyone use the term “two-way” with regard to a baseball player. Yet the Los Angeles Angels’ Shohei Ohtani, at the young age of twenty-three, has become the epitome of the term, drawing comparisons to Babe Ruth from baseball pundits ...
Tales from the New Orleans Saints Sideline
A Collection of the Greatest Saints Stories Ever Told
Sports Publishing
The New Orleans Saints own a rich history that reflects the unique character of their hometown—always colorful, sometimes sinful, and utterly unpredictable. In recent years, the Saints have shaken off their reputation as the NFL’s lovable Fleur ...
Jim Boeheim and Syracuse Basketball
In the Zone
Sports Publishing
For more than forty seasons, Jim Boeheim has been one of college basketball’s most successful and compelling figures with the second-most victories of all time behind only Mike Krzyzewski. The Hall of Fame coach has led the Syracuse Orange to ...
The Boston Celtics
Larry Bird, Bob Cousy, Red Auerbach, and Other Legends Recall Great Moments in Celtics History
Sports Publishing
Since the team’s inception in 1946, the Boston Celtics have been at the heart of the culture and history of the city they call home. And as Boston has transformed over the years, the Celtics too have evolved to reflect and embrace the changing ...
So You Think You're a Detroit Red Wings Fan?
Stars, Stats, Records, and Memories for True Diehards
Sports Publishing
So You Think You’re a Detroit Red Wings Fan? tests and expands your knowledge of Red Wings hockey. Rather than merely posing questions and providing answers, it will give you the details behind each?stories that bring to life players and ...
Don Shula
A Biography of the Winningest Coach in NFL History
Sports Publishing
In Don Shula: A Biography of the Winningest Coach in NFL History, acclaimed sports historian Carlo DeVito captures the story of one of the greatest coaches in sports history. First distinguishing himself as a player with the Cleveland Browns ...
The Boston Celtics
Larry Bird, Bob Cousy, Red Auerbach, and Other Legends Recall Great Moments in Celtics History
Sports Publishing
Since the team’s inception in 1946, the Boston Celtics have been at the heart of the culture and history of the city they call home. And as Boston has transformed over the years, the Celtics too have evolved to reflect and embrace the changing ...
Turning the Black Sox White
The Misunderstood Legacy of Charles A. Comiskey
Sports Publishing
Charles Albert “The Old Roman” Comiskey was a larger-than-life figure; a man who had precision in his speech and who could work a room with handshakes and smiles. While he has been vilified in film as a rotund cheapskate and the driving force, ...
Boise State of Mind
The Emergence of College Football’s Grittiest Underdog
Sports Publishing
After decades of under-the-radar success, the Boise State Broncos became a household name during the 2006-07 NCAA football season. That was when the 12–0 Broncos were set to face the 11–2 Oklahoma Sooners in the Fiesta Bowl. A David vs. Goliath ...
Miracle Moments in Alabama Crimson Tide Football History
Best Plays, Games, and Records
Sports Publishing
Alabama’s Crimson Tide has been the most dominant college football team in America for the past decade, winning five national championships and five conference titles. The team, under coach Nick Saban, has won an astounding ninety percent of its ...
Earl the Pearl
My Story
Sports Publishing
The complete autobiography of Earl "The Pearl" Monroe--now in paperback!Earl "The Pearl" Monroe is a basketball legend whose impact on the game transcends statistics, a player known as much for his unorthodox, "playground" style of play as his ...
Countdown to Super Bowl
How the 1968-1969 New York Jets Delivered on Joe Namath’s Guarantee to Win it All
Sports Publishing
Countdown to Super Bowl tells the whole story of the game of the century, written by the man who followed every movement of the Jets from the first kick-off of the season, who lived, breathed, and agonized with them for the ten nerve-tingling ...
So You Think You're a Philadelphia Flyers Fan?
Stars, Stats, Records, and Memories for True Diehards
Sports Publishing
So You Think You’re a Philadelphia Flyers Fan? tests and expands your knowledge of Flyers hockey. Rather than merely posing questions and providing answers, it will give you the details behind each—stories that bring to life players and coaches, ...
"Bad News"
The Turbulent Life of Marvin Barnes, Pro Basketball's Original Renegade
Sports Publishing
Marvin Bad News” Barnes was considered a future Hall of Fame basketball player before he even graduated from college. A standout at Providence College, where he averaged 20.7 points and 17.9 rebounds per game, he was an All-American with the ...
Game of My Life Philadelphia Eagles
Memorable Stories of Eagles Football
Sports Publishing
In the newly updated Game of My Life Philadelphia Eagles, several legendary Eagles players share their fondest memories as each one recalls the game that sticks out the most from his Eagles career. The games they choose may very well be the ones ...
Paul Brown's Ghost
How the Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Bengals Are Haunted by the Man Who Created Them
Sports Publishing
Paul Brown was a football genius and the father of two NFL franchises―the Cleveland Browns, who carry his name, and the Cincinnati Bengals. Arguably the most important figure in the history of the sport, he was a renowned coach and owner, and ...
When the 49ers Were Kings
How Bill Walsh and Ed DeBartolo Jr. Built a Football Dynasty in San Francisco
Sports Publishing
In 1979, San Francisco was in turmoil attempting to recover from the assassination of two of its leaders: Mayor George Moscone and Supervisor Harvey Milk. The troubled city was in need of an emotional boost to restore their pride. But as the ...
Miracle Moments in Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football History
Best Plays, Games, and Records
Sports Publishing
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish is one of the most celebrated teams in college football. It has the second-most victories of all time, eleven national titles, featured seven Heisman Trophy recipients including Paul Hornung and Tim Brown, and won ...
Miracle Moments in USC Trojans Football History
Best Plays, Games, and Records
Sports Publishing
The USC Trojans football program has been one of the winningest and most recognizable college football teams to ever play the sport. There have been numerous moments in the history of the Trojans that have proven miraculous, from recruiting day ...