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Little Guide To Formula One - High-Octane Quotes From The Pits To The Podium

by Oh

3,99€ + 10% CARD

 A pocket guide full of quotes from some of the greatest racing drivers of all time, facts and trivia about the sport which has capitivated billions around the globe for more than seven decades.
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Red Card - The 2026 World Cup, Sportswashing, And The Fifa Greed Machine

by Jules Boykoff

~~9,59€~~ 8,63€ 10% OFF

 The World Cup is here, but what function does a worldwide tournament play in an increasingly belligerent police state, with Donald Trump at the helm?
Publishing on the eve of the soccer World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada, this concise, power-packed philippic provides a critical take on the dark underbelly of the beautiful game at its most storied moment.
At the heart of this analysis by acclaimed sportswriter and scholar Jules Boykoff, who himself played soccer professionally, is the concept of sportswashing, where political leaders use sports to stoke nationalism and legitimize themselves on the world stage, deflecting from chronic problems at home. Step forward the recipient of the newly cast FIFA Peace Prize, Donald J. Trump, a titan unrivaled in squeegeeing every drop of personal wealth and prestige from hosting the competition. In this, he is ably assisted by a governing body of global soccer dripping in patronage and corruption.
In these pages Boykoff demonstrates that it is possible to simultaneously treasure the skills and athleticism displayed on the pitch while lamenting their exploitation by malevolent powerbrokers for whom love of the game means nothing next to turning a buck or harvesting prestige. And, as Red Card so skillfully shows, this bait and switch is not confined to soccer. Precisely the same legerdemain will be used to distract and enrich when the Olympic Games come to Los Angeles two years from now.
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Beyond The Sports Huddle - Mona On Minnesota

by Dave Mona

24,01€ + 10% CARD

 Takes readers behind the scenes to meet celebrities - Hartman, Billy Martin, Rod Carew, Dave Moore, Halsey Hall, Molly Ivins, and more. A story of life round the locker room, this book is a portrait of Minnesota's cultural world.
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Ball In My Hands - Essays On Black Athletes, Race, And American Culture

by David K. Wiggins

~~20,14€~~ 18,13€ 10% OFF

 Featuring eleven previously published essays, Wigginsâ€™s second anthology is a comprehensive collection that examines the complex intersection of race, sport, and American culture, discussing the experiences, challenges, and victories of Black athletes throughout the twentieth century.
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The Buffalo Sports Curse - 120 Years Of Pain, Disappointment, Heartbreak And Eternal Optimism

by Greg D. Tranter

~~9,59€~~ 8,63€ 10% OFF

 The Buffalo Sports Curse is showcased by thirty-two historical sports events: the close calls, blown calls, injuries, deaths, nefarious back-office dealings that all kept the "Curse" alive.
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Boxing: The 100 Greatest Fighters

by Thomas Gerbasi

18,77€ + 10% CARD

 CHAMPIONSHIP LEGACY: Boxing is one of the most enduring and dominant sports in American history, being a media juggernaut since the early 1900s and showing no signs whatsoever of slowing down. PAY-PER-VIEW TITAN: Pay-per-view boxing in the US boasted revenue of over $1B in 2020. Revenue numbers were even stronger in the UK, exceeding $4B. KNOCKO
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Night The Referee Hit Back - Memorable Moments From The World Of Boxing

by Mike Silver

38,16€ + 10% CARD

 This book is a collection of twenty-eight of the best articles on boxing by renowned boxing historian Mike Silver, looking back at some of the sportâ€™s most iconic moments. The essays are a colorful mix of hard-hitting exposes and light-hearted stories featuring legendary boxers Sugar Ray Robinson, Rocky Marciano, Muhammad Ali, and more.
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Power And The Glory - A New History Of The World Cup - Winner Of The Sports Book Of The Year Award 2026

by Jonathan Wilson

6,49€ + 10% CARD

 The definitive history of the World Cup, for the first time exploring the tournament's socio-political impact across the globe as well as the goals and scandals that keep us all gripped

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Hibs At 150 - Down The Slope With Football'S Great Pioneers

by Aidan Smith

~~10,59€~~ 9,53€ 10% OFF

 Celebrate 150 years of Hibs. Charting the highs, lows and many misadventures of Hibernian FC, and featuring countless characters, from George Best to John McGinn via the Famous Five and the side that became world champions, this is the ultimate celebration of the beloved Edinburgh sporting institution. It sweeps from the founding of the club in 1875 to the triumphs and tribulations of the 21st century. In 150 bitesize helpings, the story of Hibs is served up in delicious fashion. Who could forget the pass of the millennium or the swoon-inducing swagger of sixties heartthrob Peter Marinello? And who wouldn't recoil at the memory of the wine bar empire entwined in the club's darkest hour? Written by a lifelong Hibee, Hibs at 150 bridges the generations and peels back the layers of a century and half of Hibsteria.
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Game That Would Be King - The Uncharted History Of Soccer 800 - 1800 Ad

by Brendan Murphy

19,99€ + 10% CARD

 This guide takes the reader on a journey through history, tracing the origins of soccer from its humble beginning to an established sport beloved worldwide. It is a story that spans five thousand years, from ancient Egypt to MesoAmerica, from the Greek Empire to Chinese Dynasties, and from the Roman Empire to medieval Britain. From the Middle Ages onwards, Britain and Ireland unfurl their lineage, from the lesser-known trapball and stoolball to the lamentably extinct camping and knappan. All forms find a voice in this book, as do hockey and hurling, baseball and bowling, tennis and golf. Primarily a narrative of British and Irish ball games, esteemed foreigners are welcomed: baggataway, knattleikur, soule, kolven, calcio. Many games come to life, revealing their motivations, and their complex inner world. Still, soccer is firmly center stage. This is, after all, its picaresque journey. As the games sweep across history, the social, religious, and political contexts are threaded throughout, and this book is peppered with news snippets, anecdotes, comedy, and intrigue, which gift the centuries life. Crammed with eccentric sports ephemera, untold tales, and unearthed facts, The Game That Would Be King is the most comprehensive work on the early history of ball games ever written.
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100 American Soccer Legends - From The U.S. Men'S National Team

by Shane Stay

17,99€ + 10% CARD

 A fun and entertaining look at the top 100 soccer players to have played for the US Men's National Team! In 100 American Soccer Legends, the soccer fan will find an elite list of the best players in American soccer history, from Harry Keough, Pat McBride, and Steve Pecher to Clint Dempsey and Christian Pulisic. Each player's background, stats, and contribution to the game is examined in detail. The US has some of the best athletes in the world, but though its athletes have dominated in the Olympics and in other sports, it has yet to win a World Cup in men's soccer. Learn more about this athletic frontier and what the upcoming players need to bring to the game to finally win a world championship. If you are a fan of US soccer, then this is the book for you.
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Los Angeles Dodgers Transactions, 1958-2024 - A History And Analysis

by Spatz Lyle Spatz

~~50,34€~~ 45,31€ 10% OFF

 Baseball transactions--trades, sales, purchases, free-agent activities--ignite passions. Whether it is the purchase or sale of a veteran star during the heat of a pennant race, a multi-player trade in the dead of winter, or the scramble for desirable free agents during the offseason, player transactions engender more interest and heated debate among fans than almost any other aspect of the game. This book covers the transactions of the Los Angeles Dodgers, one of the game''s most storied teams, from their move from Brooklyn in 1958 through the 2024 season. Each transaction is viewed in historical perspective, explaining the reasons that the teams made the deal; the expectations of owners, general managers, and managers for the new players; and, where possible, the players'' views on their former and current teams. Here is the full story of the Dodgers'' player trades.
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Revelations Of Rapier - And Their Applications To All Martial Sword Combat

by Robert Childs

58,30€ + 10% CARD

 Robert Childs' book seeks to bestow not just mechanical advice, but also to provide a philosophy of fencing that shows the swordsman not only the how, but the why. The book is both a primer on Childs' own eclectic system of rapier combat and an exploration of the wide variety of topics that fencers will encounter in their training
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Matchless - Joyce Wethered, Glenna Collett And The Rise Of Women'S Golf

by Stephen Proctor

~~19,86€~~ 17,87€ 10% OFF

 Winner of the USGA Herbert Warren Wind Book Award'Finally a book that truly captures the inspiring and uniquely gifted women from a largely forgotten golfing age. A wonderful read from start to finish' Iona Stephen, Sky Sports presenter, commentator and hostFrom the moment women began hosting championships of their own in 1893, one of golf's burning questions became whether any woman would ever approach the mythical ideal of playing perfect golf. It took three decades of striving at a time when Suffragettes were stubbornly fighting for women's rights before Joyce Wethered and Glenna Collett delivered an unequivocal answer to that question. From their first meeting at Troon in 1925, through a decade highlighted by their breathtaking match at St Andrews, the Englishwoman and the American brought out in one another golf so sublime that rare was the player, man or woman, who could perform as brilliantly. The rivalry between Wethered and Collett generated such widespread interest and respect that it paved the way for the birth of a women's professional tour. Matchless tells the story of these two incomparable golfers women who personified the ambitions of their age.
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Forever Forward - The Inside Story Of Mclaren Formula 1

by Ben Hunt

9,49€ + 10% CARD

 With a foreword by McLaren CEO Zak Brown and written with inside access, this is the real-time, unfolding story of one of F1’s greatest ever teams, as they rise back up from oblivion. Few names in motorsports carry the same authority as McLaren and, with their remarkable victory in the 2024 constructors championship, they are now returning to form in a spectacular way under the leadership of Zak Brown. Going into 2023, Brown’s team were the second slowest on the grid, only to end it as arguably the second fastest, after a dramatic mid-season turnaround. In 2024, their driver Lando Norris achieved his first ever Grand Prix win in Miami, and McLaren fiercely competed for podiums against Ferrari and Red Bull. Zak Brown took over a failing team from Ron Dennis in 2018, and his strategic vision is now seeing results. McLaren are on the rise again, looking to a future that will echo its hallowed past and legendary drivers James Hunt, Alain Prost, Niki Lauda, Ayrton Senna and Lewis Hamilton. With access to the team''s inner sanctum, this exhilarating account delves deep into McLaren’s history, revealing how their rich heritage forms the core of their identity today, before taking us behind the scenes to give us the inside track on their extraordinary resurgence. Guided by the motto motto ‘Forever Forward’, McLaren has a tradition of coming back from adversity time and time again to take the chequered flag against all the odds. Here they go again.
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Final Test - The Uncertain Future Of Cricket’S First-Class Game

by Huw Turbervill

~~13,77€~~ 12,39€ 10% OFF

 The editor of The Cricketer goes on a soul-searching journey to discover what the future holds for Test cricket.
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Final Test - The Uncertain Future Of Cricket’S First-Class Game

by Huw Turbervill

~~13,77€~~ 12,39€ 10% OFF

 The editor of The Cricketer goes on a soul-searching journey to discover what the future holds for Test cricket.
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Peter Von Danzig Fight Book - The Complete 15th Century Manuscript

by Dierk Hagedorn

58,29€ + 10% CARD

 Noted medieval combat authorities Dierk Hagedorn and Christian Henry Tobler join forces to present a transcription, translation and analysis of the Peter von Danzig Fight Book, one of the finest manuscripts of the 15th century devoted to the fencing tradition of German grandmaster Johannes Liechtenauer.
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Golf 100 - A Spirited Ranking Of The Greatest Players Of All Time

by Michael Arkush

10,99€ + 10% CARD

 So, who’s the best of ''em all? Tiger Woods? Jack Nicklaus? Bobby Jones? Ben Hogan? Golf fans will disagree until the end of time, but one thing is certain: For well over 100 years, the sport has provided its share of spectacular careers and indelible moments. And what about fan favorites such as Phil Mickelson, Nancy Lopez, and Lee Trevino? Where do they rank on the list? Or modern players like Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, Xander Schauffele, Jordan Spieth, Nelly Korda, and Justin Thomas. Did they make the final cut—and if so, where? In a joyride through golf history itself, New York Times bestselling author Michael Arkush establishes a ranking system that places a heavy emphasis on the game’s major championships and profiles the most accomplished and impactful golfers ever—men and women, known and unknown. Arkush captures the flair, as well as the flaws, of athletes who are intensely competitive, funny, peculiar, or larger-than-life. Crafted from hundreds of interviews and longtime relationships developed over a quarter century, The Golf 100 is an immensely entertaining read.
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Baseball Book Of Days - Thirty-One Moments That Transformed The Game

by Coffin Phil Coffin

~~26,49€~~ 23,84€ 10% OFF

 Almost anywhere on a calendar you can pinpoint the date of a memorable baseball moment: Jackie Robinson''s first game, Eddie Gaedel''s only game, the sale of Babe Ruth to the Yankees and the clause that might have prevented it. These and dozens more are recounted in this book chronicling hallmark days. From the first no-hitter in modern baseball (maybe) to the deep roots for the first night game in the major leagues, this book provides a detailed narrative of the game''s most important moments, told in 31 singular, remarkable days. Covering the long path to integration, the rise of Dominican players in the game and the infamous banning of the spitter, this calendar of the diamond covers baseball from every angle and in every month of the year.
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Brooklyn Dodgers Transactions, 1890-1957 - A History And Analysis

by Spatz Lyle Spatz

~~34,44€~~ 31,00€ 10% OFF

 Baseball transactions--trades, sales, purchases, free agents coming or leaving--have always had the ability to stir the interest and passion of fans. Whether it is the purchase or sale of a veteran star during the heat of a pennant race, a multi-player trade made during the dead of winter, or the offseason scramble for desirable free agents, player transactions engender more interest and heated debate among fans than almost any other aspect of the game. Baseball fans love trades; they love to hear about them, to read about them, and to talk about them. They even love those that are rumored but don''t get made. This book covers the transactions of the Brooklyn Dodgers, one of the game''s most storied teams, from their 1890 entry into the National League until their 1957 move to Los Angeles. For significant transactions, players and the deal are placed in historical perspective, covering why the Dodgers and the other team(s) involved made the exchange; the expectations the owners, general managers, and managers of the respective teams had for their new players; and, for most, what the players involved thought about their old and new teams. The history of the Brooklyn Dodgers trades represents a microcosm of the history of baseball, and that history is covered here in fine detail.
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Sport & American Mentality, 1880-1910

by Donald J. Mrozek

~~21,19€~~ 19,07€ 10% OFF

 Few observers of American life today would doubt that sports occupy a prominent place in our society, but equally few have examined the origins of the country's greatest passion. Probing our history, culture, and consciousness, Donald J. Mrozek shows how sports gained national acceptance and became as standard as fried chicken and church on Sunday. Today's boom has its roots in the period from 1880-1910. As Mrozek shows, famous and forgotten public figures and athletes helped shaped the modern craze. They included nutritionist Horace Fletcher, strongman Eugene Sandow, journalist Elizabeth Paine, and such familiar personalities as Teddy Roosevelt, Henry Cabot Lodge, and John Muir. A national interest in sports could develop only after the governing classes had ceased to oppose organized games. Thereafter many forces worked on the public mind. National unification after the Civil War, changes in the role of women, and increases in leisure time all played a part. Other contributing trends were interest in an energetic lifestyle, the beginnings of a youth culture, and a generalized need for acceptable ways of expressing sexuality and sensuality. This wide-ranging study paints a lively and compelling portrait of the American people in quest of sport.
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101 Fascinating Basketball Facts

by Dalton Higgins

~~10,59€~~ 9,53€ 10% OFF

 101 thought-provoking basketball stories and trivia to delight fans.Author provocateur Dalton Higgins provides 101 reasons whybasketball has captured the imagination of sports enthusiasts around the globe. Higgins unpacks the myths and realities behind the world s second most popular sport, breaking down with precision all kinds of wildly interesting and obscure basketball facts tied to height, gender, geography, race, economics, and everything in between.From sneakers to salacious tidbits, Higgins offers takes on age-old issues and debates:Can white men jump now?Have three-pointers become the new layup?Should traditional ten-foot rims be raised?Who is the GOAT?Why is Canada a basketball hot spot?Is the WNBA the next big thing?Are hip hop and hoops kissing cousins?
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Kicking Off Around The World - 55 Stories From When Soccer Met Politics

by Ramon Usall

~~27,76€~~ 24,98€ 10% OFF

 "A tour-de-force that touches on how soccer is always mixed up with politics in every corner of the globe" Mehreen Khan, The Times and co-host of the Humans & Heroes soccer podcast"An absolute must for anybody interested in the history of soccer clubs. It not only provides riveting stories, it also reveals surprises about the politics of soccer" Stephen Ortega, Global Sports Initiative, Harvard UniversityThink you know everything about soccer?Which soccer match triggered a war? How did "the beautiful game" push back against the tyranny of dictatorship, and usher another into power? Kicking Off Around the World includes 55 incredible stories in which soccer clubs have been a mirror to—and a maker of—world history.Full of anecdotes, surprising facts and illustrations, Ramon Usall mixes the grassroots with the greatest of all time; the unknown and the unforgettable. He looks at the women’s game, soccer during the war in Ukraine, and stories of clubs from the US to Britain, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa, from football under the Nazis to the communists and everyone in between. Ramon Usall is a writer, academic and political activist. He is the author of Futbol per la llibertat, which won the Josep Vallverdú Essay Prize.
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