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Latin Americans feature highly on any list of soccer's greatest ever players, and all debate about the greatest ever team begins with the Brazil sides of 1958 and 1970. Off...

Few sporting records capture the imagination quite like that of the highest individual score in Test cricket. It is the blue riband record of batting achievement, the ultimate statement of...

Chrissie Wellington is the world's No 1 female Ironman triathlete, a four times World Champion, having recently won the her fourth title in October 2011 and the World Record holder....

A BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO EQUIPMENT AND SHOOTINGFUNDAMENTALS FOR NEW ARCHERS OF ALL AGESArchery from A to Z covers all the basics, from purchasing the first bow to shooting techniques, plus...

Well written and thoughtful. Takes us on a tour of some of Europe's most innovative football thinkers - Financial TimesThe future of football is now. Football's data revolution has only...

Christophe Bassons is a former professional cyclist. His career was a successful one albeit never in the full glare of the media. That all changed when, in 1998, the Festina...

From the author of the international bestseller Born To RunWhen barefoot running guru Christopher McDougall takes in a neglected donkey, his aim is to get Sherman back to reasonable health....

Widely regarded as one of the greatest ever sportspeople, Roger Federer is a global phenomenon. From his humble beginnings as a temperamental teenager to becoming symbol of enduring greatness, The...

LONGLISTED FOR THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEARA SUNDAY TIMES BOOK OF THE YEARFrom the bestselling author of The Master, longlisted for the 2025 William Hill Sports Book...

An intimate biography of tennis's living legend Rafael Nadal. Tennis is not short on history. When Nadal arrived on the scene in 2005, the record for men's singles titles at...

The life of a roving sports reporter is one to which most men and quite a lot of women aspire. Surely it would be full of glitz and glamour, packed...

'Thoroughly researched and engagingly written, this superb biography sheds new light on one of the most controversial, enigmatic figures in football history' - Leo McKinstry, journalist, historian and award-winning author'Meticulously...

From his World Championship victory in 1988 to his controversial disputes the following year and finally to his recapture of the title in 1990, Ayrton Senna has regularly made the...

The Complete Guide to Stretching is the definitive practical handbook for: - sports participants and recreational exercisers who are keen to achieve a level of flexibility that will enhance their...

Christopher Martin-Jenkins, or CMJ to his many fans as well as listeners of Test Match Special, is perhaps the voice of cricket; an unparalleled authority whose insight and passion for...

At the heart of Born to Run lies a mysterious tribe of Mexican Indians, the Tarahumara, who live quietly in canyons and are reputed to be the best distance runners...

When Chris McDougall stumbled across the story of Churchill's 'dirty tricksters', a motley crew of English poets and academics who helped resist the Nazi invasion of Crete, he knew he...

AS HEARD ON THE CHRIS EVANS BREAKFAST SHOW - "It's not just for runners. It's for life! It's a great story."When Chris McDougall stumbled across the story of Churchill's 'dirty...

Shortlisted for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year AwardIn 1704 a bankrupt English merchant sent home the colt he had bought from Bedouin tribesmen near the ruins of...

Published to tie in with a BBC2 television series, this is the story of the piscatorial adventures of Chris Yates and Bob James, accompanied by film-maker Hugh Miles. With high...

Sitting on a riverbank, with rod and line, must count as one of the most relaxing and enjoyable - yet occasionally frustrating - experiences known to man.Chris Yates discovered the...

In 1999, the hurlers of St Joseph's Doora-Barefield won the All-Ireland club championship. That winter, they became only the second club in history to win successive Munster club titles, and...

This chronicle of a year in the life of St Joseph's Doora-Barefield GAA club in Co. Clare - which won the William Hill Irish Sports Book of the Year award...

'No matter if you're a die-hard hurling fanatic or you've never seen a match, Old Parish is well worth a read.' Hot Press'Entertaining and thoughtful' Irish Independent---Hurling is Ireland's national...

The GAA is Ireland's largest civil society organisation, woven into the fabric of families and communities - and yet most books about Gaelic games focus on the greatest players and...

When a crowd of 58,159 fans packed into Maine Road to watch Manchester City beat Sheffield United 2-1 on August 25, 1923, it was the first step on a momentous...

As a young footballer, Clare Shine appeared to have it all. She won her first international call-up at age 13, and by 15 was part of the Republic of Ireland...

Cantona the legend. Cantona the enigma. Cantona the King. Eric Cantona was at Manchester United for just five years, yet his legacy and influence endure. Over that period, he became...

Outdoor Knots is the latest in Falcon's popular Pocket Guide series and delivers relevant, expertly curated content in a convenient, travel-ready package. Outdoor skills expert and veteran author Cliff Jacobson...

Running has become one of the growth sports of the past decade. However, certain questions are asked: How can I run faster? How much training should I do? What about...

For athletes already in training, or those starting the sport for the first time, this book is a guide to both achievement and improvement in the world of middle distance...

Arsenal is special. Its multicultural fandom reflects a changing city and a unique relationship with Black British popular culture. Thanks to its decades of fielding iconic Black players on the...

Did you know that competitors from 30 different nations entered the first teakwondo world championships in 1973 and that there are now taekwondo schools and students in more than 180...

In his entertaining and informative new book, Sir Clive Woodward analyses the events of the 2019 Rugby World Cup, offering his unique perspective on the performance of players and coaches,...

Playing rugby at the highest level has been the focus of my life for as long as I can remember. I have enjoyed many truly amazing and humbling moments, suffered...

Foreword by Laurel Cooper, author of Sell Up and Sail Selling up and escaping to sea on their own boat is a dream that many think they can never make...