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On the Water

A Fishing Memoir

by Guy de la Valdène ...

Narrated by Jay Myers ...

Unabridged

6 hours 3 min

On the Water is a gorgeously written collection of essays that all take place on or near the water and pay tribute to the flora and fauna associated with those ecosystems. There are essays about the finer points of tickling rainbow trout in the streams of Normandy, and of eagles and ospreys fishing for bass while barely breaking the surface of the water. There are stories of droughts and floods, ... Read more

$17.99 USD

On the Water is a gorgeously written collection of essays that all take place on or near the water and pay tribute to the flora and fauna associated with those ecosystems. There are essays about the finer points of tickling rainbow trout in the streams of Normandy, and of eagles and ospreys fishing for bass while barely breaking the surface of the water. There are stories of droughts and floods,
... Read more
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What We Think About When We Think About Soccer

by Simon Critchley ...

Narrated by Liam Gerrard ...

Unabridged

3 hours 14 min

Soccer is the world's most popular sport, inspiring the absolute devotion of countless fans around the globe. But what is it about soccer that makes it so compelling to watch, discuss, and think about? Is it what it says about class, race, or gender? Is it our national, regional, or tribal identities? Simon Critchley thinks it's all of these and more. In his new book, he explains what soccer can ... Read more

$8.99 USD

Soccer is the world's most popular sport, inspiring the absolute devotion of countless fans around the globe. But what is it about soccer that makes it so compelling to watch, discuss, and think about? Is it what it says about class, race, or gender? Is it our national, regional, or tribal identities? Simon Critchley thinks it's all of these and more. In his new book, he explains what soccer can
... Read more
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Hate Mail from Cheerleaders

And Other Adventures from the Life of Reilly

by Rick Reilly ...

Narrated by Lloyd James ...

Unabridged

10 hours 6 min

Each week, when Sports Illustrated's 21 million readers open up their magazine, many turn right to the last page because that's where to find SI's most popular feature: the Life of Reilly column written by bestselling author Rick Reilly. A twenty-one-year veteran of the magazine and ten-time Sportswriter of the Year, Reilly took over SI's back page in 1998, and his column immediately attracted a ... Read more

$16.19 USD

Each week, when Sports Illustrated's 21 million readers open up their magazine, many turn right to the last page because that's where to find SI's most popular feature: the Life of Reilly column written by bestselling author Rick Reilly. A twenty-one-year veteran of the magazine and ten-time Sportswriter of the Year, Reilly took over SI's back page in 1998, and his column immediately attracted a
... Read more
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Open Net

A Professional Amateur in the World of Big-Time Hockey

by George Plimpton ...

Narrated by Marc Vietor ...

Unabridged

7 hours 17 min

George Plimpton takes to the ice with the Boston Bruins in this memorable portrait of the rough-and-tumble world of professional hockey, repackaged and featuring a foreword from Denis Leary and never-before-seen content from the Plimpton Archives.In Open Net, George Plimpton takes to the ice as goalie for his beloved Boston Bruins. After signing a release holding the Bruins blameless if he should ... Read more

$22.49 USD

George Plimpton takes to the ice with the Boston Bruins in this memorable portrait of the rough-and-tumble world of professional hockey, repackaged and featuring a foreword from Denis Leary and never-before-seen content from the Plimpton Archives.In Open Net, George Plimpton takes to the ice as goalie for his beloved Boston Bruins. After signing a release holding the Bruins blameless if he should
... Read more
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Out of My League

The Classic Hilarious Account of an Amateur's Ordeal in Professional Baseball

by George Plimpton ...

Narrated by Robert Fass ...

Unabridged

4 hours 35 min

This baseball classic that Ernest Hemingway called "beautifully observed and incredibly conceived" includes a foreword from Jane Leavy and never-before-seen content from the Plimpton archives.The first of Plimpton's remarkable forays into participatory journalism, Out of My League chronicles with wit, charm, and grace what happens when a self-professed amateur has the chance to answer every fan's ... Read more

$17.09 USD

This baseball classic that Ernest Hemingway called "beautifully observed and incredibly conceived" includes a foreword from Jane Leavy and never-before-seen content from the Plimpton archives.The first of Plimpton's remarkable forays into participatory journalism, Out of My League chronicles with wit, charm, and grace what happens when a self-professed amateur has the chance to answer every fan's
... Read more
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High Rollers

Fly Fishing for Giant Tarpon

by Bill Bishop ...

Narrated by Danny Campbell ...

Unabridged

5 hours 10 min

Artist and ardent angler Bill Bishop tackles all aspects of tarpon fishing—from building leaders to bringing them in quickly. Each chapter explores the core aspects of tarpon fishing in detail, including step-by-step instructions for tying IGFA leaders, the nuances of finding, casting to, hooking, and fighting giant tarpon, and insights and tips for running the boat, seeing fish, and reading the ... Read more

$17.09 USD

Artist and ardent angler Bill Bishop tackles all aspects of tarpon fishing—from building leaders to bringing them in quickly. Each chapter explores the core aspects of tarpon fishing in detail, including step-by-step instructions for tying IGFA leaders, the nuances of finding, casting to, hooking, and fighting giant tarpon, and insights and tips for running the boat, seeing fish, and reading the
... Read more
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History Greatest Games: Ten Legendary Sports Clashes That Changed the Meaning of Competition

by Colin Bradford ...

Narrated by Colin Bradford ...

Unabridged

2 hours 1 min

Step into the thrilling sports history of ten epic showdowns where underdogs and superstars risked ultimate glory. Perfect for an adrenaline-fueled workout or a gripping morning commute, these real-time narratives plunge you directly onto the field. Feel the roaring stadiums and suffocating tension as legendary athletes collide in moments that transcend the final score.Far beyond simple statistics ... Read more

$8.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Step into the thrilling sports history of ten epic showdowns where underdogs and superstars risked ultimate glory. Perfect for an adrenaline-fueled workout or a gripping morning commute, these real-time narratives plunge you directly onto the field. Feel the roaring stadiums and suffocating tension as legendary athletes collide in moments that transcend the final score.Far beyond simple statistics
... Read more
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Golf Swing: A Beginners Guide to Mastering Golf's True Fundamentals

by Mark J. Huggan ...

Narrated by Jessie Gross ...

Unabridged

24 min

Is you golf swing not all it should be?Are you fed up losing games because your swing is poor?Do you want to improve it and become a much better player?The swing in golf is one of the essentials of the game. With it you can play with accuracy and style. Without it you can be the laughing stock of the clubhouse, always coming last in games and tournaments.If your golf swing is a shadow of your ... Read more

$4.49 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Is you golf swing not all it should be?Are you fed up losing games because your swing is poor?Do you want to improve it and become a much better player?The swing in golf is one of the essentials of the game. With it you can play with accuracy and style. Without it you can be the laughing stock of the clubhouse, always coming last in games and tournaments.If your golf swing is a shadow of your
... Read more
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Putters Golf: The Absolute Beginnerâ€™s Guide to Golf

by George J. Frost ...

Narrated by Jessie Gross ...

Unabridged

16 min

Are you a total golfing novice who would like to become a better player?Do you need help and advice on the rudiments of the game and how it is played?This book will get you started!For anyone who wants to start playing golf it is a good idea to read up on it and establish some of the basics first. With a bit of background knowledge about the rules, etiquette and how it is played you will then find ... Read more

$4.49 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Are you a total golfing novice who would like to become a better player?Do you need help and advice on the rudiments of the game and how it is played?This book will get you started!For anyone who wants to start playing golf it is a good idea to read up on it and establish some of the basics first. With a bit of background knowledge about the rules, etiquette and how it is played you will then find
... Read more
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Not Just Cricket

A Reporter's Journey through Modern India

by Pradeep Magazine ...

Narrated by Ranjit Madgavkar ...

Unabridged

12 hours 52 min

'A wonderful memoir . . . richly insightful, and deeply moving' - Ramachandra Guha'A fascinating and insightful read.' - Vir Sanghvi'Delightful... A wonderful read.' - Pritish NandyEminent journalist Pradeep Magazine's memoir is a story of lived, real experiences, of joy, sorrow, fear, loss and hope, and about how an uprooted identity shapes one's attitude towards society and the nation. From the ... Read more

$16.19 USD

'A wonderful memoir . . . richly insightful, and deeply moving' - Ramachandra Guha'A fascinating and insightful read.' - Vir Sanghvi'Delightful... A wonderful read.' - Pritish NandyEminent journalist Pradeep Magazine's memoir is a story of lived, real experiences, of joy, sorrow, fear, loss and hope, and about how an uprooted identity shapes one's attitude towards society and the nation. From the
... Read more
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No Dumb Questions

And All of Our Dumbest Answers

by Jason Kelce, Travis Kelce ...

Narrated by Jason Kelce, Travis Kelce ...

Unabridged

4 hours 46 min

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER**Read by the Kelce brothers! Hear their dumbest answers to the 92%ers not-dumb questions, featuring five exclusive New Dumb Questions that you can’t hear anywhere else!**Brothers, Super Bowl Champions, and now, published authors. That’s right, authors. Look, we’re as surprised as you.New Heights hosts Jason and Travis Kelce attempt to tackle some of life’s dumbest ... Read more

$17.99 USD

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER**Read by the Kelce brothers! Hear their dumbest answers to the 92%ers not-dumb questions, featuring five exclusive New Dumb Questions that you can’t hear anywhere else!**Brothers, Super Bowl Champions, and now, published authors. That’s right, authors. Look, we’re as surprised as you.New Heights hosts Jason and Travis Kelce attempt to tackle some of life’s dumbest
... Read more
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World Class

Purpose, Passion, and the Pursuit of Greatness On and Off the Field

by Grant Wahl ...

Narrated by Dr. Céline Gounder, Mark Mravic, Eric Wahl, Alexander Wolff ...

Unabridged

12 hours 30 min

“This collection of Grant’s work is a great testament to not only what he did when he was here, but what he’s still doing to impact others.”—LeBron JamesThe definitive collection of beloved late journalist Grant Wahl’s work—a masterclass in the art of sportswritingAfter Grant Wahl died of an aortic aneurysm at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, collapsing in his press seat during a quarterfinal ... Read more

$20.25 USD

“This collection of Grant’s work is a great testament to not only what he did when he was here, but what he’s still doing to impact others.”—LeBron JamesThe definitive collection of beloved late journalist Grant Wahl’s work—a masterclass in the art of sportswritingAfter Grant Wahl died of an aortic aneurysm at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, collapsing in his press seat during a quarterfinal
... Read more
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You Herd Me!

I'll Say It If Nobody Else Will

by Colin Cowherd ...

Narrated by Colin Cowherd ...

Unabridged

7 hours 38 min

There are really two games, the one you see and the one you don't. The way I see it, the best way to use access to both worlds is to illuminate and reveal, not idolize and adore. It's better to be wrong than to be played for a fool. – Colin CowherdIn this age of billion dollar athletic marketing campaigns, “feel good” philosophy with no connection to reality, and a Sports Media echo chamber that’s ... Read more

$18.00 USD

There are really two games, the one you see and the one you don't. The way I see it, the best way to use access to both worlds is to illuminate and reveal, not idolize and adore. It's better to be wrong than to be played for a fool. – Colin CowherdIn this age of billion dollar athletic marketing campaigns, “feel good” philosophy with no connection to reality, and a Sports Media echo chamber that’s
... Read more
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Got to Give the People What They Want

True Stories and Flagrant Opinions from Center Court

by Jalen Rose ...

Narrated by Jalen Rose ...

Unabridged

9 hours 32 min

“I want to start conversations, and even better, arguments.” – From the IntroductionOne of the most outspoken and original voices in sports sounds off while revealing his incredible life story.Jalen Rose has never been quiet. Not as a kid growing up in Detroit in the 70’s and 80’s. Not as the brash, trash-talking leader of the legendary “Fab Five” at the University of Michigan. Not as the player ... Read more

$18.00 USD

“I want to start conversations, and even better, arguments.” – From the IntroductionOne of the most outspoken and original voices in sports sounds off while revealing his incredible life story.Jalen Rose has never been quiet. Not as a kid growing up in Detroit in the 70’s and 80’s. Not as the brash, trash-talking leader of the legendary “Fab Five” at the University of Michigan. Not as the player
... Read more
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Upon Further Review

The Greatest What-Ifs in Sports History

by Mike Pesca ...

Narrated by Mike Pesca, Shira Springer, Peter Thomas Fornatale, Jesse Eisenberg, Ben Lindbergh, Jonathan Hock, Mary Pilon, Steve Kornacki, Louisa Thomas, Nate DiMeo0, Jeremy Schaap1, Neil Pain2, Will Leitch3, Julian E. Zelizer4, Liam Boylan-Pett5, Claude Johnson6 ...

Unabridged

9 hours 44 min

From Mike Pesca, host of the popular Slate podcast The Gist, comes the greatest sports minds imagining how the world would change if a play, trade, injury, or referee's call had just gone the other way."Intriguing...thought provoking...delightful." --The Washington PostNo announcer ever proclaimed: "Up Rises Frazier!" "Havlicek commits the foul, trying to steal the ball!" or "The Giants Lose the ... Read more

$25.19 USD

From Mike Pesca, host of the popular Slate podcast The Gist, comes the greatest sports minds imagining how the world would change if a play, trade, injury, or referee's call had just gone the other way."Intriguing...thought provoking...delightful." --The Washington PostNo announcer ever proclaimed: "Up Rises Frazier!" "Havlicek commits the foul, trying to steal the ball!" or "The Giants Lose the
... Read more
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Loudmouth

Tales (and Fantasies) of Sports, Sex, and Salvation from Behind the Microphone

by Craig Carton ...

Narrated by Craig Carton ...

Unabridged

6 hours 17 min

From one of radio's former loudest, orneriest, most beloved, and highest-rated sports radio personalities, a bold and hilarious memoir of sports, manhood, and what it is to be a fan.In 1991, fresh from college, Craig Carton drove a crappy 1980 Buick to Buffalo, New York, to interview for a job at WGR radio. The station manager who hired him was the first to recognize his considerable on-air talent ... Read more

$17.99 USD

From one of radio's former loudest, orneriest, most beloved, and highest-rated sports radio personalities, a bold and hilarious memoir of sports, manhood, and what it is to be a fan.In 1991, fresh from college, Craig Carton drove a crappy 1980 Buick to Buffalo, New York, to interview for a job at WGR radio. The station manager who hired him was the first to recognize his considerable on-air talent
... Read more
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Official Rules of Tennis

by My Ebook Publishing House ...

Narrated by Matt Montanez ...

Unabridged

36 min

Learning to play tennis has never been easier than with this book. Including helpful interpretations in addition to the official rules and regulations, this is the singular resource to everything tennis. The book then takes the reader through the sport and discusses the hardware of the game - racquets, balls, nets and court surfaces. With detailed sections, this guide will prove an invaluable ... Read more

$2.69 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Learning to play tennis has never been easier than with this book. Including helpful interpretations in addition to the official rules and regulations, this is the singular resource to everything tennis. The book then takes the reader through the sport and discusses the hardware of the game - racquets, balls, nets and court surfaces. With detailed sections, this guide will prove an invaluable
... Read more
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Snowboarding: The Ultimate Guide to learn Snowboarding (Extreme sports winter adventure Collection)

by Ryan M. Swan ...

Narrated by Matt Montanez ...

Unabridged

1 hour 15 min

Have you always wanted to try snowboarding?Are you worried that you donâ€™t know much about the sport or what youâ€™ll need to get started?This book will help to build your confidence!Snowboarding is an exciting sport that has gained in popularity in recent years and is perfect for a wide range of ages and abilities. The thrill of hurtling downhill at speed, performing a range of tricks or simply ... Read more

$4.49 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Have you always wanted to try snowboarding?Are you worried that you donâ€™t know much about the sport or what youâ€™ll need to get started?This book will help to build your confidence!Snowboarding is an exciting sport that has gained in popularity in recent years and is perfect for a wide range of ages and abilities. The thrill of hurtling downhill at speed, performing a range of tricks or simply
... Read more
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Secrets of a Champion Student-Athlete

A Reality Check (2nd edition)

by Obadele Thompson ...

Narrated by Jeremy Gee ...

Unabridged

4 hours 28 min

DO YOU REALLY KNOW WHAT SEPARATES CHAMPIONS FROM OTHERS?"This book is a treasure for all student-athletes. Obadele shares his wisdom on how to achieve excellence on and off the field."- Mike "Coach K" Krzyzewski, Hall of Fame NCAA Champion Coach, Duke UniversityLearn from Olympic medalist, NCAA champion, Academic All-American, and attorney Obadele Thompson, the “secrets” of how to:+ Avoid common ... Read more

$10.43 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

DO YOU REALLY KNOW WHAT SEPARATES CHAMPIONS FROM OTHERS?"This book is a treasure for all student-athletes. Obadele shares his wisdom on how to achieve excellence on and off the field."- Mike "Coach K" Krzyzewski, Hall of Fame NCAA Champion Coach, Duke UniversityLearn from Olympic medalist, NCAA champion, Academic All-American, and attorney Obadele Thompson, the “secrets” of how to:+ Avoid common
... Read more
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White Fang and the Golden Bear

A Father and Son Journey on the Golf Course and Beyond

by Bill Chastain, Joe Wessel, Jack Nicklaus ...

Narrated by Patrick Lawlor ...

Unabridged

6 hours 16 min

Augusta National is golf’s Holy Grail. Navigating the azaleas to play the exclusive course that hosts The Masters is a pipe dream for every golfer. Imagine being afforded the opportunity not only to play the course, but to be able to bring your father along for the ride. To complete the priceless fantasy, Jack Nicklaus—“The Golden Bear”—hosts the round.Through fate, coincidence and good fortune, ... Read more

$22.49 USD

Augusta National is golf’s Holy Grail. Navigating the azaleas to play the exclusive course that hosts The Masters is a pipe dream for every golfer. Imagine being afforded the opportunity not only to play the course, but to be able to bring your father along for the ride. To complete the priceless fantasy, Jack Nicklaus—“The Golden Bear”—hosts the round.Through fate, coincidence and good fortune,
... Read more
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Humans Not Robots

When Elite Sport and Real Life Collide

by Michail Antonio ...

Narrated by Ashley Zhangazha ...

Unabridged

8 hours 19 min

Michail Antonio wants you to know what it actually feels like to earn a living from playing professional football.'Humans Not Robots is fantastic … brilliant … eye-opening … enjoyable' The Sunday Times'Not since Tony Cascarino's seminal Full Time, which is now 26 years old, have I read a player's memoir that so successfully shows that footballers are just people too.' Jonathan Northcroft, The ... ... Read more

$23.39 USD

Michail Antonio wants you to know what it actually feels like to earn a living from playing professional football.'Humans Not Robots is fantastic … brilliant … eye-opening … enjoyable' The Sunday Times'Not since Tony Cascarino's seminal Full Time, which is now 26 years old, have I read a player's memoir that so successfully shows that footballers are just people too.' Jonathan Northcroft, The ...
... Read more
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Standing in a River Waving a Stick

by John Gierach ...

Narrated by David Colacci ...

Unabridged

5 hours 42 min

Brilliant, witty, perceptive essays about fly-fishing, the natural world, and life in general by the acknowledged master of fishing writersWith his inimitable combination of wit and wisdom, John Gierach once again celebrates the fly-fishing life in Standing in a River Waving a Stick and notes its benefits as a sport, philosophical pursuit, even therapy: "The solution to any problem—work, love, ... Read more

$17.99 USD

Brilliant, witty, perceptive essays about fly-fishing, the natural world, and life in general by the acknowledged master of fishing writersWith his inimitable combination of wit and wisdom, John Gierach once again celebrates the fly-fishing life in Standing in a River Waving a Stick and notes its benefits as a sport, philosophical pursuit, even therapy: "The solution to any problem—work, love,
... Read more
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One on One

Behind the Scenes with the Greats in the Game

by John Feinstein ...

Narrated by David de Vries ...

Unabridged

16 hours 19 min

John Feinstein's illuminating recollections from two decades of interviews with sports legends.John Feinstein's career is a sports fan's dream-a lifetime of encounters with the great figures in sports, not just on the field, but in the locker room and behind the scenes with legends like Bob Knight, Dean Smith, Mike Krzyzewski, Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods, and John McEnroe.Since his days as a young ... Read more

$35.09 USD

John Feinstein's illuminating recollections from two decades of interviews with sports legends.John Feinstein's career is a sports fan's dream-a lifetime of encounters with the great figures in sports, not just on the field, but in the locker room and behind the scenes with legends like Bob Knight, Dean Smith, Mike Krzyzewski, Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods, and John McEnroe.Since his days as a young
... Read more
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Sports from Hell

My Search for the World's Dumbest Competition

by Rick Reilly ...

Narrated by Mike Chamberlain ...

Unabridged

6 hours 52 min

The most popular sports columnist in America puts his life (and dignity) on the line in search of the most absurd sporting event on the planet.What is the stupidest sport in the world? Not content to pontificate from the sidelines, Rick Reilly set out on a global journey—with stops in Australia, New Zealand, Finland, Denmark, England, and even a maximum security prison at Angola, Louisiana—to ... Read more

$13.50 USD

The most popular sports columnist in America puts his life (and dignity) on the line in search of the most absurd sporting event on the planet.What is the stupidest sport in the world? Not content to pontificate from the sidelines, Rick Reilly set out on a global journey—with stops in Australia, New Zealand, Finland, Denmark, England, and even a maximum security prison at Angola, Louisiana—to
... Read more

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