Michael Jordan
From the 1984 draft to The Last Dance. Kevin Garnett, Craig Ehlo, Magic, the Flu Game pizza and more.
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The Legend of
Michael Jordan
Thirty stories told by the teammates, rivals and coaches who were there. When two people remember the same night differently, you get both versions. Out now on Amazon.
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Jordan asks who is guarding him. He hears a rookie's name and says “50.” He scores 54.One of the thirty stories in The Legend of Michael Jordan
The Legend Series
The greatest stories in sports, told by the people who were there
Every book in the series picks one legend and tells the stories the players still tell. The trash talk, the bets, the comebacks and the nights nobody forgot. Each story stands on its own, so you can read one before bed or all thirty in a weekend.
Caitlin Clark
29 stories from the people who were there. Lisa Bluder, Dawn Staley, Geno Auriemma, Diana Taurasi, Angel Reese and more, from a driveway in West Des Moines to gold in Berlin.
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Dan Hurley
Fired by Rutgers at 28, he taught history in Newark, rebuilt three programs and won two national titles at UConn.
Paperback on AmazonThe True Story Sports Biographies · Ages 8 to 12
For young readers who love the game
Caitlin Clark: The True Story
The Girl Who Changed the Game
Before the sold-out arenas, there was a slanted driveway and a dad who tore up the lawn. Written for readers 8 to 12 and told one year at a time, from boys teams in Des Moines to a gold medal in Berlin. The hard parts stay in, told plainly, and every score, date and quote has a source listed in the back.
- Told in order, one year at a time
- Sources listed in the back
- Career statistics appendix
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Bill Belichick, in his own words
Two books built from Belichick's own press conferences and interviews, sorted by topic so coaches and fans can find what they need.
Bill Belichick: On Football
His Coaching Philosophy, Leadership Style, Game Preparation & Football Strategy
What Belichick says about the fundamentals of football and what he focuses on when he plans and runs practice. Offense, defense and special teams, in his words.
- Coaching philosophy and origins
- Practice planning and fundamental football
- Game preparation
- X's and O's, strategy and situations
Bill Belichick: On Personnel
His Thoughts on Building a Roster, Player Evaluation & Tom Brady
How Belichick judges talent and puts a roster together. His answers on personnel decisions, scouting and what he looks for in a player.
- Building and keeping a championship roster
- Free agency, the draft and the salary cap
- What he looks for at each position
- His thoughts on players, coaches and Tom Brady
Meet the author
Hi, I'm Pete Smith
“Sharing the story of sports heroes” is why I write. I go to the source, the press conferences, the interviews and the people who were in the room, and put it all in one place for you.
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