Sports History

Harvey Penick's life in golf began when he was eight years old, caddying at the Austin, Texas, Country Club. Eight decades later...

In Sport, the term 'good bloke' doesn't mean what it says. Like 'fun run', it in fact often means the exact opposite....

There is No Finish introduces the exploding world of the Backyard Ultra. Birthed from the high school musings of Lazarus Lake, renowned for the Barkley Marathons, the running event has spread globally—to over eighty countries— with sky-rocketing numbers.

Australia enjoys a rich sporting heritage. Our small population has yielded a disproportionate number of champions....

Experience 50 years of wrestling history through the iconic voice of Jim Ross.

When cycling commentator Ned Boulting bought a length of Pathé news film featuring a stage of the Tour de France from 1923, he set about learning everything he could about it - taking him on an intriguing journey that encompasses travelogue, history and detective story....

The epic tale of the five owners who shepherded the NFL through its tumultuous early decades and built the most popular sport in America....

How Skateboarding Became an Olympic Sport takes you on a wild ride from the sun-soaked sidewalks of Southern California to the grand arenas of the Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 Olympics.

Journeying from Abu Dhabi to Newcastle, and onto London, Paris, Moscow and New York in search of the answers, Miguel Delaney follows the threads that surround the allegations of sportswashing and misconduct in the beautiful game.

Best-selling surf writer Tim Baker tells this implausible story in an irresistible series of ripping yarns, offering rich life lessons, a maverick business primer and a wild ride of adventure, good times and outlandish ambitions spectacularly realised....

In the 2008 Wimbledon men's final, Center Court was a stage set worthy of Shakespearean drama. Five-time champion Roger Federer was on track to take his rightful place as the most dominant player in the history of the game....

Immerse yourself in the drama and excitement of the Rugby World Cup - including clips from the iconic "World in Union" theme song (by Hayley Westenra) and supporting sound effects from rugby’s greatest stage....

Tearing open the deepest wound in professional sports, Feinstein uncovers the secrets of the NBA before and after that fateful moment in December of 1977 when....

Sean McIndoe of Down Goes Brown, one of hockey's favorite and funniest writers, takes aim at the game's most memorable moments - especially if they're memorable for the wrong reasons - in this warts-and-all history of the NHL....

The definitive biography of Steve Kerr, the championship-winning basketball player and head coach of the record-breaking Golden State Warriors....

The 1989 Ironman World Championship was the greatest race ever in endurance sports....

The History of Surfing reveals and defines this sport with a voice that is authoritative, funny, and wholly original....

From Shaolin warrior monks to the movies of Bruce Lee, a new history of the evolution of East Asian styles of unarmed combat, from kung fu to ninjutsu....

For more than 30 years, H. G. Nelson has been finding the poetry in the punt and humour during half-time. Now, he turns his keen eye for facts and folly to the illustrious history of our great sporting nation....

Girls Don't Play Sport is a fierce manifesto advocating for female athletes at all levels. It explores how we got to this point and asks where we need to go next to embrace the untapped potential of women's sport....

How did WrestleMania III legitimize wrestling as entertainment and reshape the industry? Greenberg lays it bare and offers insights into WWE's evolution and WrestleMania's lasting impact

Former NFL general manager and three-time Super Bowl winner Michael Lombardi takes listeners on the ultimate journey through the NFL's history to present his calls on the greatest players and coaches the sport has ever seen....

Millions follow the F1 racing season from March to November, but few realise the enormity and complexity of a sport that encompasses so much more than 20 or so Sunday afternoons in the year.

The iconic Sydney to Hobart Race, a 723-mile deepwater challenge - often called the “Everest” of offshore ocean racing - is considered one of the toughest in the world....

Peter Cossins tells the awe-inspiring history of the five most legendary 'classic' races in world cycling....

Lou Gehrig was a baseball legend—the Iron Horse, the stoic New York Yankee who was the greatest first baseman in history, a man whose consecutive-games streak was ended by a horrible disease that now bears his name. But as this definitive new biography makes clear, Gehrig’s life was more complicated—and, perhaps, even more heroic—than anyone really knew.

In 2010, Blake Geoffrion became the first player from the University of Wisconsin hockey team to receive the Hobey Baker Award, recognizing him as the best player in men’s college hockey. Blake was a rising scion of hockey royalty, descendant of legendary Canadian players Howie Morenz and Bernie “Boom Boom” Geoffrion, and he would soon be the first fourth-generation player to reach the NHL. His professional career promised to cement his family’s storied legacy on ice.

"Everything is Possible—Legends of Karate" tells the story of the famous people who have influenced the history of American Style of Karate (AKANA) and its incredible journey. This book presents a captivating examination of tenacity, devotion, and success, ranging from the trailblazing vision of Grandmaster Jerry C. Piddington to the unwavering spirit of karate icons like the Gold Dust Twins.

Delve into the rich traditions of Historic Base Ball in this comprehensive guide to America's pastime as it was played in the mid-19th century. This book offers enthusiasts an immersive look at the game before the advent of modern rules and equipment, featuring insights into period-specific uniforms, playing strategies, and the historical context that shaped these early games.

Basketball isn’t just a sport—it’s a game of unbelievable moments, record-breaking performances, and jaw-dropping surprises that keep fans on the edge of their seats. Whether you're a lifelong basketball lover, a trivia enthusiast, or someone who enjoys the unexpected, this book is packed with 100 of the craziest, most mind-blowing stories in basketball history.