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A collection of writings by the late Gonzo journalist from his column "Hey Rube" from ESPN.com, features his commentary on such topics as retaliation for September 11th, his comparision of NBA commissioner David Stern to the Three Stooges, his hilarious suggestions for "fixing" baseball, and other thoughts on politics, sports, and gossip.

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<p>Signed up for a half-marathon and not sure what you've gotten yourself into? <i>Absolute Beginner's Guide to Half-Marathon Training: Get Ready to Run or Walk a 5K, 8K, 10K or Half-Marathon Race</i> is an easy-to-understand introduction to the world of running half-marathon, or shorter, race. Endorsed by the National Institute for Fitness and Sport, this book is packed with illustrations, notes on how to stay motivated and tips on how to train without pain. It will guide you through your marathon-training program and show you how to find the appropriate clothing and shoes, prevent and treat injuries and warm-up before running. Even if you are walking a shorter distance, this is a beneficial training manual. So run, or walk, to your nearest bookstore and pick up a copy of <i>ABG to Half-Marathon Training</i> today!</p>

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Pulitzer Prize-winning historian David Halberstam selects the fifty best pieces of sports writing of this century. The Best American Sports Writing of the Century showcases the best sports journalists of the twentieth century, from Jimmy Cannon, Red Smith, William Mack, Gary Smith, and Frank Deford to A. J. Liebling, Tom Wolfe, and Hunter S. Thompson, and includes such classics as "What Do You Think of Ted Williams Now?" by Richard Ben Cramer, "Louis Knocks Out Schmeling" by Bob Considine, and "The Rocky Road of Pistol Pete" by W. C. Heinz. This outstanding collection captures not only the century's greatest moments in baseball, boxing, horseracing, golf, and tennis, but some of the finest writing of our time. Guest editor David Halberstam is the author of The Reckoning, The Summer of Forty-Nine, The Breaks of the Game, and, most recently, The Children. Series editor Glenn Stout has written biographies of Joe DiMaggio, Ted Williams, and Jackie Robinson.

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A provocative account of the 2008 Wimbledon match describes five-time champion Roger Federer's efforts to make a record-breaking win, Rafael Nadal's ultimate triumph, and the ways in which the author believes the competition reflected optimal applications of skill, sportsmanship, and athletic science.

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On playing fields and street corners, in backyards and gyms, the people in this arresting array of pictures are unselfconsciously exploring the physical and emotional pleasures of competition and play. Each image offers an affirming and satisfying answer to the question at the heart of <i>Game Face</i>: What do girls and women look like when freed from traditional feminine constraints, using their bodies in joyful and empowering ways?<br>To show America what women&#8217;s sports looks like, Jane Gottesman searched through the work of our country&#8217;s best photographers, from the newest photojournalists to artists such as Annie Leibovitz and Ansel Adams. The result is a unique and inspiring document of the tremendous impact that the growth of female sports at all levels is having on society&#8212;and on women themselves.

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Covers all aspects of coaching baseball including creating effective practive sessions, motivating players, and building a successful program.

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<center><b>With <i>8 Minutes in the Morning</i> you will:<br>NOT do aerobics, NOT spend hours in the gym,<br>and NOT be on a starvation diet.</b></center><p>What's Jorge's get-slim secret? Just 8 minutes of his unique strength-training moves done in the privacy of your home. A few minutes each morning is all you need to lose up to 2 pounds a week. Add the cutting-edge eating program that teaches you how to eat the right fats to satiate your hunger and cut your calories, plus a daily dose of motivational support from Jorge, and weight loss has never been easier!</p><p>Jorge's fat-burning program includes:</p><ul> <li>Two super-quick moves a day </li> <li>A delicious eating plan where you don't count calories and you must eat fat</li> <li>Daily pep "talks" to help you hit the ground running</li> <li>Access to Jorge's online community that will help keep you encouraged and connected</li><li>Plus, you'll find Jorge's brand-new "On-the-Go" Weight-Loss Travel Cards inside.</li></ul><p>So get ready to look slimmer, sexier, stronger in just 8 minutes!</p>

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Written by 30 of the most successful coaches in the sport, this manual contains comprehensive and up-to-date information and techniques available for testing, teaching, training, and maximizing the competitive performances of men and women in every track and field event. 89 illustrations.