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Life Lessons from a Legend

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“You have to fight to reach your dreams.”From his start as the smallest kid on the team to his emergence as the greatest soccer player in the world, Lionel Messi’s journey to stardom is a master class in excellence. “The Atomic Flea” shattered records with his nimble, left-footed dribbling and prolific goal scoring, and won millions of fans on his beleaguered quest to win the World Cup. Messi: ... Read more

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“You have to fight to reach your dreams.”From his start as the smallest kid on the team to his emergence as the greatest soccer player in the world, Lionel Messi’s journey to stardom is a master class in excellence. “The Atomic Flea” shattered records with his nimble, left-footed dribbling and prolific goal scoring, and won millions of fans on his beleaguered quest to win the World Cup. Messi:
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Fun City

John Lindsay, Joe Namath, and How Sports Saved New York in the 1960s

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On January 1, 1966, New York came to a standstill as the city’s transit workers went on strike. This was the first day on the job for Mayor John Lindsay—a handsome, young former congressman with presidential aspirations—and he would approach the issue with an unconventional outlook that would be his hallmark. He ignored the cold and walked four miles, famously declaring, “I still think it is a fun ... Read more

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On January 1, 1966, New York came to a standstill as the city’s transit workers went on strike. This was the first day on the job for Mayor John Lindsay—a handsome, young former congressman with presidential aspirations—and he would approach the issue with an unconventional outlook that would be his hallmark. He ignored the cold and walked four miles, famously declaring, “I still think it is a fun
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The Original Curse: Did the Cubs Throw the 1918 World Series to Babe Ruth's Red Sox and Incite the Black Sox Scandal?

by Sean Deveney ...

IN THE GRAND TRADITION OF EIGHT MEN OUT . . .the untold story of baseball’s ORIGINAL SCANDALDid the Chicago Cubs throw the World Series in 1918—and get away with it?Who were the players involved—and why did they do it?Were gambling and corruption more widespread across the leagues than previously believed?Were the players and teams “cursed” by their actions?Finally, is it time to rewrite baseball ... Read more

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IN THE GRAND TRADITION OF EIGHT MEN OUT . . .the untold story of baseball’s ORIGINAL SCANDALDid the Chicago Cubs throw the World Series in 1918—and get away with it?Who were the players involved—and why did they do it?Were gambling and corruption more widespread across the leagues than previously believed?Were the players and teams “cursed” by their actions?Finally, is it time to rewrite baseball
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Steph Curry

Life Lessons from a Legend

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"Every time I rise up, I have confidence that I'm going to make it."From the smallest kid on every team to the game-changing, record-breaking NBA All-Star he is today, Steph Curry's journey to stardom is a master class in excellence. Bolstered by what he calls his irrational confidence, the "baby-faced assassin" shattered expectations and accrued millions of fans as he led the Golden State ... Read more

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"Every time I rise up, I have confidence that I'm going to make it."From the smallest kid on every team to the game-changing, record-breaking NBA All-Star he is today, Steph Curry's journey to stardom is a master class in excellence. Bolstered by what he calls his irrational confidence, the "baby-faced assassin" shattered expectations and accrued millions of fans as he led the Golden State
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Greed and Glory

The Rise and Fall of Doc Gooden, Lawrence Taylor, Ed Koch, Rudy Giuliani, Donald Trump, and the Mafia in 1980s New York

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On October 28, 1986, just one day after winning one of the most thrilling World Series in history, the New York Mets were feted by more than two million fans with a parade through the city. In news accounts of the event, there was a small aside, as this one in the New York Times: "Notable in his absence was the pitcher Dwight Gooden, who Mets officials later said had overslept."No, the Mets' ... Read more

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On October 28, 1986, just one day after winning one of the most thrilling World Series in history, the New York Mets were feted by more than two million fans with a parade through the city. In news accounts of the event, there was a small aside, as this one in the New York Times: "Notable in his absence was the pitcher Dwight Gooden, who Mets officials later said had overslept."No, the Mets'
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The History of the NBA in Twelve Games

From 24 Seconds to 30,000 3-Pointers

by Sean Deveney ...

From its early days as a physical, plodding game with franchises parked in outpost towns like Fort Wayne, Moline, and Rochester, to today’s international showcase sport, professional basketball has evolved dramatically over the decades. But the development of the National Basketball Association and its star players was not preordained. There were moments, both obvious and subtle, that steered the ... Read more

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From its early days as a physical, plodding game with franchises parked in outpost towns like Fort Wayne, Moline, and Rochester, to today’s international showcase sport, professional basketball has evolved dramatically over the decades. But the development of the National Basketball Association and its star players was not preordained. There were moments, both obvious and subtle, that steered the
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Facing the Pittsburgh Steelers

Players Recall the Glory Years of the Black and Gold

Even die-hard fans of the Pittsburgh Steelers can only imagine what it was like to play against the premier teams and players in the black and gold’s history. Just how hard did Jack Lambert hit? How did opponents plan for Franco Harris’s combination of speed and power? What was it like trying to block Joe Greene and Dwight White? What was the feeling seeing a Ben Roethlisberger pass soaring ... Read more

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Even die-hard fans of the Pittsburgh Steelers can only imagine what it was like to play against the premier teams and players in the black and gold’s history. Just how hard did Jack Lambert hit? How did opponents plan for Franco Harris’s combination of speed and power? What was it like trying to block Joe Greene and Dwight White? What was the feeling seeing a Ben Roethlisberger pass soaring
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Before Wrigley Became Wrigley

The Inside Story of the First Years of the Cubs? Home Field

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Chicago’s Wrigley Field opened in 1914 as Weeghman Park, the new North Side stadium erected for use by the Federal League’s Chicago team, which would eventually be called the Whales. It was built in just 50 days, with an rectangular shape in the style of New York’s Polo Grounds, designed to fit the odd dimensions of the lot-which formerly housed a seminary school-that Whales owner Lucky” Charley ... Read more

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Chicago’s Wrigley Field opened in 1914 as Weeghman Park, the new North Side stadium erected for use by the Federal League’s Chicago team, which would eventually be called the Whales. It was built in just 50 days, with an rectangular shape in the style of New York’s Polo Grounds, designed to fit the odd dimensions of the lot-which formerly housed a seminary school-that Whales owner Lucky” Charley
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Win Like Lin: Finding Your Inner Linsanity on the Way to Breakout Success

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The six rules of success that launched Jeremy Lin from underdog to NBA superstarIn Win Like Lin, award-winning sports writer Sean Deveney, breaks down Jeremy Lin’s winning game plan to help you create your own success story.Before he joined the New York Knicks, Harvard-graduate Jeremy Lin had been cut from two teams and passed over by virtually every other NBA franchise. And for his first month in ... Read more

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The six rules of success that launched Jeremy Lin from underdog to NBA superstarIn Win Like Lin, award-winning sports writer Sean Deveney, breaks down Jeremy Lin’s winning game plan to help you create your own success story.Before he joined the New York Knicks, Harvard-graduate Jeremy Lin had been cut from two teams and passed over by virtually every other NBA franchise. And for his first month in
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Messi

Life Lessons from a Legend

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**This program is read by an AI-based synthesized voice.“You have to fight to reach your dreams.”**From his start as the smallest kid on the team to his emergence as the greatest soccer player in the world, Lionel Messi’s journey to stardom is a master class in excellence. “The Atomic Flea” shattered records with his nimble, left-footed dribbling and prolific goal scoring, and won millions of fans ... Read more

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**This program is read by an AI-based synthesized voice.“You have to fight to reach your dreams.”**From his start as the smallest kid on the team to his emergence as the greatest soccer player in the world, Lionel Messi’s journey to stardom is a master class in excellence. “The Atomic Flea” shattered records with his nimble, left-footed dribbling and prolific goal scoring, and won millions of fans
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Remembering Kobe Bryant

Players, Coaches, and Broadcasters Recall the Greatest Basketball Player of His Generation

by Sean Deveney, Jerry West ...

Narrated by Leon Nixon ...

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Let Stephen Curry, Charles Barkley, Grant Hill, Reggie Miller, and more, tell you what it was like to take the floor against one of the Greatest of All Time. With a Foreword by Jerry West, and a new tribute from the author about Kobe’s tragic death.When he entered the NBA in 1996 as a high-school star from Lower Merion, Pennsylvania, Kobe Bryant faced enormous expectations. No one can deny that he ... Read more

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Let Stephen Curry, Charles Barkley, Grant Hill, Reggie Miller, and more, tell you what it was like to take the floor against one of the Greatest of All Time. With a Foreword by Jerry West, and a new tribute from the author about Kobe’s tragic death.When he entered the NBA in 1996 as a high-school star from Lower Merion, Pennsylvania, Kobe Bryant faced enormous expectations. No one can deny that he
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Steph Curry

Life Lessons From a Legend

by Sean Deveney ...

Narrated by Cary Valentine ...

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3 hours 20 min

“Every time I rise up, I have confidence that I’m going to make it.“From the smallest kid on every team to the game-changing, record-breaking NBA All-Star he is today, Steph Curry’s journey to stardom is a master class in excellence. Bolstered by what he calls his irrational confidence, the “baby-faced assassin” shattered expectations and accrued millions of fans as he led the Golden State ... Read more

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“Every time I rise up, I have confidence that I’m going to make it.“From the smallest kid on every team to the game-changing, record-breaking NBA All-Star he is today, Steph Curry’s journey to stardom is a master class in excellence. Bolstered by what he calls his irrational confidence, the “baby-faced assassin” shattered expectations and accrued millions of fans as he led the Golden State
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