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In The Proving Ground, Lars Anderson brings to life the tremendous drama of NFL Europe by spending an entire season with the Scottish Claymores of Glasgow
Life in the minor leagues of football, which NFL Europe was aptly dubbed, could be funny, sad, profound and ludicrous all at the same time. At its heart, this six-team league was a short-stop away from either the glamour of the NFL or the bottom of the professional football
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NFL football star Vernon Davis delves into his astonishing career, from winning Super Bowl 50 in 2016 with the Denver Broncos to reinventing himself as an actor and producer, and recalls the hard-won lessons—including that infamous press conference—that paved his path to success.
INCLUDES AN INTRODUCTION FROM COACH MIKE SINGLETARY
In October 2008, after a San Francisco loss to Seattle, Vernon Davis was put on blast by...
INCLUDES AN INTRODUCTION FROM COACH MIKE SINGLETARY
In October 2008, after a San Francisco loss to Seattle, Vernon Davis was put on blast by...
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Doubleday
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2024.
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276 pages ; 25 cm
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"Poppy Benjamin, Media Relations Director of Syracuse's storied NFL team, the Bobcats, fought tooth and nail for her career. Ever since her intern season fifteen years ago, it's been nothing but early mornings, late nights, barely-dodged inappropriate advances, and relationships lost with partners who didn't get it. That's why Poppy relies on the Women Against Groping Shitheads, a support network that knows her far better than her own family. In-house...
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It was 120 degrees in the pits and 120 MPH on the track! This is the story of the gutsy drivers and their speed machines during the golden Age of Stock car racing on everything from dirt tracks to concrete ovals across the Southland of America. In the sweltering summer sun they fought for money reputation and glory of having 'bragging rights'. And the only thing that had more wear and tear on it than the cars were the drivers. Some say that a driver...
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"If you're not strong enough to swim fast, you're probably not strong enough to swim 'pretty,'" said a young Esther Williams to theater impresario Billy Rose. Since the nineteenth century, tensions between beauty and strength, aesthetics and athleticism have both impeded and propelled the careers of female swimmers, none more so than synchronized swimmers, for whom Williams is often considered godmother.
In this riveting history, the first of its...
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A wonderful memoir... richly insightful, and deeply moving' - Ramachandra Guha
Eminent 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 Kashmir of the 1950s to terror-stricken Punjab, from the Mandir-Masjid divide and the impact of Mandal politics to the tragic consequences of the Kashmir...
7) Ultrarunning
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Ultrarunning: Unveiling the Secrets of Ultrarunning Success
Ultrarunning is more than just a sport; it is a lifestyle, a mindset, and a profound exploration of human potential. It pushes boundaries, tests limits, and taps into the depths of physical and mental resilience. It is a pursuit that draws in athletes from all walks of life, united by a shared passion for pushing beyond what seems possible.
In this audiobook, we will embark on a comprehensive...
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Simplified Guide & Explanations Included
Are you aiming to advance in your boating endeavors and enhance your knowledge to successfully obtain the Boating Safety Certification?
Looking for an all-encompassing guide that offers every essential element needed to achieve your Boating Safety Certification?
Your search ends here!
This guide is your ultimate companion to deepen your understanding, hone your skills, and engage in practical exercises,...
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This covers the great, near-great, and never-were in a wide range of athletic endeavors. Naturally, all major sports are included: Football, Baseball, Basketball, with many notes about Golf, Boxing, Horse racing, Auto racing, Tennis, Track, Bowling, Hockey, renowned broadcasters, and an overall mixture of such sports as Wrestling, Pool, Marbles, Archery, Cricket, even Horseshoe pitching. It's all here! Written and narrated with exceptional knowledge...
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The measure of a great coach is bringing the best out of athletes.
This is the first guide to motivational interviewing (MI)-the proven approach to harnessing the power of conversations to build relationships and trust-for coaches, sport psychologists, training and rehabilitation specialists, and other affiliated staff. Revealing why conventional ways of giving feedback and addressing conflict are often counterproductive, this audiobook presents...
11) Gershwin on Ice
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All-star figure skaters Dorothy Hamill, Tiffany Chin, and others show off beautiful choreography, which honors the music of George and Ira Gershwin.
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Unlock the potential of martial arts with "Taking On The NFL With Pro Teams KumiteSport: Martial Arts Making People Better For Life" by Dexter Kennedy, narrated by Tom Chandler, and published by Audiobook Publishing Services. This audiobook delves into the revolutionary concept of creating a professional league for martial arts point fighting, akin to the NFL.Key Insights:
• Professional Martial Arts League: Discover the vision for a standardized...
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Learn how to run faster, unlock your potential, and reach peak performance with training advice from a former Olympic trials marathoner and coach to Olympians like Dathan Ritzenhein. Hudson is the most innovative running coach to come along in a generation. Until now, only a handful of elite athletes have been able to benefit from his methods. Now Run Faster from the 5K to the Marathon shows all runners how to coach themselves as confidently and effectively...
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1971 was the year that changed Indian cricket forever. Accustomed to seeing a talented but erratic Indian team go from one defeat to another, a stunned cricketing world watched in astonishment as India first beat the West Indies in a Test series on their home turf, and then emerged victorious over England - in England. Suddenly, the Indian team had become a force to reckon with.
Boria Majumdar and Gautam Bhattacharya's book is a thrilling account...
16) Driven by Change
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Do you ever wonder what role the FIA plays in Formula 1?
Perhaps you often hear them getting referenced by teams in interviews or commentators during races.
Or maybe you have noticed significant changes in Formula 1 in recent years and you want to know more about who makes those decisions behind the scenes.
If so, you don't want to miss Driven By Change, a detailed insight into how FIA changes impact Formula 1 teams, drivers, and race outcomes.
This...
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¿CONOCES LOS MEJORES AÑOS DE LA COMPETICIÓN MÁS IMPORTANTE DE RALLY DEL MUNDO? A mediados de los años 80, el Campeonato del Mundo de Rally era ya una realidad y se había convertido en un fenómeno de masas. Las distintas pruebas del campeonato se habían transformado en una tradición anual que hacía disfrutar a los cada vez más aficionados que seguían a estos vehículos capaces de correr al límite sobre asfalto, tierra, grava o nieve…...
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Does unhelpful thinking influence your sporting performance, or the athletes you work with?Athletes of all levels experience barriers to performance beyond the physical challenges they face. These can range from, performance anxiety, overthinking, and lack of concentration, to issues of motivation or difficulties when dealing with team members.ACT - Acceptance and Commitment Training/Therapy - is a modern and effective psychological approach based...
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At the highest level, athletes are highly skilled, highly trained, and highly proficient machines. Take the 100m sprint for example. All of the athletes in the Olympic final can run sub-ten seconds. They are all fast! But on the day, the deciding factor is often not how fast they are, but rather, how fast they can run under the high pressure circumstances of an Olympic final. The ability to deal with pressure is not about any physical or technical...
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