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  Tony Gale: That’s Entertainment...

  Tony Gale

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  In a footballing career spanning 21 years, Tony Gale played over 720 games on almost every league pitch across the four divisions. He is one of only 16 players in the UK to have played over 300 games for two teams and one of a handful to be part of a Premier League winning side. As a pundit he’s commentated on over 3,000 live games for the likes of Sky and Capital Gold, covering virtually every major football competition in his inimitable light hearted manner. 
   
  Gale made his first team debut at Fulham Football Club at the ripe age of 16, before being made captain at 18. Playing alongside a golden era of greats, the anecdotes which Gale recounts while playing alongside George Best, Bobby Moore and Rodney Marsh are a nostalgic masterclass. Moving to West Ham for the next decade, the Pimlico born defender was part of the iconic ‘Boys of 86’ squad, which broke 17 records that year, 16 of which are still unbeaten. 
   
  Exiting at his lowest point from West Ham in 1994, with two weeks to go before the new season, Gale was in effect homeless and jobless in footballing terms. That however all changed when he landed a place at Blackburn Rovers. Sir Kenny Dalglish recalled the decision to include 35-year-old Gale into the squad of 94/95. “His experience was a big help and the positive impact he made in the dressing room was excellent. He made his contribution to us winning the league, same as everybody on that team.” 
   
  Void of any media training, Gale’s move into radio and television commentary in the late 90’s was as natural as kicking a ball. In the words of Chris Kamara, “The one thing that stayed with Galey is that dressing room humour, which you all miss when you stop playing football. The one liners, the windups. Galey brought them from the dressing room and into real life.”

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  Maggie Alphonsi - Winning the Fight

  Maggie Alphonsi, Gavin Mairs

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  Maggie has changed the way the game is played forever' - The Sunday Times
  
  Maggie Alphonsi is not only a national sporting icon, the face of international women’s rugby and star player of the England side that won the World Cup in 2014. She is also an inspirational and totemic figure who transcends sport.
  
  The compelling story of her life makes her achievements even more extraordinary. Hers is an against-all-the-odds tale, becoming the best player in the world despite having to battle against racism, sexism, and prejudice.
  
  It is a book forged from the raw emotion, passion, and testimony of an iconic player, who rose to the elite of world sport when the world was seemingly stacked against her. It is a moving and revealing story of a woman who was not prepared to be defined by anyone but herself and gives the reader a unique insight into how she met her goals.

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  100 Mind-Blowing Extreme Sports...

  Felix Grayson

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  Discover more books and audiobooks by Felix Grayson at FelixGrayson.com 
   
  100 Insane Feats from the World’s Most Daring Athletes 
   
  Extreme sports aren’t just about adrenaline—they’re about pushing human potential to its absolute limit. From death-defying jumps to superhuman endurance challenges, this audiobook dives into 100 real-life moments that are as inspiring as they are unbelievable. 
   
  Whether you're an adventure addict, a curious thrill-seeker, or just love a good “Wait, they did WHAT?!” moment, you’ll hear the wildest feats in sports history—told with energy, clarity, and jaw-dropping impact. 
   
  Inside, you’ll hear about: 
  
  The man who skydived with no parachute—and survived 
  A snowboarder who outran an avalanche 
  The wingsuit flyer who soared through a mountain cave 
  A marathoner who ran 350 miles without sleep 
  The biker who rode across a crane high above the ground 
  A BASE jumper who leapt off the Burj Khalifa 
  
   
  This audiobook is perfect for: 
  
  Fans of extreme and action sports 
  Listeners who love wild, true stories 
  Thrill-seekers, athletes, and trivia lovers 
  Anyone who enjoys a great conversation starter 
  
   
  Listen from start to finish or jump to a random chapter—each fact will blow your mind, fire up your imagination, and bring you right to the edge of human achievement… all from the comfort of your headphones. 
   
  Strap in. Press play. And prepare to witness the most mind-blowing moments in extreme sports history.

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  BIGGER! BETTER! BADDER! -...

  Keith Elliot Greenberg

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  “A provocative and masterfully told account of an event that made pro wrestling an entertainment mushroom cloud.” — Tim Graham, The Athletic
  		 
  “A must-read book — an irresistible force of modern wrestling history.” — Tom Fordy, The Telegraph
  		 
  Greenberg lays bare how WrestleMania III legitimized wrestling as entertainment and reshaped the industry, offering insight and perspective from those closest to the event 
  		 
  On an overcast day in 1987, the pro wrestling landscape was altered forever when a reported 93,173 fans converged on the Pontiac Silverdome outside Detroit to see Hulk Hogan defend his championship against André the Giant. 
  		 
  BIGGER! BETTER! BADDER! is the story behind Wrestlemania III, told from the perspective of company executives, wrestlers who appeared on the card, fans who attended the show, and other wrestling personalities. But Keith Elliot Greenberg also examines the entire industry at the time, including insights from representatives from the rival promotions Vince McMahon was putting out of business as pro wrestling transitioned from a regional phenomenon into the international juggernaut it is today.

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  The Truth About Aaron - My...

  Jonathan Hernandez, Lars Anderson

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  The Truth About Aaron has descriptive copy which is not yet available from the Publisher.

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  Tackling The Everyday - Race and...

  Tracie Canada

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  A Black feminist takes on exploitation and care in America's favorite game. 
   
   
    
  Big-time college football promises prestige, drama, media attention, and money. Yet most athletes in this unpaid, amateur system encounter a different reality, facing dangerous injuries, few pro-career opportunities, a free but devalued college education, and future financial instability. In one of the first ethnographies about Black college football players, anthropologist Tracie Canada reveals the ways young athletes strategically resist the exploitative systems that structure their everyday lives. 
   
   
   
  Tackling the Everyday shows how college football particularly harms the young Black men who are overrepresented on gridirons across the country. Although coaches and universities constantly invoke the misleading "football family" narrative, this book describes how a brotherhood among Black players operates alongside their caring mothers, who support them on and off the field. With a Black feminist approach—one that highlights often-overlooked voices—Canada exposes how race, gender, kinship, and care shape the lives of the young athletes who shoulder America's favorite game.

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