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  Rory Land - The Up-and-Down...

  Timothy M. Gay

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  Timothy M. Gay writes that four-time major champion Rory McIlroy is "golf's ageless Opie Taylor," a superstar whose charm transcends national boundaries and enlivens the game. His swing is so powerful that Tiger Woods is teaching his own son to mimic Rory's action. 
   
   
   
  But a charismatic persona and a pretty swing don't translate into winning championships. Rory has failed to win another major and fallen short of achieving the career Grand Slam. 
   
   
   
  He's become a lightning rod, getting into a smackdown at the '23 Ryder Cup and, after his betrayal by PGA Tour brass, causing confusion by going from an impassioned opponent of a deal with the Saudi-backed LIV Golf to an outspoken proponent. 
   
   
   
  McIlroy is from Northern Ireland, a geopolitical anomaly where religion and patriotism have been used as bloody cudgels. Both sides of his family were battered by the North's sectarian Troubles. 
   
   
   
  Rory is a man essentially without a country, which might explain why he's become so obsessed with the Ryder Cup. Gay argues that McIlroy has invented his own fiefdom, which the author has dubbed "RORY LAND." 
   
   
   
  Rory Land tells the saga of a compassionate superstar living in a world where "money has no conscience."

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  Tiger v Jack - Golf's Great Debate

  Bob Harig

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  SI golf writer and author of Tiger & Phil, Bob Harig's Tiger v. Jack, an examination of the greatest argument in golf—who was better—exploring the records, rivalries, statistics, and context of their illustrious careers, including the intangibles that made them both icons.When Jack Nicklaus stunningly won the 1986 Masters for his 18th major championship victory, it was a reminder of the greatness of a golfer who had done so much. The major title – six years after his last – brought into focus again the dominance of his career.  At the time, nobody was close to him in major wins, and the idea of anyone getting within miles of Nicklaus’ major record, let alone match or overtake him, seemed, frankly, preposterous.And yet, there was a kid who was just 10 years old when Nicklaus won that last major. Tiger Woods was already thinking about Jack. He would put his accomplishments on a wall by age and try to beat those feats. Eventually, he put Nicklaus’ 18 major titles in his sights, and for the better part of a decade was on pace to match or exceed the record, a remarkable thought itself. The fact that he came up short doesn’t diminish the chase.In Tiger v. Jack, Bob Harig explores and compares the two legends in a lively examination of the greatest argument in golf—who was better, Jack Nicklaus or Tiger Woods—exploring the records, rivalries, statistics, and context of their illustrious careers, including the intangibles that made them both icons. They both had their moments of brilliance and dominance. What we’ve seen from Nicklaus and Woods is likely to never be duplicated, all the more reason to celebrate it.

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  How Soccer Explains the World -...

  Franklin Foer

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  “An eccentric, fascinating exposé of a world most of us know nothing about. . . . Bristles with anecdotes that are almost impossible to believe.” —New York Times Book Review 
  “Terrific. . . . A travelogue full of important insights into both cultural change and persistence. . . . Foer’s soccer odyssey lends weight to the argument that a humane world order is possible.” — Washington Post Book World 
  A groundbreaking work—named one of the five most influential sports books of the decade by Sports Illustrated—How Soccer Explains the World is a unique and brilliantly illuminating look at soccer, the world’s most popular sport, as a lens through which to view the pressing issues of our age, from the clash of civilizations to the global economy. 
  From Brazil to Bosnia, and Italy to Iran, this is an eye-opening chronicle of how a beautiful sport and its fanatical followers can highlight the fault lines of a society, whether it’s terrorism, poverty, anti-Semitism, or radical Islam—issues that now have an impact on all of us. Filled with blazing intelligence, colorful characters, wry humor, and an equal passion for soccer and humanity, How Soccer Explains the World is an utterly original book that makes sense of our troubled times.

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  Weird Facts About Canadian Sports

  J. Alexander Poulton

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  Since our nation was first conceived, Canadian athletes have been involved in some of the weirdest moments in sport.
  		 
  Learn facts that will astound, confuse and make you laugh.
  		 
  The Great One himself is afraid of flying.
  		 
  Semi-professional baseball team, the Guelph Maple Leafs, beat the Ku Klux Klan in an exciting but strange final.
  		 
  The worst way to defrost a football field from the grounds crew of the Calgary Stampeders was to set it ablaze–they still went on with the game.
  		 
  Golfer Andy Bean lost the Canadian Open after forgetting to follow the rules.
  		 
  Discover lesser-known sports that Canadians have been playing for years, from rattlesnake hunts to horse apple hockey.
  		 
  A sliced-up lacrosse ball and a rink superintendent’s need to save on window glass prompted the creation of the rubber hockey puck.
  		 
  Steve Durbano grabbed Bobby Hull’s toupee during a World Hockey League game.
  		 
  At the 1998 winter Olympics, snowboarder Ross Rebagliati almost lost his gold medal when he tested positive for marijuana.
  		 
  And many more strange tales from Canada’s best and worst.

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  50 Epic Bedtime Stories From The...

  Sam Crestwell

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  Introducing "The Midnight Whistle: 50 Epic Bedtime Stories From The World Of Soccer" – the ultimate bedtime companion for soccer enthusiasts! Here's why this book is an absolute must-have for a soccer fan!🌟 Immersive Adventures: Dive into 50 captivating tales set in the thrilling world of soccer, where every match is a chance for heroes to rise and legends to be born.🌟 Variety for Every Fan: Whether you dream of scoring the winning goal, leading your team to victory, or uncovering the secrets of the game, there's a story in here for you.🌟 Spark Your Imagination: Say goodbye to dull bedtime routines and hello to bedtime adventures! Let your imagination run wild as you join your favorite players on epic quests and thrilling challenges.🌟 Build a Love for Reading: Foster a lifelong love for reading with stories that ignite passion, excitement, and a thirst for adventure.🌟 Educational Value: From lessons in teamwork and perseverance to tales of friendship and sportsmanship, each story in this collection offers valuable lessons that extend beyond the field.🌟 Bedtime Made Easy: Say goodbye to bedtime battles and hello to eager anticipation as you look forward to your nightly dose of soccer magic.🌟 Expand Your Horizons: Be introduced to cultures from around the world as you explore stories inspired by the diverse landscapes of soccer's global stage.🌟 Endless Entertainment: With 50 stories to choose from, there's always a new adventure waiting to be discovered, ensuring that bedtime never gets boring.

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  Spotlight On Sports: High School...

  Matthew Andrews

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  Learn from award winning professor Matthew Andrews in a set of five One Day University presentations on the cultural significance of sports.The history of sports is also the history of power, politics and progress. From ancient origins to groundbreaking firsts, sometimes sports is history. It has been with us through every historical period—from the indigenous tribes of premodern America, through colonial societies, to the modern era of today. And the study of Sports has become an examination of how women, minorities, and ethnic and religious groups have influenced the American experience and how historical factors, such as gender, ethnicity, race, and religion, provide a more complete understanding of our common identity.

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