Muhammad Ali was not only the greatest heavyweight boxer ever to have stepped into the ring, he was also the most recognized man on the planet. This book allows readers the opportunity to experience and truly appreciate his achievements through a selection of 200 photographs, as well as 25 items of Ali's own personal and private memorabilia.
The story of one of Britain's finest golfers. It charts Poulter's life from when he first picked up a golf club to his triumphant charge in the 2012 Ryder Cup.
Foreword by Manchester United legend and Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville Introduction Every English Premier League title race (1992/93 - 2016/17)
The book delves into England's dismal performance in international soccer over the past 40 years, exploring the gap between national expectations and actual achievements. Through exclusive interviews with players, managers, and commentators, it chronicles the journeys of ten England managers and highlights the recurring patterns of hope followed by disappointment. The narrative captures dramatic moments, both on and off the field, while analyzing the reasons behind the team's struggles with pressure and the elusive quest for success in major tournaments.
Legend has it that one of the things you really should see if you're a true golf fan is the swing - the awesome 'killer swing' - of John Patrick Daly. Twenty-five-year-old rookie pro John Daly tees off as an eleventh-hour replacement for Nick Price and blasts his way to a spectacular and entirely unexpected victory. schovat popis
Is there a sport you could turn professional at with only a year of coaching? How can you give yourself a 1-in-12 chance of playing international soccer against Cristiano Ronaldo? Which sport is the most profitable to participate in for the least amount of effort? This book offers an alternative take on commonly accepted sporting knowledge.
"Once in a Lifetime is much more than the story of a soccer team. It is a vivid evocation of the Cosmos at the height of their power in 1977, and the razzmatazz and conspicuous consumption that surrounded them. It is a story that includes millionaires, rock stars, groupies, alcoholic excess, and knockdown fistfights. It also features some of the greatest stars who ever played the game of soccer."--BOOK JACKET.
Every sports fan loves a stat, and 'Sportonomics' uses them in a clever and creative way to explain why listening to David Bowie can mean the difference between winning and losing, and how wearing red can improve your chances of sporting success.
Die neue Reihe „Sport aktiv“ ist das optimale Multimedia- Paket für alle Sportbegeisterten. Die einmalige Kombination aus handlichem Praxisbuch und begleitender DVD ermöglicht es jedem, die gewünschte Sportart auf völlig neue und effektive Art selbst zu erlernen und zur Perfektion zu bringen. Experten vermitteln ihr Wissen zu allen Aspekten: von der richtigen Ausrüstung über Grundregeln und Technik bis zu Sicherheit und Wettkampf. Die 30- minütige DVD zeigt mit Echtzeit-Filmsequenzen und Computergrafiken alle wichtige Techniken und Abläufe, die gezielt angewählt und beliebig oft wiederholt werden können.
