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Gifts for Sports Nuts

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THE GOLF 100

by Michael Arkush

A fine primer for all those upcoming arguments about who was better than who. Full review >

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EVERY DAY IS SUNDAY

by Ken Belson

A knowledgeable, entertaining account of a sport’s seemingly unstoppable growth. Full review >

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ON HER GAME

by Christine Brennan

An admiring look at a young hoop star’s effect on her game’s popularity. Full review >

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SHOT READY

by Stephen Curry

“Protect your passion,” writes an NBA star in this winning exploration of how we can succeed in life. Full review >

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BIOGRAPHY & MEMOIR

MAKE ME COMMISSIONER

by Jane Leavy

Irreverent analysis and fresh ideas from a baseball writer dismayed by the state of the modern game. Full review >

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72 STORIES

by Geddy Lee

An inviting tour of our national pastime, led by a rocker with an infectious love of the game. Full review >

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EXPENSIVE BASKETBALL

by Shea Serrano ; illustrated by Ian Klarer

Infectiously enthusiastic appraisals of NBA and WNBA stars. Full review >

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THE FIGHT OF HIS LIFE

by Johnny Smith & Randy Roberts

A groundbreaking look at a boxing champion’s antidiscrimination efforts. Full review >

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UNCOMMON FAVOR

by Dawn Staley

Instructive episodes from the rise and reign of a hardwood heroine. Full review >

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