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Path Lit by Lightning: The Life of Jim Thorpe Add to Wishlist
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Path Lit by Lightning: The Life of Jim Thorpe
by David Maraniss
Straight Shooter: A Memoir of Second Chances and First Takes (Signed Book) Add to Wishlist
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Straight Shooter: A Memoir of Second Chances and First Takes (Signed Book)
by Stephen A. Smith
The Mosquito Bowl: A Game of Life and Death in World War II Add to Wishlist
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The Mosquito Bowl: A Game of Life and Death in World War II
by Buzz Bissinger
Tiger & Phil: Golf's Most Fascinating Rivalry Add to Wishlist
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Tiger & Phil: Golf's Most Fascinating Rivalry
by Bob Harig
Swing and a Hit: Nine Innings of What Baseball Taught Me Add to Wishlist
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Swing and a Hit: Nine Innings of What Baseball Taught Me
by Paul O'Neill, Jack Curry
Rise of the Black Quarterback: What It Means for America Add to Wishlist
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Rise of the Black Quarterback: What It Means for America
by Jason Reid
Why Soccer Matters Add to Wishlist
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Why Soccer Matters
by Pelé
True: The Four Seasons of Jackie Robinson Add to Wishlist
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True: The Four Seasons of Jackie Robinson
by Kostya Kennedy
The Baseball 100 Pre-Order Now Add to Wishlist
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The Baseball 100
by Joe Posnanski
The Ship Beneath the Ice: The Discovery of Shackleton's Endurance Pre-Order Now Add to Wishlist
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The Ship Beneath the Ice: The Discovery of Shackleton's Endurance
by Mensun Bound

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The Baseball 100 Add to Wishlist
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The Baseball 100
by Joe Posnanski
Path Lit by Lightning: The Life of Jim Thorpe Add to Wishlist
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Path Lit by Lightning: The Life of Jim Thorpe
by David Maraniss
Straight Shooter: A Memoir of Second Chances and First Takes (Signed Book) Add to Wishlist
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Straight Shooter: A Memoir of Second Chances and First Takes (Signed Book)
by Stephen A. Smith
Killing the Legends: The Lethal Danger of Celebrity Add to Wishlist
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Killing the Legends: The Lethal Danger of Celebrity
by Bill O'Reilly, Martin Dugard
The Mosquito Bowl: A Game of Life and Death in World War II Add to Wishlist
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The Mosquito Bowl: A Game of Life and Death in World War II
by Buzz Bissinger
Choosing to Run: A Memoir (Signed Book) Pre-Order Now Add to Wishlist
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Choosing to Run: A Memoir (Signed Book)
by Des Linden, Bonnie D. Ford (Editor)
The Last Folk Hero: The Life and Myth of Bo Jackson Add to Wishlist
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The Last Folk Hero: The Life and Myth of Bo Jackson
by Jeff Pearlman
Into the Wild Add to Wishlist
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Into the Wild
by Jon Krakauer
Prepared: A Manual for Surviving Worst-Case Scenarios Pre-Order Now Add to Wishlist
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Prepared: A Manual for Surviving Worst-Case Scenarios
by Mike Glover, Jack Carr (Foreword by)
Quarterback of Steel: Ben Roethlisberger's Remarkable 18-Year Career in Pittsburgh Add to Wishlist
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Quarterback of Steel: Ben Roethlisberger's Remarkable 18-Year Career in Pittsburgh
by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike Add to Wishlist
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Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike
by Phil Knight
Men in Blazers Present Gods of Soccer: The Pantheon of the 100 Greatest Soccer Players (According to Us) Add to Wishlist
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Men in Blazers Present Gods of Soccer: The Pantheon of the 100 Greatest Soccer Players (According to Us)
by Roger Bennett, Michael Davies, Miranda Davis, Nate Kitch (Illustrator)
Sixty-One: Life Lessons from Papa, On and Off the Court (Signed Book) Pre-Order Now Add to Wishlist
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Sixty-One: Life Lessons from Papa, On and Off the Court (Signed Book)
by Chris Paul, Michael Wilbon (With)
The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics Add to Wishlist
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The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics
by Daniel James Brown
Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption Add to Wishlist
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Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption
by Laura Hillenbrand

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Straight Shooter: A Memoir of Second Chances and First Takes (Signed Book) Add to Wishlist
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Straight Shooter: A Memoir of Second Chances and First Takes (Signed Book)
by Stephen A. Smith
Good for a Girl: A Woman Running in a Man's World Add to Wishlist
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Good for a Girl: A Woman Running in a Man's World
by Lauren Fleshman
A Giant Win: Inside the New York Giants' Historic Upset over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLII Add to Wishlist
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A Giant Win: Inside the New York Giants' Historic Upset over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLII
by Tom Coughlin, Greg Hanlon (With), Eli Manning (Foreword by)
Swagger: Super Bowls, Brass Balls, and Footballs-A Memoir Add to Wishlist
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Swagger: Super Bowls, Brass Balls, and Footballs-A Memoir
by Jimmy Johnson, Dave Hyde
One Jump at a Time: My Story (Signed Book) Add to Wishlist
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One Jump at a Time: My Story (Signed Book)
by Nathan Chen
Aaron Judge: The Incredible Story of the New York Yankees' Home Run-Hitting Phenom Add to Wishlist
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Aaron Judge: The Incredible Story of the New York Yankees' Home Run-Hitting Phenom
by David Fischer, Buster Olney (Foreword by)
The Rise: Kobe Bryant and the Pursuit of Immortality Add to Wishlist
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The Rise: Kobe Bryant and the Pursuit of Immortality
by Mike Sielski
The Migrations of an American Boat Type: The Add to Wishlist
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The Migrations of an American Boat Type: The "Sharpie" working boat in its heyday.
by E. C. Maurer (Editor)
Walking Miracle: How Faith, Positive Thinking, and Passion for Football Brought Me Back from Paralysis...and Helped Me Find Purpose Add to Wishlist
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Walking Miracle: How Faith, Positive Thinking, and Passion for Football Brought Me Back from Paralysis...and Helped Me Find Purpose
by Ryan Shazier, Larry Platt
Five Laterals and a Trombone: Cal, Stanford, and the Wildest Finish in College Football History Add to Wishlist
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Five Laterals and a Trombone: Cal, Stanford, and the Wildest Finish in College Football History
by Tyler Bridges
2023 Pocket or Purse Sized Monthly Planner (Pink Roses): 12 Month Agenda Book with Birthday Log, Contacts Pages (Addresses), Notes, and Password Keeper (4 Add to Wishlist
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2023 Pocket or Purse Sized Monthly Planner (Pink Roses): 12 Month Agenda Book with Birthday Log, Contacts Pages (Addresses), Notes, and Password Keeper (4" x 6")
by Randy Masters
AMC's Best Day Hikes Near Boston: Four-Season Guide to 60 of the Best Trails in Eastern Massachusetts Add to Wishlist
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AMC's Best Day Hikes Near Boston: Four-Season Guide to 60 of the Best Trails in Eastern Massachusetts
by John S. Burk, Michael Tougias, Alison O'Leary
H-Town Crowned: Celebrating a Houston Astros Season for the Ages Add to Wishlist
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H-Town Crowned: Celebrating a Houston Astros Season for the Ages
by KCI Sports Publishing
Betting on Horse Racing For Dummies Add to Wishlist
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Betting on Horse Racing For Dummies
by Richard Eng
Karate-Do: My Way of Life Add to Wishlist
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Karate-Do: My Way of Life
by Gichin Funakoshi

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Choosing to Run: A Memoir (Signed Book) Pre-Order Now Add to Wishlist
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Choosing to Run: A Memoir (Signed Book)
by Des Linden, Bonnie D. Ford (Editor)
Prepared: A Manual for Surviving Worst-Case Scenarios Pre-Order Now Add to Wishlist
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Prepared: A Manual for Surviving Worst-Case Scenarios
by Mike Glover, Jack Carr (Foreword by)
Sixty-One: Life Lessons from Papa, On and Off the Court (Signed Book) Pre-Order Now Add to Wishlist
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Sixty-One: Life Lessons from Papa, On and Off the Court (Signed Book)
by Chris Paul, Michael Wilbon (With)
Winning Fixes Everything: How Baseball's Brightest Minds Created Sports' Biggest Mess Pre-Order Now Add to Wishlist
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Winning Fixes Everything: How Baseball's Brightest Minds Created Sports' Biggest Mess
by Evan Drellich
The Big East: Inside the Most Entertaining and Influential Conference in College Basketball History Pre-Order Now Add to Wishlist
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The Big East: Inside the Most Entertaining and Influential Conference in College Basketball History
by Dana O'Neil
The Cup of Coffee Club: 11 Players and Their Brush with Baseball History Pre-Order Now Add to Wishlist
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The Cup of Coffee Club: 11 Players and Their Brush with Baseball History
by Jacob Kornhauser
Jim Kaat: Good as Gold: My Eight Decades in Baseball Pre-Order Now Add to Wishlist
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Jim Kaat: Good as Gold: My Eight Decades in Baseball
by Jim Kaat, Douglas B. Lyons, Bob Costas (Foreword by)
Coach K: The Rise and Reign of Mike Krzyzewski Pre-Order Now Add to Wishlist
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Coach K: The Rise and Reign of Mike Krzyzewski
by Ian O'Connor
The Original Six: How the Canadiens, Bruins, Rangers, Blackhawks, Maple Leafs, and Red Wings Laid the Groundwork for Today's National Hockey League Pre-Order Now Add to Wishlist
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The Original Six: How the Canadiens, Bruins, Rangers, Blackhawks, Maple Leafs, and Red Wings Laid the Groundwork for Today's National Hockey League
by Lew Freedman
Riverman: An American Odyssey Pre-Order Now Add to Wishlist
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Riverman: An American Odyssey
by Ben McGrath
Messi Pre-Order Now Add to Wishlist
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Messi
by Guillem Balague
Foraging Wild Edible Plants of North America: More than 150 Delicious Recipes Using Nature's Edibles Pre-Order Now Add to Wishlist
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Foraging Wild Edible Plants of North America: More than 150 Delicious Recipes Using Nature's Edibles
by Christopher Nyerges
The Voices of Baseball: The Game's Greatest Broadcasters Reflect on America's Pastime Pre-Order Now Add to Wishlist
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The Voices of Baseball: The Game's Greatest Broadcasters Reflect on America's Pastime
by Kirk McKnight
The Baseball 100 Pre-Order Now Add to Wishlist
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The Baseball 100
by Joe Posnanski
The Mosquito Bowl: A Game of Life and Death in World War II Pre-Order Now Add to Wishlist
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The Mosquito Bowl: A Game of Life and Death in World War II
by Buzz Bissinger

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  • The Inner Game of Tennis: The Classic Guide to the Mental Side of Peak Performance
  • Endure: How to Work Hard, Outlast, and Keep Hammering by Cameron Hanes
  • Back Spin by Harlan Cobe
  • The Mamba Mentality by Kobe Bryant
  • The Church of Baseball: The Making of Bull Durham by Ron Shelton
  • Swing and a Hit: Nine Innings of What Baseball Taught Me by Paul O'Neill and Jack Curry
  • Shoe Dog by the Creator of Nike by Phil Knight
  • Phil: The Rip-Roaring (and Unauthorized!) Biography of Golf's Most Colorful Superstar by Alan Shipnuck