The Best American Sports Writing of the Century
The Best American Sports Writing of the Century

Author: David Halberstam

Publisher:

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 824

ISBN-13:

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Capturing the century's greatest moments in every sport from basseball to chess, these authors (Red Smith, Tom Boswell, John Updike, Jim Murray, Norman Mailer, W.C. Heinz, Tom Wolfe, Jimmy Breslin, Dick Schaap, David Remnick, Ring Lardner, Gay Talese, William Nack, Frank Deford, George Plimpton, Jon Krakauer) and their subjects (including Joe DiMaggio, Secretariat, Bobby Knight, and Muhammad Ali) reflect the rising societal importance of sports in this century, showing how sports have been shaped by such monumental events as war, the civil rights movement, and the changing economyomy.

The Best American Sports Writing 2009
The Best American Sports Writing 2009

Author: Leigh Montville

Publisher: Mariner Books

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 406

ISBN-13: 9780547069715

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Presents an anthology of the best sports writing published in 2014, selected from American magazines and newspapers.

The Best American Magazine Writing 2009
The Best American Magazine Writing 2009

Author: The American Society of Magazine Editors

Publisher: Columbia University Press

Published: 2009-12-03

Total Pages: 476

ISBN-13: 9780231147965

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Chosen from among the winners and finalists of the 2009 National Magazine Awards, this collection features a mixture of reviews, profiles, and reporting that caught both readers' and critics' attention.

Beyond the Game
Beyond the Game

Author: Gary Smith

Publisher: Grove Press

Published: 2001-08-06

Total Pages: 308

ISBN-13: 9780802138491

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Beyond the Game brings together the fifteen greatest stories by one of the most highly acclaimed sports journalists working today, Gary Smith. From the inspirational story of an extraordinary mentally retarded man named Radio and the high school football team that has adopted him for over thirty years, to the unforgettable profile of basketball coach Jim Valvano and his courageous battle against cancer, these stories are more than just great sportswriting. They are great writing, period. Each of Smith's stories -- of dreams and fears, failure and triumph, self-destruction and salvation -- will profoundly touch you and remain with you, long after you have closed the pages of this book. Book jacket.

Real Sports Reporting
Real Sports Reporting

Author: Abraham Aamidor

Publisher: Indiana University Press

Published: 2003-09-24

Total Pages: 278

ISBN-13: 9780253216168

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Reprints over twenty selections of sports writing from print media across the United States, including beat coverage, and significant issues in sports reporting.

Young Woman and the Sea
Young Woman and the Sea

Author: Glenn Stout

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 365

ISBN-13: 0618858687

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THE PERFECT MILE meet SWIMMING TO ANTARCTICA in this compelling tale of how nineteen-year-old Gertrude Ederle became the first woman to swim the English Channel.

What's My Name, Fool?
What's My Name, Fool?

Author: Dave Zirin

Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com

Published: 2011-02

Total Pages: 398

ISBN-13: 1458786986

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In Whats My Name, Fool? sports writer Dave Zirin shows how sports express the worst - and at times the most creative, exciting, and political - features of our society. Zirins sharp and insightful commentary on the personalities, politics, and history of American sports is unlike any sports writing being done today. Zirin explores how NBA brawls highlight tensions beyond the arena, how the bold stances taken by sports unions can chart a path for the entire labor movement, and the unexplored political stirrings of a new generation of athletes who are no longer content to just ''play one game at a time.'' Whats My Name, Fool? draws on original interviews with former heavyweight champ George Foreman, Olympic athlete John Carlos, NBA player and anti-death penalty activist Etan Thomas, antiwar womens college hoopster Toni Smith, Olympic Project for Human Rights leader Lee Evans and many others. It also unearths a history of athletes ranging from Jackie Robinson to Muhammad Ali to Billie Jean King, who charted a new course through their athletic ability and their outspoken views.

The Year's Best Sports Writing 2021
The Year's Best Sports Writing 2021

Author: Glenn Stout

Publisher: Triumph Books

Published: 2021-10-05

Total Pages: 324

ISBN-13: 1641257091

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A must-read collection featuring the best in sports journalism Glenn Stout, founding editor of the Best American Sports Writing, has curated an essential anthology showcasing incredible feats and diverse perspectives across the world of sports. Selected from a wide range of newspapers, magazines, and digital publications during the previous year, these stories capture enduring moments while celebrating the craft of writing at its most sublime. This extraordinary collection reveals the fascinating stories behind the sports we love, the competitors who push their boundaries, and the cultures they are ultimately embedded in.

Writing Great Books for Young Adults
Writing Great Books for Young Adults

Author: Regina L Brooks

Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.

Published: 2009-09-01

Total Pages: 110

ISBN-13: 1402247745

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From a top young adult literary agent, the only guide on how to write for young adults With an 87 percent increase in the number of titles published in the last two years, the young adult market is one of the healthiest segments in the industry. Despite this, little has been written to help authors hone their craft to truly connect with this audience. Writing Great Books for Young Adults gives writers the advice they need to tap this incredible market. Topics covered include: Listening to the voices of youth Meeting your young protagonist Developing a writing style Constructing plots Trying on points of view Agent Regina Brooks has developed award-winning authors across the YA genre, including a Coretta Scott King winner. She attends more than 20 conferences each year, meeting with authors and teaching.

The Best American Sports Writing 2011
The Best American Sports Writing 2011

Author: Glenn Stout

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 387

ISBN-13: 0547336969

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Presents an anthology of the best sports writing published in 2014, selected from American magazines and newspapers.