The Athletic Book Recommendations & Book Mentions
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Connecticut: The Constitution State
Derek MillerThe AthleticThe Los Angeles Sparks are finalizing a deal to hire Connecticut Sun coach Curt Miller, according to multiple reports. The hire comes after the team parted ways with coach and GM Derek Fisher in June. More: https://t.co/i9nmKTyop0 https://t.co/aINTIslPks
Hardcover, 2019
$35.93$17.97 + Free shipping50% off your first book
After: The Silence of the Lower 9th Ward
John RosenthalThe AthleticWillson Contreras won't be playing in the outfield after all. "It’s basically going to be more in the DH role right now." Cardinals president of baseball ops John Mozeliak told The Athletic. More, from @Ken_Rosenthal and @katiejwoo: https://t.co/ssQprFeBfZ
Hardcover, 2015
$20.00$10.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Morley Ashton: A Story of the Sea: 1
James GrantThe AthleticWhat a debut for Paolo Banchero 👏 The No. 1 pick of the 2022 NBA draft is the 3rd player over the last 30 years with 25 points, five rebounds and five assists in his NBA debut. (LeBron James and Grant Hill). H/T @ESPNStatsInfo https://t.co/SrDMWRdBkZ
Paperback, 2018
$23.95$11.98 + Free shipping50% off your first book
99: Stories of the Game
Wayne GretzkyThe AthleticWho is the greatest NHL player of all time? Easy, right? Wayne Gretzky. It’s the other 99 spots that follow that we need to sort out. Welcome to NHL99: https://t.co/zjBqsvwVOq
Hardcover, 2016
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The Windup
Kate McMurrayThe AthleticFor all the talk about the newly revamped rotation, the offense in Texas has looked great so far, writes @ThreeTwoEephus. Meanwhile, @Ken_Rosenthal has more on a wrinkle caused by the pitch clock. The Windup recaps MLB's opening weekend: https://t.co/eSdIcESYIn
Paperback, 2015
$14.99$7.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Wilt: Larger Than Life
Robert CherryThe AthleticList of NBA legends with new trophies named after them: ◽️ Michael Jordan ◽️ Jerry West ◽️ Wilt Chamberlain ◽️ George Mikan ◽️ Hakeem Olajuwon ◽️ John Havlicek More: https://t.co/hYfE8kz3mq
Paperback, 2004
$19.95$9.98 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Spaced Out: How the Nba's Three-Point Revolution Changed Everything You Thought You Knew about Basketball
Mike PradaThe AthleticHow did the Warriors’ offense change the NBA? An excerpt from @MikePradaNBA’s new book, Spaced Out. https://t.co/Znh7WkTwcj https://t.co/RG1vz2cT5N
Hardcover, 2022
$30.00$15.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
First Round Draft Pick
Will Rico DavisThe AthleticThe Las Vegas Aces will have their 2025 first-round draft pick rescinded for violating league rules re: impermissible player benefits, per the WNBA. Becky Hammon will also be suspended for two games without pay for violating league and team respect in the workplace policies. https://t.co/vyahb4Ohs9
Paperback, 2021
$14.99$7.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Football 100
The AthleticThe AthleticWe're proud to announce our newest book: The Football 100. Over the course of 100 essays, spanning more than 600 pages, @TheAthleticNFL staff ranks the greatest football players of all time. Preorder your copy now ⤵️
Hardcover, 2023
$40.00$20.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Pulse: A Paramedic's Walk Along the Lines of Life and Death
James PaceThe AthleticBaseball expansion should be a reality soon. Our staff weighs in on possible destinations. Plus, a look at LeBron James' many milestones as he's on pace to become basketball’s leading points scorer. The Pulse ⤵️ https://t.co/U2g9odttM9
Paperback, 2022
$11.99$5.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book