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Title: The Book of Joe: Trying Not to Suck at Baseball and Life

Author: Tom Verducci, Joe Maddon

Narrator: Will Collyer

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 13 hours 31 minutes

Release date: October 11, 2022

Ratings: Ratings of Book: 2 of Total 1

Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1

Genres: Sports

Publisher's Summary:

Lessons in baseball enlightenment from three-time MLB Manager of the Year Joe Maddon. No one sees baseball like Joe Maddon. He sees it through his trademark glasses and irrepressible wit. Raised in the “shot and beer” town of Hazleton, PA, and forged by 15 years in the minors, Maddon over 19 seasons in Tampa Bay, Chicago, and Anaheim has become one of the most successful, most colorful, and most quoted managers in Major League Baseball. He is a workplace culture expert, having engineered two of the most stunning turnarounds in the past quarter century: taking the Rays from the worst record in baseball one year to the World Series the next and leading the Cubs to their first World Series title in 108 years.   Like his teams, Maddon defies convention. He is part strategist, part philosopher, part sports psychologist, and part motivational coach. In THE BOOK OF JOE, Maddon gives readers unique insights into the game, including the tension between art and data, the changing role of managers as front offices gain power, why the honeymoon with the Cubs did not last, and what it’s like to manage the modern player, including stars such as Shohei Ohtani, Mike Trout, Albert Pujols, Yu Darvish, and Kris Bryant.   But you expect even more from a manager who meditates daily, admires Twain, and has only one rule when it comes to a team dress code: “If you think you look hot, wear it!” And Maddon delivers. Built on-old school values and new-school methods, his wisdom applies beyond the dugout. His mantras about leadership, mentorship, team building, and communication are meditations on life, not just baseball. Among those mantras are:               “Do simple better.”             “Try not to suck.”             “Don’t ever permit the pressure to exceed the              pleasure.”             “See it with first-time eyes.”             “Tell me what you think, not what you’ve heard.”              THE BOOK OF JOE is Maddon at his uniquely holistic best. It is a memoir of a fascinating baseball journey, an insider’s look at a changing game, and a guidebook on leadership and life.

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Title: Inside F1: Life alongside legends

Author: Lee Mckenzie

Narrator: Lee Mckenzie

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 8 hours 16 minutes

Release date: October 5, 2022

Ratings: Ratings of Book: 2 of Total 1

Genres: Sports

Publisher's Summary:

From an early age, Lee McKenzie had access to a motorsport world that most are rarely allowed into. From spending time in the paddock as a teen to becoming a highly respected Formula One journalist and presenter, Lee has been at the heart of motorsport for almost twenty years. On the frontline of one of the most watched sports on the planet and gaining the respect of F1 world champions with her tough but fair interview approach, Lee has shared experiences, hire cars, parties and friendships with a host of drivers from Michael Schumacher to Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel to Jenson Button. INSIDE F1 tells the stories of the careers of seven stars of the sport using her personal contact and interviews throughout the years. Lee's unique perspective takes us through the highs and lows, the controversies and crashes that led to some of the biggest and most memorable interviews in recent years. Lee's close relationship with the drivers makes INSIDE F1 an enthralling behind-the- scenes account of one of the biggest sports in the world.

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Title: Calling the Shots: My Autobiography

Author: Sue Barker

Narrator: Sue Barker

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 8 hours 44 minutes

Release date: September 29, 2022

Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1

Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1

Genres: Sports

Publisher's Summary:

Brought to you by Penguin. Rewind to 1971, and Sue Barker's coach is sending his 15-year-old tennis protégé to a junior championship in France, alone, with a one-way ticket, telling her she'd have to win the money to pay for her return fare. Sue hides in the grounds of the hosting tennis club overnight, to avoid paying for a hotel. The next day, she walks onto court and smashes it. Five years later, and she's Britain's No 1. The same combination of grit, grace and talent took her to the top of live Sports TV. And now, after four decades on camera encouraging other legends to share their stories, she is telling her own. Going all in for her once-only autobiography, Sue takes us inside the showbizzy world of 70s and early 80s tennis, dating the stars, hitting the headlines. She reveals the battles she fought for hard-won success in two careers, gives us a ringside seat on the nation's biggest sporting dramas, and a fascinating insider's understanding of competitors under pressure. This is the remarkable life story of a tennis champion, an award-winning broadcaster who has brought sporting history into our living rooms for decades, and a trail-blazing woman who has always called the shots. © Sue Barker 2022 (P) Penguin Audio 2022

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Title: How (Not) To Be Strong: The inspirational instant Sunday Times Bestseller from the legendary Lioness

Author: Alex Scott

Narrator: Alex Scott

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 7 hours 20 minutes

Release date: September 29, 2022

Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.5 of Total 8

Ratings of Narrator: 4.5 of Total 4

Genres: Sports

Publisher's Summary:

Brought to you by Penguin. From the football cages of East London to broadcasting to millions, the engine powering Alex Scott's remarkable journey has always been her resilience. But thanks to a 'push-through mentality' the world has only ever seen the 'strong' side of Alex Scott. Now Alex is ready to lower the shield. In How (Not) to Be Strong, Alex shares the lessons that have shaped her, from finally confronting the legacy of a tumultuous childhood to tarnished truth behind the gleaming football trophies. With raw honesty, Alex shows how she's tackled life's challenges and that sometimes the strongest thing you can do is show your most vulnerable side to the world. © Alex Scott 2022 (P) Penguin Audio 2022

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Title: Whispers of the Gods: Tales from Baseball’s Golden Age, Told by the Men Who Played It

Author: Peter Golenbock

Narrator: Mike Chamberlain

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 7 hours 51 minutes

Release date: September 27, 2022

Genres: Sports

Publisher's Summary:

In Whispers of the Gods, bestselling author Peter Golenbock brings to life baseball greats from the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s through timeless stories told straight from the players themselves. Like the enduring classic The Glory of Their Times, this book features the reminiscences of baseball legends, pulled from hundreds of hours of taped interviews with the author. Roy Campanella talks about life in the Negro Leagues before coming up to the Brooklyn Dodgers. Ted Williams recounts why he believes Shoeless Joe Jackson belongs in the Hall of Fame. Tom Sturdivant provides vivid memories of Casey Stengel, Mickey Mantle, and other Yankee icons. Other voices include Phil Rizzuto, Jim Bouton, Monte Irvin, Stan Musial, Ron Santo, Rex Barney, Ellis Clary, Roger Maris, Ed Froelich, Marty Marion, Jim Brosnan, Gene Conley, and Kirby Higbe. The players interviewed were All-Stars, Hall of Famers, and heroes to many, and their impact on the national pastime is still seen to this day. Baseball history comes alive through the stories shared in Whispers of the Gods, offering a fascinating account of the golden age of baseball.

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Title: Ed Snider: The Last Sports Mogul

Author: Alan Bass

Narrator: Michael Quinlan

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 10 hours 37 minutes

Release date: September 27, 2022

Genres: Sports

Publisher's Summary:

A multidimensional biography of one of Philadelphia’s ultimate power brokers Most sports team owners make their money elsewhere and purchase a team as an extravagant hobby—but that is not the story of Ed Snider. One of the few owners in history to start a franchise by mortgaging nearly everything to his name, the Philadelphia Flyers founder would go on to form the billion-dollar empire of Comcast-Spectacor and cement his standing as one of the biggest movers and shakers in the city’s history. Snider was ambitious and entrepreneurial, though his ferocious demands for perfection would scare some employees away. He was affectionate with his treasured family yet lacked emotional intelligence in other personal matters. Staunchly capitalist, Snider could be progressive-minded when it came to sharing his wealth with those in need. The Last Sports Mogul embraces these seeming contradictions to form a complex portrait of an unparalleled figure in sports, business, and civic history. Thoroughly researched and reported, this is a fascinating business story encompassing humble beginnings, unprecedented success, and the values one chooses at the end of the day.

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Title: [Spanish] - Cabezón. Biografía oficial de Andrés D’Alessandro: Mi vida. Mis sueños. Mi fútbol. Mi legado.

Author: Diego Borinsky

Narrator: Marcelo Pintos

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 10 hours 40 minutes

Release date: September 26, 2022

Genres: Sports

Publisher's Summary:

Hoy que se aproxima su retiro, en conversación íntima y sin reservas con Diego Borinsky, Andrés D'Alessandro -máximo ídolo del club brasileño Inter, y desde siempre muy querido por todos los hinchas de River- cuenta por primera vez su vida, de La Paternal y Racing a Brasil pasando por Europa y, por supuesto, por el Monumental, con testimonios de quienes mejor lo conocen y más lo aprecian, de su esposa y sus padres a Marcelo Bielsa. Mucha gente cree que voy discutiendo con todos por la calle. No soy así, quizás se dejan llevar por la imagen de discutidor que se ve en el campo de juego. Es parte de mi carácter, el mismo que me llevó a construir esta carrera de la que me siento muy orgulloso. La idea de escribir un libro nació porque se acerca el final y de algún modo quiero dejar un mensaje, un legado, y mostrar quién es no sólo el que entra con sus compañeros a hacer lo mejor por su equipo, sino también la persona que se va después a la casa con su bolsito. No puedo reclamarle nada a mi carrera, aunque debo admitir que mi gran espina es no haber podido jugar un mundial. Jamás imaginé que triunfaría en Brasil. Tampoco que iba a terminar organizando partidos benéficos y que me nombrarían ciudadano ilustre y embajador del Instituto de Cáncer Infantil. Son halagos que me llenan el alma y me obligan a redoblar el compromiso. Me produce una profunda tristeza saber que dejaré de hacer lo que me gusta tanto e hice durante toda mi vida. Me he largado a llorar más de una vez en estos meses hablando sobre el futuro. Leyendo el libro van a comprender por qué todos los integrantes de la familia D'Alessandro somos tan sensibles y de lágrima fácil. Espero les guste y lo disfruten, como yo he disfrutado de mis años en el fútbol y de contarlos en estas páginas. Andrés D'Alessandro «Gran polemista, analizaba todas las decisiones. Sin embargo, aún en el disenso, siempre sentí que contaba con su adhesión. Cuestionador, pero en sintonía con los intereses colectivos y con los del entrenador, comprometido con el escudo a defender». Marcelo Bielsa «En el colegio era un poco rebelde, pero nada demasiado grave. Con lo que me volvió loca en la infancia fue con todos los golpes que se dio. Ay, Dios santo, ese chico era un infierno de inquieto, no ganamos para sustos». Gladys (mamá) «Su mayor virtud como persona creo que es la honestidad. Existe una relación directa y sincera entre lo que dice y lo que hace. Es auténtico. Eso le jugó muchas veces en contra en su carrera». Érica (esposa) «Acompaño a Inter desde los ocho años y no tengo dudas: Paulo Roberto Falcão, Valdomiro Vaz Franco, Fernando Lúcio da Costa y Andrés Nicolás D'Alessandro son los cuatro máximos ídolos de la historia del club». Marcelo Medeiros, presidente de Inter «El apodo Cabezón se lo puse yo. De chico era muy caprichoso, le decías una cosa y hacía lo contrario, era discutidor. Andrés dice que yo nunca lo vi jugar bien, pero en el fondo le buscaba el pretexto, lo fui llevando de esa manera para que nunca se conformara». Eduardo (papá) «Hay muchos futbolistas que juegan por instinto y otros que entienden el juego, que tienen lectura y son entrenadores dentro del campo. Dale es uno de esos. Quiere saber los porqués de todo, siempre pregunta. Juega con la cabeza, pero también con el corazón». Dunga (exentrenador de Andrés y amigo)

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Title: Chain Reaction: The Complete BBC Radio 4 Hostless Chat Show

Author: Various

Narrator: Katherine Ryan, Johnny Vegas, Joe Lycett, Sara Pascoe, Caitlin Moran, Frankie Boyle, Ian Hislop, Jo Brand, Eddie Izzard, Various

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 32 hours 15 minutes

Release date: September 22, 2022

Genres: Sports

Publisher's Summary:

The tag-team interview show where the celebrity guest becomes the interviewer A complete collection of the talk show with a twist - the guest each week becomes the interviewer in the following episode. Focusing on the career and passions of a figure in the entertainment world whose work they admire, each interviewer gets to delve into the life of their hero as well as revealing hidden aspects of themselves. Featuring great British comedians, award-winning actors, and iconic musicians and writers, Chain Reaction serves you double helpings of amazing individuals like Johnny Vegas, Barry Cryer, Lenny Henry, David Tennant, Eddie Izzard, Lee Mack, Ruby Wax, Stephen Merchant, Caitlin Moran, Frankie Boyle, Bob Mortimer, Vic Reeves, Olivia Colman, Katherine Ryan, Ian Hislop, Victoria Coren-Mitchell, Joe Lycett, Sara Pascoe, Tim Vine, and many, many more. Production credits Produced by Tilusha Ghelani, Sam Bryant, Lianne Coop, Ed Morrish, Carl Cooper, Charlie Perkins, Richard Morris and Adnan Ahmed With: Jenny Eclair, Jimmy Carr, Matt Lucas, Johnny Vegas, Stewart Lee, Alan Moore, Brian Eno, Jo Brand, Barry Cryer, Mark Thomas, Alexei Sayle, Lenny Henry, Bill Bailey, Simon Pegg, Marcus Brigstocke, Clive Anderson, John Lloyd, Phill Jupitus, John Hegley, Jack Dee, Jeremy Hardy, Catherine Tate, David Tennant, Richard Wilson, Arabella Weir, Paul Whitehouse, Robert Llewellyn, Dave Gorman, Frank Skinner, Eddie Izzard, Alastair Campbell, Alistair McGowan, Simon Callow, Ronni Ancona, Lee Mack, Ade Edmondson, Ruby Wax, Harry Shearer, Stephen Merchant, Jarvis Cocker, Rhys Thomas, Simon Day, Peter Hook, John Cooper Clarke, Kevin Eldon, Mark Steel, Barry Davies, Jeremy Front, Rebecca Front, Chris Addison, Derren Brown, Tim Minchin, Caitlin Moran, Jennifer Saunders, Terry Christian, Kevin Bridges, Frankie Boyle, Grant Morrison, Neil Innes, Graham Linehan, Adam Buxton, Reece Shearsmith, Bob Mortimer, Vic Reeves, Olivia Colman, Sharon Horgan, Dennis Kelly, Ed Byrne, Al Murray, Ian Hislop, Victoria Coren-Mitchell, Sandi Toksvig, Roy Hudd, Alison Steadman, Sara Cox, Joe Lycett, Katherine Ryan, Sara Pascoe, Harry Hill, Tim Vine, Ken Dodd First broadcast on BBC Radio 4, 30 December 2004 - 27 March 2017 © 2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) BBC Studios Distribution Ltd.

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Title: LeBron: Life Lessons from the King

Author: Brian Boone

Narrator: Cary Valentine

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 3 hours 15 minutes

Release date: September 20, 2022

Genres: Sports

Publisher's Summary:

Secrets to success from one of the greatest basketball players of all time: LeBron James “Nothing is given. Everything is earned.” His power, speed, and killer instincts made him a basketball phenom, but it was blood, sweat, and determination that turned him into an undisputed champion. From the day Sports Illustrated deemed him “The Chosen One” when he was still in high school, LeBron James, a skinny kid from Akron, Ohio, rose to stardom for his world-class athleticism. Two decades, four NBA championships, three Olympic medals, four MVP awards, three teams, and eighteen All-Star selections later, LeBron is the reigning king of the NBA. The world watches in awe as he breaks countless records and sets jaw-dropping new ones. He has taken his success further than anyone imagined, proving himself a savvy investor and businessman, making a splash in the entertainment industry, and emerging as a powerful voice for social justice. LeBron: Life Lessons from The King offers courtside seats to the highs and lows of LeBron’s unbelievable journey and reveals valuable insights for anyone trying to make their own lofty dreams come true. Motivating and empowering quotes from King James himself A biographical look at LeBron’s early years, his rise to fame, and his most spectacular achievements Guiding truths and hard-earned lessons to inspire your own path to excellence

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Title: Blessed by the Best: My Journey to Canton and Beyond

Author: Brian Dawkins

Narrator: Mirron Willis

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 9 hours 35 minutes

Release date: September 20, 2022

Genres: Sports

Publisher's Summary:

Drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in 1996, Brian Dawkins fought to elevate not only his own game but that of his entire team. He sweat, bled, and dominated through sixteen season in the NFL all the way into the Hall of Fame, but not for a moment did he believe his strength alone brought him that glory. Every step of the way the Lord had his back. From coaches that wanted to break him to defeats and bitter lessons in humility, his career is a testament to his faith and an homage to the countless people that helped him along the way. In the wake of his success, Dawkins comes forward to describe his journey to become one the best safeties in the NFL. Physical training wouldn't cut it. Blessed by the Best follows Dawkins trials to train his mind and faith along with his skill. As a nervous kid from Jacksonville, he never dreamed of one day standing in front of a crowd to accept that golden jacket. But one way or another, he made it. Dawkins tells his story straight, unafraid of exposing his own weaknesses; his over competitive spirit that takes losses to hard, the tunnel vision that estranged him from his kids, and the self-doubt that plagued much of his early years. Triumphs, pitfalls, love, and struggles Dawkins shares them all, not for himself, but in gratitude of those who have helped him along the way.