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Title: The Duke: The Life and Lies of Tommy Morrison

Author: Carlos Acevedo

Narrator: Brian P. Craig

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 9 hours 6 minutes

Release date: May 31, 2022

Genres: Sports

Publisher's Summary:

An American Gothic . . . In the early 1990s, Tommy Morrison, a young roughneck from Jay, Oklahoma, burst onto the boxing scene to become one of the most controversial fighters of his era. Handsome, eloquent, and dynamic, Morrison parlayed destructive knockout power and a homespun personality into celebrity status throughout middle America, where boxing rarely prospered. But it was his starring role in Rocky V alongside Sylvester Stallone that propelled him to stardom–and ultimately led to his tragic downfall. His brush with Hollywood fame triggered a limitless appetite for parties, liquor, and sex. When Morrison was shockingly diagnosed with HIV in 1996, his life imploded, and his subsequent descent into drugs, prison, bigamy, and conspiracy theories made Morrison notorious long after his glory days had ended. In The Duke, Carlos Acevedo chronicles Morrison's tumultuous life from his days as a teenaged Toughman contestant, to his victory over George Foreman, to his struggles with HIV and depression, to his death at forty-four, when his delusions finally overtook him.

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Title: Blood and Fire: The Unbelievable Real-Life Story of Wrestling's Original Sheik

Author: Brian R. Solomon

Narrator: Brian R. Solomon

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 14 hours 32 minutes

Release date: May 31, 2022

Genres: Sports

Publisher's Summary:

The captivating story of how The Sheik captured the imagination of a generation, conquered the wrestling business, and lost it all in a blaze of flame and glory He was the most vicious, bloodthirsty, reviled villain in the history of the ring. During the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s, he drew record crowds everywhere he went and left a trail of burned and bloody opponents in his wake. He was The Sheik: the mysterious and terrifying madman from Syria whose wanton destruction and mayhem are the stuff of wrestling legend. But what those legions of fans screaming for his head never knew was that The Sheik was really Eddie Farhat. From Lansing, Michigan, and the son of Arab immigrants, Farhat served his country proudly in World War II and was fulfilling the American dream through hard work and tireless dedication to his craft. And when he wasn't screaming unintelligibly and attacking his enemies with sharp objects, he was busy being the owner and operator of World Wide Sports, one of the most successful wrestling companies in North America. This is Blood and Fire: The Unbelievable Real-Life Story of Wrestling's Original Sheik.

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Title: Playing Through the Pain: Ken Caminiti and the Steroids Confession That Changed Baseball Forever

Author: Dan Good

Narrator: Tom Parks

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 14 hours 25 minutes

Release date: May 31, 2022

Genres: Sports

Publisher's Summary:

In Playing Through the Pain, writer Dan Good seeks to make sense of MLB MVP Ken Caminiti's fascinating, troubled life. Good began researching Caminiti in 2012 and conducted his first interviews for his biography in 2013. Since then he's interviewed nearly 400 people, providing him with an exclusive and exhaustive view into Caminiti's addictions, use of steroids, baseball successes, and inner turmoil. Decades later, the full truth about Major League Baseball's steroids era remains elusive, and the story of Caminiti, the player who opened the lid on performance-enhancing drugs in baseball, has never been properly told. Caminiti voluntarily admitted in a 2002 Sports Illustrated cover story that he used steroids during his career, including his 1996 MVP season, and guessed that half of the players were using performance-enhancing drugs. Good's on-the-record sources include Caminiti's steroids supplier, who has never come forward; people who attended rehab with Caminiti and revealed the secret inner trauma that fueled his addictions; hundreds of Caminiti's baseball teammates and coaches; childhood friends who were drawn to his daring personality, warmth, and athleticism; and the teenager at the center of Caminiti's October 2004 trip to New York City during which he overdosed and died.

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Title: If You Were Only White: The Life of Leroy “Satchel” Paige

Author: Donald Spivey

Narrator: Terrence Kidd

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 14 hours 5 minutes

Release date: May 31, 2022

Genres: Sports

Publisher's Summary:

If You Were Only White explores the legacy of one of the most exceptional athletes ever—an entertainer extraordinaire, a daring showman and crowd-pleaser, a wizard with a baseball whose artistry and antics on the mound brought fans out in the thousands to ballparks across the country. Leroy 'Satchel' Paige was arguably one of the world's greatest pitchers and a premier star of Negro Leagues Baseball. But in this biography, Donald Spivey reveals Paige to have been much more than just a blazing fastball pitcher. Spivey follows Paige from his birth in Alabama in 1906 to his death in Kansas City in 1982, detailing the challenges Paige faced battling the color line in America and recounting his tests and triumphs in baseball. He also opens up Paige's private life during and after his playing days, introducing listeners to the man who extended his social, cultural, and political reach beyond the limitations associated with his humble background. Paige's life intertwined with many of the most important issues of the times in US and African American history. Spivey incorporates interviews with former teammates conducted over twelve years, as well as exclusive interviews with Paige's son Robert, daughter Pamela, Ted 'Double Duty' Radcliffe, and John 'Buck' O’Neil to tell the story of a pioneer who helped transform America through the nation's favorite pastime.

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Title: Phil: The Rip-Roaring (and Unauthorised!) Biography of Golf's Most Colourful Superstar

Author: Alan Shipnuck

Narrator: Alan Shipnuck

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 8 hours 33 minutes

Release date: May 27, 2022

Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 1

Genres: Sports

Publisher's Summary:

WINNER OF THE FRANCIS CLARK FINANCIAL PLANNING INTERNATIONAL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR LONGLISTED FOR THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR PRIZE 'Terrific fun' David Walsh, Sunday Times   * *   'Thoroughly engaging' Washington Post A frank and revealing biography of legendary golf champion Phil Mickelson - who has led a big, controversial life - as reported by longtime Sports Illustrated writer and bestselling author Alan Shipnuck. Phil Mickelson is one of the most compelling figures in sports. For more than three decades he has been among the best golfers in the world, and his unmatched longevity was exemplified at the 2021 PGA Championship, when Mickelson, on the cusp of turning fifty-one, became the oldest player in history to win a major championship.  In this raw and unauthorised biog­raphy, Shipnuck captures a singular life defined by thrilling victories, crushing defeats and countless controversies. Mickelson is a multi-faceted character, and all his warring impulses are on display in these pages: he is a smart-ass who built an empire on being the consummate professional; a loving husband dogged by salacious rumours; a high-stakes gambler who knows the house always wins but can’t tear himself away. Mickelson’s career and public image have been defined by the contrast with his lifelong rival, Tiger Woods. Where Woods is robotic and reticent, Mickelson is affable and extroverted, an incorrigible showman. In their early years together on Tour, Mickelson lacked Tiger’s laser focus and discipline, yet as Tiger’s career has been curtailed by scandal, addiction and a broken body, Phil sails on, still relevant on the golf course and in the marketplace. Phil is the perfect marriage of subject and author. Shipnuck delivers numerous revelations, from the true scale of Mickelson’s massive gambling losses to the secretive backstory of the Saudi golf league that Mickelson championed. But Phil also celebrates Mickelson’s random acts of kindness and generosity of spirit, to which friends and strangers alike can attest. Shipnuck has covered Mickelson for his entire career, allowing him to take readers inside the ropes with a thrilling immediacy and intimacy. The result is the juiciest and liveliest golf book in years - full of heart, humour and unexpected turns.

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Title: Michael Jordan: Life Lessons from His Airness

Author: David H. Lewis

Narrator: Cary Valentine

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 3 hours 18 minutes

Release date: May 24, 2022

Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 2

Genres: Sports

Publisher's Summary:

Michael Jordan: Life Lessons from His Airness contains the secrets to success from the greatest basketball player of all time. “Sometimes a winner is just a dreamer who never gave up.” Michael Jordan defied gravity, transcended the world’s expectations, and exceeded the limits of age, soaring to fame as the world’s greatest basketball player of all time. While his talent was breathtaking to behold—those flying dunks and record-breaking sixty-point games have inspired generations—the unseen forces behind his success are the kind we can all harness for our own. M. J. and his accomplishments were founded on discipline, hard work, and knowing how to channel the deep, competitive drive within. Michael Jordan: Life Lessons from His Airness offers a courtside seat to the wild ride that made Michael Jordan a star and reveals valuable insights for anyone trying to make their own lofty dreams come true.

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Title: [Spanish] - Jesús Rollán Eterno

Author: Alberto Martínez, Francisco ávila

Narrator: Jordi Llovet, Marta Rodríguez

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 4 hours 6 minutes

Release date: May 19, 2022

Genres: Sports

Publisher's Summary:

La desgarradora biografía de Jesús Rollán, el mejor portero de waterpolo de la historia de España. El 11 de marzo de 2006 Jesús Rollán acababa con su vida en una clínica de tratamiento de adicciones en La Garriga. Tenía 37 años. Sus ilusiones finalizaron en los Juegos Olímpicos de Atenas en 2004, cuando se retiró lastrado por las lesiones. Su carrera fue brillante. Rollán logró ser campeón de todo y el mejor portero del mundo durante la década prodigiosa de la generación de oro del waterpolo, la primera gran selección española que se recuerda. Su vida transcurrió a toda velocidad. Persona generosa, querida y con un carácter ganador que fue trascendental para conseguir los éxitos deportivos, los que le conocieron comparan su pasión por el deporte y su competitividad con la de otros talentos como Rafa Nadal o Seve Ballesteros. Su historia atrae como un imán. De su niñez en Aravaca a descubrir el waterpolo con un entrenador que les hacía cortar troncos con un hacha, de sus años locos en la Blume a sus recuperaciones milagrosas y a su aventura en Italia, todo ello pintado de oro y plata. Pero las piezas de aquel puzle completo en el agua vivieron otra vida fuera de ella. Para Jesús, siempre el más fuerte del equipo, el final fue el más trágico. - Francisco Ávila (Montcada i Reixac, Barcelona, 1964). Licenciado en Ciencias de la Información y diplomado en Publicidad por la Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona en 1987. Periodista de la Agencia EFE desde 1987, jefe y editor de deportes de Cataluña desde 1996. Miembro del equipo fundador de Panenka. Ha cubierto, entre otras grandes competiciones: tres Juegos Olímpicos (Barcelona, Atlanta, Londres), cuatro Mundiales de Fútbol (Italia, Francia, Japón, Alemania), seis Mundiales de Natación (Barcelona (2), Montreal, Melbourne, Kazán y Budapest), una Eurocopa de fútbol (Alemania-Austria, 2008), un Mundial de Baloncesto (Toronto), así como seis finales de Champions (1989, 1992, 2006, 2009, 2011 y 2015). Premio de la RFEN como mejor cobertura en 2015. Ha publicado, con otros, : 'Barcelona 92, 25 años del gran cambio en el deporte español' y 'A por más, liderazgo y resiliencia de 29 deportistas ante los Juegos Olímpicos'. Alberto Martínez (Barcelona, 1984). Licenciado en Ciencias de la Información por la Universitat Ramon Llull en 2006. Periodista del Diario AS desde 2005. Especialista en deportes acuáticos, ha cubierto tres Juegos Olímpicos (Londres, Río y Tokio) y cuatro Mundiales de Natación (Barcelona, Kazán, Budapest y Gwangju). Premio de la RFEN en 2014 y 2019 por la mejor cobertura deportiva y social. Ha colaborado con otros medios como la Cadena SER.

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Title: Doddie's Diary: The Highs, the Lows and the Laughter from My Fight with MND

Author: Stewart Weir, Doddie Weir

Narrator: Andrew Cotter

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 8 hours 35 minutes

Release date: May 19, 2022

Genres: Sports

Publisher's Summary:

'I never set out to take the lead. It just happened - like MND itself. But we are making a fight of it.' DODDIE WEIR In the five years since Doddie Weir's MND diagnosis, he has continued to live life to the max. He's raised millions for research and support for his fellow sufferers with the help of some incredible charity fundraisers, celebrated his 50th birthday and been awarded an OBE. And throughout it all, Doddie has tackled life head on, like the mad charging giraffe he has always been, both on and off the rugby pitch. Now, join Doddie as he lifts the lid on what his life with MND has really been like, both in public and in private. Being Doddie, there's always lots of laughter and an incredibly positive attitude, but it's also a rollercoaster of emotions. It's a battle Doddie will continue to tackle with his trademark dignity and legendary humour. And it's a fight he remains determined to win.

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Title: The Real Hank Aaron: An Intimate Look at the Life and Legacy of the Home Run King

Author: Terence Moore

Narrator: James Shippy

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 9 hours 17 minutes

Release date: May 17, 2022

Genres: Sports

Publisher's Summary:

Friends and family knew Henry Louis Aaron as quick-witted, hilarious, and fiercely opinionated beyond what was shown in public. With the encouragement of Aaron’s family, Terence Moore now reveals this heartfelt portrait of Hank Aaron, featuring nearly 40 years of stories plus never-before-told insights from the home run king.You’ll see his wisdom. You’ll see his foresight. You’ll see his humor. You’ll see his anger. You’ll see his humanity. You’ll see Aaron as you’ve never seen him before.Aaron not only battled racism during his playing days, but also during his days as a front office executive. The Hall of Famer shared this with Moore, who experienced his own strife at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution as the first Black sports columnist ever in the Deep South. The two leaned on each other while developing a tight relationship, and Moore became The Hank Aaron Whisperer whenever the baseball great wanted to convey messages to the public.The Real Hank Aaron captures the icon’s contagious laugh and pointed views, from the depth of his admiration for Jackie Robinson to his true thoughts on Barry Bonds and the steroid era. Featuring Aaron’s views on race, politics, media, and sports fandom, this is a charming and illuminating glimpse at the man outside the spotlight. It’s an intimate perspective on the baseball legend, the culmination of decades of friendship and correspondence.

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Title: Phil: The Rip-Roaring (and Unauthorized!) Biography of Golf's Most Colorful Superstar

Author: Alan Shipnuck

Narrator: Alan Shipnuck

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 9 hours 2 minutes

Release date: May 17, 2022

Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.39 of Total 18

Ratings of Narrator: 4.17 of Total 6

Genres: Sports

Publisher's Summary:

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * “A rollicking good time.” —Golfweek * “Thoroughly engaging.” —The Washington Post Now with a new afterword: a juicy and freewheeling biography of legendary golf champion Phil Mickelson—who has led a big, controversial life—as reported by longtime Sports Illustrated writer and bestselling author Alan Shipnuck. Phil Mickelson is one of the most compelling figures in sports. For more than three decades he has been among the best golfers in the world, and his unmatched longevity was exemplified at the 2021 PGA Championship, when Mickelson, on the cusp of turning fifty-one, became the oldest player in history to win a major championship. In this raw, uncensored, and unauthorized biography, Alan Shipnuck captures a singular life defined by thrilling victories, crushing defeats, and countless controversies. Mickelson is a multifaceted character, and all his warring impulses are on display in these pages: He is a smart-ass who built an empire on being the consummate professional; a loving husband dogged by salacious rumors; a high-stakes gambler who knows the house always wins but can’t tear himself away. Mickelson’s career and public image have been defined by the contrast with his lifelong rival, Tiger Woods. Where Woods is robotic and reticent, Mickelson is affable and extroverted, an incorrigible showman whom many fans love and some abhor because of the overwhelming size of his personality. In their early years together on Tour, Mickelson lacked Tiger’s laser focus and discipline, leading Tida Woods to call her son’s rival “the fat boy,” among other put-downs. Yet as Tiger’s career has been curtailed by scandal, addiction, and a broken body, Phil sails on, still relevant on the golf course and in the marketplace. Phil is the perfect marriage of subject and author. Shipnuck has long been known as the most fearless writer on the golf beat, and he delivers numerous revelations, from the true scale of Mickelson’s massive gambling losses; to the inside story of the acrimonious breakup between Phil and his longtime caddie, Jim “Bones” Mackay; to the secretive backstory of the Saudi golf league that Mickelson championed to wield as leverage against the PGA Tour. But Phil also celebrates Mickelson’s random acts of kindness and generosity of spirit, to which friends and strangers alike can attest. Shipnuck has covered Mickelson for his entire career and has been on the ground at Mickelson’s most memorable triumphs and crack-ups, allowing him to take you inside the ropes with a thrilling immediacy and intimacy. The result is the juiciest and liveliest golf book in years—full of heart, humor, and unexpected turns.