Harvey Araton is een gerenommeerd sportjournalist en auteur, bekend om zijn inzichtelijke verkenningen van basketbal en de bredere sportwereld. Zijn schrijfstijl blinkt uit in het vastleggen van de geest van een tijdperk en de persoonlijkheden die het sportlandschap hebben gevormd. Door zijn werken biedt hij lezers niet alleen feiten, maar ook de emoties en verhalen die cruciale momenten in de sportgeschiedenis definiëren. Zijn reportages en columns worden gewaardeerd om hun intelligentie en diepgang.
This collection of Yogi Berra stories offers a humorous and insightful look into the life of the legendary baseball player. With a mix of anecdotes and personal revelations, the book captures Berra's unique personality and wit, making it a delightful read for fans of baseball and storytelling alike. Each tale provides a fresh perspective on Berra's experiences both on and off the field, ensuring that readers will find new and entertaining insights into this iconic figure.
"The moving story of a bond between sportswriter and fan that was forged in a shared love of basketball and grew over several decades into an extraordinary friendship that sees both through the trials of their later years"-- Provided by publisher
Set against a backdrop of labor disputes, the narrative explores the tension between familial loyalty and personal conviction. The protagonist faces a moral dilemma when crossing a picket line, leading to a confrontation with their father. This moment highlights the complexities of relationships strained by differing beliefs and the sacrifices made for one's principles. The story delves into themes of rebellion, identity, and the impact of social movements on family dynamics.
Howard Beck. Marc Stein. Jonathan Abrams. Chris Broussard. Ira Berkow. George Vecsey. Mike Wise. Selena Roberts. Lee Jenkins. All have graced the pages of The New York Times , entertaining readers with their probing coverage of the a stage on which spectacular athletes perform against a backdrop of continuous social change. Now, their work and more is collected in a new volume, edited and annotated by Hall of Fame honoree Harvey Araton, tracing basketball's sustained boom from Magic and Bird to the present.Elevated provides a courtside seat to four decades of professional basketball. Both the iconic moments and those quieter, but no less meaningful times in between are here, from Wise riding around Los Angeles with a young Kobe Bryant on the eve of his first All-Star Game, to Stein declaring Giannis Antetokounmpo's "unspeakable greatness" to the world in a riveting profile. Rather than simply preserving the past, Elevated reexamines and further illuminates hoops history. This expertly curated collection features exclusive new writing by Araton and postscripts from the original journalists, revealing candid exchanges with NBA greats that didn't make the original newspaper edit and tracing the rise of a worldwide phenomenon from a contemporary vantage point.
When Soccer Moms Take the Field and Change Their Lives Forever
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The story unfolds from a mother's casual kick of a soccer ball to her daughter, sparking an unexpected revolution. An English soccer trainer recognizes the mother's talent, leading to a poignant realization about the lack of opportunities for women in sports. This seemingly small moment catalyzes significant changes in the lives of many, highlighting themes of empowerment, community, and the quest for equality in athletics.
