by L. Jon Wertheim (2008)
Award-winning investigative journalist traces the bloody evolution of the UFC from spectacle to mainstream global sports phenomenon. This definitive sports work explores the career, athletic prowess, and legendary impact of UFC & MMA Pioneers across MMA & Combat Sports.
James Mosley
A riveting account of the Brazilian phenom's breathtaking speed, devastating knee injuries, and triumphant 2002 World Cup comeback. This definitive sports work explores the career, athletic prowess, and legendary impact of Ronaldo Nazário (R9) across Football (Soccer).
Ian Thorpe
Thorpe's courageous, introspective memoir discussing his explosive teenage swimming fame at Sydney 2000, depression struggles, and life after retirement. This definitive sports work explores the career, athletic prowess, and legendary impact of Ian Thorpe across Swimming & Aquatics.
Tyler Hamilton
William Hill Sports Book of the Year winner, exposing the clandestine, high-stakes medical arms race that defined 2000s professional cycling. This definitive sports work explores the career, athletic prowess, and legendary impact of Tyler Hamilton & Lance Armstrong across Cycling (Road / Track / MTB).
Tony Dungy
The inspirational memoir of Super Bowl-winning coach Tony Dungy, demonstrating that calm integrity and dignity can conquer NFL brutality. This definitive sports work explores the career, athletic prowess, and legendary impact of Tony Dungy across American Football (NFL).