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What's New in Sports? April 2018
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Down the Stretch - Everything Horse Racing
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Seabiscuit : an American legend
by Laura Hillenbrand
The author retraces the amazing journey of Seabiscuit, a horse with crooked legs and a pathetic tail that nevertheless made racing history in 1938, thanks to the efforts of a trainer, an owner, and a jockey who transformed a bottom-level racehorse into a legend.
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Man o' War : a legend like lightning
by Dorothy Ours
The story of a legendary early twentieth-century racehorse offers insight into the sport during his career, describing the horse's rebellious early years, the rumors about race fixing that haunted his one defeat, and the role of arch-rival and Triple Crown winner Sir Barton.
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Black maestro : the epic life of an American legend
by Joe Drape
Presents the life of the African American jockey, who after winning the Kentuck Derby, emigrated to Europe and became a wealthy horse racer and trainer in Russia and France, until forced by circumstance to return to America and racial discrimination
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Field of thirteen
by Dick Francis
The three-time Edgar Award winner delivers a suspense-driven, finely crafted collection of thirteen short stories, many of them new and not published heretofore, including the story of a middle-aged racehorse owner who unwisely falls in love with her jockey.
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I'm Keith Hernandez
by Keith Hernandez
Keith Hernandez revolutionized the role of first baseman. During his illustrious career with the World Series-winning St. Louis Cardinals and New York Mets, he was a perennial fan favorite, earning eleven consecutive Gold Gloves, a National League co-MVP Award, and a batting title. But it was his unique blend of intelligence, humor, and talent--not to mention his unflappable leadership, playful antics, and competitive temperament--that transcended the sport and propelled him to a level of renown that few other athletes have achieved, including his memorable appearances on the television show Seinfeld.
Now, with a striking mix of candor and self-reflection, Hernandez takes us along on his journey to baseball immortality.
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Sadia
by Colleen Nelson
Thirteen-year-old Sadia Ahmadi is passionate about one thing: basketball. Her best friend Mariam, on the other hand, wants to get noticed by the popular crowd and has started de-jabbing, removing her hijab, at school every morning. Sadia’s mom had warned her that navigating high school could be tricky. As much as she hates to admit it, her mom was right. When tryouts for an elite basketball team are announced, Sadia jumps at the opportunity. Her talent speaks for itself. Her head scarf, on the other hand, is a problem; especially when a discriminatory rule means she has to choose between removing her hijab and not playing. Mariam, Sadia’s parents, and her teammates all have different opinions about what she should do. But it is Sadia who has to find the courage to stand up for herself and fight for what is right — on and off the court.
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My shot : balancing it all and standing tall
by Elena Delle Donne
Elena Delle Donne, 2015 WNBA MVP and 2016 Olympic gold medalist, shares her inspirational story of being a young basketball prodigy who gave up an impressive basketball scholarship for family and self-discovery.
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From the outside : my journey through life and the game I love
by Ray Allen
The record-holding, two-time NBA champion reflects on his work ethic, on-the-court friendships and rivalries and what he has learned about what is needed for a long and successful career in a memoir that includes coverage of his military upbringing and his unforgettable 2013 Game Six three-pointer.
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