Sporting House

The most popular college football team in the early 20th century belonged to an institution called the Carlisle Indian Industrial School. Its story begins with Lt. Col. Richard Henry Pratt, a fierce abolitionist who believed that Native Americans deserved a place in American society. In 1879, Pratt made a treacherous journey to the Dakota Territory to recruit Carlisle's first students. Years later, three students approached Pratt with the notion of forming a football team.

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Butch Harmon is the world's number one golf coach. He taught Tiger Woods through one of the greatest stretches of victories in golf history (and, perhaps even more conspicuously, did not teach Tiger Woods following his unprecedented run), as well as superstars like Greg Norman, Adam Scott, Fred Couples, Darren Clarke, Natalie Gulbis, and Davis Love III. How did he become such a legendary teacher and mentor? The answer is simple: He learned from watching his father.

Madden Tyler, the handsome guy on the Boston Bay Vikings minor league team, looked more like a surfer than a hockey player. Girls were screaming for his attention because of his seductive look. Unfortunately for them, only one girl caught his eye. Tessa George had no idea that catching a stray bullet would bring her up close and personal with a hockey god. She was about to discover that beneath his flawless exterior lay a softer side, and she was the only one he wanted to see inside. Then Vegas happened.

In a town like South Star, everyone knows Sarah Childs' name, face, entire history . and the fact she's just been dumped by Johnno West. Sarah would happily keep to herself on their property, Dunromin, for the rest of her days. But now her parents are refusing to put her in charge until she spends a year getting more involved in the local community and, yes, dating. Well. She'll show them community spirit. She'll be Miss bloody South Star if that's what it takes. How hard can it be?

There are fans, and then there are fanatics. In this wondrously immersive look at American sports fandom, George Dohrmann travels the country to find out what distinguishes an ordinary, everyday enthusiast from that special breed of supporter known as the superfan. In Minnesota, Dohrmann meets newly minted generals of the Viking World Order, Minnesota Vikings fans organized along military lines. In Oregon, he shares a few beers with a determined soccer fan who amassed a 4,000-strong cheering section for the fledgling Portland Timbers.

From the turbulent life of the late Shane Warne to the skill, mentality and character behind Pat Cummins' new-look captaincy, and through the decades to the wit, wisdom and genius of Sir Donald Bradman, Great Australian Cricket Achievers and Characters examines the career highs and lows of many of the game's big names.

Boston Bay Vikings: hot enough to melt the ice. Noah Hockey. For as long as I could remember, that had been my dream. It was the only thing I'd ever done with my father. That was a long time ago. He has never seen me play professionally because of his stroke, and it hurts. He never misses a game on TV, but that isn’t the same. It wasn't what I expected. Making friends with Daisy had opened my eyes to what my father was missing out on. It wasn't her fault. Her joy at seeing me play made me feel like I could take on the world. Daisy led a quiet life in the country, and I'd been thinking ...

A spinoff from the Boston Bay Vikings Series. Set in the minor leagues, Nikoli Southern's dream was to make it to the major league team, but now he's not so sure. Willow Carter believed that her job in an assisted living facility for the elderly would keep her safe from harm. She had no idea how deadly that could be.

Sutton I'm a center forward with the Boston Bay Vikings and consider myself to be a private and compassionate man. Although I enjoy a beer with friends and the occasional hookup, I like to be alone. My past isn't one of love or kindness; in fact, it's best left buried. I know I should avoid Hailee, but the harder I try, the more I find myself drawn to her. Hailee I'm a nervous wreck after being kidnapped, shot, and buried alive. Sutton has stood by my side and protected me from the press, which is only interested in getting my story—an exclusive—from me. My father enjoys being in the ...

Heartwarming and inspiring. Based on a true story, Chris loves baseball. She's from Brooklyn, NY, and dreams of seeing her favorite team play in Queens. Chris finally gets her wish, but when no one can take her, with determination and grit she figures out a way. A Day at Shea reminds us to dream big and the simple act of going to a ballgame can positively impact a child's life.

Si en Desafiar al cuerpo Federico Bianchini se centraba en el esfuerzo de deportistas que corrían o nadaban más de 80 kilómetros sin detenerse, en Cuerpos al límite el autor pone el foco en la resistencia psicológica que hace posible lograr hazañas aún más impresionantes. Las historias de este volumen se entretejen para entender desafíos imposibles: una mujer que parece poder vivir sin respirar, un hombre que completó 50 maratones en 50 días consecutivos, y otro que gracias al deporte superó sus impulsos suicidas.

Bryson Girls have thrown themselves at me before—I'm not interested in them. But there is one woman I wish would throw herself at me. She's stunning and has my blood racing through my veins. She knows it too. My niece's teacher, Ms. Emery Griffin, makes it her mission to ignore me. Even though I'm juggling my current life—my sister and niece, my career as a defenseman for the Boston Bay Vikings, and my brain has been working overtime trying to come up with a plan to keep my friend and teammate in the States—I want the sexy teacher in ways she's unaware of. Emery Bryson Maverick is a ...

A spinoff from the Boston Bay Vikings Series. Set in the world of the minor leagues where Lake Bradshaw's dream is to move up to the major league team. Juniper Shaffer has been living with her brother since their parents died three years ago. She's stuck in a rut until an eventful night leads her down a forbidden path.

A spinoff from the Boston Bay Vikings Series. Dario Nelson was a minor leaguer with aspirations of playing in the majors. He never expected that a beautiful woman on the support team would take him by surprise. But there was a no-fraternization policy in place that could jeopardize both their careers. Gemma Michael still couldn't believe she'd been offered a position on the support crew for the team she'd admired since childhood. Of course, the players had changed over the years. One player in particular caught her eye. Unfortunately, there was a strict no dating policy for employees and ...

For all but the final day of six electric weeks during the winter of 2023, India’s campaign at a home World Cup blazed and sparkled, warming the soul of a cricket-crazed nation. As Rohit Sharma’s dominant side took their show on the road, from one delirious city to another hysterical town, stretching from the sunburnt coast of Chennai to the frozen mountains of Dharamshala, the greatest cricket team to not win a World Cup edition unified a vast and diverse country in their shade of blue.

This is an introductory guide for people who quite like the idea of getting on a bike. It does not tell you how to use a power meter or what ratio of protein to carbs you have to eat after a grueling turbo session. It's just about bikes, and cycling, and fun, and leisure, and safety.

From Anju Bobby George’s unexpected gold medal at the World Athletics Final in Monaco to Abhinav Bindra’s Olympic gold in Beijing, India’s sportspersons have constantly proved that they stand shoulder to shoulder with the world’s best. However, as easy as they might make it look, their success is the result of years of struggle, focused training and relentless hard work to overcome several challenges.

He was a 1930s golf legend and Hollywood trickster who adamantly refused to be photographed. He never played professionally, yet sports-writing legend Grantland Rice still heralded him as "the greatest golfer in the world". Then, in 1937, the secrets of John Montague's past were exposed - leading to a sensational trial that captivated the nation.

In 1980, the Gold Coast was the most unlikely of places to sell racehorses. Or was it? When Queensland cattleman Carl Waugh built a thoroughbred auction house just a stone's throw from the meter maids, spivs and schoolies of Surfers Paradise, only he had an inkling of what it might become. By 1986, his sales complex had reinvented the business of selling horses with the introduction of the Magic Millions, a rich, world-first incentive sale that is today worth hundreds of millions of dollars and copied the world over.