Sports Athletes

Baseball, autism, and a single mom. Love may not be enough. Veteran relief pitcher Ryan Hudson always saves the game for his team. He’s dependable, focused, and good at what he does. Which is why he prefers to live alone and not have anything to do with women and all the noise and chaos they bring. Noise and chaos is all single mother Jamie Rush knows. Working and taking care of her two boys is a full time job, especially since one of them is autistic and she gets no help from her ex-husband. When her two sons win a day with ballplayer Ryan Hudson, they strike up an odd friendship with ...

Reiner Strickland had led his team to three national championships, and playing a knight in shining armor was all in a day's work for the NFL star quarterback. Only his damsel in distress had no idea who he was, and it threw him off his game. He was the face of his organization and was used to everyone recognizing him. Her innocence, charm, and beauty captivated him. It wasn't until after they parted ways that he realized that he never got her number or even her last name.

COLLEGE INSTALOVE LIKE YOU'VE NEVER SEEN. ANNABELLE WINTERS STYLE. I was almost free. Just dropped out of college, about to buy my dream ride, about to hit the open road to an unknown future out west. But then I see her standing under a tree, those delicate lashes unable to hide what I see in her big brown eyes. The eyes of a prisoner . . . Someone trapped in a life she didn't want . . . Those eyes whisper, "Save me. Set me free. Please." But I'm no white-knight savior. I'm a loner dropout whose only assets are his fists. Besides, this girl just said she's engaged! That's drama like I don't...

Sports are emotional. Yet athletes today are struggling emotionally more than ever. This is a recipe for disaster. It is also a great opportunity. You can begin down the path of sports psychology and learn so much about the mind, you will be amazed at what you can do and how much better you can do it.

This transformational guide offers proven strategies that empower young athletes to excel in any sport and life, equipping parents and coaches with tools to nurture a champion mindset.

Forget what you might have been told; triathlon running is not like typical running. The triathlon run comes after a swim and a bike. The training, pacing, and technique requirements are very different from regular running. But this isn’t what triathletes have been told. Fortunately, with the right kind of run training, the triathlon run doesn’t have to be a long, painful slog with a stumble to the finish. Triathlon Running Foundations provides the specific information athletes need in order to feel strong for every step of the run, all the way to the finish.

When the Lights Went Out tells the story of a moment in the 1987 World Junior Championship that forever changed the lives of the players involved, and ignited a debate that ….

LeBron James is a standout forward in the NBA. Learn about his childhood and his rise to becoming a basketball superstar.

Heroes aren’t just the ones who bring home medals. Hero Redefined delves into the lesser-known stories of Olympic athletes—and a couple of special Olympic venues—that challenge the conventional narrative of glory and gold. In riveting personal profiles exploring herculean feats of strength, perseverance, and sportsmanship, award-winning sports journalist Doug Levy offers a new vision of heroism.

Two-time All-Star and 13-year NBA veteran Caron Butler has an impressive basketball record. He was Big East Co-Player of the Year at UConn, the 10th overall pick of the 2002 NBA Draft and a key player for the Dallas Mavericks in their championship-winning season in 2011. But before Butler had a chance to prove himself on the court, he spent his time trying to prove himself on the streets, as a gang member and drug dealer in his hometown of Racine, Wisconsin. He saw friends gunned down in the bloody street wars near his home....

In the icy world of professional hockey, I have found myself in the eye of a storm of passion while breaking every rule I've ever known. As a respected sports journalist, my pen has been my sword, my integrity my shield. But now, the battlefield has shifted. I'm in the throes of a love that's forbidden, taboo. It's me against the world, me against the norm, loving not one, but three pro hockey players. Jack, the team's captain, with his smoky gaze and electric touch. Maxim, the stoic goalie, whose silent strength makes my heart race. And Ethan, the rookie, whose innocence and passion ignite...

Master Your Mental Game Unlock the mental edge to elevate your game with Mental Fitness for Young Basketball Players. This guide to sports psychology is crafted specifically for aspiring basketball players looking to sharpen their focus, build resilience, and overcome the unique mental challenges faced on and off the court. From managing pre-game nerves to bouncing back after tough losses, this book empowers basketball players to develop the confidence and mindset needed to thrive in any situation.

Bryn shows up in Pittsburgh to gain a father, and what she finds ends up being a lot more than she signed up for. Can she keep up appearances finding out that she's basically Pittsburgh Royalty or will she run from the fame that comes along with a love affair that just shouldn't be? Michael Matthews is from the golden family of Pittsburgh. Playing shortstop for the Pittsburgh Pirates he plays for the father that Bryn has been searching for. Can Michael convince her to stay and live her life in Pittsburgh? Or will he end up pushing her away as he tries to take his team to the top?

Growing up the youngest of seven children in Puerto Rico, Roberto Clemente had a talent for baseball. His incredible skill soon got him drafted into the big leagues, where he spent 18 seasons playing right field for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Who Was Roberto Clemente? tells the story of this remarkable athlete: A 12-time All-Star, a World Series MVP, and the first Latin American inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.

What does every college athlete aspire to do? Play professionally, and Emily is no different. She has worked her entire life practicing, playing, and perfecting her golf game. She is at her peak performance; competing and winning college tournaments. She has a real chance of getting an offer to play professional women's golf next year, but then she sustains an injury just before the start of the next season. Fortunately, the university has assigned each sports team a personal trainer. She will just see him for a few weeks and be good as new before the first tournament. Emily is determined ...

The Alphahole billionaire you despise makes an incredible offer to buy out your pro NFL team with one condition: You are part of the deal. Ashleigh My dad warned me about guys like Grayson Donahue. Pro quarterbacks at the height of their career have their pick of hot girls. He would only use me and leave me broken. Dad was right: that's exactly what happened. Now, he waltzes back into my life with an offer I can't refuse. And I have to take it to save my late dad's legacy and save my team. Even though I hate his guts, I've always had a powerful attraction to bad boys like Grayson. So when ...

Four fun stories with sports as the theme. My Biggest Game: A Baseball Story - A story about sportsmanship Cannonball’s Run - The greatest cannonball dive in history The Boy Who Hated Doing Everything - A lazy boy misses out on his favorite things Mountain Cat Charlie Runs Again - The true(ish) story explaining why we see fireworks after baseball games BONUS: Casey at the Bat

The National Collegiate Athletic Association has come under fire. Fans have begun to realize that the athletes involved in the two biggest college sports, men's basketball and football, are little more than indentured servants. Millions of teenagers accept scholarships to chase their dreams of fame and fortune - at the price of absolute submission to the whims of an organization that puts their interests dead last.

He did knight in shining trisuit like he did everything else—like a champ. But could she trust him? Matilda O’Loughlin has three goals in life: win a medal at the Olympics, scare off the guys her dad tries to set her up with, and keep her crush on her family’s nemesis, Randall “Randy” Escott a secret. With just four months to the Olympics, she’s on track to miss all three. But she isn’t a quitter, and hating Randy Escott should be easy. Randall Escott has one goal in life: to win gold, especially at this year’s Olympic Games. But acting like the villain—The Bad Boy of ...

She can break his heart as easily as she broke his leg.After a failed relationship with a network executive, Hollywood TV reporter, CLEO JONES is sent packing from LA to the entertainment wilderness of Brisbane, Australia. It’s a temporary assignment before her foreign correspondent role in London, England.When an accident causes Cleo to break the leg of Australian elite triathlete, HAYDEN O’LOUGHLIN, she finds herself his driver and all-around gofer as compensation. Hayden is the World Number Two, and aiming to make the Australian Olympic team—his ticket to major sponsorship. A ...