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Some of the NFL’s greatest quarterbacks in recent memory have had remarkable simple names, like Ben, Tom, and Joe. Every now and then, one comes along with a moniker that’s a bit more difficult to handle, like Tuanigamanuolepola “Tua” Tagovailoa. Fresh from starting with the national football powerhouse, the Alabama Crimson Tide during the 2017 and 2018 seasons, it remains to be seen if Tua can comfortably join the best-ever Miami Dolphins quarterbacks, like Bob and Dan, in the record books.

The youngest of the world-famous Balls, LaMelo plays point guard and stands 6’7” (2.01 m.). That doesn’t include his tall hair, by the way. “Ever since I was little, when I’d do little projects and stuff, that was one of my goals--to go to the NBA and be the No. 1 pick,” LaMelo stated in a Combine interview just before the 2020 player draft. In a nutshell, LaMelo entered the post-pandemic NBA Draft as one of the most publicized, highly anticipated picks ever. All this and the Ball kid is still only 19. To say his life’s been a whirlwind is an understatement. He is the son of ...

Some stories need to be told. The story of Jordan Poole is one such story. It’s a story about a boy who has overcome extraordinary odds in his pursuit of his dream. Even before college, Jordan Poole was already living the dream of so many young basketball players all over the world: playing in front of millions while representing your country on the biggest stage in sports. Jordan Poole is the inspiring story of how an unlikely point guard rose to an unlikely place in college basketball history. After making a game-winning shot in his first game with Michigan, Jordan Poole became a ...

Giannis Antetokounmpo tells the story of one of the best athletes in the game today, Giannis. From selling trinkets on Greek streets to thrilling sold-out arenas, Giannis has truly persevered and made a name for himself and a life for his family. In Giannis Antetokounmpo, you will hear the whole story and be inspired to overcome the adversity that you are facing in your life!

As he stood at the center of the ring after just defeating Wladimir Klitschko, Tyson Fury knew his dream, and destiny had finally been fulfilled, he was the World Heavyweight Boxing Champion. In Tyson Fury we will follow the Gypsy King’s path from his Irish Traveller roots, through being snubbed for a chance at Olympic glory and through the difficult trials and tribulations that he was forced to overcome to eventually claim the belt he desired his whole life.

He’s too short, he’d be better off just playing baseball, there’s no way he can do this at the next level. Throughout Kyler Murray’s life, the talk has always been there. He’s great at this level, but when he moves up he will get exposed. Yet at each level he just keeps winning. Widely considered one of the best High School Football Players in a state where High School Football means more than anywhere else, Kyler Murray has become something more than a football player. This isn’t just because in high school he was also considered one of the best baseball prospects in the ...

As the Golden State Warriors came to the podium James Wiseman finally allowed himself to realize that he had finally made it, his dream had finally come true; he had made it to the NBA. It's easy to see a player like James Wiseman and all of the physical gifts and abilities, and think life has been easy for him. In reality, James has to battle through countless setbacks. But through it all, he has kept his head held high and kept working towards his goal and dream of making it to the NBA. Be inspired by James Wiseman's path to the NBA in this fast-paced biography!

Zach Wilson grew up in a small town dreaming of playing college football, but with no physical gifts or professional training, Zach had no shot at achieving his goal. This memoir tracks his journey over three years: from the JV to the varsity squad, from starting QB on a last-place team to playoff contender as a starter. This inspirational sports biography follows his path as he emerges as one of the nation’s Top Quarterbacks

Born in Norway, Erling Haaland became the greatest soccer player his country has ever produced. This is the delightful illustrated story of his rise to fame, the story of his life full of excitement, drama and danger. It simply contains everything that makes for an exciting soccer biography; great victories and crushing defeats, determination against all odds, intrigue off and on the field, sensational incidents as well as fascinating tales about the big stars he played with or against.

Shohei Ohtani is a phenomenon. When he joined Major League Baseball's Los Angeles Angels in 2017, he brought with him skills never before seen in the MLB. He can mash home runs and throw 100 miles-per-hour fastballs. Plus, he plays baseball like a samurai, driven by an insatiable competitive spirit that spurs him to perform superhuman feats throughout every game. But to say he is an MLB All Star doesn’t give the whole picture of the man. A humble young man from rural Japan, Shohei Ohtani has worked tirelessly to perfect his craft. Overcoming multiple devastating injuries, Shohei Ohtani ...

It's easy to see an NBA All-Star and to think their life has been one big cakewalk filled with fame and fortune. But when you dive deeper into Jimmy Butler's history you can see all the adversity and hardship he has overcome. In Jimmy Butler, we follow the unlikely superstar's path from sleeping on friends' couches to becoming one of the NBA's most dominant players.

The lights on the stage were blinding. As he slowly looked across the audience gathered Patrick Mahomes Jr. took a few seconds to revel in the moment. Coming from an MLB family he always knew he was destined for greatness, but no one could have predicted this level of greatness in this sport. In Patrick Mahomes we will take you inside the mind and show you the full story of how a skinny baseball star from Texas became the NFL’s hottest star.

This book tells the story of Fernando Tatis Jr. and how he became one of the top professional baseball players in the world at only 20 years old. In just a few short years, Fernando Tatis Jr. has gone from a teenager with a dream to one of the best young baseball talents in the major leagues. A behind-the-scenes look at Fernando Tatis Jr.’s amazing history and rise to superstardom, and an intimate portrait of the generational baseball talent coming from San Pedro de Macoris, which has produced more than seventy Major League players and more than a dozen Hall of Fame inductees.

In Aaron Donald, you’ll learn how Aaron overcame tough beginnings in his youth and working-class neighborhood to become an even tougher college football star. Before he was a pro player, Aaron was beating up kids at the playground and throwing around equals on the Pitt University gridiron. Always a gifted athlete and focused student, Aaron knew early on that football would be his ticket out of a tough background, and you can read all about it in this must-have book. A rare combination of speed, strength, and athleticism has made Aaron Donald the dominant force of his generation. But ...

People have tried to describe Zion Williamson in a variety of different ways, but none of these descriptions really capture the true essence of who is his. In Zion Williamson, we will tell the story of how Zion went viral with his powerful dunks and captured the nation’s attention by overcoming a potentially devastating injury.

Max Verstappen is one of the youngest and most talented drivers in Formula One's recent history. This book is an insightful and comprehensive biography of the Dutchman, from his birth in a quiet Limburg village right up until today, when he's only just turned 19. All of Max's successes - among them two victories at the pinnacle of motorsport - are recounted in detail, along with those moments that didn't go so well.

There's no one quite like him, the power of a Running Back, the Arm of an Elite Passer, and the field vision to match some of the league's top field generals. Cam Newton breaks the mold and is truly a once in a lifetime talent. It was clear from his high school days that Cam had something special. He could do things on a field that other people just couldn't compete with. This skill only grew as he entered onto bigger and bigger stages. Despite a college career filled with controversy, Cam Newton emerged with a National Championship and Heisman trophy. When he made it to the pros many ...

Darius Garland is a story of perseverance, commitment and hard work. From the first day he stepped on the court, Darius Garland was destined to play in the NBA. The 5-star recruit and McDonald's All-American had everything a top prospect could want--except height. But that didn't stop him from scoring 20 points per game at Brentwood Academy and leading Vandy to its first Sweet Sixteen since 2013. In Darius Garland, you learn the story behind one of the NBA’s top talents, including the adversity he had to overcome to fulfill his lifelong dream of making it to the NBA.

An inspiring memoir of the star running back for the Alabama Crimson Tide and Pittsburgh Steelers, Najee Harris, this book tells the story of how he overcame adversity and realized his untold potential. Few players have ever been able to do what Najee Harris has done and lived up to the hype. He is simply a unique running back, one who can make any run look easy, from a 10-yard sweep to a 60-yard touchdown. In this inspirational memoir Harris tells readers about his journey—from Antioch, California, to being one of the most highly recruited RB’s in the country and eventually committed ...

From the second he entered a basketball gym at seven years old, people knew Luka Doncic was going to be special. He was so dominant in his age group that he was moved up multiple age groups just so people would have a chance to compete with him. The Wonderboy of the Euroleague has been taking the NBA by storm and leaving a wake of stunned critics in his path. For the first time, hear the complete story about Luka Doncic's rise to the NBA. From early days shooting at halftimes of his dad's games to becoming the NBA's most promising star, you'll get the full story.