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Everyone loves an underdog. That’s why we’re drawn to sports movies—there’s something special about the magic depicted in Remember The Titans, Miracle, or even something silly like The Waterboy. But good sports books, and we mean good ones, go even deeper.
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IL: UG - BL: 7.9 - AR Pts: 20
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With intimate, fly-on-the-wall detail, "When the Game Was Ours" transports readers to an electric era of basketball and reveals for the first time the inner workings of two players--Larry Bird and Earvin "Magic Johnson"--dead set on besting one another.
2) Rez ball
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 11
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This compelling debut novel by new talent Byron Graves tells the relatable, high-stakes story of a young athlete determined to play like the hero his Ojibwe community needs him to be.
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Do you love soccer and want to become a better player and a better leader? Do you want to learn how to improve your skills, communicate effectively, handle challenges, and inspire your teammates? Do you want to enjoy the game more and achieve your goals?If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this book is for you. In this book, you will discover the secrets and strategies of successful soccer team leaders. You will learn how to:Master...
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Learn How to Jump 8"-14" Higher or More!Hi my name is Trevor Thomas. I have developed a proven system that will have you jumping 8"-14" higher or more in a matter of weeks! This can be used for basketball, volleyball, track and field, or any other sport where jumping is crucial to your success. I put a lot of time and research into this book and know it will help you succeed. Here's What You'll Learn In This Book!How to plan your athletic goals to...
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Bienvenue dans un voyage captivant à travers le monde du sport, un univers o les rêves se réalisent, o la passion et la détermination se mêlent pour créer des histoires extraordinaires. Dans ces pages, nous vous invitons à explorer les domaines variés du sport, des terrains de football aux pistes d'athlétisme, des parquets de basketball aux greens de golf, et bien au-delà.Le sport est un langage universel, parlé par des millions de personnes...
6) Underdogs
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UnderdogsBeating overwhelming odds in sporting events.A book of players and teams who miraculously won against all odds and all predictions.The exciting, sometimes unbelivable, stories of victories seemed impossible.Muhammad Ali over George Foreman, New York Jets win Super Bowl III, Upset beats Man O"War and many others.Discover the excitiment in this new book by author Eugene E. Siegel.
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The most outspoken and combative coach in NBA history-and one of the most successful, amassing more than 1,175 victories, the sixth best winning record ever-reflects on his life, his career, and his battles on and off the basketball court in this no-holds-barred memoir
A man of deep passion and intensity, George Karl earned his bad boy reputation while playing at the University of North Carolina, a rap that continued through the five years he spent...
8) Baloncesto
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Información básicaLa posición central generalmente la ocupan los jugadores más grandes o los jugadores que pueden saltar más alto y rebotar mejor. Esto suele ser donde se determina la posesión de la pelota al principio del juego. Luego viene el ala-pívot, que es la siguiente posición importante. Aquí es donde se abordan mejor los tiros de bloque.
El alero pequeño suele ser un jugador rápido que tiene la capacidad de regatear, pasar, disparar...
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Coaching basketball successfully often boils down to matching the offense to the available talent.The modern high post offense works at every level of play be it youth basketball or at the elite levels of the game. Whether your team is loaded with talent and you need an offense to provide balanced opportunities or you have average sized players who play hard, the modern 2-1-2 high post offense has something to offer your team.Positive attributes of...
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"Dive into the riveting saga of basketball grit, resilience, and triumph with 'Denver Nuggets Epic History: From Origins to Glory'. This definitive volume chronicles the remarkable journey of the Denver Nuggets, from their humble beginnings to their position as titans of the hardwood.Embark on a comprehensive exploration that starts with the Nuggets' inception, tracing the team's evolution through decades of challenges and achievements. This book...
11) When the Garden Was Eden: Clyde, the Captain, Dollar Bill, and the Glory Days of the New York Knicks
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In the tradition of The Boys of Summer and The Bronx Is Burning, New York Times sports columnist Harvey Araton delivers a fascinating look at the 1970s New York Knicks-part autobiography, part sports history, part epic, set against the tumultuous era when Walt Frazier, Willis Reed, and Bill Bradley reigned supreme in the world of basketball. Perfect for readers of Jeff Pearlman's The Bad Guys Won!, Peter Richmond's Badasses, and Pat Williams's Coach...
13) The Switch
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Kibwe is the best basketball player on his second-grade team. But the success is starting to get to his head-- he's becoming bigheaded and sort of bossy! Seeing this, Kibwe's dad decides to do something drastic to help humble his son and teach him some lessons that'll work on (and off) the court. Jesse Byrd is an international award-winning children's book author and the youngest NPR Board member. At 6'8", Jesse pivoted from playing basketball at...
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This picture book biography about Asian American basketball hero Wataru Misaka will inspire young readers to challenge barriers and dream big.
As the child of Japanese immigrants, Wataru "Wat" Misaka often felt like he didn't fully belong in either Japanese or American culture. He was sometimes excluded, treated differently, and bullied, even though he was born in the United States. As he grew up, however, Wat discovered he had a very special...
15) El Cambio
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Jesse Byrd es un autor de libros para niños que ha sido galardonado internacionalmente y es el miembro más joven de la junta directiva de NPR (el radio publica nacional). De pies a 6'8" de altura, Jesse dejó de jugar baloncesto en la Universidad de California-Santa Bárbara para dedicarse a su pasión por contar cuentos. Después de trabajar en Google en Silicon Valley y luego en EY en Dubái como director de comunicaciones para el Medio...
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