Sports & Games

The Life Monaco Grand Prix captures all the racing thrills and off-track glamour that has made this the top F1 race since its debut in 1929.

Playing the Game? looks at the changing ethics of cricket, from the infamous Bodyline series of 1932/33 to the present day. After decades of sledging, intimidatory bowling, blatant gamesmanship and dissent, the MCC adopted The Spirit of Cricket in 2000. While the concept is a noble one, its impact has so far been limited.

The memoir of former Leicester, Arsenal and England footballer, Alan Smith.

An inside look into the seven-time All Ireland senior winner Bernard Brogan. With seven All-Ireland senior triumphs, four All-Star awards and 2010 Footballer of the Year, this autobiography provides a heartfelt and honest insight into the his life in Blue, passions off the pitch and the challenges he faced along the way.

Ireland On This Day revisits all the most magical and memorable moments from the nation's footballing past, mixing in a maelstrom of quirky anecdotes and legendary characters to produce an irresistibly dippable diary of green-and-white history. From their 1924 international debut to the Aviva Stadium era, there's an entry for every day of the year.

An intimate and revealing portrait of the revolutionary journalist who changed sports reporting forever.

Kent v Lancashire 1906 is the story of a remarkable painting, commissioned at the height of cricket's golden age. Jonathan Rice tells the story of the match depicted, of the painting's creation and influence on sporting art. He traces the careers of the players portrayed, and contrasts the game in 1906 with cricket in Britain today.

An anthology pairing the biggest names in football with their celebrity fans for a series of revelatory interviews, with forewords by Raheem Sterling and Gary Lineker, to raise funds for refugees.

With fast facts, mini missions, and engaging artwork, Sports in 30 Seconds is a must for kids who enjoy watching or playing sport. Fascinating facts about our most popular team and individual sports are combined with sections on sports science, the Olympics, the health benefits of sport and the history ...

Brilliant compendium of golf's most memorable moments.Golf has never been as popular in Britain as it is now, with three of the world's top golfers coming from the British Isles.

The making of France's World-Cup winning mini maestro

An accessible and aspirational biography of the recording-breaking forward, perfect for readers of all ages

Get the lowdown on the most exciting annual football tournament on the planet - the UEFA Champions League.

Between 1967-69 Henry Blofeld witnessed the gradual demise of the West Indian team & the link between a country's topography, style & endemic characteristics with the type of cricket it plays. Skilfully woven together they highlight great cricketing moments & analyse the humour & style of the Australians & West Indians with thoughtful insight.

Kerry Packer revolutionised cricket in the 70s. Today we are used to coloured clothing & razzmatazz, but Packer nearly broke the game completely. For a while it looked as if cricket might not survive. Blofeld's detailed document compiled in '78 shows concern for the human dimensions and makes The Man Who Coloured Cricket a dramatic & moving story.

Lionel Messi is a mesmerising talent who has continued to astound the world of football ever since assuming his role at the heart of a star-studded Barcelona side in 2004. Overcoming a career-threatening growth hormone deficiency, he has won almost everything there is to win, including an unprecedented ...

Fully updated for 2018, Top of The League is the perfect book for any football fan. Amusing stats and fascinating facts combine with quirky graphics to provide an entertaining guide to all aspects of the beautiful game.

A frank, controversial and often highly critical appraisal of the response to racism by football authorities and the media.

Imagine that you are an average American man. You work hard and love football. Your present is a highway of unbounded opportunity, your future a far horizon unclouded by doubt. Then comes middle age. Who can you look to when the highway begins to crack, when opportunity shrinks to the size of a cubicle, and the horizon looms close? For Richard J.