Harvey Araton ist ein anerkannter Sportjournalist und Autor, der für seine aufschlussreichen Einblicke in die Welt des Basketballs und des Sports im Allgemeinen bekannt ist. Sein Schreiben zeichnet sich durch die Fähigkeit aus, den Zeitgeist und die Persönlichkeiten einzufangen, die die Sportlandschaft geprägt haben. Durch seine Werke vermittelt er den Lesern nicht nur Fakten, sondern auch die Emotionen und Geschichten, die Schlüsselmomente der Sportgeschichte definieren. Seine Berichte und Kolumnen werden für ihre Intelligenz und Tiefe geschätzt.
This collection of Yogi Berra stories offers a humorous and insightful look into the life of the legendary baseball player. With a mix of anecdotes and personal revelations, the book captures Berra's unique personality and wit, making it a delightful read for fans of baseball and storytelling alike. Each tale provides a fresh perspective on Berra's experiences both on and off the field, ensuring that readers will find new and entertaining insights into this iconic figure.
"The moving story of a bond between sportswriter and fan that was forged in a shared love of basketball and grew over several decades into an extraordinary friendship that sees both through the trials of their later years"-- Provided by publisher
Set against a backdrop of labor disputes, the narrative explores the tension between familial loyalty and personal conviction. The protagonist faces a moral dilemma when crossing a picket line, leading to a confrontation with their father. This moment highlights the complexities of relationships strained by differing beliefs and the sacrifices made for one's principles. The story delves into themes of rebellion, identity, and the impact of social movements on family dynamics.
Howard Beck. Marc Stein. Jonathan Abrams. Chris Broussard. Ira Berkow. George Vecsey. Mike Wise. Selena Roberts. Lee Jenkins. All have graced the pages of The New York Times , entertaining readers with their probing coverage of the a stage on which spectacular athletes perform against a backdrop of continuous social change. Now, their work and more is collected in a new volume, edited and annotated by Hall of Fame honoree Harvey Araton, tracing basketball's sustained boom from Magic and Bird to the present.Elevated provides a courtside seat to four decades of professional basketball. Both the iconic moments and those quieter, but no less meaningful times in between are here, from Wise riding around Los Angeles with a young Kobe Bryant on the eve of his first All-Star Game, to Stein declaring Giannis Antetokounmpo's "unspeakable greatness" to the world in a riveting profile. Rather than simply preserving the past, Elevated reexamines and further illuminates hoops history. This expertly curated collection features exclusive new writing by Araton and postscripts from the original journalists, revealing candid exchanges with NBA greats that didn't make the original newspaper edit and tracing the rise of a worldwide phenomenon from a contemporary vantage point.
When Soccer Moms Take the Field and Change Their Lives Forever
272 Seiten
10 Lesestunden
The story unfolds from a mother's casual kick of a soccer ball to her daughter, sparking an unexpected revolution. An English soccer trainer recognizes the mother's talent, leading to a poignant realization about the lack of opportunities for women in sports. This seemingly small moment catalyzes significant changes in the lives of many, highlighting themes of empowerment, community, and the quest for equality in athletics.
