Contest: Essays on Sports, Culture, and Politics

Exploring the vibrant world of contemporary sports, the book offers a unique blend of cultural studies and personal anecdotes, drawing from a lifetime of collecting sports cards. It highlights the stories of heroic amateurs and radical losers across various sports, from bodybuilding to hockey. Through a series of engaging essays, the author pays homage to the spirit of sports, echoing the style of renowned sportswriter Eduardo Galeano.