Gigliotti, Jim

A biography of the NASCAR driver who is the son of another winning racecar driver, Dale Earnhardt, Sr.

Reviews several NASCAR races that are memorable for the drivers, the competitiveness, and/or the tactical maneuvering that made them exciting.

Presents a year-by-year account of major events and milestones in the history of twenty-first century sports, covering 2000 to 2009, a period that included the first World Series in over forty years to pit the New York Yankees against the New York Mets, NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Sr.'s death in a crash, Lance Armstrong's record-breaking seventh win of the Tour de France, and swimmer Michael Phelps eight gold medals and numerous world records at the Olympics.

Presents a year-by-year account of major events and milestones in the history of twentieth-century sports, covering 1950 to 1959, a period that included Maureen Connolly's Grand Slam sweep, and the first Little League World Series.

Covers the life and achievements of NFL star Tom Brady, discussing his college and professional football careers, as well as his interests outside of the sport. Includes career statistics.

A brief biography of San Diego Chargers All Pro running back, LaDainian Tomlinson, that chronicles his childhood, football career, and life achievements.

Describes memorable races in NASCAR history, from the 1940s to the early twenty-first century, discussing such figures as Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt, Sr., as well as how racing has changed over the decades.

Describes the top drivers and vehicles of drag racing.

Briefly describes some of baseball's best contemporary pitchers, both right-handers and lefties.

Describes the seven teams that make up the Atlantic Division of the National Basketball Association, their histories, famous players, and statistics.