Stout, Glenn

"Sports Illustrated" columnist Rick Reilly selects nearly thirty works of American sports writing to represent the best of the genre from the year 2001; also includes biographical notes and a list of other notable 2001 pieces.

Contains twenty-three articles selected by the editors as the best in sports writing for 1999, and includes biographical notes about the authors.

Presents a chronicle of over one hundred years of Boston Red Sox baseball, from the teams inception in 1901, and winning its fifth World Series in 1918, through it recent championship in 2004, describing the most popular players, teams, coaches, fans, and events. Includes illustrations.

For diehard sports fans and general readers alike, this premier sports anthology brings together the finest writing on sports.

Discusses the professional and personal life of the baseball star who plays with the Seattle Mariners.

Presents a profile of Kobe Bryant, one of the youngest basketball players in the National Basketball Association.

Discusses the personal background and golf career of the popular young golfer who won the Masters Tournament in 1997.

Depicts the life and career of the St. Louis Cardinals slugger, who holds the record for most homeruns in one season.

A biography of the Chicago Cubs power hitter, Sammy Sosa, from his poor childhood in the Dominican Republic to the home run record-breaking 1998 season.

Discusses the professional and personal life of the baseball star who plays with the Cincinnati Reds.