professional sports

Take a look at some of the worlds most prestigious sports events, from an analytical examination of the sport and an outline of the rules to a graphic glimpse at the varied locations around the world where the competitions take place. Includes photographs, diagrams, charts, maps, sidebars, highlights and quizzes.

Presents seventeen essays on the rise in popularity of professional sports in America and such topics as the values professional sports reflect, diversity in sports, and the impact of America's intense interest in sports stars.

Discusses the ambitions, careers, and problems of the majority of professional athletes who are on the fringes of pro sports - rookies, aging veterans, injured stars, and most of the players on the various teams.

His life tells the story of how far hard work and smart thinking can take a kid from Brantford, Ontario.

In the days before performance-enhancing substances, the great Hank Aaron hit a career-record 755 home runs, a mark he held for 33 years. Today, his remarkable talent and his fine character have made him one of the most highly regarded athletes in sports.

Explains how money and economics are important and used in multiple ways in professional sports.