Heaven Is a Playground was the first book on the uniquely American phenomenon of urban basketball. Rick Telander, a photojournalist and former high school basketball player, spent part of the summer o
More than thirty years ago, acclaimed author and Chicago Sun-Times sports columnist Rick Telander was drafted out of Northwestern University by a Kansas City Chiefs team filled with future Pro Footbal
The latest addition to the acclaimed series showcasing the best sports writing from the past year For nearly twenty five years,?The Best American Sports Writing?has built a solid reputation by showcas
