Boxing has always had its wacky warriors and masters of menace. Eight-times married conman Kid McCoy took his own life. The fearless Stanley Ketchel was shot dead by a jealous farm worker. The en
Join the roaring crowds at iconic venues including Madison Square Garden, the Yankee Stadium, the Polo Grounds and the Long Island Bowl in the company of boxing historian Thomas Myler. Soak up the atm
British & Irish Lions On This Day revisits the most magical and memorable moments from the Lions' distinguished history, mixing in a maelstrom of anecdotes and characters to produce an irresistibly di
For years, Barcelona and Real Madrid maintained a firm grip on the country's and the continent's silverware, but Los Rojiblancos have managed to turn La Liga into a three-team league, with the
Boxers recall their highs and lows, their greatest triumphs, the background stories, and many shock revelations of their careers in this exciting collection. Acclaimed boxing writer, author, and histo
Bristol Rovers Miscellany is packed with fascinating facts, figures, trivia, stats, stories, and anecdotes all relating to the history of Bristol Rovers. From memorable matches and favorite sons, the
Oxford United Miscellany is packed with fascinating facts, figures, trivia, stats, stories, and anecdotes all relating to the history of Oxford United. From memorable matches and favorite sons, the bo
Sheffield Wednesday On This Day chronicles, in diary form, the major events in the club's history. With individual entries for every day, and multiple listings for more historic and busier days, the b
It's now a common sight to see people of all ages and abilities running through our towns, parks, and rural areas, but it can still be surprising where the running journey can take us. Doug Richards w
A quarter of a century ago journalist and author Ian Probert decided never to write about boxing again, a decision prompted by the injuries sustained by boxer Michael Watson during his world title fig
Nottingham Forest: On This Day brings a fresh perspective to the rollercoaster history of this ancient British football club, providing a snippet of information or two for each and every day of the ye
When Jürgen Klopp was appointed Liverpool manager in October 2015, the world took notice, and Reds fans were united in optimism for the first time in years. Kloppite looks at how the charismatic
Jenny Baker had planned a year of running to celebrate her birthday; instead she was hit with a bombshell and diagnosed with breast cancer. She had one question for her oncologist: can I keep running?
Former county cricketer and one-time England Test batsman Alan Butcher was looking for a new challenge after leaving his job coaching Surrey County Cricket Club. A phone call out of the blue from a Zi
Rugby union is full of colorful characters and stories from its glorious past. Now you can revel in a day-by-day account of gems from the rich seam of the glorious game’s history. Amazing victories, s
We will have to look at the data. As this quote hit the airwaves it was said to sum up England's backward and stuttering performance at the 2015 World Cup. It didn't matter that Peter Moores, the coac
