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From sport's weirdest rules to its most unlikely heroes, via comically large cricket bats, pole-vaulting priests, creative football chants and exploding billiard balls, each chapter of Everything to Play For is brimming with surprising facts and intriguing stories. Even if you've never asked yourself what David Attenborough has to do with yellow tennis balls, why Victorian doctors feared the outbreak of 'bicycle face' or what led ancient Egyptian athletes to have their spleens removed, this book will give you the astonishing answers - and plenty more besides.

In this classic tale of true-life adventure, David and Daniel Hays, a father and son, sail 17,000 miles from Connecticut to Cape Horn and back. Together they complete this odyssey and join a select group to successfully sail the Drake Passage in a small vessel. It is also the story of conquering inner struggles as well as great distances.

Brought to you by Penguin. Hurling is Ireland’s national game – a source of fascination and pride, even to people who have never played it. Ciarán Murphy, a lifelong club footballer, used to be one of those people. Then he spent a summer trying to play hurling with a tiny club in the West...

Welcome to "The Old Glory Games Podcast," part of "the Conservative TAKE" media network. Join hosts Kyle and Greg as they tackle the world of sports with a twist only they can provide. It's a blend of old school mentality, Christian conservative values, and unapologetic American spirit. These two aren't just throwing the ball; they're throwing down against the liberal, progressive playbook. Expect laughs, debates, and a good dose of patriotism as they cover everything from touchdowns to home runs, all while keeping it family friendly and fun. Tune in for a game-changing perspective! 🏈🇺...

Kieron Dyer's memoir, Old Too Soon, Smart Too Late, is the first intimate and unsparing portrait of the failures and excesses of the generation of English footballers made rich beyond their wildest dreams by the post-1990 World Cup boom in the game and the explosion of the Premier League. It...

Old Charlie Golf Club is a new golf club located on the Florida panhandle just north of Rosemary Beach and the rest of the Emerald Coast. We're building a vacation club for golf, where epic golf trips are the primary focus, and we're making membership so affordable that just about anyone can join. The Old Charlie Podcast is a podcast meant for anyone who is interested in Old Charlie Golf Club, whether that's an existing member, a prospective one, or anyone else who'd like to follow along as we build a brand new golf course and club from the ground up.

The author of Bad Land realizes a lifelong dream as he navigates the waters of the Mississippi River in a spartan sixteen-foot motorboat, producing yet another masterpiece of contemporary American travel writing.

How Manchester United conquered all, by the players who won everything ______________________________________________________________ With a foreword by Ruud van Nistelrooy An Irish Times Bestseller The Champions League, the Club World Cup, 6 Premier League Titles, 1 FA Cup, 3 League Cups, 4...

GOLF - THE CURE FOR A GRUMPY OLD MAN is aimed at regular golfers whose skills have deteriorated and would-be golfers who need the guidance as to which path to follow. Alliss is humorous but always helpful and confirms the great game as a really accessible and hugely enjoyable pastime to pursue for both men and women.

New Wave meets Old School! Charlie "Young Bull" Forester and Joe "Old Dog" Mayes bring you all things sports -- with a touch of pop culture, an occasional smidge of politics, and the odd conspiracy theory.

Two long-time football fans argue their case on whether past is prologue for the present-day fortunes of one of the NFL’s most moribund franchises, the New York Jets. In each episode, a guest judge joins the hosts to make the call: will 2025 be the start of a brighter future at One Jets Drive, or will this season ultimately be another in a long line of failure?

In The Old Ball Game, Frank Deford, NPR sports commentator and Sports Illustrated journalist retells the story of an unusual friendship between two towering figures in baseball history.

Penguin presents the audiobook edition of The Old Man and the Sand Eel, written and read by Will Millard. Growing up on the Cambridgeshire Fens, Will Millard never felt more at home than when he was out with his granddad on the riverbank whiling away the day catching fish. As he grew older his...

Ancient trees stand as sentinels against all odds while Earth and its people have changed around them. Award-winning author Anthony D. Fredericks examines their awe-inspiring longevity and evolutionary intelligence, drawing on expert interviews, scientific research, and a remarkable reverence for the environment. Fredericks focuses on ten of the oldest trees in the United States and marvels at the complexity of roots, the determination of growth, and the wisdom of forests.

What is it about freezing cold water that draws people in? Throughout history, humans have gravitated to cold water swimming and celebrated its healing properties, calling it the secret to good health and serenity. Today, cold water swimmers gather in groups from Galway to Georgian Bay to jump into frigid waters for fun, competition, and even as a form of activism and protest.

Join the debate as we delve into the world of football and talk about topics and teams that will excite and interest everyone in equal measure

In 1963, the world followed the first American Mount Everest Expedition, and watched as "Big Jim" Whittaker became the first American to stand on top of the world. He returned home a hero. My Old Man and the Mountain is Leif Whittaker's engaging and humorous story of what it was like to "grow up Whittaker" - the youngest son of Jim Whittaker and Dianne Roberts, in an extended family of accomplished climbers. He shares glimpses of his upbringing and how the pressure to climb started early on.

Cricket legend Sir Ian Botham and rugby icon Sir Bill Beaumont team up for 'Old Boys New Balls!' — the podcast where two old mates swap tales from the dressing room, chew over the big issues in sport and throw in a few unexpected curveballs along the way.From glory days on tour to how sport has changed, from larger-than-life teammates to life after the final whistle, no subject is off limits. Sometimes serious, often irreverent, always honest — it’s sport as you’ve never heard it before.Join Beefy and Bill — plus an all-star line-up of amazing guests — for stories, banter, and a ...

New York Times bestselling author Mark Synnott has climbed with Alex Honnold. He’s scaled Mount Everest. He's pioneered big-wall first ascents, including the north-west face of the mile-high Great Trango Tower, and skied monster first descents. But in 2022, he realized there was a dream he’d...