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Brought to you by Penguin. So, who’s the best of 'em all? Tiger Woods? Jack Nicklaus? Bobby Jones? Ben Hogan? Golf fans will disagree until the end of time, but one thing is certain: For well over 100 years, the sport has provided its share of spectacular careers and indelible moments. And...

"Спартак" - это не просто футбольный клуб, это легенда, которую на протяжении века создавали люди. Игроки, тренеры, руководители, болельщики. В книге "Спартак" 100 лет: истории клуба» собраны честные биографии знаковых фигур клуба, где есть радость побед, обиды, смешные случайности и трагические провалы. Они сплетаются в одну большую красно-белую пульсирующую историю и открывают перед читателем скрытые ранее особенности существования этой удивительной страницы всего российского футбола. Можно предположить, что у "Спартака" сегодня - непростой период. И он не первый в истории.

The 1988 Seoul Olympics played host to what has been described by some as the dirtiest race of all time, by others as the greatest. Ben Johnson's world-record time of 9.79 seconds – as thrilling as it was – was the beginning rather than the end of the story. Following the race, Johnson tested positive, news that generated as many – if not more – shockwaves as his fastest ever run. He was stripped of the title, Lewis was awarded the gold medal, Linford Christie the silver and Calvin Smith the bronze. More than two decades on, the story still hadn't ended.

Arguably the greatest coach in British sporting history. SHORTLISTED FOR THE TELEGRAPH SPORTS BOOK AWARDS Jurgen Grobler’s Olympic coaching career is one of legend, yet the man himself has remained resolutely out of the spotlight. Over the last twenty years he has masterminded British...