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Books

The genius of Yogi Berra

Biographer Allen Barra talks about his new book, in which the lovable, quotable old catcher comes off as intelligent, shrewd and decent.

By King Kaufman March 25, 2009

Best! Game! Ever! Played!

The trend in sports books is to claim that a single contest changed the course of history. Sure it did.

By King Kaufman February 26, 2009

Gary Smith's moment of truth

The four-time National Magazine Award winner talks about capturing the story of sport's most crucial time, just before the game starts.

By King Kaufman September 25, 2008

1960: The birth of today's games

An interview with David Maraniss, whose new book argues that many current Olympic issues can trace their roots to Rome.

By King Kaufman August 7, 2008

Beijing's first event: Political gymnastics

As Amnesty International slams China on human rights, Western journalists get a taste of censorship -- and Olympic excuse making.

By King Kaufman July 30, 2008

Bissinger contrite, but still bashing blogs

The world's foremost defender of quality writing makes a fool of himself again.

By King Kaufman June 20, 2008

"Chief Bender's Burden"

A biography tells of how the Native American pitcher overcame long odds and fierce prejudice to star for Connie Mack's Athletics.

By King Kaufman May 23, 2008

King Kaufman's Sports Daily

Rob Neyer's latest "Big Book" debunks some baseball legends and confirms a few, all without spoiling the fun.

By King Kaufman April 16, 2008

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Deadspin editor Will Leitch's new book gives a foam middle finger to ESPN and other sporting powers that be.

By King Kaufman January 25, 2008

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In "The Baseball Songbook," musicologist and singer Jerry Silverman explores a musical golden age of sport.

By June 19, 2007

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Derek Zumsteg, author of "The Cheater's Guide to Baseball," on the "calculated deliciousness" of rules being bent and broken.

By April 11, 2007

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In "Paddy on the Hardwood," former Division I assistant coach Rus Bradburd writes about going to Ireland to play music and escape hoops. It didn't work.

By March 6, 2007

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ESPN's terrific "Ali Rap" may overplay the champ's influence on hip-hop but gets everything else right by letting him speak.

By December 7, 2006

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The Dodgers winning 17 out of 18 is a 100-year event for a team. Would you have guessed that? Plus: A good (bathroom) read.

By August 16, 2006

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ESPN's Rob Neyer talks about his new "Big Book of Baseball Blunders." Pay attention, Cubs and Red Sox fans.

By July 21, 2006

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Playoff heaven, playoff hell: 4 NHL and 3 NBA games every night mean a lot of fun. And confusion. Plus: A good read.

By April 28, 2006

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Two new stathead books go between, behind and beyond the numbers to solve some of baseball's mysteries.

By April 13, 2006

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Allen Barra, author of a new Bear Bryant bio, on the coach's greatness, his mystique, "The Junction Boys" and his moral failure -- and success -- on integration.

By August 26, 2005

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With Wade hurting, the Heat need a miracle to knock off the Pistons. Plus: "Cinderella Man" author reviews the movie.

By June 6, 2005

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"Cinderella Man" author and ESPN anchor Jeremy Schaap talks about boxing's greatest upset story -- and how he just didn't have time for Renee Zellweger.

By May 27, 2005