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Gifts for Sports Nuts

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DRIVE

by Bob Harig

A solid portrait of an athlete’s lonely progress in battling pain, the yips, aging, and other obstacles. Full review >

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KINGDOM ON FIRE

by Scott Howard-Cooper

A fluent, fast-moving narrative to delight Bruins fans—and hoops buffs in general. Full review >

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GLOBETROTTER

by Mark Jacob & Matthew Jacob

The Jacob brothers provide a fast-paced narrative of an underappreciated game changer. Full review >

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BIOGRAPHY & MEMOIR

THE YANKEE WAY

by Andy Martino

A must-read for Yankees fans, and even those who hate the Yankees will learn a thing or two about the game. Full review >

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THE LAST OF HIS KIND

by Andy McCullough

Dodgers fans and aspiring pro pitchers alike will enjoy this report of how a master of the diamond works his magic. Full review >

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CHARLIE HUSTLE

by Keith O'Brien

A masterpiece of a sports biography and a must-read for baseball fans. Full review >

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WHY WE LOVE FOOTBALL

by Joe Posnanski

A learned but lightly delivered pleasure for fans of the gridiron and its history. Full review >

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THE FORMULA

by Joshua Robinson & Jonathan Clegg

A thrill for fans of F1, and a fine example of fluid sportswriting. Full review >

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THE OTHER OLYMPIANS

by Michael Waters

A significant deep dive into the queer historical evolution and significance of transgender athletes in organized sports. Full review >

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