Sports Athletes

Ryan never envisioned just how far his football career would take him. But bubbling under the surface of his entire NFL career was a collision course between his secret sexuality and his hidden drug use. As injuries mounted and his daily intake of opioids reached a near-lethal level, he wrote his suicide note to his parents and plotted his death. Yet, someone had been watching. A member of the Chiefs organization stepped in, recognizing the signs of drug addiction. Ryan reluctantly sought psychological help, and it was there that he revealed his lifelong secret for the very first time.

Four fun stories with sports as the theme. My Biggest Game: A Baseball Story - A story about sportsmanship Cannonball’s Run - The greatest cannonball dive in history The Boy Who Hated Doing Everything - A lazy boy misses out on his favorite things Mountain Cat Charlie Runs Again - The true(ish) story explaining why we see fireworks after baseball games BONUS: Casey at the Bat

Drew Brees grew up in a family of athletes and overcame injuries and setbacks to become one of today's best quarterbacks. This comprehensive biography shows how Drew Brees went from being a flag football player to Super Bowl MVP and modern legend and is sure to appeal to legions of football fans.

Mark Messier is one of the most accomplished athletes and dynamic leaders in the history of professional sports. He won the Stanley Cup five times with the Edmonton Oilers during their dynasty years and once more with the New York Rangers, ending the team’s 54-year championship drought. He is second on the all-time career lists for playoff points and third for regular season games played and for regular season points. Notably, he is the only player to have captained two different NHL franchises to championships.

Available once again for a new generation, the first volume in Arthur Ashe’s epic trilogy that chronicles the remarkable legacy of Black athletes in the United States—a major addition to our understanding of American history and the fulfillment of this legendary sports star and global activist’s lifelong dream.

BUILD AN INVINCIBLE MIND! INVINCIBLE is a treasure trove of time-tested techniques and skills for improving mental toughness in the street, battlefield and playing field. It teaches you how to unlock the true power of your mind and achieve success in activities that demand peak performance. Invincible: Mental Toughness Techniques for the Street, Battlefield and Playing Field is ideal for: Athletes High-risk professions such as law enforcement, military service, and private security Self-defense students Martial artists Survivalists and preppers Fitness enthusiasts And many other activities ...

She swore she’d never fall for him again. He’s determined not to let her get away twice. Maya Black doesn’t do second chances—especially not with Cameron James, the charming basketball star who shattered her heart seven years ago. Their whirlwind romance ended the moment fame called his name, leaving Maya with nothing but painful memories and a promise to never look back. Now a household name and one of the most sought-after men in professional sports, Cameron can have anything he wants—except peace. No amount of fans or flings has ever filled the void Maya left behind. When fate ...

Michael Jordan, one of the best basketball players to ever have lived, once said: "Obstacles don't have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it." But if your mind is not as strong as your body, how can you possibly figure out how to get over or through that wall? How can you be your best self if your brain muscles aren’t as strong as your other muscles?

Trust is the name of the game. If you can build trust with someone, you can then hold them accountable, and ultimately, get the results that you want. The fact of the matter is, words matter. And how you use them either increases trust or demolishes it. This book was written to help you communicate at a higher level, build trust with them, and help them become the self-reliant athlete (and human) you know they can be.

Tia Toomey, the world's fittest woman, has won the CrossFit Games an incredible six years in a row and is undeniably a true warrior. She has also trained for the Winter Olympics in bobsledding, competed in the Summer Olympics in weightlifting and was a Commonwealth Games gold medalist. She is, in short, one of the most accomplished and dominant athletes in human history. But for Tia physical fitness is only a small part of overall strength. More important is building mental toughness. In The Heart Is the Strongest Muscle, Tia shows how she reached elite levels by focusing on her "why."

We believe in the power of sports to change lives. We also believe in the power of the mental game. Each of us has experienced the joy and impact of sports—as athletes, coaches, parents, or fans. Our mission is to assist athletes in handling adversity, thriving under pressure, and maximizing their potential.

Gare Joyce, a sportswriter with the soul of poet and a penchant for trouble, has penned a tell-all memoir that is laugh-out-loud hilarious, savage—and tender at the quick. The media has their stock narratives, but Joyce tells the undiluted, unfiltered truth about the stars and also about his fellow messengers up in the press box.

Did you know that the United States is one of the leading countries spearheading the vegan movement? As of 2019, approximately 4% of the adult American population does not consume any form of meat. A certain percentage of this population are female athletes, both professional and amateur athletes who choose to abstain from animal products as well. We are seeing more of this trend progressing as time goes on and it’s visible any time you go to a grocery store. Just take a walk down the dairy aisle and you will see plant-based butter, and non dairy milk substitutes. This guide is meant to ...

He can successfully throw a precision pass, but he's dead in the water in matters of the heart... Quarterback Maine Fitzgerald has struck out with more women than he'd like to admit—and he doesn't even play baseball. Armed with a plan to get out of his comfort zone onboard a singles cruise, he joins the very first event: a mix and mingle. Too bad he's almost completely deaf in one ear and doesn't hear the beautiful blonde tell him her name. Orchid Stone doesn't want to be on the singles cruise. She has an eight-year-old daughter to tend to, and a job to do, and a husband to mourn. But her...

How does an undrafted free agent and two-sport college walk-on end up in a Chicago White Sox uniform? With a college football career derailed by mononucleosis and a college baseball career shattered by rotator cuff surgery, Brian Kent's narrative will motivate any athlete. Follow the journey from high school to college(s); from the dojo to the independent leagues; and from personal training to a White Sox contract.

This is a compilation of the first six parts of the Unlikely Triathlete Series. Do not buy this book if you have already purchased parts one to six! However, if you've just bought one or two, this is a more cost effective way to listen to the rest of the series.

In a society that is digging deep into the misogyny underlying our traditions and media, the world of sports is especially fertile ground. From casual sexism, like condescending coverage of women’s pro sports, to more serious issues, like athletes who abuse their partners and face only minimal consequences, this area of our culture is home to a vast swath of gender issues that apply to all of us - whether or not our work and leisure time revolve around what happens on the field.

This bratty boy can’t ignore the charm Charles exudes. Tony and Charles have been playing eye tag for over a year at their volunteer club. Charles is a hunky center on the basketball team, and Tony is an effeminate vlogger with attitude. Charles finally musters up the courage to approach Tony at their volunteer club after a summer apart. It’s their senior year of university, and Charles doesn’t want to miss his chance to have Tony. Their true colors emerge as they get to know each other. Tony is a brat, but Charles just might be the perfect man to become Tony’s daddy and teach the ...

Robert Griffin III exploded onto the NFL scene with a style and flair anything but typical. With a Heisman Trophy on his mantel, RG3 entered professional football in 2012 under a spotlight that glowed beyond his own team, the Washington Redskins. Could the Baylor graduate electrify the NFL as he had the college game? Could he return a fabled franchise to the realm of elite Super Bowl contenders? Ted Kluck deepens the listener’s connection to a man who became the face of a revered NFL franchise before his 23rd birthday.

The Alphahole billionaire you despise just bought your dad's pro NFL team. There's one catch: You are part of the deal! The spicy and dark new billionaire romance featuring enemies to lovers, fake dating, and guaranteed HEA ending. Perfect for fans of Kat Singleton and Ana Huang! ASHLEIGH My dad warned me about Grayson Donahue. Star quarterbacks at the height of their career have their pick of hot girls. He would only break my heart and ruin my reputation. Dad was right: that’s exactly what happened. Now, he waltzes back into my life with an offer we can’t refuse. And I have to take it ...