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Like many people, there is a lot to Ben Roethlisberger. The good and the bad make him one of the most compelling figures in sports. Inside, you will discover where it all started and learn exactly why he is so controversial. From family to football to the future, all you need to know about Ben Roethlisberger is right here, right now, in the most up-to-date coverage of Ben Roethlisberger's life.

At the peak of his powers, and with the world at his feet after a breakout season in the Australian Football League (AFL), the North Melbourne Kangaroos' Majak Daw was on the verge of finally becoming one of the AFL's bona fide superstars - but it all came crashing down. After secretly battling years of mental health issues, the Sudanese-born phenomenon leapt off the Bolte Bridge in Melbourne in a shock attempt to end his life.

Zach Wilson grew up in a small town dreaming of playing college football, but with no physical gifts or professional training, Zach had no shot at achieving his goal. This memoir tracks his journey over three years: from the JV to the varsity squad, from starting QB on a last-place team to playoff contender as a starter. This inspirational sports biography follows his path as he emerges as one of the nation’s Top Quarterbacks

When it comes to college football, there are fans and there are fanatics. Destined by geography and family tradition to latch onto the Arkansas Razorbacks, Blant Hurt is of the second type. Like most devotees, he was captivated by his love of his team at an early age. But unlike more casual fans, Hurt found himself attaching what some might call “outsize life importance” to the fortunes of the Razorbacks - a team which, as the seasons progressed, provided more downs than ups.

If you're looking to listen to one of the best books about football, featuring a modern-day sports hero, this unauthorized biography of Russell Wilson will score a touchdown. Russell Wilson, the well-known quarterback for the NFL's Seattle Seahawks, led his team to the Super Bowl Championship in 2013, winning over the Denver Broncos.

How does a self-described ‘skinny Aboriginal kid’ overcome a legacy of family tragedy to become an AFL legend? One thing’s for sure: it’s not easy. But then, there’s always been something special about Eddie Betts. Betts grew up in Port Lincoln and Kalgoorlie, in environments where the destructive legacies of colonialism – racism, police targeting of Aboriginal people, drug and alcohol misuse, family violence – were sadly normalised.

Welcome to the true story of my life. From a modest upbringing in a town never before exposed to soccer, to the playing fields of competitive NCAA Division I soccer. From the plush grass fields, coaching next to farms in the suburbs, to the concrete courts and metal fences that surrounded them in NYC. I would be left to find my own way in a world where anything could happen and often did. The tragedy, the violence, the assaults, and the murders would all impact me. Soccer would expose me to a world many don't even know exists.

Packed full of hilarious anecdotes, Razor gives us his take on the beautiful game, sharing his tactics (good banter is a defender's duty), red mist (and red cards) on the pitch, run-ins with the FA and his theory as to why Ingerland never does as well as we'd like, as well as his best ever goal and the greatest night of his sporting life.

From prison to premiership glory: This is Marlion Pickett’s extraordinary story. It’s the third quarter in the biggest game of the season. A young man lines up for goal. The 100,000 strong crowd leaps to its feet and roars as Marlion Pickett sends the ball soaring through the goalposts for his first ever major, celebrated by every teammate....

The revealing and insightful autobiography of an AFL superstar. From number one pick in the 2000 AFL draft, to six-time winner of St Kilda's best and fairest award, to five-time All Australian, to captaining his club for a record 220 games, to more than 330 games as a star of the AFL, Nick Riewoldt is an out-and-out champion. The Things That Make Us is Nick's autobiography, written with a deep intelligence and insight, and giving a fascinating perspective on his extraordinary life and career.

Are you looking for the right book for the young football fan in your life? Are you searching for an inspiring book of stories to captivate your child's imagination and ignite a passion for reading?“Inspirational Football Stories for Kids” is the perfect read for any young football fan. It's a collection of some of the best stories and games in NFL football history, written specifically for a young audience. Embark on an awe-inspiring journey through time as this book unravels the remarkable true stories of football's heroes who defied the odds, shattered records, and achieved greatness...

From high school football sensation to Georgia's starting quarterback, Justin Fields is a story of adversity that turned into success. His life story, packed with faith and grit, is a testament to humility and hard work and proves that anything is possible with perseverance. Fields have all the tools to be a franchise quarterback for years to come-the arm, the smarts, the poise, and the mindset. In this book, you will read about everything from his tragic childhood that molded him into a man of faith to the quarterback gurus he has been connected with since he was a teenager--which is when ...

It's been said that Eli Manning is one of the most overanalyzed, discussed, dissected, and criticized quarterbacks New York has ever had. But, in order to truly understand Eli Manning, you must first understand where he came from. Eli Manning: An Unauthorized Biography explores Manning's upbringing, his high school and college football careers, and details his breakthrough into the NFL - all the way through his second Super Bowl win against the New England Patriots.

This graphic biography tells listeners the moments that have defined Colin Kaepernick’s life as a quarterback and an activist. His talent and determination made him a college football success and brought him to the National Football League. As a quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers, he led his team to multiple playoffs and even competed in the Super Bowl. When outrage over violence against African Americans became a national movement, Kaepernick joined the protests. His decision cost him his career in football, but he gained a voice heard worldwide.

A Family Obsession is the fascinating result of Harry and Jamie sitting round the kitchen table, where they discuss, debate, select and celebrate all aspects of the game that have inspired them. Who are the men who impacted their careers and fired that all-consuming passion for football? This is a deep dive into the matches, the players, the managers and the changes that have spanned their two generations.

Aaron Rodgers is the star quarterback for the Green Bay Packers. With carefully leveled text, this title will appeal to young football fans.

The Wizards FC was a team of former school friends who - with the help of a few star ringers - slogged their way through mud, skinheads, and Staffordshire bull terriers to win the Edmonton Sunday League. Team captain Ewan Flynn brings alive a world of young men giving it their all on sloping pitches a million miles from the glamour of the Premier League, and officials who volunteer to maintain some sort of order. Along the way, he charts the bittersweet stories of mates who brought success to the Wizards.

Ezekiel Elliott - the star running back for the Dallas Cowboys - spent his 2016 rookie season running past, and sometimes over, his opponents. He led the National Football League (NFL) in rushing yards, helping his team enter the playoffs with the second-best regular season record in the NFL. With his impressive speed and strength, it looks like Elliott will continue to dominate the NFL for many years to come. Learn all about Elliott's path to the NFL, how he stays fit, how he developed his personal sense of style, and much more.

As Mac Jones looked around the stadium as the confetti fell down and his teammates celebrated a dominant National Championship performance it would have been easy for him to think he had made it. In reality, Mac has been building for the ultimate challenge in football, to be an NFL starting Quarterback his whole life. Coming from an athletic family it was always clear Mac had the potential to be good, but only his drive and insatiable work ethic would determine how far he would go. In Mac Jones, we follow the path of one of the top young quarterbacks in the NFL. From his trials and ...

Only in the past decade have the consequences of repeated head knocks become better known, and the science is still rapidly catching up. With the discovery of CTE, or Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, in the brains of deceased football players, it is now known that the onset of a form of dementia, caused by repeated concussions, can strike people as young as those in their thirties and forties. This is what has happened to Michael Lipman, a former rugby international who came out in public in 2018 as having had a diagnosis of early-onset dementia and probable CTE.