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The lights on the stage were blinding. As he slowly looked across the audience gathered Patrick Mahomes Jr. took a few seconds to revel in the moment. Coming from an MLB family he always knew he was destined for greatness, but no one could have predicted this level of greatness in this sport. In Patrick Mahomes we will take you inside the mind and show you the full story of how a skinny baseball star from Texas became the NFL’s hottest star.

It's easy to see the dominant athlete that Kawhi Leonard has become and think it was always this way. But that's not the case. Kawhi never fit the stereotypical profile of an NBA Star. He didn't fit the mold of a classic guard or forward and his reserved personality came off as combative and uninterested. Kawhi has built his own brand, and he's done it in his own style. A fiercely loyal and quiet star he is a welcome breath of fresh air in a world where stars are all over social media. In Kawhi Leonard we go deeper to see what drives the NBA's most dominant player. From his father being ...

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 ...

In Aaron Donald, you’ll learn how Aaron overcame tough beginnings in his youth and working-class neighborhood to become an even tougher college football star. Before he was a pro player, Aaron was beating up kids at the playground and throwing around equals on the Pitt University gridiron. Always a gifted athlete and focused student, Aaron knew early on that football would be his ticket out of a tough background, and you can read all about it in this must-have book. A rare combination of speed, strength, and athleticism has made Aaron Donald the dominant force of his generation. But ...

Trea Turner’s inspirational story is both a tribute to his own grit, determination and talent, which enabled him to overcome extraordinary challenges, and a celebration of baseball’s ability to provide those who play it with life lessons that last long after they leave the field. Through Trea’s eyes we meet his inspiring family and teammates, friends who will forever be part of his life, as well as people who have made him appreciate the power of love and friendship. But foremost, we learn a little bit more about America's favorite pastime. Turner's story is a moving proof that ...

Some people have an easy road to where they’re going. Those people never truly appreciate it when they get there. That’s isn’t the case with JJ Watt. Through a devastating case of mono, to being forced to move positions and giving up a scholarship to pursue the school of his dreams, you can say JJ Watt never got the luxury of the easy road. That’s fine, he wouldn’t have wanted it that way. Instead, he was forced to learn how to work harder and longer than the rest of his competition. This all paid off for him as he became the most dominant defensive lineman in the NFL. Long ...

Imagine, if you can, growing up in Cameroon, a soccer-crazy country that lies at the junction of Central and West Africa, where “the Indomitable Lions” (the national team) are always the talk of the town. Yet, your first passion is to play volleyball and maybe move overseas to Europe to play as a pro. Then, a former NBA star spots you and, at the age of 16, suddenly, you’re on your way to a foreign land where playing basketball gives high hopes to many. Indeed, this is the story of the Cameroonian, Joel Embiid, including his success in the NBA and the world, and overcoming obstacles.

As he sat in the library studying during the beautiful summer days on the Clemson campus, while the rest of the campus was either at home or enjoying the day, Deshaun knew that he was destined to become something special. This wasn't the first time, or the last time, Deshaun used his work ethic to lead himself on a path to success. Learn the story of how one of the most explosive Quarterbacks in NFL history overcame adversity and injuries to put himself on a path to the Hall of Fame.

No player has taken the Premier League by storm like Eden Hazard. From an early age Hazard was evident as a special player who had the potential to go on and be one of the elite players. A child prodigy who became a man in his early 20's, Hazard continues to astound fans, pundits and his teammates with his immense talent. Eden Hazard is the inside story of a footballing genius and rising global superstar. From his beginnings as a young player in Belgium to his first steps at Chelsea, each chapter of this beautiful book reveals a different, revealing aspect of Eden's personality.

As the stadium rocked and swayed with the energy of thousands of fans and a TV audience of millions Dabo sat quietly at the front of his team. They knew what the “experts” thought would happen, but Dabo also knew he had dealt with tougher opponents and came out successful. Dabo Swinney is something of the poster boy for college football coaches. An energetic football coach who openly talks about his love of his players and embraces the fun of the game, while other coaches sit stone-faced and act as professionals. In Bring Your Own Guts you will hear the path that has lead Dabo to one of...

The youngest of the world-famous Balls, LaMelo plays point guard and stands 6’7” (2.01 m.). That doesn’t include his tall hair, by the way. “Ever since I was little, when I’d do little projects and stuff, that was one of my goals--to go to the NBA and be the No. 1 pick,” LaMelo stated in a Combine interview just before the 2020 player draft. In a nutshell, LaMelo entered the post-pandemic NBA Draft as one of the most publicized, highly anticipated picks ever. All this and the Ball kid is still only 19. To say his life’s been a whirlwind is an understatement. He is the son of ...

People have tried to describe Zion Williamson in a variety of different ways, but none of these descriptions really capture the true essence of who is his. In Zion Williamson, we will tell the story of how Zion went viral with his powerful dunks and captured the nation’s attention by overcoming a potentially devastating injury.

From the second he entered a basketball gym at seven years old, people knew Luka Doncic was going to be special. He was so dominant in his age group that he was moved up multiple age groups just so people would have a chance to compete with him. The Wonderboy of the Euroleague has been taking the NBA by storm and leaving a wake of stunned critics in his path. For the first time, hear the complete story about Luka Doncic's rise to the NBA. From early days shooting at halftimes of his dad's games to becoming the NBA's most promising star, you'll get the full story.

There's no one quite like him, the power of a Running Back, the Arm of an Elite Passer, and the field vision to match some of the league's top field generals. Cam Newton breaks the mold and is truly a once in a lifetime talent. It was clear from his high school days that Cam had something special. He could do things on a field that other people just couldn't compete with. This skill only grew as he entered onto bigger and bigger stages. Despite a college career filled with controversy, Cam Newton emerged with a National Championship and Heisman trophy. When he made it to the pros many ...

Many of us know what it is like to be doubted. To have people think you aren’t quite capable of doing the job you were brought in to do, but few have shattered those expectations quite like James Harden. Underrated and overlooked throughout his career, people have always doubted Harden’s ability to become an elite player in the NBA. He has never let any of that stop his work ethic and tenacity, and in doing so, he has put himself as one of the world’s top players. In James Harden, you will learn the behind-the-scenes story of an athlete who overcame obstacles to reach his dreams.

Shohei Ohtani is a phenomenon. When he joined Major League Baseball's Los Angeles Angels in 2017, he brought with him skills never before seen in the MLB. He can mash home runs and throw 100 miles-per-hour fastballs. Plus, he plays baseball like a samurai, driven by an insatiable competitive spirit that spurs him to perform superhuman feats throughout every game. But to say he is an MLB All Star doesn’t give the whole picture of the man. A humble young man from rural Japan, Shohei Ohtani has worked tirelessly to perfect his craft. Overcoming multiple devastating injuries, Shohei Ohtani ...

Staring up at the lights of the Pepsi Center it was hard to imagine that he had made it to the primetime. It didn’t come easy, there were trials and set backs and long hours in the gym that only he would ever truly know about, but all of it had been worth it for him to reach the pinnacle of his sport and to have made it to the NBA. In Nikola Jokic we follow the path of one of the NBA’s top rising stars and uncover how he was able to separate himself from the millions of kids who dream of making it to basketball’s biggest stage.

It's easy to see an NBA All-Star and to think their life has been one big cakewalk filled with fame and fortune. But when you dive deeper into Jimmy Butler's history you can see all the adversity and hardship he has overcome. In Jimmy Butler, we follow the unlikely superstar's path from sleeping on friends' couches to becoming one of the NBA's most dominant players.

Some stories need to be told. The story of Jordan Poole is one such story. It’s a story about a boy who has overcome extraordinary odds in his pursuit of his dream. Even before college, Jordan Poole was already living the dream of so many young basketball players all over the world: playing in front of millions while representing your country on the biggest stage in sports. Jordan Poole is the inspiring story of how an unlikely point guard rose to an unlikely place in college basketball history. After making a game-winning shot in his first game with Michigan, Jordan Poole became a ...

He’s too small, he’s too cocky, he doesn’t have the arm strength, he’s just a system quarterback. Baker Mayfield has heard every doubt from the sports world on why he wouldn’t be successful. Through it all he has continued to do what he does best, win. There are multiple sides to the Baker Mayfield story. There are the on field exploits and swagger of a kid who looks like he’s playing back yard football, there’s the trash talking team mate who has won over team after team as he has lead them to greatness, and there’s the small kid from Texas who no one ever thought would be ...