Sports & Recreation Audiobooks

Every race has a finish line. Where you go after you cross it is what matters most. And sometimes, that's the most intriguing. Here at GearShark, we've featured lots of drivers. All of them are well acquainted with the finish line. And as race fans, we're well acquainted with cheering as they cross it. What we aren't privy to is riding shotgun, seeing where they drive once the race is over. Our interviews barely scratch the surface, offering just a glimpse of the men and women behind the wheel. The discovery of vanished Motocross sensation Jayson Hamilton, who has been right under our noses for years, proves secrets abound. It's time to dig deep. Look beyond the racetrack at the drivers who continue to pique our interest. In addition to scoring an exclusive, all-access interview with the elusive Jayson Hamilton (his first and only since the death of his fellow racer and partner Matt Lewis), we've caught up with some of our most popular featured men and women in the racing world. Where are they now? Who are they now? What do these hot commodities do when they escape the spotlight? Rumors of weddings, babies, and new tattoos swirl through the media on a weekly basis. And though we're headlining the hashtag #Finishline, we're far from finished. In fact, we're just getting started. This newest issue of GearShark is jam packed with everything you've been dying to know… and it just might be our biggest page-turner yet.

Cambria Hebert (Author), Oliver Clarke (Narrator)

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'Unsuitable for Females': The Rise of the Lionesses and Women's Football in England

'At what feels like a pivotal moment, Carrie's forensic research and depth of knowledge make her the perfect person to guide us through the constantly changing landscape of women's football' - Kelly Cates, TV presenter England's Lionesses are on the front and back pages; their stars feature on prime-time television; they are named in the national honours lists for their contribution to their sport and to society. The names of Lucy Bronze, Steph Houghton and Ellen White are emblazoned across the backs of children's replica jerseys. These women are top athletes – and top celebrities. But in 1921, the Football Association introduced a ban on women's football, pronouncing the sport 'quite unsuitable for females'. That ban would last for half a century - but despite official prohibition the women's game went underground. From the Dick, Kerr Ladies touring the world to the Lost Lionesses who played at the unsanctioned Women's World Cup in Mexico in 1971, generations of women defied the restrictions and laid the foundations for today's Lionesses - so much so that in 2018 England's Women's Super League became the first fully professional league in Europe...when just a few decades previously women were forbidden to play the sport in England at all. This book tells the story of women's football in England since its 19th-century inception through pen portraits of its trailblazers. The game might have once been banned because of its popularity – find out about the subversive women who kept organising their teams and matches despite the prohibition, who broke barriers and set records – the legends of the game who built the foundations of the stage upon which today's stars flourish.

Carrie Dunn (Author), Melanie Crawley (Narrator)

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'Zum Teufel mit der flamme rouge': Unsere besten Geschichten von der Tour de France

Abenteuer Tour de France: Hinter den Kulissen des größten Radrennens der Welt Der eine berichtet seit 25 Jahren auf Eurosport von den großen Rundfahrten, der andere begann Anfang der 1990er-Jahre seine Sport-Berichterstattung für die Stuttgarter Zeitung. Gemeinsam erzählen sie nun in einem Buch ihre Geschichten von der Straße und werfen einen Blick hinter die Kulissen des größten Radrennens der Welt. Wie sieht eigentlich der Journalisten-Alltag während der drei Wochen in Frankreich aus? Welche logistischen Herausforderungen gilt es zu meistern? Was waren ihre schönsten und schrägsten Erlebnisse mit Fahrern und Teamchefs? Welche Tour war für sie die spannendste und warum? Wie haben sie den Doping-Skandal 1998 erlebt? Diese und viele andere Geschichten erzählen die altgedienten Radsport-Reporter Karsten Migels und Jürgen Löhle mit viel Erfahrung und Humor. Mit Insider-Blick berichten sie über die eisigen Höhen und begleiten die Fahrer durch frustrierende Tiefen wie Doping, Wolkenbrüche und Massenstürze. Pikante Begegnungen mit der Polizei (zu schnell gefahren!) und den Tour-Kommissären (viel zu langsam gefahren!!!) inbegriffen. Hauptsache man hat ein Hotelzimmer oder sonst ein Plätzchen, wo man die kurzen Nächte liegenden verbringen kann ... • Fachkundiger Blick hinter die Kulissen der Tour de France von Radsport-Insidern • Zwei Sportjournalisten erzählen, was Fans der Tour de France nur selten zu sehen bekommen • Humorvolle Geschichten aus dem Journalisten-Alltag: Skurrile Erlebnisse, logistische Herausforderungen und heitere Begebenheiten mit Tour-de-France-Fahrern und Teamchefs • Mit spektakulären Fotos von der Tour und persönlichen Einblicken der Sportredakteure Zwei Journalisten, eine Tour, viele Geschichten: Lustige Anekdoten von der Tour de France Karsten Migels und Jürgen Löhle sind alte Hasen im Sportjournalismus. Der eine berichtet seit 25 Jahren auf Eurosport von allen namhaften Fahrradrennen und ist als Sprecher des Podcasts 'Windkante' bekannt. Der andere begann Anfang der 90er-Jahre seine Tour-Berichterstattung für die Stuttgarter Zeitung und andere deutsche Tageszeitungen und Magazine. Für dieses einmalige Buch haben sie sich zusammengetan und erzählen mit viel Sachkenntnis und noch viel mehr Humor die besten Anekdoten aus ihrer persönlichen Tour-de-France-Geschichte – zum Staunen, Schmunzeln und Amüsieren!

Jürgen Löhle, Karsten Migels (Author), Kai Schulz, Karsten Migels (Narrator)

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10 Sports Scandals That Rocked the Game

Frank Foster (Author), Digital Voice Mike G (Narrator)

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100 genios del balón: De niños a cracks

¿Cómo surgieron los mayores genios del balón? Sus orígenes e inicios. Todos los obstáculos a los que se sobrepusieron. Su vida antes de la gloria. La infancia de los cracks. Pelé vendiendo cacahuates para tener un balón, Maradona dominando una naranja por Villa Fiorito, Cruyff pidiendo a su madre que cosiera una franja roja a su playera para que pareciera del Ajax, Garrincha dormido en una fábrica, Cristiano Ronaldo escapando al gimnasio de madrugada, Messi entrando a la cancha por presión de su abuela. Historias y anécdotas fascinantes detrás de cada crack.

Alberto Lati (Author), Alberto Lati, Ricardo Correa (Narrator)

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100 HISTORIAS 100 YARDAS: Estados Unidos contado a través de su deporte estrella

Cien historias imprescindibles sobre fútbol americano. Bienvenidos al espectáculo de la NFL 100 yardas es la medida oficial de un campo de fútbol americano. Un rectángulo de césped dividido en secciones que señalan el camino a la gloria. En 100 yardas caben pasión y emoción, victoria y derrota, épica y tragedia... y 100 historias imprescindibles como las que reúne este libro. La pachanga que descubrió a los Patriots quién era Tom Brady; la rodilla en tierra de Kaepernick, icono político ya universal; el mejor catch de la historia; la eclosión de Patrick Mahomes o personalidades como Whitney Houston, Mohamed Ali y John F. Kennedy se entremezclan en estas páginas con los rocambolescos viajes de Los Cuatro Jinetes a cada Super Bowl. Sin olvidar historias de bandas callejeras, misiones de navy seals, descensos a los infiernos... Un magnífico retrato de Estados Unidos a través de su deporte estrella. Javi Gómez (Madrid, 1978). Periodista y publicista, es un todoterreno de la comunicación que lo mismo habla de deporte que de política, y con experiencia en Francia, España e Italia. Cambió el periodismo por la publicidad y es el chico rebelde de 100yardas. Implacable en sus juicios, pone los motes, gana las apuestas y es el mayor enemigo de los quarterbacks de sistema. Luis Jones (Barcelona, 1967). Leyenda del fútbol americano patrio y cinco veces MVP de la liga con los Boxers de Barcelona, ahora es especialista en comunicación corporativa y, sobre todo, la sonrisa de 100yardas. Caballeroso, cercano y siempre buscando una excusa para comerse un postre, Jones es quien mejor conoce las aficiones de los equipos NFL en España... y las «sensaciones de campo». José Antonio Ponseti (Barcelona, 1965). El hombre que trajo la NFL a España. Ni más ni menos. Periodista deportivo de amplia trayectoria, se enamoró de este deporte en Estados Unidos, donde años después, se convirtió en una estrella de la radio. Voz del fútbol en España, nada le gusta más que un partido de sus Miami Dolphins. Bueno, sí, cualquier lío de 100 yardas. Lleva más de treinta Super Bowls. Iker Sagasti (San Sebastián, 1981). Lo sabe todo. Y de todos. Periodista de radio, versátil y siempre con una sonrisa, es el chico de los datos y el análisis profundo. Estudia mejor los partidos que Bill Belichick y habla siempre el primero, como los capitanes de equipo. Fue el primer español en comentar un partido en el Game Pass de la NFL.

Iker Sagasti, Javier Gómez, José Antonio Ponseti, Luis Jones (Author), Iker Sagasti, Javier Gómez, José Antonio Ponseti, Luis Jones (Narrator)

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101 Skills You Need to Survive in the Woods: The Most Effective Wilderness Know-How on Fire-Making,

'Feeder' mind-set means being in control of a situation, proactive rather than reactive. It is an optimistic outlook that reframes any situation as a learning experience. Kevin Estela teaches survival skills from this feeder-based perspective, which is what separates his teaching style from other wilderness instructors. Kevin has written the quintessential guide for an outdoor enthusiast's 'bucket list' of skills-how to make a fire, build a shelter, gather food, find water, use a knife correctly, and make cordage. These skills will keep you safe and better prepare you to deal with emergencies in the field, when you'll need the additional skills of signaling and communication, navigation, and crisis first aid taught in this book. Each chapter concludes with more advanced techniques to build your skills in various challenging situations, with tips that even seasoned survival enthusiasts haven't thought of. 101 Skills You Need to Survive in the Woods is a lifetime reference you will turn to over and over again. It will become the first thing you pack for any adventure and just might save your-or someone else's-life.

Kevin Estela (Author), Matthew Boston (Narrator)

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114 Tennis Strategies, Mental Tactics, and Drills: Improve Your Game in 10 Days

114 Tennis Strategies, Mental Tactics, and Drills: Improve Your Game in 10 Days By Joseph Correa "Learn how to uncover mental and physical skills you never thought you had.” The best strategies in the game and the best drills to develop your game to the next level. Simply start reading and putting into practice what you learn. Learning to master the mental side of tennis has always been a difficult part of the game. Some players have decided to simply not train mentally or simply ignore it which is a big mistake. It is said that winning in tennis is 80 - 90 % MENTAL! Just take into account that key points in a tennis match such as match point, game point, break points, and set points, are all crutial situations that can decide the outcome of any particular competition. SO WHY DO MOST PEOPLE SKIP MENTAL TRAINING? Take into account that on average a tennis match lasts 1 hour and 30 minutes. Focusing for such an extended amount of time is not easy task but with the right concepts and ideas to get you there things will become more obtainable. Start reading and putting into practice the concepts and ideas provided in this book so that you can get the most of your game and win more often.

Joseph Correa (Author), Tim Mcfarland (Narrator)

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127 Hours: Between a Rock and a Hard Place - Movie Tie-In

THE "EXTRAORDINARY" (Booklist) #1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER-THE "HARROWING" (The Washington Post) SURVIVOR'S MEMOIR YOU WILL NEVER FORGET Aron Ralston, an experienced twenty-seven-year-old outdoorsman, was on a day's solitary hike through a remote and narrow Utah canyon when he dislodged an eight-hundred- pound boulder that crushed his right hand and wrist against the canyon wall. Emerging from the searing pain, Aron found himself completely stuck. No one knew where he was; no one was coming to rescue him. With scant water and food, and a cheap pocketknife his only tool, he eliminated his options one by one. On the fifth night, wracked by delirium and uncontrollable shivers, Aron scratched his epitaph into the rock wall, certain he would not see daylight. Yet with the new morning came an epiphany: if he could use the rock's vise-like hold to break his arm bones, his blunted pocketknife could serve as a surgeon's blade.

Aron Ralston (Author), Aron Ralston (Narrator)

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12: The Inside Story of Tom Brady's Fight for Redemption

The incredible story of Tom Brady and the Patriots' tumultuous 2016 season: from national disgrace to the greatest Super Bowl comeback of all time. In January 2015, rumors circulated that the New England Patriots--a team long suspected of abiding by the "if you ain't cheating you ain't trying" philosophy--had used under-inflated footballs in their playoff victory against the Indianapolis Colts. As evidence began to build, however, a full on NFL investigation was launched, exploding an unsubstantiated rumor into an intense scandal that would lead news coverage for weeks. As shockwaves rippled throughout the NFL system, the very legitimacy of one of the league's most popular teams and their star quarterback began to erode, even as the Patriots and Brady went on to win that year's Super Bowl. But as the celebrations gave way to the offseason, the investigation only intensified, reopening old wounds between the Patriots' powerful owner, Robert Kraft, and the NFL commissioner, Roger Goodell. Brady was devastated and seemingly more nervous in front of a judge that on a game-winning drive. When the dust settled, Brady would be able to play again - but only after watching the first four games of the 2016 season from his couch. The pressure couldn't have been more intense: Brady's legacy was at stake. If he failed to return to his usual self, all the critics and even the history books would have to put a giant asterisk next to his name, signifying one thing: he was a cheater.12 is the propulsive story of this gritty comeback. It's a drama that unfolds in the locker room, the court room, and under the brightest lights in all of sports--the Super Bowl. Now for the first time, readers will have an exclusive look into Tom Brady's experience and the NFL's shocking strangle-hold on their players. With unprecedented access to Brady himself, his teammates, and his lawyers, we will see just how a football legend went up against one of the largest corporations in the world to stage the greatest comeback in NFL history and emerge a god of the gridiron. **Contact Customer Service for Additional Material**

Casey Sherman, Dave Wedge (Author), Greg Baglia (Narrator)

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1312: Among the Ultras: A journey with the world’s most extreme fans

Brought to you by Penguin. You can see them, but you don't know them. Ultras are football fans like no others. A hugely visible and controversial part of the global game, their credo and aesthetic replicated in almost every league everywhere on earth, a global movement of extreme fandom and politics is also one of the largest youth movements in the world. Yet they remain unknown: an anti-establishment force that is transforming both football and politics. In this book, James Montague goes underground to uncover the true face of this dissident force for the first time. 1312: Among the Ultras tells the story of how the movement began and how it grew to become the global phenomenon that now dominates the stadiums from the Balkans and Buenos Aires. With unprecedented insider access, the book investigates how ultras have grown into a fiercely political movement, embracing extremes on both the left and right; fighting against the commercialisation of football and society – and against the attempts to control them by the authorities, who both covet and fear their power. © James Montague 2020 (P) Penguin Audio 2020

James Montague (Author), James Montague (Narrator)

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15 Minutes Outside: 365 Ways to Get Out of the House and Connect with your Kids

In just 15 minutes your kids can be unplugged from their screens and outside on an adventure, all thanks to the ultimate parenting resource to help you connect with your kids and get out of the house! A creative collection of activities for families, 15 Minutes Outside is filled with 365 days of quality time, outdoor adventures, and unplugged activities that require little time, cash, or patience. Perfect for parents, daycare workers, babysitters, and more, this book will keep kids busy and stop the dreaded 'I'm bored!' from escaping their mouths, particularly in a cabin-fever-laden pandemic.

Rebecca P. Cohen (Author), Marni Penning (Narrator)

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