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Discusses the history of ice hockey and focuses on the rules and technique of scoring goals.

Presents a history of the Daytona 500, discusses the drivers and crew, and recounts notable crashes, fights, and last-lap passes.

Do you know: Who once scored 10 goals in a single hockey game? How the Stanley Cup came to be hockey's greatest prize? Why the United States' victory over the Soviet Union at the 1980 Winter Olympics is known as the "miracle on ice"? Find out about the hardest slap shots, the most unstoppable one-timers, and the wildest attempts to put the puck in the net in Score!: The Action and Artistry of Hockey's Magnificent Moment. From overtime game-winners...

Touchdown: The Power and Precision of Football's Perfect Play takes readers beyond the record books and explores all aspects of bringing the ball into the end zone. From football's very beginnings to the most current action on the field, authors Mark Stewart and Mike Kennedy cover the touchdown in fascinating detail. Find out all about the top players, witness the most memorable touchdowns in college and the pros, and check out a full listing of NFL...

"Learn about the often controversial history of the college football championship in this book packed full of fascinating facts and photos. You'll discover the biggest games, the most action-packed moments, and the sport's most dominant dynasties. You'll also read about the history of college football and how it became a Saturday obsession for millions of fans" -- Book jacket.

After the Civil War (18611865), the earliest seeds of professional baseball began to sprout. While racism was rampant, some early teams featured black and white players competing side by side. But by 1900, segregation forced African Americans to form their own teams. Black players traveled around the country on barnstorming tours, taking on all challengers. In 1920, baseball's Negro leagues started, and for more than three decades, they offered fans...

"The sports world is full of epic comebacks, upsets, chokes, and clutch performances. The most memorable buzzer-beating baskets, double-digit comebacks, and unexpected meltdowns are all here alongside vivid photos and lively writing from award-winning sports author Matt Doeden. From racing legend Man o' War's only career loss in 1919 to the 2017 Super Bowl's incredible finish, sports fans will have plenty to digest. Doeden also writes about the science...

Read about the incredible playoff games that basketball fans will never forget. Clutch performances and shocking finishes have helped make the NBA playoffs one of the most thrilling spectacles in sports. The biggest moments, from buzzer-beaters to last-second defensive plays, are all here in vivid detail.

"For more than one hundred years, the home run has been the most exciting play in baseball. Read about the longest, strangest, and most important home runs in Major League Baseball history"--