The Sport Business Handbook
By Rick Horrow
Publish date: March 4; Human Kinetics
Editor Rick Horrow teamed up with sports business scholar Rick Burton and author Myles Schrag to assemble this anthology of insiders’ views of major sports deals over the past half century.
Finding My Voice
By Mike Reilly and Lee Gruenfeld
Publish date: March 12; Steeplechase
Race announcer Mike Reilly brings eyewitness accounts to life in a series of riveting stories that will have readers rethinking their notion of what people are capable of when pushed to their limits.
Training Camp
By Wesley King and Kobe Bryant
Publish date: April 1; Granity Studios
A portrait of five young basketball players, one coach and the transformative power of the game. A story for anyone interested in the potential of team sports to unlock individual growth.
WWE SmackDown 20 Years and Counting
By Dean Miller, Jake Black and Jonathan Hill
Publish date: May 7; DK
This anniversary edition covers 20 years of WWE’s SmackDown. Photos from the archives capture unforgettable moments, both in the ring and behind the scenes.
Full Count
By David Cone and Jack Curry
Publish date: May 14; Grand Central Publishing
Cone gives a full account of his colorful life in baseball. The book is filled with never-before-told stories from the memorable teams he played on, ranging from the infamous late ‘80s Mets to the Yankees dynasty of the 1990s.
Son of Havana
By Luis Tiant and Saul Wisnia
Publish date: May 14; Diversion Books
Boston Red Sox legend Luis Tiant puts his heart on his sleeve and describes his road from fields strewn with rocks and rubbish in Havana to the pristine lawns of major league ballparks.
KD
By Marcus Thompson
Publish date: May 14; Atria Books
Golden State Warriors insider and bestselling author Marcus Thompson delivers the definitive biography of Kevin Durant. KD is a powerful, moving biography of a modern-day superstar and an essential read for all sports fans.
Success Is in the Details
By Pat Williams and Jim Denney
Publish date: May 21; Revell
John Wooden had an influence on hundreds of camp staffers and coaches. This book shares their stories, highlighting lessons from the late UCLA coach for how to make an unforgettable impact on others.
Mission 27
By Mark Feinsand, Bryan Hoch and Nick Swisher
Publish date: June 4; Triumph Books
With the 2008 season’s failed playoff bid fresh in their minds, a 27th championship flag represented the singular objective of a squad that ultimately carved out a unique spot in Yankees lore.
Ballparks Then and Now
By Eric Enders
Publish date: July 2; Pavilion
Packed with photography, this book documents the development of America’s national pastime by looking at the fields of dreams on which it is played. Enders traces the evolution of stadiums used by all MLB teams today.
