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The Capital of Basketball
By John McNamara, with Andrea Chamblee and David Elfin
This thoroughly researched work illustrates how much the sport owes the city.
Canyon Dreams
By Michael Powell
Playing hard for a ticket off the Rez.
24: Life Stories and Lessons from the Say Hey Kid
By Willie Mays and John Shea
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An inspiring remembrance from one of baseball’s most beloved players.
The Rumble in the Jungle
By Lewis A. Erenberg
This analysis of the monumental 1974 boxing match offers no new insights for readers.
Swing Kings: The Inside Story of Baseball’s Home Run Revolution
By Jared Diamond
Chronicling the rise of the Moneyball Generation.
Why We Swim
By Bonnie Tsui
An entertaining look at humans’ affinity for moving through water.
Faster: How a Jewish Driver, an American Heiress, and a Legendary Car Beat Hitler’s Best
By Neal Bascomb
This accounting of an iconic 1938 race recaps every twist and turn, for better or worse.
The Capital of Basketball: A History of DC Area High School Hoops
By John McNamara, with Andrea Chamblee and David Elfin
This thoroughly researched work illustrates how much the sport owes the city.
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