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The final score tells you who won. The contract tells you how the sport actually works. That is the territory Andrew Brandt has spent four decades mapping. He has worked as a player agent, sat inside an NFL front office, helped steer the Green Bay Packers through one of the franchise’s defining transitions, taught sports law, advised athletic departments, and explained the business of sport to a public that increasingly knows a salary cap from a hard cap.

Golf often conjures images of pristine fairways, elite players, and exclusive clubs. Yet, Tom Coyne’s latest book, A Course Called Home, invites readers to explore a different side of the game—one rooted in community, resilience, and the love of a local course that many might overlook. Coyne, a New York Times bestselling author known for his deep research into golf culture, takes us on a personal journey that reveals how golf can be about more than just the game itself.

This is a book about referees, but it is also about pressure, judgement, fear, authority, technology, and the strange way football turns human decisions into public trials. Ralston follows officials from grassroots matches to the elite game, including access around UEFA, FIFA, and PGMO circles, and builds a portrait of a role most people see every week but rarely understand.

Coming up on the TALKING SPORTS BOOKS SHOW late this month ,this is the kind of book that invites a richer conversation than a standard sports biography. It is about winners, yes. It is also about ambition, loneliness, control, risk, memory, and the human need to turn performance into meaning.

When you think of the perfect beach holiday, sun, sand, and waves probably come to mind. But for sports fans, a great book can be just as essential for a relaxing day by the sea. Whether you’re a basketball enthusiast, a golf follower, or a football fanatic, having a gripping sports biography or memoir in hand can turn your beach time into an inspiring escape. This summer, dive into stories that reveal the passion, struggles, and triumphs of some of the most iconic athletes i

Tadej Pogacar is not just a cyclist; he is a phenomenon reshaping the world of professional cycling. By the age of 26, Pogacar has already claimed nearly every major title in the sport, captivating fans and experts alike with his fearless style and relentless drive. The book Tadej Pogacar Unstoppable, written by award-winning journalist Andy McGrath, offers the first major biography of this modern cycling legend.

what truly lies behind the legend of Diego Maradona? From his meteoric rise on the football pitch to his tumultuous personal life, Maradona's story is a complex tapestry of brilliance, controversy, and human vulnerability. n this post and on the new edition of "Talking Sports Books" with the author David Arrowsmith we’ll delve into the lesser-known moments of his life, revealing behind-the-scenes insights that paint a fuller picture of this iconic figure.

Roy Keane From Humble Beginnings to Global Fame Many of us have wondered how Ireland’s most iconic footballer rose from the toughest of environments to dominate the international stage. Roy Keane’s journey is a compelling story of resilience, controversy, and transformation—a tale that reveals not just the man but also a nation’s evolving identity.

The Untold Story of Billy Marsden and World War II Football Adventures When we think of historical battles or grand events, we often overlook the smaller, yet equally compelling stories that weave through these moments—stories of individuals, their bravery, and their unexpected intersections with history. One such story is that of Billy Marsden, a footballer whose career and life were intricately linked with the upheavals of World War II, blending sport, resilience, and human

In the latest episode of Talking Sports Books, host Tim Caple welcomes journalist and author Jonathan Wilson to discuss his sweeping new work, The Power and the Glory: A New History of the World Cup. Few sporting events command global attention like the World Cup. The 2022 edition began with 211 nations attempting to qualify, and for almost a century the tournament has grown into a cultural, political, and emotional force unmatched in world sport. Yet remarkably, as Wilson no

Welcome back to the new edition of "Talking Sports Books" and on this edition author Don Stradley joins me to talk about the just released book "The Immortals of American Boxing"as Don says in the feature we recorded for this book this isn't just a book that talks about fighters who won a few titles this book is about those who transcended the sport

Whilst the inevitable coverage has centered on Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac behind the scenes there are other stories involving the ordinary people the fans those who gave time and energy for no monetary reward who were helping keep the club alive during its darkest of times when the very existence was called into question, and this book tells one such story.

Welcome back to "Talking Sports Books" and on this edition of the show I am joined by journalist and writer Joey D'Urso as we explore his new book "More Than A Shirt" which looks in detail not just at a history of shirt sponsors but we look in detail at the companies behind the sponsorships and the reasons why the are prepared to spend hundreds of millions to align their brands with the worlds most popular sport, football.

The Last Bell: Donald McRae’s Powerful Journey Through Six Tumultuous Years in Boxing In The Last Bell , award-winning sportswriter...

Former ITV Sport Presenter Looks Back on 5 Decades in Sports Media Elton Welsby’s "Game for a Laugh": A Legendary Broadcaster’s Story...

Let ‘Buncey’ tell you about the conversations with Mr. T at ringside; a meeting with the Pope’s people; the thoughts of Donald Trump

Maurice Hope, an exceptional boxing talent, made his way to England from Antigua in the early 60's. His prowess in the ring was evident...

The Review . Book Review: "The Knockout" by Andy Clarke Introduction : "The Knockout" by Andy Clarke, a seasoned Sky Sports...

Gary Newbon has informed and entertained in equal measure over the last 50 years as a broadcaster and from that 50 years comes the book...

Join me on this edition of the show where I am joined by Sunday Times award winning writer and journalist Brian Doogan to talk about his...