Professional Athletes

"Hard pass." That's what the last girl I slept with said when she got her first sober glimpse of me. She laughed, walked out of my penthouse - and I never saw her again. It doesn't matter that I'm a rich, professional athlete; what mattered was my face. Beauty might only be skin deep for some - but I know better. "Pay up." That's what the last girl I spoke to said over the phone when I made her an offer she couldn't refuse.

Athletic success comes from a strong mindset more than strong muscle power. You don’t have to be born mentally tough–you can develop this vital trait with hard work and consistency. Loaded with simple, actionable strategies, this guidebook will help you build mental strength, become resilient, and achieve the top spot in your game.

Despite the howling protests from his peers, no one's ever been more willing to spill the beans on what it's really like inside the pro cycling peloton than the sarcastic scribe Phil Gaimon. Building on the outrageous success of his hilarious 2014 debut, Pro Cycling on $10 a Day: From Fat Kid to Euro Pro, Gaimon gathers the absolute gems from his monthly Q & A feature column in VeloNews magazine into his new book, Ask a Pro.

Never have the best sportspeople seemed so far removed from the rest of us. So how are these extraordinary athletes made, and what do their achievements tell us about success? The Best reveals how the most incredible sportspeople in the world got that way. It is a unique look at the path to sporting greatness. This is a story of origins, training, luck, and serendipity, as well as of sports science and cutting-edge technology.

No Bathroom Breaks in the NFL: What it Takes to Play in the National Football League, is an All Pro’s perspective of what goes on behind the scenes in the NFL. Today’s football league–and its players are entirely different than when the game originated. Authors Jason Babin and Matthew Cooper lift the curtain on the minutiae you may have often wondered...but did not know who to ask. Together they expose everything from how players are picked and how many Superbowl tickets players in the NFL receive, to how much players pay to wear their favorite jersey number and the definition of ...

“Sometimes, I felt like I’d give it all up if we could just have a normal life, to have him next to me at night because Lord knows, I was so over sleeping in a cold bed...” - Alsina Knight Most women would kill to live the life of a baller’s wife, but Alsina knows all too well that everything that glitters ain’t gold. She found love in the most unexpected way, but with Jokari playing ball overseas for months at a time, Sina starts to wonder what really has his attention: basketball or another chick? Kari has big plans to make this Valentine’s Day epic, but will he get caught up ...

Whatever your fitness goals are, the most important thing to do is set them before you start. If you don't know where you're going, how will you get there? There's no point in getting frustrated when a year down the line and all that time at the gym has yielded no results. Quit worrying about what other people's goals are. Worrying about other people's goals is a waste of time and energy! We're constantly bombarded with messages from advertisers, magazines, and social media telling us that their idea of beauty is the only one that matters—but it isn't true!

Liam Carlton is a professional baseball player. My best friend’s twin brother. And an arrogant playboy I can’t stand. A weeklong vacation at the Hamptons with my best friend was supposed to be a good time. I can assure you playing Liam’s fake girlfriend sure wasn’t. Sharing the same bedroom wouldn’t be that bad if the arguing and chemistry wasn’t so real. But after an awful turn of events involving my ex, Liam rescued me to my surprise. I’m seeing a softer side to him I never knew existed… and my feelings are starting to change. I can’t keep him out of my mind, and we ...

From the New York Times best-selling author of Return of the King comes the story of LeBron James' incredible transformation from basketball star to sports and business mogul.

Unlock the Hidden Wealth of Your Connections! True success is not solely rooted in skills or expertise. It hinges on the authentic connections you cultivate. Prepare for a paradigm shift in your networking approach—transforming it into a holistic strategy centered around meaningful, genuine relationships. Did you know that the best-kept secret to success lies not in your talent or hustle, but in the depth of your connections? In The Invisible Currency, seasoned author Dexter Godfrey explores the dynamic intersection of sports relationships, effective communication, and business ...

In Brave Enough, Jessie Diggins reveals the true story of her journey from the American Midwest into sports history. With candid charm and characteristic grit, she connects the dots from her free-spirited upbringing in the woods of Minnesota to racing in the bright spotlights of the Olympics. Going far beyond stories of races and ribbons, she describes the challenges and frustrations of becoming a serious athlete.

Tired of watching your dream athlete from the sidelines? Chloe Kaitlyn Conner is here to spill the tea with a revolutionary roadmap to teach you how to swipe right on your own BALLER! Yes, you read that right. Professional Athletes – those dazzling specimens of physical perfection and sporting glory – are now within your reach! No longer will you languish in the spectator seats, longing for a glimpse of your dream athlete. With this comprehensive and humorous guide, you’ll transform from a mere observer to a captivating temptress, ready sweep off the feet, your very own statuesque ...

They are motivators, key strategists, tough bosses, and choreographers. They can be branded as heroes, ousted as scapegoats, quietly valued as friends, and everything in between. It's all in the job description for an NHL head coach. In Behind the Bench, Craig Custance sits down for film sessions and candid conversations with some of the game's most notable modern luminaries - names like Mike Babcock, Joel Quenneville, Dan Bylsma, Ken Hitchcock, and Claude Julien - all of whom share their singular views on topics ranging from leadership secrets to on-ice game plans.

When a group of private equity bigwigs purchased the Philadelphia 76ers in 2011, the team was both bad and boring. Attendance was down. So were ratings. The Sixers had an aging coach, an antiquated front office, and a group of players that could best be described as mediocre. Enter Sam Hinkie - a man with a plan straight out of the PE playbook, one that violated professional sports' Golden Rule: You play to win the game.

Jim Thorpe was one of the greatest athletes who ever lived. He played professional football, major league baseball, and won Olympic gold medals in track and field. But his life wasn't an easy one. Born on the Sac and Fox Reservation in 1887, he encountered much family tragedy, and was sent as a young boy to various Indian boarding schools: strict, cold institutions that didn't allow their students to hold on to their Native American languages and traditions.

An intense and philosophical book, Tiger Tennis: Man of Mastery and the Competitive Mind sets itself apart from other sport psychology books through its unique perspective. The text is focused and studded with useful bits of wisdom that are sure to sharpen your mind in sport and in life. The book is comprised of many short chapters. Each one brings a unique concept to sports psychology, and yet, all explore what it takes to achieve a champion’s mind. No issue is ignored, no matter how controversial. Tiger Tennis will make an impact on your thought process and bring clarity to any ...

In Playing Through the Pain, writer Dan Good seeks to make sense of MLB MVP Ken Caminiti's fascinating, troubled life. The story of Caminiti, the player who opened the lid on performance-enhancing drugs in baseball, has never been properly told. Caminiti voluntarily admitted in a 2002 Sports Illustrated cover story that he used steroids during his career, including his 1996 season, and guessed that half of the players were using performance-enhancing drugs. Good's on-the-record sources include Caminiti's steroids supplier, people who attended rehab with him, and more.

🥎 The Untold Story of a Sport That Refuses to Be Ignored 🥎 From a spontaneous indoor game in 1887 to a global powerhouse played in the Olympics, College World Series, and international championships, women's fast-pitch softball has evolved into one of the most exciting and competitive sports in the world. Yet, its history has remained largely untold—until now. History of Women’s Fast-Pitch Softball: From the Beginning into 2025 takes readers on an extraordinary journey through the origins, evolution, and explosive growth of the sport, highlighting the key moments, game-changing ...

Pro athletes are in a unique situation. They have a shot clock ticking down the time until retirement more quickly than nonathletes do. The Money Playbook offers athletes a way to enjoy their post-career days just as much as their playing days.

Reiner Strickland had led his team to three national championships, and playing a knight in shining armor was all in a day's work for the NFL star quarterback. Only his damsel in distress had no idea who he was, and it threw him off his game. He was the face of his organization and was used to everyone recognizing him. Her innocence, charm, and beauty captivated him. It wasn't until after they parted ways that he realized that he never got her number or even her last name.