Títulos en Deportes

The lovable Jo March, introduced to us in Little Women, is now married with two sons of her own and an adopted family of 12 boys. And she couldn't be happier. Since starting an informal school at Plumfield, Jo and Professor Bhaer provide a haven for poor orphaned boys who thrive on warmth, goodness, and the affectionate interest of the March and Bhaer families.

JFK's Secret Doctor tells a thrilling story of adventure and a historic medical career. Set against the grand panorama of 20th century world events, it captures the remarkable life and spirit of climber and medical visionary Hans Kraus (1905–1996). Kraus was taught English by writer James Joyce, escaped Nazi-dominated Europe, and was JFK's secret back specialist.

Chiunque incontri Bebe, o anche solo la veda in tv, rimane incantato dall'energia positiva che sprigiona a ogni parola, ogni gesto, ogni sguardo. Come si spiega questo suo modo di essere che le ha permesso non solo di superare difficoltà apparentemente insormontabili, ma anche di raggiungere eccezionali traguardi sportivi? Sembra un mistero. Invece, se si leggono gli spassosissimi racconti dei tanti episodi raccolti in questo libro, si scopre che Bebe affronta ogni genere di ostacolo utilizzando strumenti e risorse che ciascuno di noi ha a disposizione.

"E adesso sotto con il resto". Terminava così il primo libro di Alex Zanardi, del 2003. Allora sembrava una boutade perché Alex, dopo il terribile incidente automobilistico del Lausitzring in Germania, era sopravvissuto contro le previsioni di tutti (gli avevano persino dato l'estrema unzione) e aveva perso le gambe. Già, il resto. Ma quale resto? Al suo posto, molti si sarebbero "accontentati" di essere ancora a questo mondo. Invece, Alex si è inventato una nuova vita che, se possibile, è più elettrizzante della prima.

La corsa non è soltanto uno sport ma un mondo da esplorare, fatto di eroi, storie, tecnica e punti di vista diversi. E con moltissime cose da imparare. In questo podcast ti porteremo nel mondo del running e dello sport con lo stile Runlovers, ossia con leggerezza, divertimento e competenza perché - come diceva il Marchese del Grillo - "Quanno se scherza, bisogna èsse' seri!".

Massimiliano Boni non è un eroe, se non per un giorno in un anno. Questa è la storia degli altri trecentosessantaquattro. In quel tempo fa due cose: corre e scrive. Poi, certo: lavora, legge, si occupa della famiglia, ricorda, rimpiange, sogna. Ma queste altre cose accadono di lato: al centro, corre e scrive. Si prepara alla maratona e tiene un diario. Non è spavaldo, in nessuna delle due sfide. Sa di non essere più un principiante, ma non ancora un campione.

Experience the passion of the great 20th century revivalist and prohibitionist Billy Sunday, who found his calling after leaving professional baseball, in this performance of two of his most famous sermons. Sunday led approximately 300 revivals throughout the U.S. which attracted audiences estimated at 100 million. Hear his sermons, "Booze" and "A Mother's Love."

On July 19, 1924, Eric Liddell was on top of the world. He was the most famous Briton at the time, having just won the gold in the Olympic 400-meter race. The story of that race - and the one he didn't run - was told in the popular movie classic Chariots of Fire. But what most of us don't know is what became of Eric Liddell in the years after the credits rolled. As the storm clouds of World War II rolled in, Liddell's strength of character led him to choose an uncertain future in China during World War II to continue helping the Chinese.

The 2018 Winter Olympics will be the stage for many compelling stories. Athletes like Ashley Wagner and Sven Kramer are windows into hidden social phenomena, from figure skating's eating disorders to the Dutch obsession with speed skating. Controversies like the Russian doping scandal, the NHL player ban, and the question of whether North Korea will compete or disrupt are creating human drama that affects thousands of athletes.

Growing up and living in Kibera, Kenya, Abdul Kassim was well aware of the disproportionate number of challenges faced by women due to the extreme gender inequalities that persist in the slums. After being raised by his aunts, his mother, and his grandmother, and having a daughter himself, he felt that he needed to make a difference. In 2002, Abdul started a soccer team for girls called Girls Soccer in Kibera (GSK), with the hope of fostering a supportive community and providing emotional and mental support for the young women in the town.

In the Chinese calendar, 1964 was the Year of the Green Dragon. It would be a challenging and eventful year for Bruce Lee. He would broadcast his dissenting view before the first great international martial arts gathering and then defend it by facing down Chinatown's young ace kung fu practitioner in a legendary behind-closed-doors, high-noon-style showdown. The Year of the Green Dragon saw the dawn of martial arts in America and the rise of an icon.

Larry H. Miller played by his own rules. Owner of an NBA franchise and founder of one of the country's largest automotive retail groups, Larry was a college dropout who went on to buy or build nearly 100 businesses. While his life as a successful businessman played out in public, his health challenges, as well as his quiet acts of service, were known to very few. Behind the Drive contains 99 uplifting and untold stories from every aspect and era of Larry's life.

Only a few years ago, Alex Honnold was little known beyond a small circle of hardcore climbers. Today, at the age of 30, he is probably the most famous adventure athlete in the world. In that short time, he has proven his expertise in many styles of climbing and has shattered speed records, pioneered routes, and won awards within each discipline. More spectacularly still, he has pushed the most extreme and dangerous form of climbing far beyond the limits of what anyone thought was possible.

Curtis Turner, the most dynamic stock-car racer of all time, wrote the book on living fast and dying young. As the first NASCAR celebrity, his life embodied all that made NASCAR a hit spectator sport: the adrenaline rush of the races; the potential for danger at every turn; and the charismatic, outrageous personality of a winner. He created drama at the racetrack and in his personal life, living the American Dream several times over before he died a violent and mysterious death at the age of 46.

He was the biggest man baseball has ever produced. Babe Ruth transcended the sport that brought him fame, money, and adulation, moving beyond the limits of baselines and outfield fences into the mainstream of American life. In this extraordinary biography, Creamer uncovers the complex and captivating man behind the legend.

In 1919, American headlines proclaimed the fix and cover-up of the World Series as "the most gigantic sporting swindle in the history of America." In this painstaking review, Eliot Asinof has reconstructed the entire scene-by-scene story of the scandal, in which eight Chicago White Sox players arranged with the nation’s leading gamblers to throw the series to Cincinnati. Asinof vividly describes the tense meetings, the hitches in the conniving, the actual plays in which the Series was thrown, the Grand Jury indictment, and the famous 1921 trial.

At 5-foot-8, 175 pounds, Daniel Rodriguez was an unlikely recruit for the gridiron. But on the battlefield, under the daily rain of sniper fire, he made a promise to his best friend. "When I get out of this shit hole, I'm going to play college football." Daniel had joined the Army just weeks after graduating from high school, having recently suffered a devastating loss. At age nineteen he had no idea what war really was; he just wanted to get out of town.

Sporting Kansas City captain Matt Besler has achieved something extraordinary in the least extraordinary way. At every level of his athletic career, Besler has heard the same questions and initial dismissal of his talent. How does a normal guy like Matt Besler end up playing in the World Cup, one of the most exclusive competitions in international sports? If it’s true that he’s a rather typical Midwestern guy, it’s also true that Matt happens to be one of the best soccer players in the country.

Baseball’s most outspoken fireballer brings the high heat—calling out the hacks, cheats, and ridiculous rules that have tarnished the game—and pitches A-plus stuff on how to make baseball pure, fun, and damn near perfect.

In 1971, 12-year-old Lesley Cairns was a South African swimming phenom with big Olympic dreams.