Books News
Emmanuel Acho co-authors book on antisemitism
“We’re two people who are very different, who put those differences aside for the greater good."
Newly announced book explores Caitlin Clark and Iowa’s basketball legacy
Author and prominent women's sports voice Howard Megdal has announced a new book exploring Caitlin Clark and Iowa's rich basketball legacy.
Ex-Patriots executive reveals he helped make ‘Friday Night Lights’ possible
"Buzzy, if you want to do this, get your a** out to West Texas where they take their football seriously."
Bill Belichick is writing a book, but what will it be about?
Is Belichick finally ready to share his side of the story?
ESPN’s Don Van Natta Jr. writing unauthorized Jerry Jones biography
“The one thing he wants most is the only thing he can’t buy."
Dick Vitale releases new book to benefit his V Foundation pediatric cancer research fund
Proceeds from Until My Last Breath: Fighting Cancer with My Young Heroes will benefit the Dick Vitale Pediatric Cancer Research Fund at the V Foundation for Cancer Research.
Ian O’Connor to explore ‘the mystery of Aaron Rodgers’ in upcoming biography
O'Connor's book is available for pre-order and will be out on Aug. 13. 2024.
Jason Kirk on ‘Hell Is A World Without You’ novel: ‘The response has been awesome.’
Michael Lewis believes Sam Bankman-Fried was inspired by ‘Moneyball’ when launching FTX
"We've replaced one smug club with another smug club. It's just this smug club are the nerds."
Vikings’ source denying Jim Stapleton ownership stake adds intrigue to Jim Harbaugh report
"According to a Vikings source, Jim Stapleton is not and never has been a minority owner in the Minnesota Vikings franchise."
Michael Lewis reveals how much Sam Bankman-Fried and FTX paid Tom Brady
"It was like, 'These two people actually get along.' It's like the class nerd and the quarterback."
H.G. “Buzz” Bissinger incredulous over Iowa School District’s decision to ban ‘Friday Night Lights’
“Whoever determined this is a complete idiot. And frankly, whoever determined this is a danger."
Northwestern AD Derrick Gragg’s 2015 book called women ‘man’s greatest distraction,’ discussed ‘booty-shaking sex-kittens’
"Music videos portray women as booty-shaking sex-kittens or materialistic gold-diggers."
A look at ’62’, Bryan Hoch’s detailed view of Aaron Judge’s historic 2022 season
Reporter Bryan Hoch's look at the history-making 2022 season of Yankees superstar Aaron Judge.
ESPN writer David Fleming’s ‘Who’s Your Founding Father?’ gives a fascinating look at the first Declaration of Independence
Fleming makes a compelling case for the historical importance of the oft-overlooked Mecklenburg Declaration of 1775.
Michael Lewis on how ‘Moneyball’ made him mute broadcasts: ‘Joe Morgan was saying rude things about my life.’
"I did get sick of not being able to turn on ESPN without people arguing about it. I’m trying to watch a baseball game and get on my exercise machine and Joe Morgan was saying rude things about my life. That was fun for a little while, but like two years in I was just tired of it."
Sandy Marchetti details first love for Chicago Cubs in ‘Aisle 228’
"Nostalgia is allowed in baseball fandom -- in fact, it’s encouraged."
Brittney Griner will have a memoir published next year
"Readers will hear my story and understand why I’m so thankful for the outpouring of support from people across the world."
‘Ted Lasso’ pays tribute to Grant Wahl, who helped answer writers’ questions on Trent Crimm’s book
"In what I now know to be his typical generosity with his time, he wrote very long, very detailed, very valuable answers to all our questions. He was hugely helpful."
Richard Deitsch will edit ‘The Year’s Best Sports Writing 2023’
"As a close reader of sports journalism for many years, Richard is well equipped to continue the tradition of this premier sports writing collection."
Kate Fagan talks Brittney Griner, the rise of women’s sports, her new book, and her passion for sneakers
'There is a ton of room for growth (in women's sports) and it’s been undervalued'
Dan Levitt talks “Intentional Balk” book on MLB cheating, including a century-plus of sign-stealing schemes
"The modern prism binoculars were really only introduced in Germany in 1894, and five years later, they're over here and a team's using them to steal signs."
Jemele Hill’s ‘Uphill’ is a raw, revealing account of her journey as a Black woman in sports media
"ESPN can be a difficult environment for anybody, as it simultaneously breeds competitiveness and ruthlessness."