Books in the Sporting series

Demonstrates how fantasy sport offers a space in which its participants experience gendered power while they engage in an active, competitive fandom

At the 1968 Olympics, Tommie Smith came in first in the 200-meter dash. As they received their medals, he and bronze winner John Carlos each raised a black-gloved fist, creating an indelible image of courage and protest that still resonates forty years later. This autobiography presents the story of that moment.

Examines what it means historically, culturally, socioeconomically, and politically to be a bicycle transportation advocate/activist. Presenting an underground subculture of bike enthusiasts who aggressively resist car culture, this book maps out the cultural trajectories between mobility, technology, urban space and everyday life.

How neoliberal politics appropriates sports for its own ends

Features a scholar and a soccer fan telling us what the game meant for him.

Muhammad Ali (born Cassius Clay) has always engendered an emotional reaction from the public. This title describes Ali's pre-championship bouts, the management of his career and his legacy, exploring the promotional aspects of Ali and how they were wrapped up in political, economic, and cultural 'ownership'.

From bestselling author David Wangerin, a history of America's curious relationship with the "beautiful game"