Most Popular Books by Sports Illustrated

The team rankings, players, and statistics of college sports are constantly changing, and no one covers this better than Sports Illustrated. Here is the ultimate guide to the year in college sports.

For decades, Sports Illustrated has chronicled hockey''s greatest spectacle: the pursuit of the Stanley Cup. Now, SI celebrates the incomparable grandeur and spirit with a lavish commemorative book featuring the magazine''s iconic photography alongside classic, archival stories from legendary writers. Along with overviews of notable teams and championships, this new volume includes stats, facts, and anecdotes spanning Stanley Cup history. The nostalgic past meets the electric present in this ultimate examination of hockey''s storied event. Bringing NHL history to life by diving into the legendary SI archives, Sports Illustrated The Stanley Cup is essential for every hockey fan''s collection.

Featuring thrilling full-color action photos and insightful commentary, this book lets you revisit all the memorable moments in sports from the past year whenver you like.

Nothing in sports history has so stirred the blood of diehard fans as a good rivalry. Here, gathered in a single volume, are some of the most legendary, from Ohio State-Michigan in college football to Bears-Packers in the pros; from Celtics-Lakers in basketball to Rangers-Bruins in hockey; from Giants-Dodgers in baseball to Nicklaus-Palmer in golf; from Navratilova-Evert in tennis to Ali-Frazier in boxing. Illustrated with unforgettable photos of the key moments in the rivalries and filled with informative essays on how the rivalries took shape, this book highlights those contests which were the most dramatic and which personalities became pivotal. Greatest Rivalries also includes statistics, sidebars and excerpts from the pages of Sports Illustrated.

A new, fully illustrated gift book commemorating the unparalleled rise, fall, and comeback of golf''s greatest champion Tiger Woods turned pro at age 20 in 1996, rapidly ascending to become the No. 1 ranked player in the world at age 21 and the youngest player ever to achieve the career Grand Slam. Woods'' second decade on the tour was one of reinvention, marked by injuries and personal struggles before a comeback that culminated in Woods first major win in 11 years at the 2019 Masters. In celebration of Woods'' first quarter century on the professional circuit, those moments and memories are collected in Tiger Woods: Celebrating 25 Years on the PGA Tour. Capturing the magic of Woods'' career as only Sports Illustrated™ can, this new volume includes more than 100 full-color photographs, some of which have become nearly as iconic as the man himself—from Woods'' earliest days on the golf course with his father to his play alongside his son, Charlie, in 2020. This commemorative book also features some of the best written coverage of Woods''s career from the pages of Sports Illustrated™, including pieces by Frank Deford, Rick Reilly, Gary Smith, Alan Shipnuck, and more.

Celebrate the championship glory and Hall of Fame personalities that make the Los Angeles Lakers one of the most iconic franchises in all of sports Standard-bearers for basketball greatness, the Los Angeles Lakers have thrilled their loyal fans since the franchise moved west in 1960. Led by Elgin Baylor and Jerry West, they raced to the top of the league and refused to slow down, with superstars like Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O''Neal and LeBron James carrying the torch on the way to 17 NBA championships.Sports Illustrated™ now celebrates the Lakers with an extraordinary collection of classic writing and photographs from the pages of SI. This commemorative book also spotlights the players, championships and stats that have made the Lakers the greatest show on earth.Featuring a foreword by Howard Beck and stories by Frank DeFord, Jack McCallum, Chris Ballard and more, this is an essential volume for Lakers fans.

A guide for the beginning rider that discusses the basic skills of horsemanship, with information on buying and caring for a horse.

Celebrate the championship glory, Hall of Fame personalities, and passionate fans that make the New York Mets one of the most historic franchises in baseball Once an intrepid expansion club, the New York Mets have now thrilled their loyal fans for six decades. Sports Illustrated™ celebrates the franchise with The New York Mets, an extraordinary collection of classic stories and photographs from the pages of SI. This commemorative book salutes the World Series teams of 1969 and 1986 while spotlighting legendary stars like Casey Stengel, Tom Seaver, Keith Hernandez, Mike Piazza, and David Wright. From the Polo Grounds to Shea Stadium to Citi Field, fans will unearth countless gems from the Mets'' past on each page of this celebration.

A must-have book for inquisitive young sports fans, this collection of sports trivia entertains as it informs, presenting insider knowledge from the world of sports in the distinct Sports Illustrated Kids style. More than simply a list of questions and answers, this full-color, interactive book details the answers to sports'' curious questions — Why is the NHL''s trophy called the Stanley Cup? Who was baseball''s first designated hitter? When were the first Olympics held? Why is San Francisco''s football team called the 49ers? — complete with photos and illustrations that entertain as they inform. Featuring hundreds of questions, young fans will be stumping the adult sports fans in their lives with their expert insider knowledge.

Contains profiles of the world''s greatest athletes, year-by-year records in each sport, and statistics for all sports.

Celebrating a New York icon and one of baseball''s most beloved superstars Derek Jeter made his major-league debut at age 20 in 1995. The following year, he earned Rookie of the Year honors as the starting shortstop as the Yankees won the team''s first championship since 1978. Over the next two decades, Jeter kept hitting and the Yankees kept winning. By the time he hung up his pinstripes at the end of the 2014 season, the Yankee captain had collected five World Series rings and 3,465 hits. He was named to 14 American League All-Star teams and boasts a .321 career batting average in the World Series. It was no surprise when Jeter was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility in 2020, receiving more than 99% of the vote. In celebration of Jeter''s induction in Cooperstown in 2021, these moments and memories are collected in Derek Jeter: A Celebration of the Yankee Captain, a fully illustrated gift book commemorating the career of the most beloved Yankee of his generation. Featuring more than 100 photographs and unparalleled written coverage from the pages of Sports Illustrated, this new volume provides readers a complete portrait of the ultimate team player who became a role model and a baseball icon—from earning the Yankees starting shortstop job in spring training in 1996 to his record-setting postseason play and his walk-off single in his final game at Yankee Stadium. This lavish keepsake also features Sports Illustrated''s best written coverage of Jeter''s career, including pieces by Tom Verducci, Joe Posnanski, Michael Silver, and more.

Fully revised and updated with today''s superstars! The ref blows the whistle, the striker approaches for kickoff, feet fly— a soccer match is underway! With a fun mix of Sports Illustrated action photography, simple text, a full glossary of terms, and awesome graphics, My First Book of Soccer introduces readers to the world''s favorite game. Kids (and probably a few adults, too) will learn how the clock counts "up" and never stops, what an offside means, what''s up with those yellow cards, and how kicks become a gooooaaaallll! Illustrated "rookie" characters appears on every page, guiding the reader moment by moment, and helping to make My First Book of Soccer an ideal shared reading experience between parents and their little rookies before, during, and after the game.

Now available as a board book for budding football fans! My First Book of Football coaches young kids through the game of football with a visual retelling of an actual NFL game--from the nail-biting coin toss to the exhilarating winning touchdown! Rules, plays, and basics of the game are all explained using a fun mix of Sports Illustrated action photography, simple text with engaging graphics, and a full glossary of essential terms and phrases including punt, tackle, kickoff, end zone and more. An illustrated rookie player character also appears on every page, providing fun facts to help the next generation of fans better understand the game. Perfect for the youngest fans, My First Book of Football is meant to be a shared reading experience between parents and their rookies before, during, and after game day.

Sports Illustrated followed The Great One''s career right from the very beginning. Starting in 1978, when Gretzky was a young phenom playing for the Soo Greyhounds, they had their best writers cover his rise to fame and subsequent dominance of the sport. His staggering career stats tend to overshadow the struggles he faced in his career -- the early days in Edmonton, when he was establishing himself as the greatest player, but could not lead his team to a cup. The years after the trade that shook the hockey world he spent years trying to lead a new team to glory, only managing to reach the final once more, in 1993, and losing in five games. Covered as well are his forgotten goal-droughts, the thoughts that he had lost his touch in the early nineties. His struggles with injury and playing though his father''s near death. The Great One reads not like a sports book, but a biography of one of the greatest athletes of all time. Sports Illustrated''s greatest writers all contribute articles, EM Swift, Michael Farber, Jack Kalla, to tell the complete story of Wayne Gretzky''s career.

Inspirational and aspirational. Fearless and phenomenal. The 101 women athletes every fan needs to know! The Big Book of WHO Women in Sports profiles extraordinary athletes who shaped the narratives of their sports. The best women athletes— past and present— including Billie Jean King, Serena Williams, Nadia Comaneci, Simone Biles, and dozens more are grouped into these categories: Superstars who reinvented what it means to be a sports celebrity, Wonder Women who transcend sports and created seismic shifts in our culture, Trail Blazers who broke barriers and paved the way for others to follow, Record Breakers who set new standards for excellence, and the Champions who showed heart and gumption as winners. All of their stories bring excellence in women''s sports to readers hungry for empowering stories for kids— girls and boys alike.Fully updated to include today''s stars, this fun collection of questions and answers will have kids stumping their friends and adult sports fans with their expert knowledge.

Americas No. 1 sports almanac since its introduction 15 years ago, the Sports Illustrated Almanac has got 2005 covered, from football to fencing, hockey to handball, and everything in between. Spanning 896 pages, the Sports Illustrated Almanac features essays by top Sports Illustrated writers, all-time stats and records, and ticketing and venue information for pro baseball, basketball, football and hockey. The Sports Illustrated Almanac 2006 is the ultimate guide to the year in sports. Americas #1 sports almanac since 1991. The ultimate argument-ender and guide to the year in sports. Packed with comprehensive statistics, colorful essays, humorous anecdotes from every major sport and dozens of minor ones. Includes the 2005 World Series results as well as a full round-up of all major sports. New special Trivia Guide included- A great way to test your sports knowledge.

A guide to training and disciplining dogs, with advice on housebreaking, manners, obedience, and field training.

Big Book of WHO is a book your young sports fans will return to again and again! This 128-page collection features the brightest stars in sports, past and present. The editors of Sports Illustrated Kids profile the top stars in sports history, with thrilling sports photography and age-appropriate writing that Sports Illustrated Kids is famous for. This fully updated edition includes today''s stars alongside sports'' all-time greats – from Michael Jordan to LeBron James, Tom Brady to Patrick Mahomes, Mia Hamm to Megan Rapinoe, Babe Ruth to Mookie Betts, and more. Completely redesigned to match the modern look of Sports Illustrated Kids, this fun collection of questions and answers will have kids stumping their friends and adult sports fans with their expert knowledge of sports'' brightest stars.

Big Book of WHO is a book your young sports fans will return to again and again! Football is a game of stars. From gridiron greats such as Joe Montana and Jim Brown to Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes, this newly revised and updated edition of The Big Book of Who: Football is a collection of the 101 football stars every fan needs to know, past and present. Featuring the latest NFL photography and the most current information about football''s best players, this Sports Illustrated Kids reference book for young sports fans is written in a fun and easy-to-navigate question and answer format. Player profiles, facts, and stats are organized into five comprehensive categories: Champions, Personalities, Record Breakers, Super Scorers and Yardage Kings.Completely redesigned to match the modern look of Sports Illustrated Kids, this fun collection of questions and answers will have kids stumping their friends and adult sports fans with their expert knowledge of football''s brightest stars.

Features essays, player profiles, and statistics for the 2002 sports year, covering football, baseball, hockey, tennis, boxing, and other sports; and includes coverage of the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympic Games, and month-by-month event listings for 2003.

From the leader in sports writing comes a collection of stories that examine just about every aspect of the game: the players, the league and what it means to the fans. For true hockey fans, there is no sport as great, as fast, as competitive, or as important as their beloved hockey game. The teams, the organizations, and the players are a part of their family and Saturday night is better known as hockey night. As children, we hockey fans would wake at 6am, jump into the back of a cold station wagon and head off with Dad or Mom at the wheel to our hockey games. Sleep deprived, cold and tired - it didn''t matter how low we felt because as soon as those skates were laced, it was game-on! We traded the cards, we followed the players, and we watched as our team fought through the regular season to earn their rightful place in the post season. There is nothing like the feeling of seeing your team go all the way, seeing them hoist that cherished Cup that Lord Stanley so kindly gifted to the Dominion of Canada, seeing the tears in the eyes of these grown men, these ice warriors. We love this game of ours, and we can''t get enough, so thank you Sports Illustrated for bringing us more. In this book, Sports Illustrated''s most prolific hockey writers give us the honest goods on hockey. They tell us about the players, the infractions, the best series, the most contentious of battles and the most glorious of victories. This is hockey in its truest form. This is hockey writing for hockey lovers and with an array of Sports Illustrated photos throw in for added benefit. This is just about the best damn book available on hockey, anywhere, period.

With more than 250 photographs and behind-the-scenes images, Swimsuit Portfolio: The Explorers Edition offers an exclusive tour with models and photographers seeking adventure in the world''s most luscious locales.

The editors of "Sports Illustrated" revisit the destinations of their most recent travels to bring together a lavish, large-format collection in what is sure to be the first in a series of annual swimsuit yearbooks. 100 color photos.

Fully revised and updated with today''s superstars! The puck drops, skates flash, and sticks fly-a hockey game is underway! With a fun mix of Sports Illustrated action photography, simple text, a full glossary of terms, and cool graphics, My First Book of Hockey introduces readers to the basics. Kids (and maybe a few adults, too!) will learn how power plays work, how the three-period game flows, what a hat trick is, what''s up with the referee''s crease, and more. An illustrated "rookie" character appears on every page, guiding the reader moment by moment, and helping to make My First Book of Hockey an ideal shared reading experience between parents and their young rookies before, during, and after the game.

Along with stunning photography--including every one of the magazine''s covers since 1954--and the great writing that has appeared in "Sports Illustrated''s" pages, this invaluable volume is chock-full of facts and figures spanning a half-century of American sports. 300+ photos.

Through 100 evocative, often stunning photographs, as well as the stories that accompany them, Sports Illustrated visits the great arc of football, America''s most popular spectator sport. From the dawn of the professional era, through the days of Vince Lombardi and Johnny Unitas, the westward expansion and the thrilling Super Bowls of today, football''s rich and remarkable history is here. Unforgettable events such as the Greatest Game Ever Played, Joe Namath''s guarantee before Super Bowl III and Nick Foles''s Philly Special live in a continuum with stirring photos of the game''s most beloved and largest personalities such as Jim Brown, Walter Payton, Bill Parcells, Tom Brady, Patrick Mahomes and many more. Sports Illustrated''s unmatched storytelling is in high form in a book that renders exquisite anecdotes, and explores football''s heritage and uniquely American character, all in unforgettable style.

Includes information on athletes considered to be outstanding in their respective sports.

Star athletes who shine off the field tell you, in their own words, about their outside interests.

It''s the ultimate supermodel yearbook. Join the four photographers whose work was featured in the 2011 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue on a behind-the-scenes account of their travels, revisiting their experiences through never-before-seen images and exclusive commentary. In this large-format, 176-page collection, Swimsuit Portfolio: Fantasy Islands showcases 17 of the world''s most exquisite bodies at four exotic beach locations-Turtle Island in Fiji, Sentosa Island in Singapore, Peter Island in the British Virgin Islands and Boracay Island in the Philippines. Grab your passport and take the tour with Brooklyn Decker, Irina Shayk, Hilary Rhoda, Esti Ginzburg and Christine Teigen (among others) as your guides. With dozens of previously unpublished swimsuit shots, it''s an expanded look at the making of the magazine''s best-selling issue.

Providing a complete review of the year in sports, this authoritative reference provides statistical reports, photographs, histories, previews, and special features on the world''s major sports.