
SPORTING BEST
by Kenan Malik
My essay on CLR James’ Beyond a Boundary got me to thinking about my favourite sports books. And, after much torment and tussle, I finally settled on my list of the sporting best in print. And before anyone mentions it, I know that I have missed out Nick Hornby’s Fever Pitch. It may be everyone else’s favourite sports book, but it’s not mine. If you are intrigued enough to want to read any of the books, click on the cover. […]
Categories: Culture & Books, Sport • Tags: clr james, david storey, muhammad ali, norman mailer, sporting books, sports