History of sports

Traces the history of track and field, providing information on the sport's rules, key figures, events, and philosophy.

A detailed history of the sport of tennis including its origins, evolution, cultural and sociological aspects, major tournaments, and outstanding players.

Discusses the origins and evolution of the sport of swimming, including the different types of events, the role of women in the sport, key figures, and problems facing the sport.

Discusses the origins and evolution of the game of soccer, as well as memorable events and key personalities in the game's history.

Chronicles cycling's evolution from the invention of the modern bicycle to the rise in popularity of mountain biking, describing the physical changes bikes have undergone, and discussing the sports of track and road racing. Also includes lists of awards and statistics, and an annotated bibliography.

Examines the history of hockey, discussing the origins, development, rules, strategy, and philosophy of the game; discussing some of the sport's most memorable moments and personalities; and including annotated bibliographies, and photographs.

Discusses the origins and evolution of the game of golf including memorable events, key personalities, and the game's history.

An illustrated chronicle of American football's evolution, describing the first leagues and the sport's great events and heroes up to the twenty-first century; also includes a bibliography and lists of awards and statistics.

Traces the history of basketball from its humble beginnings to the twenty-first century.

Discusses the origins and evolution of the game of baseball, as well as memorable events and key personalities in the game's history.