Hofstetter, Adam B

This book presents the highlights of the history of men's basketball as an official Olympic sport from 1936 to 2004 and explains that women's basketball was added to the Olympics in 1976.

Presents a brief history to the game of softball along with the rules and strategies of the game.

An introduction to the Pacific-10 Conference, reviewing the history of the Pac-10 which is composed of football teams from universities in the West and Southwest, profiling legendary coaches, players, and games, looking at team's beloved mascots, and including photographs, statistics, and a glossary.

An introduction to the Big East Conference, reviewing the history of the Big East which is composed of football teams from eight Atlantic Coast universities, profiling legendary coaches, players, and games, looking at the teams' beloved mascots, and including photographs, statistics, and a glossary.

Discusses gymnastics in the Olympics; describing the sport's Olympic history, great moments, and outstanding gymnasts. Includes time line and glossary.

Describes twelve careers that do not require a college degree for people who are interested in sports, each including such information as training requirements, salary ranges, and future outlook, as well as lists of related organizations and Web sites.