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Language
English
Description
"In this powerful novel about the cost of ambition and success, a legendary athlete attempts a comeback at an age when the world considers her past her prime-from the New York Times bestselling author of Malibu Rising. Carolina Soto is undeniably fierce. She is determined to be the best professional tennis player the world has ever seen. And by the time she retires from the game in 1989 at the age of thirty-one, she is just that: the best. She has...
Pub. Date
2006
Edition
Full screen and widescreen versions.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (approximately 94 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Tom and his wife Kate bring their clan together for a memorable summer getaway. Their dream vacation turns into an outrageous competition with the overachieving, overzealous family of Tom's longtime rival.
3) Creed III
Publisher
Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (116 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
After dominating the boxing world, Adonis Creed has been thriving in both his career and family life. When a childhood friend and former boxing prodigy, Damian, resurfaces after serving a long sentence in prison, he is eager to prove that he deserves his shot in the ring. The face-off between former friends is more than just a fight. To settle the score, Adonis must put his future on the line to battle Damian a fighter who has nothing to lose.
Pub. Date
2006
Edition
Full screen ver.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (approximately 108 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
NASCAR sensation Ricky Bobby is a racing hero because of his "win at all costs" approach. He and his loyal racing partner, childhood friend Cal Naughton Jr., are a fearless duo. Dubbed "Shake" and "Bake" by their fans, the two have the ability to finish so many races in the #1 and #2 positions, with Cal always in second place. When flamboyant French Formula One driver Jean Girard challenges Ricky and Cal for the supremacy of NASCAR, Ricky must face...
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2015]
Lexile measure
880L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color).
Language
English
Description
Profiles famous football rivalries, such as the Vikings vs. the Packers, the Patriots vs. the Colts, the Bears vs. the Packers, and the Giants vs. the Eagles. Includes statistics for each team, a glossary, and a list of additional resources.
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2016]
Lexile measure
880L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 pages) : illustrations (some color).
Language
English
Description
Explores a number of rivalries between NASCAR racers from throughout NASCAR history, including those rivalries between Mario Andretti vs. A.J. Foyt and Dale Earnhardt Jr. vs. Kasey Kahne.
Pub. Date
2006
Edition
Widescreen ed. ; Unrated ed.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (approximately 121 min.) : anamorphic, sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
NASCAR sensation Ricky Bobby is a racing hero because of his "win at all costs" approach. He and his loyal racing partner, childhood friend Cal Naughton Jr., are a fearless duo. Dubbed "Shake" and "Bake" by their fans, the two have the ability to finish so many races in the #1 and #2 positions, with Cal always in second place. When flamboyant French Formula One driver Jean Girard challenges Ricky and Cal for the supremacy of NASCAR, Ricky must face...
11) The legends club: Dean Smith, Mike Krzyzewski, Jim Valvano, and an epic college basketball rivalry
Author
Lexile measure
1040L
Language
English
Description
On March 18, 1980, the immensely powerful Duke basketball program announced the hiring of its new coach -- the man who would resurrect the team, restore glory to Duke, and defeat the legendary Dean Smith, who coached down the road at UNC Chapel Hill and had turned UNC into a powerhouse. Duke's new man was Mike Krzyzewski. The only problem was, no one knew who Krzyzewski was, he had a so-so record in his short time as head coach of Army, and worst...
Author
Series
Publisher
12-Story Library, an imprint of Peterson Publishing Company and Press Room Editions
Pub. Date
2015.
Lexile measure
740L
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"This book highlights 12 of the fiercest rivalries between NFL teams past and present. Each spread contains fascinating facts and stats to explain the importance of each subject" --
Author
Series
Publisher
SportsZone, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2017]
Lexile measure
820L
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"From good guys ("faces") to bad guys ("heels") and everything in between, Pro Wrestling's Greatest will give young readers a look inside the thrilling world of professional wrestling. Each book builds suspense as a top ten list counts down to the biggest and best in each category. Readers will learn the secrets and stories behind these legendary athletes and their exploits in the ring." -- Page [4] of cover.
15) Grudge match
Pub. Date
2014
Edition
Rental edition ; Widescreen ver.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (113 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Henry 'Razor' Sharp and Billy 'The Kid' McDonnen are old boxing rivals who come out of retirement for one final match. On their first encounter in decades, their long-festering feud erupts into an unintentionally hilarious melee that instantly goes viral. The sudden social media frenzy transforms their local grudge match into a must-see HBO event. Now, if they can just survive the training, they may actually live to fight again.
Pub. Date
2023
Physical Desc
3 DVD videos (133, 130, 116 mins.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Creed: Adonis Johnson never knew his famous father, world heavyweight champion Apollo Creed, who died before he was born. Still, there's no denying that boxing is in his blood, so Adonis heads to Philadelphia, the site of Apollo Creed's legendary match with a tough upstart named Rocky Balboa.
Creed II: Life has become a balancing act for Adonis Creed. Between personal obligations and training for his next big fight, he is up against the challenge...
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2020]
Lexile measure
920L
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Anything can happen in a professional soccer game. A team that barely makes it to the playoffs can win it all on a penalty kick for the league championship. The underdog can always rise to the occasion to beat the best in history-making moments. These thrilling upsets are part of what makes professional soccer so exciting" -- Page [4] cover.
Author
Pub. Date
2005
Physical Desc
xii, 324 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
Boxing's true Cinderella story: James J. Braddock, dubbed "Cinderella Man" by Damon Runyon, was a once promising light heavyweight for whom a string of losses and a broken right hand happened to coincide with the Great Crash of 1929. With one good hand, he was forced to labor on the docks of Hoboken. Only his manager still believed in him. The diminutive, loquacious Jew and the burly, quiet Irishman made one of boxing's oddest couples, but together...
Author
Series
Publisher
SportsZone, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2018]
Lexile measure
980L
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Readers will find out about the greatest rivals in NBA history from Reggie Miller vs the New York Knicks to LeBron James vs the Golden State Warriors" --