Authors Stories

Who Plays Jerry Tarkanian In The Movie? How About Paul Giamatti?

Iconic Runnin' Rebels coach Jerry Tarkanian's son Danny has written a book about his dad, "Rebel With A Cause," and we discuss with him Jerry's fight against the NCAA and UNLV officials, his coaching style and a memorable cameo in a movie with James Caan and Nicolas Cage.
1919 Stanley Cup: Why No Champion Was Crowned

Ken Rosen, author of "1919: The Search for Mankind's Greatest Killer," explains how the series between the Montreal Canadiens and the Seattle Metropolitans ended with several players hospitalized because of the flu -- defenseman Joe Hall died -- and without a winner.
Buy Me Some Peanuts And A Paperback: Author's Unique Sales Strategy

Rafi Kohan, who wrote "The Arena," set up shop at a minor league ballpark to hawk his book about sports venues.
Talking Pucks, Books And Chow With Craig Custance Of The Athletic

Veteran hockey scribe takes unique approach of interviewing coaches for his first book.
Daniel Barbarisi: He Literally Wrote The Book About Daily Fantasy Sports

'Dueling With Kings' is also a fascinating study of how politics, high tech, human nature, psychology, law, math and capitalism all come into play.
Author Sean Jensen Talks Writing, Parenting And Randy Moss

Creator of the 'Middle School Rules' book series has collaborated with NFL star Jamaal Charles on his latest title.
Mike Pereira's Winding Road To Be Fox's NFL Rules Czar

After 10 years of high pressure as the head of the league's officiating, he breaks it down for TV viewers.
Former Raiders CEO Amy Trask Doesn't Mince Words In First Book

'If you or such young person wish to have a career in football, such language is not aberrational, it is the norm.'
'Indentured' Authors Talk Power 5, Big Ten And An Infuriating Story From LSU

Joe Nocera and Ben Strauss share some insight on the NCAA, the topic of their new book.
Author Gary Myers Talks 'Brady Vs. Manning'

Longtime NFL columnist dives into lives of two of the greatest QBs of all time in new book.