Books Stories

'Let Them Lead' ... Beloved Fourth-Line Grinder Earns Magical Moment

Best-selling author John U. Bacon's latest book -- "Let Them Lead: Unexpected Lessons in Leadership from America’s Worst High School Hockey Team" -- delivers uplifting lessons drawn from his own coaching experience transforming the nation's worst high school hockey team into one of the best.
Tony Parker: Tough Love From Gregg Popovich 'Sometimes Bordered On Abuse'

In his new book, "Beyond All Of My Dreams," Tony Parker writes about the special experience that he, Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili shared with Spurs coach Gregg Popovich.
Thomas Morstead: From Wrong Side Of Minneapolis Miracle To Star Of Kids' Book

Saints punter Thomas Morstead inspired Vikings fans to donate money to his foundation, and that led to his becoming the latest athlete featured in author Sean Jensen's "Middle School Rules" book series.
Nicklas Lidstrom's Crowning Moment At The Olympics In 2006

Iconic defenseman helped Red Wings to four Stanley Cups and won the Norris Trophy seven times, but his effort for Sweden in Torino was a defining achievement.
When Teemu Met Paul ...

Anaheim traded for Teemu Selanne in 1996, and he immediately clicked with Ducks star Paul Kariya, even though their personalities were complete opposites.
Derrick Rose: How John Calipari Recruited Me To Memphis

Rose was obsessed with North Carolina as a kid, and one of his childhood friends was headed to Indiana, but he opted for a different route.
What Being A Yankee Was All About: Nick Swisher On 2009 World Series Champions

Playing for the Bronx Bombers was every bit as amazing and badass as Swisher had hoped it would be.
How MLB Created A Dress Code For Reporters

Baseball leadership reacted after a media member worked a World Series in flip flops.
'Hard To Beat The Cheaters': Harbaugh, Michigan At College Football Crossroads

In 2015 the NCAA allowed schools to pay student-athletes' "full cost of attendance," (travel, food, laundry and other expenses not covered by scholarships) which was a welcome reform, but it's now being exploited to "cheat legally."
Herman Edwards Has Stories Of Soup And Brooms To Show How To Be A Better Dad

Arizona State football coach is known for homespun sayings, inspirational phrases and allegories about leadership.