A collection of editorials and reports on doping in sports that provide a broad history of events and debates.

As featured on Netflix's "Bad Sport," the high-octane, Seabiscuit-meets-Scarface story of how Randy Lanier became a 1980s international sports star, soaring through the ranks of car racing while holding a dark secret: he was also one of the biggest pot smugglers in American history
As a kid, Randy Lanier dreamed of achieving four-wheel glory at the Indianapolis 500, but knew he'd never be able to afford the most

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Provides information about motor sports, reviewing the types and history of motor sports, looking at tracks, equipment, the race team, drivers and riders, and race set-up and tactics, describing driving techniques, discussing various competitions, and profiling motor sports legends.

An introduction, in simple text and photographs, to the techniques and equipment of skiing.

An exploration of soccer that describes the rules of the game, players, officials, tactics, skills, competitions, clubs, and more.

Provides an exploration of American sports over the last fifty years, detailing the expansion of athletics in American life and the rise of professional sports. Features sections organized according to decade and contains more than 150 full-color photographs.

The use of drugs by athletes has been a source of controversy within the sports world for several decades. Through a narrative-driven pro/con format supported by facts, quotes, anecdotes, and full-color illustrations this title examines issues related to performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) in sports. Topics include: Should PED Use by Athletes Be Acceptable? How Much Do PEDs Actually Improve Performance? Does Testing for PED Use Deter Athletes from...

Nike examines the history of the American shoe and apparel brand and its place in the sports world today. Readers will learn about the company's founders, innovative products, and controversies. With exciting sports photos and in-depth sidebars, the book presents a well-rounded picture of the Nike brand. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards....

Ski jumping (1/7/49, Salt Lake City, Utah), bobsledding (1/24/49, Lake Placid, New York), and motor-skiing (3/14/55, Ruhpolding, Germany) are featured in this video clip.