Experienced attorney and sports enthusiast Freedman provides a comprehensive and extremely informative discussion of the antitrust legislation that affects professional sports--now undeniably a major business in the United States. In addition to thorough coverage of such legal aspects of professional sports as exemption and non-exemption from antitrust laws, anti-competitive practices, restraints of trade, and state regulation, Freedman also provides relevant case law and supporting decisions throughout. Following an introductory section outlining the history of professional sports law and an overview of legal relationships in professional sports, Freedman traces the experience of each of the major sports--baseball, football, basketball, hockey, boxing, wrestling, tennis, golf, and soccer--as pertains to antitrust laws. He offers an incisive analysis of monopolistic aspects of professional sports and other anti-competitive practices against the professional athlete and also examines state regulations and tort and contract liability in professional sports. He concludes with a chapter on the relationship between professional sports and First Amendment freedom of expression.

This early work on The custom of the country is a fascinating novel of the period and still an interesting read today. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Wrestling and music are Kurt's first loves, running is his oldest love. Kurt takes his music writing talents to storytelling. Join him through 10 years of running half marathons, marathons, and even a triathlon. You will read about Nashville, Virginia Beach, Washington DC, homeless people, Shingles, going home, death, floods, a near ambulance ride, beanie weenies, and even hemorrhoids. You will laugh. You will cry. You might even sing a song. You will feel the pain of running 26.2 miles and the joy of crossing that finish line. At the end of each race, you will read about a lesson relating to running that race with how to live life. So take that first step with Kurt. You won't be sorry.

Originally published in 1882 this early work on Float Fishing and Spinning is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. This fascinating work is thoroughly recommended for inclusion on the bookshelf of all anglers containing chapters on Barbel, Roach, Pike and many others. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original artwork and text.

'The Wrong Outfit' by Al Gregg, is a powerful novel about a boy called Adam Nedman, who grows up through the 1970's and 80's and is greatly affected by both Football and Punk. 'At times, a journey into Punk Rock's own "Heart of Darkness," Al realistically captures the moment Punk Rock finally implodes. If you want to know what it was like to be a young Punk Rocker, on the ground, at the time - you won't find a better/sharper book than this.' Dave Parsons (Sham 69) 'A brilliantly talented new writer.' Honey Bane 'Replete with childlike wonderment and an aficionado's knowledge, Al Gregg might just as well do for Chelsea (and Punk Rock), as what Nick Hornby did for Arsenal (and Bruce Springsteen). A must for all purveyors of the Punk movement. An absolute must for all football fans.' David Marx (Forward writer for Alex Ogg's - 'No More Heroes')

This early work is a fascinating read for any fisherman containing much information and anecdote that is still useful and practical today. A dozen full page maps of fishing in Maine accompany the text. Contents Include: Part One: What to Catch and How to Catch Them - In General; The Brook Trout; The Landlocked Salmon; Atlantic-Salmon; Bass, Pickerel and Perch; Salt-Water Fishing; Part Two: Where to Catch Them - The St. John River-Fish River Lakes Region; The Moosehead Lake-Katahdin Region; The Rangeley Region; The Washington County Region; The Belgrade Lakes-Kennebec Lakes Region; The Sebago Region; Appendix I: Maine Inland Fishing Laws; Appendix II: Fish and Game Wardens; Appendix III: Maine Publicity Bureau Offices; and an Index of Proper Names. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Cheaters, gamblers, drugs, and violence. Sound like the latest action/adventure film? It is most likely playing in a stadium, ice rink, track field, basketball court, or ballpark near you. We're talking about the larger-than-life scandals that often surround and sometimes engulf the world of sports. Covering everything from the little leagues to college and professional sports, Sports Scandals offers students an intriguing, readable guide to the most notorious scandals in American sports history. Each chapter focuses on a specific category of scandal, including race-related, gender-related, drug-related, violence-related, recruiting and academic-related, and coaching scandals. Insightful, in-depth entries offer and overview of the historical and cultural context, what occurred and who was involved, as well as the response to the scandal. Entries within chapters clearly outline the diversity of viewpoints surrounding the scandal as well as the associated ethical, moral, and legal issues. Highlighting why sport scandals matter to athletes, to coaches, to teams, to organizations, to the media, and to the public, this volume is an ideal resource for both ready reference and for reading cover-to-cover. Among the scandals featured: BLMichael Vick busted for bad newz kennels BLBasketbrawl BLMike Tyson bites Evander Holyfield BLBay Area Laboratory Co-operative (BALCO) BLBarry Bonds, home run king BLWorld Series for sale! The 1919 Chicago Black Sox BLPete Rose banned from baseball BLUniversity of Colorado recruiting and sex scandals BLAcademic cheating shocks West Point in 1951 BLSouthern Methodist University Football given death penalty BLDon Imus takes cheap shot at Rutgers basketball playersBLMuhammad Ali versus the U.S. military BLBombing of Atlanta Olympics in 1996

Here is one of the first books specifically geared for legal practitioners involved in liability arising out of participation in professional and amateur athletics. In a lively and highly readable manner, Yasser applies tort law principles to a wide variety of sports cases--from such publicized cases as Dale Hackbart v. Boobie Clark, Rudy Tomjanovich v. The Los Angeles Lakers, and Bill Walton v. Dr. Cook to the more obscure such as Virgil v. Time Inc. and Spahn v. Julian Messner Inc. In each he expertly underscores relevant, useful information that can be used in daily practice. The author, a torts professor and sports fan, examines in a sports setting such torts as negligence, products liability, and intentional interference with contractual relations. In each chapter, Professor Yasser prints edited versions of the landmark sports cases, takes an in-depth look at one major legal issue, and provides a broad summary of the law and a bibliography. "Harvard Law RevieW"

Here is one of the first books specifically geared for legal practitioners involved in liability arising out of participation in professional and amateur athletics. In a principles to a wide variety of sports cases and expertly underscores relevant information that can be used in daily practice. In each chapter, he systematically covers a particular situtation, giving a complete perspective of every aspect. Introductory comments outline the germane substantive law and set the stage for the case and materials section. Landmark cases are reviewed and Yasser takes an indepth look at an important case or issue. To round out the chapter, he raises points that are pertinent to the subject matter and provides a bibliography of outstanding legal literature.

It is London 1908, and the huge crowds will not be seen again until London 2012. But it has been a controversial and often unhappy Olympics, riven by American-British tensions. The marathon has promised to rise above the ill-feeling. It has taken on a life all of its own, and been hyped as "the greatest long-distance race in the history of the world." And so it proves, as its climax goes beyond the hype, introducing quite unimaginable drama.... and yet greater controversy.

The book is about growing up in the south and coaching children's football for 30 years.

Originally published in 1855, this early work on Horses and Hounds is both expensive and difficult to find in its first edition.With detailed chapters on all aspects of Fox hunting with horses and hounds, this fascinating work is thoroughly recommended for inclusion on the bookshelf of all Hunters. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

"Fame to Infamy: Race, Sport, and the Fall from Grace" follows the paths of sports figures who were embraced by the general populace but who, through a variety of circumstances, real or imagined, found themselves falling out of favor with the public. The contributors focus on the roles played by athletes, the media, and fans in describing how once-esteemed popular figures find themselves scorned by the same public that at one time viewed them as heroic, laudable, or otherwise respectable.

The book examines a wide range of sports and eras, and includes essays on Barry Bonds, Kirby Puckett, Mike Tyson, Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa, Branch Rickey, Joe Louis and Max Schmeling, Michael Jordan, Wilt Chamberlain, and Jim Brown, as well as an afterword by noted scholar Jack Lule and an introduction by the editors. "Fame to Infamy" is an interdisciplinary volume encompassing numerous approaches in tracing the evolution of each subject's reputation and shifting public image.

The Reese Boys is the story of a man, his five sons, and a dream that took 25 years to bring to fruition. The story tells of joy, pain, grief, death, success, fame, and fortune, along with paramilitary action and millions of dollars changing hands along the way. All in the name of football. Told by a man named Walter Reese that had one son named Ray, Walter watched the entire story transpire from the very beginning. Not ever mentioning himself, Walter tells a story that will re-instill your feelings for family, friendships and dreams. You will take a roller coaster ride with one thing after another throwing a surprise or curve ball at you. Ray and Robin Reese have identical twin boys on the same day at the same hospital in 1976 that Tom and Toni Tyler have twin girls. Doctor Dave Dixon introduced Ray and Tom at the baby viewing window and a family friendship started that grew stronger and stronger every year. Along the way, Tom had four more girls, and Ray had four more boys. These five boys and their dad grabbed the attention of America with their story. The families found happiness, joy and fun along the way, but must endure terrible pain, grief, and suffering with it. In the end, they are closer than ever. And America loves them.

A book of Short Stories about nine rodeo contestants and their chase of the rodeo dream. Rodeo Dayz also includes a short biography of each author and a short history of rodeo in the state of NY.