Showing results by author "David Smith" in Sports & Outdoors

Once described as rugby’s answer to Ant & Dec, David Flatman and Mark Durden-Smith are the oddest of odd couples. Now this hugely popular rugby broadcasting double act have turned to dissecting and celebrating rugby union in audiobook form. And, as you’d expect, it’s a brilliant combination of in-depth knowledge and hilarious stories.

At the 1968 Olympics, Tommie Smith came in first in the 200-meter dash. As they received their medals, he and bronze winner John Carlos each raised a black-gloved fist, creating an indelible image of courage and protest that still resonates 40 years later. In this, his autobiography, Smith fills out the story of that moment - how it came to be and where it led him, and paints a vivid picture of the long, painful backlash that came with his fame, and his fate, all of which was rapped up in his "silent gesture".

In the spirit of The Boys in the Boat comes the captivating true story of the Hawaiian cowboys who changed rodeo and the West forever.

This marvelous collection features stories from some of America’s finest and most respected writers about every outdoorsman’s favorite and most loyal hunting partner: his dog. For the first time, the stories of acclaimed writers such as Richard Ford, Tom Brokaw, Howell Raines, Rick Bass, Sydney Lea, Jim Harrison, Tom McGuane, Phil Caputo, and Chris Camuto come together in one collection. Hunters and non-hunters alike will recognize in these poignant tales the universal aspects of owning dogs.

They call it the “Death Zone” – 26,000 feet high, close to the roof of the world, where the planet’s rotation causes 140 mph winds. What makes alpine climbers risk fortunes and even their lives in order to stand for five minutes on the world’s highest peak? Mount Everest is also the wind-swept battlefield for personality conflicts, the unfolding of ego-driven dramas, and the sometimes unheralded stories of courage and sacrifice as one climber lays down his life for another.1996 marked a tragic climbing season in Nepal when icy storms blew in and left a number of climbers dead.

Black Athlete White Athlete is a thought-provoking and insightful book that helps individuals clearly understand the situations that they are currently experiencing. This book provides solutions to overcome challenges in the various areas of life. This book also helps to enlighten, inspire, and nurture the daily tasks needed for mental stability now and in the future.

4 racers talk all things circle track racing. We talk current racing and racing history with all types of racers!

Positive Regression is a NASCAR podcast for the thinking fan, hosted by David Smith and Alan Cavanna.

This book contains proven steps and strategies on how to step up your game and be the best. Use these tips today to become a better tennis player today! The book is divided into five chapters which attempt to introduce you to the game by describing the court, the basics you need to know in the game, the rules, and the strategies and tactics you need to employ in the game.

Podcast dedicated to covering the top stories and events across the world of sports, along with opinionated predictions, debates, fantasy advice, and more. Hosted by Dave Smith, Nic Young, Steve Namkoong, Daniel Murphree, and Warron Wilcox. Find us on X: @PodBall

Podcast dedicated to covering the top stories and events across the world of sports, along with opinionated predictions, debates, fantasy advice, and more. Hosted by Dave Smith, Nic Young, Steve Namkoong, Daniel Murphree, and Warron Wilcox. Find us on X: @PodBall

We review guns and gear that we have, would like to have and others that we just find interesting. We also will look at different self defense scenarios and discuss the good and bad of what happened. We will hit on a little of what is in the news concerning guns to include legislation that is being proposed and passed.