Sports Corruption

Instant New York Times Bestseller! “Fascinating … deeply American … the story of a town that needs a different kind of hero. The plot is so propulsive, it blows you away. This is a great one.” —Morning Joe After a shocking accident, Silas Tucker’s legendary football career is...

The riveting and suspenseful account of two young FBI agents in a pursuit of a drug cartel's most fearsome leader, Miguel Treviño. Drugs, money, cartels: this is what FBI rookie Scott Lawson expected when he was sent to the border town of Laredo, but instead he’s deskbound writing...

Every sport has its unique, rich, and captivating history. But they also have a dark side. One that they don’t want you to know about. For every story of a local hero becoming an international sporting star, there is also a story of corruption, shame, and suspicion. But where can you hear about these incredible and captivating stories? Right here. Crossing the Line will tell you all about some of the biggest sporting scandals, from match-fixing to cheating, and everything in between. This book will tell of famous stories of cheating in sports, the motivations behind them, and the ...

From a New York Times bestselling author, sports journalist, and fellow believer comes a riveting exploration of the sports-centered Christian revival sweeping America. After a thirty-year reduction in Americans who identified as Christians, the 2020s have seen the birth of a new Christian...

In Metrovale, basketball isn’t just a game — it’s a fault line. When a doctored video ignites a citywide scandal, rising NBA star Jalen “Skyline” Redd becomes the face of a controversy he didn’t create. Overnight, he’s accused of point‑shaving, targeted by a shadowy betting syndicate, and dragged into a fan war that splits the city in half. Inside the arc, Jalen dominates. Beyond the arc, WNBA legend Arielle “The Architect” Vega reigns supreme. Together, they become unwilling symbols of a cultural battle neither asked to fight. As the league launches an investigation and...

A portion of the proceeds from Front Row Seat will be donated to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Disease research and the Positive Coaching Alliance to help coaches lead and develop America’s future leaders. America's youth sports industry has changed dramatically over the past two decades. The days of playing for your town or local YMCA team, be it baseball, soccer, basketball or lacrosse were coming to an end.

Bloomsbury presents Unfit and Improper Persons by David Bowles and Guadalupe Garcia McCall, read by Kevin Day, Kieran Maguire and Guy Kilty. ‘A very funny book that tackles some serious football issues.’ Gary Lineker 'Witty and wise.' Clare Balding ‘Brilliant. Blows the lid off football...

Why are sports and politics so closely linked? Just what kinds of corruption and dodgy deals go on behind closed doors?Sportswashing is a growing trend used by countries and organizations to improve their public image and distract from their negative actions. The terminology may be new, but the concept is as old as time. Read this book to gain a deeper understanding of the dark side of sports, including the corruption, cheating, and impact of sportswashing on society and democracy. The topics covered will give you insight into the inextricable link between sports and politics, the ...

A high school quarterback and his family are embroiled in an abhorrent crime and its cover-up—a bold new novel that confronts American hero-worship and its irreversible consequences. HUMPTY-DUMPTY SAT ON A WALL . . . Darius Rodgers is the king of Steubenville, Ohio. Invincible, untouchable: a...

A global match-fixing conspiracy was only the beginning. The truth waiting beneath the ice will change the fate of humanity. Drew Ellington thinks he’s exposing a sports scandal — a shadowy syndicate manipulating professional tennis matches using encrypted channels and digital bribes. But while following a suspicious data trail, he uncovers something impossible: a resonance pattern hidden inside blockchain activity that shouldn’t exist. When a catastrophic harmonic pulse shatters an Icelandic research station, Drew, his wife Danielle, and their daughter Jewell are pulled into a war ...

She was hired to confirm a death. Instead, she uncovered a killing machine. In the sun-drenched, money-soaked world of Wellington, Florida—where white fences gleam and blue ribbons are worth fortunes—a champion dressage horse drops dead overnight. The official cause? Colic. The insurance payout? Over a million dollars. For Nola Gallagher, former cop turned private investigator, the case should be routine. But when an anonymous message insists “It wasn’t the colic that killed him,” Nola finds herself pulled into the darkest corners of elite equestrian sport—where horses are ...

'Exposes a dark and corrupt underworld in British football' Joao Castelo-Branco, ESPN 'Gritty, dark and inspiring - you won't have read a story like this before' Daniel Taylor, The Athletic and New York Times 'The descent from talented footballer to convicted criminal is shocking. The journey...

'Jaw-dropping revelations . . . The incredible story of [Man United] laid bare in new book' – Daily Mail 'A gripping tale, full of insight. Blackhurst is an enormously talented writer' – City A.M. From Chris Blackhurst, the former Editor of the Independent, comes The World's Biggest Cash...

Football is big business in the United States, but it plays largest in Texas. In Texas, football money is BIG money, and the best players start young. During high school, college scouts come calling, but they're only seeking winners. Nobody likes to lose. Due to past scandals, the local high school plays under court-ordered supervision. How far will they go to recruit the king of youth football?

What can Roger Federer teach us about the secret of longevity? What do the All Blacks have in common with improvised jazz musicians? What can cognitive neuroscientists tell us about what happens to the brains of sportspeople when they perform? And why did Johan Cruyff believe that beauty was...

In this compelling new book, relying on original reporting from the most dangerous corners of Rio to the halls of power in Washington, DC, Dave Zirin examines how sports and politics are colliding in remarkable fashion in Brazil, opening up an international conversation on the culture, economics, and politics of sports.

The financial system is a delicate ecosystem seeded with landmines. What if government and corporations used the bond market in a way that avoided transparency? Financial Catastrophic events don't just happen, it takes mistakes, corruption, and a catalyst. Unlikely bed fellows, Stan and Paige Jackson, a political power couple, Ezzy King, heiress of the King Citrus Corporate Empire, and Sheriff Bill Bolek find themselves in an apocalyptic world wrought with dangerous obstacles after they are thrown into financial chaos. Follow these characters as they navigate through double-dealing ...

A sunken jet. A murdered quarterback. A billion-dollar conspiracy rising from the deep. When a corporate courier jet crashes into the Caribbean near Cuba, U.S. Navy Lieutenant Jill Sinclair is sent to locate the wreckage. What she finds on the ocean floor doesn’t match the story—and someone will kill to keep the truth buried. The jet belongs to GLAD, a global online gambling empire run by the ruthless and brilliant David Choi—master of offshore money, criminal networks, and the darker corners of international sport. His reach extends from Silicon Valley boardrooms to the halls of ...

‘Mezrich’s books are the sort of engrossing reads you pick up in the airport then find the blockbuster film on the plane’ – Evening Standard From the bestselling author of The Accidental Billionaires and Bringing Down the House comes this cinematic true story about the biggest scandal in...

Alejandro Valverde - the 'Green Bullet' - was a symbol of Spanish sport. Supremely talented, hard-working beyond belief, he was ranked no.1 in the world four times before retiring in 2022. He is a champion of undeniable charisma and immense achievement - and yet also a convicted doping cheat. Appearing in a list of encoded names, Valverde was one of many at the heart of a doping ring for elite sportsmen. Discovered by Spanish police in the infamous Operacion Puerto, the revelations contained in the operation threatened to rip cycling apart.