Bishop, Jenn
Summary: New to Cincinnati, where her father is now coach of the University basketball team, eighth-grader Aurora (called Rory) finds herself isolated by the heated team rivalries--especially when it turns out her new friend Abby's father has a mysterious feud with Rory's father that threatens her new friendship.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Chronicle Books 2023
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Summary: "What makes a good rivalry? Sometimes it's two teams going head-to-head. Sometimes it's two players trying to one up each other. Sometimes it's fans egging each other on. Baseball is full of rivalries just like these. From college clashes to major league matchups, read on to discover some of the sports' biggest rivalries." --
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796.357 BORDoeden, Matt
Summary: "Competition can be fierce on the football field. From NFL matchups to college clashes, teams and players give their all, and passionate fans support them every step of the way. Learn the history behind some of football's biggest rivalries and decide who comes out on top"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796.332 DOEDoeden, Matt
Summary: "From clashes on college courts to big-time matchups in NBA and WNBA, basketball is an intense game. But what makes a great rivalry? Is it a showdown between two well-matched teams? Is it one player breaking another's record? From slam dunks to national championships, learn about some of basketball's most memorable rivalries"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796.323 DOESummary: NASCAR sensation Ricky Bobby is a racing hero because of his "win at all costs" approach. He and his loyal racing partner, childhood friend Cal Naughton Jr., are a fearless duo. Dubbed "Shake" and "Bake" by their fans, the two have the ability to finish so many races in the #1 and #2 positions, with Cal always in second place. When flamboyant French Formula One driver Jean Girard challenges...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2006
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1 available in Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD Movie TalladegaFurudate, Haruichi
Summary: "Karasuno has successfully defeated Tohru Oikawa and Aoba Johsai in their practice match, but the team's future doesn't look so bright. The match uncovered serious holes in Karasuno's defense, which would be fatal in a real game! What they need is a defense expert, a libero, to cover their holes for them. It turns out Karasuno does have a libero named Yu Nishinoya, but he was suspended for one...
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Publisher / Publication Date: VIZ Media 2016
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1 available in Young Adult Graphic Novels, Call number: YA 741.5 HAICopies Available at Fife Lake
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Summary: Carrie Soto is fierce, and her determination to win at any cost has not made her popular. But by the time she retires from tennis, she is the best player the world has ever seen. She has shattered every record and claimed twenty Grand Slam titles. And if you ask Carrie, she is entitled to every one. She sacrificed nearly everything to become the best, with her father, Javier, as her coach. A...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Random House Audio 2022
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1 available in Compact Disc Audio Book, Call number: CD FIC REIYu, Bill
Summary: "Isabella Clemente is a champion all-around gymnast. After a summer at gymnastics camp, she is looking forward to winning a national championship. But then the current national champion transfers to Peabody! Isabella sees Morgan as a rival. Can she get past this when Morgan offers Isabella help?" --
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Publisher / Publication Date: Graphic Planet, an imprint of Magic Wagon 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Graphic Novels, Call number: J 741.5 YUHorikoshi, Kōhei
Summary: What would the world be like if 80 percent of the population manifested superpowers called "Quirks"? Heroes and villains would be battling it out everywhere! Being a hero would mean learning to use your power, but where would you go to study? The Hero Academy of course! But what would you do if you were one of the 20 percent who were born Quirkless? The final stages of the U.A. High sports...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Viz Media 2016
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1 available in Young Adult Graphic Novels, Call number: YA FIC HORBorden, Dani
Summary: "The most popular sport in the world is guaranteed to have its fair share of rivalries. Does winning a World Cup make a team the best? Or does Olympic gold deserve the glory? Discover some of soccer's biggest rivalries past and present and decide for yourself who's the best"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint 2024
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Summary: "The Legends Club is a sports book that captures an era in American sport and culture, documenting the inside view of a decade of absolutely incredible competition. Feinstein pulls back the curtain on the recruiting wars, the intensely personal competition that wasn't always friendly, the enormous pressure and national stakes, and the battle for the very soul of college basketball allegiance in...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Doubleday 2016
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 796.323 FEITrusdell, Brian.
Summary: This title explores the teams that achieved sustained excellence and carved their names into the record books, such as the 1960s Boston Celtics and the 1980s Edmonton Oilers. The title also features informative sidebars, a glossary, and further resources.
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Publisher / Publication Date: SportsZone, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2016
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1 available in J Non Fic Series, Call number: J 796 TRUSummary: After dominating the boxing world, Adonis Creed has been thriving in both his career and family life. When a childhood friend and former boxing prodigy, Damian, resurfaces after serving a long sentence in prison, he is eager to prove that he deserves his shot in the ring. The face-off between former friends is more than just a fight. To settle the score, Adonis must put his future on the line...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc. 2023
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Summary: "This book aims to rectify the imbalance in coverage between Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali just in time for the 50th anniversary of The Fight of the Century. It is based on several months the author spent in the gym, on the road, and in verbal tussles withthe legendary champion and gives new insight into Frazier"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rowman & Littlefield 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 796.83 LEWSchaap, Jeremy.
Summary: Boxing's true Cinderella story: James J. Braddock, dubbed "Cinderella Man" by Damon Runyon, was a once promising light heavyweight for whom a string of losses and a broken right hand happened to coincide with the Great Crash of 1929. With one good hand, he was forced to labor on the docks of Hoboken. Only his manager still believed in him. The diminutive, loquacious Jew and the burly, quiet...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Houghton Mifflin 2005
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 796.83 SCHGitlin, Marty.
Summary: College football is one of the most popular sports in the United States. Fans follow their favorite team with unfailing loyalty, and nowhere do the colors come out more fervently than when rivals face off. These games bring out the passion, the rituals, and even the rage of football fans across the country. Whether based on history and tradition, or proximity and local pride, college rivalry...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rowman & Littlefield 2014
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 796.332 GITTaylor, John
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Publisher / Publication Date: Random House 2005
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 796.323 TAYSummary: For years, the passion they shared for winning made Earvin 'Magic' Johnson and Larry Bird the most bitter of rivals. It also made theirs the most compelling rivalry in sports, driving the NBA to new heights of popularity in the 1980s. This all-new documentary tells the riveting story of two superstars who couldn't have been more different, until they forged an unlikely friendship from the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Home Box Office 2010
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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC MAGBlack, Jake
Summary: Meet the biggest Superstars of all time! This fact-packed book brings together hundreds of the biggest, baddest, and most impressive Superstars and teams from across sports entertainment history. Includes detailed information, facts and stats on your favourite Legends and the brand-new breakout stars of the current roster. Who is strongest, Andre the Giant or Big Show? Whose signature move...
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2021
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: Creed: Adonis Johnson never knew his famous father, world heavyweight champion Apollo Creed, who died before he was born. Still, there's no denying that boxing is in his blood, so Adonis heads to Philadelphia, the site of Apollo Creed's legendary match with a tough upstart named Rocky Balboa.
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Publisher / Publication Date: SDS 2023
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1 available in Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD CRESwan, Jill.
Summary: Explore the history of Traverse City football through photos, articles, and the words of those who have been a part, and are a part, of one of Traverse City's greatest athletic traditions. Traverse City Football Yesterday, Today, & Tomorrow features: History of Thirlby Field, Team photos, action shots, and other memorabilia. Includes coach biographies, including Jim Ooley, and interviews with...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Swan Publishing 2009
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1 available in Nelson Room, Call number: NEL 796.332 SWA1 available in Oversize, Call number: OVS 796.332 SWA
Furudate, Haruichi
Summary: Ever since he saw the legendary player known as "the Little Giant" compete at the national volleyball finals, Shoyo Hinata has been aiming to be the best volleyball player ever! He decides to join the team at the high school the Little Giant went to—and then surpass him. Who says you need to be tall to play volleyball when you can jump higher than anyone else?
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Publisher / Publication Date: VIZ Media 2017
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1 available in Young Adult Graphic Novels, Call number: YA 741.5 HAICopies Available at Fife Lake
1 available in Young Adult Manga, Call number: YA FIC FURReid, Taylor Jenkins
Summary: "In this powerful novel about the cost of ambition and success, a legendary athlete attempts a comeback at an age when the world considers her past her prime-from the New York Times bestselling author of Malibu Rising. Carolina Soto is undeniably fierce. She is determined to be the best professional tennis player the world has ever seen. And by the time she retires from the game in 1989 at the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Ballantine Books 2022
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1 available in Adult Fiction, Call number: FIC REICopies Available at Woodmere
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1 available in Adult Fiction, Call number: Fiction ReidFranke, Greg
Summary: "There have been many thrilling and memorable sports rivalries. But none has ever combined such drama and excitement over such an extended period of time and against such a gripping background as the Cold War hockey rivalry between Canada and Russia"--Page 4 of cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Page Publishing, Inc. 2018