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Joy In Mudville    by Gordon McAlpine
Price: $4.99 USD. 63510 words. Language: English. Agented by Andrea Brown Literary Agency  on May 16, 2012. Fiction » Literature » Sports.

It's 1932 and a new star has risen from the east, arching toward Los Angeles. A man, woman and child set off by rail from Chicago to follow the star. Along the way they'll meet figures from the American imagination who make us the people we are today: Woody Guthrie, Clark Kent, Al Capone, Babe Ruth, and more. And when the three find their fates, the stars that guide us all will be forever changed.
Anasazi Runner: a novel of identity and speed    by Jeff Posey
Price: $3.99 USD. 94620 words. Language: English. Published on March 26, 2012. Fiction » Literature » Sports.

Sean, a gifted runner, inherited only one thing from his mother, a mysterious carved amulet with three haunting faces. He doesn’t understand why, but when he carries it, he runs faster and feels closer to his unknown ancestors. With the help of the amulet and his former high school running coach, he begins to train for an audacious attempt to make history.
The Mighty Roman    by Jon Sindell
Price: $2.99 USD. 104030 words. Language: English. Published on March 12, 2012. Fiction » Literature » Sports.

0.5 star(4.60 from 5 reviews)
The Mighty Roman is a fast, funny, thought-provoking novel about baseball and the modern American man.
World Series, A Cub Fan's Adventure, Book One: Evers    by John Petroff
Price: $4.99 USD. 85410 words. Language: English. Published on March 1, 2012. Fiction » Literature » Sports.

Evers is a lifelong Cub fan. He and his brothers are named after Cub players and unfortunately share "The Curse" that follows the team: they never win anything. Evers enters a contest to win a position with the Cubs. Can he break The Curse? Can the Cubs break The Curse? Follow Evers on a Cub fan's adventure and see if he can unlock that savory but elusive brew called "Victory".
Timeout For Baseball    by r. William Rogers
Price: $2.99 USD. 56840 words. Language: English. Published on February 19, 2012. Fiction » Literature » Sports.

The Walker City Silver Sox are not even close to being a team. They are in fact a collection of talented individuals, each of whom has a common goal in mind...to make it to the show. With that in mind, lace up those spikes, (if they still fit), dust off that ditty bag, and get your butt out there on the field with a bunch of misfits who are strapped with a girl for a second baseman.
Rounding Third    by Renee Gravelle
Price: $0.99 USD. 101850 words. Language: English. Published on January 2, 2012. Fiction » Literature » Sports.

Marisol is struggling to find her niche as a Latina newcomer in a small community. She acquires a series of successes but finds her position as a beloved softball coach under constant threat by the powers that be in the community. The consequences of "thinking like a woman," as one character says, force her to adjust her goals and dreams.
Winns and Losses    by Rob Sheehy
Price: $0.99 USD. 126090 words. Language: English. Published on January 2, 2012. Fiction » Christian » Contemporary.

NFL safety Marty Winn faces every parent's worst nightmare when his daughter Brooke is diagnosed with cancer. While winning on the field, away from football Marty and his family face the growing prospect of agonizing personal loss. As his family and his football team look to him for leadership, Marty learns that faith in God means accepting both wins, and losses.
A Really Good Day    by James Hosek
Price: $2.99 USD. 135110 words. Language: English. Published on November 13, 2011. Fiction » Literature » Literary.

A Really Good Day follows amateur golfer Scott Hanover as he has the most amazing day of his life. Along the way he converts a golf-hating sportscaster, saves a washed-up sports agent, and teaches a pretentious golfer the true meaning of sportsmanship. The whole journey almost comes to an end on the 17th hole but Scott makes the ultimate decision to put it all on the line with one miraculous shot.
The Albatross Rules    by Richard Holt
Price: $1.99 USD. 74090 words. Language: English. Published on November 6, 2011. Fiction » Literature » Sports.

The story of a town and a football team struggling for survival. Can a new coach, a new outlook and some unlikely recruits save the Albertville Albatrosses from forced merger with nearby Mt Logan? The Albatross Rules is a comic novel for lovers of sport in general and Australian Football in particular. It's the story of a town with a dream and a rich history that's worth fighting for.
Slotback Rhapsody    by Christopher Harris
Price: $5.99 USD. 72030 words. Language: English. Agented by Christopher Harris on October 25, 2011. Fiction » Literature » Sports.

At 27 years old, undersized but talented Nick "Mouse" Morrison has yet to realize his dreams as a pro football player. After several unsuccessful training camps, Nick decides a minicamp in Detroit will be his last go-round. But success comes at a cost as he encounters the pitfalls--steroids, gambling, and much more--of being an athlete in today’s 24/7 idol-obsessed culture.