Sports

< Back to home

Save a tree. Publish online instead. Smashwords.com

Visit other Smashwords satellites:

Sample and discover great ebook fiction from the authors and publishers of Smashwords.

Sort by:
Date Added
Title
Price
Length


- Hide covers    - Hide descriptions    + Show bios
After the Great Muskie Hunt by J.G. Sandom After the Great Muskie Hunt by J.G. Sandom Feb. 05, 2012 Free! 4180 words Sample 30%
Please be advised that this is a short story (4,000 words). When his father loses his job, a young painter offers to take him fishing for muskellunge, a barracuda-like freshwater fish, at Big Eagle Lake, in Ontario, Canada. "A short story about a young artist whose father is obsessed with catching a muskie from the author of two award-winning YA novels, KISS ME, I'M DEAD and CONFESSIONS OF A TEE
The Loss by Roy Smith The Loss by Roy Smith Jan. 29, 2012 $0.99 1315 words Sample 20%
A bittersweet story of a man remembering his late father.
Punchdrunk by Bill Lowenburg Punchdrunk by Bill Lowenburg Jan. 25, 2012 $0.99 9696 words Sample 30%
Ex-welterweight contender Johnny Mullane can hook off the jab with either hand and recite Shakespeare while backpedaling from an opponent. But he can’t stop drinking. Facing a hungry Mexican slugger half his age, Mullane begins his comeback. Recalling the teachings of his venerable departed trainer, Mullane discovers new meaning in his life.
Inside Heat by Roz Lee Inside Heat by Roz Lee Jan. 23, 2012 $2.99 77651 words Sample 20%
Megan can't believe her luck when twin professional baseball players Jeff and Jason Holder turn their attention on her. She may not know baseball, but she knows a sexy guy when she sees one – or two! The relationship makes it to first base in record time – but is Megan's dream of a grand slam - marriage and kids - out of the question?
Boys look at the Stars - Ping-Pong by Enzo Pettinelli Boys look at the Stars - Ping-Pong by Enzo Pettinelli Jan. 16, 2012 Free! 34887 words Read a sample
It is not only ping-pong or table-tennis. It is an adventure lived by children, through their way of being. Love, cruelty, the story of the great table-tennis champions from all the world, stimulates their creativity. This tale is written in the style of a novel. The story has really happened. Dreams, reality, goals morality, the search of oneself, are the igredients.
This One Belongs to the Reds by Joseph Shaw This One Belongs to the Reds by Joseph Shaw Jan. 06, 2012 $0.99 3328 words Sample 20%
Is Baseball about winning? Or is it about something else? Author Joseph Shaw tells a story of generations linked together to America's past time.
Helmets Do Not Expand With Heads by OJ Wolfsmasher Helmets Do Not Expand With Heads by OJ Wolfsmasher Jan. 06, 2012 $0.99 4496 words Sample 20%
Have you ever wondered what NFL players were actually thinking between plays? With so many suffering head injuries, it's a shame that helmets don't expand with heads... this would surely help them think more clearly...
Winns and Losses by Rob Sheehy Winns and Losses by Rob Sheehy Jan. 02, 2012 $0.99 126093 words Sample 15%
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.
I ragazzi guardano le Stelle - Ping-Pong by Enzo Pettinelli I ragazzi guardano le Stelle - Ping-Pong by Enzo Pettinelli Dec. 30, 2011 Free! 32784 words Read a sample
Non è solo ping-pong o tennistavolo. È un’avventura vissuta dai bambini, attraverso il loro modo d’essere. L’amore, la crudeltà e la storia dei più grandi campioni di tennistavolo del passato e di oggi, stimolano la loro creatività. Il libro è scritto con lo stile del romanzo. La storia è realmente accaduta. Sogni, realtà, obbiettivi, morale, ricerca di se stessi, sono gli ingredienti.
Villians & the Beautiful Game by Roy Goode Villians & the Beautiful Game by Roy Goode Dec. 20, 2011 $0.99 56951 words Sample 20%
Why did Vincent O’Shea become involved with a match-fixing and drug money laundering gang? Just one of the many puzzles that DCI Thompson and his constabulary have to contend with when they investigate the murder of Lloyd Macey an England international footballer in a Madrid Casino. Who broke into footbal stadiums to steal turf from the pitch? When Wembley Stadium is violated the game changes.
The Beat: A Baseball Short Story by Jessica Quiroli The Beat: A Baseball Short Story by Jessica Quiroli Dec. 16, 2011 $2.99 8843 words
Patrick Baker is the top prospect in baseball and his imminent major league debut is the center of the baseball world. Reporter Lauren Day and her colleagues await the big day. But what unfolds is beyond anyone's imagination. Against the backdrop of the desperation of the bus leagues, battles over journalistic integrity arise, as Lauren struggles to gain courage in a cutthroat industry.
Barcelonan Nights by William Olson Barcelonan Nights by William Olson Dec. 04, 2011 $4.99 3035 words Sample 90%
British Properties, the pre-eminent scholar of Olympism, travels to Barcelona, Spain to enjoy the Olympic Games of 1992. He is there on assignment. He has real research to do. And he loves the Games and all they represent. But it’s his celebratory company that makes his trip the more memorable.
Champion by Miles Cobbett Champion by Miles Cobbett Nov. 27, 2011 $0.99 24633 words Sample 20%
A fictional story about a character named Roman Lefthanded Losinski who struggles against great odds to achieve worthwhile goals.
Off Course (Short Story) by Simon Haynes Off Course (Short Story) by Simon Haynes Nov. 16, 2011 $0.99 1599 words Sample 20%
When you're on for a birdie, watch for aliens in the rough. A 1500 word SF/comedy/golf story
A Really Good Day by James Hosek A Really Good Day by James Hosek Nov. 13, 2011 $2.99 135113 words Sample 50%
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.
Takedown by Michael Jasper Takedown by Michael Jasper Nov. 08, 2011 $0.99 7665 words Sample 30%
Andy doesn't want to be at the tournament, yelling at his young wrestlers until he loses his voice. He wants to spend his Saturday with Sarah, the older sister of his best wrestler, and find out why she thinks she needs time away. But he has to be responsible and do his job, despite the coldness filling him with each match.
Home Court Advantage by Michael Jasper Home Court Advantage by Michael Jasper Nov. 08, 2011 $0.99 8416 words Sample 30%
Steve Johnson is the new teacher at the tiny high school next to the Indian reservation, and as a result, he can't say no when his boss recruits him to help referee the upcoming varsity basketball game against Winnebago. Steve feels superior to the townies, who in turn feel superior to the 'Bago players and residents. By the end of the game, new lessons will be learned by all.
The Albatross Rules by Richard Holt The Albatross Rules by Richard Holt Nov. 06, 2011 $1.99 74093 words Sample 20%
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.
Playing For Keeps by Liz Matis Playing For Keeps by Liz Matis Nov. 04, 2011 $3.49 49337 words Sample 20%
Journalist Samantha Jameson wanted to be one of the boys. Ryan Terell is a playmaker on and off the field, but when she uncovers his moves, he throws out the playbook. Just as he claims his sweetest victory, her investigation into a steroid scandal forces him to call a time-out to their off the record trysts. But an injury on the field will force them to decide just how they'll go to win the game.
FISTITUDE - Five Lessons For Leading Any Team to Success by Sean Glaze FISTITUDE - Five Lessons For Leading Any Team to Success by Sean Glaze Nov. 02, 2011 $7.99 30173 words Sample 25%
The men’s basketball team from a small private high school finds itself struggling through a dreary and uninspired season when their coach is called away. Enter a mysterious janitor, who not only accepts the reins of the team during that absence, but soon becomes a wise mentor to them, and shares a series of five lessons that inspires an unlikely leader to emerge as a catalyst for their success.
The Sport by Francis Porretto The Sport by Francis Porretto Oct. 28, 2011 Free! 5798 words Read a sample
Fireballing pitcher Conrad Bearing seemed to have come from nowhere. A rookie free-agent at 37, he was almost unhittable, mowing down the American League's best hitters as if they were scarecrows propped at the plate. But he was more publicity-averse and reporter-shy than Greta Garbo at her worst. One reporter was determined to crack Bearing's mystery, whatever it might take.
Pray for Rain: A College Baseball Story by Jason Wuerfel Pray for Rain: A College Baseball Story by Jason Wuerfel Oct. 26, 2011 $0.99 88125 words Sample 20%
Pray for Rain: A College Baseball Story chronicles the fictional senior year of R.J. "Squat" Hansen, a back-up catcher on the University of Michigan baseball team, as he struggles to deal with the impending end of his baseball career and reconcile with the girl he loves.
Slotback Rhapsody by Christopher Harris Slotback Rhapsody by Christopher Harris Oct. 25, 2011 $5.99 72025 words Sample 5%
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.
Coming Home by Anthony J Fuchs Coming Home by Anthony J Fuchs Oct. 22, 2011 $0.99 4188 words Sample 20%
When the World Series is cancelled for the first time in 90 years, Mike Everett organizes a friendly pick-up game to get his baseball fix. But 42 innings into a deadlocked grudge-match, a fortunate accident is going to give him a new insight into the meaning of the game.
Head Shots by Keith Brooke Head Shots by Keith Brooke Oct. 15, 2011 $0.99 5392 words Sample 40%
What if the paparazzi could read their targets' minds? Anna-Louise is a young and ambitious reporter, on the trail of an adulterous footballer, trying to hear through the mind noise to find out what he's really up to. Contemporary SF from an author described by Locus as belonging in "the recognized front ranks of SF writers".
Rookie Sensation by Ian Thomas Healy Rookie Sensation by Ian Thomas Healy Oct. 07, 2011 $0.99 4380 words Sample 50%
Sketcher Stevens is a minor-league battledriver superstar, given a chance to play in the Big Leagues. Can he perform up to his reputation when his life is on the line behind the wheel, or will he just be one more burnout in the arena? Another tale of the Professional MotorCombat League and a sequel to my story "Last Year's Hero."
Nothing Down by Mike Reuther Nothing Down by Mike Reuther Sep. 28, 2011 $1.99 51920 words Sample 20%
Homer Newbody bursts upon the Major League Baseball scene by throwing no-hitters in his first two starts. But living his lifelong dream soon has its drawbacks when he announces to the world he would be happy to play for nothing. Soon, teammates, opponents, the media, the cynics turn on him. Is Homer for real? You don't have to be a baseball fan to enjoy this page-turning novel of an American hero.
Backyard Brawl and The Final Competitor (Combined Edition) by Kenneth Guthrie Backyard Brawl and The Final Competitor (Combined Edition) by Kenneth Guthrie Sep. 27, 2011 $2.99 4466 words Sample 20%
Joe has signed up to be the champion of both the underground scene and the legit pro-boxing world’s number one, but to do it he has to fight the three best fighters in the illegal fighting world and live to talk about it. It is the hardest fight of Joe’s life and one which will decide more than just his future, but the future of boxing itself. (Two stories inside.)
Blood Manor and The Championship (Combined Edition) by Kenneth Guthrie Blood Manor and The Championship (Combined Edition) by Kenneth Guthrie Sep. 27, 2011 $2.99 5633 words Sample 20%
Joe is a fighter in a world where violence is unlimited and death is a reality. Today he gets a deal he can’t refuse: Lord Thomson is offering $300 for a fight to the death at his mansion. Joe knows he can’t afford to refuse this one with a little daughter and not enough money coming in from his other fights. "A brutal story with edge." (2 stories combined.)
Welcome to the Real World by Lawrence Block Welcome to the Real World by Lawrence Block Sep. 25, 2011 $0.99 6442 words Sample 20%
"Welcome to the Real World" is a golf story. I don't play golf, but I have to say I love golf stories. This one appeared in an Otto Penzler anthology but hasn't been collected, and won't be until I put together a collection of new stories, and that may not happen for a while. So it's my pleasure to make it available for the eWorld.
More Than 44 by Phil Wohl More Than 44 by Phil Wohl Sep. 25, 2011 Free! 31383 words Read a sample
High school sports hero feels the pull from his home town and leaves a successful career to give back to the people that gave him so much. Old friends are reunited and new relationships are forged in this coming-of-age novel.
Venture Untamed by R.H. Russell Venture Untamed by R.H. Russell Sep. 22, 2011 $4.50 57545 words Sample 20%
Venture Delving, an out of control bonded servant boy, finds himself in the last place he ever expected—a center renowned for training boys to be professional fighters. He must battle not only rival fighters, but the ghosts of his past and the members of a privileged warrior class who stand between him and his dream, to become a Champion fighter and to marry Jade, his master's daughter.
Up The City! by Brian Kirby Up The City! by Brian Kirby Sep. 21, 2011 $5.00 101879 words Sample 20%
How many people get to re-live the most important year of their lives? In 1975 Ted Lewis had two big problems on his hands, his marriage and his soccer team and both seem to be going to the dogs. Up until now he has found himself unable or unwilling to do anything about either of them but suddenly he is presented with an ultimatum on both fronts.
R is for Running by Ray Charbonneau R is for Running by Ray Charbonneau Sep. 21, 2011 $0.99 635 words Sample 30%
F is for Fun in this lighthearted lexicon that spells out what it means to be a runner. It's 26 smiles of running enjoyment! A perfect gift for the road warrior, trail trotter, or weekend jogger!
0-200, $3M by Les Broad 0-200, $3M by Les Broad Sep. 08, 2011 $2.99 54587 words Sample 20%
This is a story about international sports car racing; books like this can get horribly technical, so this one is, possibly uniquely, told from a team sponsor's perspective. To enjoy this book it helps if words like Ferrari, Corvette, Porsche and Lamborghini make you salivate, but it isn't actually necessary. It's a glamorous, exciting story with much going on apart from the racing
The Great American Pastime by Tom Bales The Great American Pastime by Tom Bales Sep. 05, 2011 $1.99 63284 words Sample 20%
Imagine a modern day baseball All Star being sent back, not to the Minor Leagues, but instead to the 1950’s in order to learn to better appreciate America’s Pastime. Now, imagine that you, the true baseball “FANatic” were to learn how to better appreciate this game yourself. Please enjoy my "love letter" to the great game of baseball.
A+, Stories of the author as a boy by Charlie Close A+, Stories of the author as a boy by Charlie Close Sep. 03, 2011 $0.99 10845 words Sample 20%
Charlie tells two stories of his boyhood that will stay with you for a long time. In "A+", Charlie remembers a day in seventh grade science class that showed him what loss of innocence means. And in "Unlimited", he recounts his spectacularly bad sports career, where he learned much more than he thought he did. The stories are funny and sad, silly and serious, just like growing up.
Claiming The Prize by Nadja Notariani Claiming The Prize by Nadja Notariani Sep. 01, 2011 $1.99 74864 words Sample 10%
Claiming The Prize   Walking a solitary, disciplined path in his pursuit to become the light heavyweight champion of the American-Mixed-Martial-Arts-Organization, Drago Zadrovec leaves the security of his homeland to train in the United States.  But once within the exclusive MMA organization, Drago finds himself increasingly drawn to his mentor's daughter, Grace Antolini. 
Breakaway by Reid Alan Breakaway by Reid Alan Aug. 25, 2011 $6.99 80869 words Sample 30%
Can a woman play professional hockey with the men? Neither diminutive nor dainty, Ekaterina aims to prove she can. She just needs the establishment to see past its preconceptions and give her the chance. The longer and harder she fights, a strange thing starts to happen. Her cheering section expands beyond her immediate family and keeps growing.
The Jade Rabbit by Mark Matthews The Jade Rabbit by Mark Matthews Aug. 23, 2011 $3.99 87914 words Sample 20%
As director of a shelter for runaway and neglected youth, Jan Zhu Woodward gets pulled into the lives of the lost children of the Detroit streets. Fueled by her own trauma of abandoment in China, Janice emulates her adoptive mother and becomes an obsessed marathoner. When a mysterious girl with dreadlocks is abandoned at the shelter's front door, the two rediscover the power of motherhood love
Men Among Giants by Kent Krause Men Among Giants by Kent Krause Aug. 16, 2011 $5.99 78280 words Sample 20%
Sam Judge of the Lincoln Giants is one of the top pitching prospects in the minor leagues. His dark mane, burly physique, and feral glare intimidate batters even before they face his wicked repertoire of pitches. Brian “Boo” Carter is barely hanging on to his spot in the Giants rotation. He wrestles with a lack of confidence, a nonexistent curve and his feelings for Eileen -Sam’s girlfriend.
The Final Competitor (Uncivilized Boxing Action Series) by Kenneth Guthrie The Final Competitor (Uncivilized Boxing Action Series) by Kenneth Guthrie Aug. 12, 2011 $2.99 5838 words Sample 25%
Joe has one more fight to go and it is the monster that started all this. This man has been fighting his way through the world of boxing in the New World and he’s back for vengeance. This is Joe’s last fight. Look forward to an epic read you will not forget! (Contains an additional promo story.)
Backyard Brawl (Uncivilized Boxing Action Series) by Kenneth Guthrie Backyard Brawl (Uncivilized Boxing Action Series) by Kenneth Guthrie Aug. 12, 2011 $2.99 5660 words Sample 25%
Joe has signed up to be the champion of both the underground scene and the legit pro-boxing world’s number one, but to do it he has to fight the three best fighters in the illegal fighting world and live to talk about it. It is the hardest fight of Joe’s life and one which will decide more than just his future, but the future of boxing itself. (Contains an additional promo story.)
The Championship (Uncivilized Action Boxing Series) by Kenneth Guthrie The Championship (Uncivilized Action Boxing Series) by Kenneth Guthrie Aug. 12, 2011 $2.99 6011 words Sample 25%
Joe is back and this time he’s going to take on the champ. He’s had a month of training and he couldn’t be more ready. Little does he know Lord Thomson has a surprise waiting for him that will change his life. Read on to find out about Joe’s biggest fan. (Contains Mage Series Promotional Story as well.)
Blood Manor (Uncivilized Boxing Action Series) by Kenneth Guthrie Blood Manor (Uncivilized Boxing Action Series) by Kenneth Guthrie Aug. 12, 2011 $2.99 4899 words Sample 25%
Joe is a fighter in a world where violence is unlimited and death is a reality. Today he gets a deal he can’t refuse: Lord Thomson is offering $300 for a fight to the death at his mansion. Joe knows he can’t afford to refuse this one with a little daughter and not enough money coming in from his other fights. This is a fight to the finish where only one man will leave.
American Soccer Dream by Ken Jones American Soccer Dream by Ken Jones Aug. 08, 2011 $7.99 203625 words Sample 8%
American Soccer Dream is a work of fiction, a novel about the U.S. National Soccer Team achieving great success on the world stage in 2014. Follow the United States team as they work together to revamp the program to accomplish great things in Brazil.
Famepunk: Part 1: US Open 1987 by Liz Mackie Famepunk: Part 1: US Open 1987 by Liz Mackie Aug. 05, 2011 $6.99 96346 words Sample 15%
Famepunk is a fast-paced, funny novel set in a fictional version of women's professional tennis history. The story opens in New York at the 1987 US Open, where a brash, yellow-eyed local unknown has just toppled a tournament favorite in an early round. On the trail of the mystery girl's story, reporter Ellen Nagoya discovers a world of danger, desperate tragedy, and love.
Fist by Kenneth Guthrie Fist by Kenneth Guthrie Aug. 05, 2011 $2.99 3051 words Sample 25%
Jack lost his big fight in pro-boxing years ago. Now he’s part of a bloodier sport: One with no gloves and no mercy. Jack’s last chance has come and he’s ready. Today he will climb the next notch in the ladder to the champ or end up a bloody mess in the emergency room.
The Striker's Fear of the Open Goal by Andy Conway The Striker's Fear of the Open Goal by Andy Conway July 29, 2011 $4.99 53611 words Sample 40%
Get a life. Get the girl. Get to Wembley.
The Tenth Hole Bridge by Andy Wilkinson The Tenth Hole Bridge by Andy Wilkinson July 26, 2011 $0.99 2739 words Sample 20%
Bobby Lambert has been offered the deal of a lifetime. To be the world’s best at something he loves. But the cost is high … very high.