Renowned sportswriter William Nack gathers decades of reporting and profiles in a single volume that moves far beyond the racetrack. The essays range from close-up horse-racing reportage to penetrating portraits of athletes across boxing, baseball and motorsport.

Pieces explore the grandeur and grit of sport—detailed race-day scenes, intense personal profiles of figures like Sonny Liston and Rocky Marciano, and investigative accounts that reveal fraud, violence, and moral complexity behind headlines.

Readers who enjoy narrative sports journalism, historical perspective, and character-driven storytelling will find rich reporting and sharp observation throughout.

• Horse-racing features and reportage
• In-depth athlete profiles
• Investigative essays on corruption and tragedy
• Historical pieces on iconic venues and moments

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