Spectacular sports
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Long ball: the legend and lore of the home run
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Swish: the quest for basketball's perfect shot
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Touchdown: the power and precision of football's perfect play
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Score!: the action and artistry of hockey's magnificent moment
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The main event: the moves and muscle of pro wrestling
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Ultimate fighting: the brains and brawn of mixed martial arts
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Baseball has long been dubbed America's national pastime. When the top teams face off in the World Series each season, team legacies and fans' hearts are on the line. Author Matt Doeden covers the century-long history of the World Series, from its humble beginnings to becoming a worldwide sensation. Discover the drama behind the statistics and record books that keeps the crowd enthralled!
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College football championship: the fight for the top spot
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The Super Bowl: chasing football immortality
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The World Cup: soccer's global championship
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In 1921, New York Yankees slugger Babe Ruth smashed a home run that sailed 575 feet (175 m), the longest homer ever hit in a Major League Baseball game. Ruth's homeruns thrilled fans and revolutionized the game. One hundred years later, the home run is still the most exciting play in baseball.
Read about the longest, strangest, and most important home runs in baseball history. See how the game's superstars hit the ball so far and learn about the...