The Best Sports Books of 2025

This accessible and actionable survey of the Curry way is especially great for fans, but even fans who have been felled by Curry’s jumper will find wisdom that speaks to them.

Bringing together many of the murals that went up following Kobe Bryant’s tragic death, this photographic survey is stirring and sweeping in its emotional scope, not just displaying the murals, but digging into the story behind them.

Legendary sports writer Sam Smith and NBA champion Phil Jackson team up for an in-depth analysis of the all-time greats and their lasting impact on the sport.

Transforming modern baseball with his innovative strategies and bold leadership, Earl Weaver paved the way for the superstars we know today. Dive into the fascinating portrait of one of the sport’s most influential figures.

More than a sport, basketball is an artform. Shea Serrano’s insightful storytelling delves into remarkable basketball experiences lived by legendary athletes like Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan, Sue Bird and many more.

WNBA All-Star and Olympic gold medalist Dawn Staley details her groundbreaking journey to success in this fascinating memoir. Staley reveals the vital life lessons she’s learned while thriving in a male-dominated industry, plus personal anecdotes about her upbringing.

What made the NFL become such a cultural and economic phenomenon? Ken Belson analyzes the power of Jerry Jones, Robert Kraft and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to trace the rise of football as America’s biggest sports spectacle. 

A quarterback is essentially American royalty, and Sam Wichersham dives into the complex journey every quarterback goes through to lead to a successful career both on and off the field.

The impact of soccer goes far and wide, and this is a tribute to the sport that continues to entertain and amaze. Delve into the mesmerizing lives of the athletes who keep our passion for the game alive.

ESPN personality Mike Greenberg and Paul “Hembo” Hembekides celebrate, critique and rank the biggest winners and biggest losers in sports.

Engaging and profound, Nicholas Thompson’s memoir is an exploration of fathers, sons and the discipline that comes with being a record-setting distance runner.  

WWE superstar Nattie Neidhart brings fans behind the scenes of her legendary wrestling career as the longest-serving female wrestler in WWE history.

Legend Allen Iverson takes fans through his early days all the way through his life-changing basketball career and the challenges he faced on and off the court.

A man who spent nearly his entire professional life winning is here to tell you how to follow suit. Whether you’re preparing for a job interview or planning for a debate, no one knows how to get the job done like Bill Belichick.

This must-have guide to the greatest golfers of all time is expertly told through hundreds of interviews with the best in the game, featuring fascinating anecdotes from icons.

Geddy Lee might be one of the greatest bass players of all time, but his favorite plays are on the field. The baseball fanatic takes readers through his favorite baseball memories and his eclectic memorabilia from over the years.

A collection of true stories from athletes around the globe, this inspirational examination of women in sports offers a refreshing hope for progress.