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By Ethan Laughman (Editor), Robert Abel (Contribution by), Gail Galloway Adams (Contribution by), Tony Ardizzone (Contribution by), Francois Camoin (Contribution by), Philip F. Deaver (Contribution by), Lisa Graley (Contribution by), Tom Kealey (Contribution by), Peter LaSalle (Contribution by), Peter Meinke (Contribution by), Andy Plattner (Contribution by), Frank Soos (Contribution by), Darrell Spencer (Contribution by)

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Set on the field of play, or maybe just its memory, these stories of the sporting life range beyond the expected to include such pursuits as yoga, billiards, horse racing, cards, and boxing. Here, even iconic sports like football, basketball, and baseball get a fresh take through stories that might feature a losing coach, a woman hoopster, or a groundskeeper (rather than a star player). Whether front-and-center as a story's driving force or as a backdrop for other concerns, the skill, cunni...