Bissinger gathers together stellar prose on a dizzying array of sporting endeavors: triathlon, tennis, wrestling, bookmaking, basketball, boxing, chess, golf .

Reprints over twenty selections of sports writing from print media across the United States, including beat coverage, and significant issues in sports reporting

With Pulitzer Prize-winning editor Cramer at its helm, this collection brings together the best writing on sports from the past year. Not just for readers of th

A series now in its 25th year, Best Newspaper Writing 2004 celebrates the winners of the ASNE Distinguished Writing Awards. The book includes a companion CD-ROM

Praise for the previous edition:"This comprehensive updated edition...is a necessary reference book for all interested in a career in sports."-ChoiceWith Americ