About the book
Bestselling author and ESPN star, Rick Reilly delivers a hilarious, unabashedly fun, and at times, skin-searing tour through some of the world’s most amazing and outrageous sports
From the physically and mentally taxing sport of chess boxing to the psychological battlefield that is the rock-paper-scissors championship, to the underground world of illegal jart throwing, Rick Reilly subjected himself to both bodily danger and abject humiliation (or, in the case of ferret legging, both) in order to personally find the world's strangest sporting event. Chronicling his adventures as only he can, Rick enters a world of bizarre characters, fierce competition, and exotic locals--with stops in Australia, New Zealand, Finland, Denmark, England, and even a maximum security prison at Angola, Louisiana--and the result is a laugh-out-loud book perfect for any sport’s fan.
Editions of Sports from Hell
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780385514385
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780739377437
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780767919708
- EBook
- ISBN 9780385532693
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780307577979
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780307577955
- AudioDisc
- ISBN 9780307577962
- AudioDisc
- ISBN 9780307577948
Read an Excerpt
Bestselling author and ESPN star, Rick Reilly delivers a hilarious, unabashedly fun, and at times, skin-searing tour through some of the world’s most amazing and outrageous sports
From the physically and mentally taxing sport of chess boxing to the psychological battlefield that is the rock-paper-scissors championship, to the underground world of illegal jart throwing, Rick Reilly subjected himself to both bodily danger and abject humiliation (or, in the case of ferret legging, both) in order to personally find the world's strangest sporting event. Chronicling his adventures as only he can, Rick enters a world of bizarre characters, fierce competition, and exotic locals--with stops in Australia, New Zealand, Finland, Denmark, England, and even a maximum security prison at Angola, Louisiana--and the result is a laugh-out-loud book perfect for any sport’s fan.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sports from Hell about?
Bestselling author and ESPN star, Rick Reilly delivers a hilarious, unabashedly fun, and at times, skin-searing tour through some of the world’s most amazing and outrageous sports
From the physically and mentally taxing sport of chess boxing to the psychological battlefield that is the rock-paper-scissors championship, to the underground world of illegal jart throwing, Rick Reilly subjected himself to both bodily danger and abject humiliation (or, in the case of ferret legging, both) in order to personally find the world's strangest sporting event. Chronicling his adventures as only he can, Rick enters a world of bizarre characters, fierce competition, and exotic locals--with stops in Australia, New Zealand, Finland, Denmark, England, and even a maximum security prison at Angola, Louisiana--and the result is a laugh-out-loud book perfect for any sport’s fan.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Sports from Hell?
Sports and Active outdoor recreation > Sport: general
Where can I read a sample of Sports from Hell?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780385514385
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Sports from Hell?
Rick Reilly
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Sports from Hell is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780385514385) and paperback(ISBN 9780739377437) and paperback(ISBN 9780767919708) and ebook(ISBN 9780385532693) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780307577979) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780307577955) and audiodisc(ISBN 9780307577962) and audiodisc(ISBN 9780307577948)
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