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Author | : Tim Cowlishaw |
Publisher | : Vigliano Books |
Total Pages | : 217 |
Release | : 2013-06-01 |
Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | : 9780989330008 |
Tim Cowlishaw never considered himself an alcoholic. By the time he reached his 50th birthday his career was everything he'd ever hope it would be. With a sports column in a major paper, winning APSE's Best Sports Columnist in Texas four times, and a daily spot on ESPN's highly successful show, "Around the Horn," Cowlishaw had pursued and conquered nearly everything he ever desired professionally. However, the pursuit of that success nearly cost him his life. DRUNK ON SPORTS is more than simply a memoir by one of America's most well-known sportswriters. Behind his happy-go-lucky public persona was a man with a considerable (but well- disguised) drinking problem. For years, Cowlishaw believed that his ability to drink with the best of them helped in his development of sources and pursuit of stories and, unfortunately, he was right. Among others, the relationship he built while sitting on a barstool next to Cowboys Coach Jimmy Johnson allowed him to get where other reporters couldn't. As all hell broke loose between Johnson and Cowboys owner Jerry Jones in 1994, Cowlishaw was right next to Coach Johnson every step (and beer) along the way. In DRUNK ON SPORTS, Cowlishaw recounts first-hand stories never told and quotes never shared from the bizarre breakup of one of the NFL's most successful dynasties. As he points out in the introduction, this is not an anti-drinking book. Cowlishaw loved alcohol for 35 years. If anything, this is a how-not-to book more than a how-to book. Along the way, Cowlishaw takes readers inside some of the biggest stories in sports. He joined ESPN in 2002 as a regular on Around the Horn and discusses life behind the scenes at the Worldwide Leader candidly and at length. Cowlishaw writes and talks and, at times, drinks his way into the sports world's fast lane-what else would you call getting hammered on vodka with Denny Hamlin at the Daytona 500-before realizing the only way to continue is to call a halt to the partying. The story of his rise and fall is more insightful and humorous than it is preachy as Cowlishaw examines some of the flawed decisions he made throughout his lifetime in sports. DRUNK ON SPORTS is a cautionary yet entertaining tale of never before told stories featuring some of the most recognizable personalities in sports, and if it causes some readers to reexamine their own lives, then it will have gone above and beyond its intended purpose. "A toast (club soda with lime) to Cowlishaw, who goes Around the Horn as a writer. This gem of a book is, by turns, bracingly candid, brutally self-critical, searingly poignant and damn funny. Tim's longtime readers will love this. New ones will get a sense of why he is so well-liked and well-regarded among his peers."-Jon Wertheim (Executive Editor, Sports Illustrated) "Drunk on Sports is the absorbing account of its extraordinary author. Honest, intelligent, unvarnished and engaging throughout, just like Tim. It is everything Tim is, including shockingly hip when it comes to movies, TV and music references."-Tony Reali (Host, ESPN's Around the Horn) "I am so proud that Tim was able look at the truth of who he was and what he had morphed into. His greatest moment won't be in an article or being on TV. It will be how he had the courage to share his story with all of us."-Nancy Lieberman (Basketball Hall of Famer)
Author | : Carwyn Rh. Jones |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 181 |
Release | : 2016-02-12 |
Genre | : Medical |
ISBN | : 1317613244 |
There is a clear sense in which sport has played, and continues to play an important role in the normalization and legitimization of routine, excessive and problem drinking; sport and alcohol have become inextricably linked. Alcohol companies provide funding in the form of sponsorship, fans consume alcohol when watching, and players celebrate, bond and relax with alcohol. Sport and Alcohol: an ethical perspective aims to critically examine the various ways in which sport and alcohol interact. In doing so, the book casts an ethical eye over the following topics: Society’s relationship with alcohol Sponsorship and marketing of alcohol through sport and its effect on children Sport’s alcohol-tolerant ethos, problematic drinking practices and rituals Punishment and discipline in relation to athletes’ drink-related bad behavior Alcoholism in the context of sport and the need for a greater understanding of the condition, how it develops and what can be done The status of athletes as role models Offering a much-needed critical assessment of an important issue in contemporary sport and society, Sport and Alcohol is essential reading for those interested in the social, cultural or philosophical study of sport in general and sport and alcohol in particular.
Author | : Robert D. Stainback |
Publisher | : Human Kinetics |
Total Pages | : 244 |
Release | : 1997 |
Genre | : Medical |
ISBN | : 9780873225311 |
Alcohol and Sport is an essential reference for the entire support team, who help athletes perform and cope with life's problems.
Author | : Catherine Palmer |
Publisher | : Lund Humphries Publishers |
Total Pages | : 208 |
Release | : 2015-10-01 |
Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | : 9781409453383 |
With close attention to the contradictory nature of sport-related drinking, this book considers both 'the problem' of drinking in sport, as well as some of the issues for treatment and recovery that sports-related drinking presents. Bringing together a range of methodological and theoretical debates that address the relationships between alcohol and sport, Rethinking Drinking and Sport draws on rich new interview material with fans and both drinking and non-drinking sportsmen and women, as well as documentary and media sources.
Author | : John Tamar |
Publisher | : Strategic Book Publishing |
Total Pages | : 291 |
Release | : 2011-09 |
Genre | : Humor |
ISBN | : 1609761537 |
"What can be said about the author that is not already on record in the court of law in Colorado, Washington, North Carolina, Idaho, and Maine? Any person foolish enough to try any of the acts talked about in this book is an idiot and should be in a mental institute, or at the very least alcoholics' anonymous. This is a great book to give to the youth of America just so...they know that there is a John Tamar out there and they know things could be so much worse. I, for one, am truly ashamed that this man is still free to roam around the streets without having any warning signs for the rest of society." - Beardo Tensley"John has always been one that believes if you can dream it you can do it. Reading the pages inside, you learn how John became a highly skilled author/athlete slashy, and inspires all readers to do things sober they have once done drunk." - Anthony C. Jones"If you read this book you will find out why my wife and I have so much gray hair. Our son kept us up many nights wondering what he was up to in the middle of the night. This is a must read book to see what your children may be up to. Love, Mom and Dad"Author Bio: Author John Tamar wrote this book not to inspire a bunch of drunks to try to replicate what he and his friends have done, but to make you laugh and look back at the crazy times in your life.Publisher's website: http: //SBPRA.com/JohnTamar
Author | : Paul Dimeo |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 198 |
Release | : 2013-09-13 |
Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | : 1317997743 |
The use of alcohol and drugs seems contradictory to the popular ideal of sport as a healthy moral and physical pursuit, and yet it has been present in sports culture since clubs first became the focus for competitive games and social gatherings. Charting the changing patterns of the use of drugs and alcohol since the nineteenth century, this is a critical history that relates substance consumption and regulation to social relations of power: sports men and women almost revelling in their deviance and leaving the moral agonising to their supposed ‘superiors’. In addition, certain substances have become at various times the focus of heightened controversy, raising questions about the symbolism of the body in sport, its uses and behaviours and associated perceptions. These questions are tackled here in a lively discussion on the social construction of drug and alcohol use, ideal as a catalyst for debate or as an informed introduction to the hottest topic in sport today. This book was previously published as a special issue of Sport in History.
Author | : Ryan Stock |
Publisher | : Woostermedia LLC |
Total Pages | : 166 |
Release | : 2021-04-06 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9781736858707 |
Stress, pressure, anxiety, a lack of self-love-all difficult emotions experienced by high-performance athletes and coaches. In dealing with these difficult emotions athletes seek balance in life, yet achieving that balance is difficult. Mix in difficult relationships and too much drinking and there's only one option-bottoming out.In One Last Drop, Ryan Stock takes readers on his 30-day journey towards a more balanced life, and in turn, a sober life. In daily heartfelt letters to his four-year-old son,Stock finds the comfort, acceptance, and emotional growth missing from his life. With a blend of mindfulness, meditation, yoga, and self-love he finally finds peace. The raw,vulnerable, and sometimes painful stories that took him down that road will connect with any athlete, coach, or a parent looking to develop mental toughness while still beingmindful and connected to their emotional self. Through the author's journey the reader will learn:Coping skills for quieting the mind, practicing self-love, and dealing with the stressors of anxiety and stress, and failureHow to use mindfulness techniques to increase performance physically, mentally, and emotionallyThe importance of mental and emotional health both on and off the court, or fieldHow to transition from athlete or coach to life without sports and the releasing of the ego involved in that journeyBy being open and honest during his journey to physical and emotional healing, Ryan Stock provides a roadmap for people who are used to performing at a high-level to a healthier and more fulfilling life.
Author | : American College of Sports Medicine |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 3 |
Release | : 1982 |
Genre | : Actividad fisica |
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Author | : Edda Barthel |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 84 |
Release | : 1994 |
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Author | : Tony Collins |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 168 |
Release | : 2002-05 |
Genre | : Business & Economics |
ISBN | : |
Introduction -- 1 This Sporting House: The Pub and Sport -- 2 A Thirsty Business: The Drinks Industry and Sport -- 3 Cheers! Alcohol and the Sporting Crowd -- 4 A Little of What Does You Good? Alcohol, the Athlete and Sporting Performance -- Conclusion: More than Beer and Skittles? -- Bibliography -- Index.