First published 2018
Jeff Pearlman serves as guest editor for this annual anthology, selecting outstanding sports journalism from the previous year. The collection draws from hundreds of national, regional, and specialty publications, both print and digital. Series editors work alongside Pearlman to identify pieces that demonstrate exceptional writing quality and capture the intense passion that defines great sports coverage. The anthology continues a tradition spanning more than twenty-five years of highlighting the finest sports writing available. Stories represent diverse styles and voices, unified by their superior craftsmanship and ability to channel the raw emotion that makes sports compelling. Readers encounter journalism that transcends simple game coverage to reveal deeper human truths found in athletic competition.
Genres: anthologies, sports, writing, non-fiction, 21st-century, journalism
Vibes: emotional, thought-provoking
Tropes: diverse-voices
Period: 2018
352 pages · Paperback · Best American Paper