First published 2013
Pulitzer Prize winner J. R. Moehringer assembled the finest sports journalism published during 2012. The author of The Tender Bar reviewed submissions from over 350 publications, including national magazines, regional newspapers, specialty publications, and leading sports blogs. Moehringer selected pieces that demonstrate exceptional reporting, storytelling, and insight into athletic competition. The collection features writers who excel at capturing the drama, personalities, and cultural significance of sports. These journalists craft narratives that transcend game summaries and statistics to reveal deeper truths about competition, character, and human nature. The anthology presents diverse voices covering various sports and angles, from breaking news to long form features. Moehringer's selections highlight writers who bring literary skill to sports coverage, creating stories that engage readers whether they follow the featured sports or not.
Genres: anthologies, sports, non-fiction, journalism
Vibes: emotional, thought-provoking
Tropes: diverse-voices, literary-skill
Period: 2012, 2013
432 pages · Paperback · Mariner Books