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Crossing the Line: A History of Sports Cheats, Gamblers and Match Fixing Scandals
£2.80
Every sport has its unique, rich, and captivating history.
But they also have a dark side. One that they don’t want you to know about.
For every story of a local hero becoming an international sporting star, there is also a story of corruption, shame, and suspicion.
But where can you hear about these incredible and captivating stories?
Right here. Crossing the Line will tell you all about some of the biggest sporting scandals, from match-fixing to cheating, and everything in between.
This book will tell of famous stories of cheating in sports, the motivations behind them, and the repercussions.
Beyond that, it will shine a light on some of the biggest teams and personalities caught cheating or match-fixing.
It will provide you a deeper understanding of events surrounding your favorite sports and offer you a peek at what really occurs behind closed doors.
Inside Crossing the Line, discover:
But they also have a dark side. One that they don’t want you to know about.
For every story of a local hero becoming an international sporting star, there is also a story of corruption, shame, and suspicion.
But where can you hear about these incredible and captivating stories?
Right here. Crossing the Line will tell you all about some of the biggest sporting scandals, from match-fixing to cheating, and everything in between.
This book will tell of famous stories of cheating in sports, the motivations behind them, and the repercussions.
Beyond that, it will shine a light on some of the biggest teams and personalities caught cheating or match-fixing.
It will provide you a deeper understanding of events surrounding your favorite sports and offer you a peek at what really occurs behind closed doors.
Inside Crossing the Line, discover:
- Some of the biggest names in sports tarnished by cheating allegations.
- The largest match-fixing scandals in international sport.
- The sports impacted most by cheating and match-fixing.
- Initiatives to try and spot and stop suspicious activities.
Grab a copy of Crossing the Line today!
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Additional information
| Publisher | Bellsie Ltd. (26 April 2023) |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| File size | 1608 KB |
| Simultaneous device usage | Unlimited |
| Text-to-Speech | Enabled |
| Screen Reader | Supported |
| Enhanced typesetting | Enabled |
| X-Ray | Not Enabled |
| Word Wise | Enabled |
| Sticky notes | On Kindle Scribe |
| Print length | 210 pages |
by ellen
This is a fascinating read about the biggest sporting scandals over various sports. The book covers the sporting scandals in detail, with examples and stories from all the major sports, with a chapter dedicated to each of the following sports; baseball, basketball, football (soccer), cricket, American football, motorsport, cycling, and boxing. There are some fascinating examples of scandals and match-fixing, and the ones that surprised me the most were the ones where a big part of the team was in on it. The book also includes a chapter on countering the cheats, which was enlightening – highly recommended read for some great insight into sports scandals and match fixtures!
by Reviewer
I enjoyed this book. It is an easy read and well researched and will suit both a US and non US audience. It covers cheating and matching fixing in many sports. I particularly enjoyed the chapters on motor racing with creative ideas like cooling fuel to make it contract and hidden water tanks. The chapter on cycling was interesting together with boxing. It is interesting how many cheats and now reformed characters. An informative read for those interested in the subject and is recommended reading.
by Jill H
Thought this was an excellent read. Read the whole book within 1 day, very entertaining & absorbing. There will continue to be scandals of course but the extent of which some of them went to is extraordinary. It is pretty incredible, not just the fact it was an individual but in some cases a team of players or athletes, and those who were covering up – shocking. Covering many different types of sport, I knew of some but not the detail which the author has gone into. So I thoroughly recommend this book. A great gift for a man in particular, however as a women thought it was excellent.
I always love a good scandal book and this one definitely delivered! Fascinating to read about the history of dishonesty in sports.
by Tamara Parkes
Who would have thought so much corruption went on behind the scenes in the sporting world? Great insights into well known sports cheats and scammers, and the shocking lengths people will go to to come out on top. I’m not a sports fan but i do like a good read and a good scandal!
by Debs MW
There will always be cheats but in competitive sport they risk reputation and careers yet still do it. I was surprised at the extraordinary lengths some sports people go to. This book is a real conversation starter.