The Best American Sports Writing 2018

For more than twenty-five years, The Best American Sports Writing has built a solid reputation by showcasing the greatest sports journalism of the previous year, culled from hundreds of national, regional, and specialty print and digital publications. Each year, the series editor and guest editor curate a truly exceptional collection. The only shared traits among all these diverse styles, voices, and stories are the extraordinarily high caliber of writing, and the pure passion they tap into that can only come from sports.

This year’s unmissable anthology, guest edited by Jeff Pearlman, brings together the year’s best sports journalism:
Literary Nonfiction: Go beyond the box score with powerful, unforgettable essays hand-picked for their literary merit and emotional impact.Legendary Athletes: Explore the final days of Muhammad Ali in “The Greatest, at Rest,” and delve into the legacy of Serena and Venus Williams.The Concussion Crisis: Confront the human cost of football in a stunning investigation into one high school player’s secret struggle with CTE.Iconic Coaches and Players: Get inside the minds of giants like Pat Riley and Peyton Manning as they face career-defining moments.