<div>J.A. Adande, ESPN personality and Director of Sports Journalism at Northwestern University#&39;s Medill School of Journalism, has curated an essential anthology showcasing incredible feats and diverse perspectives across the world of sports.<br /><br />Selected from a wide range of newspapers, magazines, and digital publications during the previous year, these stories capture enduring moments while celebrating the craft of writing at its most sublime.<br /><br />This extraordinary collection reveals the fascinating stories behind the sports we love, the competitors who push their boundaries, and the cultures they are ultimately embedded in. </div>