Blog Posts tagged as: sports

Ten Sports Books to Read this Summer

Jessi

Check, Please! Book 1 by Ngozi Ukazu: Eric Bittle, aka Bitty, is a champion figure skater, vlogger, and baker, but when he finds himself on his college hockey team, Bitty must navigate his fear of getting hit, his quirky teammates, and an unexpected crush on the team captain.Home Field Advantage Dahlia Adler: Amber McCloud's dream is to become cheer captain at the end of the year, but after the football team's quarterback dies in an accident and is replaced by a girl, Amber knows she should work against this unliked Jaclyn to keep her cheer status but the twofall for each other.Just Between…

POTW: Bringing Swagger to the Court Since 1910

Dee

Senior Basket Ball Team, Adelphi College yearbook, 1910. Brooklyn Yearbook collection, BCMS.0031. Brooklyn Public Library, Center for Brooklyn History.
For this Photo of the Week we have a captivating portrait of the Adelphi College senior basketball team from their 1910 yearbook. These six women, with their puffy, ruffled dresses, elaborate updos, and, in one case, an enormous hair bow, hardly fit our modern conception of athletic. Nonetheless, they project a confidence, even a ruthlessness, that makes it clear they were formidable on the court. Look…