REVIEWS: This week's sporting essentials

Sport360 staff 09:36 27/01/2017
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  • Do you have these in your collection?

    We take a look at the latest sporting releases across books, films, games and apps as well as some classics that you should be looking to buy.

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    BOOKS

    Furious George

    Price: Dh70
    Where to buy: Amazon.

    Former NBA coach George Karl doesn’t hold back in this memoir in which he reflects on his life both on and off the court. Worthwhile topics include his relationsihps with star players and his relationship with his son.

    George Carl.

    George Karl.

    The Cyclist Who Went Out in the Cold: Adventures Riding the Iron Curtain
    Price: Dh70
    Where to buy: Amazon.

    Tim Moore tackles the 9,000km route of the old Iron Curtain on his tiny-wheeled, two-geared East German shopping bike. The journey and Moore’s telling are compelling.

    Tim Moore.

    Tim Moore.

    FILMS

    Break Point
    Price: Dh36
    Where to buy: Amazon.

    In this tennis comedy, two estranged brothers reunite to make an improbable run at a grand slam tournament. While the tennis isn’t the most well done, the laughs and jokes are enough to give this movie credence as fun entertainment.

    Remember the Titans
    Price: Dh36
    Where to buy: Amazon.

    A gripping film based on the true story of AfricanAmerican coach Herman Boone (played by Denzel Washington), who attempts to integrate his American football team in Virginia in the 1970s and finds success doing so.

    GAMES

    Pro Basketball Manager 2017
    Price: Dh56
    Where to buy: Steam.

    If you’ve ever enjoyed the Football Manager series and are also a fan of basketball, you’ll be all over this simulation which gives you full control of a team and countless options on how to shape your franchise.

    APPS

    UFC
    Price: Free
    Where to buy: Apple Store and Google Play

    The ultimate tool to keep track of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Get news and updates, as well as exclusive video and access to the world’s biggest fight library, featuring UFC events and more.

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