SHORTLISTED 2025

Sports Writing Award | Shortlisted

More Than a Game

by David Horspool

More Than a Game explores how sport has shaped British society, from class and gender battles to regional and racial tensions. Through captivating stories of athletes and fans, it reveals how the sporting arena has mirrored – and even driven – social change throughout history. A lively and eye-opening account of Britain’s past.

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