SPRING TRAINING MONTH #6: The String Theory, by David Foster Wallace (1996)
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Writing about one of his lifelong obsessions, celebrated author David Foster Wallace gives a look into the lives of second-tier tennis pros.
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Ah, spring! The weather gets warmer, the days get longer, and going outside becomes an enticing prospect even for ardent homebodies. It's the perfect time of year for physical activity and polite society's preferred expression of strength and coordination: sports. The following culture recommendations take a look at the best sports media, both fictional and real.
SPRING TRAINING MONTH #3: Playing to Win, by David Sirlin (2000)
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With Playing to Win, game designer and former Street Fighter pro David Sirlin created a guide on the real skills and thinking required to dominate gaming tournaments.
Read MoreSPRING TRAINING MONTH #2: Slap Shot, by George Roy Hill (1977)
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Cult film Slap Shot looks at changing times, the casualties of big business, and appealing to the lowest common denominator from the perspective of a minor league hockey team.
Read MoreSPRING TRAINING MONTH #1: Ping Pong: The Animation, by Masaaki Yuasa (2014)
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Both exciting and meditative, Ping Pong: The Animation brings a tale of high school sports that follows a cast of heroes and villains as they win, lose, and grow up.
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