Books by Tim Wigmore
“It’s so nicely put together, diligently researched and calmly written so it allows itself to breathe. He weaves through enough anecdotes, he takes you on a journey. It’s a thoughtful, meandering journey through sport. And it pulls off that unique thing where I think it would be a great read for both someone who loves their test cricket but also someone who doesn’t” Read more...
Alyson Rudd, Journalist
Interviews where books by Tim Wigmore were recommended
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The Escape: The Tour, the Cyclist and Me
by Pippa York & David Walsh -
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Finding the Edge
by Jimmy Anderson, with Felix White -
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Ultra Women: The Trailblazers Defying Sexism in Sport
by Emma Wilkinson & Lily Canter -
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States of Play: How Sportswashing Took Over Football
by Miguel Delaney -
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The Last Bell: Life, Death and Boxing
by Donald McRae -
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Engulfed: How Saudi Arabia Bought Sport, and the World
by James Montague
The Best Sports Books of 2025, recommended by Alyson Rudd
The Best Sports Books of 2025, recommended by Alyson Rudd
Every year, the William Hill Sports Book of the Year award—the world’s longest-running sports writing prize—highlights the very best new books in the genre. We asked Alyson Rudd, chair of the judges, to introduce us to this year’s winner—The Escape, by cyclist Pippa York and reporter David Walsh—and the six runners-up.
