New edition of this ultimate armchair companion to practically every sport ever invented, put together with fanatic Ray Stubbs

Open up the synthetic grass cover and check out the rules, stats, history, players and events for over 250 of the world's greatest sports: from basketball to bobsleigh, karate to korfball, and synchronised swimming to ski jumping.

Stay ahead in the world of sport with the latest facts and figures from leading experts and governing bodies. And pick up the techniques and tactics of the world's best competitors.

Fully updated to include the Beijing Olympics - it's what sports lovers have been waiting for.