The Year's Best Sports Writing 2024

This anthology delivers a masterclass in modern sports journalism, gathering the year's most compelling narratives from newspapers, magazines, and digital platforms. Editor Jane McManus has curated a collection that goes far beyond final scores and statistics, diving into the profound human experiences that define athletic competition. These pieces capture everything from underdog triumphs to systemic reckonings, proving that the best sports writing is, at its core, about people.

What makes this volume essential is its remarkable diversity of voices and subjects, offering perspectives often overlooked in mainstream coverage. Readers who appreciate deep narrative nonfiction will find themselves immersed in stories that are as much about culture, identity, and resilience as they are about the games themselves. This isn't just a compilation for sports fans, but for anyone who believes a well-told story can change how we see the world. The lasting impact is a renewed appreciation for the power of journalism to illuminate the human condition through the universal lens of sport.