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 Information on Sports and on Local Sports
Below are Library-selected resources where you will be able to find information on a variety of sports, including sports activities in the local San Jose area. These resources have been collected primarily for public library users but may also be helpful to SJSU users.

If you are interested in resources on outdoor recreation, please see the Recreation and Travel information guide.

 Page Contents:
- Databases
- Sports Websites
- Books
 Sports Databases 

Anyone may access these databases on Library computers, but access away from Library computers requires an SJ Library card number and PIN.


• Sports Articles in Magazines, Journals and Newspapers — EBSCOhost, 1975- Opens in new window

Find articles back to 1975 across many databases covering newspapers, magazines and journals. new


• Biographies on Sports Figures — Biography Collection Complete Opens in new window

Find biographical articles on noted sports athletes, coaches and figures from other fields. new


• Articles on Local, National and International Sports — San José Mercury News, 1985- Opens in new window

Find articles back to 1985 from Sports and other sections of the Mercury News.


• See all SJPL Databases

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 Sports Websites   - Select a subject to see annotated web resources and more.

• Sports
• Auto Racing
• Baseball
• Baseball and Softball Locally
• Basketball
• Cycling Locally
• Football

• Football Locally
• Fútbol
• Golf
• Hockey and Skating Locally
• Olympic Games
• Soccer
• Soccer and Rugby Locally

• Sports Services and Facilities Locally
• Swimming
• Swimming and Water Polo Locally
• Tennis Locally
• Winter Sports

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 Books on Sports 

Book Search:

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eBooks:

• eBooks from net Library

Anyone may access these eBooks in the Library, but access away from the Library requires an SJ Library card number and PIN. — For ebook assistance, see Who To Contact for More Help.

• Downloadable eBooks and eAudiobooks from Overdrive

These are available to all SJLibrary card holders outside the Library; not available on any Library computers:

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This page last updated September 01, 2009 by the Web Team

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