REVIEWS: This week’s sporting film, book, game and app essentials – Don Bradman Cricket, OptaJoe’s Football Yearbook

Sport360 staff

09:30 16/12/2016

We take a look at the latest sporting releases across books, films, games and apps as well as some other classics that you should be looking to buy.

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MUHAMMAD ALI: A MEMOIR
Price: Dh50
Where to buy: Amazon

‘The Greatest’ has probably had more books written about him than any other athlete, but British broadcaster Michael Parkinson offers a unique take on the tale of the boxing legend having forged a friendship in the 1970s.

OPTAJOE’S FOOTBALL YEARBOOK
Price: Dh85
Where to buy: Kinokuniya

Like football stats and trivia? Then this is simply a must-buy. OptaJoe is the go-to Twitter account for football nerds and this breaks down all the numbers in 2016, written with a wry sense of humour.

OptaJoe’s Football Yearbook.

F1 OFFICIAL REVIEW
Price: Dh120
Where to buy: Amazon

Released in time for the festive season, relive the 2016 season which, as we now know, proves to be Nico Rosberg’s last in the sport as he and Lewis Hamilton engage in a tit-for-tat title battle throughout the year.

Nico Rosberg.

OJ: MADE IN AMERICA
Price: Dh180
Where to buy: Amazon

ESPN’s ‘30 for 30’ series never disappoints and this exhaustive look at the story of OJ and his rise from college and then NFL superstar to one of the most controversial figures in America is a cultural as well as a sporting study.

DON BRADMAN CRICKET 17
Price: Dh350
Where to buy: Amazon

Outside of retro gamers remembering ‘Brian Lara Cricket’, the sport is yet to have a defining video game. This is the latest attempt to corner the market with sharp graphics, great depth and a focus on batting technique.

PREMIER LEAGUE
Price: Free
Where to buy: Android

Not only is this an essential download for keeping abreast of all the latest news and scores from the English top flight but Fantasy Football players will find this invaluable in tweaking your team and researching data each week.

Premier League.