Sport Mag – Sports Magazines PDF

Runner’s World

Runner’s World Current Digital Issue

2015-2016

2006-2008

Hearst

“The essential guide for everyone who runs – men and women, from beginners to hard-core marathoners. The authority in the running community, Runner’s World inspires you to run faster and farther and have more fun doing it!” – Runner’s World Magazine. A free popular magazine online for the sport of distance running.

Running Times Sport Mag

2006-2008

U.S.: Rodale Inc

“Running Times magazine is one of the leading running magazines on the market. Dedicated to providing the active runner with the knowledge they need to reach their goals, this magazine goes far beyond the basics. Its in-depth articles and columns will educate even the most experienced runner. Not only does it cover the action, it also covers the terrain, with reports on the best trails and destinations for runners of every experience level. ” – Publisher. Running Times magazine was launched in 1977 and was published until 2016.

Women’s Running Sports Magazines PDF

2015

U.S.: Competitor Group

Bicycling Sport Mag

Bicycling Magazine Website

2006-2008

2015-2016

U.S.

“Bicycling magazine inspires cyclists with authoritative recommendations on the latest bikes and gear, the best advice on getting fitter and stronger, and guides to ride the most beautiful roads and trails. Bicycling gives experienced racers and beginning cyclists the practical tips to enjoy the ride of their lives.” -Bicycling Magazine.

Mountain Bike Sports Magazines PDF

2006-2008

U.S.: Rodale

Mountain Bike magazine was one of several sports magazines published by Rodale Press, of Emmaus, PA. In 2018 the company was acquired by Crown Publishing Group.

Outing. An Illustrated Monthly Magazine of Recreation Sport Mag

Vol 3 (1883) – Vol 82 (1923)

Boston

A late 19th- and early 20th-century American sports magazine covering a variety of sporting activities. It began publication in 1882 as the Wheelman “an illustrated magazine of cycling literature and news” and had four title changes before ceasing publication in 1923. It was initially published for bicycling enthusiasts by the owner of the Pope Co., a bicycle manufacturer, but soon broadened its subject matter. -from info in Wikipedia.

Collection on Historical Bicycling Sport Mag

132 Items; 1869-1971

A free online collection compiled by a researcher at HathiTrust has books and journals about the beginnings of Bicycles and Cycling.

Boating Magazines Collections Sports Magazines PDF

Collection 1 – 2009-2012

Collection 2 – 1939-1989

Various publishers

These are bundles of magazines concerned with sailing and yachts. Among the titles in Collection 1 are ‘Superyacht International’, ‘ShowBoats International’, ‘Classic Boat’, ‘Classic Yacht’, ‘Yachting’, ‘Power and Motoryacht’.
In Collection 2, titles include: 23 Boats You Can Build, How to Build 20 Boats, Practical Boat Owner, Boat International, Yachts, International, Canoe and Small Boat, Sea and Pacific Motor Boat, and others.

Diving Magazine Collection Sport Mag

1970s-2016

Various Publishers

Wide variety of diving magazines. Titles: Skin Diver, Scuba Diving, Sport Diver, Discover Diving, Divaholic, Scuba.

OK Dinghy International Sport Mag

OK Dinghy International Association Website

Issues 2015 – Present

Ipswich, UK: OK Dinghy International Association

“The OK Dinghy International Association (OKDIA) is the world organization for the OK-Dinghy class. The OK Dinghy is a 4m long single-handed sailing racing dinghy.” – Website.

The Paddler

The Paddler Magazine Website

Issues 2013 – Present

St Ives, UK: Paddler Magazine

“The International magazine for recreational paddlers. The best for ww kayaking, sea kayaking, expedition kayaking, canoeing, open canoeing, SUP and rafting. Published in partnership with British Canoeing.” – Publisher.

PropTalk Sports Magazines PDF

PropTalk Website

Issues 2014 – Present

Annapolis, Maryland: Spinsheet

“PropTalk Magazine celebrates the people, places, boats, personalities, and events that make the Chesapeake Bay waters of Maryland, Virginia, and Washington D.C. one of the world’s premier boating grounds.” – Website. Free pdf online magazine for water sports.

Rowing News Sport Mag

Rowing News Magazine Website

1994-2008

Ontario, Canada: Independent Rowing News

“Since 1994, Rowing News magazine has served the North American rowing community with news, results, features, training tips, and compelling images. Our award-winning print magazine, app (FREE) in the Apple App Store, website, and other services deliver comprehensive and original content to the rapidly-expanding rowing market.” – Publisher.

Spinsheet: Chesapeake Bay Sailing Sport Mag

Spinsheet Magazine Website

Issues 2014 – Present

Annapolis, Maryland: Spinsheet

“Written by sailors for sailors. Our sailing coverage goes “deep” rather than “wide,” and we use this platform to celebrate the people, places, boats, personalities, and events that make the Chesapeake one of the world’s premier sailing grounds.” – Website.

Sport Diver

Sport Diver Magazine Website

1994-2008

2015-2016

U.S.

Scuba diving magazine free.

Athlon Football Preview Sports Magazines PDF

1979-2021

U.S.: Athlon Sports

American sports. Most issues are college football previews. Also 2015 and 2017 NFL (pro) football previews of particular teams.

College Football Media Guides Sport Mag

1937-2024

U.S.: Various publishers

U.S. college football. Media guides were produced mostly by colleges for their own football teams. This collection includes many guides for the 2024 upcoming season.

Lindy’s College Football Preview Sports Magazines PDF

1988-2021

Alabama: D.M.D. Publications

“America’s leading football authority”. Free online pdf magazines for the sport of American football.

Street & Smith’s Football Preview Sports Magazines PDF

1933-2019

U.S.: Street & Smith

U.S. pro and major college sports. Most issues here are Street & Smith’s annual college football previews, pro football previews, basketball and baseball yearbooks, from 1948 to 2007.

Texas Coach

Texas Coach Website

Issues 2017 – Present

San Marcos, Texas: Texas High School Coaches Association

The magazine provides information from the Texas High School Coaches Association to members, and contains articles of interest for coaches in a wide range of sports.

Boys’ Life

Scout Life Magazine Website (formerly Boys’ Life)

Boys Life Archives – 1911-2012

New York

Boys Life magazine archives. Published by Boy Scouts of America, this monthly magazine has been the official magazine of the Boy Scouts since 1912. Issues from March, 1911, when the magazine began, up to December 2012 are freely available online at the “Boys’ Life Archives”.

Scouting Sport Mag

Scouting Magazine Website

1971-2008

U.S.: Boy Scouts of America

“Scouting magazine is the official resource for adult leaders and volunteers of Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, and Venturers in the Boy Scouts of America.” – Publisher.

Sport Magazine Sports Magazines PDF

1949-1996

California: Petersen Publishing

Covers many U.S. sports, but seems to focus mostly on professional sports.

The Sporting Life

1883-1916

Philadelphia

An American weekly newspaper, published from 1883 to 1917 and from 1922 to 1924, that provided national coverage on sports, with particular emphasis on baseball. The publisher hired correspondents to report from locales across the U.S., and by 1890 it had the largest circulation of any sporting newspaper in the country. – from information in Wikipedia.

Sports Illustrated Sports Magazines PDF

Sports Illustrated Magazine Website

1954-1983 at Internet Archive

New York

“Sports Illustrated PDF is one of the leading sports magazines in the world. Every issue features a wide range of sports-related articles and photographs, including columns written by the leading sports analysts and announcers.” – Sports Illustrated Magazine.
The first link, at the Sports Illustrated magazine online free archives, appears to have the text of all articles from past issues, but not images. The second link, at Internet Archive, has images of complete issues.

Sports Illustrated Special Issues

1957-2021

New York: Maven Media Brands

Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issues, College Football Previews, Pro Football (NFL) Previews, other special sports magazine issues free pdf.

Black Belt

Black Belt Magazine Website

1979-2004

U.S.

“The world’s leading magazine of martial arts. We cover the entire industry, including MMA and the UFC, reality-based self-defense and traditional martial arts, health and fitness, and movies and television. Black Belt magazine is essential reading for all martial artists no matter which style they study.” – Black Belt Magazine.

Men’s Fitness Sport Mag

Men’s Fitness Magazine Website

2015-2016

U.S.: American Media, UK: Dennis

The magazine targeted men ages 21–40 years and featured in-depth articles on fitness, nutrition, and sports, as well as sex tips, fashion advice, interviews, recipes, and surveys.” The U.S. version of this popular sports magazine was folded into Men’s Journal in 2017. – Wikipedia.

Muscle & Fitness

Muscle & Fitness Magazine Website

2015-2016

U.S.: JW Media

“An American fitness and bodybuilding magazine founded in 1935 by Canadian entrepreneur Joe Weider.” – Wikipedia. A popular magazines in the sports genre.

Women’s Fitness Sport Mag

2015-2016

UK, Australia

These issues of Women’s Fitness magazine are mostly from the UK and Australia and were published by or under license of Dennis Publishing in the UK. The magazine appears to have originated with American Media Co. in the U.S., which also created Men’s Fitness Magazine.

Alpine Journal

1864-2022

UK: Alpine Club

The journal of the Alpine Club, the oldest mountaineering club in the world.

Backpacker Sport Mag

Backpacker Magazine Website

1973-2009

U.S.

“Magazine of wilderness travel offering practical “you can do it–here’s how” advice to enjoy every trip. Filled with the best places, gear and information for all kinds of hiking and camping trips with fold-out maps and stunning color photography.” – Backpacker Magazine. Publishes 9 issues per year.

Hooked Up Magazine

Hooked Up Magazine Website

Issues 2018 – Present

Melbourne, Australia: Hooked Up Magazine

“Hooked Up has a strong focus on fishing and boating products and provides readers with comprehensive information on all the latest releases in the boating and tackle industry and reviews a vast array of products each month. It has a strong focus on the “How To” of fishing with each article focusing on a specific species and technique while providing the reader with a clear, concise and methodical explanation of how to carry out that technique, or fish a specific location.” – Website. Free outdoors sports magazines pdf.

National Geographic

National Geographic Magazine Website

Magazines 1888-2007 – With Index

Washington DC: National Geographic

““National Geographic Magazine, the flagship magazine of the National Geographic Society, chronicles exploration and adventure, as well as changes that impact life on Earth. Editorial coverage encompasses people and places of the world, with an emphasis on human involvement in a changing universe. Major topics include culture, nature, geography, ecology, science and technology.” – National Geographic.

Outdoor Life Magazine

1898-1925 at Internet Archive (Black & White)

Denver, Colorado: Bonnier

Launched in 1898 in Denver, founder J.A. McGuire intended the magazine for ‘outdoorsmen’, which was generally understood then as men who enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Recreation Sport Mag

1894-1965

New York: National Recreation Association

“The Magazine of the Recreation Movement”. The magazine of the National Recreation Association, which seems to have been aimed at all organizations that sponsored recreational activities; i.e. park administrators, schools, churches, etc. Old magazine for recreation and sports.

Skiing Heritage Journal

Skiing Heritage Magazine Website

1989-2011

U.S.: International Skiing History Association

“Skiing Heritage journal is a quarterly Journal of original, entertaining, and informative feature articles on skiing history. Published by the International Skiing History Association, its contents support ISHA’s mission “to preserve skiing history and to increase awareness of the sport’s heritage.” – Publisher. The journal continues to be published today, after a name change in 2013 to ‘Skiing History Magazine’.

Snow Country Sport Mag

1988-1998

U.S.

“In the 87 issues of Snow Country magazine published between 1988 and 1999, the reader can find the defining coverage of mountain resorts, ski technique and equipment, racing, cross-country touring, and the growing sport of snowboarding during a period of radical change. The award-winning magazine of mountain sports and living tracks the environmental impact of ski area development, and people moving to the mountains to work and live.” – Snow Country Magazine.

Wrestling Magazine Collection

1955-2024

Various Publishers

More than 1,200 issues of wrestling magazines, many titles. Most are from 1961-2006.

WWE Sport Mag

1995-2014

UK: Loaded Media

British wrestling magazine free pdf.

Golf Digest

2016-2016

Golf Digest

Australian and U.S. editions.