THIS WEEK'S TOP 10 SPORTS BOOKS

1 ATP Tour 1997 Player Guide (ATP Tour ; paperback, pounds 15.95)

2 The Rugby War, Peter Fitzsimons (Harper Sports; paperback, pounds 9.99)

3 The Sporting News Baseball Guide 1997, edited by Craig Carter and Dave Sloan (The Sporting News US; paperback, pounds 12.95)

4 From `Fergie Out!' To The Double Double - The Highs and Lows of Life as a Red, edited by Paul Davies (A & C Publishing; paperback, pounds 7.99)

5 The Tao of Muhammad Ali, Davis Miller (Vintage; paperback, pounds 7.99)

6 The Australian Cricket Almanac 1996, edited by Philip Derriman (Ironbark; paperback, pounds 19.95)

7 An Intimate Portrait of the Tour de France, Philippe Brunel (Buonpane Publications; hardback, pounds 29.99)

8 Steve Waugh's World Cup Diary, Steve Waugh (Harper Sports; paperback, pounds 10.99)

9 Almanacco Illustrato del Calcio '97, edited by Arrigo Beltrami (Panini; hardback, pounds 16.95)

10 Man of Courage - The Life and Career of Tommy Farr, Bob Lonkhurst (Book Guild; hardback, pounds 18.50)

Chart compiled by Sportspages: 94-96 Charing Cross Road, London (0171- 240 9604) and St Ann's Square, Manchester (0161-832 8530).