THIS WEEK'S TOP 10 SPORTS BOOKS

1 Playfair Cricket Annual 1996, Edited by Bill Frindall (Headline; paperback, pounds 4.99)

2 Wisden Cricketers' Almanack 1996, Edited by Matthew Engel (John Wisden; hardback/paperback, pounds 24.50)

3 Everywhere We Go - Behind The Matchday Madness, Dougie & Eddy Brimson (Headline; paperback, pounds 6.99)

4 The Sporting News Baseball Guide 1996, edited by Craig Carter and Dave Sloan (The Sporting News US; paperback, pounds 11.95)

5 The IOC Official Olympic Companion 1996, Edited by Caroline Searle and Bryn Vaile (Brassey's Sports; paperback, pounds 12.95)

6 Chronicle Of The Olympics 1896-1996 (Dorling Kindersley; hardback, pounds 19.95)

7 UEFA Euro 1996 - The Official Book, Kier Radnedge (Carlton; paperback, pounds 7.99)

8 ITF World Of Tennis 1996, Edited by John Barrett (Collins Willow; paperback, pounds 9.99)

9 1996 NFL Draft Report, Mel Kiper (Draft Publications US; paperback, pounds 22.50)

10 On The Ropes - Boxing As A Way Of Life, Geoffrey Beattie (Gollancz; hardback, pounds 16.99)

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