THIS WEEK'S TOP 10 SPORTS BOOKS

1 The New Lords of the Rings, Andrew Jennings (Pocket Books; paperback, pounds 6.99)

2 Football Grounds of Britain, Simon Inglis (Collins Willow, paperback, pounds 14.99)

3 The Complete Book of Olympics, David Wallechinsky (Arum Press, paperback, pounds 12.95)

4 Atlanta '96 -- The Official British Olympic Team Handbook, edited by Peter Nichols (Wyeth Publishing, paperback, pounds 11.99)

5 Bad As I Wanna Be, Dennis Rodman with Tim Keow (Delacorte Press US, hardback, pounds 19.95)

6 Athletics 1996 - The International Track & Field Annual, edited by Peter Matthews (Sports Books Ltd, paperback, pounds 14.95)

7 Tour de France - The Historic 1978 Event, Robin Magowan (Velo Press US, hardback, pounds 21.50)

8 Running Scared - How Athletics Lost its Innocence, Steven Downes and Duncan Mackay (Mainstream, hardback, pounds 14.99)

9 The Homes of Football, Stuart Clark (Giant Step, paperback, pounds 9.95)

10 An Intimate Portrait of the Tour de France - Masters And Slaves of The Road, Philippe Brunel (Buonpane Publications, hardback, pounds 29.99)

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