Bill reviews Rus Bradburd’s new book, which proves that basketball can be rewarding no matter where it’s played.

Many players on this years Hall of Fame ballot are well known for something other than baseball. Bill suggests a new name might be more fitting for the Cooperstown museum.

Thanksgiving Turkeys with Paul Attner; The Surprising Scarlet Knights; Marching to Victory; The NFL’s Busiest Mom; Letters; Football and More with Charlie Pierce; “Raiders Night”

Bill reviews Robert Lipsyte’s new novel, which offers more than one reason for young readers to pick a sport other than football.

Thanksgiving isn’t just about the turkey and gravy. Bill offers an ode to the holiday.

NASCAR with Matt Crossman; NASCAR Aims for Diversity; “Tunney: Boxing’s Brainiest Champ and His Upset of the Great Jack Dempsey”; Women’s College Basketball Preview; College Football and more with Charlie Pierce; Horse Racing with a Twist

Shortly after he won the heavyweight championship in 1926, Gene Tunney became an outsider and was never given the acclaim he deserved. This book contains some all-time great boxing stories and will entertain the avid fan and the casual observer alike.

At a time when all eyes were focused on the MLS championship game, the league made it possible for each team to sign one high-profile player. Bill says soccer in the U.S. still won’t attract elite European athletes.

College Basketball with Pat Forde; The Bulls are Back; College Football with Dan Wetzel; Saddle-Up! It’s School Time; Letters; Elections and more with Charlie Pierce; “A Night in November”

At age 41, Dwight Gooden has been released for prison.