A Wild Weekend Ahead; Shootout in Shanghai; NHL Preview; Model Yachting; Pilates; Asterisks and More with Charlie Pierce; “The Cubs”

You would think that as a huge fan of women’s soccer, Bill Littlefield would be dismayed that the U.S. Women lost in the semi-finals to Brazil at the Women’s World Cup in China. But, you would be wrong.

Bill Littlefield enjoys talking to Glenn Stout. But, that’s not the only reason he enjoyed Stout’s new book, “The Cubs: the Complete Story of Chicago Cubs Baseball.”

The Stretch Drive; Who Are These Diamondbacks?; Landis Guilty; Reel Recovery; Letters; Floyd Landis and More with Charlie Pierce; “The GM”

Its no secret that Bill Littlefield enjoys a beautiful summer day at the racetrack. He’s also been known to express his dissatisfaction with casinos. So what happens when the Governor of Massachusetts comes out for casinos and against slot machines at racetracks?

With so much attention on NFL coaches like Bill Belichick, the role of a NFL General Manager can sometimes get lost. Bill Littlefield reviews a new book that explores that role, and some of the great stories that come along with it.

Baseball with Tim Kurkjian; Red Sox Manifest Destiny; Camera-Gate!; Soccer Apartheid; Letters; Belichick’s Blunder and More with Charlie Pierce; “The Worst of Sports”

For those who think the NFL best antics take place off the field, the New England Patriots are providing plenty of entertainment. Bill Littlefield sums up the last few weeks at Gillette Stadium.

Can a book that describes itself as “the worst” really be any good? Bill Littlefield has a review.

The Hulks of Harvestime Cometh; Concussion Technology; The U.S. Open; Surfing the Great Lakes; Women’s World Cup; Drugs, Drugs and More Drugs With Charlie Pierce; Far Afield