MLB Postseason Update, Jose Feliciano’s Controversial National Anthem, and Oxen Pulling
The league championship series have arrived. This week on Only A Game, a baseball postseason update. Also, Jose Feliciano remembers his controversial national anthem performance at the 1968 World Series, and we meet a team of athletes who are literally strong as oxen.Audio for http://www.bu.edu/wbur/storage/2008/10/onlyagame_1011.mp3
MLB Postseason UpdateAudio for http://www.bu.edu/wbur/storage/2008/10/onlyagame_1011_1.mp3 When you have the Red Sox and Rays facing off in the ALCS and the Dodgers and Phillies battling for the NL title, anything is possible. Only A Game’s Anthony Brooks talks with ESPN’s Tim Kurkjian on the ups, downs, and in-betweens of this year’s MLB postseason.
Jose Feliciano’s Star Spangled ControversyAudio for http://www.bu.edu/wbur/storage/2008/10/onlyagame_1011_2.mp3 
Before Game 5 of the 1968 World Series, Jose Feliciano pulled away from the traditional rendition of the national anthem and sang his own version of the "Star Spangled Banner." It was a turbulent time and Feliciano’s performance caused a furor. Only A Game’s Doug Tribou reports.
Before Game 5 of the 1968 World Series, Jose Feliciano pulled away from the traditional rendition of the national anthem and sang his own version of the "Star Spangled Banner." It was a turbulent time and Feliciano’s performance caused a furor. Only A Game’s Doug Tribou reports.2008 NHL Season PreviewAudio for http://www.bu.edu/wbur/storage/2008/10/onlyagame_1011_3.mp3 Will the Detroit Red Wings repeat their championship season or will Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins win the 2008 Stanley Cup? Join Anthony Brooks and L.A. Times reporter Helene Elliot as they preview the 2008 NHL season.
"The Express"Audio for http://www.bu.edu/wbur/storage/2008/10/onlyagame_1011_4.mp3 
Only A Game’s Anthony Brooks speaks with movie director Gary Fleder on the issues of race, sports, and American culture in his new movie, "The Express," a story based on the struggles and successes of college football star and Heisman Trophy winner Ernie Davis.
Only A Game’s Anthony Brooks speaks with movie director Gary Fleder on the issues of race, sports, and American culture in his new movie, "The Express," a story based on the struggles and successes of college football star and Heisman Trophy winner Ernie Davis.Sarah Palin Invades the NHL and more with Charlie PierceAudio for http://www.bu.edu/wbur/storage/2008/10/onlyagame_1011_5.mp3 Anthony Brooks and Only A Game analyst Charlie Pierce discuss: a possible Red Sox vs. Dodgers World Series, Palin drops the puck, and the woman who landed on Mt. Everest.
Strong as an OxAudio for http://www.bu.edu/wbur/storage/2008/10/onlyagame_1011_6.mp3
Anthony Brooks takes a trip to Topsfield, Massachusetts for the oldest agricultural fair in the country and gets up close and personal with its four-legged stars.
Anthony Brooks takes a trip to Topsfield, Massachusetts for the oldest agricultural fair in the country and gets up close and personal with its four-legged stars.