MLB Update, Athletes Donate Their Brains, and Living the “Sueño”
This week on Only A Game we’ll examine the new athlete-driven initiative to study the long-term effects of concussions. Also, meet the teenage pro soccer player whose path to Chivas U.S.A. began with a stop on a reality T.V. show, and all the latest Major League Baseball Playoff developments. Audio for http://www.bu.edu/wbur/storage/2008/10/onlyagame_1004.mp3
MLB Update Audio for http://www.bu.edu/wbur/storage/2008/10/onlyagame_1004_1.mp3 Karen Given updates last night’s scores in Major League Baseball’s American League Divisional Series.
Phillies Positive Post-season Audio for http://www.bu.edu/wbur/storage/2008/10/onlyagame_1004_2.mp3
Philadelphia Phillies fans are notorious for their negativity, but this year they’re summoning their inner optimists to cheer their team on. But, will anything less than a World Series Championship satisfy hungry Philadelphians? Karen talks with David Murphy, who covers the team for the Philadelphia Daily News.
Philadelphia Phillies fans are notorious for their negativity, but this year they’re summoning their inner optimists to cheer their team on. But, will anything less than a World Series Championship satisfy hungry Philadelphians? Karen talks with David Murphy, who covers the team for the Philadelphia Daily News.
Major League Soccer’s Sweet “Sueno” Audio for http://www.bu.edu/wbur/storage/2008/10/onlyagame_1004_2.mp3 
In Spanish, “Sueno” means “dream.” For the fans of Chivas USA, “Sueno” is winner of a reality TV show who earned a try-out with the team. Jorge Flores beat the odds and made the roster of Chivas USA. But, as Only A Game’s Charlie Schroeder reports, he still has a long way to go before his dream is complete.
In Spanish, “Sueno” means “dream.” For the fans of Chivas USA, “Sueno” is winner of a reality TV show who earned a try-out with the team. Jorge Flores beat the odds and made the roster of Chivas USA. But, as Only A Game’s Charlie Schroeder reports, he still has a long way to go before his dream is complete.The Concussion Crisis in Sports Audio for http://www.bu.edu/wbur/storage/2008/10/onlyagame_1004_3.mp3 
For the past year and a half, we’ve been hearing about former NFL players who are exhibiting signs of a brain disease doctors used to think only happened to boxers. Some can’t remember the names of their teammates, and others have succumb to dementia and severe depression. Now, a new brain study center at Boston University is researching athletes from all sports to try to find a cure. Karen Given has the story.
For the past year and a half, we’ve been hearing about former NFL players who are exhibiting signs of a brain disease doctors used to think only happened to boxers. Some can’t remember the names of their teammates, and others have succumb to dementia and severe depression. Now, a new brain study center at Boston University is researching athletes from all sports to try to find a cure. Karen Given has the story.Bombing Bengals Audio for http://www.bu.edu/wbur/storage/2008/10/onlyagame_1004_4.mp3 The Cincinnati Bengals won the NFL’s AFC North Division in 2005. They haven’t had a winning season since, and this year they’re off to an 0 and 4 start. Karen talks with Paul Daugherty, Cincinnati Enquirer Columnist and WLW radio host.
Al Davis and More with Charlie Pierce Audio for http://www.bu.edu/wbur/storage/2008/10/onlyagame_1004_5.mp3 Karen Given and Only A Game analyst Charlie Pierce discuss: why the Raiders need a new owner, why the Cubs need to lift the curse, and how you can own your own Sarah Cuda.
Driven Audio for http://www.bu.edu/wbur/storage/2008/10/onlyagame_1004_6.mp3 
Not surprisingly, the search for the next Tiger has been on since Woods first donned the green jacket at Augusta in 1997. Tiger Woods isn’t the focus of Kevin Cook’s new book, Driven: Teen Phenoms, Mad Parents, Swing Science and the Future of Golf, but his name is mentioned on nearly ever page. Karen speaks with Kevin Cook about his new book.
Not surprisingly, the search for the next Tiger has been on since Woods first donned the green jacket at Augusta in 1997. Tiger Woods isn’t the focus of Kevin Cook’s new book, Driven: Teen Phenoms, Mad Parents, Swing Science and the Future of Golf, but his name is mentioned on nearly ever page. Karen speaks with Kevin Cook about his new book.