NBA’s Thunder Rolls in Oklahoma City, MLB Playoff News, and “Going Deep” with author Gary Smith
This week on Only A Game, the NBA’s Thunder rumbles into Oklahoma City at supersonic speed. Also, the latest Major League Baseball post-season news, and a conversation with Gary Smith, author of Going Deep: 20 Classic Sports Stories. Audio for http://www.bu.edu/wbur/storage/2008/10/onlyagame_1018.mp3
Who Will Face the Phillies? Audio for http://www.bu.edu/wbur/storage/2008/10/onlyagame_1018_1.mp3 
With Manny and the Dodgers already back in Los Angeles, the only question remaining is who will the Phillies face in the 2008 World Series? The Red Sox rallied from a seven run deficit on Thursday night to defeat the Tampa Bay Rays 8-7 and push game six of the ALCS. Bill Littlefield talks with ESPN’s Tim Kurkjian on what the Red Sox and Rays need to do to get to the World Series.
With Manny and the Dodgers already back in Los Angeles, the only question remaining is who will the Phillies face in the 2008 World Series? The Red Sox rallied from a seven run deficit on Thursday night to defeat the Tampa Bay Rays 8-7 and push game six of the ALCS. Bill Littlefield talks with ESPN’s Tim Kurkjian on what the Red Sox and Rays need to do to get to the World Series.Thunder Rumbles in Oklahoma City Audio for http://www.bu.edu/wbur/storage/2008/10/onlyagame_1018_2.mp3 The NBA team formerly known as the Seattle Supersonics has found a new home in Oklahoma City as the OKC Thunder. While many fans are excited to see a professional basketball team representing Oklahoma City, some are wondering if there is any room in Sooner country for a new sports franchise. Only A Game’s Greg Echlin reports.
Sooners, Longhorns, and Lions, Oh My! Audio for http://www.bu.edu/wbur/storage/2008/10/onlyagame_1018_3.mp3 Bill Littlefield and Yahoo Sport’s Dan Wetzel give us the highlights and upsets of this week’s college football face-offs.
"Going Deep: 20 Classic Sports Stories" Audio for http://www.bu.edu/wbur/storage/2008/10/onlyagame_1018_4.mp3 
In his new book, Going Deep: 20 Classic Sports Stories, author Gary Smith shares twenty of his favorite stories. From soccer star Mia Hamm to the personal tragedy of baseball pitcher Mark Fidrych, Smith gives us a thoughtful and energetic perspective on sports and its athletes. Bill Littlefield sits down with Smith to discuss his inspiration for the book.
Letters Audio for http://www.bu.edu/wbur/storage/2008/10/onlyagame_1018_5.mp3 Bill Littlefield answers a few letters from listeners.
The Red Sox Dramatic Comeback and More with Charlie Pierce Audio for http://www.bu.edu/wbur/storage/2008/10/onlyagame_1018_6.mp3 Bill and Only a Game analyst Charlie Pierce discuss: the Red Sox flair for the dramatic in the post-season, the effects of the financial crisis on sports, and Charles Barkley in politics.
Pickleball, the Fastest Growing Sport? Audio for http://www.bu.edu/wbur/storage/2008/10/onlyagame_1018_7.mp3 
Only A Game’s Karen Given travels to Smithfield, Rhode Island for the National Senior Games Championship Festival to report on the growing popularity of Pickleball, a hybrid game similar to tennis but played with a whiffleball and oversized ping-pong racquets. The sport has a rich history but, unfortunately, there are no pickles in Pickleball.
Only A Game’s Karen Given travels to Smithfield, Rhode Island for the National Senior Games Championship Festival to report on the growing popularity of Pickleball, a hybrid game similar to tennis but played with a whiffleball and oversized ping-pong racquets. The sport has a rich history but, unfortunately, there are no pickles in Pickleball.