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Ten hut! This week on Only A Game, why some American pro sports leagues are turning to the military to address security issues. Also, an NFL season preview, and powerlifter Anderson Wise prepares for the Beijing Paralympics.Audio for http://www.bu.edu/wbur/storage/2008/09/onlyagame_0906.mp3
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If you build it, it will be expensive! This week on Only A Game, we’ll consider the enormous costs of the Beijing games. Also, John Powers previews the final weekend of the Olympic competition, and synchronized swimmers have their day on the big screen. Audio for http://www.bu.edu/wbur/storage/2008/08/onlyagame_0823.mp3Continue reading »
It’s official. Brett Favre is a member of the New York Jets. Because Bill Littlefield was on vacation last week, he’s scrambling now to catch up with the fast-moving world of sports. One of the more bizarre aspects of that world has been the on-going soap opera starring Favre, formerly retired, who now is preparing to play quarterback again.
Last year Brett Favre, who had quarterbacked the Green Bay Packers for sixteen years, retired. His career was celebrated. A lot. Over the past week, rumors of Favre’s desire to return to the N.F.L. have been circulating…rumors that have reminded Bill Littlefield of how hard it is for many professional athletes to leave their games behind.
Continue reading »On Tuesday, the National Football League notified the players that the league will opt out of the current collective bargaining agreement…a decision which makes possible a lockout in 2011.
Bill Littlefield, who doesn’t think it will come to that, wishes to inform the players of the opportunity they’ve been handed.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says that he’s officially closed the books on "Spygate," but why won’t the scandal go away? Bill offers a few thoughts…
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This Week on Only A Game, a report from Japan, where the Red Sox and A’s recently opened the 2008 Major League Baseball Season. Also, an NCAA Hoops update, and the Sons of Ben Franklin declare their love for Philadelphia’s MLS squad just two short years before their first game.
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This week on Only A Game, Bill Littlefield travels to spend some time with the number one men’s basketball team in the country. Memphis? No….Bentley! Also, Tim Kurkjian reports for his first 2008 assignment, and skiing Colorado’s smaller slopes.
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It’s time to test the Pierce postulate: "The Super Bowl is good!" This week on Only A Game, analysis from Phoenix, a look at all the anti-Super Bowl activities for nonbelievers, and some good 17 syllable fun with Super Bowl Haiku XIV.
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For the past 14 years, Only A Game has celebrated the Super Bowl in verses consisting of 5, 7, and 5 syllables. But, Bill Littlefield asks, could another measure do just as well as the haiku?
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