The Impact of Daisuke; Going Fishing; A-Day Dazzles; Kabbadi; On David Halberstam; Halberstam, NBA Playoffs and More with Charlie Pierce; “Tommy’s Honor”

Bill Littlefield reviews “Tommy’s Honor,” Kevin Cook’s profile of Tom Morris, one of golf’s founding fathers. Cook chronicles Morris and paints a vivid picture of the world of golf over 150 years ago.

When Pat Tillman left the NFL to join the Army Rangers, he wasn’t looking for publicity. Bill Littlfield examines the tragedy surrounding the military’s cover-up and the family’s anguish.

NBA Post-Season Preview; Braves New World; Dartmouth’s New Dynasty; Saving a City with ATVs; Letters; Playoffs, A-Rod and More with Charlie Pierce; “Nazi Games”

In his new book, David Clay Large offers stunning detail about the 1936 Olympics in Berlin. Not surprisingly, some of the things you’ll learn about the Olympic movement and especially the Berlin games are less than delightful.

The Real Rutgers Women; She’s Going for Distance; The Raptors Take Toronto; Coaching in the D-League; Imus, Duke and More with Charlie; “Opening Day”

If Don Imus had known just a little about women’s college basketball and in particular, the Rutger’s women team, one wonders if he would have made the offending comments. Bill Littlefield reflects on one Rutgers player’s admirable call for understanding, at time when anger is the easiest response.

In “Opening Day,” Jonathan Eig attempts to separate fact from fiction and illustrate how no onehad any idea how to navigate the integration of MLB baseball.

Baseball season does not necessarily bring spring weather but it certainly is a time of rebirth. Bill Littlefield talks about the restorative powers of Opening Day, whether a fan or not.

At Home with the Future Home Run King; Previewing the Playoffs; A New Era for the MLS?; Homegrown Success; College B-Ball Bids Adieu and More with Charlie Pierce; “The Kings of New York”