Only A Game’s Charlie Schroeder takes a trip to California to explore the world of lawn bowling,  a growing pastime for seniors and bowlers alike. Take a look at these photos from this year’s Jack Beckley Quinnel Rings Tournament in Santa Monica and see if you could go head-to-head with these seasoned competitors.

Last Sunday was a disaster. The anguish, the pain, and the mournful cries of Pats fans could be heard everywhere. It’s official, Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is out for the 2008 season. It’s true, Brady’s season-ending knee injury is, without a doubt, the worse thing to ever happen. Commentator Bill Littlefield knows it, and so should you.

In his new book, Soccer Dad, author W.D. Wetherell describes the power and beauty of the game of soccer through his experience as a sideline dad for his son’s high school soccer team. With its lyrical and energetic writing, Wetherell’s book defines the term "a good sports read" and Bill Littlefield agrees.

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.

In his new book, A People’s History of Sports in the United States, author Dave Zirin celebrates athletes who have gone beyond the clichés of locker room interviews to create a voice of their own in social and political arenas. From Muhammad Ali to Michael Jordan, Zirin praises and attacks the roles of individual athletes [...]

The U.S. soccer team will face off against Cuba this Saturday in Havana for a World Cup qualifying match. While the team and a few U.S. journalists have been granted permission to land on Cuban soil, U.S. soccer fans won’t be able to see the game. Bill Littlefield explores the reality of politics and sports [...]