This Week on “Only A Game,” all the men’s and women’s madness that’s fit to cover, including Kentucky’s unusual foray through the National Invitational Tournament. Also, a conversation with Bruce Weber, author of “As They See ‘Em: A Fan’s Travels In The Land of Umpires.”

Mitch Teich of Milwaukee Public Radio attended the Five-O Fast Feet, the third meet in the 2009 US Logrolling Association Super Series, and sent back these photos.

Author Bruce Weber takes a hands-on examination of baseball umpires in his book “As They See ‘Em: A Fan’s Travels in the Land of Umpires.” In addition to talking with umpires of every level he also goes through umpire school and spring training to study the profession. Bill Littlefield reviews Weber’s work in “As They See ‘Em.”

On Tuesday Curt Schilling blogged the news: He was retiring from baseball. Schilling helped the Red Sox win the World Series in 2004 and again in 2007. He was still employed by the team last season, to the tune of eight million dollars, though he did not pitch. Commentator Bill Littlefield reviews Curt Schilling’s Boston days.

This week on “Only A Game,” round one of hoops hysteria, and a conversation with former UConn star Mel Thomas, who must wish she was still a Huskey. Also, meet the subcontiental baseball players hoping to make it from spring training to the bigs.

The University of Connecticut’s women’s basketball team has been perfect this season and is the clear favorite as they enter the NCAA tournament. Mel Thomas, a former player at UConn under head coach Gino Auriemma, probably wishes she was still there. Thomas, who is now playing professionally in Ireland, wrote about her experience at Connecticut in “Heart of a Husky.” Bill Littlefield reviews her book.

On Thursday the men’s NCAA basketball tournament will get underway. Remembering that the “C” in NCAA stands for “collegiate,” commentator Bill Littlefield foresees some surprises.

This week on Only A Game, the latest March Madness news, including Morehead State’s unlikely berth into the NCAA men’s tournament. Plus, peeling back the curtain on one of baseball’s most enigmatic sluggers: Manny Ramirez. And from the thrill of good water pressure to the agony of a clog, it’s the Plumbers’ Olympics.

On Sunday – Selection Sunday – college basketball fans will find out the rest of the teams that will be involved in the men’s NCAA basketball tournament…an event that will consume millions of sports fans from then until early April, when a champion is crowned. Bill Littlefield is anticipating the madness and its potential benefits.

This week on “Only A Game,” Team Venezuela’s bid for World Baseball Classic gold. Also, a spring training roundup with Tim Kurkjian, and two Boston ice hockey coaches shoot for the all time record of 924 wins.