Saturday, May 30th, 2009

This week on Only A Game, will the Cavs ever go where no NBA team representing Cleveland has gone before? Also, a conversation with George Steinbrenner biographer Peter Golenbock, and sawing wood…lots of wood…at Lumberjack College.

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Friday, May 29th, 2009

At the Woodsman’s Weekend at Dartmouth College, colleges come from nearby areas to compete in events that are geared toward improving outdoor skills.  Only A Game’s Karen Given was there to take photos.

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By Bill Littlefield | Thursday, May 28th, 2009

In today’s impatient and hurried society where journalists compete for attention-grabbing headlines as much as worthwhile stories, hyperbole rules. Bill Littlefield comments on the often inappropriate use of language and catchphrases in contemporary sports reporting.

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By Bill Littlefield | Thursday, May 28th, 2009

In his book George: The Poor Little Rich Boy Who Built the Yankee Empire, author Peter Golenbock examines arguably the most famous (and hated) owner in sports history. George Steinbrenner has endured suspension, scandal, and mediocrity throughout his tenure as Yankee owner to emerge, at least in Golenbock’s eyes, as a baseball Hall of Famer.

Saturday, May 23rd, 2009

This week on “Only A Game,” updates on the NBA’s Conference Finals. Plus, holy competition! Two soccer teams, each convinced that God’s on their side, play on the Vatican’s pitch, and evidence that it’s never too early to begin twirling a fifteen foot ribbon in the air…competitively.

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Friday, May 22nd, 2009

Rhythmic gymnastics adds interesting wrinkles to the already difficult sport of gymnastics. Competitors incorporate long ribbons and large balls into their floor routines. Bill Littlefield recently attended the Boston Cup in Newton, Massachusetts, a competition that draws athletes from around the world, and took some photos.

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Friday, May 22nd, 2009

The Clericus Cup is a decidedly unique soccer tournament. The teams are made up of priests and seminarians from around the world. After three months of preliminary rounds, the finals are played at the Vatican. Only A Game’s Nancy Greenleese covered the event and brought back these photos.

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By Bill Littlefield | Thursday, May 21st, 2009

Caroline Seebohm’s book “Little Pancho” details the life of underappreciated tennis star Pancho Segura. Although Segura is far from a household name, Bill Littlefield believes the tale of this player, teacher, and ambassador is worth hearing.

By Bill Littlefield | Thursday, May 21st, 2009

Often, the first words out of an athlete’s mouth after being linked to performance-enhancing drugs are of complete and aggressive denial. In certain settings an athlete can refute the charges and his guilt will forever be shrouded in subjective analysis, but commentator Bill Littlefield examines an event where guilt is the only indictment the participants can’t disprove.

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Saturday, May 16th, 2009

Will the second jewel of Horse Racing’s Triple Crown end up in hock? This week on Only A Game, Baltimore’s storied Pimlico Race Track tries to rein in impatient creditors. Also, saying goodbye to 120 years of University of Vermont baseball.

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