Running out of ideas for the sports fans on your holiday shopping list? Never fear, the 17th Annual Only A Game Holiday Gift Guide is here!

What happens when you give a passionate basketball fan keys to the NBA’s castles and tell him to go wild? Chris Ballard’s new book, The Art of a Beautiful Game. Bill talks with the Sports Illustrated basketball writer about the current state of the NBA.

As President Obama works to achieve consensus on such difficult issues as universal health care and the attempt to encourage the economy while presiding over two wars, he needs all the friends he can get. But, as Bill points out, Mr. Obama may feel he’s been saddled with one he could do without.

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The Cleveland Browns have been beaten and befuddled. This week on Only A Game, how have their fans handled the humbling? Also, I’ll be speaking with the author of Onward Christian Athletes, who suggests that stars who point to the sky…should reconsider. Also, is President Obama leaving the hardwood in favor of the green?

Not long ago, you couldn’t give away tickets to a University of Cincinnati football game. The Bearcats’ home field, Nippert Stadium, sat nearly empty on Saturdays in the fall. And by this time of year, UC fans were mercifully talking basketball, not football. But this year is different. With the Bearcats 11-0, ranked 5th in [...]

Each week Senior Producer Gary Waleik chooses the musical selections you hear on the show. Here’s why…

Last week’s story on the Lingerie Football League featured on Only A Game inspired many responses from listeners across the country. While understanding many listeners’ concerns, Bill says that the story served only stress the complexities of women’s sports in today’s crowded sporting landscape.

Displays of religiosity are almost ubiquitous in the world of sports today. In his book, Onward Christian Athletes, author Tom Krattenmaker examines religion’s role in today’s sporting culture.

He’s the best golfer in the world. He’s the richest athlete of all time. He’s a global superstar. But all of Tiger Woods’ honors, sponsorship deals, and athletic awards mean nothing in his personal life.