Saturday, February 20th, 2010
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Team USA has yet to win a medal in biathlon, but its athletes are working hard to get the United States on the podium. Here are some photos from this week’s event in Vancouver.

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By Bill Littlefield | Thursday, February 18th, 2010

Pitchers and catchers reported to Spring Training this week, and it’s got the baseball world buzzing. However, one of our listeners isn’t all smiles, as she’s realized that the Red Sox “Opening Day” will be played…at night. Should one of baseball’s cherished traditions be cast aside for better ratings? Only A Game wants to know what you think!

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By Bill Littlefield | Thursday, February 18th, 2010
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Mark Yost’s new book, Varsity Green: A Behind the Scenes Look At Culture and Corruption In College Athletics, condemns the state of today’s major college programs. Bill reviews the book and admires the author’s passion, but doesn’t think the NCAA will be making ethical overhauls any time soon.

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By Gary Waleik | Thursday, February 18th, 2010
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Only A Game Senior Producer Gary Waleik offers his weekly thoughts on the music we use for the show, including the official U.S. biathlon theme song.

By Bill Littlefield | Wednesday, February 17th, 2010

Highlight has followed highlight as the Winter Olympics have progressed. Millions of people are tuning in each night for the spectacle, Bill Littlefield among them…though he has begun to wonder if that’s such a good idea.

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Saturday, February 13th, 2010
Tony Benshoof of the United States practices during a men's singles luge training session at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics.

This week on Only A Game, a preview of the 21st Olympic Winter Games, and a radio tour of Vancouver. Also, Burundi’s president takes to the soccer pitch to help repair a fractured nation, and the life and circus catches of the great Willie Mays.

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Saturday, February 13th, 2010

More than 3 billion people around the globe will tune in to watch the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia. Over the next 17 days, thousands will visit Canada’s third largest city to watch the Games in person. Only A Game’s Sadie Babits is there, and she brought along her camera.

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By Bill Littlefield | Thursday, February 11th, 2010
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Throughout his storied career, the Say Hey Kid dominated the game and earned the admiration of baseball fans everywhere. Among those fans was Bill Littlefield, who could hardly wait to review James Hirsch’s new book, Willie Mays: The Life, The Legend.

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By Bill Littlefield | Thursday, February 11th, 2010

The Winter Olympics get underway Friday in Vancouver. Bill Littlefield is already prepared to discuss some of the athletes who will be coming out in the black whether or not they win gold.

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By Gary Waleik | Thursday, February 11th, 2010
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Only A Game Senior Producer Gary Waleik writes about his music selections for this week’s program, and shows off his voluminous lexicon while he’s at it.

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