Only A Game Senior Producer Gary Waleik offers his thoughts on the music featured in this week’s show.

Some of the top female squash players in the world have gathered at Havard University for the Women’s World Junior Squash Championship. The tournament was originally scheduled to be held in Cairo, but was moved due to the political unrest in Egypt. As Only A Game’s Doug Tribou reports losing home court advantage hasn’t affected the Egyptian players one bit.

The Boise State Broncos are in for a wardrobe change, as the NCAA has ruled that their blue uniforms are too close in color to their field. Charlie Pierce shares his thoughts on this story, and also tells Bill Littlefield of his expectations for the NFL season. Bill and Charlie discuss the interesting ways that NBA stars are planning to pass the time during their own lockout, and Charlie commends a pro golfer for his witty fashion sense.

Bill Littlefield shares his thoughts on the MLS All-Stars’ performance.

Daredevils have enjoyed the thrills of skateboarding for half a century, however the methods, manners and madness behind the sport are still little understood. In his book, The Impossible, Cole Louison investigates the history, culture and major personalities of skating, while focusing on the multi-billion dollar industry that the sport has created.

With the MLB trade deadline fast approaching, this season’s contending teams are scrambling to create the perfect lineup. Bill Littlefield gets ESPN’s Tim Kurkjian’s thoughts on the baseball season thus far.

WCPN’s Eric Wellman reports on the disappointed fans who will not witness this year’s first NFL preseason game, as well as the concerned government officials who worry that the cancellation will place a large damper on Canton’s economy.

Now that the NFL is gearing up for the 2011 season, some of the league’s most colorful and/or controversial athletes are finding new homes. Bill Littlefield talks with experts from around the country about how their teams’ new members will pan out.

Wednesday saw the gates of the NFL training camps swing open. The NFL season will begin on time. And all is right with the sports world, or, according to commentator Bill Littlefield, almost all.

Everybody who sighed with relief at the news that there will be football in the fall provides evidence that the NFL won, says Bill Littlefield.