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August 11th, 2012

An Ode To NFL Training Camp

Football is coming, folks. The countdown to the new season starts with NFL training camps. Bill Littlefield’s not a big football fan, but guest host Karen Given is and camp is one of her favorite things about the sport.

In The News
August 11th, 2012

2012 Olympics: Many Memorable Moments

The Olympics always generate iconic moments. Guest host Karen Given reviews some of the most memorable scenes from the London Games.

In Depth
August 4th, 2012

Oscar Pistorius: Right To Run Rooted In Science

Oscar Pistorius is the first double amputee to compete in the Olympics, but what does his participation mean for other amputee athletes and the science of prosthetics? Only A Game’s Karen Given has the bigger picture.

Feature
July 28th, 2012

Kayla Harrison’s Judo Journey

Kayla Harrison is probably the U.S.’s best chance at Olympic gold in judo, but it’s what she’s overcome that makes her a champion already. Karen Given reports Harrison’s story.

Profile
July 7th, 2012

Patriots’ Nate Solder Hires A Personal Chef

This season, 6-foot-8 giant Nate Solder will replace veteran left tackle Matt Light on the Patriots’ offensive line. But, even though he was listed at 319 pounds last season, Solder’s frame wasn’t quite heavy enough for the position. So, as Only A Game’s Karen Given reports, Solder did what many pro athletes are doing. He hired a personal chef.

In Depth
June 23rd, 2012

Concussion Crisis Hits Female Athletes

The unprecedented surge of soccer-playing girls has revealed an unexpected statistic: In sports where boys and girls play by the same rules, like basketball and soccer, girls are more likely than boys to become concussed. What do the numbers mean? For that, we turn to Only a Game’s Karen Given.

In-Depth
May 12th, 2012

Researchers Compete For Athletes’ Brains

Fans may never know whether NFL veteran Junior Seau suffered from a disease caused by multiple concussions. But, as more scientists and research organizations join the search for answers, competition over brains to study is growing. Only A Game’s Karen Given has our story.

Photo Gallery
May 5th, 2012

Memory Champions Aim For Perfect Recall

If you want to go where everybody knows your name, try the USA Memory Championship, held each March in New York City. They’ll even teach you how to do it. Only A Game’s Karen Given has our story.

April 21st, 2012

Fenway Turns 100 Years Old

Fenway Park turned 100 years old on Friday. Only A Game’s Karen Given stopped by the historical ballpark to study its rich history.

April 14th, 2012

Matt Long: Boston’s Most Inspiring Qualifier

Former New York City firefighter Matt Long qualified for the Boston Marathon in 2005, just six weeks before his body was crushed by a bus. His body will never fully recover from his injuries, but since 2008 he’s crossed two major finish lines and still dreams of another. Only A Game’s Karen Given has our story.

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