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May 8th, 2013

The Value Of Debating Value

LeBron James has once again been voted the NBA’s Most Valuable Player. But not unanimously. Against his better judgment, Bill Littlefield has been thinking about that.

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May 4th, 2013
By Susan Sabin

Commentary: Sharing The Road

Susan Sabin loves the sport of cycling, but for her it is forever associated with tragedy. The amateur cyclist shares her thoughts on sharing the road.

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May 1st, 2013

NBA’s Jason Collins Comes Out To A ‘Thoroughly Prepared’ Public

NBA free agent Jason Collins is the first athlete in one of the four major male pro sports to acknowledge that he is gay. Bill Littlefield comments on what Collins’ announcement says about the world he came out to.

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April 27th, 2013
By Dana Hatic

Adjusting To Life Out Of The Water

Early retirement isn’t always as good as it sounds. Just ask former college swimmer Dana Hatic.

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April 24th, 2013

At Ballpark, Fans Can Catch More Than A Game

Baseball is no longer the National Pastime, at least as measured by number of TV viewers per game. But according to Bill Littlefield, it still offers spectators an opportunity to participate that football and basketball can’t match.

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April 20th, 2013

‘Your Show Helps Me Get Through The Hard Times’

After a trying week in Greater Boston, Bill Littlefield reflects on coping in difficult times.

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April 17th, 2013

Reflecting On The Boston Marathon Tragedy

Only A Game is based in Boston. Like many people in the city and across the country, Bill Littlefield has been thinking about Monday’s events, and what they mean.

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April 13th, 2013
By Elissa Ely

A Journey Into The Grand Canyon

NPR contributor Elissa Ely shares a story from a hike into the Grand Canyon.

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April 10th, 2013

A Distraction During NCAA Women’s Tourney

On Tuesday night, the University of Connecticut women’s basketball team overwhelmed Louisville, 93-60, to win their eighth NCAA Championship. But according to Bill Littlefield, an NBA owner’s headline-grabbing draft plan provided an unnecessary distraction from the Huskies’ ongoing dynasty.

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April 6th, 2013

A Case For The Designated Hitter

Bill Littlefield makes a case for the Designated Hitter Rule, and shares some stories from his days on the diamond.

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