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April 9th, 2011

The Masters with David Dusek

With Tiger Woods still slumping, new stars are taking center stage at the 2011 Masters. Notably, a 21 year-old Northern Irishman named Rory McIlroy has been leading the pack. Bill speaks with Golf.com’s Dave Dusek about the Masters Tournament.

November 6th, 2010

Saturday, November 6, 2010

The Cowboys have lost five of their first six games and the Rangers just lost the World Series, but it’s still a great time to be a sports fan in Dallas. Karen Given explains why Saturday on Only A Game. Plus, Bill speaks with LPGA great Annika Sorenstam, and Doug Tribou reports on sprint football, a lightweight version of the game without the hulking linemen and bruising linebackers.

October 16th, 2010

Ben Hogan Remembered

Ben Hogan was not an easy man to get close to. The golfer preferred to keep his private life private. But later in his life he shared some of his experiences with friend and LPGA golfer Kris Tschetter. Bill speaks to Tschetter about her new book, Mr. Hogan, the Man I Knew.

October 16th, 2010

Saturday, October 16, 2010

After 29 years, 5 pennants and 161 ejections, Bobby Cox is outta here. This week, we look back on the Atlanta Braves manager’s long career, which ended with his team’s loss Monday. Plus, an update on the MLB playoffs with Tim Kurkjian and a report on Mo Vaughn’s “afterlife” making run-down houses livable again.

October 2nd, 2010

Saturday, October 2, 2010

This week on Only A Game, Bill talks hoops and fine art with Tommy Heinsohn, NBA Hall of Famer and the Boston Celtics’ colorful color man. Plus, a Ryder Cup update from Wales, and Scott Graf explains why the NFL is shutting out some fans by sticking to its blackout policy.

July 17th, 2010

Saturday, July 17, 2010

This week on Only A Game, Lance Armstrong may not be wearing his customary yellow jersey at this year’s Tour de France, but the race has still provided plenty of fireworks (and even some flying fists). Plus, Greg Echlin reports on Marion Jones’ comeback not on the track, but on the basketball court. Also, author Dave Zirin speaks about how George Steinbrenner changed the business of sports ownership, and Bill talks to Esquire writer Chris Jones about the man who figured out “The Price is Right.”

June 19th, 2010

Saturday, June 19, 2010

This week only Only A Game, Tiger Woods tries once again to get back on track at the U.S. Open. Plus, international diplomats look to settle their differences on the soccer field, the latest on the real World Cup, and some classic cars on display.

June 12th, 2010

Saturday, June 12, 2010

Africans have been celebrating in the streets for weeks, and now they’re really excited! This week on Only A Game, soccer fans from the South, North, East and West brace for the beginning of the 2010 World Cup.

June 5th, 2010

Saturday, June 5, 2010

This week on Only A Game, a report from England on the National squad’s latest preparations to follow up their impressive 1966 World Cup victory. Also, the nationwide decline of thoroughbred racing, and why the Celtics and Lakers just can’t leave each other alone.

April 10th, 2010

Saturday, April 10, 2010

I hear there’s a big golf tournament this week in Augusta, Georgia, and that there’s some sort of wild animal on hand. This week on Only A Game, a Masters update. Also, former NBA Kings remember royal life in Kansas City, and story telling through baseball cards.

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