Pelota: A Basque Sport At Home in Boise
An entire city block in Boise, Idaho is dedicated to Basque culture. Among the area’s attractions is one of the few pelota courts in the United States. Sadie Babits of Boise State Public Radio has the story of a Basque sport that’s made its way to America.
Platform Tennis: Elevated, Outside, Caged In
Platform tennis features intense competition in a small area surrounded by chicken-wire. You might call it tennis’s version of a steel-cage match … if the players weren’t so darn friendly. Only A Game’s Doug Tribou reports.
Photo Gallery: Athletes Facing Charges
This week, we looked at various athletes that have been investigated for, charged with, or prosecuted for crimes relating to on-the-field incidents. We assembled a photo gallery of some of the most notable athletes.
MLS Prospects Try Their Feet At Art
Some people claim that soccer is the most artistic sport. Recently, six MLS prospects took that idea to a whole new level. KCUR’s Laura Spencer reports from Kansas City.
Patriots-Broncos: Can Tebow Win Again?
The Patriots and Broncos met in Denver on December 18. Saturday, they meet in Foxborough and will battle for the right to advance to the AFC Championship game. Dave Krieger of the Denver Post joins us to discuss the game.
Cleveland Indians Transform Stadium Into Winter Wonderland
For the last two winters, the Cleveland Indians have made use of their stadium during the off-season, turning the park into a winter sports complex that’s open to the public. Karen Schaefer reports from Northeast Ohio.
Joplin High School Celebrates The Return Of Football
The town of Joplin, Mo. was devastated by a May 22nd tornado. However, high school football is helping to bring the community back together. Only A Game’s Greg Echlin has our story.
Dainty World Championships: Louisville’s Other Claim To Fame
Kentucky has given the word dainty a whole new meaning. Every summer, the Louisville’s Schnitzelburg neighborhood hosts the Dainty World Championships, in which participants play a game that requires two pieces of wood, an empty street and some serious hand-eye coordination.
Women’s Squash Tourney Bounces From Egypt To U.S.
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.
Revere Beach Redux
Wondering what became of those carefully packed sand piles at the National Sand Sculpting Festival at Revere Beach? Only A Game’s Karen Given viewed the finished pieces on Sunday and brought back photos to share.










