After a scathing report on the state of sports in Boston Public Schools, two community leaders stepped up to pitch in. In Part 1 of a weeklong series, we track the school system’s progress and ask: Is the outside help enough?

The San Francisco 49ers are reinventing their approach to the NFL draft and the process that leads up to it, thanks to a partnership with an international business software company. Only A Game’s Doug Tribou reports on the shifting technology of scouting.

In the wake of Monday’s bombings at the Boston Marathon, teams, athletes and fans — from across the United States — have offered their support. We look at some of their messages.

BOSTON — Jack Parker won almost 900 games and three NCAA titles over 40 years as the Terriers’ head coach.

Until his dismissal last week, former Buffalo Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff had the longest tenure of any active NHL coach. The Sabres’ horrendous start this season might have been a factor in his firing, but it’s possible that Ruff was a victim of the OAG curse. Doug Tribou explains.

The list of well-known actors who have appeared on Only A Game is short … really short. As for Oscar winners, the list was non-existent until now. Before former stuntman, screenwriter and director Hal Needham was awarded an honorary Oscar for his contributions to the film industry, he joined Bill Littlefield on OAG to share some crazy stories.

Could Toronto start two-timing on the Maple Leafs by becoming a two-team NHL town? As Only A Game’s Doug Tribou reports, one suburb likes the idea.

BOSTON — Point guard Rajon Rondo tore his ACL during Friday night’s double-overtime loss in Atlanta.

BOSTON — Martinez, who spent seven seasons in Boston, will serve as a special assistant to general manager Ben Cherington.

BOSTON — The Boston Bruins haven’t played a regular season game since April 7, 2012. Saturday night, the B’s are back.