Sports And The Military, Links Golf Quest, Paintball Origin

Giant flags, flyovers and camo jerseys are now common at sporting events. But that wasn't always the case. This week on Only A Game, the story of two veterans who are questioning the growing militarization of sports. Also, an avid golfer plays 111 rounds throughout Britain in just 57 days. And an ages-old argument leads to the first paintball match. Join us!

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Veterans Speak Out Against The Militarization Of Sports

Displays of patriotism can be seen all over professional sports. But some veterans feel that flyovers, giant flags and camo uniforms are too much.

3 Stories: Maternity Rights In Sports, Epic Tennis Matches, Giant Curtains

Lindsay Gibbs of Think Progress and the Wall Street Journal's Rachel Bachman join Howard Bryant.

Searching For The 'Secret To Golf' On Scottish Links

Tom Coyne wanted to discover the "secret to golf." So he hit the links. Over 100 of them.

Charlie Pierce: The Week In Sports

Football season is still weeks away, but there's already plenty of controversy at all levels of the sport. Howard Bryant and Only A Game analyst Charlie Pierce discuss a college coach's comments on CTE and the latest in the NFL anthem controversy. Also, a blockbuster NBA trade with loyalty on the line. And mascots seek justice.

The Survival Game: The Story Of The First Recorded Paintball Match

Charles Gaines and Hayes Noel were determined to settle a years-old debate about wilderness survival. So they bought paintball guns.