The Story Of Women's Baseball, Uptown YWCA, Fight Doctor

If you live in the U.S., you might think that boys play baseball and girls play softball. But that wasn't always the case. This week on Only A Game, a look at the height of women's baseball — and the story of its decline. Plus, a Minnesota author writes a love letter to her gym. And the story of Linda Dahl, the daughter of Syrian immigrants who grew up to become a fight doctor. Join us!

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75 Years After The Women's Pro League, Bringing Baseball Back To Girls
70 years ago, Shirley Burkovich hoped to play pro baseball for life. But opportunities for women in baseball dried up. Now, she's helping to bring them back.

3 Stories: Red Sox Dominance, A's Surprise, NBA G.O.A.T. Debate
Ann Killion of the San Francisco Chronicle and Michael Lee of Yahoo Sports join Howard Bryant.

30 Years At The Uptown Y: My One And Only Gym
Alison McGhee has been visiting her local YWCA for three decades.

Charlie Pierce: The Week In Sports
Howard Bryant and Charlie Pierce discuss the death of Jordan McNair, the firing of successful coaches and managers, and the Browns' dubious beer promotion.

Linda Dahl's Fight For Acceptance As A Fight Doctor
Linda Dahl struggled for acceptance in the medical community — and as a fight doctor. With inspiration from boxers and a patient, she earned it.