The Everlasting Allure Of The World Series
A Perfect Game, Made Imperfect
BOSTON — Baseball’s post-season is underway. In a few weeks, two of the eight teams still in play will meet in the World Series. A recent book about the only perfect game ever pitched during the fall classic has rattled commentator Bill Littlefield, even though that game occurred over half a century ago.
A Call For Action By The NFL
BOSTON — A study by a National Football League commission released Wednesday shows former players have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia much more frequently than their counterparts in the population at large. As the NFL tries to dispute those findings, WBUR Commentator Bill Littlefield tries to get some perspective.
Littlefield: Where Does Serena Williams Go From Here?
BOSTON — The most thoroughly discussed event in the recently-completed U.S. Open tennis tournament was the tirade which Serena Williams directed at the line judge who penalized her for a foot fault while Williams was losing to Kim Clijsters in the women’s final. As far as WBUR’s sports commentator is concerned, the question now is how Williams will endeavor to rehabilitate her image following the episode.
Littlefield: The Sole Of The Sport
Littlefield: Women Boxers, Knock Yourselves Out
Littlefield: Tips For A Batter Just Struck By A Pitch
BOSTON — After watching Kevin Youkilis charge the mound in Tuesday night’s game against the Tigers, WBUR’s sports commentator has some suggestions for a batter who has been hit by a pitch. A note: Youkilis’ approach is not recommended.
Littlefield: Who Needs Health Insurance When You’ve Got Eli Manning
BOSTON — The big NFL news this week is the contract extension that makes Brady’s nemesis, Eli Manning of the Giants, the highest-paid quarterback in pro football. Manning’s $97 million deal has WBUR’s sports commentator thinking about priorities.
Littlefield: Anyone But Papi
Littlefield: Why I Asked A Triple-A Player For His Autograph
Littlefield: Manny May Be A Cheater, But Fans Still Want To See Him Play
BOSTON — As he prepares to return to the Los Angeles Dodgers after his 50-game suspension, Manny Ramirez is playing this week with the Albuquerque Isotopes, the Dodgers AAA farm team. Manny has proved to be a big attraction for the Isotopes.
Littlefield: Even Sports Commentators Need A Vacation
BOSTON — Summer vacation is still some weeks away. But WBUR commentator Bill Littlefield is already looking forward to something other than sports: summer reading season.
Littlefield: Did The Hurricanes Really Swamp The Hibernating Bruins?
BOSTON — For sports fans, this is a busy time of year. Which means sports writers are in their element right now. And WBUR sports commentator Bill Littlefield says that translates into heaps of hyperbole.
Littlefield: In One Sport, The Doping Is As Obvious As The Spray Tan
BOSTON — If you follow sports, you’ve been aware of the presence of performance-enhancing drugs in various games. According to commentator Bill Littlefield, the extent to which these drugs have been used by athletes remains uncertain, except in the case of one particular competition.
Littlefield: The Meaning Of Being A Real Fan
BOSTON — It’s a good week to be a Boston fan. The Red Sox beat the Yankees on Tuesday for the fifth time this season. And the Celtics and the Bruins are both involved in second-round playoff series. Circumstances like these have WBUR’s sports commentator Bill Littlefield thinking about what it means to be a fan.
Littlefield: No Place Like Home For Those Who Crave Glory
BOSTON — On Monday night, Barry Bonds returned to AT&T Park. Facing 10 counts of making false statements to a grand jury regarding his use of steroids, Bonds received a warm welcome from San Francisco Giants fans — a reaction that did not surprise commentator Bill Littlefield.
Littlefield: Elijah Dukes Gives Kids Questionable Advice For $500 A Minute
BOSTON — Elijah Dukes of the Washington Nationals was recently fined for being late to the ballpark on game day. Commentator Bill Littlefield says, this story — of one tardy ballplayer — might be a bit more a complicated than it seems.
Littlefield: Sox Early Season Leaves Fans Feeling Numb, Literally
BOSTON — The Red Sox are off to a less-than-inspiring start. But commentator Bill Littlefield promises this has nothing to do with his dissatisfaction with some of the season’s early games. He just can’t feel his fingers or toes at the end of a game.
Women’s Pro Soccer Is Back In Boston — Again
BOSTON — Women’s professional soccer is back — and so are the Boston Breakers. Six years ago, their league folded because it wasn’t making enough money. Now, the soccer sorority is reborn and kicking again as the WPS.
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- Exclusive First Listen: Norah Jones
- 'The Onion': Mocking All Who Deserve It Since 1988
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- Sacha Baron Cohen And Larry Charles Talk 'Bruno'
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Belmont World Film Family Festival
November 21, 2009
At Belmont Studio Cinema -
Boston Ballet at the Faneuil Hall Tree Lighting
November 21, 2009
At Faneuil Hall Marketplace -
Racing to the Top: Modern Leadership and the question of character-President Obama and leadership in the context of contemporary race relations.
November 21, 2009
At Boston University-George Sherman Union -
Esperanza Rising
November 21, 2009
At Cutler Majestic Theatre







