Latest Show: Thanksgiving Leftovers

This week on Only A Game, we share a full plate of "leftover" stories that didn't fit in past episodes. A marathon swimmer's matchup against jellyfish and lampreys. A unexpected night with Mike Tyson. A WNBA legend's first pair of basketball shoes. And the rock band that may have saved Fenway Park. Join us!

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A Touching Moment At The Savannah Bananas' First Game

Jesse Cole's business philosophy is "fans first." And one of his players took this to heart on Opening Night for the Savannah Bananas.

Marathon Swimmer Pat Gallant-Charette's Wildest Challenges

Pat Gallant-Charette set her first world record in marathon swimming when she was 60. And she's still swimming.

Fritz Pollard And John D. Rockefeller: Men Of Business

Fritz Pollard was a Hall of Fame running back. But he also excelled in business ... with a little help from America's richest man.

Back In 1999, Smash Mouth Stood Up For Fenway Park

Fenway Park was in danger. Then the band Smash Mouth showed up.

In 'D3: The Mighty Ducks,' Team Iceland Nearly Got Redemption

Team Iceland is the fearsome rival in "D2: The Mighty Ducks." But there was almost an even scarier Ducks' enemy.

'Bricklayer' Bill Kennedy's Most Useful Marathon Prize

After his wife told him to never bring home another useless trophy, 'Bricklayer' Bill Kennedy altered his race strategy.

Seimone Augustus' First Pair Of Basketball Shoes

Seimone Augustus is known throughout the WNBA as an avid sneaker-lover. In elementary school, she was known for her Air Jordan 5s.

A Hockey Referee Meets Mr. Spock

Former NHL player and ref Paul Stewart and his Dad loved watching Star Trek together. Bill Stewart had a special connection with Mr. Spock.

Charlie Pierce: Tasty Tidbits From The Week In Sports

Karen Given and Charlie Pierce discuss the funniest recent stories from the world of sports.

Fight Doctor Linda Dahl's Evening In Vegas With Mike Tyson

Linda Dahl met many boxers in her career as a fight doctor. And in 2006, she spent an evening with Mike Tyson.

Sloane Stephens' Superstitious Eating Habits

2017 US Open champion Sloane Stephens has some superstitious habits during tournaments.

The Story Behind Nike's 'Just Do It' Slogan

Only A Game's Martin Kessler looks at the history of the three-word phrase.