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Aussie Bucks Beat Writer, Pizza Shop Encounter, Gymnastics Comeback

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This year, Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks have had a new beat writer around. (Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Kane Pitman left his job at an oil refinery in Australia to move to Milwaukee to cover the Bucks as a freelance reporter. This week on Only A Game, the story behind Pitman's 9,800-mile journey. And decades after meeting him at a pizza shop, OAG's Gary Waleik reconnects with former Celtics big man Rick Robey. And former Olympic hopeful Kristal Bodenschatz (née Uzelac) makes a comeback at age 32. Join us!

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Kane Pitman's Journey From Australian Oil Refinery To NBA Press Row
Kane Pitman left his job at an Australian oil refinery to move to Milwaukee to cover the NBA.

3 Stories: College Scandals, Pregnancy And Sports, 'Game Of Thrones'
Lonnae O'Neal of ESPN's the Undefeated and The Ringer's Claire McNear join J.A. Adande.

An 'Only A Gamer's' Chance Meeting With A Boston Celtic
Only A Game's Gary Waleik bumped into Celtics center Rick Robey after a tough loss in the 1981 NBA Finals. Recently, he caught up with him to chat about it.

Charlie Pierce: The Week In Sports
J.A. Adande and Only A Game analyst Charlie Pierce discuss Toronto Raptors star Kawhi Leonard, the Stanley Cups Finals and a tree hazard on the PGA.

Former Elite Gymnast Kristal Bodenschatz Returns To Sport At Age 32
As a kid, Kristal Bodenschatz nearly made the U.S. Olympic gymnastics team. Now, she's competing again.

This program aired on May 25, 2019.

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