Virtual NASCAR, Peloton Racing With PGA Pros, Predicting Fan Behavior, And More

With most sports leagues on hiatus, NASCAR is trying to fill the void ... with virtual racing. This week on Only A Game, driver Michael McDowell talks about the transition to iRacing. Also, the story of a GOLF Magazine editor who beat Rory McIlroy ... in a Peloton race. Plus, most respondents in a recent Seton Hall poll said they wouldn't go to sporting events until there's a COVID-19 vaccine. But predicting sports fans' behavior is complicated. And a tale about the "Hot Hand," Steph Curry and "The Princess Bride." Join us!

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For Sports Leagues Trying To Go Virtual, NASCAR Has The Inside Track
When the sports world was put on hold, NASCAR was the first to make a successful transition to "virtual" sports.

Waiting For A Vaccine? The Uncertain Return Of Sports Fans
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'The Hot Hand': Where Steph Curry Meets 'The Princess Bride'
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A Golf Writer Takes On No. 1 Rory McIlroy ... On The Peloton
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