In the best of times, it's a challenge to keep body and soul together. (And these are not the best of times.) Commentator Elissa Ely found inspiration in an unlikely...
Earlier this week, New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft pleaded not guilty to two misdemeanor counts of soliciting prostitution. Karen Given says the incident has at least some Patriots fans...
On the brink of his final day as host of NPR’s Only A Game, Bill Littlefield was asked whether any other city would have been as appropriate a home for...
France has perhaps begun to calm down following Sunday’s win over Croatia by which the French became soccer’s champions. Bill Littlefield has been keeping track of that process.
As next season's NBA rosters take shape, no change of jersey has been more dramatic than the one made by LeBron James. Bill Littlefield has some thoughts about The King's...
This weekend the Red Sox will play three games in New York against the Yankees. A quick look at the standings would tell anyone, including Bill Littlefield, that both teams...
When he began hosting Only A Game 25 years ago, Bill Littlefield’s favorite sport was baseball. That isn’t the case these days, and it’s not just because the World Cup...
The Celtics’ unlikely championship hopes ended on Sunday. Bill Littlefield feels the guy who brought those hopes crashing down is a good reason to keep watching basketball.
Howard Bryant's latest book considers the responsibility he feels the most successful minority athletes must embrace: passing on a tradition of activism. It also looks at another political message in...
The NFL is masterful at keeping its product in the news even between football seasons. Ongoing, full-time discussion of the NFL Draft is evidence of that. This time around, Bill...
Bill Littlefield took a break from playoff fever and the glorious, first-place Red Sox by going on vacation last week. But he didn’t entirely escape the world of sports.
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the baseball season during which the home run race between Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa captured the attention of fans. Bill Littlefield is...
In a biography he read recently, Bill Littlefield found a story about another athlete who perhaps regrets that he didn’t join Jackie Robinson, Bill Russell and Muhammad Ali when he...
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Elissa Ely: Childhood Rites Of Passage ... During The Pandemic
Some rites of childhood passage never change ... even during a global pandemic.
Elissa Ely: Finding Inspiration Along The 'Chalk Walk'
In the best of times, it's a challenge to keep body and soul together. (And these are not the best of times.) Commentator Elissa Ely found inspiration in an unlikely...
Gay: For Athlete Of The Decade, Don't Forget About This Fast Cat
Sports fans will remember the 2010s for LeBron James, Serena Williams and Simone Biles. But Jason Gay wants us to remember another great.
'Perhaps Rowing Really Can Change Lives': Lessons From A Rowing Studio
Bethany Ericson keeps showing up to the rowing studio, no matter what's happening in her life.
Given: A Fan's Crisis Of Conscience
Earlier this week, New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft pleaded not guilty to two misdemeanor counts of soliciting prostitution. Karen Given says the incident has at least some Patriots fans...
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Littlefield: Boston's Bounty
On the brink of his final day as host of NPR’s Only A Game, Bill Littlefield was asked whether any other city would have been as appropriate a home for...
Littlefield On The World Cup Aftermath
France has perhaps begun to calm down following Sunday’s win over Croatia by which the French became soccer’s champions. Bill Littlefield has been keeping track of that process.
Littlefield: Pondering LeBron's Latest Decision
As next season's NBA rosters take shape, no change of jersey has been more dramatic than the one made by LeBron James. Bill Littlefield has some thoughts about The King's...
Littlefield: A Baseball Rivalry At Its Ripest
This weekend the Red Sox will play three games in New York against the Yankees. A quick look at the standings would tell anyone, including Bill Littlefield, that both teams...
Littlefield: How Soccer Became My Favorite Sport
When he began hosting Only A Game 25 years ago, Bill Littlefield’s favorite sport was baseball. That isn’t the case these days, and it’s not just because the World Cup...
Littlefield: A Hard Line To Walk
Bill Littlefield reads a lot of books set in sports. He's particularly looking forward to one he's been asked to check out about women in football.
Littlefield: After A Celtics Surprise, LeBron Carries On
The Celtics’ unlikely championship hopes ended on Sunday. Bill Littlefield feels the guy who brought those hopes crashing down is a good reason to keep watching basketball.
Littlefield: Imagining The Future Of Sports Betting
The Supreme Court has paved the way for legalized sports gambling. Bill Littlefield imagines the not-so-distant future.
Littlefield: 'The Heritage' Offers Incisive Look At Politics, Patriotism And Activism In Sports
Howard Bryant's latest book considers the responsibility he feels the most successful minority athletes must embrace: passing on a tradition of activism. It also looks at another political message in...
Littlefield: NFL Protective Of Player's Heart, But Not Players' Brains
The NFL is masterful at keeping its product in the news even between football seasons. Ongoing, full-time discussion of the NFL Draft is evidence of that. This time around, Bill...
Littlefield: FIFA Apparently Found Some Of Its Limits With Trump Tweets
According to Bill Littlefield, politicians stumble into the world of sports at their peril. He’s found a recent example to back up that contention.
Littlefield: An Afternoon With 'Causing Chaos' And A Talkative Scot
Bill Littlefield took a break from playoff fever and the glorious, first-place Red Sox by going on vacation last week. But he didn’t entirely escape the world of sports.
Littlefield: 20 Years On, How Much Do Mark McGwire's 70 Home Runs Matter?
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the baseball season during which the home run race between Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa captured the attention of fans. Bill Littlefield is...
Littlefield: Felipe Alou And Athlete Activism
In a biography he read recently, Bill Littlefield found a story about another athlete who perhaps regrets that he didn’t join Jackie Robinson, Bill Russell and Muhammad Ali when he...
Littlefield: Grounds Crew Member Back To Work After Wrongful Imprisonment
With the MLB season about to begin, Bill Littlefield has a story about a man who’s very happy to be involved in the production again.