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ESPN anchor Linda Cohn has hosted more SportsCenters than any one else -- man or woman. She tells OAG about her journey to the top. (Photo by Joe Faraoni / ESPN Images)

The Linda Cohn Story: The Road To 5,000 SportsCenters

Long before she set the record for most times in the SportsCenter host chair, Linda Cohn had to prove she belonged at ESPN. Cohn tells Only A Game how she...

Only A Game

07:10Feb 20, 2016

Ohio State's Mark Titus, right, and Northwestern's Mike Capocci fight for a loose ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2010, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Northwestern 76-56. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Former Buckeye Mark Titus Opens Up About Depression

Former basketball player Mark Titus received notoriety for his witty blog -- and book -- about warming the Ohio State bench. But during a recent Reddit AMA, Titus revealed something...

Only A Game

07:08Feb 20, 2016

Now an analyst for ESPN, Jay Williams played for the Chicago Bulls during the 2002-2003 season. (Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

After Motorcycle Crash, NBA's Jay Williams Chases A New Dream

The No. 2 pick in the 2002 NBA Draft, Jay Williams might have been the next Chicago Bulls superstar. But after his rookie season, Williams nearly died in a motorcycle...

Only A Game

07:36Jan 30, 2016

Daniel Carcillo played in the NHL for nine seasons and helped the Chicago Blackhawks win the 2015 Stanley Cup. Carcillo says he retired last fall because of the death of his friend and former teammate Steve Montador. (Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Daniel Carcillo: Adjusting To Life After The NHL

Inspired by the death of a friend and teammate, former Chicago Blackhawks player Daniel Carcillo is now working to help athletes adjust to life after hockey. He tells his story,...

Only A Game

06:39Jan 16, 2016

Deontay Wilder says he chose boxing as a career to better provide for his family. (David A. Smith/Getty Images)

Deontay Wilder: The Boxer Who Didn't Want To Fight

Deontay Wilder is the current WBC world heavyweight champion. But before his daughter was born with spina bifida, Wilder hoped to play football for the Alabama Crimson Tide. He explains...

Only A Game

06:34Jan 9, 2016

'Approaching Ali' Offers Unmatched Personal Account Of Boxer's Life Beyond The Ring

Writer Davis Miller first noticed boxing legend Muhammad Ali when Ali was heavyweight champion of the world and Miller was a scrawny 11 year old. Decades later, the two became...

Only A Game

10:17Dec 12, 2015

Ted Flanagan's son Kevan plays for the Lions. The Lions faced 103 other teams during a Cooperstown tournament. (Alex Belisle)

At Little League Tourney, Last-Place Team Finds Joy Despite Losses

While many baseball fans are focused on the World Series, little league coach Ted Flanagan is remembering a summertime tournament in Cooperstown. His team, the Lions, didn't win a single...

Only A Game

06:07Oct 31, 2015

Michael Brown was the first African-American to serve as the Notre Dame Leprechaun. (Courtesy Michael Brown)

Michael Brown: My Years As The Notre Dame Leprechaun

Unlike most sports mascots, the Notre Dame Leprechaun's face is fully visible. And in the spring of 1999, when Michael Brown was tapped to do the job, there was something...

Only A Game

05:38Oct 17, 2015

Caron Butler: From Drug Dealer To NBA Veteran

As a child, Caron Butler looked forward to little more than a life of struggle and crime. Now entering his 14th season in the NBA, Butler tells the story of...

Only A Game

08:21Sep 26, 2015

Landon Donovan Talks MLS, Beckham And Bagging Groceries In Germany

Landon Donovan scored seven goals in his first game...at age 5. He went on to score many more for the U.S. before he retired late last year. Donovan looks back...

Only A Game

05:34Sep 12, 2015

Jennifer Judge has helped Nick, her patient for almost a decade, relieve some of his aggression through CrossFit. (Jennifer Judge)

CrossFit Helps A California Duo Overcome Life's Challenges

Behavioral specialist Jennifer Judge found that CrossFit helped her feel stronger and calmer. So, she thought her client, Nick, might like to try it too. After documenting improvements in Nick's...

Only A Game

05:32Sep 5, 2015

Danny Jacobs (left) has a big fight on Saturday, as he is looking to retain his middleweight title Saturday. But the biggest fight of his life came four years ago, when Jacobs had to take down cancer. (Ed Mulholland/Getty Images)

Champion Boxer Daniel Jacobs' Biggest Fight Wasn't In The Ring

Daniel Jacobs is a champion boxer. Four years ago, he encountered an opponent he didn't see coming -- cancer. The 28-year-old recovered and became the first cancer survivor to win...

Only A Game

05:37Aug 1, 2015

Inside The Winner's Circle With Basketball's Sue Bird

With the 2015 WNBA season just past its halfway point, Only A Game was reminded of the story of Seattle Storm guard and basketball great Sue Bird, who has found...

Only A Game

07:26Jul 30, 2015

Kathryn Bertine is writer, filmmaker, social activist, and also a professional cyclist-as shown here.

Gobbled Up By The Peloton: A Cyclist Gets A Hand ... And A Push

Writer, filmmaker and professional cyclist Kathryn Bertine tried to qualify for the 2012 London Olympics. Bertine tells Only A Game's Karen Given about the time she tried to gain qualifying...

Only A Game

06:57Jul 22, 2015

In Chess, The Computer Rival Becomes The Teacher

Chess playing computers have only improved since Deep Blue beat Garry Kasparov in 1997. Today, a human player doesn't stand a chance against a computer. But while researching a new...

Only A Game

06:03Jun 27, 2015

Spencer Moran is now a 19 and a pitcher in the Rays' farm system. But long ago he was pitching for his dad. (Courtesy of Mark Moran)

Audio Diary: Father And Son Journey From Little League To The Pros

Reporter Mark Moran, whose son Spencer was drafted by the Tampa Bay Rays last year, recently traveled with the rest of his family to watch his son pitch his first...

Only A Game

05:52Jun 20, 2015

Kathryn Bertine blah blah blah (Jonathan Nackstrand/AFP/Getty Images)

Gobbled Up By The Peloton: A Cyclist Gets A Hand...And A Push

Writer, filmmaker and professional cyclist Kathryn Bertine tried to qualify for the 2012 London Olympics. Bertine tells Only A Game's Karen Given about the time she tried to gain qualifying...

Only A Game

06:26Jun 6, 2015

Inside The Winner's Circle With Basketball's Sue Bird

The 2015 WNBA season opens on Friday. Sue Bird is set to begin her 13th season as a point guard for the Seattle Storm, continuing one of the decorated basketball...

Only A Game

06:49May 30, 2015

Horse racing writer Teresa Genaro arranged for Tie Break to retire in 2011 after his trainer could no longer afford to keep him. The 14-year-old lives at Akindale Thoroughbred Rescue in Pawling, N.Y. (Courtesy Teresa Genaro)

Can A Love Of Horse Racing And A Love Of Animals Co-Exist?

With American Pharoah preparing to race for the Triple Crown on June 6 in the Belmont Stakes, we asked turf writer Teresa Genaro to tell us about how she balances...

Only A Game

06:44May 23, 2015

Jean Jennings (left) and Denise McCluggage during their recent visit. (Paul Russell/Courtesy Photo)

Denise McCluggage: The First Lady Of Racing

Auto racing pioneer Denise McCluggage died last week at the age of 88. Longtime friend and fellow journalist Jean Jennings shares her memories.

Only A Game

05:35May 16, 2015

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The Linda Cohn Story: The Road To 5,000 SportsCenters

Former Buckeye Mark Titus Opens Up About Depression

After Motorcycle Crash, NBA's Jay Williams Chases A New Dream

Daniel Carcillo: Adjusting To Life After The NHL

Deontay Wilder: The Boxer Who Didn't Want To Fight

'Approaching Ali' Offers Unmatched Personal Account Of Boxer's Life Beyond The Ring

At Little League Tourney, Last-Place Team Finds Joy Despite Losses

Michael Brown: My Years As The Notre Dame Leprechaun

Caron Butler: From Drug Dealer To NBA Veteran

Landon Donovan Talks MLS, Beckham And Bagging Groceries In Germany

CrossFit Helps A California Duo Overcome Life's Challenges

Champion Boxer Daniel Jacobs' Biggest Fight Wasn't In The Ring

Inside The Winner's Circle With Basketball's Sue Bird

Gobbled Up By The Peloton: A Cyclist Gets A Hand ... And A Push

In Chess, The Computer Rival Becomes The Teacher

Audio Diary: Father And Son Journey From Little League To The Pros

Gobbled Up By The Peloton: A Cyclist Gets A Hand...And A Push

Inside The Winner's Circle With Basketball's Sue Bird

Can A Love Of Horse Racing And A Love Of Animals Co-Exist?

Denise McCluggage: The First Lady Of Racing