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Oklahoma State University head coach Mike Gundy. (Brody Schmidt/AP)

3 Stories: OSU Players Criticize Coach, NBA Players Weigh Return, College Football And COVID

The Washington Post's Jerry Brewer and The Athletic's Michael Lee join Only A Game's Karen Given.

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13:00Jun 19, 2020

Driver Bubba Wallace wears a Black Lives Matter shirt as he prepares for a NASCAR Cup Series auto race Wednesday, June 10, 2020, in Martinsville, Va. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

3 Stories: NASCAR Bans Confederate Flag, Missing The Mark, More Than A Game

Professors Amira Rose Davis, Kevin Blackistone and Ken Shropshire discuss sports, racism and police brutality.

Only A Game

19:05Jun 12, 2020

Locker rooms and arenas will be empty for the foreseeable future. (Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Coronavirus' Impact On Sports (And A USWNT Lawsuit Update)

Toronto-based sportswriter Shireen Ahmed and Mike Pesca, host of the daily Slate podcast "The Gist," join Only A Game's Karen Given.

Only A Game

13:30Mar 13, 2020

Tom Brady's future has been a topic of much conversation going into the 2020 NFL free agency period. (Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

3 Stories: Tom Brady's Future, Astros Misconceptions, Illinois Mascot Fight

Hannah Keyser of Yahoo! Sports and New York Magazine contributing editor Will Leitch join Karen Given.

Only A Game

10:21Mar 6, 2020

Gianna and Kobe Bryant the 2016 NBA All-Star Weekend. (Elsa/Getty Images)

3 Stories: Gianna Bryant, Starless NCAA Hoops Season, Cheating Scandal Legal Response

Bleacher Report's Mirin Fader and The Washington Post's Jerry Brewer join Only A Game's Karen Given.

Only A Game

10:48Feb 28, 2020

Many fans believe Orlando Magic's Aaron Gordon deserved a Slam Dunk Contest win. (David Banks/AP)

3 Stories: Slam Dunk Contest, Elam Ending, NASCAR Safety

Toronto-based sportswriter Shireen Ahmed and Mike Pesca, host of the daily Slate podcast “The Gist,” join Only A Game's Karen Given.

Only A Game

10:06Feb 21, 2020

New Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker inherits a talented team ... but one that's also facing controversy. (Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

3 Stories: Dusty Baker, MLB Playoff Format Proposal, XFL's Future

Professor Kenneth Shropshire, CEO of the Global Sport Institute at Arizona State University, and ESPN's Don Van Natta Jr. join Karen Given.

Only A Game

14:20Feb 14, 2020

NBA legend Kobe Bryant died in a helicopter crash on Sunday in Calabasas, Calif. (Frederic J. Brown/AFP/Getty Images)

Kobe Bryant's Legacy, Controversy And More

The Athletic's Michael Lee and Lindsay Gibbs, writer of the Power Plays newsletter, join Only A Game's Karen Given.

Only A Game

11:11Jan 31, 2020

New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning holds his son after announcing his retirement on Friday. (Adam Hunger/AP)

3 Stories: Eli Manning, Zion Williamson, Super Bowl I Tapes

Sports Illustrated's Charlotte Wilder and The Athletic's Michael Lee join Only A Game's Karen Given.

Only A Game

09:23Jan 24, 2020

Houston Astros manager AJ Hinch was among those suspended and fired as a result of the sign stealing scandal. (Eric Gay/AP)

3 Stories: Sign Stealing Scandal, New WNBA CBA, Odell Beckham Jr.

Penn State professor Amira Rose Davis and The Ringer's Bryan Curtis join Jason Gay.

Only A Game

10:35Jan 17, 2020

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is among the favorites to win the 2020 NFL MVP. (Dan Kubus/Getty Images)

3 Stories: Black Quarterbacks, Patriots' Future, LSU Won't Cancel Class

The Washington Post's Jerry Brewer and the Boston Globe's Nora Princiotti join Only A Game's Karen Given.

Only A Game

09:28Jan 10, 2020

Former NBA commissioner David Stern died this week at the age of 77. (Jeff Golden/Getty Images)

3 Stories: David Stern, Black Monday, College Football Coaching Transitions

Lindsay Gibbs and Kenneth Shropshire join Only A Game's Karen Given.

Only A Game

11:51Jan 3, 2020

NFL officials have been facing criticism this season. (Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

3 Stories: NFL's Officiating Problem, 'Juiced' Baseballs, Bronny James

ESPN's Don Van Natta Jr. and Yahoo! Sports' Hannah Keyser join Only A Game's Karen Given.

Only A Game

12:30Dec 20, 2019

Kawhi Leonard played his first game in Toronto since joining the Clippers. (Harry How/Getty Images)

3 Stories: Kawhi Returns To Toronto, WADA Bans Russia, Spygate 2.0?

The Athletic's Michael Lee and Mike Pesca, the host of the daily Slate podcast "The Gist," join Only A Game's Karen Given.

Only A Game

11:55Dec 13, 2019

Bill Peters resigned as the head coach of the Calgary Flames. (Martin Rose/Getty Images)

3 Stories: Hockey Scandals, No Rays In Montreal, Football Bowls

Toronto-based sportswriter Shireen Ahmed and New York Magazine contributing editor Will Leitch join Only A Game's Karen Given.

Only A Game

11:56Dec 6, 2019

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is carted off the field after his injury in the first half of last Saturday's game against Mississippi State. (Rogelio V. Solis/AP)

3 Stories: Tua Tagovailoa Injury, LaMelo Ball, Orlando's MLB Potential

Sports Illustrated's Charlotte Wilder and Bleacher Report's Mirin Fader join Only A Game's Karen Given.

Only A Game

11:02Nov 22, 2019

3 Stories: Kaepernick's Workout, Knicks Futility, A-Rod's TV Show

Mike Pesca, host of the daily Slate podcast “The Gist,” and The Wall Street Journal's Ben Cohen join OAG's Karen Given.

Only A Game

09:43Nov 15, 2019

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (Todd Olszewski/Getty Images)

3 Stories: Black Quarterbacks, Chargers-To-London Rumors, Exercise As Punishment

Professor Kenneth Shropshire, CEO of the Global Sport Institute at Arizona State University, and The Wall Street Journal's Rachel Bachman join OAG's Karen Given.

Only A Game

11:10Nov 8, 2019

3 Stories: D.C. Championships, UEFA And Bulgaria, Deadspin

Penn State professor Amira Rose Davis and Washington Post columnist Jerry Brewer join Jason Gay.

Only A Game

09:12Nov 1, 2019

Houston Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow departs after speaking at a news conference on Thursday. The Astros fired assistant general manager Brandon Taubman on Thursday. (Patrick Semansky/AP)

3 Stories: Astros Scandal, 'The Superstar Fallacy,' NWSL Championship

New York Magazine contributing editor Will Leitch and Lindsay Gibbs, sports reporter and co-host of the 'Burn It All Down' podcast, join Only A Game's Karen Given.

Only A Game

09:25Oct 25, 2019

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3 Stories: OSU Players Criticize Coach, NBA Players Weigh Return, College Football And COVID

3 Stories: NASCAR Bans Confederate Flag, Missing The Mark, More Than A Game

Coronavirus' Impact On Sports (And A USWNT Lawsuit Update)

3 Stories: Tom Brady's Future, Astros Misconceptions, Illinois Mascot Fight

3 Stories: Gianna Bryant, Starless NCAA Hoops Season, Cheating Scandal Legal Response

3 Stories: Slam Dunk Contest, Elam Ending, NASCAR Safety

3 Stories: Dusty Baker, MLB Playoff Format Proposal, XFL's Future

Kobe Bryant's Legacy, Controversy And More

3 Stories: Eli Manning, Zion Williamson, Super Bowl I Tapes

3 Stories: Sign Stealing Scandal, New WNBA CBA, Odell Beckham Jr.

3 Stories: Black Quarterbacks, Patriots' Future, LSU Won't Cancel Class

3 Stories: David Stern, Black Monday, College Football Coaching Transitions

3 Stories: NFL's Officiating Problem, 'Juiced' Baseballs, Bronny James

3 Stories: Kawhi Returns To Toronto, WADA Bans Russia, Spygate 2.0?

3 Stories: Hockey Scandals, No Rays In Montreal, Football Bowls

3 Stories: Tua Tagovailoa Injury, LaMelo Ball, Orlando's MLB Potential

3 Stories: Kaepernick's Workout, Knicks Futility, A-Rod's TV Show

3 Stories: Black Quarterbacks, Chargers-To-London Rumors, Exercise As Punishment

3 Stories: D.C. Championships, UEFA And Bulgaria, Deadspin

3 Stories: Astros Scandal, 'The Superstar Fallacy,' NWSL Championship