WBUR's Cristela Guerra has reported on the nation's ever-changing commemorative landscape. As Boston embarks on a multi-year monument program, Guerra reflects on the impact of public memorials and representation.
"In an uncharacteristic display of okay taste, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences selected their least embarrassing slate of nominations in a good long while," writes film critic...
Since country singer Luke Combs released a cover of Tracy Chapman's "Fast Car" last year, the over 35-year-old song has returned to the top of the music charts. WBUR's Amelia...
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...
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Reimagining public monuments
WBUR's Cristela Guerra has reported on the nation's ever-changing commemorative landscape. As Boston embarks on a multi-year monument program, Guerra reflects on the impact of public memorials and representation.
This year, our film critic isn't angry about the Oscars
"In an uncharacteristic display of okay taste, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences selected their least embarrassing slate of nominations in a good long while," writes film critic...
Tracy Chapman's staying power
Since country singer Luke Combs released a cover of Tracy Chapman's "Fast Car" last year, the over 35-year-old song has returned to the top of the music charts. WBUR's Amelia...
Elissa Ely: Childhood Rites Of Passage ... During The Pandemic
Some rites of childhood passage never change ... even during a global pandemic.
Opinion: You've Still Got Mail
Mail delivery. A daily ritual, important as ever, especially in rural America.
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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...
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.