Olympics 2012
With Olympic Win, Italian Kayaker Takes Home A Gold Medal ... And A Vineyard
A first place finish in the kayak slalom at the 2012 London Olympics meant more than a gold medal for Daniele Molmenti. He and his cousin, Fede Celot, had to...
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...
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...
Oscar Pistorius: Another Athletic Hero Falls From Grace
The double-amputee Olympian insists he shot and killed Reeva Steenkamp accidentally. But prosecutors have presented a very different version of events.
The Douglases: Two Olympic Trailblazers, 64 Years Apart
The oldest living African American to win an Olympic medal is Herb Douglas, and the youngest African American to win an Olympic medal is Gabby Douglas. The former is 90....
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After Olympic Gold, Missy Franklin Swims Against High School Freshmen
Most Olympic gold medal swimmers turn pro and lose the opportunity to compete for their high schools. 17-year-old American Missy Franklin is the exception to that rule. Bill Littlefield spoke...
Paralympic Games Take Over London's Venues
When the Olympics end, the Paralympics begin. The Guardian's Owen Gibson joins Bill Littlefield to talk about the growth of the Paralympic Games and their unprecedented popularity in the U.K.
The Olympics, Revisited
Bill Littlefield says the good old city of London handled the challenge of the Games with ease and grace.
Boston Breakers' O'Reilly Wins Gold With U.S. Women’s Soccer Team, Coach Calls Her Everyday Energy 'Electric'
Hope Solo, Abby Wambach and Meghan Rapinoe have recently become household names in the women’s soccer world. Heather O’Reilly, a 27-year-old New Jersey native, three-time Olympic Gold medalist and Boston...
U.S. Olympic Men's Boxing Punched Out
For the first time in history, the U.S. men's Olympic boxing team failed to medal at the Games. How did that happen? How can the program turn thingsaround? Sports Illustrated's...
Bringing The Mile Back To Track
The mile used to be a hallowed distance in track and field, but changes in the sport have all but negated its value, even in the U.S., a metric system...
Sounds Of The U.S. - Japan Gold Medal Soccer Match
The American women took the gold in Olympic soccer this week, beating Japan in a rematch of last summer's World Cup final. Only A Game captured the sounds of the...
2012 Olympics: Many Memorable Moments
The Olympics always generate iconic moments. Guest host Karen Given reviews some of the most memorable scenes from the London Games.
Drama Marks Historic Day At The Olympics
It's been an incredible 14 days in London. We look at some of the top performances from the USA women's soccer team to Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt and Kenyan runner...
Kenya's Late Sammy Wanjiru Casts Shadow Over Men's Marathon
The men's marathon wraps up the Olympics on Sunday. Here & Now's Alex Ashlock writes about the contenders, and how the late Kenyan runner Sammy Wanjiru's 2008 record win is...
Needham Celebrating Gymnastics Gold Again
Try as some residents might, Needham is having a hard time avoiding the latest from London. Their Olympic gymnast, Aly Raisman, won gold Tuesday for her floor routine and a...
Duxbury Native Continues Father's Legacy Of Olympic Rowing
After playing lacrosse in high school, 28-year-old Miller entered university not really expecting to join the crew team, but was recruited and accepted the challenge. The son of 1972 rowing...
What Happens To Olympic Stadiums After The Games?
After the 2012 Summer Games are over, officials say they want to reduce the size of the Olympic Stadium. What typically happens to Olympic Stadiums after they exit the world...
NBC Is Missing The Gold
Everybody loves the Olympics - so why don't we get the exciting, imaginative television coverage these Games deserve?
Czech Artist Thinks Outside The Bus
The Olympics serve as a place of artistry, both on and off the athletic field. A Czech artist's work that involves one of London's most iconic images is drawing both...