Safety in Horse Racing, a Japanese Tradition, and Rooting For a Winner

This week on Only A Game, more questions concerning horse racing safety after the breakdown of Eight Belles at last weekend’s Kentucky Derby.  Also, the spectacular and dangerous world of sumo wrestling, and will Philadelphia see its first sports championship in a quarter century? Read more.



Land of the Rising Sumo

Ken Shulman visited a sumo match in Japan to find out about the tradition and pageantry that goes along with the ancient form of martial arts.  Check out some of Ken’s photos from his time spent taking in the sport. Read more.

Arnie and Jack: Palmer, Nicklaus, and Golf's Greatest Rivalry

Rivalries make sports what they are.  They bring fans in and light fires under competitors, bringing out the best in the world’s most superior athletes.  Ian O’Connor’s new book, Arnie & Jack, chronicles the rivalry between Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus.  The book revels in the accomplishments of two of golf’s most prolific figures, and as Bill Littlefield says, it provides even die-hard fans with some insights on the legends that they may not be familiar with. Read more.

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