Latest Show: Shaq, World Series Armageddon, And NFL Shrimp

Shaquille O'Neal is a four-time NBA champ, TV analyst...and children's author? This week on Only A Game, Shaq tells the story of how he retired from basketball and became an author. Plus, with the Cubs in the World Series, we re-visit W.P. Kinsella's short story, "The Last Pennant Before Armageddon." And how did former NFL defensive end Jarvis Green end up in the shrimp business? And why is he hesitant to bring up his football career at sales meetings? Join us!

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The Chicago Cubs And 'The Last Pennant Before Armageddon'

The Chicago Cubs' first World Series appearance since 1945 is more than enough reason for us to remember the late W.P. Kinsella's short story "The Last Pennant Before Armageddon.”

24 Years After Jackie Robinson's MLB Debut, The '71 Pirates Made History

Paul Guggenheimer remembers watching the World Series champion Pittsburgh Pirates in 1971. That year, they became the first MLB team to start an all-black lineup.

3 Stories: Giants Release Brown, NCAA & Academic Incentives, Bounty Claims

How should the NFL deal with domestic abusers? Is the NCAA's plan to pay schools for players' academic performance the right move? Should an 8-year-old claim of a Viking's bounty system worry the league? Mina Kimes of ESPN and Patrick Hruby of Vice Sports join Bill Littlefield.

Meet Shaquille O'Neal, Children's Book Author

He's an NBA Hall of Famer, actor, TV analyst, and...children's book author? Shaquille O'Neal tells Bill Littlefield the story of his journey from "medium-level juvenile delinquent" to the author of "Little Shaq: Star of the Week."

Charlie Pierce: The Week In Sports

This week, Bill and Only A Game analyst Charlie Pierce tackle World Series storylines, the NBA's opening week and Richard Sherman's press conference Halloween costume.

Jarvis Green: NFL Defensive End Turned Shrimp Entrepreneur

After retiring from the NFL, Jarvis Green wasn't interested in becoming a football commentator or a coach. Instead, he decided to sell shrimp.