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Ray Allen's Holocaust Education, George Carlin On Sports, Sin And Baseball

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Ray Allen was appointed to the United States Holocaust Memorial Council in 2016. (Photo by Elan Kawesch)
Ray Allen was appointed to the United States Holocaust Memorial Council in 2016. (Photo by Elan Kawesch)

Ray Allen is known as an NBA sharpshooter. This week on Only A Game, he talks about another aspect of his life: his quest to learn more — and educate others — about the Holocaust. Also, Kelly Carlin — daughter of comedian George Carlin — tells stories of her father's interest in sports. And, a story of forbidden baseball fandom on the week's holiest day. Join us!

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NBA's Ray Allen: Learning — And Teaching Others — About The Holocaust

Ray Allen is best known as one of the most prolific shooters in NBA history. But since retiring from the NBA in 2014, Allen has dedicated much of his time to learning about the Holocaust.

3 Stories: Alex Ovechkin's Legacy, 2026 World Cup, Reggie Bush's Lawsuit

NHL.com's Amalie Benjamin and NBC Sports Boston host Michael Holley join Bill Littlefield.

Kelly Carlin On 'Baseball Vs. Football' And Her Father's Love Of Sports

From playing catch to holding differing views on golf, Kelly Carlin reflects on her sports-filled relationship with her father, the late comedian George Carlin.

Charlie Pierce: The Week In Sports

The 2018 World Cup is underway! Bill Littlefield and Only A Game analyst Charlie Pierce discuss the early delights of the quadrennial spectacle. Also, Justify's $75 million win. And, meet the Staten Island Pizza Rats.

Sin And Baseball: A Confession

William Loizeaux's grandmother expected her family to keep the Sabbath. That meant William wasn't allowed to listen to Yankees' games on the radio — until he found a way to hide his sin.

This program aired on June 16, 2018.

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