Link to the Show / Show NotesBoxer "Irish" Mickey Ward won 38 of his professional fights despite hardships at home in Lowell, Massachusetts. Now, a movie about Ward's life has been nominated for six Academy Awards. Bill Littlefield spoke with Ward about his life and the making of "The Fighter." Also, Sport Illustrated's Grant Wahl explains his decision to throw his hat in the ring for FIFA president; Only A Game's Karen Given contemplates the reign of Watson, IBM's Jeopardy champion, plus Bill prepares for baseball season with ESPN's Tim Kurkjian.

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