Good Game with Sarah Spain

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Bulletin Board Material with Jayna Hefford Nov 20, 2025

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With the PWHL returning tomorrow, Executive Vice President of Hockey Operations Jayna Hefford joined Sarah to talk about the league from launch to season three, how learning from the history of women’s hockey led to the PWHL's success, and the thinking behind the expansion process that sent several household names to new teams in far flung places. Plus, Sarah provides a team-by-team preview of all eight PWHL teams, including the new additions -- expansion sides Seattle and Vancouver.

Check out the recent politically-inspired comparison from Art But Make It Sports here
Watch the video of how hockey rinks get painted here
The PWHL schedule can be found here
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Washed? More Like Waxed That A** with Chelsea Gray Nov 19, 2025

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Four-time WNBA champion Chelsea Gray joins Sarah to discuss how the Las Vegas Aces turned their season around and secured dynasty status, why Becky Hammon is the best coach she’s ever had, and how becoming a mom has helped her master the art of letting go. Plus, dishing the dirt on the NWSL, sending coastal elites to the middle of America, and… do you smell cupcakes?

Read ESPN’s NWSL GM survey here
Read Annie Costabile’s story on the WPBL here
Check out highlights from DT’s “The Link” episode with Paige Bueckers here
Watch the trailer for “Breathe Through It with Monique Billings” here
Pick up an “Underdog My A**” t-shirt here
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Libero Supremacy with Michella Chester Nov 18, 2025

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Women’s volleyball reporter Michella Chester joins Sarah to discuss what makes undefeated Nebraska so good, the biggest storylines of the NCAA season, and the crowded, complicated pro volleyball landscape. Plus, Swedish success, making good on a “Promise,” and competing for your own award. Again.

Watch Alysa Liu's short program from Skate America here
Watch the moment between Laufey and Liu here
Watch the 11 nominees for “The Marta” and vote for your favorite here
Relive Marta’s goal from the 2024 NWSL semifinals here
Read about Sabrina's Mrs. Doubtfire prank here
Watch Michella’s interview with Harper Murray here
Follow Michella on Instagram here
Still confused about volleyball rotations? Read Michella's story on the topic here
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Project B Patient with Alana Beard Nov 17, 2025

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WNBA legend and Project B co-founder and Chief Basketball Officer Alana Beard joins Sarah to discuss the origins of the Project B women's basketball league, how Alana’s international experience as a player informs her new gig, the league’s much-talked-about partnership with a company owned by the Saudi-owned Public Investment Fund, and when we can expect to get more player announcements. Plus, DC vs. NYC, the Rise of Vancouver, and will the real SC please stand up?

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“All I Got Was Schlong” with Ann-Katrin Berger Nov 14, 2025

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Gotham FC goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger joins Sarah to talk about her squad’s stunning upset of the top-seeded Kansas City Current, prepping to face Marta and the defending champs this weekend, what she learned from her battles with thyroid cancer, and how teammate Jess Carter became a roommate turned girlfriend turned fiancé. Plus, a pair of peak performances, standing in the way of a double-double, and do you know the way to San Jose?

You can find the latest NCAA women’s basketball rankings here
You can find the NCAA women's basketball schedule here
You can find the PWHL preseason schedule here
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Talking a Lot of Smack Already with Sandy Brondello Nov 13, 2025

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New Toronto Tempo head coach Sandy Brondello joins Sarah to discuss why her ouster from the New York Liberty didn’t come as a surprise, how she’s approaching team building during a very uncertain offseason, and the barriers keeping women and former players out of the coaching ranks. Plus, building an arena too small for women, more evidence this isn’t a backup plan, and the road to the College Cup begins here.

Follow the Toronto Tempo on Instagram here
Follow Sandy Brondello on Instagram here
Read The Athletic’s story about the Ottawa Charge’s arena situation here
Watch the video of A’ja Wilson meeting her four-year-old superfan on the Jennifer Hudson Show here
Watch some of the hijinx from Caitlin Clark's day at the Annika Pro-Am here

Watch the SNL sketch about the J-Hud spirit tunnel here
The NCAA soccer tournament bracket and schedule is here
The NCAA basketball schedule can be found here
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Going Scorched Earth with Maya Reddy Nov 12, 2025

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Ahead of The Annika – the second-to-last event on the LPGA calendar – Sarah chats with Maya Reddy, a former pro golfer, current sports law and policy consultant, and forever LGBTQ+ activist. They discuss how the LPGA has handled issues of gender, sexuality and identity, what to make of one particular athlete who received an invitation to compete at this week’s event in Florida, and the golf drag brunches you never knew you needed.

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Read a great story on Hailey Davidson by Julie Kliegman here
Follow Birdies Babes Golf on Instagram here
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Cookies That Taste Like Defeat with Maggie Hendricks Nov 11, 2025

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Yahoo Sports contributor Maggie Hendricks joins Sarah to discuss the biggest college hoops storylines, the upcoming games she has circled on her calendar, the best reactions she’s gotten to her famous cookies, and the very unprofessional cheering she’ll be doing during the upcoming Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics. Plus, Carolina Blue is always in, winning a tie game, and a reminder to always vote.

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Vote for the NWSL Awards here
The full list of finalists for the NWSL Awards is here
The NCAA field hockey tournament bracket and schedule are here
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NWSL Madness + Pick Your Favorite Kid with The Macuga Sisters Nov 10, 2025

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First Sarah breaks down a wild NWSL quarterfinal weekend. Then, with just under three months until the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, Alex sits down with sisters Alli, Lauren, and Sam Macuga to discuss how they got their start in three different winter sports – moguls for Alli, alpine skiing for Lauren, and ski jumping for Sam – and why their parents might need a helicopter if they want to watch their daughters compete in Italy in February. Plus, walloping America’s hat, don’t say cheese, and welcome to Atlanta, where the players play.

Read the Athletic’s story on the investigation into Stefano Vukov here
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Live, Love, Life, LaQuinta with Lisa Bluder Nov 07, 2025

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Former Iowa basketball coach turned NBC Sports analyst Lisa Bluder joins Sarah to discuss her new role behind the broadcast desk, watching her former players hoop in the pros, her 20+ year career leading Iowa women’s basketball, and what it’s like being at the center of the Caitlin Clark commotion. Plus, pulling out the dictionary to get to know our new teams and the age-old question: WWMD?

SHOW NOTES:

Watch an example of goldeneye courtship here
All eight Unrivaled rosters can be seen here
Full schedule for college hoops can be found here
Read USA Today’s story from 2020 about LSU’s mishandling of sexual misconduct complaints here
Read Nancy Armour’s column about LSU’s selection of Verge Ausberry here
Check out the WTA Finals schedule here
Check out a fascinating animated illustration of the WNBA’s CBA negotiations from _sportsball here
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