Good Game with Sarah Spain

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She Came, She Saw, She F****d S*** Up with Merritt Mathias Oct 31, 2024

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Angel City defender and NWSL original Merritt Matthias joins Sarah to talk about her decision to retire, how the NWSL has evolved from the first game to today, the legacy she’s leaving behind and how she’s working to accept her career disappointments and find worthiness in her accomplishments. Plus, the PWHL’s plan to expand, and poorly timed awards ceremonies.

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‘Don’t Be Creepy’ with Elizabeth Williams Oct 30, 2024

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Elizabeth Williams, center for the Chicago Sky and secretary of the WNBA Players Association, joins Sarah to discuss why the union chose to opt out of the current collective bargaining agreement, the top priorities for the next CBA, the standard that players expect from journalists covering the league and why the Players Association issued a statement about Christine Brennan’s coverage.

Watch video of 2024 delegates of the Global Sports Mentoring Program here
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‘We Have a Real Voice’ with Molly McCage and Cassidy Lichtman Oct 29, 2024

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Molly McCage and Cassidy Lichtman join Sarah to discuss how Athletes Unlimited pro volleyball is different from other pro leagues, AU’s unique player-first policies and benefits, and the momentum in volleyball right now. Plus, the USWNT is back and Sarah gets proof she’s still got it.

Watch USWNT players and fans say thank you to Kelley O’Hara here
Check out the full AU volleyball schedule here
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'Are We Allowed to Say Coochie?’ with Syd Colson & Theresa Plaisance Oct 28, 2024

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Syd Colson and Teresa Plaisance – aka the “faces of the league” – join Sarah to talk about competition in the WNBA, the upcoming Athletes Unlimited season, their hilarious show, and if it’s possible for a prank to go too far. Plus, the WNBA coaching carousel continues to churn and a new signature shoe is headed our way.

Haven’t seen season one of the Syd & TP show? Check it out here
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Aesthetically Pleasing Football with Tamerra Griffin Oct 25, 2024

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Soccer writer and podcast host Tamerra Griffin joins Sarah to discuss the influx of African superstars into the NWSL, team rebrands gone wrong, how the San Diego Wave might be holding back superstar Naomi Girma, and her pick to win the championship. Plus, the Liberty parade was lit and a ‘What the Fact’ on where NIL money is really going.

Check out the Washington Post’s reporting on gender inequity in NIL deals here
The AU Volleyball schedule can be found here
The NCAA soccer schedule can be found here
The NCAA volleyball schedule can be found here
The NCAA hockey schedule can be found here
Check out the trailer videos for all six Unrivaled Basketball clubs here
Check your voting registration status here
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Hot Seats, Wagon Wheels, and Disappointing Balls Oct 24, 2024

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What’s the hottest seat in the basketball world right now? What’s up with the Chicago NWSL rebrand? Is Diana Taurasi staying or going? Should South Carolina be renamed A’ja Wilson University? (Yes, duh.) Plus, another “Yes, And” about WNBA ratings, more of Alex’s extracurricular goss-tivity, and a shout out to a famous WNBA superfan.

Check to see if your state offers early voting here
Read Darius Rucker’s amazing tweet in full here
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Calling Your Shot with Temwa Chawinga & Mwanalima Adam Jereko Oct 23, 2024

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Kansas City Current forwards Temwa Chawinga and Mwanalima Adam Jereko join Sarah to discuss their soccer beginnings in Malawi and Kenya, their goals for their respective national teams, and adjusting to life in KC. And if you think Temwa is exceeding her own expectations by breaking the NWSL scoring record, think again! Plus, Phee gets feisty, the ties that connect generations of athletes, and a "Yes, And" that goes back to the time of telegrams.

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Watch episode one of The Offseason here
More info on the New York Liberty festivities can be found here
Women’s Final Four tickets are available for presale here
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Calling a Spade a Spade with Andraya Carter Oct 22, 2024

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ESPN host, reporter and analyst Andraya Carter joins Sarah to answer more snake questions than anticipated, place the WNBA Finals’ brightest stars in the GOAT conversation, and to contemplate a burning question: did New York win… or did Minnesota lose? Plus, we show some love to Napheesa Collier’s incredible postseason, and some concern for commissioner Cathy Englebert’s game five fit.

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Read Katie Barnes’ 2022 story on Jonquel Jones here

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New York State of Mind Oct 21, 2024

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The New York Liberty are WNBA champs for the first time in franchise history! Sarah, Misha and Alex attempt to process their emotions on the thrilling OT game-five classic by breaking out the mics right after the final buzzer sounded.

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Home Court Doesn’t Matter with Cindy Brunson Oct 18, 2024

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Phoenix Mercury and college basketball play-by-play announcer Cindy Brunson joins Sarah to talk about where this WNBA Finals series ranks all-time, the evolution of Sabrina Ionescu, and all of the signs that Diana Taurasi is, indeed, done. Plus, the NWSL playoffs are almost locked and an ode to the Women’s Sports Foundation.

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