Good Game with Sarah Spain

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Be a Possibility Model, Not a Role Model with Lori Locust & Jennifer King Sep 05, 2024

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An NFL episode? Yep. With a twist! Tennessee Titans and Chicago Bears coaches Lori Locust and Jennifer King join Sarah ahead of their season-opening clash to discuss their career trajectories, women playing football, and whether Sarah’s Bears finally have a good quarterback. Plus, a dip that slaps and the women athletes we’d like to see play football.

Get the recipe for Sarah’s favorite tailgate snack here
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The Story Behind Billie’s Best Bar Sep 04, 2024

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Sarah's living the suite life at the US Open and caught up with tennis greats Lindsay Davenport, Rennae Stubbs and Ilana Kloss. Plus, we dish on a whole lotta Paralympic success, a slice’s addition to our list of name twins, and Sarah gives an honest review of the popular Honey Deuce cocktail.

Read more about the Billie Jean King Cup here

Listen to The Rennae Stubbs Tennis Podcast here

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The Sassinator and Prim Reaper Reunion Sep 03, 2024

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Sarah’s former ESPN radio co-host Prim Siripipat joins the show to help Sarah prepare for her trip to Flushing Meadows, dish on all the delicious food and drink at the US Open, and answer the most important question of all: What color IS a tennis ball? Plus, an entry into the Good Game Hall of Fame you’re sure to a-door, and producer Alex has twins… name twins!

Check out Callie Lawson-Freeman’s story on A’ja Wilson’s white tees here
See Diana Taurasi’s sh*t-eatin’ grin for yourself here
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Super, Super Unhinged with Sydney Leroux & Ali Riley Sep 02, 2024

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Angel City FC’s Sydney Leroux and Ali Riley join Sarah to talk about their Instagram show, BFFR (Be F*cking For Real). Plus, Ali dishes on why she thought Syd was "mean" and "dangerous" when they first met, Syd attempts (and fails) to remember all the teams she’s played for and Ali shares the details of a terrifying contract situation. Plus Sarah tries to stoke a rivalry and both players try to dodge a juicy question.

Watch BFFR here!
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Watch Syd's Usher impression
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Hoops and Gay Sh*t Aug 30, 2024

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We’re kicking off the long weekend with Paralympic records, Chicago Sky drama, and a juicy question about WNBA couples. Plus, producer Mish gives an insightful and analytical answer about whether the Aces will three-peat, while producer Alex goes off vibes alone.

A few Paralympic events to watch today (Friday, August 30):

- 7:30 am ET: USA Wheelchair Rugby vs. Japan

- 10:00 am ET: USA Wheelchair Basketball vs. Germany

- 11:45 am ET: Swimming Finals

- 3:55 pm ET: Track & Field Finals

- For U.S. viewers, a full Paralympic TV schedule can be found here

The full WNBA schedule – including tune-in info – is here!

The full NWSL schedule – including tune-in info – is here!

All U.S. Open results and upcoming matches can be found here

Want to become an investor in the Minnesota Aurora? Details here

A longer list of Caitlin Clark’s WNBA records:

- WNBA rookie record for most assists in a season

- WNBA rookie record for made threes

- WNBA rookie record for most games with 25+ points, 5+ rebounds, and 5+ assists

- WNBA single-game assist record

- 1st player in league history with 25+ pts, 10+ assists, 5+ rebounds, 5+ steals, and 3+ blocks in a game

- Indiana Fever single-game assist record

- Indiana Fever single-season assist record

- Fastest player in league history to 400 points and 200 assists

A longer list of Angel Reese’s WNBA records:

- WNBA rookie record for most games with 15+ rebounds

- Recorded the first double-double by a rookie in a WNBA All-Star Game

- WNBA record for most consecutive games with a double-double in a single season

- First player in WNBA history to post 20+ rebounds in 3 consecutive games

- First player in WNBA history to post both 10+ offensive and 10+ defensive rebounds in multiple games

- First player in WNBA history to log 165+ rebounds, 30+ assists, and 25+ steals through their first 15 games

Watch the Portlandia 911 Beets Emergency sketch here

Want more WNBA stats? Check out Across The Timeline here

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Lowkey Violent with Alana Nichols and Scout Bassett Aug 29, 2024

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Paralympian powerhouses Alana Nichols and Scout Bassett join Sarah to talk about how they got into adaptive sports, cheating in the Paralympics and why the word “inspirational” should be used with care. Plus, hot corn does more than pop, and we get 'ship names from some slices.

Follow Alana on X here
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Read Everyday Feminism’s explainer on empowerment and objectification here
Check out the "Pablo Torre Finds Out" episode on cheating in the Paralympics here
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The Folks Who Want To See Your Dreams Come True with Noelle Lambert Aug 28, 2024

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The Paris Paralympics begin today! Sarah talks to Team USA track athlete Noelle Lambert about switching coaches, finding instant success in the long jump, and why she hasn't been able to so much as sniff anything coconut after competing on “Survivor.” Plus, producer Alex shares some Paralympic storylines you need to follow, we ask for some help with a soccer stat, and Sarah calls out a hated workplace phrase she wants to 86 by C.O.B.

Watch the Opening Ceremony of the Paris Paralympics at 2pm ET on USA or Peacock
Tonight’s WNBA schedule:

7:00pm ET – Connecticut Sun @ Indiana Fever (NBA TV, League Pass)
8:00pm ET – Washington Mystics @ Chicago Sky (League Pass)
10:00pm ET – New York Liberty @ Los Angeles Sparks (NBA TV, League Pass)
10:00pm ET – Minnesota Lynx @ Phoenix Mercury (League Pass)
10:00pm ET – Atlanta Dream @ Seattle Storm (League Pass)

Read more about U.S. tennis player Emma Navarro via the NYTimes here
Watch the teaser for “Unapologetically Angel” here
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‘I Come to Do Damage’ with Taylor Townsend Aug 27, 2024

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American tennis pro Taylor Townsend joins Sarah to reflect on winning her first Grand Slam at Wimbledon earlier this year, playing doubles with Boris Kodjoe, and adjusting when shit goes sideways. Plus, a “Yes, And” honoring multi-sport pioneer Althea Gibson, a “Good Game Play of the Day” we should all strive to make, and a not-so-sentimental goodbye to former Chicago Sky mascot, Sky Guy.

Read the New York Times story on Althea Gibson here
Check out episodes of Fuse TV’s Like A Girl here
Follow Taylor Townsend on X here
Follow Sam Fischer on Instagram here
Check out the adorable picture of Emeri Adames and Megan Rapinoe here
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A Tectonic Shift in the American Sports Landscape with Tori Huster and Meghann Burke Aug 26, 2024

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The NWSL is the first American pro sports league to eliminate the draft and we talk to the people who made it happen. NWSL Players Association president Tori Huster and executive director Meghann Burke join Sarah to talk about the landmark collective bargaining agreement and the “free agency” frenzy that will get underway next week. Plus, the tears flow over jersey retirements (Megan Rapinoe and Maya Moore-Irons in the same weekend?! Why?!) and a lesson on Hall of Fame induction.

The 2024 Paris Paralympics begin on Wednesday! Here are a few links to get you up to speed ahead of the Opening Ceremony!
- Learn more about the Paralympic classification process and the sports that will be contested in Paris here
- Day-by-day Paralympic schedule, including TV info for U.S. viewers here
- Read about why so many Paralympians aren’t “participating” here

You know we always love to hear from you! Send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com or leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070

Follow Sarah on social! X: @SarahSpain Instagram: @Spain2323

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No Place Like Nebraska with Jen Karson-Strauss Aug 23, 2024

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Director and producer Jen Karson-Strauss joins Sarah to talk through the process of making “No Place Like Nebraska,” a new E:60 documentary that provides a behind-the-scenes look at Nebraska volleyball. Plus, we outline the highlights of the NWSL’s huge CBA news, answer a great question from a slice, and debut our first ever “Weird Flex, But Okay” courtesy of producer Alex.

Watch “No Place Like Nebraska,” which debuts this Sunday at 5pm ET on ESPN and ESPN+. You can stream it here
Got questions about strange rules or how playoffs work in your new favorite sport? Send ‘em our way and we’ll do our best to answer! Send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com or leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070
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