Good Game with Sarah Spain

Big Citrus gets together to celebrate basketball’s taint week -- the *little* stretch between the NCAA Final Four and the WNBA Draft. Sarah, Alex and Bianca discuss the ever-expanding college transfer portal class, the college teams and coaches stressing the most this offseason, which teams will draft which stars on Monday night, and of course, the pressure of picking out the perfect Draft day ‘fit. Plus, the USWNT enters its Japan era, another reminder that everyone watches women’s sports, and in record-making, timing is everything.  The PWHL schedule can be found here The LOVB schedule can be found here The Major League Volleyball schedule is here You can now WATCH Sarah’s interviews! Subscribe to @iHeartWomensSports on YouTube and check out the Good Game playlist here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected]  Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social Instagram: @AzziArtwork  Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky: @biancahillier.bsky.social  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 2025 NWSL Coach of the Year, Racing Louisville FC’s Bev Yanez, joins Sarah to talk about the type of evolution she’s hoping to see from her team this season, how an inauthentic first season as a head coach forced her to step into her own form of leadership, how much has changed since she retired as a player six years ago, and the importance of shared expectations when saying “yes” to a new job. Plus, another attempt at “Sorry,” it’s core season, and wake up, babe — a new Sue Bird job just dropped. Read Richard Cohen’s WNBA core designation breakdown here Keep up with the latest WNBA player transactions here Listen to the WNBA Divas Vol. 2 playlist here Watch the Sheryl Swoopes goat/GOAT ad here and read the WNBA full 30th anniversary press release here You can now WATCH Sarah’s interviews! Subscribe to @iHeartWomensSports on YouTube and check out the Good Game playlist here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected]  Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social Instagram: @AzziArtwork  Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky: @biancahillier.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mary Kate Shea, the Chief Operating Officer at the Boston Athletic Association, joins Sarah ahead of the Boston Marathon on April 20th. The woman responsible for getting the world’s best to Boston’s starting line shares how she scouts and recruits future champions, the behind-the-scenes amenities offered to pros in the field, and the best spot for fans to watch all the action. Plus, there’s the door, here’s the hall, and where’s the Xanax? Watch the video of Sha’Carri Richardson winning the Stawell Gift here The LOVB playoff schedule is here  You can now WATCH Sarah’s interviews! Subscribe to @iHeartWomensSports on YouTube and check out the Good Game playlist here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected]  Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social Instagram: @AzziArtwork  Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky: @biancahillier.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UCLA hooper Charlisse Leger-Walker joins Sarah fresh off winning the NCAA title. The senior guard discusses the keys to the Bruins’ blowout win over South Carolina, being a "belief maker," bringing glory to her home country of New Zealand, the viral dance routine she roped her teammates into doing and more. Plus, the Sky is falling, another Bruins squad pulls off the win, and Spirits (finally!) lifted.  Watch Jordan Chiles earn (another) perfect 10 on floor here Read Lauren Betts’ essay in the Players’ Tribune here You can now WATCH Sarah’s interviews! Subscribe to @iHeartWomensSports on YouTube and check out the Good Game playlist here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected]  Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social Instagram: @AzziArtwork  Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky: @biancahillier.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Live from Phoenix, it's Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi, presented by Capital One! For a second straight year, Sarah sat down with the two legends for a live show ahead of Sunday’s championship game. Sue and Diana discuss the current players and coaches they’d like to team up with, their thoughts on the many offseason options for players, WNBA expansion, and whether Diana has any plans to make it out to Door County to see her retirement bench. Plus, Sarah shares her thoughts on Geno-Gate and UConn’s exit in the semifinal round. You can now WATCH Sarah’s interviews! Subscribe to @iHeartWomensSports on YouTube and check out the Good Game playlist here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected]  Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social Instagram: @AzziArtwork  Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky: @biancahillier.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Citrus jumps on the show for a quick check-in before this weekend’s big college hoops match-ups. With just four teams remaining in the tournament Sarah, Alex and Bianca bravely, boldly put their final title predictions on the record for all to hear — no take-backs! Then, get extra fired up for tonight’s big games by taking a walk down memory lane with Dawn Staley, Sarah Strong, Rori Harmon and some other friends of the show — all of whom just happen to be competing this weekend in Phoenix! Plus, Sabrina Ionescu and Breanna Stewart stay put, a Strong showing pays off, and a fan favorite must weather the Storm once again.  The NCAA basketball schedule can be found here   The NWSL schedule can be found here You can now WATCH Sarah’s interviews! Subscribe to @iHeartWomensSports on YouTube and check out the Good Game playlist here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected]  Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social Instagram: @AzziArtwork  Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky: @biancahillier.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Julia Tocheri and Tessa Bonhomme of the PWHL’s Jocks in Jills podcast join Sarah to discuss the white hot Boston Fleet, why the league’s expansion teams have struggled mightily in their first year, and whether the PWHL might soon be playing in a town near you. Plus, everyone is headed to Phoenix, a few LinkedIn profiles just removed their “open to work” badges, and now’s the time to pull out that perfect 10.  The latest USWNT roster is here, and the schedule of friendlies vs. Japan is here Watch the video of NiJaree Canady receiving her AUSL Golden Ticket here Listen to the latest episode of Jocks In Jills here  You can now WATCH Sarah’s interviews! Subscribe to @iHeartWomensSports on YouTube and check out the Good Game playlist here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected]  Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social Instagram: @AzziArtwork  Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky: @biancahillier.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ESPN play-by-play announcer Ryan Ruocco joins Sarah to discuss why the four teams still standing in this year's NCAA hoops tournament are clearly a step above the rest, talk about some of the breakout players of the tournament, and share how his signature “You bet!” call came to be. Plus, volleyball at the Friendly Confines, flagging this for the future, and the real bracket challenge enters the chat.   The PWHL schedule can be found here  You can now WATCH Sarah’s interviews! Subscribe to @iHeartWomensSports on YouTube and check out the Good Game playlist here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected]  Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social Instagram: @AzziArtwork  Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky: @biancahillier.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reo Eveleth, writer and creator of the podcast “Tested,” and Sydney Bauer, a journalist who focuses on sports, health, culture and LGBTQ issues, join Sarah to talk about the International Olympic Committee reinstating genetic testing for female competitors, the history of gender testing in sports, the effects of the IOC’s policy on trans athletes and athletes with differences of sex development, and more. Also, we celebrate Trans Day of Visibility and trans joy with former soccer player turned host and speaker, Uncle Fish. Plus, the Fleet are in, the faves are down bad, and 26.2 times two.  The NWSL schedule can be found here Listen to Sarah’s conversation with Reo Eveleth from 2024 here Listen to Reo’s “Tested” podcast here  Read more of Caster Semenya’s statement on the new IOC policy here and here Follow Uncle Fish on Instagram here  Check out Team Iron Transmasc on Instagram here You can now WATCH Sarah’s interviews! Subscribe to @iHeartWomensSports on YouTube and check out the Good Game playlist here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected]  Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social Instagram: @AzziArtwork  Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky: @biancahillier.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jay Parry, the CEO of the Phoenix Final Four Local Organizing Committee and former president of the Phoenix Mercury, joins Sarah to talk welcoming the country’s best college basketball players to the desert this weekend. Jay also shares her thoughts on the monumental WNBA CBA agreement and what it was like to lead a WNBA team in the early aughts, winning titles with the great Diana Taurasi. Plus, big Duke energy, the Sun finds a new place to shine, and karma takes all our friends to the Summit. Read The Athletic’s profile of Sarah Graves here The NCAA basketball schedule can be found here   The LOVB schedule can be found here Check out Sarah’s Hear the Cheers charity campaign here  You can now WATCH Sarah’s interviews! Subscribe to @iHeartWomensSports on YouTube and check out the Good Game playlist here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected]  Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social Instagram: @AzziArtwork  Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky: @biancahillier.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vice President of Sporting for the NWSL and former New Zealand national team player Sarah Gregorius joins Sarah to talk about the “natural tension” between sport and business, the role the U.S. is playing in global soccer, how she’s working to fix the narrative that the league doesn’t center the sport of soccer enough, and how her lifelong tendency to be a troublemaker and agitator serves her on the job. Plus, the Olympics are doing a dangerous backstroke, a record climb to the Summit, and put on your party dress because you’re all invited to a Super Sweet 16. Check out the women's college basketball schedule here The NWSL schedule can be found here Watch Jess Carter’s interview about racism in soccer with The Line here Listen to the podcast "Tested" to learn about the history of SRY gene testing and other so-called "gender tests" here Check out the Miami Open results here Read about the only remaining perfect bracket here You can now WATCH Sarah’s interviews! Subscribe to @iHeartWomensSports on YouTube and check out the Good Game playlist here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected]  Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social Instagram: @AzziArtwork  Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky: @biancahillier.bsky.social  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Founder and CEO of the Women’s Premier Basketball Association and Team Jamaica point guard Faatimah A joins Sarah to talk about how a Golden State Warriors basketball camp changed her life at a young age, the highs and lows of playing ball around the world, why she wanted to create a league for aspiring pro hoopers, and what to expect at the first-ever WPBA combine during NCAA Final Four Weekend. Plus, winter sports in the spring, a game of hot potato, and A-Town is getting ready. Watch Mikaela Shiffrin realize she made history – again – here Check out the full schedule and results for the Figure Skating World Championships here Watch Jessie Diggins’ final victory lap here and her emotional interview here You can now WATCH Sarah’s interviews! Subscribe to @iHeartWomensSports on YouTube and check out the Good Game playlist here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected]  Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social Instagram: @AzziArtwork  Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky: @biancahillier.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bestselling author Cheryl Strayed (Wild, Tiny Beautiful Things) has a new iHeart Women’s Sports podcast called Mind Over Mountain! Cheryl joins Sarah for a wide-ranging conversation about how high school track allowed her to express herself as a teenager, the mental and physical challenges of her now-famous hike on the Pacific Crest Trail, the ways she continues to be inspired by women doing hard things with their bodies, and the stories she hopes to tell on her new show. Plus, in honor of her advice-giving alter ego "Sugar," Cheryl shares some of the best and worst counsel she's ever offered, and talks about the power of horizontal advice.  Listen and subscribe to Cheryl Strayed’s new podcast, Mind Over Mountain, here You can now WATCH Sarah’s interviews! Subscribe to @iHeartWomensSports on YouTube and check out the Good Game playlist here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected]  Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social Instagram: @AzziArtwork  Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky: @biancahillier.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now known as the Langham Four, the quartet of Annie Costabile, Doug Feinburg, Alexa Philippou, and Jackie Powell camped out on the streets of New York to bring the world updates on the WNBA CBA negotiations. They join Sarah to share how they handled working alongside their competitors, what they learned about each other during long talks into the wee hours of the morning, and their biggest takeaways on the new agreement -- from salary cap to revenue share. Plus, we’re seeing red, the bench isn’t always a bad place to be, and -- en garde! -- the (sword) Fighting Irish make history. The March Madness schedule, bracket, and results can be found here Read Eden Laase’s story about Minnesota’s “Blanket Lady” here You can now WATCH Sarah’s interviews! Subscribe to @iHeartWomensSports on YouTube and check out the Good Game playlist here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected]  Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social Instagram: @AzziArtwork Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky: @biancahillier.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Women’s hoops reporters Emma Baccellieri and Jordan Robinson join Sarah to chat about their new book Court Queens, which celebrates women’s basketball and the players and coaches who helped build its foundation. Jordan and Emma discuss their writing process, how they selected the most important moments from a century-plus of basketball history, and how they chose which nostalgic deep dives to share – like a quirky collection of WNBA-adjacent tunes that sadly never got re-upped for a second edition. Plus, the Badgers break the Buckeyes’ hearts again, winning while down, and March delivers on the promise of madness.  Read Swimming World Magazine’s roundup of schools with the most consecutive NCAA women's championships here Order your copy of Court Queens by Emma Baccellieri and Jordan Robinson here  You can now WATCH Sarah’s interviews! Subscribe to @iHeartWomensSports on YouTube and check out the Good Game playlist here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected]  Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social Instagram: @AzziArtwork  Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky: @biancahillier.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Women’s hockey reporter Nicole Haase joins Sarah to break down this weekend’s NCAA Frozen Four matchups, discuss the evolution of the Wisconsin-Ohio State rivalry, and share her assessment of how the Olympics impacted the college hockey season. Plus, more details emerge about the groundbreaking new WNBA CBA, finding a needle in a 64-team haystack, a cross-country legend looks to go out on top, and you don’t need to be a goldfish to forget these results.  The March Madness schedule is here Enter the March Sliceness bracket challenge here before Friday, March 20th at 11:30 am ET Read the Chicago Tribune’s reporting on the Chicago Stars here The U.S. broadcast schedule for the Lake Placid World Cup Finals is here Donate to Hear the Cheers here Check out The Athletic’s reporting on the stock photos of MLB’s lockout here You can now WATCH Sarah’s interviews! Subscribe to @iHeartWomensSports on YouTube and check out the Good Game playlist here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected]  Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social Instagram: @AzziArtwork  Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky: @biancahillier.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s a three-guest episode, y’all. First, with the WNBA and WNBPA reaching a verbal agreement on a new CBA, ESPN’s Alexa Philippou joins Sarah to break down the biggest takeaways from the new deal. Then, Vanderbilt basketball head coach Shea Ralph and superstar sophomore guard Mikayla Blakes join to discuss the program’s best season in years, share the quirkiest things about each other, and debunk the myth that some sort of magical fairy dust is powering one high profile, unbeaten opponent (cough, UConn, cough).  Make sure you’re following Alexa Philippou on Bluesky Read Maya Goldberg-Safir’s reporting on WNBA CBA negotiations with David Berri here Read the WNBPA statement and see behind-the-scenes photos from Nneka Ogwumike here And Alysha Clark’s carousel can be seen here The livestream for the first day of NCAA Fencing Championships is here  Reminder! You can now WATCH Sarah’s interviews! Subscribe to @iHeartWomensSports on YouTube and check out the Good Game playlist here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected]  Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social Instagram: @AzziArtwork  Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky: @biancahillier.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With March Madness getting underway, Texas point guard Rori Harmon joins Sarah to discuss the Longhorns’ commanding win over South Carolina in the SEC Tournament, playing bigger than her size, and what it means for Vic Schaefer to say she's the best defender he's ever coached. Plus, how time off the court rehabbing a knee injury made her consider being a GM down the line, her emotions ahead of her final NCAA tournament run, and a three-word scouting report for opponents UCLA and UConn. Compete in the Good Game bracket challenge! Fill out your bracket here  And make sure to enter the “Welcome To The March Madness” challenge too! That bracket is here  You can now WATCH Sarah’s interviews! Subscribe to @iHeartWomensSports on YouTube and check out the Good Game playlist here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected]  Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social Instagram: @AzziArtwork  Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky: @biancahillier.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UConn basketball standouts KK Arnold and Sarah Strong join Sarah to discuss the pressure of being the No. 1 overall seed in this year’s NCAA tourney, the advice they’re giving their freshmen and transfer teammates about being a Husky in March, their fave TikTok dances, and playing for a softer, gentler Geno Auriemma. Plus, Jordan Robinson and Emma Baccellieri join Sarah to talk WNBA CBA negotiations, Angel Reese gets to the point, and hockey stars take Hollywood.  The PWHL schedule can be found here Order your copy of Court Queens by Emma Baccellieri and Jordan Robinson here Compete in the Good Game bracket challenge! Fill out your bracket here And make sure to enter the “Welcome To The March Madness” challenge too! That bracket is here You can now WATCH Sarah’s interviews! Subscribe to @iHeartWomensSports on YouTube and check out the Good Game playlist here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected]  Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social Instagram: @AzziArtwork  Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky: @biancahillier.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Citrus recaps their trip to the Boston Legacy FC inaugural home opener -- from the energy inside Gillette Stadium and the New Kids On The Block halftime show to the pre-game fun at the Lazy Nut Tavern and how the NWSL's mess of a mixed zone has producer Alex dreaming of being back at the Olympics. Plus, Selection Sunday reveals the Madness to come, a Masters-ful Paralympics wrap, another record setting night in Nebraska, and red cards and ref cams mean the NWSL is back!  Compete in the Good Game bracket challenge! Fill out your bracket here Watch the video of Kiki Van Zanten wish younger sister Mimi good luck ahead of her first NWSL game here Watch Canada’s final shot to win Paralympic curling gold here  You can now WATCH Sarah’s interviews! Subscribe to @iHeartWomensSports on YouTube and check out the Good Game playlist here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected]  Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social Instagram: @AzziArtwork  Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky: @biancahillier.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Twenty-two-time Paralympic medalist Oksana Masters joins Sarah to discuss her three gold medal finishes in Italy so far, how she’s made a home for herself in the “pain cave,” and why this weekend’s cross-country 20k is the race she circled on her calendar as soon as the Paralympic schedule came out. Plus, the U.S. catches up on a Canadian trend, it’s time to prep the bracket printing presses, and with so many meetings going late into the night can we call WNBA CBA negotiations pillow talk at this point?  The NWSL schedule can be found here The link to RSVP for the free NWSL watch party in NYC is here The schedule for the FIBA World Cup Qualifiers is here Watch the FIBA3x3 tournament here The Indian Wells schedule is here You can now WATCH Sarah’s interviews! Subscribe to @iHeartWomensSports on YouTube and check out the Good Game playlist here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected]  Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social Instagram: @AzziArtwork  Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky: @biancahillier.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nordic skier Dani Aravich joins Sarah to discuss her competitions in Milan Cortina so far, discovering her Paralympic-sized dreams in her mid-20s, what she knows as a three-timer that she didn’t know as a Para rookie, and top tips for rocking her signature cowboy boots. Plus, the world’s longest gabfest, CC returns in PR, and look at me when I’m talkin’ to you. LOOK AT ME! You can now WATCH Sarah’s interviews! Subscribe to @IHeartWomensSports on YouTube and check out the Good Game playlist! Read Alexa Phillipou’s story on the overnight meeting between the WNBA and union here and see her post about the gifted chairs here The latest college hoops poll is here The broadcast schedule for the FIBA World Cup Qualifying Tournament is here and the results are here The NCAA hockey tournament schedule is here Read Nicole’s features on some of the Patty Kaz finalists here  Read more about the Iranian women’s soccer team via The Athletic and via the Associated Press  Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected]  Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social Instagram: @AzziArtwork  Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky: @biancahillier.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the 2026 NWSL season kicking off this weekend, ESPN soccer writer Jeff Kassouf joins Sarah to discuss what to expect from the league’s 16(!) teams, break down the biggest offseason storylines, share the simplest explanation of the High Impact Player rule, and reflect on the league hitting ‘peak freak’ mode as front offices watched players depart for teams in Europe. Plus, a fresh listen to beloved old tunes leaves much to be desired. Follow Jeff on Bluesky here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected]  Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social Instagram: @AzziArtwork  Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky: @biancahillier.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paralympic silver medal-winning snowboarder Kate Delson joins Sarah to discuss her podium finish in her first event at the Games, the joy and freedom she felt getting into the sport as a kid, and the item she’s using as currency to get around Cortina. Bonus: She answers our Paralympic condom question! Plus, setting the Tempo, a national team in danger, and making it easier to watch women’s sports in person?! Yes, please.   The Indian Wells tennis tournament schedule is here Read The Athletics’ reporting on the Iranian women’s soccer team here Read Katie Barnes’ feature on Audi Crooks here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected] Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social Instagram: @AzziArtwork Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky: @biancahillier.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Team USA sled hockey player Monica Quimby joins Sarah to discuss why women’s sled hockey still isn’t in the Paralympics, what it meant for Team USA to win the inaugural Women’s World Championship last year, and why viewers will find the “mixed gender” label of para hockey misleading when they tune in to watch the almost entirely-men’s tournament in Italy. Plus, 20 medals and counting, SheBelieves that they did win, and upsets and champions in women’s hoops.  Read ESPN's reporting on the WNBA’s latest counterproposal here The 2026 Women’s Lacrosse League schedule is here Watch episode one of Seattle Reign’s take on the “Traitors” show, “Cloak and Crown,” here The full Milan Cortina Paralympic schedule is here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected]  Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social Instagram: @AzziArtwork  Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky:@biancahillier.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lacrosse superstar Charlotte North joins Sarah ahead of the conclusion of the Women’s Lacrosse League Championship Series this weekend. They discuss how the post-college lacrosse landscape has changed in recent years, North's bid to lead her Boston Guard to a repeat as Championship Series winners, and the WLL's summer schedule of games. Plus, Good Game’s Take It Back segment returns for Women’s History Month, another record-breaking PWHL game is on the horizon, and it’s bubbly baths and “shoeys” for Unrivaled’s Mist BC! Check out the Women’s Lacrosse League schedule here Keep up with the college hockey conference tournaments here The full Milan Cortina Paralympic schedule is here The LOVB schedule can be found here Read about the Haudenosaunee's fight to compete at the LA2028 Olympics here and here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected]  Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social Instagram: @AzziArtwork  Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky:@biancahillier.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.