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Good Game is your one-stop shop for the biggest stories in women’s sports. Every day, host Sarah Spain gives you the stories, stakes, stars and stats to keep up with your favorite women’s teams, leagues and athletes. Through thoughtful insight, witty banter, and an all around good time, Sarah and friends break down the latest news, talk about the games you can’t miss, and debate the issues of the day. Don’t miss interviews with the people of the moment, whether they be athletes, coaches, rep ...
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A look back at the movies that defined their time. Some aged like fine wine; others like bad milk. Let's talk about it. #BeKindRewind
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For a decade, we've been at the intersection of leadership, gender and the workplace. With our cornerstone product, The ElevateHER Challenge, we have worked to bring the vision and value to companies of creating more gender equitable workplaces. To celebrate 10 years in this space, we share with you political and business leaders varying perspectives on the topic as well as the women who are creating change everyday in their workplaces and communities. One conversation at a time, we work to ...
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There’s No Answer For A’ja with Terrika Foster-Brasby
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34:30Analyst, host and reporter Terrika Foster-Brasby joins Sarah to talk about the chances the Aces finish off a WNBA Finals sweep tonight, Phoenix Mercury coach Nate Tibbetts’ failure to make adjustments, and the dramatic WNBA offseason that awaits. Plus, the tennis elites are thriving in the Wuhan Open, the LPGA continues to make history, and Angel R…
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Ahead of World Mental Health Day, former US Olympic swim team captain and 10-time Olympic medalist Allison Schmitt joins Sarah to talk about how her family, friends, and training partner Michael Phelps helped her address her mental health while still pursuing wins in the pool. Plus, the perils of chasing perfection and how she managed a healthy tra…
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LJ Rader, the man behind the uber-popular Art But Make It Sports social media account, joins Sarah to discuss what inspired him to start the account, why it’s so important to him to credit photographers, and his philosophy of covering women’s sports. Plus, the Phoenix Mercury look to make things interesting in game 3 of the WNBA Finals, Napheesa Co…
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The Swagger is Back with Sabreena Merchant
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Appeasing The Internet Demons with Cindy Brunson
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41:04Women's hoops broadcaster Cindy Brunson joins Sarah to talk about the Las Vegas Aces’ big game 2 win over Phoenix in the WNBA Finals, what the Mercury need to do to get back in the series, and to give her take on the Napheesa Collier/Cathy Engelbert beef. Plus Unrivaled is headed to the City of Brotherly Love, we're flagging a new opportunity, and …
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Life of a (WNBA Finals) Showgirl with Big Citrus
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31:11With the WNBA Finals tipping off tonight, Big Citrus gets together to preview the best-of-seven(!) Aces-Mercury series and to discuss the continued fallout from Napheesa Collier’s comments, including what Caitlin Clark had to say in her exit interview. Plus, Slices and Swifties unite, dress like the best (of all time) and a whole buncha pucks and g…
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Shorties with the Good Hands with Tracey Fuchs and Aerin Krys
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53:20Big Citrus gets together for a “Gimme A Minute” segment on Napheesa Collier’s league-shaking statement on Tuesday, then we’re in the presence of field hockey greatness as legendary player turned Northwestern head coach Tracey Fuchs and Wildcats captain Aerin Krys join Sarah. They talk about how the team is keeping motivation levels high after winni…
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After a 16-year club and national team career, Angel City FC defender and captain Ali Riley is retiring from soccer. She joins Sarah to discuss finding the balance between “Ali the Player” and “Ali the Person,” fighting to get healthy so she can say goodbye on the field with her teammates, and the injury struggles and personal challenges she’s batt…
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Let The Bodies Hit The Floor with Big Citrus
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35:47You missed us, huh? Fret not, Big Citrus is BACK! This time, Sarah, Misha and Alex break down the suspension that caused Cheryl Reeve to miss the decisive game 4 of the Minnesota Lynx’s series with the Phoenix Mercury, Reeve’s criticism of WNBA officiating, and Phoenix’s return to the Finals. Then, the trio predicts the winner of the Las Vegas Aces…
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Storming, Norming, and Performing with Callie Fin
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34:58With the Las Vegas Aces-Indiana Fever semifinal series heading to a decisive game 5, Las Vegas Review-Journal reporter Callie Fin joins Sarah to discuss what didn’t work for the Aces in game 4, why Becky Hammon’s coaching decisions were partly to blame, and how the Tuckman Development Model is applicable everywhere, even the WNBA! Plus, a Sunday Fu…
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Leave The Game Better Than You Found It with Brianna Pinto
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29:09North Carolina Courage player Brianna Pinto joins Sarah to discuss the Black Women’s Player Collective’s upcoming high school showcase, what her Courage team is focusing on as the NWSL playoffs approach, and her desire to one day work for FIFA. Plus, survey says the soccer industry has some work to do, the WNBA semifinals continue tonight, and some…
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Chutzpah, Moxie, and Gumption with Big Citrus
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53:45Big Citrus is back on the mic! Sarah, Misha and Alex discuss all things WNBA, including the semifinals matchups, the best championship storyline for the league, the W’s coaching carousel, and OG fans getting priced out of tickets. Plus, Sandy Brondello’s out in New York, Unrivaled signings are coming in faster than we can read ‘em, and Good Game is…
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Legendary coach and player Dawn Staley joins Sarah Spain for a candid conversation about leading in life, beyond just wins and losses. Staley, whose Hall of Fame career has shaped generations of athletes, discusses the pressure of coaching in the new NIL and House v. NCAA era, her advocacy for equity in women’s athletics, and the emotional strength…
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This Is Why You Have Exit Interviews with Annie Costabile
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56:20Front Office Sports reporter Annie Costabile joins Sarah to talk takeaways from the first games of the WNBA semifinals, A’ja Wilson’s historic fourth MVP win, the New York Liberty’s early exit in the first round, the lack of well-tenured coaches in the league, and the odds that Angel Reese returns to the Chicago Sky. Plus, the Kansas City Current c…
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Better Is Good, Different Is Better with Jasmine Maietta
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42:41Round21 CEO Jasmine Maietta joins Sarah to discuss leaving the safety of big corporations behind to start her own business, the evolving landscape of independent apparel brands in the women’s sports space, and the good advice she’s glad she didn’t take. Plus, the t-shirts we can blessedly leave behind. Follow Round21 on social media here And follow…
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Breaking It (with Permission From Billie) with Portia Archer
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46:20Women’s Tennis Association CEO Portia Archer joins Sarah to discuss her first year on the job, the role players have in WTA decision-making, and understanding and advancing commitments made before her time, including a partnership with Saudi Arabia and tournaments taking place in China. Plus, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone is unstoppable, a busy week fo…
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Celebrity stylist and wardrobe consultant Amadi Brooks joins Sarah to talk about dressing the world’s best hoopers (including girlfriend Sydney Colson), how tunnel fits have expanded the appeal of women’s basketball, and some of her favorite WNBA player looks this season. Plus, starting at the half, keeping the season alive, and the pink pony cover…
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WNBA standout Lexie Brown sits down with Sarah to talk about being a pro hooper when your biggest opponent isn’t on the other team–it’s your own body. After being diagnosed with Crohn’s disease mid-career, Lexie took on a new set of challenges: learning how to listen to her body, advocate for herself in a physically demanding career, and speak open…
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Lesbians and Girl Dads with Marisa Ingemi
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32:49San Francisco Chronicle staff writer Marisa Ingemi joins Sarah to talk about covering the Golden State Valkyries’ inaugural season, how the team’s games have become a gathering place for queer folks in the Bay Area, and the keys to the Valks getting a win in Game 2 of their opening round playoff series with the Minnesota Lynx. Plus, Vegas rolls on,…
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The Circle of Life (in the WNBA Playoffs)
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25:38Sarah is back from vacation just in time for the start of the WNBA Playoffs! She sprints through the biggest stories from the last two weeks, gives kudos to ballers past and present, and breaks down the first round WNBA match-ups, African safari-style. Plus, Angel vs. the Sky, Unrivaled expands, and we cry over unspilt milk. The WNBA Playoffs sched…
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Living Beyond the News Desk with Robin Roberts
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Do What Makes You Light Up with Risa Isard
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33:58Risa Isard, the Director of Research & Insights at Parity, joins Sarah to discuss the biggest takeaways from two new reports on women’s sports, including why women’s sports fans are so valuable. Plus, the history of racism in WNBA media coverage and proof that fans who watch alone aren't alone. Parity's research (including both reports Risa discuss…
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PWHL and Hockey Canada star Renata Fast joins Sarah to discuss offseason life, the burgeoning rivalry between her Toronto Sceptres and the Minnesota Frost, and how she’s planning to balance her time and energy heading into the Olympic year. Plus, a "Good, Gooder, Goodest" featuring Canadian goodness. Follow Renata on Instagram here Leave us a voice…
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Diana Flores, quarterback and captain of the Mexican national flag football team, joins Sarah to talk about how she got her start in flag football, starring in a Super Bowl ad and being the face of the sport, the days when she wasn't even allowed to step on the field, and why flag football still isn’t a professional sport. Watch a highlight of Mexi…
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Trees Who Can Hit Threes with Jordan Robinson
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44:28Women’s basketball writer and podcast host Jordan Robinson joins Sarah to preview the final two weeks of the WNBA regular season and dole out a team-by-team scouting report. What is Minnesota’s biggest weakness? Is this version of the Aces the real thing? And which lower seeds most deserve to make the postseason? Plus, the US Open gets heated, a so…
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Four-time U.S. heptathlon champion Anna Hall joins Sarah to talk how she got into the sport, finding the fun again after a tough 2024 season, her goals for the upcoming World Championships in Tokyo, how her pup Cross has become an integral member of her life, and their collaboration with pet food company Nulo on its "Fuel Incredible" campaign. Plus…
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Liberation At The Local Level with Cillian Mullen & Hudson Taylor
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44:53Athlete Ally founder Hudson Taylor and University of Washington rower Cillian Mullen join Sarah to discuss what life is like right now for trans college athletes, the current policy landscape and best practices for allies of the LGBTQ community. Follow Athlete Ally on Instagram here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame…
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The gang’s all here! Big Citrus gathers to discuss the WNBA MVP race, including how voting works, whether “valuable” is the same as “best,” and how statistics, availability and vibes all play a role in which stars are considered MVP-caliber. Plus, a Canadian golfer wins on home soil, two former foes become forever friends, and how did we forget the…
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Sled, Sledge or Para Ice Hockey? with Michelle Laflamme
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34:13Michelle Laflamme, the International Paralympic Committee’s Senior Manager for World Para Ice Hockey, joins Sarah to discuss the inaugural Women's World Championship (starting this week!), unpack why the “open gender” label hasn’t helped with the development of women’s players, and examine some of the challenges the sport has faced in its history. …
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Bond Girl: Live from the US Open with Pam Shriver
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42:39Live from the US Open Fan Fest, tennis great and longtime broadcaster Pam Shriver sits down with Sarah to discuss her favorites heading into the US Open women's singles draw, the success of the new-look mixed doubles format at the Open, and why it's important to store your trophies in multiple cars. Plus, being a Bond Girl, shipping Emma Raducanu a…
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Katie Ledecky, the most decorated female swimmer in history, joins Sarah to talk about her success at the recent Swimming World Championships, what she thinks about while swimming long distances, the myth she busted, and her genuine love for training. Plus, saving and scoring, winning chips’ and taking trips, and a game fit for a queen. Find update…
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Tightheads and Looseheads with Alivia Leatherman & Catie Benson
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28:41Ahead of the upcoming Women's Rugby World Cup, U.S. players Alivia Leatherman and Catie Benson join Sarah to discuss living across the pond to play the sport they love, the differences between rugby 15s and rugby 7s, Ilona Maher’s insane impact on coverage of the sport, and the things they wish folks knew about the game. Plus, one woman's kick-push…
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Paige Jones, member of the U.S. National Ski Jumping Team, joins Sarah to share a concerning experience she had during inspections before a recent competition. Jones explains why a scandal involving altered ski jumping suits has resulted in more intense examinations, details just what the heck a crotch machine is, and asks her sport’s governing bod…
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Gwen Young, attorney and CEO of the Women Business Collaborative, joins Sarah to share how she became passionate about humanitarian aid relief and social justice, discuss the need for pay disparity headlines around the DC Open tennis tournament, and highlight proven ways to move the needle on sports league contract negotiations. Plus, birthday dema…
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Big Citrus dives deep into the Good Game inbox to answer your questions, address your feedback and share your suggestions. Are WNBA teams missing a moment to capitalize? What’s the worst job in women’s sports? What’s lost in sports when gambling gets into the game? Plus, Cooper’s grooming appointment needs rescheduling! The Cincinnati Open schedule…
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High Speed Revolving Door with Wayne Coffey
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43:01Best-selling author and journalist Wayne Coffey joins Sarah to preview the start of college soccer season, discuss who he thinks might compete with reigning champion North Carolina for the title, how the college footy landscape has changed in recent years, and why it’s much easier to be an Olympic reporter than an Olympic father (USWNT standout Sam…
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Don’t Panic with Professor Kirsty Elliott-Sale
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44:20Should we tailor training based on menstrual cycles? Are ACL tears more common during an athlete’s period? Dr. Kirsty Elliott-Sale, Professor of Female Endocrinology and Exercise Physiology, and Head of the Centre of Excellence for Women in Sport, joins Sarah to discuss the biggest misconceptions about female physiology in sport science and coachin…
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More Fun Than A Cardboard Cutout with Niamh Charles
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35:55England national team and Chelsea left back Niamh Charles joins Sarah to talk burying her penalty kick en route to the Lionesses’ European championship trophy and the epic celebrations that followed. She also gives a pro’s breakdown of the club and country landscape across the pond, raves about Chelsea teammate Naomi Girma and explains why her fami…
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The Most Normal Goalkeeper with Aubrey Kingsbury
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38:43Washington Spirit goalkeeper Aubrey Kingsbury joins Sarah to discuss the NWSL forwards who strike the most fear in her heart, her goals for the second half of the season, and growing up a twin. Plus, hoops and footy records fall, one PWHL player breaks the salary record, and – per the Valkyries – birds ARE real. Follow Aubrey on Instagram here The …
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Big Citrus unites to discuss the sudden firing of North Carolina Courage head coach Sean Nahas, and how the WNBA's Dildo-Gate went from feeling like a harmless joke to something more. Plus, FIFA and the LPGA crown new World No. 1s, the Winter Olympics are creepin’ up on us, and the 'Stics stay busy at the trade deadline. The latest FIFA rankings ca…
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USWNT and Gotham FC midfielder Rose Lavelle joins Sarah to discuss her return to play after ankle surgery, how being sidelined helped her become a better teammate, her iconic pupper Wilma Jean Wrinkles, and the hilarious reason she celebrates September 20th every year. Follow Rose on Instagram here Listen to our conversation with Olympic gymnast-tu…
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NWSL star and USWNT up-and-comer Ally Sentnor joins Sarah not once – but twice! – to discuss her big trade from the Utah Royals to the Kansas City Current, playing for Emma Hayes, dropping out of college soccer (but not college), and what it’s like to share a hometown with the famed Mewis sisters. Plus, the volleyball landscape becomes slightly les…
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My Job Was To Be Upside Down with Laurie Hernandez
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42:43Olympic gold medalist turned gymnastics analyst Laurie Hernandez joins Sarah to talk about gaining confidence behind the mic, what it’s like watching the sport she once dominated, and who she’s most excited to see at this week’s U.S. Gymnastics Championships. (This interview properly salutes and then sticks the landing—if we do say so ourselves!) P…
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The WNBA Science Fair with Myles Ehrlich and Owen Pence
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53:03WNBA reporters and podcast hosts Myles Ehrlich and Owen Pence join Sarah to discuss what it’s really like to cover women’s sports for independent sites, their Brooklyn bromance, and dealing with fake news in the WNBA media landscape. Plus, the potential challenges of moving the object at the center of the solar system, the NWSL’s blockbuster return…
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'What’s a Hot Brown?’ with Emma Sears and Savannah DeMelo
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31:27Racing Louisville teammates Emma Sears and Savannah DeMelo join Sarah to discuss their team’s recent trip to Brazil, their goals for the second half of the NWSL season, their experiences playing for the USWNT, and a Louisville favorite that’s somehow flown under their radar. Plus, a WNBA Finals rematch (and preview?!), we remind ourselves how to wa…
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Two-time Olympian, author, and analyst Kara Goucher joins Sarah to preview this weekend’s U.S. Track & Field Championships, share her reaction to the news that marathon world record holder Ruth Chepngetich tested positive for a banned substance, and talk about the bravery required to write her book and call out cheating and abuse in her sport. Plus…
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ESPN soccer reporter Jeff Kassouf joins Sarah to discuss Mia Fishel’s big-money move to the Seattle Reign, his thoughts on the rollout of expansion team Denver Summit FC, the top storylines he’s keeping an eye on in the second half of the NWSL season and the biggest challenges facing the league in the next five years. Plus, what’s with the quiet st…
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Seattle Storm forward and French national team star Gabby Williams joins Sarah to talk about overcoming early struggles in the WNBA, her priorities for the ongoing CBA negotiations, how her tattoos connect her to family, and the W’s efforts to cement itself as the globally preferred league. Plus, Summer McIntosh continues to dominate in the pool, N…
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Saying Yes to the Universe with Darian Jenkins
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47:56Retired pro soccer player-turned-broadcaster Darian Jenkins joins Sarah to talk about the NWSL’s return to action, the Rivalry Weekend games she’s most looking forward to, why she thinks the Seattle Reign will make a run up the table, and the league storylines she’s keeping tabs on in the second half of the season. Plus, they’re chanting "It’s comi…
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Cowboy Hats & Claw Hands with Savanna Collins
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44:01AU Pro Sports senior reporter Savanna Collins joins Sarah to preview this weekend’s Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) Championship Series, discuss how the Talons and Bandits carved their paths to the final weekend, and share what surprised her most about the league’s inaugural season. Plus, the Portland Thorns give a superstar her flowers, …
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