2 Gems and a Mic

The Golden State Valkyries are WNBA champions! 🏆 On this episode of 2 Gems and a Mic, we discuss how they pulled it off and why the Atlanta Dream fell short. Was the difference coaching, adjustments, player execution—or all three?

We also debate the New York Liberty’s decision to fire Chris DeMarco. Was it the right move, or did he deserve more time?

Then we turn to the NFL games that stood out this weekend. They weren’t all classics, but they definitely got us talking!

💬 What decided the WNBA Finals? Did the Liberty make the right call? Which NFL game caught your attention?

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Golden State leads Atlanta 3–2. Can the Dream adjust and force Game 7?

Plus: undefeated Vikings, winless Chargers, NFL surprises, upcoming upset picks, and the Chiefs’ Justin Tucker decision following his suspension and allegations he denies.

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What is going on with the NFC East?! 🏈

On Season 8, Episode 6 of 2 Gems and a Mic, LD and The Diva break down NFL Week 6—from the Titans finally getting their first win to the Chargers remaining winless. Plus, we debate the Chiefs, 49ers, and Vikings: who is the BEST undefeated team?

Then it’s WNBA Finals time! 🏀 The Atlanta Dream take Game 2 in Golden State, tying the series 1–1 behind Angel Reese’s dominant 30-point, 16-rebound performance. We discuss what worked for Atlanta, what Golden State needs to adjust, and who has the edge as the series shifts to Atlanta.

Drop your picks in the comments:

🏈 Best undefeated NFL team?

🏀 Dream or Valkyries for the championship?

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The WNBA Finals are set—and NFL Week 5 gave us plenty to debate!

Join Linda “LD” Dorsey and Tinesha “The Diva” Mahomes for Season 8, Episode 5 of 2 Gems and a Mic as we break down the Golden State Valkyries’ sweep of the Las Vegas Aces and the Atlanta Dream’s sweep of the New York Liberty.

Then it’s prediction time: Dream or Valkyries? Who wins the championship, how many games will it take, and who will be the difference-maker?

Next, we tackle NFL Week 5:

🏀 How the Dream and Valkyries finished their semifinal series

🏆 Our WNBA championship predictions

🏈 Giants–Commanders: a comeback, overtime chaos, and a 27–27 tie

🔥 Bills–Rams: Buffalo wins a 37–34 Monday night thriller

👀 Jacksonville’s London win, Green Bay’s rout, and New England’s statement

📊 Who remains undefeated—and who still needs that first win?

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Who wins the WNBA championship?

Which NFL team impressed you most?

Who had the biggest Week 5 debacle?

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Hosts: Linda “LD” Dorsey and Tinesha “The Diva” Mahomes

Guest Host: Darren “The Mic” Smith

Three NFL teams remain undefeated. Five still haven’t won. Who deserves more attention—and whose season is already in serious trouble?

Join Linda “LD” Dorsey and Tinesha “The Diva” Mahomes for Season 8, Episode 4 of 2 Gems and a Mic as we break down NFL Week 4, emerging teams and the injuries that could change the season.

Then we move to the WNBA semifinals! Atlanta takes Game 1 over New York, but how does Allisha Gray’s Game 2 absence change the series? Golden State beats Las Vegas—and we debate whether the Valkyries shut down A’ja Wilson or exposed the Aces’ need for more help.

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Four WNBA playoff openers. NFL Week 3 surprises. Forty minutes of sports talk with Linda “LD” Dorsey and Tinesha “The Diva” Mahomes!

We start with all four WNBA first-round Game 1s: New York’s upset of Minnesota, A’ja Wilson and the Aces’ statement against Indiana, Atlanta’s win over Washington, and Golden State’s dominant performance against Dallas. Who can bounce back—and who is headed for a sweep?

Then we break down NFL Week 3, including the Commanders’ surprise win over Seattle, Chicago’s statement against Philadelphia, Denver’s comeback, and the tight Steelers–Bengals and Ravens–Cowboys finishes. We also discuss major injury updates and selected roster moves, including players waived or cut.

Join the conversation: Which result shocked you most, and which WNBA team will force Game 3?

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Season 8, Episode 2 of Two Gems and a Mic is packed with playoff pressure, major upsets, and award debates!

First, Tinesha “The Diva” Mahomes and Linda “LD” Dorsey break down the WNBA race to the playoffs as Minnesota and Golden State battle for the No. 1 seed. We also reveal our All-WNBA First Team and make our picks for MVP, Defensive Player of the Year, and Rookie of the Year.

Next, we recap NFL Week 2, including the Saints’ comeback victory over Baltimore, Carolina’s dominant win over Atlanta, the Rams’ Monday-night rout of the Giants, and major injuries involving Jaxson Dart, Jayden Daniels, and Caleb Williams.

Finally, we discuss Ole Miss defeating LSU 32–24 in Lane Kiffin’s return to Oxford. Trinidad Chambliss delivered a huge performance—but was it also his Heisman moment?

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• Who belongs on your All-WNBA First Team?

• Who are your MVP, DPOY, and ROY?

• What was the biggest NFL Week 2 upset?

• Is Ole Miss a legitimate national-title contender?

Season 8 of Two Gems and a Mic is officially here!

Tinesha “The Diva” Mahomes and Linda “LD” Dorsey open Episode 1 by celebrating Team USA’s FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup championship.

First we head to the U.S. Open. Coco Gauff and Ben Shelton did not bring home the championship trophies, but both gave American tennis fans plenty to celebrate. Coco reached another Grand Slam semifinal, while Shelton became the first Black American man to reach the U.S. Open men’s singles final since Arthur Ashe in 1972.

Next, the American women overcame an early challenge from France to win 97–79 and capture their fifth consecutive World Cup title. Breanna Stewart delivered when her team needed her most, finishing with 22 points, 10 rebounds, and four assists.

Stewie is not just that girl—she is HER 

Then it is time for football!

The NFL delivered plenty of excitement, surprises and disappointment. We cannot cover every game, but we are sharing some of the weekend’s biggest highlights, lowlights and early reactions.

We also discuss the college football showdown between Texas and No. 1 Ohio State. Texas entered the fourth quarter trailing 23–3 before completing an incredible comeback and winning 24–23.

Join the Gems for basketball, tennis and football talk—with plenty of honest opinions along the way.

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🏀 Was Breanna Stewart the clear MVP?

🎾 What impressed you most about Coco Gauff and Ben Shelton?

🏈 Which NFL team surprised or disappointed you?

🏟️ Did Texas win the game—or did Ohio State give it away?

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Team USA experienced three very different performances during group play at the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup.

The United States opened with a strong 94–61 victory over China, struggled through a tough 55–52 win against Italy, and then bounced back with a dominant 105–64 victory over Czechia.

Is Team USA finally on the right track—or is France ready to get revenge for its heartbreaking one-point loss to the United States in the 2024 Olympic gold-medal game?

We also discuss the US Open, where Coco Gauff and Frances Tiafoe are giving American tennis fans plenty to celebrate. We break down the great performances, surprising victories and disappointing exits—including Madison Keys and several other American contenders.

Then it’s time for football! The San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams are taking their NFC West rivalry all the way to Melbourne for the first regular-season NFL game played in Australia.

Is Australia a great move for the NFL’s global expansion—or is that long trip too demanding for the players and teams?

Football is back, and we are excited about the upcoming season. More conversations, reactions and predictions are on the way!

Let us know in the comments:

🏀 Is Team USA ready for France?

🎾 Who has impressed you most at the US Open?

🏈 Was Australia a good location for an NFL regular-season game?

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The WNBA is on its FIBA World Cup break—but Minnesota still has work to do. Can the Lynx handle a challenging closeout and secure the No. 1 seed, or are Golden State and Las Vegas ready to apply pressure?

We also discuss A’ja Wilson’s MVP case and what her absence means for Team USA. With A’ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum out for health reasons—and Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen joining the roster—does this FIBA team have enough toughness, physicality, and leadership to remain on top of the world?

Then we turn to football! College football is underway, the NFL season is almost here, and Aaron Donald has officially come out of retirement to rejoin the Los Angeles Rams.

Finally, the 2026 US Open is underway in New York. Who are the players to watch, and can Coco Gauff make another championship run?

Topics:

• Minnesota Lynx and the WNBA playoff race

• A’ja Wilson’s MVP case

• Team USA’s toughness without A’ja

• Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen joining Team USA

• NFL and college football excitement

• Aaron Donald’s return to the Rams

• 2026 US Open tennis

Who is your WNBA MVP, and is Minnesota still your championship favorite? Let us know in the comments.

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