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In this episode, Amira Rose Davis, Shireen Ahmed and Lindsay Gibbs do a fall sports round-up! But first, they talk about the devastating flooding in Pakistan and water crises in Jackson, Mississippi. For links to resources, visit our website.

Then, they discuss the latest news from women's hockey and sled hockey, including the IIHF Women's World Championship, PHF expansion and first ever Sled Hockey Women's World Challenge. They also dive into the thrilling match-ups of the WNBA playoffs, US Open moments and Victoria Azarenka calling out exploitation and abuse in women's tennis. They end the round-up with the latest from women's international friendlies in the lead up to the World Cup.

Following this discussion, they preview a special Patreon segment about Amira Rose Davis, Jessica Luther and Brenda Elsey's trip to the US Open! Then, you'll here a preview of this week's interview with Victoria Jackson, sports historian at Arizona State University, on NIL news, college football and mental health crises for collegiate athletes. Next, they burn some of the worst in sports this week on the Burn Pile. Then, they celebrate those shining light, including Torchbearer of the Week, Serena Williams. The GOAT. We love you forever. They wrap up the show with What's Good and What We're Watching In Sports this week.

This episode was produced by Tressa Versteeg. Shelby Weldon is our social media and website specialist. Burn It All Down is part of the Blue Wire podcast network.

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