Women’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 social media troll f***s around and finds out, and we send our best wishes to the future Mrs. and Mr. Swift.

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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, CP3’s jersey is officially in the Chicago Sky’s rafters, Caitlin Clark’s got a signature logo, and last year’s college soccer champs are off to a tough start.

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• Check out Caitlin Clark’s signature Nike logo here

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Athlete 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.

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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 Sky is falling? 

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• Read Lou Orlando's story for SI about how Napheesa Collier has to fend off A'ja Wilson here

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Michelle 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. Plus, Ludmilla pulls a trick out of her hat, Alyssa Thomas is on fire for the Phoenix Mercury, and US Open singles competition is underway.

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Live 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 and Carlos Alvarez, and a little US Open history and lore to get you ready for this year's tournament. 

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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.

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• Read the Front Office Sports story on the WNBA’s record attendance here

• See Alexa Philippou and Ramona Shelburne’s story on the Connecticut Sun’s potential sale here

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• Check out The Athletic’s Tamerra Griffin and Melanie Anzidei’s story on the Lizbeth Ovalle record transfer fee here

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Ahead 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 across America and we'll never stop trying to make "scruttle" happen.

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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 body to better prioritize athlete comfort and safety. Plus, the Women’s Decathlon World Championships crown the “World’s Greatest Athlete,” the US Open bucks tradition, and a Super Slice steals my birthday spotlight–in the best kind of way.

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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 demands, Sue Bird forever, and never ever trust a fart. 

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