Good Game with Sarah Spain

Sarah is back from the espnW Women + Sports Summit and has words of wisdom and leadership insight to share from some absolute rockstars in the women's pro sports space. Plus, Mish and Alex hop on to talk through their top college basketball storylines and we share your great tips and tricks for handling stress on Election Day. WHICH IS TODAY SO… go vote! 

• Not sure where your polling site is? You can look it up here

• Check out Nancy Armour’s column here

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College basketball is back and the NWSL playoffs are set! Plus, it’s the return of “No Dumb Questions,” we shout out some mother-daughter duos in sports and we ask for your tips on managing Election Week anxiety. 

• The NWSL playoff schedule is here 

• The college basketball schedule is here!

• Check out Syd Colson’s responses to the Chicago Sky hiring Tyler Marsh here

• Check out the list of the first 30 Unrivaled athletes here

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Volleyball reporter and broadcaster Emily Ehman joins Sarah to talk about the huge Nebraska-Wisconsin game this weekend, the increased parity in the college game, and which program boasts the best student section. Plus, NWSL playoff scenarios, puppy love, and some spicy tweets from a show fave get inducted into the Good Game Hall of Fame.

• Watch Friday night’s Nebraska-Wisconsin volleyball game at 9pm ET on Big Ten Network 

• Read Alexa’s Philippou’s story about Sabrina Ionescu’s injury here 

• Check out Alison Gale’s NWSL playoff scenarios here 

• Check out the excellent interpretive dance to Merritt Mathias’s tweets here 

• The full NWSL weekend schedule can be found here 

• The full college volleyball schedule is here

• Keep sending us your women’s sports-inspired Halloween costumes! Send photos to [email protected]. 

• And as always, we love to get your voicemails. Give us a call at 872-204-5070. 

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Angel City defender and NWSL original Merritt Matthias joins Sarah to talk about her decision to retire, how the NWSL has evolved from the first game to today, the legacy she’s leaving behind and how she’s working to accept her career disappointments and find worthiness in her accomplishments. Plus, the PWHL’s plan to expand, and poorly timed awards ceremonies.

• Follow Merritt Mathias on Instagram here

• Check out Syd Leroux’s super cute contract extension photo here

• Send us your women’s sports-inspired Halloween costumes! And leave us a spooky voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected] 

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Elizabeth Williams, center for the Chicago Sky and secretary of the WNBA Players Association, joins Sarah to discuss why the union chose to opt out of the current collective bargaining agreement, the top priorities for the next CBA, the standard that players expect from journalists covering the league and why the Players Association issued a statement about Christine Brennan’s coverage.

• Watch video of 2024 delegates of the Global Sports Mentoring Program here 

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• Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected] 

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Molly McCage and Cassidy Lichtman join Sarah to discuss how Athletes Unlimited pro volleyball is different from other pro leagues, AU’s unique player-first policies and benefits, and the momentum in volleyball right now. Plus, the USWNT is back and Sarah gets proof she’s still got it. 

• Watch USWNT players and fans say thank you to Kelley O’Hara here 

• Check out the full AU volleyball schedule here

• Follow the folks that Molly and Cassidy recommended on Instagram: 

• Follow Morgan Hentz here 

• Follow Betty de la Cruz-Mejía here 

• Follow Berkeley Oblad here

• Follow Kaz Brown here 

• And, of course, follow Molly and Cassidy! Molly is here and Cassidy is here 

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Syd Colson and Teresa Plaisance – aka the “faces of the league” – join Sarah to talk about competition in the WNBA, the upcoming Athletes Unlimited season, their hilarious show, and if it’s possible for a prank to go too far. Plus, the WNBA coaching carousel continues to churn and a new signature shoe is headed our way. 

• Haven’t seen season one of the Syd & TP show? Check it out here 

• Send us your favorite women's sports-inspired Halloween costumes! We want to see them!
• Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected] 

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Soccer writer and podcast host Tamerra Griffin joins Sarah to discuss the influx of African superstars into the NWSL, team rebrands gone wrong, how the San Diego Wave might be holding back superstar Naomi Girma, and her pick to win the championship. Plus, the Liberty parade was lit and a ‘What the Fact’ on where NIL money is really going.

• Check out the Washington Post’s reporting on gender inequity in NIL deals here 

• The AU Volleyball schedule can be found here 

• The NCAA soccer schedule can be found here 

• The NCAA volleyball schedule can be found here

• The NCAA hockey schedule can be found here

• Check out the trailer videos for all six Unrivaled Basketball clubs here 

• Check your voting registration status here 

• Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected] 

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What’s the hottest seat in the basketball world right now? What’s up with the Chicago NWSL rebrand? Is Diana Taurasi staying or going? Should South Carolina be renamed A’ja Wilson University? (Yes, duh.) Plus, another “Yes, And” about WNBA ratings, more of Alex’s extracurricular goss-tivity, and a shout out to a famous WNBA superfan.

• Check to see if your state offers early voting here 

• Read Darius Rucker’s amazing tweet in full here

• Help add to our list of mother-daughter sports duos! Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected] 

• Follow Sarah on social! X: @SarahSpain Instagram: @Spain2323

• Follow producer Misha Jones! X: @mishthejrnalist Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist

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Kansas City Current forwards Temwa Chawinga and Mwanalima Adam Jereko join Sarah to discuss their soccer beginnings in Malawi and Kenya, their goals for their respective national teams, and adjusting to life in KC. And if you think Temwa is exceeding her own expectations by breaking the NWSL scoring record, think again! Plus, Phee gets feisty, the ties that connect generations of athletes, and a "Yes, And" that goes back to the time of telegrams.

• Fill out our listener survey and be entered for a chance to win a women’s sports prize pack! We want to hear your thoughts. You can find the survey here! 

• Watch episode one of The Offseason here 

• More info on the New York Liberty festivities can be found here 

• Women’s Final Four tickets are available for presale here 

• Help add to our list of mother-daughter sports duos! Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected] 

• Follow Sarah on social! X: @SarahSpain Instagram: @Spain2323

• Follow producer Misha Jones! X: @mishthejrnalist Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist

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