Good Game with Sarah Spain

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.

• Find updated US Open results here

• 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

• And read Nancy Armour’s column on the WNBA acting like a mob boss here

• Watch Alyssa Naeher’s stoppage time goal here

• 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. 

• Take in Rosemonde Kouassi’s late equalizer here

• And watch as fans at Audi Field chant “Free DC” here

• See Esther and Estefanía’s pregnancy announcement post here

• Watch Sue Bird’s statue unveiling here

• See Angel Reese in the AR1 Diamond Dust here

• Watch A’ja Wilson’s hilarious presser moment here

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UConn basketball star Azzi Fudd brings her championship swag to iHeart Women’s Sports with Fudd Around and Find Out, a weekly podcast that takes fans along for the ride as Azzi spends her final year of college trying to reclaim the National Championship and prepare to be a first round WNBA draft pick. Ever wonder what it’s like to be a world-class athlete in the public spotlight while still managing schoolwork, friendships and family time? It’s time to Fudd Around and Find Out!

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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 is here 

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• Listen to Against the Rules with Michael Lewis here

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Best-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 Coffey is his daughter!). Plus, our new favorite hatchling, one WNBA team locks up a spot in the playoffs, and GOAT tales that left us wanting more.

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• The NCAA D1 soccer schedule is here

• And the United Soccer Coaches poll is here

• Cora Hall’s story on Ruby Whitehorn is here

• Check out Barbie’s new Venus Williams doll here

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Should 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 coaching, the connection between menstrual cycles and performance, and the push to understand why women athletes suffer more ACL injuries. 

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England 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 family is always partying without her. Plus, results from the U.S. Gymnastics Championships, USA Lacrosse wins gold, and the PWHL partners up with an American icon and a Canadian staple. 

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• Read Sabreena Merchant's story on the scheduling of the Lynx-Liberty games here
• Details on the PWHL's collab with Tim Hortons and Barbie can be found here

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