Good Game with Sarah Spain

Chicago Sky reporter Annie Costabile joins Sarah to discuss Angel Reese’s impact on and off the court, how the W will respond to the fallout from Cathy Engelbert’s interview, the importance of media literacy, and how if you try to replicate, you’re already behind. Plus, no triskaidekaphobia over here, how ‘bout you? 

• Check out Flavor Flav’s custom bronze clock for Jordan Chiles here

• Read Annie Costabile’s coverage for the Chicago Sun-Times here 

• Read Callie Lawson-Freeman’s story on the WNBA and Las Vegas Aces response to Dearica Hamby’s lawsuit here

• The full WNBA schedule –  including tune-in info – is here! 

• The full NWSL schedule – including tune-in info – is here! 

• Send us your ridiculous sports rivalries! Shoot us an email at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070

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

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Lyndsey D'Arcangelo and Frankie de la Cretaz join Sarah to discuss their book, Hail Mary: The Rise and Fall of the National Women's Football League. They talk about making big editorial decisions together and the opportunity to give well-deserved attention to the women of the league. Plus, they give their takes on the Cathy Englebert non-answer saga and producer Misha weighs in, too. 

• Get Frankie and Lyndsey’s book here

• Subscribe to Frankie’s queer sports newsletter here

• Read Lyndsey’s work at Awful Announcing here

• Check out the HERRICANES film Frankie mentioned here

• How did your experience playing sports impact your life down the road? Send us a note at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070

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Los Angeles Sparks star Dearica Hamby joins Sarah to discuss the WNBA season, whether she plans to share any 3x3 secrets with her Unrivaled opponents, and the backlash she faced from Aces fans after she filed a federal lawsuit alleging pregnancy discrimination. Plus, Cathy Engelbert misses the mark, two new entries into the Good Game Hall of Fame, and a milkshake brings Sarah and friends to the yard.

• Read ESPN’s anonymous survey of NWSL GMs here 

• Check out the video of Jill Scott’s live performance of “You Got Me” here

• The full WNBA schedule can be found here

• Check out the Women’s Sports Foundation’s latest research on the impact of playing sports on leadership here 

• How did your experience playing sports impact your life down the road? Send us a note at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070

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Meg Linehan, senior writer at The Athletic, joins Sarah to talk about Alex Morgan’s sudden retirement, the horrors of AI game recaps, and she even helps answer a “dumb question” from the show. Plus, the PWHL has real team names, Diana Taurasi and the Phoenix Mercury keep playing with our emotions, and the bills are too damn high.

• Check out the new PWHL team logos here
• And LOL at Sarah Jenkins’ observation about Toronto’s logo here
• Listen to Full Time with Meg Linehan here
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The Paralympic flame has been extinguished, Angel Reese is out for the season, and Alex Morgan has played her final pro game. But it’s not all bad news! On today’s episode, we introduce you to athletes who’ve done double duty at the Olympics and Paralympics, ask you for sponsors gone wrong and shout out a few dudes.

• Watch Tara Davis-Woodhall and Hunter Woodhall celebrate with their gold medals here 

• Watch Trinity Rodman’s awesome dunk celly and high five with Magic Johnson here 

• Want to see which women have competed at both the Olympics and Paralympics? Here’s that post from Togethxr

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It’s the end of an era. Alex Morgan is retiring and Sarah is still processing. Plus, a late night shoutout to Ellie the Elephant, our favorite football roster submissions (courtesy of a few slices!), and a “What the Fact” about US Open tennis ball equality. 

• Why are the Ballon d’Or nomination photos so weird? A few of our favs can be seen here

• Want to read more about “close encounters of the athletic kind” and AI in sports writing? Check out this story from the Big Lead

• The full WNBA schedule –  including tune-in info – is here! 

• The full NWSL schedule – including tune-in info – is here! 

• What is your favorite Alex Morgan memory? Send us a note at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070

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An NFL episode? Yep. With a twist! Tennessee Titans and Chicago Bears coaches Lori Locust and Jennifer King join Sarah ahead of their season-opening clash to discuss their career trajectories, women playing football, and whether Sarah’s Bears finally have a good quarterback. Plus, a dip that slaps and the women athletes we’d like to see play football. 

• Get the recipe for Sarah’s favorite tailgate snack here

• We always love to hear from you. Send us a note at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070

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Sarah's living the suite life at the US Open and caught up with tennis greats Lindsay Davenport, Rennae Stubbs and Ilana Kloss. Plus, we dish on a whole lotta Paralympic success, a slice’s addition to our list of name twins, and Sarah gives an honest review of the popular Honey Deuce cocktail. 

• Read more about the Billie Jean King Cup here

• Listen to The Rennae Stubbs Tennis Podcast here

• Got a great story about name twins? A doozy about a case of mistaken identity? Send us a note at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070

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Sarah’s former ESPN radio co-host Prim Siripipat joins the show to help Sarah prepare for her trip to Flushing Meadows, dish on all the delicious food and drink at the US Open, and answer the most important question of all: What color IS a tennis ball? Plus, an entry into the Good Game Hall of Fame you’re sure to a-door, and producer Alex has twins… name twins!

• Check out Callie Lawson-Freeman’s story on A’ja Wilson’s white tees here

• See Diana Taurasi’s sh*t-eatin’ grin for yourself here

• Got a great story about name twins? A doozy about a case of mistaken identity? Send us a note at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070

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Angel City FC’s Sydney Leroux and Ali Riley join Sarah to talk about their Instagram show, BFFR (Be F*cking For Real). Plus, Ali dishes on why she thought Syd was "mean" and "dangerous" when they first met, Syd attempts (and fails) to remember all the teams she’s played for and Ali shares the details of a terrifying contract situation. Plus Sarah tries to stoke a rivalry and both players try to dodge a juicy question.

• Watch BFFR here!

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• Follow Syd on Instagram

• Watch Syd's Usher impression

• Got an opinion on the 3 biggest divers in the NWSL? Have a Paralympic question? Send us a note at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070

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