Good Game with Sarah Spain

We’re kicking off the long weekend with Paralympic records, Chicago Sky drama, and a juicy question about WNBA couples. Plus, producer Mish gives an insightful and analytical answer about whether the Aces will three-peat, while producer Alex goes off vibes alone.

• A few Paralympic events to watch today (Friday, August 30): 

• • 7:30 am ET: USA Wheelchair Rugby vs. Japan

• • 10:00 am ET: USA Wheelchair Basketball vs. Germany 

• • 11:45 am ET: Swimming Finals 

• • 3:55 pm ET: Track & Field Finals 

• • For U.S. viewers, a full Paralympic TV schedule can be found here

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

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

• All U.S. Open results and upcoming matches can be found here 

• Want to become an investor in the Minnesota Aurora? Details here 

• A longer list of Caitlin Clark’s WNBA records: 

• • WNBA rookie record for most assists in a season

• • WNBA rookie record for made threes

• • WNBA rookie record for most games with 25+ points, 5+ rebounds, and 5+ assists

• • WNBA single-game assist record

• • 1st player in league history with 25+ pts, 10+ assists, 5+ rebounds, 5+ steals, and 3+ blocks in a game

• • Indiana Fever single-game assist record 

• • Indiana Fever single-season assist record

• • Fastest player in league history to 400 points and 200 assists

• A longer list of Angel Reese’s WNBA records: 

• • WNBA rookie record for most games with 15+ rebounds

• • Recorded the first double-double by a rookie in a WNBA All-Star Game

• • WNBA record for most consecutive games with a double-double in a single season

• • First player in WNBA history to post 20+ rebounds in 3 consecutive games

• • First player in WNBA history to post both 10+ offensive and 10+ defensive rebounds in multiple games

• • First player in WNBA history to log 165+ rebounds, 30+ assists, and 25+ steals through their first 15 games

• Watch the Portlandia 911 Beets Emergency sketch here

• Want more WNBA stats? Check out Across The Timeline here 

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Paralympian powerhouses Alana Nichols and Scout Bassett join Sarah to talk about how they got into adaptive sports, cheating in the Paralympics and why the word “inspirational” should be used with care. Plus, hot corn does more than pop, and we get 'ship names from some slices.

• Follow Alana on X here

• Follow Scout on X here

• Read Everyday Feminism’s explainer on empowerment and objectification here

• Check out the "Pablo Torre Finds Out" episode on cheating in the Paralympics here 

• Send us your Paralympic questions! Send us a note at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070

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The Paris Paralympics begin today! Sarah talks to Team USA track athlete Noelle Lambert about switching coaches, finding instant success in the long jump, and why she hasn't been able to so much as sniff anything coconut after competing on “Survivor.” Plus, producer Alex shares some Paralympic storylines you need to follow, we ask for some help with a soccer stat, and Sarah calls out a hated workplace phrase she wants to 86 by C.O.B.

• Watch the Opening Ceremony of the Paris Paralympics at 2pm ET on USA or Peacock

• Tonight’s WNBA schedule: 

• 7:00pm ET – Connecticut Sun @ Indiana Fever (NBA TV, League Pass)

• 8:00pm ET – Washington Mystics @ Chicago Sky (League Pass)

• 10:00pm ET – New York Liberty @ Los Angeles Sparks (NBA TV, League Pass)

• 10:00pm ET – Minnesota Lynx @ Phoenix Mercury (League Pass)

• 10:00pm ET – Atlanta Dream @ Seattle Storm (League Pass)

• Read more about U.S. tennis player Emma Navarro via the NYTimes here 

• Watch the teaser for “Unapologetically Angel” here 

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American tennis pro Taylor Townsend joins Sarah to reflect on winning her first Grand Slam at Wimbledon earlier this year, playing doubles with Boris Kodjoe, and adjusting when shit goes sideways. Plus, a “Yes, And” honoring multi-sport pioneer Althea Gibson, a “Good Game Play of the Day” we should all strive to make, and a not-so-sentimental goodbye to former Chicago Sky mascot, Sky Guy.

• Read the New York Times story on Althea Gibson here

• Check out episodes of Fuse TV’s Like A Girl here

• Follow Taylor Townsend on X here

• Follow Sam Fischer on Instagram here

• Check out the adorable picture of Emeri Adames and Megan Rapinoe here

• You know 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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The NWSL is the first American pro sports league to eliminate the draft and we talk to the people who made it happen. NWSL Players Association president Tori Huster and executive director Meghann Burke join Sarah to talk about the landmark collective bargaining agreement and the “free agency” frenzy that will get underway next week. Plus, the tears flow over jersey retirements (Megan Rapinoe and Maya Moore-Irons in the same weekend?! Why?!) and a lesson on Hall of Fame induction.

• The 2024 Paris Paralympics begin on Wednesday! Here are a few links to get you up to speed ahead of the Opening Ceremony!
  • Learn more about the Paralympic classification process and the sports that will be contested in Paris here
  • Day-by-day Paralympic schedule, including TV info for U.S. viewers here
  • Read about why so many Paralympians aren’t “participating” here

• You know 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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Our tennis podcast has six grand slams—does yours? Join host Rennae Stubbs as she talks to her friends and favorite tennis players about life, love and sometimes even tennis.

Listen here and subscribe to The Rennae Stubbs Tennis Podcast on the iHeartRadio app or wherever you get your podcasts!

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Director and producer Jen Karson-Strauss joins Sarah to talk through the process of making “No Place Like Nebraska,” a new E:60 documentary that provides a behind-the-scenes look at Nebraska volleyball. Plus, we outline the highlights of the NWSL’s huge CBA news, answer a great question from a slice, and debut our first ever “Weird Flex, But Okay” courtesy of producer Alex.

• Watch “No Place Like Nebraska,” which debuts this Sunday at 5pm ET on ESPN and ESPN+. You can stream it here

• Got questions about strange rules or how playoffs work in your new favorite sport? Send ‘em our way and we’ll do our best to answer! Send us a note at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070

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Women’s basketball experts LaChina Robinson and Terrika Foster-Brasby join Sarah to talk which WNBA teams are legit title contenders, a shared hatred of the idiots in their mentions, and a “Fight Me” featuring the best WNBA championship teams of all time. Plus, a shoutout to slices across the globe and venereal disease or candy? 

• Check out the Angel Reese x Reese’s Pieces merch collection here!

• Follow LaChina on X here!

• Follow Terrika on X here!

• Check out Athlos NYC here!

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The Athletic staff writer Steph Yang joins Sarah to talk about the USWNT winning gold, reports of a new NWSL CBA and San Diego hiring Landon Donovan as interim head coach. Plus, the return of No Dumb Questions, we ride a rollercoaster with a USWNT legend, and producer Alex goes on a field trip! 

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• Bookmark The Athletic's women's soccer hub here

• Listen to Full Time with Meg Linehan here

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Indiana Fever beat reporter Chloe Peterson of the IndyStar joins Sarah to talk about the Fever’s ascent, how Caitlin Clark has been used to fuel culture wars, and the moment Chloe realized that Clark was a big deal. Plus, Becky Hammon responds to Dearica Hamby’s lawsuit, A’ja Wilson and Bam Adebayo’s soft launch, and we celebrate some sold out soccer.

• Read more about Dearica Hamby’s lawsuit here 

• From the vault… Read the story Chloe Peterson wrote in 2020, headlined, “Iowa women’s basketball freshman Caitlin Clark poised to make immediate impact” here 

• Single-match tickets for League One Volleyball – launching in January 2025 – are now available for purchase

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