After a convincing beatdown against the New York Liberty in Game 2 of the WNBA Finals, the Las Vegas Aces are on the brink of becoming the first back-to-back champions since the Los Angeles Sparks in 2001-2002. Greg discusses why earlier concerns over the Aces' lack of depth is not, and never was, an issue for this team. Plus, his thoughts on the WNBA coming to the Bay Area.

You know when you hear about a sport, game, or league that you just don't follow super closely, but you want the proper context of what it all means? Explain it in NBA Terms! This episode takes the social media bit to the next level, as Greg Silver attempts to give each of the 12 teams in the WNBA their best NBA comparison. Of course, the WNBA has very much its own identity, as is the case with the NHL, MLB, and major tournaments in tennis or golf. Some comparisons were easier to find than others. As we enter the final few weeks of this dry period in sports, this episode will provide a little creativity, entertainment, and spice here on Bleav.

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On the 50th episode of SFTS, Greg has the privilege of hosting three important figures who are looking to bring an expansion team to Oakland, CA. Sara Brande, Joanie Lohman, and Alexis Gray-Lawson all connected just a couple of years ago, but together they are at the forefront of a movement to bring the W to a city that's starving for a team.

Brande learned the power of online community while back in Boston, and after shortly after moving to Oakland in 2021, they connected with longtime Bay Area resident and women's basketball fan Joanie Lohman. Together, they met Gray-Lawson, an Oakland native who helped turn the University of California into a national powerhouse before ultimately playing in the WNBA. This episode dives into their united efforts to bring an expansion team to Oakland, why it should be Oakland as opposed to other cities in the Bay Area, the growth of women's basketball and it's impact on young women, and how they will continue to spread their message.

To sign their petition, which is hoping to reach 20,000 signatures, please click the link at the top of the episode description. You can also find WNBA Oakland on Twitter and go to their website for more information, with the links provided at the top as well. We hope you enjoy this episode and continue to show love for the great work Brande, Lohman, Gray-Lawson, and many others have done.

Oakland fans gave the A's a night to remember and vice versa, as 27,759 faces showed up for the reverse boycott game Tuesday night, in which the A's (19-50, now 7 straight wins), defeated the league-best Tampa Bay Rays (48-22) by a score of 2-1. Hey John Fisher, have you thought about selling the team? Greg gives love to Oakland before pivoting to congratulate the Denver Nuggets and Las Vegas Golden Knights, who both got to celebrate their first championships in program history.

The NBA off-season means Ja Morant's suspension should be announced shortly and focus will turn to the WNBA, as #1 overall pick Aliyah Boston is already playing at an All-Star level. Greg shares what we can learn from this past NBA season and how it applies to the future of the WNBA.

Lastly, Greg discusses the recent controversy surrounding the Cavinder twins, Hanna and Haley, who claimed to be misled about the focus of an article published about them, titled "The NCAA Has a 'Hot Girl' Problem" written by Ethan Strauss of The Free Press. What does this case show us about the new age of media and college athletes profiting from their name, image, and likeness, and where did Strauss make his mistakes? We'll break it all down for you here.

The past two weeks have been cause for plenty of screaming, be it from the sidelines, an office desk, the popular local sports bar, or your childhood bedroom. After the Miami Heat led the Eastern Conference Finals a commanding 3 games to none, the Boston Celtics responded with three of their own, including a Derrick buzzer beater with just 0.1 seconds left on the clock to force a Game 7. However, it was the Heat who regained control with a commanding 103-84 victory in Boston on Monday, and they've become just the second 8-seed in NBA history to reach the NBA Finals, where they'll face 2x MVP Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets.

Anthony DiNardo is one of the many Heat fans who experienced the full range of emotions in this series, and as the host of the Bleav in Miami Heat podcast, he's been there for all the ups and downs of a wildly inconsistent season. Topics discussed include his immediate reaction to the end of Game 6, favorable/unfavorable matchups vs Denver, whether or not he'd like to see Tyler Herro return, what makes Jimmy Butler stand out as a leader, and how to go about the series as a bettor.

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The 27th season of the WNBA tips off on Friday, and for Jordan Robinson, the action can't come soon enough. Robinson is a host, writer, and storyteller who has made major contributions to numerous high-profile companies, including the Pac-12 Network, Jordan, Buckets, and the Women's Sports Network. Most recently, she teamed up with Hall of Famer and 4x WNBA Champion Sheryl Swoopes to launch Queens of the Court, an Audacy original podcast that combines news and information with interviews and deep dives on the history of women’s basketball. In addition to connecting over their love for the game, Greg and Jordan share a bond over Type 1 diabetes. Visit www.jdrf.org for more information on T1D resources, research, events, and fundraising.

Dick Jerardi, a national horse racing reporter and former longtime columnist for the Philadelphia Daily News (1985-2017), joins the show to preview the 149th Kentucky Derby. Greg kicks off the show by discussing last year's Kentucky Derby, when Rich Strike shocked the world as a last minute addition and 80/1 odds long shot. Greg and Dick preview this year's field of 19 horses, the success of trainers Todd Pletcher and Brad Cox, a few of the fearless jockeys, and some high value bets. Listen in for a full preview of this year's most exciting two minutes in sports!

For the first time in NBA history, the second round of the postseason consists of all eight seeds. Join us for a discussion of the four remaining series. Betting talk included.

The NBA Playoffs continue to rage, and even the first round is providing us with shocking upsets and tense back-and-forth showdowns between superstars. The Heat became just the sixth 8-seed to upset a 1-seed in an NBA postseason last night, as playoff Jimmy worked his magic yet again. The New York Knicks won their first playoff series in a decade, the Grizzlies forced a Game 6 in Los Angeles, and the Warriors have a chance to close out the Kings at the Chase Center on Friday. If you're excited like Greg, you'll want to tune into this one!

Cyrus Saatsaz, an award-winning journalist and host of the Locked On Warriors and Rick Barry's House podcasts, brings his proud love for the Golden State Warriors to Screaming From The Sidelines ahead of Game 3 at the Chase Center. Already trailing the series 2-0 to a young, energetic, and fearless Sacramento Kings team, the Warriors margin for error became even smaller with the NBA's decision to suspend star forward Draymond Green for Game 3. Green was ejected during the 4th quarter of Game 2 following an incident with Kings center Domantas Sabonis, and Sacramento went on to win 114-106. Greg and Cyrus discuss the suspension and how even Kings fans would prefer to move past it, as well as how the defending champs can defend their home floor without one of the dynasty's cornerstones. While the series is far from over, a loss tonight would put the Warriors down 3-0 and leave them with the daunting task of trying to achieve something that has never been done in the history of the league.