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AUSL softball star Maya Brady joins Erica L. Ayala to talk about the upcoming season, playing in Oklahoma City and more.

0:00 Intro

0:53 On winning AUSL title last season: ‘Like a group project where you don’t help at all’

2:08 Expectations joining Oklahoma City Spark

3:46 What she learned from her injury

6:05 How she’s taking ownership of the future of women’s softball, AUSL being ‘built for the long haul’

8:37 What it means for her to get to play in Oklahoma City

10:35 When did she know she wanted to attend UCLA?

12:12 UCLA: Home of the … internet?

13:47 What it was like growing up in an athletic family: ‘Love to Win’

15:37 On needing to maintain her ‘best athlete in the family’ title

Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala recap Saturday's game between Indiana and New York before getting into some of the biggest storylines around the WNBA, including Sydney Johnson's ejection, Kelsey Plum's return, Natasha Cloud opening up about free agency and more.

0:00 Intro

0:45 Liberty vs. Fever recap: What happened with Indiana in loss to Liberty? And how did New York turn things around?

9:56 Olivia Miles continues to do the UNTHINKABLE

15:29 Sydney Johnson ejection is a part of sports

19:20 How Kelsey Plum’s return will help the Sparks

21:20 What Kiki Rice’s injury means for Toronto 

23:43 Natasha Cloud addresses Free agency 

35:20 Are the Dallas Wings a CONTENDER?

41:48 One team that will end their losing streak this week

Alicia Jay is joined by Terrika Foster-Brasby to get a look at the state of the WNBA, including what's going on in Indiana, the Phoenix Mercury's freefall, Minnesota's run of play and more.

0:00 Intro

1:32 Steph White, Caitlin Clark shut down controversy over bench exchange

2:37 Is there cause for concern in Indiana?

6:32 Sandy Brondello receives warm welcome in New York, why Toronto marks a personal win for her

12:09 Deep Dive: Questions around the Phoenix Mercury

18:41 Does Phoenix stand a chance to turn things around?

23:02 What Minnesota is doing right now is unfair

30:13 Game Preview: Indiana Fever vs. New York Liberty

39:45 Game Preview: Seattle Storm vs. Minnesota Lynx

Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala break down the heated interaction between Caitlin Clark and Stephanie White, what we're loving about the Megan Gustafson and the Portland Fire and MORE around the WNBA. PLUS Serena Williams' return and Madison Packer stops by to talk some PWHL. 

0:00 Intro

0:22 Breaking down the Caitlin Clark, Stephanie White bench exchange

6:35 Lexie Hull says interaction 'not talked about' in Fever locker room

8:23 Why Caitlin Clark needs to use this moment for growing her game

13:30 The Portland Fire, Megan Gustafson are showcasing the beauty of expansion teams, second chances

23:12 WNBA Commissioner's Cup Begins: Everything you need to know, Who's winning

33:33 Madison Packer talks PWHL salary transparency

40:00 Aneesah Morrow, Kaitlyn Chen are flying UNDER the radar

47:00 Serena Williams RETURNS to tennis

Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala break down the biggest storylines around the WNBA, including the New York Liberty's 4-4 start, plus look ahead to the weekend of games ahead.

(0:00) Intro & Welcome

(0:45) The WCWS begins!

(4:21) French Open Update & Serena Williams returns 👀

(7:57) WNBA Updates: Kelsey Plum Injury & What It Means For The Sparks

(10:56) The New York Liberty: Contenders or Pretenders?

(21:04) This Team Outside of the Top 8 Will Be a Playoff Team

(29:08) Indiana Fever vs. Portland Fire preview

(36:56) Las Vegas Aces vs. Golden State Valkyries preview

(41:28) Players & Teams To Watch This Weekend

On a new episode of We Need To Talk Now, Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala discuss the latest news in women's sports, answer the biggest questions surrounding the WNBA, and preview the CBS Sports games of the weekend.

0:00 - Intro

1:15 - Rickea Jackson tears ACL

6:00 - Texas A&M Tennis wins national championship

7:00 - Biggest questions surrounding WNBA

22:00 - Two Minute Drill: Which new arrival is having biggest impact on team

28:30 - Weekend Preview

A'ja Wilson's historic start to the season. Caitlin Clark's shooting efficiency. Rickea Jackson going down with an injury. Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala get into all of the BIGGEST storylines from the WNBA this weekend plus MORE.

(0:49) News & Notes: Mallory Swanson makes her RETURN, PWHL Championship UPDATE

(5:52) Has Jose Fernandez lost the Dallas Wings locker room? 

(10:50) A’ja Wilson’s dominant start to the WNBA season

(15:08) Olivia Miles and more prove the future is BRIGHT…but it’s also right now 

(16:56) WNBA parity is better than ever 

(19:25) Has Caitlin Clark found her 3-pt shot?

(25:24) Rickea Jackson injured: What we loved about Natasha Cloud’s response

(33:20) Guarantee of the Week: Way-Too-Early Picks for End of Season Awards

(45:35) Swin Cash and Lisa Leslie weigh in on Azzi Fudd in Dallas

Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala break down the latest news around women's sports and the WNBA, including Azzi Fudd's starting from the bench, a deep dive into the WNBA's refereeing and a look ahead at the weekend's slate of games. Plus MORE.

Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala are BACK with the biggest headlines coming out of WNBA opening weekend PLUS which rookies are showing up and out as well as which team tops their power rankings.

(0:25) Vibes from WNBA opening weekend

(5:35) News & Notes

(7:55) Kate Martin signs developmental contract with Los Angeles Sparks

(11:32) Biggest Moments From WNBA Opening Weekend: Betnijah Laney-Hamilton gives Gianna Kneepkens her ‘Welcome to the W’ moment

(14:59) Julie Vanloo met the MOMENT

(19:03) Phoenix takes down Las Vegas on their ring night

(22:54) Angel Reese, Valkyries and more make history

(25:48) Olivia Miles is one to WATCH in Minnesota 

(30:46) Lexie Brown & Zia Cooke are making NOISE in Seattle’s backcourt 

(34:14) Which team exits opening weekend atop the power rankings? 

Erica L. Ayala is joined by Ty Carter to break down the biggest WNBA headlines ahead of opening weekend.