We Need To Talk NOW

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  • Introducing 'Scorecard' a golf podcast from CBS Sports

    Welcome to Scorecard, a weekly golf destination where CBS Sports’ voices, Johnson Wagner, Shane Bacon, and Patrick McDonald, break down everything trending in the game.


    From tournament recaps to previews, pyramids to picks, and all the chaos in between, Scorecard delivers what mattered, what didn’t, and what’s coming next...calling it exactly how it lies.


    With course breakdowns, bold predictions, and debates you didn’t know you needed, this is your weekly hub for golf conversation with personality.


    Mark it down. This is Scorecard.

    3 min
  • Natasha Cloud To Chicago Sky: How Does She Fit + Where Could Hailey Van Lith End Up?

    (0:00) Intro 

    (0:53) Natasha Cloud signs with Chicago Sky REACTION

    (9:51) How Natasha Cloud fits with Chicago: Who comes off the bench?

    (13:50) Where could Hailey Van Lith end up?

    (17:31) What has us confused about the Golden State Valkyries, decision to waive Marta Suarez

    (25:07) Other News & Notes: Sabrina Ionescu out for 2 weeks

    (30:10) Early frontrunner picks for MVP 

    (38:27) What we’re excited about for the WNBA’s 30th season

    (42:28) Azzi Fudd questions WNBA refereeing

    48 min
  • WNBA Season Preview: Aces vs. EVERYBODY, What Makes Seattle Storm A Team To WATCH (Part 2)

    Could the Aces make it two in a row? How will the Dallas Wings utilize Azzi Fudd? Who steps up in Napheesa Collier's absence?

    Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala are breaking down the remainder of the WNBA's teams in Part 2 of our season preview, with one question for each of the Western Conference teams.


    (0:00) Intro

    (1:16) Breaking down the 2025 season in the Western Conference

    (6:12) Las Vegas Aces: Can they go back-to-back?

    (9:06) Phoenix Mercury: Have they gone from WNBA Finals to bubble team? 

    (15:53) Minnesota Lynx: Who steps up in the absence of Napheesa Collier?

    (20:04) Seattle Storm: How will they utilize Awa Fam, Dominique Malonga?

    (24:46) Golden State Valkyries: Did the Valkyries bring in enough offense in the offseason to be a playoff team once again?

    (28:58) Dallas Wings: Will Azzi, Paige and Arike all start?

    (33:50) Los Angeles Sparks: Does the return of Nneka Ogwumike guarantee Los Angeles’ first playoffs appearance since 2020?

    (37:21) Portland Fire: Can they be a playoff team in their inaugural season?

    (41:51) Picks to win the Western Conference

    44 min
  • WNBA Season Preview: Caitlin Clark KEYS For Indiana, Atlanta A CONTENDER With Angel Reese (Part 1)

    Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala break down one question for each team in the WNBA's Eastern Conference.

    (0:00) Intro 

    (1:00) Erica’s one-sided rivalry with Liberty GM Jonathan Kolb

    (1:40) Why the Liberty moved on from Natasha Cloud

    (15:13) New York Liberty: Can they stay contenders with a new head coach? 

    (21:48) Atlanta Dream: Does the addition of Angel Reese help their postseason chances?

    (26:12) Indiana Fever: How will they utilize Caitlin Clark?

    (33:42) Chicago Sky: Would success absolve other issues surrounding the franchise?

    (44:43) Connecticut Sun: Does the team make a mark in the final season in Connecticut?

    (49:11) Washington Mystics: Does the young core produce now or later?

    (53:59) Toronto Tempo: Is the “win-now” approach realistic for this team?

    (1:01:00) Which teams are frontrunners in the Eastern Conference

    1 hr 6 min
  • Is A'ja Wilson UNDERPAID? Reacting to Aliyah Boston's record-breaking contract + Why Natasha Cloud remains unsigned

    Is A'ja Wilson UNDERPAID? Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala break down what they're loving from the WNBA rookies out of training camp, Aliyah Boston's record-breaking contract, Natasha Cloud going unsigned and MORE.

    (0:00) Intro
    (1:30) WNBA on CBS Schedule
    (3:25) Rookie deep dive: Flau’jae and Seattle are a GREAT match
    (8:44) Rookie-Vet duos that we love: Angel Reese and Madina Okot
    (11:39) Early frontrunners for Rookie of the Year: Azzi Fudd, Olivia Miles, Flau’jae + More
    (16:46) Aliyah Boston’s historic contract + Is A’ja Wilson underpaid?
    (31:13) Natasha Cloud remains unsigned: Due to activism or terms of the market?
    (41:30) Sophie Cunningham ‘frustrated’ with one-year deal
    (50:20) Which teams have made themselves contenders in free agency?

    1 hr
  • Chicago Is Building a SQUAD With Skylar Diggins, Rickea Jackson I WNBA Free Agency Update

    Are the Chicago Sky lowkey building a squad?

    Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala break down the latest free agency moves, including A'ja Wilson's RECORD contract, Chennedy Carter re-entering the league, Gabby Williams signing with Golden State and MORE.
    (0:00) Intro
    (1:25) A’ja Wilson makes WNBA history (& shoutout to Jade Li-English)
    (6:29) Chennedy Carter returns to the WNBA
    (11:50) Gabby Williams signs multi-year deal with Golden State
    (13:30) Arike Ogunbowale returning to Dallas + other free agent signings
    (16:52) Vibe Check: Which Free Agency signing will make the BIGGEST impact?
    (20:18) Chicago Sky did their big one with Skylar Diggins
    (28:26) Best free agents remaining: Natasha Cloud, Tip Hayes, Aari McDonald and more

    42 min
  • Flau'jae reveals how she found out about trade to Seattle Storm on draft night

    Flau'jae Johnson joins Alicia Jay on her FIRST day in Seattle to talk about the WNBA Draft, including how she found out about the trade and what her reaction was, as well as her excitement in joining the Storm and which teammate she's looking forward to playing alongside. 

    Additionally, Flau'jae spoke on her excitement getting to play against LSU teammates in the W, what it means to be part of the first rookie class in the new CBA - and how she feels a duty to carry that forward to the next generation of WNBA players. 
    (0:00) Intro
    (0:25) What came to her mind when she found out she’d been traded to Seattle
    (1:17) How she found out about the trade from Golden State
    (2:03) What she’s looking forward to playing in Seattle
    (3:00) Which teammate she’s most excited to play alongside
    (4:00) Her excitement about playing against her LSU teammates in the WNBA
    (4:28) What she knew about Seattle prior to being drafted? Sue Bird and Grey’s Anatomy
    (6:05) On hoping Seattle gets to have a NBA team again and which throwback Storm jersey she’s pulling out of the closet first
    (7:03) Her WNBA Draft dress being inspired by Naomi Campbell
    (8:24) On brother Aydin stealing the show and what her message would be to him
    (9:35) What it means to be the first rookie class under the new WNBA CBA
    (11:18) Start-Bench-Cut: Sue Bird, Breanna Stewart, Swin Cash
    (11:57) If she could play with any Seattle Storm team in history, which would it be?

    13 min
  • 2026 WNBA Draft: Flau'jae Trade SHOCKER, 1st Round Grades + More I WNTTN

    Azzi Fudd is reuniting with Paige Bueckers in Dallas. The Seattle Storm and Golden State Valkyries sent SHOCKWAVES with a mid-draft trade for Flau'jae Johnson. AND SO MUCH MORE.

    Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala break down the WNBA Draft, including 1st round grades, potential sleepers and MORE.
    (0:00) Intro & WNBA Draft vibes
    (3:52) WNBA Draft Reactions: Flau’jae Johnson TRADED mid-draft
    (7:40) Taina Mair drafted in the first round was a (good) surprise
    (11:20) Late round surprises: Ta’Niya Latson ended up in a great place
    (17:55) Pick No. 1: Dallas Wings - Azzi Fudd
    (20:40) Pick No. 2: Minnesota Lynx - Olivia Miles
    (23:54) Pick No. 3: Seattle Storm - Awa Fam
    (27:06) Pick No. 4: Washington Mystics - Lauren Betts
    (31:05) Pick No. 5: Chicago Sky - Gabriela Jaquez
    (33:16) Pick No. 6: Toronto Tempo - Kiki Rice
    (35:45) Pick No. 7: Portland Fire - Iyana Martín Carrión
    (39:23) Pick No. 8: Golden State Valkyries - Flau’jae Johnson trade for Marta Suárez
    (41:57) Pick No. 9: Washington Mystics - Angela Dugalić
    (42:25) Pick No. 10: Indiana Fever - Raven Johnson
    (43:22) Pick No. 11: Washington Mystics - Cotie McMahon
    (43:57) Pick No. 12: Connecticut Sun - Nell Angloma
    (45:13) Pick No. 13: Atlanta Dream - Madina Okot
    (46:32) Pick No. 14: Seattle Storm - Taina Mair
    (48:22) Pick No. 15: Connecticut Sun - Gianna Kneepkens
    (50:06) Second or third round picks that could make some noise: Janiah Barker and Charlisse Leger-Walker
    (55:40) Flau’jae WON the WNBA Draft fit game

    1 hr 4 min
  • 2026 WNBA Mock Draft: Full 1st Round I Why Azzi Fudd is no longer No. 1 overall 👀

    Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala break down their picks for the first round of the WNBA Draft, some potentially underrated picks and more.

    (0:00) Intro
    (0:32) Erica’s attending the WNBA Draft!
    (1:25) How we’re breaking down the mock draft
    (2:04) No. 1: Dallas Wings — Lauren Betts, UCLA
    (3:49) No. 2: Minnesota Lynx — Olivia Miles, TCU
    (5:14) No. 3: Seattle Storm — Azzi Fudd, UConn
    (8:11) No. 4: Washington Mystics — Awa Fam, Spain
    (9:13) No. 5: Chicago Sky — Flau’jae Johnson, LSU
    (11:20) No. 6: Toronto Tempo — Kiki Rice, UCLA
    (13:12) No. 7: Portland Fire — Marta Suarez, TCU
    (15:22) No. 8: Golden State Valkyries — Ta’Niya Latson, South Carolina
    (16:43) No. 9: Washington Mystics — Gabriela Jaquez, UCLA
    (18:45) No. 10: Indiana Fever — Gianna Kneepkens, UCLA
    (21:54) No. 11: Washington Mystics — Cotie McMahon, Ole Miss
    (24:03) No. 12: Connecticut Sun — Madina Okot, South Carolina
    (26:00) No. 13: Atlanta Dream — Raven Johnson, South Carolina
    (28:53) No. 14: Seattle Storm – Angela Dugalić, UCLA
    (31:03) No. 5: Connecticut Sun — Iyana Martin, Spain
    (34:48) THESE players are flying UNDER the radar in this year’s WNBA Draft
    (42:38) Players to look our for in Rounds 2 and 3

    45 min
  • Introducing 'Deep Waters' a UFC podcast from CBS Sports

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    Deep Waters is where the fight game gets real.

    Live every Monday on YouTube, some combo of Din Thomas, Chris Weidman, Jorge Masvidal, and Dustin Poirier break down the biggest moments in MMA with the kind of honesty and perspective you only get from guys who’ve been in the cage.

    From fight reactions and bold matchmaking debates to behind-the-scenes stories and unfiltered takes, nothing’s off limits.

    Each episode hits the biggest storylines in the sport, dives into key fights, and looks ahead to what’s next, with plenty of personality, debate, and chaos along the way. Plus, the live chat is part of the show, giving fans a voice and helping shape the conversation in real time.

    If you care about the UFC and want more than surface-level analysis, this is where you tap in.

    Deep Waters, every Monday, live on YouTube. Dive in.

    2 min

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