We're catching up with Saara Hassoun -- the new president of the Minnesota Aurora FC! She may be relatively new to Minnesota -- but this isn't her first rodeo when it comes to competitive soccer. We talk about her career with another successful club, her goals for the Aurora season ahead, and how the team is giving back to Minneapolis during a pivotal time in city history.

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Minnesota dance royalty joins this week's WoMN in Sports conversation! Ellie and Ava Wagner have been shining on stage since they were little girls. They went on to represent some of the strongest teams in college dance. And now, their focus is on life after school. Their story is one of talent, dedication and sisterly love -- even across college rivalry lines. How they're changing the game for younger dancers -- inspired to grow the sport.

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Another episode from Miami, Florida! We caught up with Rachel Banham -- a Minnesota native, basketball pro, and Halloween costume connoisseur. We talk about her experience at Unrivaled, her love for Minnesota, what keeps her motivated on the court, and how she gives back to the sport she loves.

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We're on the road! This week's conversation is with Alex Bazzell at Unrivaled in Miami, Florida. Bazzell is a pro basketball trainer and a leader of Unrivaled. He's also married to Minnesota Lynx superstar -- Napheesa Collier. We talk about the importance of women's sports, the future of Unrivaled, and growing the game for current players and beyond.

Check Out Unrivaled: www.unrivaled.basketball

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We catch up with Eva Erickson, Survivor Season 48 runner up and college hockey player at Brown University. She shares her experience breaking barriers as the only woman playing on men's club college hockey teams, using her Survivor fame to advance her autism advocacy, and how she's pursuing her PhD to advance sports engineering.

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We catch up with Amanda Gaines as she prepares to lead the UMN dance team at UDA College Nationals in Florida. She talks dance strategy, her drive to succeed and why these athletes mean so much to her.

NOTE: The WoMN in Sports team is headed to Florida to cover UDA! Join us on the road through social media, on TV and on CBS News Minnesota.

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We're celebrating the new year by talking with Dr. Cindra Kamphoff. She's a confidence queen -- helping athletes and business leaders master their minds, unlock their potential and "learn, burn, return" their way to success!

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You could call them the First Family of Minnesota dance! Larkin Dance Studio is no stranger to major talent. They've had former students take on Broadway, Hollywood, Radio City and more! But this legacy was born decades ago -- in the basement of a Minnesota restaurant.

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Mya Hooten joins the conversation to talk about her career as a history-making Gopher gymnast -- earning nine Perfect 10s in her collegiate career and representing the Gophers individually at Nationals in 2024 and 2025. And she's sticking with the Gophers! This time -- as an assistant coach. We talk past success -- and new goals in this coaching chapter.

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They love basketball, the Wolves / Lynx and Housewives. Name a better combo! Anji Nyquist and Anna Knutson of The Boy Lynx podcast offer a unique and refreshing take on the plays and players that make the game so great. Honestly, we think they're killing it. And their take on Housewives... even more elite.

Check them out by searching The Boy Lynx on Apple and Spotify.

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