Good Game with Sarah Spain

College volleyball players (and sisters!) Kendall and Elle Schara join Sarah to discuss how a diagnosis upended Kendall’s world, Elle’s life-saving donation, and the work that went into getting back on the volleyball court this season. Plus, a request for a vagueposting moratorium.
Listen to The Gist’s “How I Got the Call Up” here

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It’s time for another Big Citrus women’s sports potluck! On the menu today: Producer Alex has a spicy main, Bianca’s got a sweet dessert, and Sarah brought a regional dish from Chicago. (No, it’s not a green bean casserole.) Plus, thick skin to the front, the end is near, and a win streak for the record books.
The NCAA volleyball committee’s in-season top-16 list is here
Read Giri Nathan’s original story on Christine Brennan here, and the follow up from editors Samer Kalaf and Tom Ley here
The WNBA Finals schedule and results are here
Read Elina Svitolina’s Instagram post here
The petition calling on the Illinois High School Association to reconsider moving the girls’ state wrestling tournament from an arena to a high school gym is here
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ESPN basketball reporter Alexa Philippou joins Sarah to discuss the WNBA Finals. They talk about the Golden State Valkyries’ game one win over the Atlanta Dream, what Angel Reese and company need to do to win game two, and how things might shift when the series heads to Atlanta. Plus a delayed return, backflipping on the world stage, and trading places down the stretch.
Check out NBC’s WNBA Finals Preview, voiced by Cynthia Cooper and featuring art from Mallory Tolcher, here
Read Maya Goldberg-Safir’s story on Japanese-American basketball leagues here

Read about Taylor Knibb’s Ironwoman win here

You can now WATCH Sarah’s interviews! Subscribe to @iHeartWomensSports on YouTube and check out the Good Game playlist here

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Architect Avi Greene and sports investor Asrat Alemu join Sarah to discuss their respective roles in bringing to life new facilities built specifically for women’s sports, how the Kansas City Current serves as a model for other franchises, and the way architecture and design impact everything from performance on the field to fan experience. Plus, the shield is in sight, signing the union cards, and this one’s for the girls.
Request access to Populous’s white paper on purpose-built facilities here

You can now WATCH Sarah’s interviews! Subscribe to @iHeartWomensSports on YouTube and check out the Good Game playlist here

Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com

Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Threads: @Spain2323

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Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky: @biancahillier.bsky.social

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ProPublica investigative reporter Molly Hensley-Clancy joins Sarah to discuss the outstanding work she did for The Washington Post exposing abuse in the NWSL, the focus of her current work at ProPublica, and her latest bombshell reporting on the AAU and youth sports. Plus, the Dream is getting bigger, Momma Mal gets on the board, and two leagues, one cup.
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Send Molly tips here

Read all of Molly’s reporting for ProPublica here

Read Neil Paine’s data analysis of the Valkyries’ first two seasons here

Watch the sketch from 22 Minutes about the return of “Hockey Night in Canada” here

You can now WATCH Sarah’s interviews! Subscribe to @iHeartWomensSports on YouTube and check out the Good Game playlist here

Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com

Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Threads: @Spain2323

Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social Instagram: @AzziArtwork

Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky: @biancahillier.bsky.social

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.