Good Game with Sarah Spain

• The Shootaround: Atlanta Dream and Indiana Fever

  The 2025 WNBA season is almost here and our team-by-team previews continue with the Atlanta Dream and Indiana Fever! Plus, the latest on the PWHL playoffs, we coo over a few babies, and Sue Bird puts on yet another hat. The full PWHL playoff schedule can be found here The college softball schedule can be found here Check out Mal Swanson’s baby announcement here Coo over Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis’s baby here Watch Rhyne Howard and Allisha Gray review snacks here The 2025 WNBA rule book is here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected] Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social Instagram: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• The Shootaround: New York Liberty and Connecticut Sun

  We’re 8 days out from the 2025 WNBA season and whether you're getting into the W for the first time this year or you've been watching since the beginning, we've got you covered with team-by-team previews leading up to opening night. Everything you need to know -- all the stars, stakes, stats and stories, all the history, lore, gossip and more. Today’s episode features the New York Liberty and the Connecticut Sun, franchises that are entering this year with… uh… VERY different vibes. Fan of the Liberty or Sun? Send us thoughts, predictions or grievances at [email protected] The 2025 WNBA rule book is here Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social Instagram: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• Plumbing and Infrastructure with Danette Leighton and Sarah Axelson

  Women’s Sports Foundation CEO Danette Leighton and Vice President of Advocacy Sarah Axelson join Sarah to talk about the focus of the WSF post-50th anniversary, why understanding the “plumbing and infrastructure” of women’s sports is so necessary right now, the unbelievable participation disparities that still persist in youth sports and a call to action for folks who want to support women's college sports. Plus, the puck is dropping on the PWHL playoffs, sports stars who shined at the Met Gala and a guest reviewer calls out Ironman for going backwards. See the PWHL playoff schedule and broadcast info here Subscribe to Sue Bird’s podcast Bird’s Eye View here Get a glimpse of Met Gala fits that favor NWSL kits here Listen to our April 25th episode on the House v. NCAA case here Register for Athlete Ally’s Athlete Activism Summit here Learn more about Athlete Ally’s work here Send us a note at [email protected] Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social Instagram: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• Creating a Legacy & Setting the Tempo with Kim Miner and Teresa Resch

  Today’s episode features Sarah’s conversation with Kim Miner, Chief of Staff and Chief Legal Officer of the NWSL expansion side Boston Legacy FC, and Teresa Resch, friend of the show and President of WNBA expansion team the Toronto Tempo. They discuss Boston’s name-change drama, Toronto’s name-leak incident, lessons learned from launching new franchises, responding to fan feedback, and the impact of celebrity ownership. Plus, we see a new side of Carli Lloyd, the Golden State Valkyries are hitting the hardwood for the first time, and a well-earned Billy Madison burn. Watch Carli Lloyd’s speech here The WNBA schedule is here Snag Golden State Valkyries tickets here Check out the geographically incorrect PWHL expansion map here Send us a note at [email protected] Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social Instagram: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• Coaching Hearts with Cori Close

  In today's episode you'll hear Sarah's honest and heartfelt conversation with UCLA women’s basketball head coach Cori Close from the espnW Summit NYC last week. They talk about putting an excellent season in perspective despite a disappointing ending, losing players to the transfer portal, and the challenge and opportunity presented by coaching sisters Lauren and Sienna Betts next season. Plus, new records are set, playoff tickets are punched, and a statue commemorates a hoops legend. Pre-order Sarah’s book Runs in the Family here Read about Ali and Syd’s BFFR pod launch here, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts here Read Jenna Tonelli’s story about Minnesota Aurora FC here See Grand Slam Track’s schedule here Watch Hannah Hidalgo and Olivia Miles’ encounter here Send us a note at [email protected] Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social Instagram: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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