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The Valkyries hold off the Dream and win Game 4, 67-62. Alicia Jay and Erica Ayala recap the game LIVE from Atlanta. 0:00 - Intro 1:00 - Interview with Veronica Burton 3:15 - Pace of Game 4 9:40 - Valkyries line-up change 12:00 - Defensive effort from Kiah Stokes 17:00 - Player injury updates 22:00 - Game 5 preview 27:00 - All WNBA Teams 30:50 - Revisiting the Angel Reese trade 34:00 - Connection that stood out during the game

Alicia Jay and Ty Carter break down Game 3 of the WNBA Finals.

Erica L. Ayala and Sydney Parrish break down Game 2 of the WNBA Finals between the Golden State Valkyries and Atlanta Dream. 0:00 Intro 1:07 Atlanta gets first-ever WNBA Finals win on back of Angel Reese 16:35 Standout moments in Game 2: Ballhalla goes silent 20:56 Biggest questions heading into Game 3 29:05 How many games will this series go?

Erica L. Ayala and Terrika Foster-Brasby break down Game 1 of the WNBA Finals.

Erica L. Ayala and Terrika Foster-Brasby are previewing EVERYTHING you need to know ahead of the WNBA Finals showdown between Atlanta and Golden State. 0:00 Intro  1:11 What Atlanta Dream need to do to win the Finals + Allisha Gray status update 10:14 What the Golden State Valkyries need to do to win the Finals 21:20 Impact of Angel Reese, DeWanna Bonner on Atlanta 30:05 Kiah Stokes is ‘criminally underrated’ for the Valkyries 35:02 Why this series is different from the regular season 39:51 Who holds the edge in Game 1?  42:39 The Angel Reese Effect is REAL

A'ja Wilson stands alone atop the WNBA mountaintop. Will she ever be topped? Erica L. Ayala and Terrika Foster-Brasby discuss her 3rd straight MVP award, take a look at the WNBA semifinals and much more. 0:00 Intro  0:25 Dream take 2-0 series lead after controversial Game 2 ending 3:47 Miscommunication between the Liberty and referees: ‘Cannot happen’ 12:07 Tiffany Hayes has the Valkyries on the verge of sending home the defending champion Las Vegas Aces 👀 22:20 What each team needs to do to win Game 3 27:48 A’ja Wilson is in a league of her own 36:17 Caitlin Clark denounces racist rhetoric in exit interview 42:58 Aminata Seck released from ICE custody

Has the Aces' lack of depth finally caught up to them? And could Napheesa Collier and Kelsey Mitchell move on from their teams in free agency? Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala break it all down and more.  0:00 Intro 0:39 Dream vs. Liberty Observations & Takeaways: DeWanna Bonner is HER 11:11 Valkyries vs. Aces Observations & Takeaways: Aces' lack of depth is a concern 18:35 Atlanta Dream face questions around ticket sales, scheduling 24:51 Which semifinals series is GUARANTEED to go to 5 games?  30:35 Does the Indiana Fever have a fan problem?   40:18 Should Napheesa Collier move on in free agency?   48:30 NWSL updates

Who will end up playing the Aces in the WNBA semifinals? And are the Chicago Sky right to bring back Tyler Marsh for another season? Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala break down the latest around the WNBA playoffs and beyond.  0:00 Intro  0:25 How the Liberty made HISTORY en route to the semifinals 5:45 The Atlanta Dream are ROLLING 9:46 A’ja Wilson powers Las Vegas Aces to semifinals 14:14 Should the WNBA playoffs expand the first round to 5 games?  21:12 Game 3 Preview: Wings vs. Valkyries  30:44 Atlanta Dream vs. New York Liberty series preview 39:18 Tyler Marsh to remain with Chicago: Why it’s not adding up

Is anyone going to be able to force a Game 3? Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala recap the first slate of WNBA playoffs games and look ahead to Game 2. They also break down some other WNBA news, take a look at the NWSL playoffs picture and more. 0:00 Intro  0:59 New York Liberty steal one on the road against Minnesota 9:20 Valkyries DOMINATE Wings with 3-point shooting 14:11 Las Vegas Aces have Indiana on the brink with A’ja Wilson masterclass 19:53 Atlanta relies on DeWanna Bonner, outlasts Washington  25:40 Olivia Miles named unanimous ROY, Cheryl Reeve Coach of the Year  30:25 Candidates to replace Lynne Roberts in Los Angeles 36:58 Unrivaled tour stops we're MOST excited for 44:21 Aminata Seck remains in ICE custody, receiving medical care  49:20 NWSL playoffs race heats up

Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala are previewing the first round of the WNBA Playoffs, including which matchups are POPCORN VIEWING.  0:00 Intro  0:46 Nneka Ogwumike receives poetic nod in retirement  4:07 Connecticut Sun’s legacy 8:03 How we got the 2026 WNBA Playoffs Bracket  13:01 Minnesota Lynx vs. New York Liberty  19:52 Golden State Valkyries vs. Dallas Wings  27:20 Indiana Fever vs. Las Vegas Aces 36:08 Reacting to the Los Angeles Sparks firing Lynne Roberts  39:00 Atlanta Dream vs. Washington Mystics

Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala are BACK breaking down some of the clinching scenarios for the WNBA playoffs seeds ahead of Tuesday night's games. PLUS some history made over the weekend, Lisa Leslie's statue and more.  0:00 Intro 0:35 Olivia Miles + Kelsey Mitchell make history  4:45 Minnesota misses out on opportunity to clinch No. 1 seed 9:15 Flau’jae Johnson is truly 1-of-1 following A’ja Wilson viral block 14:45 Breaking down WNBA Playoffs seeding scenarios 19:05 Why the WNBA needs to change its 1-1-1 first-round playoffs format 26:45 What makes Lisa Leslie’s statue so monumental  34:11 Which WNBA player will be the next to have a statue?  42:20 Kentucky State’s Aminata Seck remains in ICE custody

Alicia Jay is joined by Terrika Foster-Brasby to talk all things WNBA as they return from the FIBA break, including addressing Angel Reese for DPOY, how the playoff picture could change in the final week of the season and more.  0:00 Intro  0:57 What should we expect out of the next WNBA Commissioner?  8:57 What Haley Jones brings to the Dallas Wings 10:54 What Brionna Jones injury means for Atlanta 13:46 Should Angel Reese be part of the DPOY conversation?  19:10 Should there be a third-team All-WNBA?  22:43 This dark horse team could win the WNBA Finals 30:03 Game Preview: Phoenix at Dallas 37:09 Taking a look at the WNBA playoffs picture: Who ends up with home court advantage?

Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala are BACK breaking down some of the storylines ahead of the final week of the WNBA regular season. PLUS teams that could over perform this upcoming WCBB season, WNBA end of season awards and more. 0:00 Intro  0:48 WNBA injury updates: How could FIBA injuries impact the Dallas Wings?  4:12 What to watch this week in the WNBA: Nneka Ogwumike’s final game  7:37 Rhyne Howard is an ARTIST  9:43 WCBB Latest news + Teams that could overperform this season  27:56 WNBA Awards Frontrunners  41:03 NWSL Golden Boot race: Ashley Sanchez, Barbra Banda making history  43:32 Cat Macario will not make San Diego Wave debut in 2026  44:30 A Quick Look at the NWSL playoff picture

Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala were LIVE following USA vs. France to recap all of the action from the final day of FIBA WWC Basketball. 0:00 Intro  0:35 Team USA wins FIFTH consecutive gold medal at WWC  4:40 Standout players: Breanna Stewart named MVP, Jackie Young player of the game  9:22 France, Gabby Williams go cold in the second half  13:33 Spain nabs bronze over Germany  21:45 General FIBA WWC Takeaways: The LA Olympics are gonna be FUN

Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala are BACK breaking down the FIBA World Cup quarterfinals, previewing the semifinals, breaking down some WNBA Commissioner candidates and MORE.  0:00 Intro  0:30 Team USA quarterfinal recap: Napheesa Collier stands out  3:53 Can France finally establish themselves on a FIBA World Cup podium?  12:20 USA vs. Spain preview 18:44 France vs. Germany preview  23:27 Bucket, Brick, Bench: 6 WNBA Commissioner Candidates 33:24 Purpose-built facilities could make women’s sports teams $1 billion entities 38:35 5 freshmen to watch in WCBB