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Three-time beach volleyball Olympian and ESPN commentator Holly McPeak joins Sarah to discuss the biggest highlights from the college volleyball season so far, Nebraska’s continued dominance, and what she makes of the complicated pro landscape in both beach and indoor veebs. Plus, Spinster Day is right around the corner – how are you planning to celebrate autonomy?  Check out Wable here Learn more about Spinster Day 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 [email protected]  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.

With the NWSL playoffs in full swing, Big Citrus gathers to discuss the bad pitch quality for the Gotham-Seattle quarterfinal, the circumstances that led to the Washington Spirit getting a *real* home game next weekend while Gotham FC will have to settle for a back-up pitch, what high team valuations do and don’t mean, and why we’re once again asking for more transparency in the NWSL. Plus, deja VENue, they’ve still got it, and FORE! - there’s a new league in town! Check out the Unrivaled rosters here Read more about the jersey saga at Hockey Worlds here Vote in the NWSL awards 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 [email protected]  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.

Gymnastics world champion Skye Blakely joins Sarah fresh off World Championships in the Netherlands. Skye shares how she persevered after suffering last-second injuries ahead of the U.S. Olympic Trials — not once, but twice — and how she balances competing in both elite gymnastics for Team USA and college gymnastics for the University of Florida.  Check out Erin Raw’s Good Game Recommendations spreadsheet here The NWSL broadcast schedule is here See if there’s an official Pride 5k near you here… And buy one of Nikki Hiltz’ 2026 Pride 5k shirts 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 [email protected]  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.

Ahead of the start of the NWSL playoffs, San Diego Wave midfielder Kenza Dali joins Sarah to discuss her team’s stellar season so far, the differences in European and American soccer cultures, the Michael Jordan quote that drives her, and what her French national team needs to do to find success at next year’s World Cup. Plus, more homework for slices and crying over a trailer.  Follow Kenza Dali on Instagram here Watch the trailer for “The Slightest Touch” 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 [email protected]  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.

Newly crowned WNBA champion Kayla Thornton joins Sarah fresh off the Golden State Valkyries' title win. They discuss playing in front of an incredible crowd at Ballhalla, how Kayla dealt with her role evolving during the playoffs, and why this championship feels different than the one she won with New York. Plus, Day 1 is in the record books, Juju Watkins is back, and the Liberty finally decided to call that time-out.  Follow Kayla on Instagram 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 [email protected]  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.

On the heels of another amazing New York City Marathon, Sarah is joined by New York Road Runners’ Chief Diversity Officer Erica Edwards O’Neal. Erica explains how DEI work shows up on race day, why she visited Kenya with her colleagues, and what smaller organizations can do to create inclusive events. Plus, oui oui, grappling for gold, and welcome to the team. Read ESPN’s women’s college basketball preview here NCAA basketball scores can be found 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 [email protected]  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.

Bay Area native and The Athletic columnist Marcus Thompson II joins Sarah to recap Game 7 and the Valkyries’ title win, the role Ballhalla played during this WNBA season, and why the Valks are a model for the future of the league. They also talk about Marcus’ new book “Game Changers: The GOATs Who Revolutionized Basketball” and his effort to connect generations of hoopers. Plus, double isn’t nothing, bad checks, and missing for a good reason.  Check out the Valkyries’ parade route here Read the story on Jess Fishlock here Check out the NWSL visualization here Check out the new Houston Comets logos here Read Margaret Fleming’s Front Office Sports reporting on sports spending in the 2026 midterm elections here Get a copy of Marcus’ new book here Check out dramatic photos of the New York City marathon here, and a video 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 [email protected]  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.

The WNBA Finals are headed to a Game 7! Little Citrus jumps on to discuss the Atlanta Dream’s huge Game 6 win over the Golden State Valkyries, how fans showed up in a big way despite the early tip-off, the adjustments that have made all the difference in this series, and what to expect in Game 7 at Boo-Halla. Plus, decision day is here, we hope we’re not a curse, and if you can make it 26.2 there, you can make it 26.2 anywhere.  The NSL schedule is here The NCAA basketball schedule can be found here   Check out the costumes Sarah mentioned 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 [email protected]  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.

Sarah is joined by Olympic hockey champion and Minnesota Frost forward Taylor Fox – you know her as Taylor Heise. The PWHL star got married over the summer and now has a new last name on her jersey, so watch out for that on the ice! Sarah caught up with Taylor earlier this week before Team USA played their first of two exhibition games against rival Canada. They discussed how the team is preparing for the upcoming World Championship, the most fun parts about the off-ice hangouts with teammates during training, and how her marriage started with a beer pong meet-cute. Follow Taylor on Instagram 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 [email protected]  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.

ESPN soccer reporter Jeff Kassouf joins Sarah to discuss his annual survey of NWSL general managers, the latest updates on grievances between the league and the players' association, and what to expect heading into Decision Day weekend. Plus, Ballon d’Or history, the U.S.-Canada rivalry rekindles, and the Golden State Valkyries are one game away from victory.  Jeff’s third annual NWSL GM survey is 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 [email protected]  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.

USA Today sports columnist Nancy Armour joins Sarah from the Netherlands to discuss the 2026 World Gymnastics Championships. She explains why the sky is NOT falling for the U.S. women despite their loss to China in the team competition, what Team USA needs to clean up to get ready for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, and the one American gymnast she is confident will be on that Olympic team. Plus, size matters, an extra-long lunch break, and start practicing that royal wave. The WNBA schedule and results are here Watch Janja Garnbret’s winning climb here Follow Nancy Armour on Bluesky 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 [email protected]  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.

Golden State Valkyries analyst Morgan Ragan and Atlanta Dream analyst Angel Gray join Sarah to talk WNBA finals. They discuss the Bay Area and Atlanta both showing out all series long, the keys to the Valks’ game 4 win and the X-factors that will decide tonight’s game 5 back at Ballhalla. Plus, Cox out in Indy, a Müller missile heard ‘round the league, and is Trinity Rodman still Greenland? Check out Sarah’s Halloween costume here Read The Athletic’s reporting on Amber Cox’s firing here and the Indiana Fever’s larger reputation here Read Bloomberg’s reporting on Mark Walter potentially selling the LA Sparks here Watch the Utah Royals make the playoffs for the first time in NWSL history here Read Jeff Kassouf’s ESPN article on the NWSL dropping the so-called “Rodman Rule” here Follow Morgan Ragan on Instagram here Follow Angel Gray on Instagram here Follow “Yes & Basketball” on Instagram 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 [email protected]  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.

Washington Spirit midfielder Hal Hershfelt joins Sarah to discuss her drag debut, a wheelbarrow of fish, her winding path to soccer stardom, and whether or not it’s jinx-y when her teammates talk about how much they wanna play in the NWSL Championship at their home stadium. Plus, Atlanta shows up, long-time-no-Pou, and bending the rules of attendance records.  The Alpine Skiing World Cup Soelden broadcast schedule is here Team Canada’s full roster for the upcoming Hockey World Championship is here Check out the Montréal Victoire’s championship rings here Follow Hal Hershfelt on Instagram here and watch her on TikTok 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 [email protected]  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.

Sarah sat down with WNBA legend Nneka Ogwumike this week as part of the Women’s Sports Foundation’s annual Athlete Leadership Connection event. They discuss why Nneka’s not *really* retired, her proudest moment as a WNBA player and leader, and the question everyone is asking: Will she go from Madame President to Commissioner Ogwumike? Plus, Nneka names a woman, we’re asking for earnestness, and Halloween and Gay S***. 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 [email protected]  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.

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 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 [email protected]  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.