The NWSL is the first American pro sports league to eliminate the draft and we talk to the people who made it happen. NWSL Players Association president Tori Huster and executive director Meghann Burke join Sarah to talk about the landmark collective bargaining agreement and the “free agency” frenzy that will get underway next week. Plus, the tears flow over jersey retirements (Megan Rapinoe and Maya Moore-Irons in the same weekend?! Why?!) and a lesson on Hall of Fame induction.
The 2024 Paris Paralympics begin on Wednesday! Here are a few links to get you up to speed ahead of the Opening Ceremony!

Learn more about the Paralympic classification process and the sports that will be contested in Paris here
Day-by-day Paralympic schedule, including TV info for U.S. viewers here 
Read about why so many Paralympians aren’t “participating” here
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The NWSL is the first American pro sports league to eliminate the draft and we talk to the people who made it happen. NWSL Players Association president Tori Huster and executive director Meghann Burke join Sarah to talk about the landmark collective bargaining agreement and the “free agency” frenzy that will get underway next week. Plus, the tears flow over jersey retirements (Megan Rapinoe and Maya Moore-Irons in the same weekend?! Why?!) and a lesson on Hall of Fame induction.
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<li aria-level="1">The 2024 Paris Paralympics begin on Wednesday! Here are a few links to get you up to speed ahead of the Opening Ceremony!
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<li aria-level="1">Learn more about the Paralympic classification process and the sports that will be contested in Paris <a href="https://www.bbc.com/sport/articles/c70jxgqzwwpo">here</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Day-by-day Paralympic schedule, including TV info for U.S. viewers <a href="https://www.nbcolympics.com/schedule">here </a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Read about why so many Paralympians aren’t “participating” <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/olympics/2024/08/25/paralympics-social-media-humor-paris-2024/">here</a></li>
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Good Game is your one-stop shop for the biggest stories in women’s sports. Every day, host Sarah Spain gives you the stories, stakes, stars and stats to keep up with your favorite women’s teams, leagues and athletes. Through thoughtful insight, witty banter, and an all around good time, Sarah and friends break down the latest news, talk about the games you can’t miss, and debate the issues of the day. Don’t miss interviews with the people of the moment, whether they be athletes, coaches, reporters, or celebrity fans. 

Good Game is your one-stop shop for the biggest stories in women’s sports. Every day, host Sarah Spain gives you the stories, stakes, stars and stats to keep up with your favorite women’s teams, leagues and athletes. Through thoughtful insight, witty banter, and an all around good time, Sarah and friends break down the latest news, talk about the games you can’t miss, and debate the issues of the day. Don’t miss interviews with the people of the moment, whether they be athletes, coaches, reporters, or celebrity fans.

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The NWSL is the first American pro sports league to eliminate the draft and we talk to the people who made it happen. NWSL Players Association president Tori Huster and executive director Meghann Burke join Sarah to talk about the landmark collective bargaining agreement and the “free agency” frenzy that will get underway next week. Plus, the tears flow over jersey retirements (Megan Rapinoe and Maya Moore-Irons in the same weekend?! Why?!) and a lesson on Hall of Fame induction.

A Tectonic Shift in the American Sports Landscape with Tori Huster and Meghann Burke

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At the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity 2026, Women's Sports had its own main stage. And Courtside was holding court, talking to mega star athletes and entrepreneurs like Allyson Felix and Sue Bird; massive brands like Catalyst, Athlos, and Sequel; and teams like Man City and the New York Liberty. Everyone came together to offer proof points of the Courtside thesis: that women's sports is a massive opportunity for any brand, the fandom is the bomb, and no one needs to be convinced that we matter anymore.

At the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity 2026, Women's Sports had its own main stage. And Courtside was holding court, talking to mega star athletes and entrepreneurs like Allyson Felix and Sue Bird; massive brands like Catalyst, Athlos, and Sequel; and teams like Man City and the New York Liberty. Everyone came together to offer proof points of the Courtside thesis: that women's sports is a massive opportunity for any brand, the fandom is the bomb, and no one needs to be convinced that we matter anymore.

You May Also Like - Away Game: Courtside Live at Cannes!

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Irish boxer, podcaster and agency executive Sarah Cunningham joins Sarah to discuss finding her way into the ring later in life, getting inspired by Irish legend Katie Taylor, Taylor’s epic last fight and how she changed women’s boxing for generations to come, and why Cunningham’s own boxing career has a ticking clock on it. Plus, the FIBA World Cup championship nears, vows that moved from one track to another, and a partnership you can bet has us asking questions. 


Read Jeff Kassouf’s ESPN article on the future of the NWSL’s Racing Louisville here


Listen to Sarah Cunningham’s podcast here


Read more about AUSL’s Kelly Maxwell 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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Irish boxer, podcaster and agency executive Sarah Cunningham joins Sarah to discuss finding her way into the ring later in life, getting inspired by Irish legend Katie Taylor, Taylor&rsquo;s epic last fight and how she changed women&rsquo;s boxing for generations to come, and why Cunningham&rsquo;s own boxing career has a ticking clock on it. Plus, the FIBA World Cup championship nears, vows that moved from one track to another, and a partnership you can bet has us asking questions.&nbsp;
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Read Jeff Kassouf&rsquo;s ESPN article on the future of the NWSL&rsquo;s Racing Louisville <a href="https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/49883605/nwsl-racing-louisville-future-look-new-ownership-relocation-city-folding">here</a>
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Listen to Sarah Cunningham&rsquo;s podcast <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/en/podcast/between-the-rounds-official/id1877770705">here</a>
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Read more about AUSL&rsquo;s Kelly Maxwell <a href="https://www.mlb.com/news/kelly-maxwell-ausl-softball-star-veterinarian">here</a>
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You can now WATCH Sarah&rsquo;s interviews! Subscribe to <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@iHeartWomensSports">@iHeartWomensSports</a> on YouTube and check out the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4OH9pWO2GjqQmx_dTNOqMES7gaB3CUEf">Good Game playlist here</a>
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Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at <a href="mailto:goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com">goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com</a>&nbsp;
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Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/sarahspain.com">@sarahspain.com</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/spain2323">@Spain2323</a>
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Irish boxer, podcaster and agency executive Sarah Cunningham joins Sarah to discuss finding her way into the ring later in life, getting inspired by Irish legend Katie Taylor, Taylor’s epic last fight and how she changed women’s boxing for generations to come, and why Cunningham’s own boxing career has a ticking clock on it. Plus, the FIBA World Cup championship nears, vows that moved from one track to another, and a partnership you can bet has us asking questions. 

Crazy For Loving This with Sarah Cunningham

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Veteran hoops reporter Doug Feinberg joins Sarah from Berlin to discuss the ongoing FIBA Women’s World Cup, how this year’s competition is different than the four previous World Cups he’s covered, why he thinks Team USA benefited from their near-loss to Italy, and what Paige Bueckers was really saying to China’s 7-foot-3 Zhang Ziyu. Plus, the puck drops everywhere, pack your mittens, and a lot of track with a little field.
Read all of Doug’s reporting here, and check out his recent interview with Caitlin Clark here
Results from the FIBA World Cup can be found here 
The schedule for the World Athletics Ultimate Championship can be found here 
Check out Kelsie Whitmore’s Instagram post here 
Enter the Mt. Joy x Gotham FC sweepstakes collab 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
Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social Instagram: @AzziArtwork 
Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky: @biancahillier.bsky.social

Veteran hoops reporter Doug Feinberg joins Sarah from Berlin to discuss the ongoing FIBA Women&rsquo;s World Cup, how this year&rsquo;s competition is different than the four previous World Cups he&rsquo;s covered, why he thinks Team USA benefited from their near-loss to Italy, and what Paige Bueckers was really saying to China&rsquo;s 7-foot-3 Zhang Ziyu. Plus, the puck drops everywhere, pack your mittens, and a lot of track with a little field.
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<li>Read all of Doug&rsquo;s reporting&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/author/doug-feinberg">here</a>, and check out his recent interview with Caitlin Clark <a href="https://apnews.com/article/caitlin-clark-world-cup-us-basketball-004ef70361c548760b1ef628a4fbe4af">here</a></li>
<li>Results from the FIBA World Cup can be found&nbsp;<a href="https://www.fiba.basketball/en/games">here</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li>The schedule for the World Athletics Ultimate Championship can be found&nbsp;<a href="https://worldathletics.org/competitions/world-athletics-ultimate-championship/2026/schedule">here</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li>Check out Kelsie Whitmore&rsquo;s Instagram post&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DdC6czAlKoV/?img_index=1">here</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li>Enter the Mt. Joy x Gotham FC sweepstakes collab&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gothamfc.com/groove-in-gotham-fc-sweepstakes?utm_source=gotham_fc&amp;utm_medium=organic_social&amp;utm_campaign=GrooveInGotham">here</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li>You can now WATCH Sarah&rsquo;s interviews! Subscribe to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@iHeartWomensSports">@iHeartWomensSports</a> on YouTube and check out the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4OH9pWO2GjqQmx_dTNOqMES7gaB3CUEf">Good Game playlist here</a></li>
<li>Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com">goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com</a>&nbsp;</li>
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<li>Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky:&nbsp;<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/byalexazzi.bsky.social">@byalexazzi.bsky.social</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/azziartwork/?hl=en">@AzziArtwork</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li>Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky:&nbsp;<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/biancahillier.bsky.social">@biancahillier.bsky.social</a></li>
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Veteran hoops reporter Doug Feinberg joins Sarah from Berlin to discuss the ongoing FIBA Women’s World Cup, how this year’s competition is different than the four previous World Cups he’s covered, why he thinks Team USA benefited from their near-loss to Italy, and what Paige Bueckers was really saying to China’s 7-foot-3 Zhang Ziyu. Plus, the puck drops everywhere, pack your mittens, and a lot of track with a little field.

International Trash Talk with Doug Feinberg

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A Tectonic Shift in the American Sports Landscape with Tori Huster and Meghann Burke

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