To close out our "Best of 2025" series, we're revisiting Sarah's conversation with legendary coach and player Dawn Staley. Back in September, she joined Sarah for a candid conversation about leading in life, beyond just wins and losses. Staley, whose Hall of Fame career has shaped generations of athletes, discusses the pressure of coaching in the new NIL and House v. NCAA era, her advocacy for equity in women’s athletics, and the emotional strength required to support friends and family through health challenges — including breast cancer. 
Follow Dawn on Instagram 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
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To close out our "Best of 2025" series, we're revisiting Sarah's conversation with legendary coach and player Dawn Staley. Back in September, she joined Sarah for a candid conversation about leading in life, beyond just wins and losses. Staley, whose Hall of Fame career has shaped generations of athletes, discusses the pressure of coaching in the new NIL and House v. NCAA era, her advocacy for equity in women&rsquo;s athletics, and the emotional strength required to support friends and family through health challenges &mdash; including breast cancer.&nbsp;
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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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To close out our "Best of 2025" series, we're revisiting Sarah's conversation with legendary coach and player Dawn Staley. Back in September, she joined Sarah for a candid conversation about leading in life, beyond just wins and losses. Staley, whose Hall of Fame career has shaped generations of athletes, discusses the pressure of coaching in the new NIL and House v. NCAA era, her advocacy for equity in women’s athletics, and the emotional strength required to support friends and family through health challenges — including breast cancer. 

Best Of 2025: Living Beyond the Arena with Dawn Staley

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Big East Commissioner and former WNBA President Val Ackerman joins Sarah to discuss how her job has changed as a result of NIL, the transfer portal and House vs. NCAA, how her previous career stops influenced her work as commissioner of a conference, and how the disparity between the football haves and have-nots is growing every day. 


RSVP to the 2026 Congressional College Athletics Summit here 


Check out Vogue’s compliment battle between Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams here


And watch their very NSFW appearance with Buzzfeed here 


Check out @AcceptingUncleMurphy’s video praising Unrivaled 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 TikTok: @Spain.Sarah Instagram: @Spain2323


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

Big East Commissioner and former WNBA President Val Ackerman joins Sarah to discuss how her job has changed as a result of NIL, the transfer portal and House vs. NCAA, how her previous career stops influenced her work as commissioner of a conference, and how the disparity between the football haves and have-nots is growing every day.&nbsp;
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RSVP to the 2026 Congressional College Athletics Summit&nbsp;<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSecSvKZIvPyQ8riG_8hCeDJwnyWgtz3ij0ytD8lxG9BXQ544g/viewform" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSecSvKZIvPyQ8riG_8hCeDJwnyWgtz3ij0ytD8lxG9BXQ544g/viewform&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1768447493641000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2E674hyLY9lhJi8JjUD3Zz">here</a>&nbsp;
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Check out Vogue&rsquo;s compliment battle between Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QMCkwlxjon4" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v%3DQMCkwlxjon4&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1768447493641000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2vtKiC6kHlZGmg55InDW0K">here</a>
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And watch their very NSFW appearance with Buzzfeed <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_fDKg8iBZM" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v%3DQ_fDKg8iBZM&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1768447493641000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1S074O8HVxM3NBiLQ0LtjP">here</a>&nbsp;
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Check out @AcceptingUncleMurphy&rsquo;s video praising Unrivaled <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@acceptingunclemurphy/video/7593946909773958431" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.tiktok.com/@acceptingunclemurphy/video/7593946909773958431&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1768447493641000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2ewIOoLCmGi5s30EZJQH5k">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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Big East Commissioner and former WNBA President Val Ackerman joins Sarah to discuss how her job has changed as a result of NIL, the transfer portal and House vs. NCAA, how her previous career stops influenced her work as commissioner of a conference, and how the disparity between the football haves and have-nots is growing every day. 

The Horse Is Out of the Barn with Val Ackerman

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Former WNBA player Sonia Chase and former NBA Players Association Executive Director Tamika Tremaglio join Sarah to discuss the behind the scenes of the WNBA CBA negotiations, the revenue sharing specifics keeping the two sides apart, and whether a work stoppage is the only thing that will get a new deal done. Plus, a Denver homecoming, college hoops delivers streaks and slides, and a reminder that you’re never too young to start manifesting your dreams. 


Follow Tamika on Instagram here 


Follow Sonia on Instagram here


Watch baby Isabeau’s Olympic goal-setting session here 


The AP college basketball rankings are here 


Watch Khristina Williams' interview with Erin Drake here 


Get tickets to the Women’s Beanpot 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 TikTok: @Spain.Sarah Instagram: @Spain2323


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

Former WNBA player Sonia Chase and former NBA Players Association Executive Director Tamika Tremaglio join Sarah to discuss the behind the scenes of the WNBA CBA negotiations, the revenue sharing specifics keeping the two sides apart, and whether a work stoppage is the only thing that will get a new deal done. Plus, a Denver homecoming, college hoops delivers streaks and slides, and a reminder that you&rsquo;re never too young to start manifesting your dreams.&nbsp;
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Follow Tamika on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tamikatremaglio/?hl=en" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/tamikatremaglio/?hl%3Den&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1768342454020000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2wDzXuEFETkJ3y-1rz3KDt">here</a>&nbsp;
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Follow Sonia on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/soniachasebasketball/?hl=en" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/soniachasebasketball/?hl%3Den&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1768342454020000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2txD-Z8DItYXWaZy5r2ygY">here</a>
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Watch baby Isabeau&rsquo;s Olympic goal-setting session <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DTYjBqlEtRR/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/p/DTYjBqlEtRR/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1768342454020000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1oj4MWiZQ0YKmwDgBJiOu9">here</a>&nbsp;
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The AP college basketball rankings are <a href="https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-womens-college-basketball-poll" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-womens-college-basketball-poll&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1768342454020000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0GdpqgUMRIaa043D_mItpb">here</a>&nbsp;
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Watch Khristina Williams' interview with Erin Drake <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7AQ3rTVgB4&amp;t=1s" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v%3Do7AQ3rTVgB4%26t%3D1s&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1768342454020000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2QW5rY_zRjd3iy4PVauQPg">here</a>&nbsp;
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Get tickets to the Women&rsquo;s Beanpot <a href="https://womensbeanpot.com/tickets.php" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://womensbeanpot.com/tickets.php&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1768342454020000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0-EP9POMtny2oVpm_c-xH3">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" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://bsky.app/profile/sarahspain.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1768342454020000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1zUVphqz4TBc2EPDFn15Sx">@sarahspain.com</a> TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@spain.sarah?lang=en" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.tiktok.com/@spain.sarah?lang%3Den&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1768342454020000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3y-2mO0ZWrpQD-KcLdtwkY">@Spain.Sarah</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/spain2323" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/spain2323&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1768342454020000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3NEL592WGh1d4RSozv7SFs">@Spain2323</a>
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Former WNBA player Sonia Chase and former NBA Players Association Executive Director Tamika Tremaglio join Sarah to discuss the behind the scenes of the WNBA CBA negotiations, the revenue sharing specifics keeping the two sides apart, and whether a work stoppage is the only thing that will get a new deal done. Plus, a Denver homecoming, college hoops delivers streaks and slides, and a reminder that you’re never too young to start manifesting your dreams. 

Transformation Over Transaction with Tamika Tremaglio & Sonia Chase

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Defector tennis writer Giri Nathan joins Sarah to discuss the Australian Open and the start of the 2026 tennis season, which players might push the trio that’s been at the top of the game for the last few years, and the pros and cons of a WTA/ATP merger. Plus, showing up with pride, a footy rumor we’re trying to ignore, and it’s deja vu all over again in Storrs, Connecticut.


Follow Giri Nathan on Bluesky here


Check out Chelsea Gray’s back-to-back three-pointers here


Read The Athletic’s Chris Johnston’s reports on the Olympic hockey test event here, here, and here


Check out the head-to-head comparison between Sarah Strong and Maya Moore here


Watch Abbey Murphy’s incredible move and assist 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 TikTok: @Spain.Sarah Instagram: @Spain2323


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Defector tennis writer Giri Nathan joins Sarah to discuss the Australian Open and the start of the 2026 tennis season, which players might push the trio that&rsquo;s been at the top of the game for the last few years, and the pros and cons of a WTA/ATP merger. Plus, showing up with pride, a footy rumor we&rsquo;re trying to ignore, and it&rsquo;s deja vu all over again in Storrs, Connecticut.
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Follow Giri Nathan on Bluesky <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/girinathan.bsky.social" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://bsky.app/profile/girinathan.bsky.social&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1768273035697000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2so3620tPFt8HYL6H5Xjzt">here</a>
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Check out Chelsea Gray&rsquo;s back-to-back three-pointers <a href="https://x.com/haushoops/status/2009802977905697265?s=20" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://x.com/haushoops/status/2009802977905697265?s%3D20&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1768273035697000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3aSYNd4e_2V08hdVJB-_IF">here</a>
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Read The Athletic&rsquo;s Chris Johnston&rsquo;s reports on the Olympic hockey test event <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6958181/2026/01/09/olympic-hockey-rink-construction-first-look/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6958181/2026/01/09/olympic-hockey-rink-construction-first-look/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1768273035697000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2coVgc9-pNSP6PTXPeFyWX">here</a>, <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6959537/2026/01/10/olympic-hockey-rink-test-game-player-reaction/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6959537/2026/01/10/olympic-hockey-rink-test-game-player-reaction/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1768273035697000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0QRs9gQPlWMaV9bR0_4OOY">here</a>, and <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6961335/2026/01/11/olympic-hockey-arena-iihf-president/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6961335/2026/01/11/olympic-hockey-arena-iihf-president/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1768273035697000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0Wz4KfNQORHiBqUk6XGFcR">here</a>
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Check out the head-to-head comparison between Sarah Strong and Maya Moore <a href="https://x.com/mccrevenjake/status/2009332637983547431" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://x.com/mccrevenjake/status/2009332637983547431&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1768273035697000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3Xg1nsk6KShcOLnbrQn6z9">here</a>
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Watch Abbey Murphy&rsquo;s incredible move and assist <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/cjzero.bsky.social/post/3mc62pxjoxk25" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://bsky.app/profile/cjzero.bsky.social/post/3mc62pxjoxk25&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1768273035697000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3PfRH_nQ6RMwNXJLmH93K5">here</a>
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Defector tennis writer Giri Nathan joins Sarah to discuss the Australian Open and the start of the 2026 tennis season, which players might push the trio that’s been at the top of the game for the last few years, and the pros and cons of a WTA/ATP merger. Plus, showing up with pride, a footy rumor we’re trying to ignore, and it’s deja vu all over again in Storrs, Connecticut.

The Happy Slam with Giri Nathan

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