Author and professor of economics David Berri joins Sarah to discuss pro sports leagues using financial reports to tell a story, the complex ownership structure of the WNBA, the reason revenue share is so important to W players during the ongoing collective bargaining negotiations, and why it’s not worth trying to talk to the trolls. Plus, another NWSL OG hangs ‘em up, swimming fast in short pools, and veebs is forever.


Learn more about The Goal Cup here 


Check out David’s website here 


Follow David on Instagram here


Read more about the LPGA catfishing scam here 


And watch Minjee Lee’s albatross here


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Author and professor of economics David Berri joins Sarah to discuss pro sports leagues using financial&nbsp;reports to tell a story, the complex ownership structure of the WNBA, the reason revenue share is so important to W players during the ongoing collective bargaining negotiations, and why it&rsquo;s not worth trying to talk to the trolls. Plus, another NWSL OG hangs &lsquo;em up, swimming fast in short pools, and veebs is forever.
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Learn more about The Goal Cup <a href="https://www.thegoalcup.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.thegoalcup.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1760579039822000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0oRrfGt-C68VLYzfLvGVEy">here</a>&nbsp;
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Check out David&rsquo;s website <a href="https://www.davidberri.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.davidberri.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1760579039822000&amp;usg=AOvVaw13Ijrm5wjbyFizpZl9bftz">here</a>&nbsp;
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Follow David on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wagesofwins/?hl=en" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/wagesofwins/?hl%3Den&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1760579039822000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3zHVv8kmB7SRriCugBYnwk">here</a>
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Read more about the LPGA catfishing scam <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6554056/2025/08/15/womens-golf-catfishing-social-media-stalking-cases/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6554056/2025/08/15/womens-golf-catfishing-social-media-stalking-cases/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1760579039822000&amp;usg=AOvVaw00TqpCHSR_G7udtHrCMvJ7">here</a>&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.

Good Game with Sarah Spain

Author and professor of economics David Berri joins Sarah to discuss pro sports leagues using financial reports to tell a story, the complex ownership structure of the WNBA, the reason revenue share is so important to W players during the ongoing collective bargaining negotiations, and why it’s not worth trying to talk to the trolls. Plus, another NWSL OG hangs ‘em up, swimming fast in short pools, and veebs is forever.

 Coming Back for S*** Sandwiches with David Berri 

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