Former pro softball player turned analyst Haylie McCleney Hanson joins Sarah to share the biggest surprises from the NCAA softball season, players to keep an eye on in this weekend's Regionals, what to watch for in this year’s Women’s College World Series, and what she’s excited about heading into the upcoming sophomore season of the AUSL. Plus, a buzzer beater crowd pop for the history books, A’ja goes glam, and scoring for team and country. 
The full list of PWHL draft declarations is here 
Watch the Portland Fire’s buzzer beater here
Check out A’ja Wilson’s Vanity Fair cover story here
Watch South Carolina revealing Cocky’s identity here
Watch the reveal of Ohio State’s Brutus Buckeye here
Read Jason Collins’ 2013 Sports Illustrated coming out story here 
Read Jason Collins’ 2025 ESPN story about his cancer diagnosis here
Follow Haylie McCleney Hanson on Instagram here
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Former pro softball player turned analyst Haylie McCleney Hanson joins Sarah to share the biggest surprises from the NCAA softball season, players to keep an eye on in this weekend's Regionals, what to watch for in this year&rsquo;s Women&rsquo;s College World Series, and what she&rsquo;s excited about heading into the upcoming sophomore season of the AUSL. Plus, a buzzer beater crowd pop for the history books, A&rsquo;ja goes glam, and scoring for team and country.&nbsp;
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<li aria-level="1">The full list of PWHL draft declarations is <a href="https://www.thepwhl.com/en/news/2026/may/12/2026-pwhl-draft-eligibility-list-features-record-number-of-player-declarations">here</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Watch the Portland Fire&rsquo;s buzzer beater <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJn37oe9cEU">here</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Check out A&rsquo;ja Wilson&rsquo;s Vanity Fair cover story<a href="https://www.vanityfair.com/news/story/aja-wilson-cover-story"> here</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Watch South Carolina revealing Cocky&rsquo;s identity <a href="https://www.youtube.com/shorts/9CXoinbwNWU">here</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Watch the reveal of Ohio State&rsquo;s Brutus Buckeye <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@emilyahayward/video/7499954347170712862?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc">here</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Read Jason Collins&rsquo; 2013 Sports Illustrated coming out story<a href="https://www.si.com/more-sports/2013/04/29/jason-collins-gay-nba-player"> here&nbsp;</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Read Jason Collins&rsquo; 2025 ESPN story about his cancer diagnosis <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/47266076/jason-collins-stage-4-glioblastoma">here</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Follow Haylie McCleney Hanson on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hayliemac8/">here</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">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></li>
<li aria-level="1">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;</li>
<li aria-level="1">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></li>
<li aria-level="1">Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: <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 aria-level="1">Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/biancahillier.bsky.social">@biancahillier.bsky.social</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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Former pro softball player turned analyst Haylie McCleney Hanson joins Sarah to share the biggest surprises from the NCAA softball season, players to keep an eye on in this weekend's Regionals, what to watch for in this year’s Women’s College World Series, and what she’s excited about heading into the upcoming sophomore season of the AUSL. Plus, a buzzer beater crowd pop for the history books, A’ja goes glam, and scoring for team and country. 

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