NBC Sports Coordinating Producer Betsy Riley joins Sarah to discuss bringing the WNBA back to the network after a 24-year hiatus, how she’s preparing for the upcoming WNBA Finals, and what it’s really like inside the truck during a broadcast. Plus, progress in a loss, movement at the deadline, and everyone watches women’s sports – well, at least everyone who can get in the building.


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NBC Sports Coordinating Producer Betsy Riley joins Sarah to discuss bringing the WNBA back to the network after a 24-year hiatus, how she&rsquo;s preparing for the upcoming WNBA Finals, and what it&rsquo;s really like inside the truck during a broadcast. Plus, progress in a loss, movement at the deadline, and everyone watches women&rsquo;s sports &ndash; well, at least everyone who can get in the building.
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Check out Crystal Dunn&rsquo;s Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/crystaldunn/?hl=en" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/crystaldunn/?hl%3Den&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1791946490596000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0ccpXC5bDFX11Hz5fJE0iX">here</a> and watch the highlight of her appearance on the U.S. Soccer podcast <a href="https://www.instagram.com/reels/DeSwJQ0HDgs/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/reels/DeSwJQ0HDgs/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1791946490596000&amp;usg=AOvVaw17rQaoAbTQ1Zmp853ZGbH-">here</a>
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You can now WATCH Sarah&rsquo;s interviews! Subscribe to <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@iHeartWomensSports" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.youtube.com/@iHeartWomensSports&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1791946490596000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0T5re0cyBbzokNgLgiWqWM">@iHeartWomensSports</a> on YouTube and check out the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4OH9pWO2GjqQmx_dTNOqMES7gaB3CUEf" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list%3DPL4OH9pWO2GjqQmx_dTNOqMES7gaB3CUEf&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1791946490596000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3ynENbSQpUaWY3vE88_qFc">Good Game playlist here</a>
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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

NBC Sports Coordinating Producer Betsy Riley joins Sarah to discuss bringing the WNBA back to the network after a 24-year hiatus, how she’s preparing for the upcoming WNBA Finals, and what it’s really like inside the truck during a broadcast. Plus, progress in a loss, movement at the deadline, and everyone watches women’s sports – well, at least everyone who can get in the building.

Gimme, Gimme, Gimme The Basketball with Betsy Riley

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