We’re kicking off the long weekend with Paralympic records, Chicago Sky drama, and a juicy question about WNBA couples. Plus, producer Mish gives an insightful and analytical answer about whether the Aces will three-peat, while producer Alex goes off vibes alone.
A few Paralympic events to watch today (Friday, August 30): 

7:30 am ET: USA Wheelchair Rugby vs. Japan

10:00 am ET: USA Wheelchair Basketball vs. Germany 

11:45 am ET: Swimming Finals 

3:55 pm ET: Track & Field Finals 

For U.S. viewers, a full Paralympic TV schedule can be found here
The full WNBA schedule –  including tune-in info – is here! 
The full NWSL schedule – including tune-in info – is here! 
All U.S. Open results and upcoming matches can be found here 
Want to become an investor in the Minnesota Aurora? Details here
A longer list of Caitlin Clark’s WNBA records: 

WNBA rookie record for most assists in a season

WNBA rookie record for made threes

WNBA rookie record for most games with 25+ points, 5+ rebounds, and 5+ assists

WNBA single-game assist record

1st player in league history with 25+ pts, 10+ assists, 5+ rebounds, 5+ steals, and 3+ blocks in a game

Indiana Fever single-game assist record 

Indiana Fever single-season assist record

Fastest player in league history to 400 points and 200 assists
A longer list of Angel Reese’s WNBA records: 

WNBA rookie record for most games with 15+ rebounds

Recorded the first double-double by a rookie in a WNBA All-Star Game

WNBA record for most consecutive games with a double-double in a single season

First player in WNBA history to post 20+ rebounds in 3 consecutive games

First player in WNBA history to post both 10+ offensive and 10+ defensive rebounds in multiple games

First player in WNBA history to log 165+ rebounds, 30+ assists, and 25+ steals through their first 15 games
Watch the Portlandia 911 Beets Emergency sketch here
Want more WNBA stats? Check out Across The Timeline here
Send us your Paralympics questions! Send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com or leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070
Follow Sarah on social! X: @SarahSpain Instagram: @Spain2323
Follow producer Misha Jones! X: @mishthejrnalist Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist
Follow producer Alex Azzi! X: @ByAlexAzzi

We’re kicking off the long weekend with Paralympic records, Chicago Sky drama, and a juicy question about WNBA couples. Plus, producer Mish gives an insightful and analytical answer about whether the Aces will three-peat, while producer Alex goes off vibes alone.
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">A few Paralympic events to watch today (Friday, August 30): </li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>
<ul>
<li aria-level="2">7:30 am ET: USA Wheelchair Rugby vs. Japan</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>
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<li aria-level="2">10:00 am ET: USA Wheelchair Basketball vs. Germany </li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>
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<li aria-level="2">11:45 am ET: Swimming Finals </li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
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<li>
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<li aria-level="2">3:55 pm ET: Track &amp; Field Finals </li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>
<ul>
<li aria-level="2">For U.S. viewers, a full Paralympic TV schedule can be found <a href="https://www.nbcsports.com/pressbox/press-releases/how-to-watch-the-paris-2024-paralympic-games-across-nbcuniversal">here</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">The full WNBA schedule –  including tune-in info – is <a href="https://www.wnba.com/schedule?season=2024&amp;month=all">here</a>! </li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">The full NWSL schedule – including tune-in info – is <a href="https://www.nwslsoccer.com/schedule/regular-season">here</a>! </li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">All U.S. Open results and upcoming matches can be found <a href="https://www.usopen.org/en_US/scores/schedule/index.html">here </a></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Want to become an investor in the Minnesota Aurora? Details <a href="https://mnaurora.com/become-a-community-owner-2024/">here</a> </li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">A longer list of Caitlin Clark’s WNBA records: </li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>
<ul>
<li aria-level="2">WNBA rookie record for most assists in a season</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>
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<li aria-level="2">WNBA rookie record for made threes</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>
<ul>
<li aria-level="2">WNBA rookie record for most games with 25+ points, 5+ rebounds, and 5+ assists</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>
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<li aria-level="2">WNBA single-game assist record</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>
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<li aria-level="2">1st player in league history with 25+ pts, 10+ assists, 5+ rebounds, 5+ steals, and 3+ blocks in a game</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>
<ul>
<li aria-level="2">Indiana Fever single-game assist record </li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>
<ul>
<li aria-level="2">Indiana Fever single-season assist record</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>
<ul>
<li aria-level="2">Fastest player in league history to 400 points and 200 assists</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">A longer list of Angel Reese’s WNBA records: </li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>
<ul>
<li aria-level="2">WNBA rookie record for most games with 15+ rebounds</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>
<ul>
<li aria-level="2">Recorded the first double-double by a rookie in a WNBA All-Star Game</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>
<ul>
<li aria-level="2">WNBA record for most consecutive games with a double-double in a single season</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>
<ul>
<li aria-level="2">First player in WNBA history to post 20+ rebounds in 3 consecutive games</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>
<ul>
<li aria-level="2">First player in WNBA history to post both 10+ offensive and 10+ defensive rebounds in multiple games</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>
<ul>
<li aria-level="2">First player in WNBA history to log 165+ rebounds, 30+ assists, and 25+ steals through their first 15 games</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Watch the Portlandia 911 Beets Emergency sketch <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kw2WsXIgO6A">here</a></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Want more WNBA stats? Check out Across The Timeline <a href="https://acrossthetimeline.com/index.html">here</a> </li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Send us your Paralympics questions! Send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com or leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Follow Sarah on social! X:<a href="https://x.com/SarahSpain"> @SarahSpain</a> Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/spain2323"> @Spain2323</a></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Follow producer Misha Jones! X:<a href="https://x.com/mishthejrnalist"> @mishthejrnalist</a> Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/mishthejrnalist/"> @mishthejrnalist</a> TikTok:<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@mishthejrnalist"> @mishthejrnalist</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Follow producer Alex Azzi! X:<a href="https://x.com/byalexazzi"> @ByAlexAzzi</a></li>
</ul>

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

We’re kicking off the long weekend with Paralympic records, Chicago Sky drama, and a juicy question about WNBA couples. Plus, producer Mish gives an insightful and analytical answer about whether the Aces will three-peat, while producer Alex goes off vibes alone.

Hoops and Gay Sh*t

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/d7435a99-57f6-414c-bf69-b1dc0005ad64/transcript

Phoenix Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner joins Sarah to discuss the WNBA’s free agent frenzy and her decision to stay in Phoenix, the ways the W has changed across her 17 seasons in the league, chasing a championship with her fiancée Alyssa Thomas, and being part of one of our favorite “only in the WNBA” moments. Plus, victory is in sight for the Victoire, 15-apostrophe-18, and 1-in-641. 


Watch highlights from Montreal’s game one win here and game two win here


Watch the highlights from Texas Tech’s incredible comeback over Ole Miss here


Listen to Azzi Fudd’s conversation with Steph Curry here


Follow DeWanna Bonner on Instagram here


Check out NOT Abby Wambach 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

Phoenix Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner joins Sarah to discuss the WNBA&rsquo;s free agent frenzy and her decision to stay in Phoenix, the ways the W has changed across her 17 seasons in the league, chasing a championship with her fianc&eacute;e Alyssa Thomas, and being part of one of our favorite &ldquo;only in the WNBA&rdquo; moments. Plus, victory is in sight for the Victoire, 15-apostrophe-18, and 1-in-641.&nbsp;
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Watch highlights from Montreal&rsquo;s game one win <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-QFDZsfVrOY" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v%3D-QFDZsfVrOY&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1779157312600000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3CAvlsmpeuX3ZkYmFr8ovU">here</a> and game two win <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLdUbwriVJg" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v%3DBLdUbwriVJg&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1779157312600000&amp;usg=AOvVaw007NQ444YjSf60gTSTtUOg">here</a>
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Watch the highlights from Texas Tech&rsquo;s incredible comeback over Ole Miss <a href="https://www.ncaa.com/video/softball/2026-05-16/insane-full-finish-texas-techs-comeback-win-over-ole-miss-softball-regionals" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.ncaa.com/video/softball/2026-05-16/insane-full-finish-texas-techs-comeback-win-over-ole-miss-softball-regionals&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1779157312600000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0J3Pm9OsT7mi4b-g0rC74a">here</a>
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Listen to Azzi Fudd&rsquo;s conversation with Steph Curry <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stephen-curry-reveals-the-real-reason-he-chose-azzi/id1827167720?i=1000767910369" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stephen-curry-reveals-the-real-reason-he-chose-azzi/id1827167720?i%3D1000767910369&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1779157312600000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3a2SK_kmbHGnXUTzB-Mq8u">here</a>
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Follow DeWanna Bonner on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dewannabonner/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/dewannabonner/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1779157312600000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1pILoZUZ7F_hz-nUvIdBJ1">here</a>
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Check out NOT Abby Wambach <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DYVDbodGAbG/?img_index=1" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/p/DYVDbodGAbG/?img_index%3D1&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1779157312612000&amp;usg=AOvVaw308lWv23gnWiODcitZR24r">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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Phoenix Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner joins Sarah to discuss the WNBA’s free agent frenzy and her decision to stay in Phoenix, the ways the W has changed across her 17 seasons in the league, chasing a championship with her fiancée Alyssa Thomas, and being part of one of our favorite “only in the WNBA” moments. Plus, victory is in sight for the Victoire, 15-apostrophe-18, and 1-in-641. 

40 Is The New 30 with DeWanna Bonner

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/558e0777-b2f8-46ac-923b-b44e0026eba3/transcript

Mina Kimes, ESPN NFL analyst, Celebrity Jeopardy! star and the new host of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, joins Sarah to talk about how the Bee will look different this year, what she’s spending the most time researching ahead of her first time hosting, being a cool nerd, and accessing parts of her brain she hasn’t used in awhile. Plus, setting the Tempo, a hot new bronze-shell has entered the villa, and revenge is best served on ice.


The WNBA schedule is here


The NWSL schedule can be found here


The full college softball bracket is here


The Scripps National Spelling Bee website is here 


Follow Macey Isaacs on Instagram here


And follow Josh Gondelman on Instagram here


Play the Operation Epic Fury: Strait to Hell arcade game 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

 

Mina Kimes, ESPN NFL analyst, Celebrity Jeopardy! star and the new host of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, joins Sarah to talk about how the Bee will look different this year, what she&rsquo;s spending the most time researching ahead of her first time hosting, being a cool nerd, and accessing parts of her brain she hasn&rsquo;t used in awhile. Plus, setting the Tempo, a hot new bronze-shell has entered the villa, and revenge is best served on ice.
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The WNBA schedule is <a href="https://www.wnba.com/schedule?season=2025&amp;month=all" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.wnba.com/schedule?season%3D2025%26month%3Dall&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1778894835388000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0W58M10NjdDUYRttwJ9hLS">here</a>
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The NWSL schedule can be found <a href="https://www.nwslsoccer.com/schedule/regular-season" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.nwslsoccer.com/schedule/regular-season&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1778894835388000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0AZixtCLuI9exOEXRE-Lhe">here</a>
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The full college softball bracket is <a href="https://www.ncaa.com/news/softball/article/2026-04-20/2026-ncaa-softball-tournament-bracket-schedule-womens-college-world-series" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.ncaa.com/news/softball/article/2026-04-20/2026-ncaa-softball-tournament-bracket-schedule-womens-college-world-series&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1778894835388000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0k4cI4-h7F-9VybP2QLDn2">here</a>
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Play the Operation Epic Fury: Strait to Hell arcade game <a href="https://www.epicfurious.com/?utm_source=substack&amp;utm_medium=email" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.epicfurious.com/?utm_source%3Dsubstack%26utm_medium%3Demail&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1778894835388000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0ReMTc75KP6qG9FkbyYoxy">here</a>
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Mina Kimes, ESPN NFL analyst, Celebrity Jeopardy! star and the new host of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, joins Sarah to talk about how the Bee will look different this year, what she’s spending the most time researching ahead of her first time hosting, being a cool nerd, and accessing parts of her brain she hasn’t used in awhile. Plus, setting the Tempo, a hot new bronze-shell has entered the villa, and revenge is best served on ice.

Not Now Sweetie, Mommy’s Working The Buzzer with Mina Kimes

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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. 
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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Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com 
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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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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. 

Filthy Rise Balls with Haylie McCleney Hanson

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