Ahead of the start of the NWSL playoffs, San Diego Wave midfielder Kenza Dali joins Sarah to discuss her team’s stellar season so far, the differences in European and American soccer cultures, the Michael Jordan quote that drives her, and what her French national team needs to do to find success at next year’s World Cup. Plus, more homework for slices and crying over a trailer. 
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Ahead of the start of the NWSL playoffs, San Diego Wave midfielder Kenza Dali joins Sarah to discuss her team&rsquo;s stellar season so far, the differences in European and American soccer cultures, the Michael Jordan quote that drives her, and what her French national team needs to do to find success at next year&rsquo;s World Cup. Plus, more homework for slices and crying over a trailer.&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. 

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Ahead of the start of the NWSL playoffs, San Diego Wave midfielder Kenza Dali joins Sarah to discuss her team’s stellar season so far, the differences in European and American soccer cultures, the Michael Jordan quote that drives her, and what her French national team needs to do to find success at next year’s World Cup. Plus, more homework for slices and crying over a trailer. 

If You Quit Once, It Becomes a Habit with Kenza Dali

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Newly crowned WNBA champion Kayla Thornton joins Sarah fresh off the Golden State Valkyries' title win. They discuss playing in front of an incredible crowd at Ballhalla, how Kayla dealt with her role evolving during the playoffs, and why this championship feels different than the one she won with New York. Plus, Day 1 is in the record books, Juju Watkins is back, and the Liberty finally decided to call that time-out. 


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Newly crowned WNBA champion Kayla Thornton joins Sarah fresh off the Golden State Valkyries' title win. They discuss playing in front of an incredible crowd at Ballhalla, how Kayla dealt with her role evolving during the playoffs, and why this championship feels different than the one she won with New York. Plus, Day 1 is in the record books, Juju Watkins is back, and the Liberty finally decided to call that time-out.&nbsp;
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Newly crowned WNBA champion Kayla Thornton joins Sarah fresh off the Golden State Valkyries' title win. They discuss playing in front of an incredible crowd at Ballhalla, how Kayla dealt with her role evolving during the playoffs, and why this championship feels different than the one she won with New York. Plus, Day 1 is in the record books, Juju Watkins is back, and the Liberty finally decided to call that time-out. 

Ballhalla is the Sixth Man with Kayla Thornton

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On the heels of another amazing New York City Marathon, Sarah is joined by New York Road Runners’ Chief Diversity Officer Erica Edwards O’Neal. Erica explains how DEI work shows up on race day, why she visited Kenya with her colleagues, and what smaller organizations can do to create inclusive events. Plus, oui oui, grappling for gold, and welcome to the team.
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NCAA basketball scores can be found here
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On the heels of another amazing New York City Marathon, Sarah is joined by New York Road Runners&rsquo; Chief Diversity Officer Erica Edwards O&rsquo;Neal. Erica explains how DEI work shows up on race day, why she visited Kenya with her colleagues, and what smaller organizations can do to create inclusive events. Plus, oui oui, grappling for gold, and welcome to the team.
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On the heels of another amazing New York City Marathon, Sarah is joined by New York Road Runners’ Chief Diversity Officer Erica Edwards O’Neal. Erica explains how DEI work shows up on race day, why she visited Kenya with her colleagues, and what smaller organizations can do to create inclusive events. Plus, oui oui, grappling for gold, and welcome to the team.

Knowing When to Pass the Mic with Erica Edwards O’Neal

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Bay Area native and The Athletic columnist Marcus Thompson II joins Sarah to recap Game 7 and the Valkyries’ title win, the role Ballhalla played during this WNBA season, and why the Valks are a model for the future of the league. They also talk about Marcus’ new book “Game Changers: The GOATs Who Revolutionized Basketball” and his effort to connect generations of hoopers. Plus, double isn’t nothing, bad checks, and missing for a good reason. 


Check out the Valkyries’ parade route here


Read the story on Jess Fishlock here


Check out the NWSL visualization here


Check out the new Houston Comets logos here


Read Margaret Fleming’s Front Office Sports reporting on sports spending in the 2026 midterm elections here


Get a copy of Marcus’ new book here


Check out dramatic photos of the New York City marathon here, and a video here


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Bay Area native and The Athletic columnist Marcus Thompson II joins Sarah to recap Game 7 and the Valkyries&rsquo; title win, the role Ballhalla played during this WNBA season, and why the Valks are a model for the future of the league. They also talk about Marcus&rsquo; new book &ldquo;Game Changers: The GOATs Who Revolutionized Basketball&rdquo; and his effort to connect generations of hoopers. Plus, double isn&rsquo;t nothing, bad checks, and missing for a good reason.&nbsp;
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Check out the Valkyries&rsquo; parade route <a href="https://valkyries.com/playoffs/?utm_content=GSV-Championship-Parade&amp;utm_source=adobe&amp;segCode=Email+-+GSV-ALL-Playoffs-Parade-Announce-20261101&amp;utm_id=a01dab2f-490c-4b55-9be8-b54bdb853e38&amp;cm_em=869c7a50c7bf1caa982f35307cebe260f7c9b7e7efc623f1cc0caaf80cf8ed1e&amp;utm_campaign=GSV-ALL-Playoffs-Parade-Announce-20261101&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;correlationId=17c85ff1-851c-467a-a1fd-59a4eaa29fc8-0#parade" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://valkyries.com/playoffs/?utm_content%3DGSV-Championship-Parade%26utm_source%3Dadobe%26segCode%3DEmail%2B-%2BGSV-ALL-Playoffs-Parade-Announce-20261101%26utm_id%3Da01dab2f-490c-4b55-9be8-b54bdb853e38%26cm_em%3D869c7a50c7bf1caa982f35307cebe260f7c9b7e7efc623f1cc0caaf80cf8ed1e%26utm_campaign%3DGSV-ALL-Playoffs-Parade-Announce-20261101%26utm_medium%3Demail%26correlationId%3D17c85ff1-851c-467a-a1fd-59a4eaa29fc8-0%23parade&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1793674127860000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1xYmlmv69pir_yB0vI73RI">here</a>
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Read the story on Jess Fishlock <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7744519/2026/11/01/jess-fishlock-nwsl-original-retirement/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7744519/2026/11/01/jess-fishlock-nwsl-original-retirement/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1793674127860000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1aRZk91yhkK0k9TnFO9Crk">here</a>
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Check out the NWSL visualization <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DfF1L2iSZY4/?hl=en" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/p/DfF1L2iSZY4/?hl%3Den&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1793674127860000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0a67ZsidDRxfLKzedZe_y6">here</a>
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Check out the new Houston Comets logos <a href="https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/50324650/houston-comets-wnba-new-logos" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/50324650/houston-comets-wnba-new-logos&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1793674127860000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0AL_3lChFBsYHms8V60NPX">here</a>
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Read Margaret Fleming&rsquo;s Front Office Sports reporting on sports spending in the 2026 midterm elections <a href="https://frontofficesports.com/article/soccer-biggest-political-donations-2026-midterms/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://frontofficesports.com/article/soccer-biggest-political-donations-2026-midterms/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1793674127860000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2IJDrIwyASp2lFc1IwOLjf">here</a>
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Get a copy of Marcus&rsquo; new book <a href="https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/marcus-thompson-ii-2/game-changers/9798894140544/?lens=black-dog-leventhal" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/marcus-thompson-ii-2/game-changers/9798894140544/?lens%3Dblack-dog-leventhal&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1793674127860000&amp;usg=AOvVaw09hlR4cjmatyOTI5dKThVW">here</a>
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Bay Area native and The Athletic columnist Marcus Thompson II joins Sarah to recap Game 7 and the Valkyries’ title win, the role Ballhalla played during this WNBA season, and why the Valks are a model for the future of the league. They also talk about Marcus’ new book “Game Changers: The GOATs Who Revolutionized Basketball” and his effort to connect generations of hoopers. Plus, double isn’t nothing, bad checks, and missing for a good reason. 

Up A Title, Down A Laptop with Marcus Thompson II 

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If You Quit Once, It Becomes a Habit with Kenza Dali

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