Ari Saperstein, host of the gymnastics podcast, Blind Landing, joins Sarah to talk about the individual all-around final, Simone Biles’ greatness and his list of athletes to watch in this weekend’s apparatus finals. Plus, Olympic boxing blows up the internet and all the Paris tea you can handle.
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A few Olympic events to watch today (Friday, August 2): 
7:00am ET: USA 3x3 Basketball vs. France
12:30pm ET: USA Water Polo vs. France 
2:30pm ET: Swimming 800m Final
3:50pm ET: BMX Racing Final
4:00pm ET: Beach Volleyball - Hughes/Cheng vs. Germany 


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Ari Saperstein, host of the gymnastics podcast, Blind Landing, joins Sarah to talk about the individual all-around final, Simone Biles’ greatness and his list of athletes to watch in this weekend’s apparatus finals. Plus, Olympic boxing blows up the internet and all the Paris tea you can handle.
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<li aria-level="2">7:00am ET: USA 3x3 Basketball vs. France</li>
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<li aria-level="2">12:30pm ET: USA Water Polo vs. France </li>
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<li aria-level="2">2:30pm ET: Swimming 800m Final</li>
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<li aria-level="2">3:50pm ET: BMX Racing Final</li>
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<li aria-level="2">4:00pm ET: Beach Volleyball - Hughes/Cheng vs. Germany </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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Ari Saperstein, host of the gymnastics podcast, Blind Landing, joins Sarah to talk about the individual all-around final, Simone Biles’ greatness and his list of athletes to watch in this weekend’s apparatus finals. Plus, some high quality behind the scenes content!

Cougars, Babies & Porta Potties, Plus Gymnastics Talk with Ari Saperstein

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/b6009f15-36f1-4a87-8979-b1c00013b108/transcript

Former head of Turner Broadcasting, now co-CEO and Founder of Horizon Sports & Experiences David Levy joins Sarah to discuss this weekend’s Shark Beauty Women's Champions Classic, what he learned about buying and selling sports in his 33 years at Turner, his advice for decision-makers when it comes to the changing media landscape, and why the women’s sports bubble isn't about to burst any time soon. Plus, an icy reunion, rejecting the mechanism, and a new inductee to the Good Game Hall of Fame.
Follow Horizon Sports & Experiences on Instagram here
Follow David Levy on Instagram here
Learn more about the Shark Beauty Women's Champions Classic here
Read about the WNBA strike authorization here 
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Former head of Turner Broadcasting, now co-CEO and Founder of Horizon Sports &amp; Experiences&nbsp;David Levy joins Sarah to discuss this weekend&rsquo;s Shark Beauty Women's Champions Classic, what he learned about buying and selling sports in his 33 years at Turner, his advice for decision-makers when it comes to the changing media landscape, and&nbsp;why the women&rsquo;s sports bubble isn't about to burst any time soon. Plus,&nbsp;an icy reunion, rejecting the mechanism,&nbsp;and a new inductee to the Good Game Hall of Fame.
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<li>Follow Horizon Sports &amp; Experiences on Instagram&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/horizon_se_/?hl=en" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/horizon_se_/?hl%3Den&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1766185046460000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0uVKtQ2v7G4aZHxB0VPEnj">here</a></li>
<li>Follow David Levy on Instagram&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/davidrlevy/?hl=en" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/davidrlevy/?hl%3Den&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1766185046460000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3pk6wzKgAWymrroMLtmTmo">here</a></li>
<li>Learn more about the Shark Beauty Women's Champions Classic&nbsp;<a href="https://womenschampionsclassic.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://womenschampionsclassic.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1766185046460000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3qgF4ZaxF0c9bvpbR-2Z1D">here</a></li>
<li>Read about the WNBA strike authorization&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cbc.ca/sports/basketball/wnba-cba-talks-potential-strike-authorization-players-union-9.7021875" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.cbc.ca/sports/basketball/wnba-cba-talks-potential-strike-authorization-players-union-9.7021875&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1766193807229000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3FCHUT1RpJAcI0G2NPudNI">here</a>&nbsp;</li>
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Former head of Turner Broadcasting, now co-CEO and Founder of Horizon Sports & Experiences David Levy joins Sarah to discuss this weekend’s Shark Beauty Women's Champions Classic, what he learned about buying and selling sports in his 33 years at Turner, his advice for decision-makers when it comes to the changing media landscape, and why the women’s sports bubble isn't about to burst any time soon. Plus, an icy reunion, rejecting the mechanism, and a new inductee to the Good Game Hall of Fame.

Sports Is The Ultimate Drama with David Levy

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/465162b7-430d-4704-81ab-b3b8001895af/transcript

Women’s volleyball reporter and host of the Side Out Society podcast Tiffany Oshinsky joins Sarah to preview this weekend’s NCAA volleyball Final Four in Kansas City, discuss the biggest upsets and surprises from the tournament, and take a pop quiz on city nicknames. Plus, tripling up the triple doubles, winning by a Mississippi, and we’ll take one year for one million, Alex. 


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Listen to the Side Out Society podcast here


Watch Lauren Betts’ reaction to sister Sienna’s first bucket here 


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Women&rsquo;s volleyball reporter and host of the Side Out Society podcast Tiffany Oshinsky joins Sarah to preview this weekend&rsquo;s NCAA volleyball Final Four in Kansas City, discuss the biggest upsets and surprises from the tournament, and take a pop quiz on city nicknames. Plus, tripling up the triple doubles, winning by a Mississippi, and we&rsquo;ll take one year for one million, Alex.&nbsp;
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Follow Side Out Society on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sideoutsociety/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/sideoutsociety/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1766094428108000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0K48r-bVc1yO9UzYKuAMTt">here</a>&nbsp;
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Listen to the Side Out Society podcast <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-side-out-society-podcast/id1834117753" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-side-out-society-podcast/id1834117753&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1766094428108000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2qg3FoLEI8hMTOo_22JtOC">here</a>
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Watch Lauren Betts&rsquo; reaction to sister Sienna&rsquo;s first bucket <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DSWgrAgEVjm/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/p/DSWgrAgEVjm/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1766094428108000&amp;usg=AOvVaw02OHXrsqoDTdmTsRWckIiD">here</a>&nbsp;
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<li dir="ltr">Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky:&nbsp;<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></li>
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Women’s volleyball reporter and host of the Side Out Society podcast Tiffany Oshinsky joins Sarah to preview this weekend’s NCAA volleyball Final Four in Kansas City, discuss the biggest upsets and surprises from the tournament, and take a pop quiz on city nicknames. Plus, tripling up the triple doubles, winning by a Mississippi, and we’ll take one year for one million, Alex. 

These are the Studs with Tiffany Oshinsky 

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/39818ca1-d733-4aec-ba8c-b3b70028eca4/transcript

Ahead of the Milan-Cortina Paralympics, multi-sport phenom Oksana Masters sat down with producer Alex to discuss how she’s persevered through dozens of injuries and surgeries to become the most decorated Winter Paralympian in U.S. history, her caffeine-fueled goals for life after competition, and the advice she'd give up-and-coming competitors (but never follow herself). Plus, labor divisions expand, a trophy-worthy flick and kick, and a coach we'd never play for. 


Follow Oksana on Instagram here


Pick up a copy of Oksana’s memoir here


Read Ben Pickman’s reporting on the latest in WNBA CBA negotiations here


Read more about the dismissal of Dearica Hamby’s lawsuit against the Las Vegas Aces here


Check out the Toronto Tempo’s uniforms here


Read more about the collapse of Grand Slam Track here


Watch Jacqueline Ovalle’s award-winning goal here


And watch all 11 nominated goals here


The PWHL schedule can be found here 


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Ahead of the Milan-Cortina Paralympics, multi-sport phenom Oksana Masters sat down with producer Alex to discuss how she&rsquo;s persevered through dozens of injuries and surgeries to become the most decorated Winter Paralympian in U.S. history, her caffeine-fueled goals for life after competition, and the advice she'd give up-and-coming competitors (but never follow herself). Plus, labor divisions expand, a trophy-worthy flick and kick, and a coach we'd never play for.&nbsp;
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Follow Oksana on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/oksanamasters/?hl=en" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/oksanamasters/?hl%3Den&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1766026342529000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1q3pj0xnro4rsGe8Dje-tZ">here</a>
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Pick up a copy of Oksana&rsquo;s memoir <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-hard-parts-a-memoir-of-courage-and-triumph-oksana-masters/4b9190ef12e4e506?ean=9781982185510&amp;next=t" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-hard-parts-a-memoir-of-courage-and-triumph-oksana-masters/4b9190ef12e4e506?ean%3D9781982185510%26next%3Dt&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1766026342529000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2cegOyBFK7qeI9ukVEqxfS">here</a>
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Read Ben Pickman&rsquo;s reporting on the latest in WNBA CBA negotiations <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6889889/2025/12/15/wnba-union-labor-cba-revenue-share/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6889889/2025/12/15/wnba-union-labor-cba-revenue-share/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1766026342529000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3Gic8p9Lw-qF3E7pjv4kLu">here</a>
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Read more about the dismissal of Dearica Hamby&rsquo;s lawsuit against the Las Vegas Aces <a href="https://frontofficesports.com/hamby-aces-dismiss-pregnancy-discrimination-suit/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://frontofficesports.com/hamby-aces-dismiss-pregnancy-discrimination-suit/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1766026342529000&amp;usg=AOvVaw37khYI25TypJFfwYNPpfIW">here</a>
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Check out the Toronto Tempo&rsquo;s uniforms <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DSVCrHykWfK/?hl=en&amp;img_index=2" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/p/DSVCrHykWfK/?hl%3Den%26img_index%3D2&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1766026342529000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1nPY_n_4n2V_vJxw4OHe0C">here</a>
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Read more about the collapse of Grand Slam Track <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6892119/2025/12/15/grand-slam-track-mclaughlin-levrone-thomas-bednarek/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6892119/2025/12/15/grand-slam-track-mclaughlin-levrone-thomas-bednarek/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1766026342529000&amp;usg=AOvVaw05Lb6sO-PlQdQu5C3dvAyg">here</a>
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<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6892119/2025/12/15/grand-slam-track-mclaughlin-levrone-thomas-bednarek/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6892119/2025/12/15/grand-slam-track-mclaughlin-levrone-thomas-bednarek/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1766026342529000&amp;usg=AOvVaw05Lb6sO-PlQdQu5C3dvAyg"></a>Watch Jacqueline Ovalle&rsquo;s award-winning goal&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DSVGehmkWvF/?igsh=ZWI1dWN5dHVsNjRl" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/reel/DSVGehmkWvF/?igsh%3DZWI1dWN5dHVsNjRl&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1766026342534000&amp;usg=AOvVaw16QX5G9OgDgX5_AiEvOT9G">here</a>
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And watch all 11 nominated goals <a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DSP2d-AjJFy/?igsh=c25xc2ptamlzejVo">here</a>
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The PWHL schedule can be found <a href="https://www.thepwhl.com/en/schedule" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.thepwhl.com/en/schedule&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1766026342529000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1yjpwG-D2vvR5oEmFSzIMG">here</a>&nbsp;
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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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Ahead of the Milan-Cortina Paralympics, multi-sport phenom Oksana Masters sat down with producer Alex to discuss how she’s persevered through dozens of injuries and surgeries to become the most decorated Winter Paralympian in U.S. history, her caffeine-fueled goals for life after competition, and the advice she'd give up-and-coming competitors (but never follow herself). Plus, labor divisions expand, a trophy-worthy flick and kick, and a coach we'd never play for. 

Into the Pain Cave with Oksana Masters 

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/839f8b6b-d540-453f-9d3c-b3b6002f4ee5/transcript

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