Duke women’s basketball and Team USA head coach Kara Lawson joins Sarah to talk about leading the national team to gold at the FIBA World Cup, how she stays locked in and ignores outside noise, and why her Duke team is still a bit of an unknown as the NCAA season nears. Plus, a dramatic reading, 100 MILL-ion dollars, and we’ve got a Fever that won’t come down. 


Read Sportico’s article about the Valkyries generating $100M in annual revenue here


The Amina Seck update from ESPN is here


Check out the new jerseys for the PWHL expansion teams here


Read the Front Office Sports article about the WPBL’s messy legal battle here


Read the Sports Illustrated article on allegations against a former NCAA softball head coach here


Vote for Good Game for The Signal Awards here


You can now WATCH Sarah’s interviews! Subscribe to @iHeartWomensSports on YouTube and check out the Good Game playlist here


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Duke women&rsquo;s basketball and Team USA head coach Kara Lawson joins Sarah to talk about leading the national team to gold at the FIBA World Cup, how she stays locked in and ignores outside noise, and why her Duke team is still a bit of an unknown as the NCAA season nears. Plus, a dramatic reading, 100 MILL-ion dollars, and we&rsquo;ve got a Fever that won&rsquo;t come down.&nbsp;
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Read Sportico&rsquo;s article about the Valkyries generating $100M in annual revenue <a href="https://www.sportico.com/leagues/basketball/2026/golden-state-valkyries-revenue-first-100-million-1234946807/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.sportico.com/leagues/basketball/2026/golden-state-valkyries-revenue-first-100-million-1234946807/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1791597783618000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0CpYBljB2muBQZjR7NRIaz">here</a>
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The Amina Seck update from ESPN is <a href="https://www.espn.com/womens-college-basketball/story/_/id/50132956/kentucky-state-player-released-bond-ice-custody" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.espn.com/womens-college-basketball/story/_/id/50132956/kentucky-state-player-released-bond-ice-custody&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1791597783618000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1ryz7obd0arSJBmHJzCPOZ">here</a>
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Check out the new jerseys for the PWHL expansion teams <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DePHcIMjE0w/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/p/DePHcIMjE0w/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1791597783618000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1IqmYlnhqTa-dXGZXokwnT">here</a>
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Read the Front Office Sports article about the WPBL&rsquo;s messy legal battle <a href="https://frontofficesports.com/article/wpbl-legal-case-board-firing/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://frontofficesports.com/article/wpbl-legal-case-board-firing/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1791597783618000&amp;usg=AOvVaw15u1vVHO7K5YDcNi3Uso47">here</a>
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Read the Sports Illustrated article on allegations against a former NCAA softball head coach <a href="https://www.si.com/onsi/softball/news/coach-linked-to-maryland-softball-assistant-job-accused-of-mental-physical-abuse-at-previous-schools-jessica-odonnell" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.si.com/onsi/softball/news/coach-linked-to-maryland-softball-assistant-job-accused-of-mental-physical-abuse-at-previous-schools-jessica-odonnell&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1791597783618000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2I5O_x5FqmtXYvPm7i-hgj">here</a>
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Vote for Good Game for The Signal Awards<a href="https://vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting#/2026/shows/genre/sports" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting%23/2026/shows/genre/sports&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1791597783618000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2-UQZqHudveiQiFvm0g1f8"> 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=1791597783618000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0xiPfu6kdXdpjlM9izzbYo">@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=1791597783618000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3zEgbXgGM88QKb5r5xoOWg">Good Game playlist here</a>
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Leave us a voicemail at <a href="tel:(872)%20204-5070">872-204-5070</a> or send us a note at <a href="mailto:goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com">goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com</a>&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. 

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

Duke women’s basketball and Team USA head coach Kara Lawson joins Sarah to talk about leading the national team to gold at the FIBA World Cup, how she stays locked in and ignores outside noise, and why her Duke team is still a bit of an unknown as the NCAA season nears. Plus, a dramatic reading, 100 MILL-ion dollars, and we’ve got a Fever that won’t come down. 

Multitasking in the Best Way with Kara Lawson

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/bc2e3149-d02a-4c55-b8d6-b4de0022294a/transcript