Women’s Elite Rugby (aka WER) is the focus of today’s edition of “New Year, New Leagues.” WER President Dr. Jessica Hammond-Graf and Chicago player Betty Nguyen join Sarah to discuss the inspiration for the league, the difference between 7s and 15s, and how each team filled out its roster. Plus, the stars, stakes, stats, and stories you need to know.


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Women&rsquo;s Elite Rugby (aka WER) is the focus of today&rsquo;s edition of &ldquo;New Year, New Leagues.&rdquo; WER President Dr. Jessica Hammond-Graf and Chicago player Betty Nguyen join Sarah to discuss the inspiration for the league, the difference between 7s and 15s, and how each team filled out its roster. Plus, the stars, stakes, stats, and stories you need to know.
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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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Women’s Elite Rugby (aka WER) is the focus of today’s edition of “New Year, New Leagues.” WER President Dr. Jessica Hammond-Graf and Chicago player Betty Nguyen join Sarah to discuss the inspiration for the league, the difference between 7s and 15s, and how each team filled out its roster. Plus, the stars, stakes, stats, and stories you need to know.

New Year, New Leagues: Women’s Elite Rugby with Dr. Jessica Hammond-Graf and Betty Nguyen

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/cd76f31e-b7d4-4a78-aaf5-b2600031ff9f/transcript

Live from Phoenix, it's Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi, presented by Capital One! For a second straight year, Sarah sat down with the two legends for a live show ahead of Sunday’s championship game. Sue and Diana discuss the current players and coaches they’d like to team up with, their thoughts on the many offseason options for players, WNBA expansion, and whether Diana has any plans to make it out to Door County to see her retirement bench. Plus, Sarah shares her thoughts on Geno-Gate and UConn’s exit in the semifinal round.


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Live from Phoenix, it's Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi, presented by Capital One! For a second straight year, Sarah sat down with the two legends for a live show ahead of Sunday&rsquo;s championship game. Sue and Diana discuss the current players and coaches they&rsquo;d like to team up with, their thoughts on the many offseason options for players, WNBA expansion, and whether Diana has any plans to make it out to Door County to see her retirement bench. Plus, Sarah shares her thoughts on Geno-Gate and UConn&rsquo;s exit in the semifinal round.
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Live from Phoenix, it's Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi, presented by Capital One! For a second straight year, Sarah sat down with the two legends for a live show ahead of Sunday’s championship game. Sue and Diana discuss the current players and coaches they’d like to team up with, their thoughts on the many offseason options for players, WNBA expansion, and whether Diana has any plans to make it out to Door County to see her retirement bench. Plus, Sarah shares her thoughts on Geno-Gate and UConn’s exit in the semifinal round.

Geno-Gate and Two Goats: A Live Show with Sue Bird & Diana Taurasi

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/88500342-216c-49ab-9226-b42300ea5d71/transcript

Big Citrus jumps on the show for a quick check-in before this weekend’s big college hoops match-ups. With just four teams remaining in the tournament Sarah, Alex and Bianca bravely, boldly put their final title predictions on the record for all to hear — no take-backs! Then, get extra fired up for tonight’s big games by taking a walk down memory lane with Dawn Staley, Sarah Strong, Rori Harmon and some other friends of the show — all of whom just happen to be competing this weekend in Phoenix! Plus, Sabrina Ionescu and Breanna Stewart stay put, a Strong showing pays off, and a fan favorite must weather the Storm once again. 


The NCAA basketball schedule can be found here  


The NWSL schedule can be found here


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Big Citrus jumps on the show for a quick check-in before this weekend&rsquo;s big college hoops match-ups. With just four teams remaining in the tournament Sarah, Alex and Bianca bravely, boldly put their final title predictions on the record for all to hear &mdash; no take-backs! Then, get extra fired up for tonight&rsquo;s big games by taking a walk down memory lane with Dawn Staley, Sarah Strong, Rori Harmon and some other friends of the show &mdash; all of whom just happen to be competing this weekend in Phoenix! Plus, Sabrina Ionescu and Breanna Stewart stay put, a Strong showing pays off, and a fan favorite must weather the Storm once again.&nbsp;
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The NCAA basketball schedule can be found <a href="https://www.ncaa.com/scoreboard/basketball-women/d1" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.ncaa.com/scoreboard/basketball-women/d1&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1775248981684000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1sJ44SvDXWaScR0DAuwQWU">here</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;
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Big Citrus jumps on the show for a quick check-in before this weekend’s big college hoops match-ups. With just four teams remaining in the tournament Sarah, Alex and Bianca bravely, boldly put their final title predictions on the record for all to hear — no take-backs! Then, get extra fired up for tonight’s big games by taking a walk down memory lane with Dawn Staley, Sarah Strong, Rori Harmon and some other friends of the show — all of whom just happen to be competing this weekend in Phoenix! Plus, Sabrina Ionescu and Breanna Stewart stay put, a Strong showing pays off, and a fan favorite must weather the Storm once again. 

Making Picks with Integrity with Big Citrus

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Julia Tocheri and Tessa Bonhomme of the PWHL’s Jocks in Jills podcast join Sarah to discuss the white hot Boston Fleet, why the league’s expansion teams have struggled mightily in their first year, and whether the PWHL might soon be playing in a town near you. Plus, everyone is headed to Phoenix, a few LinkedIn profiles just removed their “open to work” badges, and now’s the time to pull out that perfect 10. 
The latest USWNT roster is here, and the schedule of friendlies vs. Japan is here
Watch the video of NiJaree Canady receiving her AUSL Golden Ticket here
Listen to the latest episode of Jocks In Jills 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 
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Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky: @biancahillier.bsky.social

Julia Tocheri and Tessa Bonhomme of the PWHL&rsquo;s Jocks in Jills podcast join Sarah to discuss the white hot Boston Fleet, why the league&rsquo;s expansion teams have struggled mightily in their first year, and whether the PWHL might soon be playing in a town near you. Plus, everyone is headed to Phoenix, a few LinkedIn profiles just removed their &ldquo;open to work&rdquo; badges, and now&rsquo;s the time to pull out that perfect 10.&nbsp;
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<li>The latest USWNT roster is <a href="https://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2026/04/uswnt/hayes-names-26-player-roster-for-april-matches-against-japan-sophia-wilson-tierna-davidson">here</a>, and the schedule of friendlies vs. Japan is <a href="https://www.ussoccer.com/schedule-tickets/uswnt">here</a></li>
<li>Watch the video of NiJaree Canady receiving her AUSL Golden Ticket&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DWaOfu4DERZ/?igsh=Z2NibnA3a3hpa3Zj">here</a></li>
<li>Listen to the latest episode of Jocks In Jills <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jocks-in-jills/id1727688128">here</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li>You can now WATCH Sarah&rsquo;s interviews! Subscribe to&nbsp;<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>Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com">goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com</a>&nbsp;</li>
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<li>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>&nbsp;</li>
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Julia Tocheri and Tessa Bonhomme of the PWHL’s Jocks in Jills podcast join Sarah to discuss the white hot Boston Fleet, why the league’s expansion teams have struggled mightily in their first year, and whether the PWHL might soon be playing in a town near you. Plus, everyone is headed to Phoenix, a few LinkedIn profiles just removed their “open to work” badges, and now’s the time to pull out that perfect 10. 

Playing With A Goat Is Probably Hard with Tessa Bonhomme & Julia Tocheri

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/91a349ea-a999-483a-bf38-b42000187c02/transcript

New Year, New Leagues: Women’s Elite Rugby with Dr. Jessica Hammond-Graf and Betty Nguyen

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