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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Follow the WER on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rugbyevolved/?hl=en" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/rugbyevolved/?hl%3Den&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1736452108772000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1erUe1bgCVfZVgXpxpd0mU">here</a>
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Follow WER player Emma Farnan on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/emfarnan/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/emfarnan/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1736452108772000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3zjRPqQCzRrtrb8bOoiROv">here</a>
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<li dir="ltr">Follow Dr. Jessica Hammond-Graf on X <a href="https://x.com/dr_hammondgraf?lang=en">here</a></li>
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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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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

UConn basketball standouts KK Arnold and Sarah Strong join Sarah to discuss the pressure of being the No. 1 overall seed in this year’s NCAA tourney, the advice they’re giving their freshmen and transfer teammates about being a Husky in March, their fave TikTok dances, and playing for a softer, gentler Geno Auriemma. Plus, Jordan Robinson and Emma Baccellieri join Sarah to talk WNBA CBA negotiations, Angel Reese gets to the point, and hockey stars take Hollywood. 
The PWHL schedule can be found here
Order your copy of Court Queens by Emma Baccellieri and Jordan Robinson here
Compete in the Good Game bracket challenge! Fill out your bracket here
And make sure to enter the “Welcome To The March Madness” challenge too! That bracket is 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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UConn basketball standouts KK Arnold and Sarah Strong join Sarah to discuss the pressure of being the No. 1 overall seed in this year&rsquo;s NCAA tourney, the advice they&rsquo;re giving their freshmen and transfer teammates about being a Husky in March, their fave TikTok dances, and playing for a softer, gentler Geno Auriemma. Plus, Jordan Robinson and Emma Baccellieri join Sarah to talk WNBA CBA negotiations, Angel Reese gets to the point, and hockey stars take Hollywood.&nbsp;
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<li>The PWHL schedule can be found <a href="https://www.thepwhl.com/en/schedule">here</a></li>
<li>Order your copy of Court Queens by Emma Baccellieri and Jordan Robinson&nbsp;<a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/court-queens-celebrate-the-players-teams-and-history-of-women-s-basketball-emma-baccellieri/61c33d9c4f758528">here</a></li>
<li>Compete in the Good Game bracket challenge! Fill out your bracket&nbsp;<a href="https://fantasy.espn.com/games/tournament-challenge-bracket-women-2026/group?id=bba82e94-7fb2-472d-a685-df76bdca18e5&amp;joining=true">here</a></li>
<li>And make sure to enter the &ldquo;Welcome To The March Madness&rdquo; challenge too! That bracket is&nbsp;<a href="https://fantasy.espn.com/tc/sharer?challengeId=278&amp;from=espn&amp;context=GROUP_INVITE&amp;edition=espn-en&amp;groupId=73442c55-bf71-4500-bbe6-b86262b197cb">here</a></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>
<li>Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky:&nbsp;<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/sarahspain.com">@sarahspain.com</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/spain2323">@Spain2323</a></li>
<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>
<li>Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky:&nbsp;<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/biancahillier.bsky.social">@biancahillier.bsky.social</a></li>
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UConn basketball standouts KK Arnold and Sarah Strong join Sarah to discuss the pressure of being the No. 1 overall seed in this year’s NCAA tourney, the advice they’re giving their freshmen and transfer teammates about being a Husky in March, their fave TikTok dances, and playing for a softer, gentler Geno Auriemma. Plus, Jordan Robinson and Emma Baccellieri join Sarah to talk WNBA CBA negotiations, Angel Reese gets to the point, and hockey stars take Hollywood. 

The Mist & The Mask with Sarah Strong and KK Arnold

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/2a684e40-1c35-4cb2-a4c8-b41000130440/transcript

Big Citrus recaps their trip to the Boston Legacy FC inaugural home opener -- from the energy inside Gillette Stadium and the New Kids On The Block halftime show to the pre-game fun at the Lazy Nut Tavern and how the NWSL's mess of a mixed zone has producer Alex dreaming of being back at the Olympics. Plus, Selection Sunday reveals the Madness to come, a Masters-ful Paralympics wrap, another record setting night in Nebraska, and red cards and ref cams mean the NWSL is back! 
Compete in the Good Game bracket challenge! Fill out your bracket here
Watch the video of Kiki Van Zanten wish younger sister Mimi good luck ahead of her first NWSL game here
Watch Canada’s final shot to win Paralympic curling gold 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

Big Citrus recaps their trip to the Boston Legacy FC inaugural home opener -- from the energy inside Gillette Stadium and the New Kids On The Block halftime show to the pre-game fun at the Lazy Nut Tavern and how the NWSL's mess of a mixed zone has producer Alex dreaming of being back at the Olympics. Plus, Selection Sunday reveals the Madness to come, a Masters-ful Paralympics wrap, another record setting night in Nebraska, and red cards and ref cams mean the NWSL is back!&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Compete in the Good Game bracket challenge! Fill out your bracket <a href="https://fantasy.espn.com/games/tournament-challenge-bracket-women-2026/group?id=bba82e94-7fb2-472d-a685-df76bdca18e5&amp;joining=true">here</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Watch the video of Kiki Van Zanten wish younger sister Mimi good luck ahead of her first NWSL game <a href="https://www.instagram.com/reels/DVzI2_9EpDU/">here</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Watch Canada&rsquo;s final shot to win Paralympic curling gold <a href="https://www.instagram.com/reels/DV34CtOFXvO/">here</a>&nbsp;</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>
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<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>
</ul>

Big Citrus recaps their trip to the Boston Legacy FC inaugural home opener -- from the energy inside Gillette Stadium and the New Kids On The Block halftime show to the pre-game fun at the Lazy Nut Tavern and how the NWSL's mess of a mixed zone has producer Alex dreaming of being back at the Olympics. Plus, Selection Sunday reveals the Madness to come, a Masters-ful Paralympics wrap, another record setting night in Nebraska, and red cards and ref cams mean the NWSL is back! 

Not Enough Swans with Big Citrus

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/233b3179-29a0-4826-b1ed-b40f00350853/transcript

Twenty-two-time Paralympic medalist Oksana Masters joins Sarah to discuss her three gold medal finishes in Italy so far, how she’s made a home for herself in the “pain cave,” and why this weekend’s cross-country 20k is the race she circled on her calendar as soon as the Paralympic schedule came out. Plus, the U.S. catches up on a Canadian trend, it’s time to prep the bracket printing presses, and with so many meetings going late into the night can we call WNBA CBA negotiations pillow talk at this point? 


The NWSL schedule can be found here


The link to RSVP for the free NWSL watch party in NYC is here


The schedule for the FIBA World Cup Qualifiers is here


Watch the FIBA3x3 tournament here


The Indian Wells schedule is 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

Twenty-two-time Paralympic medalist Oksana Masters joins Sarah to discuss her three gold medal finishes in Italy so far, how she&rsquo;s made a home for herself in the &ldquo;pain cave,&rdquo; and why this weekend&rsquo;s cross-country 20k is the race she circled on her calendar as soon as the Paralympic schedule came out. Plus, the U.S. catches up on a Canadian trend, it&rsquo;s time to prep the bracket printing presses, and with so many meetings going late into the night can we call WNBA CBA negotiations pillow talk at this point?&nbsp;
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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=1773456301859000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1XTQNoSRKiFLq4M4pomeUy">here</a>
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The link to RSVP for the free NWSL watch party in NYC is&nbsp;<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nwsl-2026-kickoff-watch-party-tickets-1983561930129?aff=oddtdtcreator" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nwsl-2026-kickoff-watch-party-tickets-1983561930129?aff%3Doddtdtcreator&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1773456301874000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0neWAK-JurU4Dmbpu1-CcL">here</a>
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The schedule for the FIBA World Cup Qualifiers is <a href="https://www.fiba.basketball/en/games" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.fiba.basketball/en/games&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1773456301859000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0EkkPzMFinDs1mrfEh2-VD">here</a>
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Watch the FIBA3x3 tournament <a href="https://www.youtube.com/fiba3x3" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.youtube.com/fiba3x3&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1773456301859000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1zriZjs73xkQgCyFnj4cCe">here</a>
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The Indian Wells schedule is <a href="https://bnpparibasopen.com/schedule/order-of-play" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://bnpparibasopen.com/schedule/order-of-play&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1773456301859000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0nsFv7MYp8M4eVbi_z8owe">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=1773456301859000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1YzdUUZqbrz79CdVQ8zfv7">@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=1773456301859000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1jSNIS_hEVSO7JJP4N3jL3">Good Game playlist 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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Twenty-two-time Paralympic medalist Oksana Masters joins Sarah to discuss her three gold medal finishes in Italy so far, how she’s made a home for herself in the “pain cave,” and why this weekend’s cross-country 20k is the race she circled on her calendar as soon as the Paralympic schedule came out. Plus, the U.S. catches up on a Canadian trend, it’s time to prep the bracket printing presses, and with so many meetings going late into the night can we call WNBA CBA negotiations pillow talk at this point? 

The Second Start Line with Oksana Masters

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/3b896c2b-a690-49e6-a0a2-b40c002e6258/transcript

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

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