Ben Pickman, women’s basketball writer and podcast host at The Athletic, joins Sarah to talk about the WNBA’s newly-announced expansion teams, DeWanna Bonner’s midseason move to Phoenix, what to expect at this weekend’s All-Star game, and his thoughts on the discrepancy between media, fan and player All-Star voting. Plus, the Diana Taurasi bench unveiling is set, when hotties can’t hoop and other Slice emails, and one young soccer player’s legacy is already in full bloom.


Watch The L Word’s painful basketball scene here


Listen to Sarah on Jemele Hill’s Spolitics podcast  here


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Ben Pickman, women&rsquo;s basketball writer and podcast host at The Athletic, joins Sarah to talk about the WNBA&rsquo;s&nbsp;newly-announced expansion teams, DeWanna Bonner&rsquo;s midseason move to Phoenix, what to expect at this weekend&rsquo;s All-Star game, and his thoughts on the discrepancy between media, fan and player All-Star voting. Plus,&nbsp;the Diana Taurasi bench unveiling is set, when hotties can&rsquo;t hoop and other Slice emails, and one young soccer player&rsquo;s legacy is already in full bloom.
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Listen to Sarah on Jemele Hill&rsquo;s Spolitics podcast&nbsp; <a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-spolitics-222755070/episode/ep-37-the-politics-of-dna-285166459/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-spolitics-222755070/episode/ep-37-the-politics-of-dna-285166459/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1752627746969000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2RXcsupYwwz-eYVkXqu-ou">here</a>
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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

Ben Pickman, women’s basketball writer and podcast host at The Athletic, joins Sarah to talk about the WNBA’s newly-announced expansion teams, DeWanna Bonner’s midseason move to Phoenix, what to expect at this weekend’s All-Star game, and his thoughts on the discrepancy between media, fan and player All-Star voting. Plus, the Diana Taurasi bench unveiling is set, when hotties can’t hoop and other Slice emails, and one young soccer player’s legacy is already in full bloom.

Shooters and Unicorns with Ben Pickman

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/c46f84b0-50df-4a45-b6b8-b31b00166a49/transcript

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