Angel City FC goalkeeper Angelina Anderson joins Sarah to talk handling multiple transitions between starter and backup roles with her NWSL club, her reaction to new ACFC head coach Alexander Straus, the battle for the USWNT keeper job, and what Emma Hayes is like as a manager. Plus, USA Hockey & Oklahoma Gymnastics put trophies on the shelf, a big turnout for college softball’s Big Swing, and a perplexing NWSL announcement.
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Angel City FC goalkeeper Angelina Anderson joins Sarah to talk handling multiple transitions between starter and backup roles with her NWSL club, her reaction to new ACFC head coach Alexander Straus, the battle for the USWNT keeper job, and what Emma Hayes is like as a manager. Plus, USA Hockey &amp; Oklahoma Gymnastics put trophies on the shelf, a big turnout for college softball&rsquo;s Big Swing, and a perplexing NWSL announcement.
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<li aria-level="1">Follow Angelina on Instagram<a href="https://www.instagram.com/angelinaanderson_/?hl=en"> here</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Ahead of our 200th episode, let us know what belongs in the Good Game glossary! Send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky:<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/sarahspain.com"> @sarahspain.com</a> Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/spain2323"> @Spain2323</a></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.

Good Game with Sarah Spain

Angel City FC goalkeeper Angelina Anderson joins Sarah to talk handling multiple transitions between starter and backup roles with her NWSL club, her reaction to new ACFC head coach Alexander Straus, the battle for the USWNT keeper job, and what Emma Hayes is like as a manager. Plus, USA Hockey & Oklahoma Gymnastics put trophies on the shelf, a big turnout for college softball’s Big Swing, and a perplexing NWSL announcement.

Smashin' It with Angelina Anderson

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It’s a three-guest episode, y’all. First, with the WNBA and WNBPA reaching a verbal agreement on a new CBA, ESPN’s Alexa Philippou joins Sarah to break down the biggest takeaways from the new deal. Then, Vanderbilt basketball head coach Shea Ralph and superstar sophomore guard Mikayla Blakes join to discuss the program’s best season in years, share the quirkiest things about each other, and debunk the myth that some sort of magical fairy dust is powering one high profile, unbeaten opponent (cough, UConn, cough). 
Make sure you’re following Alexa Philippou on Bluesky
Read Maya Goldberg-Safir’s reporting on WNBA CBA negotiations with David Berri here
Read the WNBPA statement and see behind-the-scenes photos from Nneka Ogwumike here
And Alysha Clark’s carousel can be seen here
The livestream for the first day of NCAA Fencing Championships is here 
Reminder! 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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It&rsquo;s a three-guest episode, y&rsquo;all. First, with the WNBA and WNBPA reaching a verbal agreement on a new CBA, ESPN&rsquo;s Alexa Philippou joins Sarah to break down the biggest takeaways from the new deal. Then, Vanderbilt basketball head coach Shea Ralph and superstar sophomore guard Mikayla Blakes join to discuss the program&rsquo;s best season in years, share the quirkiest things about each other, and debunk the myth that some sort of magical fairy dust is powering one high profile, unbeaten opponent (cough, UConn, cough).&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Make sure you&rsquo;re following Alexa Philippou <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/alexaphilippou.bsky.social">on Bluesky</a></li>
<li>Read Maya Goldberg-Safir&rsquo;s reporting on WNBA CBA negotiations with David Berri&nbsp;<a href="https://wnbaroughnotes.substack.com/p/rough-notes-the-wrong-side-of-history?utm_campaign=email-half-post&amp;r=25oq5z&amp;utm_source=substack&amp;utm_medium=email">here</a></li>
<li>Read the WNBPA statement and see behind-the-scenes photos from Nneka Ogwumike&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DWCAELkFMCM/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==">here</a></li>
<li>And Alysha Clark&rsquo;s carousel can be seen&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DWCZzqdiXdV/?img_index=1">here</a></li>
<li>The livestream for the first day of NCAA Fencing Championships is&nbsp;<a href="https://fightingirish.com/ncaa-fencing-championships-livestreams/">here</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li>Reminder! 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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It’s a three-guest episode, y’all. First, with the WNBA and WNBPA reaching a verbal agreement on a new CBA, ESPN’s Alexa Philippou joins Sarah to break down the biggest takeaways from the new deal. Then, Vanderbilt basketball head coach Shea Ralph and superstar sophomore guard Mikayla Blakes join to discuss the program’s best season in years, share the quirkiest things about each other, and debunk the myth that some sort of magical fairy dust is powering one high profile, unbeaten opponent (cough, UConn, cough). 

New CBA + Elevating The Joy with Shea Ralph and Mikayla Blakes

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/91122e6a-540f-497e-bac6-b41200135f6a/transcript

With March Madness getting underway, Texas point guard Rori Harmon joins Sarah to discuss the Longhorns’ commanding win over South Carolina in the SEC Tournament, playing bigger than her size, and what it means for Vic Schaefer to say she's the best defender he's ever coached. Plus, how time off the court rehabbing a knee injury made her consider being a GM down the line, her emotions ahead of her final NCAA tournament run, and a three-word scouting report for opponents UCLA and UConn.


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 


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

With March Madness getting underway, Texas point guard Rori Harmon joins Sarah to discuss the Longhorns&rsquo; commanding win over South Carolina in the SEC Tournament, playing bigger than her size, and what it means for Vic Schaefer to say she's the best defender he's ever coached. Plus,&nbsp;how time off the court rehabbing a knee injury made her consider being a GM down the line, her emotions ahead of her final NCAA tournament run, and&nbsp;a three-word scouting report for opponents UCLA and UConn.
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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" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://fantasy.espn.com/games/tournament-challenge-bracket-women-2026/group?id%3Dbba82e94-7fb2-472d-a685-df76bdca18e5%26joining%3Dtrue&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1773854258027000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3IUjky-ee3jVOIj4_VPvXZ">here</a>&nbsp;
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And make sure to enter the &ldquo;Welcome To The March Madness&rdquo; challenge too! That bracket is <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" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://fantasy.espn.com/tc/sharer?challengeId%3D278%26from%3Despn%26context%3DGROUP_INVITE%26edition%3Despn-en%26groupId%3D73442c55-bf71-4500-bbe6-b86262b197cb&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1773854258027000&amp;usg=AOvVaw17dr4i8fy5a1_JCfPVtFol">here</a>&nbsp;
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With March Madness getting underway, Texas point guard Rori Harmon joins Sarah to discuss the Longhorns’ commanding win over South Carolina in the SEC Tournament, playing bigger than her size, and what it means for Vic Schaefer to say she's the best defender he's ever coached. Plus, how time off the court rehabbing a knee injury made her consider being a GM down the line, her emotions ahead of her final NCAA tournament run, and a three-word scouting report for opponents UCLA and UConn.

The Bio Is Getting Long with Rori Harmon

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/19da7d1e-054d-4295-888d-b41001208dec/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 
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

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;
<ul>
<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>
</ul>

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

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