With AUSL’s second season kicking off today, a pair of Portland Cascade players – Sis Bates and Megan Grant – join Sarah to discuss playing for one of the league’s new expansion teams. Sis shares why she thinks rookies like Megan are the most prepared for game one of a new season, then Megan reveals the secret sauce behind her record-breaking senior season and talks about her desire to make softball more diverse and inclusive. Plus, it’s in the hole, thanks for the trust issues, and college kids go global.
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With AUSL&rsquo;s second season kicking off today, a pair of Portland Cascade players &ndash; Sis Bates and Megan Grant &ndash; join Sarah to discuss playing for one of the league&rsquo;s new expansion teams. Sis shares why she thinks rookies like Megan are the most prepared for game one of a new season, then Megan reveals the secret sauce behind her record-breaking senior season and talks about her desire to make softball more diverse and inclusive. Plus, it&rsquo;s in the hole, thanks for the trust issues, and college kids go global.
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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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With AUSL’s second season kicking off today, a pair of Portland Cascade players – Sis Bates and Megan Grant – join Sarah to discuss playing for one of the league’s new expansion teams. Sis shares why she thinks rookies like Megan are the most prepared for game one of a new season, then Megan reveals the secret sauce behind her record-breaking senior season and talks about her desire to make softball more diverse and inclusive. Plus, it’s in the hole, thanks for the trust issues, and college kids go global.

Swinging Free with Sis Bates and Megan Grant

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/0a7bbc8f-3141-4c78-a6b4-b463017ff2b2/transcript

Good Game is celebrating our 500th episode! To mark the milestone, Sarah is joined by the winningest coach in WNBA history, Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve. They talk about the WNBA’s officiating woes, how the league can take more action against online hate, Olivia Miles’ stellar rookie season, and what Cheryl is most looking forward to in her sixth go-round as a WNBA All-Star coach this weekend. Plus, shooting stars in a city of ‘em, prepping for Coop vs. Spoon, and sharpening the talons. 


Will you be in Chicago for WNBA All-Star Weekend? Come out to our live show TODAY! Location: Level Sporting Club: 3343 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60657. Stop by from 12:30-3pm, with our live taping getting underway around 2pm


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Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky: @biancahillier.bsky.social

Good Game is celebrating our 500th episode! To mark the milestone, Sarah is joined by the winningest coach in WNBA history, Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve. They talk about the WNBA&rsquo;s officiating woes, how the league can take more action against online hate, Olivia Miles&rsquo; stellar rookie season, and what Cheryl is most looking forward to in her sixth go-round as a WNBA All-Star coach this weekend. Plus, shooting stars in a city of &lsquo;em, prepping for Coop vs. Spoon, and sharpening the talons.&nbsp;
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Good Game is celebrating our 500th episode! To mark the milestone, Sarah is joined by the winningest coach in WNBA history, Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve. They talk about the WNBA’s officiating woes, how the league can take more action against online hate, Olivia Miles’ stellar rookie season, and what Cheryl is most looking forward to in her sixth go-round as a WNBA All-Star coach this weekend. Plus, shooting stars in a city of ‘em, prepping for Coop vs. Spoon, and sharpening the talons. 

Episode 500! - Good Problems with Cheryl Reeve

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/2a716f93-f26d-4973-94a2-b4910027d252/transcript

Veteran sports reporter Holly Rowe joins Sarah to discuss her nearly 30 years covering the WNBA, why she thinks commissioner Cathy Engelbert deserves more credit, getting W conversations out of the comments and into real life, and how the parties and sponsor activations at All-Star Weekend show just how much the league has grown. Plus, the queen is back, it’s a win or go home game in the AUSL, and track and field stars hit the Big Apple.
Will you be in Chicago for WNBA All-Star Weekend? Come out to our live show THIS FRIDAY! Location: Level Sporting Club: 3343 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60657. Stop by from 12:30-3pm, with our live taping getting underway around 2pm.
The AUSL playoff schedule is here
Check out Jordy Skin here
Read Hallie Grossman’s feature on Sophie Cunningham here
The USATF National Championship broadcast 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

Veteran sports reporter Holly Rowe joins Sarah to discuss her nearly 30 years covering the WNBA, why she thinks commissioner Cathy Engelbert deserves more credit, getting W conversations out of the comments and into real life, and how the parties and sponsor activations at All-Star Weekend show just how much the league has grown. Plus, the queen is back, it&rsquo;s a win or go home game in the AUSL, and track and field stars hit the Big Apple.
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<li aria-level="1">Will you be in Chicago for WNBA All-Star Weekend? Come out to our live show THIS FRIDAY! Location: Level Sporting Club: 3343 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60657. Stop by from 12:30-3pm, with our live taping getting underway around 2pm.</li>
<li aria-level="1">The AUSL playoff schedule is <a href="https://theausl.com/schedule/?season=369&amp;matchtype=p&amp;network=g&amp;device=c&amp;adposition=&amp;keyword=womens+softball+professional+league&amp;utm_term=womens+softball+professional+league&amp;utm_campaign=smg-ausl-evergreen&amp;utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=paid-search&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=22450055650&amp;gbraid=0AAAAA_XiSPzWRQCmZSCH01IwdIQA4YjKj&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjw1IHTBhAaEiwA4AYNFp5Nhli4KHGgg3V42OCmppp1EPo_uSewR5IchcDqnZnz4YEmFBXTmhoCBnYQAvD_BwE">here</a></li>
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<li aria-level="1">Read Hallie Grossman&rsquo;s feature on Sophie Cunningham <a href="https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/49306657/sophie-cunningham-finger-point-indiana-fever-wnba">here</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">The USATF National Championship broadcast schedule is <a href="https://www.nbcsports.com/olympics/news/usa-track-and-field-championships-2026-how-to-watch-schedule-preview">here</a></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>
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Veteran sports reporter Holly Rowe joins Sarah to discuss her nearly 30 years covering the WNBA, why she thinks commissioner Cathy Engelbert deserves more credit, getting W conversations out of the comments and into real life, and how the parties and sponsor activations at All-Star Weekend show just how much the league has grown. Plus, the queen is back, it’s a win or go home game in the AUSL, and track and field stars hit the Big Apple.

Putting It On Main with Holly Rowe

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/ad021054-bec7-45f3-8587-b490001b79a2/transcript

Heidi Smith, author of the book “Play On: From Adversity to Advantage Through 140 Years of Women’s Soccer” joins Sarah for the first installment of a brand new Good Game series called “Built By Women: The Story of Soccer in the U.S.” Heidi and Sarah discuss the history of women’s soccer, the decades-long bans that kept women around the world out of the game, and how the growth and success of women’s soccer in the U.S. created global change. 

“Built By Women: The Story of Soccer in the U.S.” was inspired by the FIFA Men’s World Cup — ‘cause you know Big Citrus was watching and thinking about the *women’s* national team (the one with FOUR stars on their jersey!). Unlike pretty much any other country in the world, the United States fell in love with footie primarily through women – through the success of the ‘96 Olympic gold medalists, the ‘99ers, and all of our truly global superstar women players. So with next summer’s FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics in two years, we thought it was a good time to trace the roots of the beautiful game here in the United States. Stay tuned for more episodes in the series over the coming weeks!


Buy Heidi’s book 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


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Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky: @biancahillier.bsky.social

Heidi Smith, author of the book &ldquo;Play On: From Adversity to Advantage Through 140 Years of Women&rsquo;s Soccer&rdquo; joins Sarah for the first installment of a brand new Good Game series called &ldquo;Built By Women: The Story of Soccer in the U.S.&rdquo; Heidi and Sarah discuss the history of women&rsquo;s soccer, the decades-long bans that kept women around the world out of the game, and how the growth and success of women&rsquo;s soccer in the U.S. created global change.&nbsp;
&ldquo;Built By Women: The Story of Soccer in the U.S.&rdquo; was inspired by the FIFA Men&rsquo;s World Cup &mdash; &lsquo;cause you know Big Citrus was watching and thinking about the *women&rsquo;s* national team (the one with FOUR stars on their jersey!). Unlike pretty much any other country in the world, the United States fell in love with footie primarily through women &ndash; through the success of the &lsquo;96 Olympic gold medalists, the &lsquo;99ers, and all of our truly global superstar women players. So with next summer&rsquo;s FIFA Women&rsquo;s World Cup in Brazil and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics in two years, we thought it was a good time to trace the roots of the beautiful game here in the United States. Stay tuned for more episodes in the series over the coming weeks!
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Heidi Smith, author of the book “Play On: From Adversity to Advantage Through 140 Years of Women’s Soccer” joins Sarah for the first installment of a brand new Good Game series called “Built By Women: The Story of Soccer in the U.S.” Heidi and Sarah discuss the history of women’s soccer, the decades-long bans that kept women around the world out of the game, and how the growth and success of women’s soccer in the U.S. created global change.   “Built By Women: The Story of Soccer in the U.S.” was inspired by the FIFA Men’s World Cup — ‘cause you know Big Citrus was watching and thinking about the *women’s* national team (the one with FOUR stars on their jersey!). Unlike pretty much any other country in the world, the United States fell in love with footie primarily through women – through the success of the ‘96 Olympic gold medalists, the ‘99ers, and all of our truly global superstar women players. So with next summer’s FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics in two years, we thought it was a good time to trace the roots of the beautiful game here in the United States. Stay tuned for more episodes in the series over the coming weeks!

 Built By Women: The Story of Soccer in the U.S. with Heidi Smith 

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/bbd1063d-a924-4678-9c99-b48f002196e6/transcript

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