Defector tennis writer Giri Nathan joins Sarah to discuss the Australian Open and the start of the 2026 tennis season, which players might push the trio that’s been at the top of the game for the last few years, and the pros and cons of a WTA/ATP merger. Plus, showing up with pride, a footy rumor we’re trying to ignore, and it’s deja vu all over again in Storrs, Connecticut.


Follow Giri Nathan on Bluesky here


Check out Chelsea Gray’s back-to-back three-pointers here


Read The Athletic’s Chris Johnston’s reports on the Olympic hockey test event here, here, and here


Check out the head-to-head comparison between Sarah Strong and Maya Moore here


Watch Abbey Murphy’s incredible move and assist here


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Defector tennis writer Giri Nathan joins Sarah to discuss the Australian Open and the start of the 2026 tennis season, which players might push the trio that&rsquo;s been at the top of the game for the last few years, and the pros and cons of a WTA/ATP merger. Plus, showing up with pride, a footy rumor we&rsquo;re trying to ignore, and it&rsquo;s deja vu all over again in Storrs, Connecticut.
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Follow Giri Nathan on Bluesky <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/girinathan.bsky.social" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://bsky.app/profile/girinathan.bsky.social&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1768273035697000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2so3620tPFt8HYL6H5Xjzt">here</a>
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Check out Chelsea Gray&rsquo;s back-to-back three-pointers <a href="https://x.com/haushoops/status/2009802977905697265?s=20" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://x.com/haushoops/status/2009802977905697265?s%3D20&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1768273035697000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3aSYNd4e_2V08hdVJB-_IF">here</a>
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Read The Athletic&rsquo;s Chris Johnston&rsquo;s reports on the Olympic hockey test event <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6958181/2026/01/09/olympic-hockey-rink-construction-first-look/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6958181/2026/01/09/olympic-hockey-rink-construction-first-look/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1768273035697000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2coVgc9-pNSP6PTXPeFyWX">here</a>, <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6959537/2026/01/10/olympic-hockey-rink-test-game-player-reaction/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6959537/2026/01/10/olympic-hockey-rink-test-game-player-reaction/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1768273035697000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0QRs9gQPlWMaV9bR0_4OOY">here</a>, and <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6961335/2026/01/11/olympic-hockey-arena-iihf-president/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6961335/2026/01/11/olympic-hockey-arena-iihf-president/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1768273035697000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0Wz4KfNQORHiBqUk6XGFcR">here</a>
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Check out the head-to-head comparison between Sarah Strong and Maya Moore <a href="https://x.com/mccrevenjake/status/2009332637983547431" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://x.com/mccrevenjake/status/2009332637983547431&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1768273035697000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3Xg1nsk6KShcOLnbrQn6z9">here</a>
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Watch Abbey Murphy&rsquo;s incredible move and assist <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/cjzero.bsky.social/post/3mc62pxjoxk25" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://bsky.app/profile/cjzero.bsky.social/post/3mc62pxjoxk25&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1768273035697000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3PfRH_nQ6RMwNXJLmH93K5">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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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

Defector tennis writer Giri Nathan joins Sarah to discuss the Australian Open and the start of the 2026 tennis season, which players might push the trio that’s been at the top of the game for the last few years, and the pros and cons of a WTA/ATP merger. Plus, showing up with pride, a footy rumor we’re trying to ignore, and it’s deja vu all over again in Storrs, Connecticut.

The Happy Slam with Giri Nathan

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