The Paris Olympics concluded with plenty of drama and last-minute heroics—we’re here to unpack it all, from USA Basketball’s gold medal slugfest to Emma Hayes making USWNT captain Lindsey Horan cry. Plus, a full breakdown of the gymnastics drama surrounding Jordan Chiles’ bronze medal and some Olympic history that even producer Alex didn’t know!
Read more about the history of the Tour de France Femmes via this 2022 story that producer Alex wrote and – if you want to learn more – check out Kathryn Bertine’s memoir, Stand
Want to watch the 2024 Tour de France Femmes? Here’s a schedule / TV info


Read more about the history of Olympic poetry here


Send us your haikus! The IOC might not award Olympic medals in poetry anymore, but maybe we will! Send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com or leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070


Follow Sarah on social! X: @SarahSpain Instagram: @Spain2323


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The Paris Olympics concluded with plenty of drama and last-minute heroics—we’re here to unpack it all, from USA Basketball’s gold medal slugfest to Emma Hayes making USWNT captain Lindsey Horan cry. Plus, a full breakdown of the gymnastics drama surrounding Jordan Chiles’ bronze medal and some Olympic history that even producer Alex didn’t know!
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<li dir="ltr">Read more about the history of the Tour de France Femmes via <a href="https://www.nbcsports.com/on-her-turf/news/womens-tour-de-france-revival-is-reminder-that-the-fight-for-equality-is-far-from-over" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.nbcsports.com/on-her-turf/news/womens-tour-de-france-revival-is-reminder-that-the-fight-for-equality-is-far-from-over&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1723514004633000&amp;usg=AOvVaw051ygggamtbr_TOZk7Oc42">this 2022 story</a> that producer Alex wrote and – if you want to learn more – check out <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/stand-a-memoir-on-activism-a-manual-for-progress-what-really-happens-when-we-stand-on-the-front-lines-of-change-kathryn-bertine/15815883?ean=9781735901428" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://bookshop.org/p/books/stand-a-memoir-on-activism-a-manual-for-progress-what-really-happens-when-we-stand-on-the-front-lines-of-change-kathryn-bertine/15815883?ean%3D9781735901428&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1723514004633000&amp;usg=AOvVaw39hEG1fKCJR8E1SN-7qQ_j">Kathryn Bertine’s memoir, Stand</a></li>
<li dir="ltr">Want to watch the 2024 Tour de France Femmes? Here’s a <a href="https://www.peacocktv.com/sports/cycling" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.peacocktv.com/sports/cycling&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1723514004633000&amp;usg=AOvVaw35Tft7f60a4eBo2t2hZuuU">schedule / TV info</a> </li>
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Read more about the history of Olympic poetry <a href="https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/poetry-was-an-official-olympic-event-for-nearly-40-years-what-happened-180984838/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/poetry-was-an-official-olympic-event-for-nearly-40-years-what-happened-180984838/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1723514004633000&amp;usg=AOvVaw25GHOdC49umv-R-Ab-rT9R">here</a>
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Send us your haikus! The IOC might not award Olympic medals in poetry anymore, but maybe we will! Send us a note at <a href="mailto:goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com">goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com</a> or leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070
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Follow Sarah on social! X:<a href="https://x.com/SarahSpain" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://x.com/SarahSpain&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1723514004633000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1vqlUEQCdc5CJqPml82-4a"> @SarahSpain</a> Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/spain2323" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/spain2323&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1723514004633000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0rur8IIPAQ-HYc_Y_tXqWo"> @Spain2323</a>
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Follow producer Misha Jones! X:<a href="https://x.com/mishthejrnalist" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://x.com/mishthejrnalist&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1723514004633000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1jpsJ197BoFB4Q7U30aLC2"> @mishthejrnalist </a>Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/mishthejrnalist/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/mishthejrnalist/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1723514004633000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2KgpGkT_vkDrkQRVARf1mg"> @mishthejrnalist</a> TikTok:<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@mishthejrnalist" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.tiktok.com/@mishthejrnalist&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1723514004633000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3EiAZJzdiO5Ugoa3ptWpto"> @mishthejrnalist</a>
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Follow producer Alex Azzi! X:<a href="https://x.com/byalexazzi" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://x.com/byalexazzi&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1723514004633000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1Q7aYCPdDtv7XTH0wV8J6j"> @ByAlexAzzi</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.

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The Paris Olympics concluded with plenty of drama and last-minute heroics—we’re here to unpack it all, from USA Basketball’s gold medal slugfest to Emma Hayes making USWNT captain Lindsey Horan cry. Plus, a full breakdown of the gymnastics drama surrounding Jordan Chiles’ bronze medal and some Olympic history that even producer Alex didn’t know!

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