The WNBA season begins tomorrow, which means it’s time for the return of The Shootaround, Good Game’s WNBA season preview. Sarah breaks down each and every W squad to get you prepped for tipoff, starting with the Eastern Conference squads. Plus, grab your mittens, it’s the 11th hour, and complaints hit the clay.
Listen to Napheesa Collier’s full interview on NPR here 
Watch the “Watch, Read, Listen” segment where Aurora FC President Saara Hassoun recommends Good Game here
You can now WATCH Sarah’s interviews! Subscribe to @iHeartWomensSports on YouTube and check out the Good Game playlist here
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The WNBA season begins tomorrow, which means it&rsquo;s time for the return of The Shootaround, Good Game&rsquo;s WNBA season preview. Sarah breaks down each and every W squad to get you prepped for tipoff, starting with the Eastern Conference squads. Plus, grab your mittens, it&rsquo;s the 11th hour, and complaints hit the clay.
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Listen to Napheesa Collier&rsquo;s full interview on NPR <a href="https://www.npr.org/2026/05/05/nx-s1-5793789/napheesa-collier-wnba-salary-increase-womens-sports">here</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Watch the &ldquo;Watch, Read, Listen&rdquo; segment where Aurora FC President Saara Hassoun recommends Good Game <a href="https://kstp.com/tcl/twin-cities-live-sponsored/watch-read-listen-saara-hassoun/">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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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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The WNBA season begins tomorrow, which means it’s time for the return of The Shootaround, Good Game’s WNBA season preview. Sarah breaks down each and every W squad to get you prepped for tipoff, starting with the Eastern Conference squads. Plus, grab your mittens, it’s the 11th hour, and complaints hit the clay.

The Shootaround: 2026 WNBA Season Preview - Eastern Conference Teams

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/0b1cf614-8221-4a4f-bf61-b442017d9067/transcript

LA Sparks head coach Lynne Roberts joins Sarah to talk about her early impressions of this year’s Sparks squad, the lessons she’s learned from mentor Tara VanDerveer, and how she had to change her coaching style for the WNBA after spending 27 years in the college system. Then, with Mother’s Day coming up this weekend, Roberts talks about how being a mom made her a better coach, changes to the CBA that will help moms in the league, and the skills she uses both at home and on the court. Plus, your daily reminder that the U.S. is the worst — and this time we’ve got data to prove it. 
Check out the Sickos FC contest here and enter the giveaway here


Follow Coach Lynne Roberts on Instagram here


You can now WATCH Sarah’s interviews! Subscribe to @iHeartWomensSports on YouTube and check out the Good Game playlist here


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LA Sparks head coach Lynne Roberts joins Sarah to talk about her early impressions of this year&rsquo;s Sparks squad, the lessons she&rsquo;s learned from mentor Tara VanDerveer, and how she had to change her coaching style for the WNBA after spending 27 years in the college system. Then, with Mother&rsquo;s Day coming up this weekend, Roberts talks about how being a mom made her a better coach, changes to the CBA that will help moms in the league, and the skills she uses both at home and on the court. Plus, your daily reminder that the U.S. is the worst &mdash; and this time we&rsquo;ve got data to prove it.&nbsp;
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<li dir="ltr">Check out the Sickos FC contest <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/sickosfc.bsky.social/post/3mkzscettsk26" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://bsky.app/profile/sickosfc.bsky.social/post/3mkzscettsk26&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1778121192336000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2PLvW-FRPZ4OjH8L3kMKVW">here</a> and enter the giveaway <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeXgIxQjk6TrKZ0X7pLuDyFyQc1Hc3ci_EDXzcTPPlt24gqZQ/viewform" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeXgIxQjk6TrKZ0X7pLuDyFyQc1Hc3ci_EDXzcTPPlt24gqZQ/viewform&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1778121192336000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2MU6WIHhZwuCUgqdSbxFUX">here</a></li>
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LA Sparks head coach Lynne Roberts joins Sarah to talk about her early impressions of this year’s Sparks squad, the lessons she’s learned from mentor Tara VanDerveer, and how she had to change her coaching style for the WNBA after spending 27 years in the college system. Then, with Mother’s Day coming up this weekend, Roberts talks about how being a mom made her a better coach, changes to the CBA that will help moms in the league, and the skills she uses both at home and on the court. Plus, your daily reminder that the U.S. is the worst — and this time we’ve got data to prove it. 

We’re Gonna Die Trying with Lynne Roberts

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/1716d528-e833-4d1d-ac2e-b442002ab0f7/transcript

Las Vegas Aces guard and defending WNBA champion Jewell Loyd joins Sarah to talk about why returning to the Aces was an easy choice, trying to run it back with A’ja Wilson and company, taking her first offseason vacation, and why she sees Project B as more than a basketball league. Plus, take a seat, one big beautiful Cloud in the Sky, and two of our favorite worlds collide. 
Read The Athletic’s reporting on the PWHL’s expansion plans 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

Las Vegas Aces guard and defending WNBA champion Jewell Loyd joins Sarah to talk about why returning to the Aces was an easy choice, trying to run it back with A&rsquo;ja Wilson and company, taking her first offseason vacation, and why she sees Project B as more than a basketball league. Plus, take a seat, one big beautiful Cloud in the Sky, and two of our favorite worlds collide.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Read The Athletic&rsquo;s reporting on the PWHL&rsquo;s expansion plans <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7250455/2026/05/03/pwhl-expansion-rules-signing-windows/">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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Las Vegas Aces guard and defending WNBA champion Jewell Loyd joins Sarah to talk about why returning to the Aces was an easy choice, trying to run it back with A’ja Wilson and company, taking her first offseason vacation, and why she sees Project B as more than a basketball league. Plus, take a seat, one big beautiful Cloud in the Sky, and two of our favorite worlds collide. 

Ls In Her Name Only with Jewell Loyd

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/05238b0c-5297-43cd-8577-b44100006105/transcript

Seattle Storm guard and one half of the StudBudz, Natisha Hiedeman, joins Sarah to talk about leaving the Minnesota Lynx to sign with the Storm, saying goodbye to StudBudz twin Courtney Williams, and her early impressions of new Storm coach Sonia Raman. Hiedeman also shares some of her top StudBudz moments of all time. Plus, playoff hockey delivers, what comes after the golden ticket, and ‘til death do us part – vows that cover sickness, health, and the National Soccer Hall of Fame.


Check out Alyssa Naeher holding a Triple Espresso baby in each arm here


Check out the NWSL Circle of Parity here


Read The Athletic’s reporting on how National Soccer Hall of Fame inductees choose their presenters here and a full video of the Hall of Fame ceremony here


Read Sportico’s full article naming the Golden State Valkyries the most valuable WNBA franchise here


Follow Natisha Hiedeman on Instagram here and follow the StudBudz 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

Seattle Storm guard and one half of the StudBudz, Natisha Hiedeman, joins Sarah to talk about leaving the Minnesota Lynx to sign with the Storm, saying goodbye to StudBudz twin Courtney Williams, and her early impressions of new Storm coach Sonia Raman. Hiedeman also shares some of her top StudBudz moments of all time. Plus, playoff hockey delivers, what comes after the golden ticket, and &lsquo;til death do us part &ndash; vows that cover sickness, health, and the National Soccer Hall of Fame.
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Check out Alyssa Naeher holding a Triple Espresso baby in each arm <a href="https://www.instagram.com/reels/DX44wLSBVcF/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/reels/DX44wLSBVcF/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1777940707116000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1S0uTyRwP9cI2o8DPjGCOP">here</a>
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Check out the NWSL Circle of Parity <a href="https://watmildon.github.io/NWSLParityChart/#2026" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://watmildon.github.io/NWSLParityChart/%232026&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1777940707116000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1wTC8HbEBZQ62dAB4IlUyS">here</a>
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Read The Athletic&rsquo;s reporting on how National Soccer Hall of Fame inductees choose their presenters&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7245151/2026/05/01/national-soccer-hall-of-fame-womens-soccer/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7245151/2026/05/01/national-soccer-hall-of-fame-womens-soccer/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1777940707116000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1QLczWYKojxJd3AK0FFv3g">here</a> and a full video of the Hall of Fame ceremony <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9px4_U0yMRo" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v%3D9px4_U0yMRo&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1777940707116000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0sCXBf-i3jC8novY9hEXVE">here</a>
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Read Sportico&rsquo;s full article naming the Golden State Valkyries the most valuable WNBA franchise <a href="https://www.sportico.com/valuations/teams/2026/wnba-team-values-2026-valkyries-liberty-fever-1234891620/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.sportico.com/valuations/teams/2026/wnba-team-values-2026-valkyries-liberty-fever-1234891620/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1777940707117000&amp;usg=AOvVaw34oUjYrRFkgnbWf_xVhZp6">here</a>
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Follow Natisha Hiedeman on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/t5poon/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/t5poon/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1777940707117000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1hagDXBEpylUTmJEp6gfOF">here</a> and follow the StudBudz <a href="https://www.instagram.com/stud.budz/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/stud.budz/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1777940707117000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0HHr9MhPAbNfvndkjDwkRX">here</a>
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Seattle Storm guard and one half of the StudBudz, Natisha Hiedeman, joins Sarah to talk about leaving the Minnesota Lynx to sign with the Storm, saying goodbye to StudBudz twin Courtney Williams, and her early impressions of new Storm coach Sonia Raman. Hiedeman also shares some of her top StudBudz moments of all time. Plus, playoff hockey delivers, what comes after the golden ticket, and ‘til death do us part – vows that cover sickness, health, and the National Soccer Hall of Fame.

StemBudz, FemBudz, We Want Them All with Natisha Hiedeman

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/b64e0d24-1db5-4dda-ad6d-b44000076299/transcript

The Shootaround: 2026 WNBA Season Preview - Eastern Conference Teams

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