Gotham FC and USWNT players Jenna Nighswonger and Yazmeen Ryan join Sarah to hand out team superlatives, discuss the team’s attempt to repeat as champs and share the importance of having a deep roster of versatile players. Plus, a preview of the NWSL quarterfinals and a WTFact about the fear mongering used to demonize trans athletes.

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As we take time to process the state of our nation, here’s Sarah’s espnW Summit interview with Grammy award winning musician Brittany Howard, formerly of Alabama Shakes. They discuss Brittany’s unbelievable vocal talent, her childhood, and playing for and with her musical heroes. Plus they imagine what their future farms will look like.

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ESPN broadcaster and reporter Holly Rowe joins Sarah to talk about the history of women’s sports coverage, the biggest college hoops storylines, drinking moonshine in Pat Summitt’s kitchen, her lengthy off-the-record convo with Kim Mulkey and her slightly deranged airport persona. Plus, a “Yes, And” about the history of Iowa basketball, a box breath tutorial (you’ll thank us!), and Mish tries to make veebs happen.

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• The college soccer schedule is here

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Sarah is back from the espnW Women + Sports Summit and has words of wisdom and leadership insight to share from some absolute rockstars in the women's pro sports space. Plus, Mish and Alex hop on to talk through their top college basketball storylines and we share your great tips and tricks for handling stress on Election Day. WHICH IS TODAY SO… go vote!

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College basketball is back and the NWSL playoffs are set! Plus, it’s the return of “No Dumb Questions,” we shout out some mother-daughter duos in sports and we ask for your tips on managing Election Week anxiety.

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• Check out Syd Colson’s responses to the Chicago Sky hiring Tyler Marsh here

• Check out the list of the first 30 Unrivaled athletes here

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Volleyball reporter and broadcaster Emily Ehman joins Sarah to talk about the huge Nebraska-Wisconsin game this weekend, the increased parity in the college game, and which program boasts the best student section. Plus, NWSL playoff scenarios, puppy love, and some spicy tweets from a show fave get inducted into the Good Game Hall of Fame.

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• Read Alexa’s Philippou’s story about Sabrina Ionescu’s injury here

• Check out Alison Gale’s NWSL playoff scenarios here

• Check out the excellent interpretive dance to Merritt Mathias’s tweets here

• The full NWSL weekend schedule can be found here

• The full college volleyball schedule is here

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Angel City defender and NWSL original Merritt Matthias joins Sarah to talk about her decision to retire, how the NWSL has evolved from the first game to today, the legacy she’s leaving behind and how she’s working to accept her career disappointments and find worthiness in her accomplishments. Plus, the PWHL’s plan to expand, and poorly timed awards ceremonies.

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• Check out Syd Leroux’s super cute contract extension photo here

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Elizabeth Williams, center for the Chicago Sky and secretary of the WNBA Players Association, joins Sarah to discuss why the union chose to opt out of the current collective bargaining agreement, the top priorities for the next CBA, the standard that players expect from journalists covering the league and why the Players Association issued a statement about Christine Brennan’s coverage.

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