Best Rose Eveleth Podcasts (2025)

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The Law Remains The Same with Congresswoman Lori Trahan 48:36

3m ago48:36

48:36

Massachusetts Congresswoman Lori Trahan joins Sarah to talk about reintroducing the Fair Play for Women Act, the dangerous ways H.R. 28 could be enforced, who is most qualified to make rules about fairness and safety in sport, and how she draws strength and perspective from her lived experience as a former college athlete. Plus, things get icy on t…

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I Try Not To Talk Trash with Claire Thompson 31:29

23h ago31:29

31:29

Claire Thompson, defense(wo)man for Team Canada and the Minnesota Frost of the PWHL, joins Sarah to discuss balancing the demands of medical school and professional hockey, how she and the Canadians are preparing for the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics, and why she’s the ChatGPT of whatever team she’s on. Plus, being friends with the enemy, internatio…

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Competing With The Global Game with Jessica Berman 21:57

2d ago21:57

21:57

NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman joins Sarah to talk about losing top American players to teams in Europe, the $5 million Players' Restitution Fund and why it's important not to forget the league's fraught history, and whether a second Trump administration could impact the league's values. Plus, the PWHL is back, the Maybelline Women’s Lacrosse Lea…

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The Sports Industrial Complex with Hannah Storm, Plus Mike Golic Jr. 39:09

3d ago39:09

39:09

Hannah Storm, legendary sports media vet, joins Sarah to discuss how women’s sports coverage has changed at major networks during her career, the early days of doing play-by-play for the WNBA, and how she’s been treated differently in the men’s and women’s sports spaces. Then, podcast host Mike Golic Jr. drops by to help develop a winning – and unu…

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Introducing: Welcome to the Par-Tee with Tisha Alyn 2:10

5d ago2:10

2:10

Welcome to the Par-Tee is your newest obsession about the wonderful world that is women’s golf! We’ll have all the “tee” you need, plus interviews with top players on the LPGA tour, expert tips to improve your game, conversations with celebrity superfans, and a whole lot of fun on and off the course. So whether you’re a seasoned pro or just getting…

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When It’s Time To Leave with Callie Brownson 34:32

6d ago34:32

34:32

Callie Brownson, former NFL assistant coach turned senior director of high performance for USA Football, joins Sarah to discuss knowing it was time to leave the NFL for a new opportunity, being on a staff with a problematic high-profile player, and how she’s making sure Team USA is ready for flag football’s 2028 Olympic debut. Plus, the worst kind …

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The Superb Bowel with Michelle Beadle and Mina Kimes 30:48

7d ago30:48

30:48

Down in the The Big Easy, Sarah catches up with Michelle Beadle, host of SiriusXM’s “Beadle & Decker,” and ESPN’s Mina Kimes to add a women’s sports slant to some of Super Bowl week's biggest questions: Ar e dynasties good or bad? And is it cool to root for your former team instead of your sibling? Plus, we’re making a plan to buy A’ja Wilson’s sho…

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No Dumb Questions: College Softball with Rhiannon Potkey 21:12

8d ago21:12

21:12

Reporter and editor Rhiannon Potkey joins Sarah ahead of the college softball season for a “No Dumb Questions” episode on the state of the sport, standout players to watch, and which teams might contend for this season’s NCAA title. Plus, the stars, stakes, stats and stories you need to know. Happy National Girls and Women in Sport Day! Tell us how…

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Gentle Threats with Maggie Munson and Stef Strack 27:18

9d ago27:18

27:18

Stef Strack, founder and CEO of VOICEINSPORT, and Maggie Munson, a track and cross country athlete at Wisconsin and the school’s VOICEINSPORT chapter president, join Sarah to talk about the Fair Play For Women Act that they’re re-introducing in Congress tomorrow, the misleading Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act, and title IX compliance is…

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Trash Talk Has Commenced with Napheesa Collier 36:40

10d ago36:40

36:40

Unrivaled co-founder and Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier joins Sarah to discuss how she balances her playing and co-founder duties, the elements of Unrivaled she hopes to bring to the next WNBA CBA, and what it’s like having most of the WNBA’s biggest stars in one place during free agency. Plus, Apostro’Bam lives, we’re forever 22, and we get …

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Free Agency Feels with Khristina Williams 41:00

13d ago41:00

41:00

Khristina Williams, host of the iHeart podcast “In Case You Missed It,” joins Sarah to discuss all the WNBA free agency drama, from franchise players Brittney Griner and Alyssa Thomas making big moves to predictions about where Satou Sabally, Nneka Ogwumike and Chennedy Carter may end up. Plus, the NWSL is reaching new heights, Sarah’s hometown tea…

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It’s A Great Day To Be A Longhorn with Vic Schaefer and Madison Booker 37:20

14d ago37:20

37:20

Texas women’s basketball head coach Vic Schaefer and superstar sophomore Madison Booker join Sarah to talk about the #5 Longhorns’ successful season. Madison talks confidence on the court and explains how she grew up quickly last season, while Coach Schaefer shares what’s kept him in coaching for 40 years and why he thinks Booker will go down in hi…

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There's Always Tea with Megan Perry 23:29

15d ago23:29

23:29

Megan Perry, head of basketball for Athletes Unlimited, joins Sarah to discuss what's new for the league’s fourth season, the rich history of basketball in Nashville, and how AU’s unique format means every moment matters, even in a blowout. Plus, the stars, stakes, stats & stories that'll make you a more informed AU hoops fan! Check out the full At…

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The Breakfast that Changed Women’s Hockey with Karissa Donkin 40:37

16d ago40:37

40:37

CBC women’s hockey and investigative reporter Karissa Donkin joins Sarah to talk about how Team USA and Team Canada hockey players put their rivalry aside to change the sport’s future, what teams are hot (and cold) in the PWHL this season and why women’s hockey is in its Taylor Swift era. Plus, more insight into the blockbuster Jewell Loyd/Kelsey P…

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My Neck, My Back, My Tittles & All That 19:09

17d ago19:09

19:09

Catch up on a busy weekend of sports, including a major hoops trade, a DJ’s tasteless play, and Naomi Girma’s official move to the UK. Plus, a “Yes, And” about snow sports lore, a naughty little tune making a surprising comeback and a slice’s app-etite for more. Bid to take home one of Hawaii’s sUHrf City uniforms here Read Keith Jenkins’ ESPN stor…

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Tamper Bay, U.S.A. with Big Citrus 43:04

20d ago43:04

43:04

How will WNBA free agency be impacted by Unrivaled players talking shop in Miami (aka Tamper Bay)? Is buying someone a coffee tampering? What should we expect from tonight’s college hoops battle between #5 LSU and #2 South Carolina? Big Citrus jumps on the mic to discuss it all. Plus, transfer fees explained and new research that is one part unsurp…

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The Land of 10,000 Owners with Andrea Yoch and Morgan Stone 26:51

21d ago26:51

26:51

Minnesota Aurora FC co-founder Andrea Yoch and former Aurora midfielder Morgan Stone join Sarah to talk about the team’s community capital raise ending January 31st (grab your slice!), the USL W League pipeline to pro soccer, the club’s long term goals, and a magical creature named Rory the Aurorasaurus. Plus, the NWSL schedule is here, a lesson in…

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Sticky Brain with Katherine Legge 53:21

22d ago53:21

53:21

Trailblazing motorsport driver Katherine Legge joins Sarah to discuss how she got into racing as a kid, the win-win deal she and her dad made that helped accelerate her career, and whether women’s-only racing helps or hurts the development of female drivers. Plus, Naomi Girma is about to get a whole lotta stamps, a belated congrats to a dawg, and a…

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The Boom Boom Room 39:26

23d ago39:26

39:26

Big Citrus reconvenes to talk about the debut of Unrivaled hoops, volleyball star Haleigh Washington’s elite trolling, and our show’s new side, Aurora FC. Plus, two women pop the cork on a new snowboard trick, an underfrog story for the ages, and stop putting things off, people! Watch goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher learn she's been named Player of the Ye…

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We Are Living In the Stupidest Time with Jemele Hill 43:52

24d ago43:52

43:52

Jemele Hill, author, executive producer, podcast host, and staff writer at The Atlantic, joins Sarah to talk about how she’s maintaining her inner light during a rough start to 2025, how a second Trump presidency could affect the women’s sports landscape, and how she's preparing for the forthcoming chaos. Read Jemele’s memoir Uphill here Read the o…

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More Than The Power Four with Rob Knox 32:24

27d ago32:24

32:24

Basketball reporter Rob Knox, who covers HBCU hoops for The Next, joins Sarah to discuss how team success can affect player odds for individual awards, the college hoops stars currently flying under the radar, and the HBCU and mid-major teams everyone should be talking about. Plus, how to prep for Unrivaled’s tip-off, when heckling goes wrong, and …

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Engaging Meaningfully with Katie Barnes 40:13

28d ago40:13

40:13

Award winning journalist, producer and author Katie Barnes joins Sarah to explain the “Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act” bill that the House passed earlier this week. They discuss who and what could be affected if the Senate passes the bill, potential unintended consequences, and what is and isn’t made clear in the language of the bill. …

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Which Basketball Club is MFU? An Unrivaled Team Draft 51:57

29d ago51:57

51:57

It’s Unrivaled Team Draft Day! Sarah, Alex, and Mish debut a fool-proof points system to help you pick which Unrivaled club to root for in the league’s inaugural season! It’s part hoops draft, part Seventeen magazine quiz and part Buzzfeed personality test. Plus, WoSo wedding szn and super slices have us siced! Want to help contribute essentials to…

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Coaching Is Not An Autocracy with Muffet McGraw 41:36

30d ago41:36

41:36

Basketball analyst and former Notre Dame hoops head coach Muffet McGraw joins Sarah to talk about the incredible job her successor Niele Ivey is doing with the program, Hannah Hidalgo’s case for National Player of the Year, the pushback surrounding a post Hidalgo shared on social media last summer, and why the coaching landscape still doesn’t pass …

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Slice-ees, Sellouts, and Shouting 'Diana Taurasi' 26:34

1M ago26:34

26:34

We nominated, you voted, and now the results of our first ever Slice-ee Awards are in! Plus, Sarah gets you caught up on the latest NWSL headlines, juiciest NCAA hoops upsets and favorites for the first tennis Slam of the year. Then, a PWHL “Good Game, Good Game, Fact You” featuring shattered records and the new iHeart Women’s Sports pods you shoul…

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New Year, New Leagues: Bats, Balls and Sticks with Big Citrus 34:40

1M ago34:40

34:40

We close out our “New Year, New Leagues” series with a few more women’s sports leagues to keep tabs on in 2025 and beyond. Plus, Big Citrus convenes to review everything we learned this week, from what excites us most about these new leagues to some lingering questions and concerns. You have one last chance to vote for the Slice-ees (aka our end-of…

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New Year, New Leagues: Women’s Elite Rugby with Dr. Jessica Hammond-Graf and Betty Nguyen 35:30

1M ago35:30

35:30

Women’s Elite Rugby (aka WER) is the focus of today’s edition of “New Year, New Leagues.” WER President Dr. Jessica Hammond-Graf and Chicago player Betty Nguyen join Sarah to discuss the inspiration for the league, the difference between 7s and 15s, and how each team filled out its roster. Plus, the stars, stakes, stats, and stories you need to kno…

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New Year, New Leagues: Athletes Unlimited Softball with Cat Osterman 35:26

1M ago35:26

35:26

Our “New Year, New Leagues” series continues! Pitching legend and GM of the AUSL Volts Cat Osterman joins Sarah to chat all things Athletes Unlimited Softball League. They talk how this league will differ from previous AU softball formats, its groundbreaking year-round insurance policy for athletes, and the stars, stakes, stats and stories to look …

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New Year, New Leagues: LOVB Volleyball with Jordyn Poulter and Rosie Spaulding 38:57

1M ago38:57

38:57

League One Volleyball (aka LOVB) takes center stage for installment #2 of our “New Year, New Leagues” series. LOVB President Rosie Spaulding and Salt Lake City player Jordyn Poulter join Sarah to discuss how the league is prioritizing athlete experience and why in-game commentary will sound a little different. Plus, the stars, stakes, stats, and st…

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New Year, New Leagues: Unrivaled Basketball with Alex Bazzell 40:59

1M ago40:59

40:59

We’re starting 2025 with our “New Year, New Leagues” series of shows, bringing you everything you need to know about the new professional women's leagues kickin' off, tippin' off, first pitchin' and first servin’ their way into our hearts in 2025. First up, Unrivaled Basketball president Alex Bazzell joins Sarah to talk about the stars, stakes, sta…

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Best of 2024: Sports Are Binary, Human Beings Are Not with Rose Eveleth 36:51

1M ago36:51

36:51

We’ve spent the week revisiting our favorite interviews of 2024, and last but not least is Sarah’s conversation with Rose Eveleth, host of the Tested podcast. They joined her back in August to talk gender verification testing, the binary categorization of humans, and the “dangers” that inexact sciences seek to protect women athletes from. Subscribe…

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Best of 2024: The Triforce with Sam Mewis & Becky Sauerbrunn 24:35

1M ago24:35

24:35

As part of our “Best of 2024” series, here is Sarah’s conversation with USWNT legends Sam Mewis and Becky Sauerbrunn from August, right before the U.S.-Brazil gold medal game at the Paris Olympics. Sam and Becky discussed everything from the start of the Emma Hayes era to their favorite post-game eats. Listen to Sam Mewis's podcast, "The Women's Ga…

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Best of 2024: Can We Cuss on Here? With Layshia Clarendon 40:42

1M ago40:42

40:42

We’re revisiting some of our favorite interviews of 2024! Today, we hit play on Sarah’s conversation with recently retired WNBA hooper Layshia Clarendon. Lay joined Sarah to talk grieving his career while honoring themself and their stillness, being the first out trans player in the W, and the Finals series between two of her former teams. Follow L…

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Best of 2024: How To Be Annoying (in a Good Way!) with Kathryn Bertine 14:13

1M ago14:13

14:13

We’re revisiting some of our favorite interviews of 2024! Back in August, former pro cyclist and forever activist Kathryn Bertine joined Sarah to discuss the history of the Tour de France Femmes, and why equality in cycling is still a long way away. Read Kathryn Bertine’s memoir, Stand and watch her film, Half the Road Leave us a voicemail at 872-2…

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Best of 2024: Life-Changing Pressure with Jessie Diggins 21:16

2M ago21:16

21:16

We’re revisiting some of our favorite interviews of 2024, starting with U.S. cross-country skiing star Jessie Diggins. Sarah originally caught up with Jessie in August during the Summer Olympics, but today we’re running back the interview as it’s the height of Jessie’s own competition season. Watch Jessie compete in the 2024-25 Tour de Ski! The ful…

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The Slice-ees (aka the Inaugural Good Game End-of-Year Awards) 45:00

2M ago45:00

45:00

It’s time for the first annual Slice-ee Awards!! Sarah, Misha and Alex announce the nominees in each category and ask YOU to cast ballots. Plus, Jane McManus, editor of The Year’s Best Sports Writing 2024, joins Sarah to share her favorite pieces from this year, and chat about her upcoming book The Fast Track: Inside the Surging Business of Women's…

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The Only Competition is the Status Quo with Jenny Nguyen 35:09

2M ago35:09

35:09

Jenny Nguyen, founder of The Sports Bra women’s sports bar in Portland, Oregon, joins Sarah to discuss her transition from chef to bar owner, betting her life savings on her vision, how opening the bar changed her relationship with her parents, and how to know a risk is worth taking. Interested in starting your own Sports Bra franchise? Check it ou…

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A Trio of Segment Treats 18:00

2M ago18:00

18:00

To celebrate the holidays, we present you with three nicely-wrapped segments. We kick off the festivities with a “Yes, And” about one of the best basketball players of all time before handing out a “Good Game, Fact You” and a “What The Fact” to the same recipient. Plus, it only took 112 episodes, but Sarah, Misha and Alex finally decided on a name …

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Scooping S*** In Historic Garb with Tessa Bonhomme and Julia Tocheri 43:14

2M ago43:14

43:14

Tessa Bonhomme and Julia Tocheri, hosts of the PWHL’s Jocks In Jills podcast, join Sarah to talk about using their pod to help fans connect with players, the Minnesota Frost’s rollercoaster offseason, Hilary Knight’s scoring resurgence, and Julia’s former summer job as a Historical Interpreter. Plus, it’s time for the NCAA Volleyball Final four, NW…

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JuJu’s One Relatable Trait with JuJu Watkins and Lindsay Gottlieb 39:03

2M ago39:03

39:03

USC basketball superstar JuJu Watkins and head coach Lindsay Gottlieb join Sarah for a wide-ranging interview. JuJu talks about setting goals for her sophomore season, her recent investment in Unrivaled, and why she thinks the WNBA should change its eligibility rule, while Coach Gottlieb explains how she’s adapted during this time of NIL and dishes…

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Group Chat: Energetically Butch with E.R. Fightmaster and Erin Foley 45:59

2M ago45:59

45:59

Group chat is BACK! Sarah is joined by actor, musician and podcast host E.R. Fightmaster and comedy writer and stand-up Erin Foley to talk about their respective podcasts, Caitlin Clark’s Time Magazine interview, marketing the modern female athlete, and the sports “F*** Yous” they’d like to deliver. Plus, the PWHL is back, the WNBA is going interna…

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Big Citrus Energy 45:08

2M ago45:08

45:08

It’s always a good time when Sarah, Mish & Alex are on the mic! Your fave Good Game trio tries to give themselves a name and catches up on a busy month of life, work and sports happenings. Plus, a few additions to the co-ed adults sports Etiquette Code, a gingerbread house review, Malort Carols and some favorite holiday traditions. What do you want…

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Don’t Steal Your Grandma’s Handicap Sticker with Anastasia Pagonis 34:00

2M ago34:00

34:00

Paralympic swimmer Anastasia Pagonis joins Sarah to discuss how she prepared for blindness, how her guide dog Radar gives her much-needed confidence, and what it’s like to work with brands to change how people see visually impaired folks. Plus, a What The Fact about moms who coach and Angel City's newest investment in the community. The full NCAA v…

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Should I move to an off-the-grid commune? (Advice for and from the Future is Back!) 31:00

2M ago31:00

31:00

After four years away, Advice for and from the Future is back with new hosts and a new producer! I'm so excited to hand this show off to Ozzy, Julia and Siona. Here's the first episode, and you can find the show wherever you get your podcasts! Please go subscribe :)By Rose Eveleth

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The Time I Was Built For with Chris Mosier 41:39

2M ago41:39

41:39

Chris Mosier, team USA athlete and founder of transathlete.com, joins Sarah to discuss what’s keeping him positive and hopeful post-election, how transphobes are using bans and lawsuits in athletics to demonize trans people, and the ways anti-trans rhetoric is affecting cis women in sports, too. Plus, we take a moment to celebrate with you Slices, …

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The Toy Department with Elise Hart Kipness 21:11

2M ago21:11

21:11

Author Elise Hart Kipness joins Sarah to talk about her transition from journalism to writing fiction, what it’s like to live vicariously through her book’s main character, and the story behind her latest thriller, Dangerous Play, in which reporter Kate Green discovers a dead body in the locker room while covering the USWNT at the Olympics. Plus, C…

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Group Chat: Don't Get Testerical with Josh Bard & Kelaine Conochan 40:41

2M ago40:41

40:41

Sarah’s good pals Josh Bard, producer for ESPN’s Around The Horn, and Kelaine Conochan, VP of global sales for Legends, join her for another edition of Group Chat. This time, they talk all things college hoops, attempt to craft an official co-ed adult sports etiquette code, and choose which Unrivaled basketball clubs they’ll be rooting for in Janua…

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That 'Aha!' Moment with Caroline Fitzgerald 37:21

2M ago37:21

37:21

Caroline Fitzgerald, CEO and founder of GOALS Sports and host of "The Business Case For Women's Sports" podcast, joins Sarah to discuss the “aha!” moment that pushed her to start her own marketing and consulting business, the immense economic opportunity in women’s sports, and what she’s learned from connecting brands and leagues. Plus, the PWHL is…

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Wind Sprints With Cori Close & Kiki Rice, PLUS Toronto Tempo’s Teresa Resch 49:58

2M ago49:58

49:58

UCLA women’s basketball head coach Cori Close and guard Kiki Rice join Sarah to talk about their #1 ranking, beating the defending champion South Carolina Gamecocks, and handling mini mogul status at age 20. Plus, Toronto Tempo president Teresa Resch hops on to discuss the expansion draft and the accidental leak of her franchise’s team name. Check …

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