Good Game with Sarah Spain

Paige Jones, member of the U.S. National Ski Jumping Team, joins Sarah to share a concerning experience she had during inspections before a recent competition. Jones explains why a scandal involving altered ski jumping suits has resulted in more intense examinations, details just what the heck a crotch machine is, and asks her sport’s governing body to better prioritize athlete comfort and s...

Gwen Young, attorney and CEO of the Women Business Collaborative, joins Sarah to share how she became passionate about humanitarian aid relief and social justice, discuss the need for pay disparity headlines around the DC Open tennis tournament, and highlight proven ways to move the needle on sports league contract negotiations. Plus, birthday demands, Sue Bird forever, and never ever trust a...

Big Citrus dives deep into the Good Game inbox to answer your questions, address your feedback and share your suggestions. Are WNBA teams missing a moment to capitalize? What’s the worst job in women’s sports? What’s lost in sports when gambling gets into the game? Plus, Cooper’s grooming appointment needs rescheduling! The Cincinnati Open schedule is here   Check out...

Best-selling author and journalist Wayne Coffey joins Sarah to preview the start of college soccer season, discuss who he thinks might compete with reigning champion North Carolina for the title, how the college footy landscape has changed in recent years, and why it’s much easier to be an Olympic reporter than an Olympic father (USWNT standout Sam Coffey is his daughter!). Plus, our ne...

Should we tailor training based on menstrual cycles? Are ACL tears more common during an athlete’s period? Dr. Kirsty Elliott-Sale, Professor of Female Endocrinology and Exercise Physiology, and Head of the Centre of Excellence for Women in Sport, joins Sarah to discuss the biggest misconceptions about female physiology in sport science and coaching, the connection between menstrual cycles a...

England national team and Chelsea left back Niamh Charles joins Sarah to talk burying her penalty kick en route to the Lionesses’ European championship trophy and the epic celebrations that followed. She also gives a pro’s breakdown of the club and country landscape across the pond, raves about Chelsea teammate Naomi Girma and explains why her family is always partying without her. Plu...

Washington Spirit goalkeeper Aubrey Kingsbury joins Sarah to discuss the NWSL forwards who strike the most fear in her heart, her goals for the second half of the season, and growing up a twin. Plus, hoops and footy records fall, one PWHL player breaks the salary record, and – per the Valkyries – birds ARE real. Follow Aubrey on Instagram here The WNBA schedule is here Follow the NSL d...

Big Citrus unites to discuss the sudden firing of North Carolina Courage head coach Sean Nahas, and how the WNBA's Dildo-Gate went from feeling like a harmless joke to something more. Plus, FIFA and the LPGA crown new World No. 1s, the Winter Olympics are creepin’ up on us, and the 'Stics stay busy at the trade deadline. The latest FIFA rankings can be found here Watch the new docuseries on...

USWNT and Gotham FC midfielder Rose Lavelle joins Sarah to discuss her return to play after ankle surgery, how being sidelined helped her become a better teammate, her iconic pupper Wilma Jean Wrinkles, and the hilarious reason she celebrates September 20th every year. Follow Rose on Instagram here Listen to our conversation with Olympic gymnast-turned-analyst Laurie Hernandez here Check...

NWSL star and USWNT up-and-comer Ally Sentnor joins Sarah not once – but twice! – to discuss her big trade from the Utah Royals to the Kansas City Current, playing for Emma Hayes, dropping out of college soccer (but not college), and what it’s like to share a hometown with the famed Mewis sisters. Plus, the volleyball landscape becomes slightly less confusing, infuriating takes f...

Olympic gold medalist turned gymnastics analyst Laurie Hernandez joins Sarah to talk about gaining confidence behind the mic, what it’s like watching the sport she once dominated, and who she’s most excited to see at this week’s U.S. Gymnastics Championships. (This interview properly salutes and then sticks the landing—if we do say so ourselves!) Plus, a hometown champ is c...

WNBA reporters and podcast hosts Myles Ehrlich and Owen Pence join Sarah to discuss what it’s really like to cover women’s sports for independent sites, their Brooklyn bromance, and dealing with fake news in the WNBA media landscape. Plus, the potential challenges of moving the object at the center of the solar system, the NWSL’s blockbuster return, and flying sex toys have an of...

Racing Louisville teammates Emma Sears and Savannah DeMelo join Sarah to discuss their team’s recent trip to Brazil, their goals for the second half of the NWSL season, their experiences playing for the USWNT, and a Louisville favorite that’s somehow flown under their radar. Plus, a WNBA Finals rematch (and preview?!), we remind ourselves how to watch soccer, and we get out the cake an...

Two-time Olympian, author, and analyst Kara Goucher joins Sarah to preview this weekend’s U.S. Track & Field Championships, share her reaction to the news that marathon world record holder Ruth Chepngetich tested positive for a banned substance, and talk about the bravery required to write her book and call out cheating and abuse in her sport. Plus, the LPGA’s elite hit the links i...

ESPN soccer reporter Jeff Kassouf joins Sarah to discuss Mia Fishel’s big-money move to the Seattle Reign, his thoughts on the rollout of expansion team Denver Summit FC, the top storylines he’s keeping an eye on in the second half of the NWSL season and the biggest challenges facing the league in the next five years. Plus, what’s with the quiet start to Leo season? It's time to...

Seattle Storm forward and French national team star Gabby Williams joins Sarah to talk about overcoming early struggles in the WNBA, her priorities for the ongoing CBA negotiations, how her tattoos connect her to family, and the W’s efforts to cement itself as the globally preferred league. Plus, Summer McIntosh continues to dominate in the pool, Naomi Osaka makes a staffing change, and we&r...

Retired pro soccer player-turned-broadcaster Darian Jenkins joins Sarah to talk about the NWSL’s return to action, the Rivalry Weekend games she’s most looking forward to, why she thinks the Seattle Reign will make a run up the table, and the league storylines she’s keeping tabs on in the second half of the season. Plus, they’re chanting "It’s coming home," a mascot g...

AU Pro Sports senior reporter Savanna Collins joins Sarah to preview this weekend’s Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) Championship Series, discuss how the Talons and Bandits carved their paths to the final weekend, and share what surprised her most about the league’s inaugural season. Plus, the Portland Thorns give a superstar her flowers, the Phoenix Mercury celebrate a homeco...

National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) drag racers Ida Zetterström and Leah Pruett join Sarah to talk about recognizing their need for speed at a young age, why NHRA races are naturally co-ed events, how they handle the extreme toll racing can take their bodies, and the importance of having strong teams to ensure safety and aid success. Plus, a cowardly decision from the U.S. Olympic and Paralym...

Today’s episode features Sarah’s conversation with WNBA legend Candace Parker from the WISE/R Symposium, a professional development event that was held during WNBA All-Star festivities last weekend in Indy. Parker discusses the impact coach Pat Summitt had on her life, what she learned about herself raising her daughter Lailaa on the road, and how she and her wife managed to keep their...

Today’s episode features Sarah’s conversation with UConn women’s basketball star Azzi Fudd from this weekend’s live show in Indianapolis. They discuss how winning a national championship showed her a different side of Geno Auriemma, how Fudd handles moments of self-doubt, how working with a sports psychologist changed the game, and using her famous friends (cough *Paige Bue...

Sarah and producer Mish are back from WNBA All-Star in Indianapolis and they dish on allllll the weekend happenings. From Sarah’s live shows with Candace Parker and Azzi Fudd, to the StudBudz stream, star sightings at the game, and, of course, the parties. Plus, broken records, the WNBPA makes a statement, and Trinity Rodman’s return to training. Grab your WNBPA “Pay Us...

Women’s hoops journalist Greydy Diaz joins Sarah to discuss being the only lady in her “mildly washed” pickup basketball club, why she quit her job at ESPN to pursue her passion, her mid-season picks for WNBA MVP, and what she’s hoping to see at this year’s All-Star Weekend. Plus, one WNBA star moves up a list while another is honored with a mural, and we say goodbye...

Three-time Olympian and two-time World Cup winner Megan Rapinoe joins Sarah to talk birthday celebrations, being on the good side of 40, finding joy post-retirement, what’s on her decade to-do list, co-hosting a podcast with her fiancée Sue Bird, what is lost when athletes don’t use their voices, and being a target for far-right foolishness. Plus, hear from some of the stars at...

USA TODAY sports columnist Nancy Armour joins Sarah to discuss WNBA All-Star Weekend, whether Caitlin Clark could be doing more (and we’re not talking about defense), and what the three new expansion teams say about the WNBA’s relationship with the MNBA. Plus, a Fire is rekindled, a footy player makes her way back to the states, and the women’s Euro 2025 soccer tournament sm...