Women’s Sports Weekly

In NCAA Basketball, LSU hands Texas their first loss of the season, and we’re breaking down the two-way dominance of Mikaylah Williams on both ends of the floor. Unrivaled is officially back, and Chelsea Gray is once again proving why she’s the Point Gawd. Plus, we take a deep dive into U.S. Figure Skating and get hyped for gold-medal contenders Amber Glenn, Alysa Liu, and Isabeau Levito with the...

We are coming to the cottage because Heated Rivalry has officially taken over our lives. Yes, this is a women’s sports podcast, but when a romance book becomes a full-blown cultural phenomenon, we have no choice but to talk about Heated Rivalry. From there, we dream up the women’s sports stories we need to see adapted for the big screen (Hollywood, are you listening?). Then it’s back to the action...

Happy New Year’s Eve! We’re closing out the year with Part 2 of the Best of Women’s Sports Weekly, a greatest-hits chaos compilation packed with women’s sports, pop culture, and just the right amount of nonsense. From Caitlin Clark’s astrological sign to Matthew McConaughey, this episode is a highlight-reel of everything we do best. We take you inside Unrivaled practice, relive peak March Madness...

It’s the holiday season, and we’re feeling nostalgic. So we're unwrapping our favorite moments from the past year in this festive highlight reel episode. From the chaos of the Beanpot Championship to breaking down new NWSL team names, plus an honest reckoning with Diana Taurasi’s eternal hold on all of us, nothing is off the table (including how we want to die). We also revisit some of our fav...

Texas A&M shocks Nebraska in the Elite Eight of the NCAA Volleyball Tournament, snapping the Cornhuskers’ undefeated season and ending their title hopes in stunning fashion. A true team effort toppled one of the most dominant volleyball programs in the country. Plus, the latest WNBA CBA proposal raises big questions about pay equity in women’s basketball. Why does fair pay still come with stri...

Women’s Sports Weekly hits 100 episodes! To celebrate, we’re answering your AMA questions and nothing is off-limits. Hear the origin story of Women’s Sports Weekly, our “betrayal list,” and what our dream, unstoppable WNBA player would look like. We debate who’s actually the fastest, share our best and worst qualities, and get real about how this podcast has shaped our relationship. If you love wo...

Texas cashed in big at the Players Era Championship, literally, but the real jackpot was Rori Harmon’s clutch game-winner to knock off South Carolina and shake up the national rankings. UCLA may have stumbled in Vegas, but the Bruins bounced back with a statement win over Tennessee. On the footy international stage, the USWNT wrapped up 2025 in style with two dominant victories over Italy under he...

Gobble gobble, women’s sports fans and Happy Thanksgiving week! Gotham FC just claimed the 2025 NWSL Championship, while the Washington Spirit suffered their second straight finals heartbreak. In NCAA women’s hoops, UConn survives a scare from Michigan and Notre Dame steals the spotlight with Hannah Hidalgo’s clutch game-winner over USC. We’re also serving up love for Wicked: For Good and breaking...

Who is the real SC? South Carolina staked its claim with a statement win over Southern California in NCAA women’s basketball and we’ve got thoughts. We break down the biggest early-season upsets, including heartbreak for Danielle’s Notre Dame and chaos for Carolyn’s Final Four pick, Duke. Plus: Gotham FC and the Washington Spirit punched their tickets to the NWSL Final after two instant-classic se...

The PWHL dropped major news! Say hello to the Seattle Torrent and Vancouver Goldeneyes. Carolyn and Danielle break down the fresh team names, slick logos, and all the hype as the PWHL Takeover Tour returns with new cities and more dates. Over in the NWSL, the quarterfinals delivered pure chaos including stoppage time drama, extra-time thrillers, and PK heartbreak. The biggest shocker? Gotham FC kn...

NWSL analyst, KC Current host, and Sports and SHEnanigans podcast creator Jillian Carroll Letrinko joins Women’s Sports Weekly for a high-energy NWSL playoff preview! Jillian breaks down seeding drama, top contenders, surprise dark horses, and what a championship could mean for Kansas City. Packed with insider stats, smart predictions, and plenty of shenanigans, this episode will get you playoff-r...

The Women’s Pro Baseball League just dropped its first four teams in LA, San Francisco, Boston, and New York. We’re equal parts A League of Their Own nostalgia and cautious optimism about its long-term game plan. The USWNT split friendlies with Portugal and faces New Zealand next. Will the young, fiery players continue to lead the way? We dive into the groundbreaking House v. NCAA settlement and u...

Christen Press is hanging up her cleats and with her, a generation of trailblazers who fought for equal pay and better player conditions. So who’s next to carry the torch? As the NWSL playoff picture comes into focus, seven teams have punched their tickets. Will Racing Louisville or the North Carolina Courage grab that final coveted spot? Plus, NCAA Volleyball is serving up serious heat this seaso...

The Las Vegas Aces are your 2025 WNBA Champs…again! The dynasty is official. The Aces swept the Phoenix Mercury to snag their third WNBA title in four years. A’ja Wilson proved, once again, why she’s the league’s MVP with clutch shots, 30-point games, and pure dominance. We’re reliving all the best moments from locker room champagne showers to press conference gems and handing out our own end-of-s...

The Washington Spirit stays unbeaten in the most dramatic way possible, an 8th-minute stoppage-time goal to stun the San Diego Wave and continue their unbeaten streak. The WNBA drama continues. Commissioner Cathy Engelbert delivers a PR clinic in deflection. The Aces dominate the Finals, and bench heroes Dana Evans and Jewell Loyd steal Game 1 before A’ja Wilson and Jackie Young go off in Game 2....

The WNBA isn’t just heating up, it’s on fire. The Phoenix Mercury punch their ticket to the WNBA Finals for the first time since 2021, while Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve makes headlines with a fiery rant that got her ejected and suspended. But the drama doesn’t stop there, star forward Napheesa Collier drops a mic-drop interview, blasting the league for having the “worst leadership in th...

The WNBA hands out its 2025 season awards. Paige Bueckers shines as Rookie of the Year, Veronica Burton and Coach Natalie Nakase represent the Valkyries, and A’ja Wilson cements her legacy with a record-breaking fourth MVP. Hosts, Carolyn and Danielle also lock in their bold Round 2 playoff predictions. On the track, the World Athletics Championships deliver big moments: Jamaican sprint legend She...

This week on Women’s Sports Weekly, we’re joined by Ryan Ruocco, the voice of the WNBA and NCAA Women’s Basketball. Ryan dishes on his favorite games to call, what it takes to prep for the big moments, and how he builds trust with players and coaches behind the scenes. We also dive into the upcoming WNBA CBA and the evolving sports media landscape. If you love women’s basketball, or just want an i...

Aryna Sabalenka captures her first Grand Slam of the year at the US Open, while Amanda Anisimova falls short in her second straight major final. Team USA edges Samoa at the Women’s Rugby World Cup, but can’t escape the group stage. Plus: it’s WNBA playoff time! The Minnesota Lynx have the #1 seed locked, but the race is on for the rest of the top 4. Will the LA Sparks or Seattle Storm snatch the f...

What a rollercoaster week in women’s sports! The USA Eagles barely stay alive at the Rugby World Cup after a nail-biting draw with the Wallaroos. Now it all comes down to Samoa (and some serious math). Over at the US Open, we binged hours of tennis and fell head over heels for Taylor Townsend’s grit and game. Plus, Naomi Osaka is back in full force, powering past Coco Gauff on her way to the quart...

It was a record-shattering week in women’s sports! Paige Bueckers lights up the court with a historic 44 point game to snatch the WNBA single-game rookie scoring record. The league keeps soaring too, smashing its all-time attendance record with 2.5 million fans (and counting). Meanwhile, the NWSL makes history as 40,000+ pack the stands for Bay FC vs. Washington Spirit, the biggest single-game cro...

Ultra runner Anne Flower shocks the running world with a debut victory at the Leadville 100, a race she didn’t even plan on entering. Meanwhile, the Seattle Storm and Atlanta Dream end their regular season matchups in a tie, leaving Carolyn and Danielle scrambling to settle their bets. Plus, Sue Bird gets immortalized with the first-ever WNBA player statue, cementing Storm history. And don’t miss...

It’s rivalry week in the WNBA and rivalry weekend in the NWSL  and the drama did not disappoint. The Minnesota Lynx beat the New York Liberty in a rematch of the 2024 WNBA Finals, this time without Napheesa Collier or Breanna Stewart on the court. The LA Sparks edged out the Seattle Storm in a nail-biter, thanks to clutch heroics from Dearica Hamby and Kelsey Plum. Meanwhile in the NWSL, the Portl...

From record-smashing WNBA All-Star Weekend moments, to CBA buzz, and 72 hours of StudBudz streaming, Carolyn and Danielle are back with all the highlights. We’re talking AUSL’s first-ever softball champs (go Talons!), England’s epic UEFA Women’s Euro win over Spain—yes, we were there!—plus some personal dubs: Danielle hits the court overseas, and the Barbies crush it on the rec softball field. We...

She’s a Hall of Famer, a powerhouse coach, and, bonus, Carolyn’s sister and best friend. Ali Cecconi joins the pod to talk about her journey from George Mason softball to coaching at one of New Jersey’s top high school programs. She gets real about growing up with hard-working parents, spotting the X-factor in players, and what it’s like to be on an all-women coaching staff. We dive into the doubl...