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We Need To Talk NOW
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CBS Sports' groundbreaking women-focused brand We Need To Talk is launching a podcast. Get your weekly sports and culture fix with Alicia Jay and Erica Ayala. They will cover the top news in sports, with an emphasis on female athletes and women making waves across the industry.
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Why Caitlin Clark Criticisms Are FAIR GAME + WNBA Commissioner’s Cup Explainer
2d ago00:48:59Tap to summarizeAlicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala break down the heated interaction between Caitlin Clark and Stephanie White, what we're loving about the Megan Gustafson and the Portland Fire and MORE around the WNBA. PLUS Serena Williams' return and Madison Packer stops by to talk some PWHL. 0:00 Intro0:22 Breaking down the Caitlin Clark, Stephanie White bench exchange6:35 Lexie Hull says interaction 'not talked about' in Fever locker room8:23 Why Caitlin Clark needs to use this moment for growing her game13:30 The Portland Fire, Megan Gustafson are showcasing the beauty of expansion teams, second chances23:12 WNBA Commissioner's Cup Begins: Everything you need to know, Who's winning33:33 Madison Packer talks PWHL salary transparency40:00 Aneesah Morrow, Kaitlyn Chen are flying UNDER the radar47:00 Serena Williams RETURNS to tennis
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A Deep Dive Into New York Liberty's Struggles + Which SURPRISE Team Will Make the WNBA Playoffs?
6d ago00:43:41Tap to summarizeAlicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala break down the biggest storylines around the WNBA, including the New York Liberty's 4-4 start, plus look ahead to the weekend of games ahead. (0:00) Intro & Welcome (0:45) The WCWS begins! (4:21) French Open Update & Serena Williams returns 👀 (7:57) WNBA Updates: Kelsey Plum Injury & What It Means For The Sparks (10:56) The New York Liberty: Contenders or Pretenders? (21:04) This Team Outside of the Top 8 Will Be a Playoff Team (29:08) Indiana Fever vs. Portland Fire preview (36:56) Las Vegas Aces vs. Golden State Valkyries preview (41:28) Players & Teams To Watch This Weekend
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The biggest questions that need to be answered in the WNBA
2w ago00:40:59Tap to summarizeOn a new episode of We Need To Talk Now, Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala discuss the latest news in women's sports, answer the biggest questions surrounding the WNBA, and preview the CBS Sports games of the weekend. 0:00 - Intro 1:15 - Rickea Jackson tears ACL 6:00 - Texas A&M Tennis wins national championship 7:00 - Biggest questions surrounding WNBA 22:00 - Two Minute Drill: Which new arrival is having biggest impact on team 28:30 - Weekend Preview
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WNBA Weekend Recap: Is Caitlin Clark’s Shooting Slump Over? + A’ja Wilson on a HISTORIC run
2w ago00:55:47Tap to summarizeA'ja Wilson's historic start to the season. Caitlin Clark's shooting efficiency. Rickea Jackson going down with an injury. Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala get into all of the BIGGEST storylines from the WNBA this weekend plus MORE. (0:00) Intro (0:49) News & Notes: Mallory Swanson makes her RETURN, PWHL Championship UPDATE (5:52) Has Jose Fernandez lost the Dallas Wings locker room? (10:50) A’ja Wilson’s dominant start to the WNBA season (15:08) Olivia Miles and more prove the future is BRIGHT…but it’s also right now (16:56) WNBA parity is better than ever (19:25) Has Caitlin Clark found her 3-pt shot? (25:24) Rickea Jackson injured: What we loved about Natasha Cloud’s response (33:20) Guarantee of the Week: Way-Too-Early Picks for End of Season Awards (45:35) Swin Cash and Lisa Leslie weigh in on Azzi Fudd in Dallas
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Why Azzi Fudd Should Be STARTING For Dallas + Chennedy Carter Is A PROBLEM For Opponents
3w ago00:44:03Tap to summarizeAlicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala break down the latest news around women's sports and the WNBA, including Azzi Fudd's starting from the bench, a deep dive into the WNBA's refereeing and a look ahead at the weekend's slate of games. Plus MORE. (0:00) Intro (0:18) Lisa Leslie gets her STATUE (2:10) News & Notes: PWHL Expansion, Draft (4:35) Azzi Fudd injury update (5:12) Portland Fire get first franchise win in INSANE fashion (10:18) Deep Dive: WNBA refereeing (20:52) Two-minute drill: Dallas has an Azzi Fudd problem (28:55) Game previews: Las Vegas at Atlanta Dream (33:39) Game Previews: New York Liberty at Portland Fire (38:39) One Player + One Team To Watch This Weekend
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WNBA Weekend Recap: Why THIS Team Is Atop the Power Rankings + Is Olivia Miles The Rookie To Watch?
3w ago00:44:17Tap to summarizeAlicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala are BACK with the biggest headlines coming out of WNBA opening weekend PLUS which rookies are showing up and out as well as which team tops their power rankings. (0:00) Intro (0:25) Vibes from WNBA opening weekend (5:35) News & Notes (7:55) Kate Martin signs developmental contract with Los Angeles Sparks (11:32) Biggest Moments From WNBA Opening Weekend: Betnijah Laney-Hamilton gives Gianna Kneepkens her ‘Welcome to the W’ moment (14:59) Julie Vanloo met the MOMENT (19:03) Phoenix takes down Las Vegas on their ring night (22:54) Angel Reese, Valkyries and more make history (25:48) Olivia Miles is one to WATCH in Minnesota (30:46) Lexie Brown & Zia Cooke are making NOISE in Seattle’s backcourt (34:14) Which team exits opening weekend atop the power rankings?
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Kate Martin WAIVED by Valkyries: What Makes It SHOCKING + Bold Takes Ahead of WNBA Season Start
4w ago00:44:01Tap to summarizeErica L. Ayala is joined by Ty Carter to break down the biggest WNBA headlines ahead of opening weekend. (0:00) Intro (0:53) Is Tina Charles the GREATEST WNBA player to retire without a ring? (7:50) Ranking the Top 5 WNBA Players + Where does Caitlin Clark fit? (11:00) Valkyries become women’s sports FIRST $1 billion franchise (16:34) Where could Kate Martin end up? (22:25) How does Hailey Van Lith fit in Connecticut (25:41) Cameron Brink to start from the BENCH? Why it’s a good thing (28:37) BOLD takes ahead of the WNBA’s opening weekend (35:07) Game Previews: Dallas Wings @ Indiana Fever (41:11) Game Previews: Phoenix Mercury @ Las Vegas Aces
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Introducing 'Scorecard' a golf podcast from CBS Sports
4w ago00:02:34Tap to summarizeWelcome to Scorecard, a weekly golf destination where CBS Sports’ voices, Johnson Wagner, Shane Bacon, and Patrick McDonald, break down everything trending in the game. From tournament recaps to previews, pyramids to picks, and all the chaos in between, Scorecard delivers what mattered, what didn’t, and what’s coming next...calling it exactly how it lies. With course breakdowns, bold predictions, and debates you didn’t know you needed, this is your weekly hub for golf conversation with personality. Mark it down. This is Scorecard.
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Natasha Cloud To Chicago Sky: How Does She Fit + Where Could Hailey Van Lith End Up?
May 400:47:12Tap to summarize(0:00) Intro (0:53) Natasha Cloud signs with Chicago Sky REACTION (9:51) How Natasha Cloud fits with Chicago: Who comes off the bench? (13:50) Where could Hailey Van Lith end up? (17:31) What has us confused about the Golden State Valkyries, decision to waive Marta Suarez (25:07) Other News & Notes: Sabrina Ionescu out for 2 weeks (30:10) Early frontrunner picks for MVP (38:27) What we’re excited about for the WNBA’s 30th season (42:28) Azzi Fudd questions WNBA refereeing
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WNBA Season Preview: Aces vs. EVERYBODY, What Makes Seattle Storm A Team To WATCH (Part 2)
Apr 3000:43:59Tap to summarizeCould the Aces make it two in a row? How will the Dallas Wings utilize Azzi Fudd? Who steps up in Napheesa Collier's absence? Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala are breaking down the remainder of the WNBA's teams in Part 2 of our season preview, with one question for each of the Western Conference teams. (0:00) Intro (1:16) Breaking down the 2025 season in the Western Conference (6:12) Las Vegas Aces: Can they go back-to-back? (9:06) Phoenix Mercury: Have they gone from WNBA Finals to bubble team? (15:53) Minnesota Lynx: Who steps up in the absence of Napheesa Collier? (20:04) Seattle Storm: How will they utilize Awa Fam, Dominique Malonga? (24:46) Golden State Valkyries: Did the Valkyries bring in enough offense in the offseason to be a playoff team once again? (28:58) Dallas Wings: Will Azzi, Paige and Arike all start? (33:50) Los Angeles Sparks: Does the return of Nneka Ogwumike guarantee Los Angeles’ first playoffs appearance since 2020? (37:21) Portland Fire: Can they be a playoff team in their inaugural season? (41:51) Picks to win the Western Conference
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