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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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These WNBA teams are under performing + This is one major issue with NCAA's new eligibility rule
Yesterday00:44:00Tap to summarizeWhich WNBA teams are under performing and which are over performing? Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala break it down, PLUS preview the Commissioner's Cup Final, take a look at changing NCAA eligibility rules and more. 0:00 Intro0:34 Wednesday Recap: Phoenix pulls out win over Indiana and more8:18 Commissioner’s Cup Preview12:44 Which WNBA teams are under performing vs. over performing23:57 What is the new NCAA eligibility rule and why we have concerns 33:30 Game Previews: Minnesota Lynx at Dallas Wings36:55 Game Previews: LA Sparks at Indiana Fever
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Why the WNBA having NO Black women head coaches is a PROBLEM
4d ago00:54:00Tap to summarizeFor just the third time in WNBA history, there are NO Black women as head coaches within the league. Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala dive into why it's a problem, plus celebrating the league's 30th anniversary, diving into some midseason picks for end of season awards and much more.0:00 Intro 1:15 Dallas Wings match win total from last season3:17 Jackie Young passes Becky Hammon on Aces’ all-time assists list10:37 WNBA celebrates 30th anniversary 21:54 The WNBA has a Black women head coaching problem 40:50 Midseason picks for Most Improved, 6th Player and Coach of the Year51:09 Other WBB News: Azzi Fudd signs onto Project B, Flau’jae joins Unrivaled
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What’s behind the WNBA’s MASSIVE drop in All Star votes: Why it's not that big of a deal + How will a 50-game season work?
1w ago00:44:11Tap to summarizeErica L. Ayala and Alicia Jay are BACK talking all things WNBA All Star, Commissioner's Cup and more. 0:00 Intro0:31 Caitlin Clark announces signature shoe drop4:16 WNBA All Star Votes: Biggest surprises, which players are MISSING?12:42 WNBA Deep Dive: Season expands to 50 games22:45 Commissioner's Cup Final is SET: Las Vegas Aces vs. New York Liberty31:18 Game Preview: Chicago Sky vs. Dallas Wings35:22 Game Preview: Golden State Valkyries vs. Las Vegas Aces41:26 PWHL Draft Recap: KK Harvey No. 1 overall +Laila Edwards to San Jose?
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Do Angel Reese, Isabelle Harrison have BEEF? Why it shouldn't matter I WNBA Ejection REACTION
2w ago00:45:40Tap to summarizeIs there BEEF between Isabelle Harrison and Angel Reese? And should it even matter? Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala break down Harrison's ejection, PLUS get into Lynx vs. Aces, some historic performances around the WNBA and more.0:00 Intro 1:45 Las Vegas Aces vs. Minnesota Lynx: A WNBA Finals Preview? 11:36 Isabelle Harrison/Angel Reese: Ejected Following a TAKE DOWN of Angel Reese18:54 Always go to there being beef when women are competitive 28:38 Kelsey Plum, Kahleah Copper highlight massive weekend in WNBA29:30 Caitlin Clark, Aliyah Boston are setting the blueprint for Indiana30:47 Breanna Stewart helps New York clinch spot in Commissioner’s Cup Final 33:55 Players we’re picking to be at WNBA All-Star 40:05 Injury updates: Sabrina Ionescu returns, Paige Bueckers day-to-day
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Chicago Sky’s ISSUES: Why Skylar Diggins is RIGHT + Sparks have BIG DECISION to make with Kate Martin
2w ago00:43:52Tap to summarizeAlicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala take a deep dive into the WNBA's new developmental contracts, the Chicago Sky and more in our latest episode.0:00 Intro 0:53 Commissioner’s Cup Update: What we’re seeing out of the New York Liberty as Sabrina Ionescu remains out 4:10 Breaking down the Atlanta Dream, key components8:35 Deep Dive: How do Player Development Contracts work?14:18 Will the LA Sparks sign Kate Martin to a full-time contract? 20:17 Skylar Diggins is right about the Chicago Sky, why they need to make CHANGES28:25 Game Preview: Minnesota Lynx at Las Vegas Aces39:11 What to watch this weekend in women’s sports
Transcribe →Maya Brady says uncle Tom Brady is ‘pretty accurate’ in saying she’s best athlete in the family
3w ago00:18:19Tap to summarizeAUSL softball star Maya Brady joins Erica L. Ayala to talk about the upcoming season, playing in Oklahoma City and more.0:00 Intro0:53 On winning AUSL title last season: ‘Like a group project where you don’t help at all’2:08 Expectations joining Oklahoma City Spark3:46 What she learned from her injury6:05 How she’s taking ownership of the future of women’s softball, AUSL being ‘built for the long haul’8:37 What it means for her to get to play in Oklahoma City10:35 When did she know she wanted to attend UCLA?12:12 UCLA: Home of the … internet?13:47 What it was like growing up in an athletic family: ‘Love to Win’15:37 On needing to maintain her ‘best athlete in the family’ title
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Indiana's COLLAPSE Against New York: What went WRONG + Are the Dallas Wings a CONTENDER?
3w ago00:47:26Tap to summarizeAlicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala recap Saturday's game between Indiana and New York before getting into some of the biggest storylines around the WNBA, including Sydney Johnson's ejection, Kelsey Plum's return, Natasha Cloud opening up about free agency and more.0:00 Intro0:45 Liberty vs. Fever recap: What happened with Indiana in loss to Liberty? And how did New York turn things around?9:56 Olivia Miles continues to do the UNTHINKABLE15:29 Sydney Johnson ejection is a part of sports19:20 How Kelsey Plum’s return will help the Sparks21:20 What Kiki Rice’s injury means for Toronto 23:43 Natasha Cloud addresses Free agency 35:20 Are the Dallas Wings a CONTENDER?41:48 One team that will end their losing streak this week
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State of the WNBA: Indiana Fever TENSIONS, Phoenix’s Freefall, Minnesota is Playing UNFAIR
3w ago00:44:54Tap to summarizeAlicia Jay is joined by Terrika Foster-Brasby to get a look at the state of the WNBA, including what's going on in Indiana, the Phoenix Mercury's freefall, Minnesota's run of play and more.0:00 Intro1:32 Steph White, Caitlin Clark shut down controversy over bench exchange2:37 Is there cause for concern in Indiana?6:32 Sandy Brondello receives warm welcome in New York, why Toronto marks a personal win for her12:09 Deep Dive: Questions around the Phoenix Mercury18:41 Does Phoenix stand a chance to turn things around?23:02 What Minnesota is doing right now is unfair30:13 Game Preview: Indiana Fever vs. New York Liberty39:45 Game Preview: Seattle Storm vs. Minnesota Lynx
Transcribe →Why Caitlin Clark Criticisms Are FAIR GAME + WNBA Commissioner’s Cup Explainer
4w 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?
4w 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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