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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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Betnijah Laney-Hamilton WAIVED by the Liberty: What went WRONG + Potential landing spots
2d ago00:24:01Tap to summarizeAlicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala react to the news around the New York Liberty waiving Betnijah Laney-Hamilton and give some possible landing spots for the veteran guard. 0:00 Intro 0:26 Did we see this coming? 4:30 Could this have been prevented? 6:36 What happens next for Betnijah 14:26 Potential landing spots 18:26 Liberty to sign Marine Fauthoux to standard contract
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Caitlin Clark & Paige Bueckers sign of impending USA Basketball youth movement I Roster Reaction
2d ago00:44:18Tap to summarizeAlicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala break down the latest headlines around the WNBA and women's basketball.0:00 Intro0:39 Team USA Roster Announcement: Biggest Surprises & Snubs3:55 Cleveland WNBA expansion announces name 9:51 Other WNBA news12:05 Did Cleveland “steal” its name from the PWHL’s NY Sirens? 19:27 A missed opportunity to honor WNBA history + There won’t be a WNBA 30 list 👀 29:22 Game Preview: Las Vegas Aces at Minnesota Lynx38:30 What else to watch in women’s sports this weekend 41:01 Aces enter tough road swing
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The Aces’ BIGGEST issue, Sydney Taylor’s MOMENT, Kelsey Plum TRADED + Kelsey Mitchell UNDERRATED I WNBA Weekend Recap
5d ago01:01:08Tap to summarizeAlicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala break down Sydney Taylor's game winner, the winners and losers at the WNBA trade deadline and more.0:00 Intro 1:30 Alicia’s Golden State Valkyries experience2:48 What made the Kelsey Plum to Phoenix Mercury trade so surprising7:21 What makes Toronto a great fit for Aneesah Morrow 13:59 Sydney Taylor plays hero for Chicago Sky 20:50 The Las Vegas Aces need to come to terms with this one glaring issue23:38 Olivia Miles finally gets her ‘Welcome to the W’ moment 28:19 New York Liberty, Sabrina Ionescu finding their sandpaper 35:18 Who makes the WNBA All-Rookie team? 44:05 Underrated candidates for WNBA MVP: Kelsey Mitchell & Breanna Stewart50:35 Athletes Unlimited pauses basketball, volleyball leagues56:25 WPBL makes historic & viral debut
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Chaos in the WNBA: Paige-Angel ‘bet’ goes viral, Seattle Storm owner suspended + BIGGEST Trade Rumors
1w ago01:07:39Tap to summarizeAlicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala break down the latest around the WNBA.0:00 Intro2:20 Ellie the Elephant shuts down dating rumors??4:55 WNBA responds to social media post appearing to promote a bet between Paige Bueckers & Angel Reese 10:50 Injury Updates: Aliyah Boston, Dominique Malonga + Gabby Williams14:00 Seattle Storm, Indiana Fever respond to anti-trans rally; Storm co-owner suspended 5 games for fan confrontation 32:57 Two teams to watch in the second half of the WNBA season: Washington 42:20 Two teams to watch in the second half of the WNBA season: Minnesota 46:40 Trade deadline news & targets: Kelsey Plum, Napheesa Collier on the move? 1:00:22 Caitlin Clark, Aces’ teammates among best at connecting with their teammates
Transcribe →2026 WNBA All-Star Live Recap: Marina Mabrey’s ALL-STAR Moment, Dominique’s Dunk and MORE
1w ago00:27:03Tap to summarizeJonquel Jones named MVP. Marina Mabrey RED HOT. Dominique Malonga dunking and SO MUCH MORE. Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala were live postgame breaking it ALL down from WNBA All-Star in Chicago.
Transcribe →Where Sandy Brondello’s Apology to Angel Reese Falls Short
3w ago00:57:01Tap to summarizeAlicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala are back breaking down the latest around the WNBA, including Sandy Brondello's one-game suspension, the Indiana Fever's hot streak and more.0:00 Intro 1:20 Indiana Fever: What’s contributed to their hot streak? 8:09 New York Liberty: Is Chris DeMarco the right man for the job? 15:28 Atlanta Dream 93 - Chicago Sky 91: Sydney Taylor, Jordin Canada are showing OUT18:15 Chicago Sky at risk of giving away another top pick? 20:29 Sandy Brondello suspended one-game for comments caught on a hot mic35:05 Injury Updates: Angel Reese, Paige Bueckers, Nyara Sabally 39:48 Congrats to Megan Gustafson and that man David42:41 Must-watch players for second half of the WNBA season48:30 WPBL announces team names
Transcribe →WNBA All-Star Draft: Surprises and Reactions, Chelsea Gray Receives Racist Message + Weekend Preview
3w ago00:44:21Tap to summarizeAlicia Jay and Erica Ayala are back with a new episode of We Need To Talk Now. They discuss the WNBA All-Star Draft, Chelsea Gray receiving racist messages on social media and preview the weekend games.0:00 - Intro4:00 - WNBA All-Star Draft Recap and Reaction17:00 - Discussing the racist messages Chelsea Gray received on social media31:40 - Liberty-Fever Preview38:00 - Sky-Dream Preview
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Betnijah threw a SHOE? Liberty-Tempo was pure CHAOS + Aces defensive meltdown, Angel Reese INJURED?!
4w ago00:59:28Tap to summarizeAlicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala recap the weekend that was in the WNBA, including Betnijah Laney-Hamilton's ejection, the Aces' wild weekend and much more.0:00 Intro 0:21 Atlanta Dream: Slump, Bad Luck or Needing Fixing?8:28 Betnijah Laney-Hamilton EJECTED in tense Liberty-Tempo game16:56 Where do the Phoenix Mercury go after third-largest loss in WNBA history?20:11 Indiana demolishes the Aces in 109-75 win27:03 Sparks make midseason move at GM: Smart? Not so smart? 32:40 League’s hottest teams: What’s making them so good right now? 38:35 WNBA Midseason Rankings50:17 WNBA All-Star Skills and 3PT Predictions 55:45 Gotham FC announces move to Queens
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Aces CUT Chennedy Carter: Is she out of chances? + Biggest All-Star snubs, surprises
Jul 900:44:16Tap to summarizeWhy did the Aces waive Chennedy Carter? And what's going on with Skylar Diggins and the Chicago Sky? Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala break down the latest around the WNBA and talk all things All-Star with the reserves being announced.0:00 Intro 0:45 Chennedy Carter WAIVED in shocking move by the Aces4:40 Skylar Diggins saga continues: Tyler Marsh discusses benching decision12:16 WNBA All-Star reserves announced: Biggest surprises and snubs16:47 Mock drafting WNBA All-Star teams 23:25 2-minute drill: Rookies that are making noise29:45 Game Preview: Portland Fire at Atlanta Dream38:07 Game Preview: New York Liberty vs. Minnesota Lynx
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WNBA Weekend Recap: Kate Martin SIGNED by Sparks + Is Golden State a CONTENDER?
Jul 600:57:49Tap to summarizeHow could Kate Martin help the Los Angeles Sparks? And what does Golden State's win over Atlanta say about each team? Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala break it all down plus MORE.0:00 Intro0:27 Kate Martin signed 4:30 Is there cause for concern with the Atlanta Dream?12:10 Are the Golden State Valkyries a contender? 22:20 WNBA All-Star: Starter surprises and predictions40:10 Cheryl Reeve highlights WBHOF inductions47:02 Who could break A’ja Wilson’s single-season scoring record? 53:54 Coco Gauff, Naomi Osaka lead Wimbledon highlights
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