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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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Is Skylar Diggins BENCHED for Courtney Vandersloot? Diggins AIRS OUT grievances with Chicago Sky
Jul 600:20:17Tap to summarizeSkylar Diggins took to social media on Monday to air out her grievances with the Chicago Sky. Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala are breaking it down and giving their reaction.
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Stephanie White sounds OFF on Alyssa Thomas controversy: ‘Absolutely unacceptable’
Jul 200:43:31Tap to summarizeStephanie White spoke on Wednesday about Alyssa Thomas receiving death threats. Meanwhile, Napheesa Collier nears a return and is Betnijah Laney-Hamilton's future with the Liberty in question? Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala break it all down plus more.0:00 Intro 0:45 Stephanie White sounds off on Alyssa Thomas controversy5:55 Napheesa Collier returns to basketball activities 7:55 Should Betnijah Laney-Hamilton be a target for teams at the trade deadline? 12:05 Is Michaela Onyenwere the perfect vet for Washington? 19:40 2-minute drill: Does the WNBA need to “own” a holiday like July 4? 25:17 Which players could break the WNBA single-game scoring record33:03 Game preview: Valkyries at Dream
Transcribe →Is Sabrina Ionescu BACK? Aces vs. Liberty: WNBA Commissioner's Cup Reaction + Alyssa Thomas RESPONDS to suspension
Jul 100:49:51Tap to summarizeWas the Commissioner's Cup a PIVOTAL moment for Las Vegas and New York this season? Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala recap the Commissioner's Cup Final.0:00 Intro2:18 Game recap: A pivotal moment for Las Vegas, New York8:51 Sabrina Ionescu should’ve won MVP 21:35 Alyssa Thomas responds to one-game suspension29:50 Mystics 4OT33:15 Other standouts from the weekend in the WNBA38:45 Answering chat questions
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These WNBA teams are under performing + This is one major issue with NCAA's new eligibility rule
Jun 2500:44:00Tap 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
Jun 2200:54:00Tap 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?
Jun 1800:44:11Tap 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
Jun 1500:45:40Tap 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
Jun 1100:43:52Tap 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
Jun 900:18:19Tap 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?
Jun 800:47:26Tap 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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