Good Game with Sarah Spain

Texas golfer Farah O’Keefe joins Sarah fresh off her NCAA national championship win to discuss just how many sports she tried before focusing on golf, how her tennis coach dad and taekwondo black belt mom helped her game in different ways, her goals for the upcoming U.S. Women’s Open, and which course has the best grass. Plus, an elusive clay-court title, the Brondello Bowl, and some fall plans to put on your calendar.

ESPN analyst and softball royalty Jessica Mendoza joins Sarah to discuss this year’s Women’s College World Series, what to expect in the championship, and the viral softball moments we can’t stop talking about. Plus, the return of another GOAT, the top seed still standing, and the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup is back. Also, Sarah returns from Italy just in time for Pride Month! Hoops and pucks and footy and gay s...

Associate Principal Scientist at the Gatorade Sports Science Institute Rebecca Randell and Vice President of Sports & Entertainment at PepsiCo Carolyn Braff join Sarah to discuss Gatorade’s new Body of Science initiative, the current research gap impacting female athletes, what they’re hoping to learn from their ongoing studies, and the not-so-glamorous work of a sports scientist. 

As part of this month’s espnW Summit in NYC, alpine skiing Olympic gold medalist Breezy Johnson sat down with Sarah to discuss how ski racing is more like Formula 1 than other Olympic sports, the surprising video she watched the morning of her gold medal-winning race, and getting the invite to party with Flavor Flav in Las Vegas. Plus, Sarah got to ask Breezy the question that’s been on her mind ever since the Games.&nb...

Benita Fitzgerald Mosley, the new CEO of the U.S. Center for Safe Sport and the 1984 Olympic gold medalist in the women’s 100m hurdles, sat down with Sarah during the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics to discuss why she decided to take on such a hard job, her biggest priorities for the organization as it tackles more cases than ever before, and Safe Sport’s role looking ahead to the 2028 Los Angeles Games. Plus, we check ba...

Team USA snowboarder and halfpipe specialist Maddie Mastro joins Sarah to talk about what was going through her mind before her final runs at the Milan Cortina Olympics, how she bounced back from a disappointing Games to end her season on a high note, why you gotta water your own grass, and how her rescue pup Pippy helps her through it all.

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Washington Mystics forward Kiki Iriafen joins Sarah to discuss how her team’s young roster makes the pros feel like they’re back in college, her late start getting into the sport of basketball, why she only has one mandatory item on her pre-game to-do list, and what it took for people to finally start pronouncing her name correctly. Plus, racing double, lacrosse on the lake, and getting coached up to “outwit, outp...

Chicago Stars and Team Canada players Jordyn Huitema and Julia Grosso join Sarah to talk about reuniting in the Windy City, being teammates AND best friends, playing through a tough stretch, Jordyn’s new venture off the pitch, and the one question that caused them both to say “I plead the fifth.” Plus, a new venue for a star, a new sport on campus, and how do you say “more money please” in French? Plus...

Olympic champion turned analyst Cheryl Pounder joins Sarah to discuss the Montréal Victoire and the Ottawa Charge’s battle for the Walter Cup, why it’s important to always keep your head up even when just watching games, and whether she thinks the women’s hockey pipeline is strong enough to sustain four new PWHL expansion teams. Plus, as close to overtime as it gets, knees are dumb, and something about it f...

PhD candidate Zoe Tzanis joins Sarah to discuss their recent research on ESPN’s coverage of racial tension during the 2024 WNBA playoffs, why it’s important for traditional media to consider the impact of platforming social media content, and why trolls aren’t the ones creating public narratives. Plus, 40-and-counting, a super sweet 16, and stopping the skid. 

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Phoenix Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner joins Sarah to discuss the WNBA’s free agent frenzy and her decision to stay in Phoenix, the ways the W has changed across her 17 seasons in the league, chasing a championship with her fiancée Alyssa Thomas, and being part of one of our favorite “only in the WNBA” moments. Plus, victory is in sight for the Victoire, 15-apostrophe-18, and 1-in-641. 

Mina Kimes, ESPN NFL analyst, Celebrity Jeopardy! star and the new host of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, joins Sarah to talk about how the Bee will look different this year, what she’s spending the most time researching ahead of her first time hosting, being a cool nerd, and accessing parts of her brain she hasn’t used in awhile. Plus, setting the Tempo, a hot new bronze-shell has entered the villa, and revenge is ...

Former pro softball player turned analyst Haylie McCleney Hanson joins Sarah to share the biggest surprises from the NCAA softball season, players to keep an eye on in this weekend's Regionals, what to watch for in this year’s Women’s College World Series, and what she’s excited about heading into the upcoming sophomore season of the AUSL. Plus, a buzzer beater crowd pop for the history books, A’ja goes glam...

Sarah sits down with Gotham COO Kari Fleischauer, Portland Cascade GM Jami Lobpries, and Seattle Torrent GM Meghan Turner at the 2026 espnW Summit NYC. The group discusses being major decision-makers for their respective NWSL, AUSL and PWHL teams, establishing a new franchise vs. taking over a legacy brand, managing the demands of growth and expansion, turning casual fans into diehards, and their enthusiasm – and concern &nda...

Donna Orender, co-founder and commissioner of the Upshot League, joins Sarah to discuss adding the new developmental league to the pro women’s hoops space, some names you might recognize on Upshot's inaugural rosters, and what she hopes the league will look like in 10 years. Plus, Jose the Coyote can’t be stopped, it’s outta here, and getting back in the saddle.

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Following a very busy weekend of women’s sports action, Big Citrus gathers to discuss the start of the WNBA season, the latest nail-biter in the PWHL playoffs, and the potential perils of hockey expansion. Sarah also shares her experience attending the inaugural game for the W’s first Canadian franchise, the Toronto Tempo. Plus, a second chance for some fan faves, Temwa heats up, and the bird’s the word. 

Happy WNBA Season 30 Opening Day! To celebrate, here's part 2 of Good Game's WNBA season preview – aka The Shootaround – this time focusing on the Western Conference teams. From the Las Vegas Aces’ dynasty to the Seattle Storm’s new-look roster, Sarah gets you caught up on the stories, stakes, stats, stars and sounds you need to know. Plus, the road to Oklahoma City, simultaneous streaks, and you’re go...

The WNBA season begins tomorrow, which means it’s time for the return of The Shootaround, Good Game’s WNBA season preview. Sarah breaks down each and every W squad to get you prepped for tipoff, starting with the Eastern Conference squads. Plus, grab your mittens, it’s the 11th hour, and complaints hit the clay.

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LA Sparks head coach Lynne Roberts joins Sarah to talk about her early impressions of this year’s Sparks squad, the lessons she’s learned from mentor Tara VanDerveer, and how she had to change her coaching style for the WNBA after spending 27 years in the college system. Then, with Mother’s Day coming up this weekend, Roberts talks about how being a mom made her a better coach, changes to the CBA that will help mo...