Podcasts about fiba world cup

"Who puts us in the best situation to win each night...I'm here for all the smoke!" Kara Lawson Kara Lawson joins Ryan Clark, Channing Crowder and Fred Taylor for a powerful conversation about the journey from elite athlete to one of basketball's most respected leaders and coaches. Fresh off a Gold Medal win at the 2026 FIBA World Cup, Coach takes us inside her experience with USA Basketball and the challenge of coaching a roster loaded with some of the greatest talent in the world—including Angel Reese, Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers—and finding the balance between individual greatness, different personalities and one shared mission on the international stage. Not afraid to ruffle feathers or cave to criticisms, Coach explains her approach to leading and winning at the highest levels. She opens up about the leadership lessons that have guided her, the impact of legendary coach Pat Summitt, and the stories and wisdom she carried forward from her time around one of the most influential figures in women's basketball. Lawson also reflects on her experience with the Boston Celtics and how working inside the NBA sharpened her understanding of leadership, culture and team-building. Lawson takes us from her childhood, where her father introduced her to football and helped shape the toughness, discipline and competitive mindset that would define her life, to becoming a top-tier basketball player and eventually a prominent coach. Now at Duke, Lawson discusses the challenge of restoring a historic women's basketball program to powerhouse status, building a culture that demands excellence, and developing players beyond what happens between the lines. From playing football with her dad to learning from Pat Summitt, from the Celtics to Duke, and from elite player to elite coach, Kara Lawson shares the leadership, sacrifice, resilience and life lessons behind her remarkable basketball journey—and what it takes to lead the best talent in the world. Full video episode streaming on Netflix now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Flame Bearers, host Toccara Renee speaks with dual WNBA champion, All-Star, and Australian Opals powerhouse Sami Whitcomb on embracing an unconventional, non-linear path to basketball, balancing motherhood with a year-round international career, and calling out media agendas to demand authentic storytelling for women athletes. In the wake of the recent FIBA World Cup, Sami breaks down the art of becoming a "star in your role.”

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This week, we're talking about a MAGA investor joining, then quickly resigning from, the EqualPride board, Team USA's FIBA World Cup win, and the crackdown on LGBTQ+ organizations in Turkey. Plus, the controversy over Jasmine Crockett honoring Chris Brown, your questions in Am I A Bad Queer?, and Bad Queer Opinions on vests and sex ed.EVERYONE who signs up to our giveaway wins a FREE spicy toy or gift card for toys! https://bbvibes.com/badqueers#bbpartnerShoutouts:Kris: SK Stokes Kennedy, founder of Stokes Kennedy Design and co-founder of the creative production company Hella Good Company, has been cast in A Very Haunted Renovation, a new HGTV competition series premiering Tuesday, September 15 at 8pm ET / 5pm PT, with new episodes streaming the following day on HBO Max. Follow on IG @esskayyyShana: Sapphic Con - a multi-day conference and festival for sapphic creatives, founders and movement builders. Designed to help attendees share ideas, celebrate culture and build community. Follow and support @sapphiccon on IGEpisode Notes:1:07 - Queer Urban Dictionary6:34 - Category is: MAGA Investor Resigns From EqualPride Board10:12 - Category is: USA takes gold in FIBA World Cup17:50 - Category is: What is happening in Turkey? 21:33 - Category is: Rep. Jasmine Crockett honors Chris Brown and Usher. Unpromoted 27:52 - Am I A Bad Queer?37:59 - Bad Queer Opinions42:35 - ShoutoutsShare your Am I A Bad Queer? hereSupport the showPATREON: patreon.com/BadQueersPodcastSubscribe to our Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/@BadQueersPodcast The opinions expressed during this podcast are conversational in nature and expressed only for comedic purposes. Not all of the facts will be correct but we attempt to be as accurate as possible. BQ Media LLC, the hosts, nor any guest host(s) hold no liability over the conversations on this podcast and by using this podcast you understand that it is solely for entertainment purposes. Copyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, parody, scholarship and research.  

The Minnesota Lynx own one of the best records in the WNBA heading into the playoffs, and Star Tribune women's sports reporter Cassidy Hettesheimer joins Hoopsology to unpack exactly how they got here — and why anything short of a championship this year will feel like unfinished business. Cassidy traces the season back to training camp, when even head coach Cheryl Reeve wasn't sure what to expect with Napheesa Collier sidelined recovering from double ankle surgery. What nobody fully anticipated was Olivia Miles: a rookie the coaching staff projected using full veteran statistical benchmarks rather than typical rookie expectations, who has since exceeded even that. Cassidy breaks down what makes Miles unique among a historically strong rookie class — a playmaking gift that makes everyone around her better, unlocking rim pressure the Lynx offense didn't have in years past — and shares a wonderfully human detail about Miles' transition to the league: figuring out where to sit at the team cafeteria table while simultaneously being trusted to direct All-Stars on the floor. Cassidy details the old-school, mentor-driven culture Cheryl Reeve has built around her, with veterans like Kayla McBride and Courtney Williams intentionally embracing and elevating their rookie floor general. The conversation turns emotional when discussing Napheesa Collier's road back. Cassidy explains how Collier, a deeply goal-oriented player, is drawing on a hard lesson from 2022 — when she rushed back too quickly to share the floor with retiring legend Sylvia Fowles and paid for it in her offseason recovery — to take a slower, more deliberate approach this time, telling reporters she still felt around 80-85% recovered even a month after her return. Cassidy also shares how Collier's FIBA World Cup selection became a meaningful part of that process, giving her valuable competitive reps as a two-time Olympian while representing her country. From there, the two discuss why this season carries championship-or-bust weight after the Lynx's gutting 2024 Finals loss to the Liberty and a disappointing early playoff exit in 2025, and how Minnesota's league-worst free-throw rate could become a real vulnerability against the physical playoff basketball ahead. The episode closes with two well-deserved shoutouts: Kayla McBride's quietly spectacular age-34 season, including her best scoring numbers since 2018 and a franchise single-game three-point record, and a league-wide nod to the Washington Mystics' exciting, ahead-of-schedule youth rebuild.

As the WNBA regular season winds down, Christy Winters Scott and Richard Cohen are here to cover a myriad of topics to get us through the weekend. HerHoopStats.com: Unlocking better insight about the women's game.The Her Hoop Stats Newsletter: https://herhoopstats.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The fellas discuss the USA women winning the FIBA World Cup, the Washington Mystics becoming the youngest team in WNBA history to qualify for the playoffs, Kawhi Leonard claiming that the Toronto Raptors are Scottie Barnes' team, the latest in Jalen Duren's contract holdup with the Detroit Pistons, Austin Reaves, Gil's Arena returning, Mark Williams' latest injury, Michael Porter Jr. streaming with Neon and more.

Pete Alonso's return to Citi Field as a Baltimore Oriole delivered a curtain call for his 300th career home run — and it's just the beginning of a stacked Thursday Night Live.

The WNBA returns tonight...after taking a three-week break for the FIBA World Cup. The WNBA playoffs start in ten days...and the league will be facing legitimate competition for ratings the rest of the season. Unfortunately for the WNBA...their biggest rivalry has no become their biggest friendship. We discuss Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese...no longer being enemies. We discuss the WNBA having to rely on their on-court product...to generate and maintain interest. We question whether the on-court product is enough...and whether anyone will be watching the WNBA throughout the fall. SUBSCRIBE TO BEHIND THE LINE - SHORTS: https://www.youtube.com/@btlshorts-84

"I got into sports media because I like sports." We discuss the Holly Rowe story with Jess, and she tells us why she is so tired of constantly talking about incidents like this instead of the actual games themselves. We also touch on a lot of CFB topics, the WNBA's return after a break for the FIBA World Cup, and the worst flight experiences we've ever had. Does Mike Elko look like he should be walking around with a candle on a little plate? Plus, Roy claims the U is back because they're returning to Nike as their uniform provider, and Greg Cote gives us the worst two minutes in the show's history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, women in sports couldn't catch a break. From Novig's controversial “Just Sports” ad featuring Sydney Sweeney to Arch Manning laughing at an A.I. video depicting violence against Holly Rowe – there is a lot to call out. Blake and Caroline break down these stories, plus the NFL's return.  In this episode, we also cover:  Taylor Swift's Emmys cameo – plus Caroline's new name for Travis Kelce  Team USA's first FIBA World Cup win under Sue Bird's leadership The sticker price on Malik Nabers' game-day hair Why so many US Open fans were disappointed with Zverev's win  Hyrox's latest response to pooma-gate  Thanks to our presenting sponsor Visa. Visit⁠ https://bayfc.com/community/visa/⁠ to learn more. Send Its: The Savannah Bananas should've recruited Troy Bolton: ⁠https://www.threads.com/@blaaakkkke/post/DdOrqHmIJvz⁠  Hyrox competitor: ⁠https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/sep/15/hyrox-changes-rules-apology-australian-woman-joanna-wietrzyk-soils-herself-mid-race-beijing⁠  Jalen Brunson goes incognito at Harry Styles concert: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/reel/DdO347msrIa/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&stkn=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==⁠ Stefon Diggs making terrible impressions on his new team: ⁠https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49935938/commanders-back-stefon-diggs-costly-unsportsmanlike-flag⁠  Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens pre-game handshake: ⁠https://people.com/simone-biles-finds-husband-jonathan-owens-for-pregame-kiss-first-game-with-colts-12120480⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One final recap of Team USA's gold medal-winning triumph over France at the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup, looking ahead to the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, and more with Cindy Brunson and Helen Williams.HerHoopStats.com: Unlocking better insight about the women's game.The Her Hoop Stats Newsletter: https://herhoopstats.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The US Women's Basketball Team is FIBA World Cup champion AGAIN

0:00 - 23:09 – Lou Anarumo said communication was an issue on Sunday and needs to get cleaned up, could Cam Bynum lose his green dot responsibilities?, is CJ Allen actually going to get playing time this week?, what to make of Quenton Nelson not getting an extension yet, Kevin thinks this year will mark the last Big Ten Football Championship game, and that the Colts are living in a bubble 23:10 - 36:49 – ESPN Colts reporter Stephen Holder joins us, giving his thoughts on Cam Bynum being the green dot, what led them to this point, and why he can’t evaluate the Colts’ defense yet. Why isn’t he ready to give up on the offense yet, even amid a couple of problems? 36:50 - 47:19 – Indiana Fever radio voice John Nolan joins us to preview the Fever’s return to action after Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston helped Team USA win gold at the FIBA World Cup. How does the WNBA playoff picture look with four games left in the regular season? Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 12:33 – Kevin started his morning by spilling coffee all over his car and he thinks it’s a bad omen for Notre Dame/Michigan State, Keenan Allen’s court date is scheduled for today but will it happen, is there Colts optimism heading into the Chiefs game? 12:34 – 19:11 – Morning Checkdown 19:12 – 42:22 – Lou Anarumo said communication was an issue on Sunday and needs to get cleaned up, could Cam Bynum lose his green dot responsibilities?, is CJ Allen actually going to get playing time this week?, what to make of Quenton Nelson not getting an extension yet, Kevin thinks this year will mark the last Big Ten Football Championship game, and that the Colts are living in a bubble 42:23 – 1:05:47 – ESPN Colts reporter Stephen Holder joins us, giving his thoughts on Cam Bynum being the green dot, what led them to this point, and why he can’t evaluate the Colts’ defense yet. Why isn’t he ready to give up on the offense yet, even amid a couple of problems?, Morning Checkdown 1:05:48 – 1:16:43 – Indiana Fever radio voice John Nolan joins us to preview the Fever’s return to action after Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston helped Team USA win gold at the FIBA World Cup. How does the WNBA playoff picture look with four games left in the regular season? 1:16:44 – 1:24:46 – Kevin dives into the communication issues the Colts had on Sunday. How bad was it? Then, he offers an optimistic outlook ahead of Sunday night’s tilt against the Chiefs. 1:24:47 – 1:49:29 – We celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Colts Super Bowl season with a look back at Week 1: The first-ever Manning Bowl. Ahead of week two of action, will the Colts make a change with the green dot? How is CJ Allen progressing? Colts defense didn’t make a lot of plays against Baltimore, we play a round of I Gotta Know, Morning Checkdown 1:49:30 – 2:01:23 – How would IU football handle a mandatory Power 4 non-conference game? Who would they play? Why are schedules so lopsided across college football? Kevin and James discuss with producer Nick, who’s in for Marc the next few days. 2:01:24 – 2:07:13 – Wrapping up the show, Kevin and James bring on Jake Query to give his thoughts on the Keenan Allen situation and preview today’s edition of Query & Company! Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Breanna Stewart is a FIBA Women's World Cup champion — again. USA claimed their fifth consecutive gold medal in Berlin, defeating France in the gold medal game. Stewart was named tournament MVP. Marine Johannès and Pauline Astier represented France with everything they had. Raquel Carrera and Spain took bronze over Leonie Fiebich and Germany in a battle of Liberty teammates. Now everyone comes home — and the New York Liberty have a playoff race to finish. Erica and Brian break it all down LIVE tonight at 7:45 PM ET.

An experienced captain is steering the NZ Breakers' ship for the next two years. Gordon Herbert coached the German national basketball team to their first ever FIBA World Cup title in 2023, and his teams have won championships across a wide range of leagues. Now he's taking over as Breakers coach, replacing Petteri Koponen in the role, although he has remained in charge of, and will continue to coach Canada's national men's team. Herbert told Mike Hosking it's been somewhat of a difficult pre-season, as he's been jetting all around the world, from New Zealand to Canada, to Australia, and then back to New Zealand. "It's been somewhat of a short preseason with our team, but it is what it is, we gotta move forward." The mark he wants to make on the Breakers is one of a team mentality – saying although there is an 'I' in win and individuals are needed, a team mentality is needed first. And it's that mentality that will hopefully allow the Breakers to achieve this season's goal: to be a top 4 team in the league. "We've had some injury problems in the pre-season, but to a certain extent, we can control our own destiny, the way we practice, the way we prepare." Herbert told Hosking he's not sure how long he'll be in this role, but he's taking it one day at a time. "I'm trying to get this team to play really good basketball, and we're, you know, not only do we represent the community, and the town, and the city, but we represent the whole country, which is pretty neat." "We want to have a really good product on the floor for our country." LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert Horry and Rob Jenners are back in the man cave for episode 276, and Big Shot Bob kicks things off recapping his surprising showing at two celebrity golf tournaments before getting into the news of the week. The Kawhi Leonard trade to the Raptors is officially done, and somehow the Clippers ended up under federal investigation on top of it — Bob and Rob break down Steve Ballmer's carefully worded statement and why Danilo Galinari isn't letting Kawhi off the hook for how his career got rerouted.   From there it's a full NBA news rundown: a big free agent's “winning culture” comments about signing with Minnesota get roasted, Jalen Duren is still holding out on a new deal in Detroit, and the guys break down what the Pistons actually have at center behind him. The NBA's Board of Governors met this week too, and expansion to Vegas and Seattle is officially on the table — Bob and B-Dawg go back and forth on whether the league needs two more teams or should just relocate one instead.   There's also a Team USA women's basketball update after their FIBA World Cup gold, a Caitlin Clark clip that has Bob fired up, a Nikola Jokic rant about being tired of his own fame, and the crew's usual struggle trying to remember old CBA rules off the top of their heads.   On the football side, the guys get into Myles Garrett's early-season injury and what it means for a Rams team that came one game short of the Super Bowl last year, plus a full slate of Week 3 college football picks headlined by LSU-Ole Miss. Then it's Big Shot of the Week, honoring the man who ran up a mountain to save a stranger's life, and a stacked round of Black Crime or White Crime to close out the show.   00:00  Cold Open & Episode Intro 00:49  Storage Room Purge & Rob's Golf Debut 04:46  Kawhi Leonard Trade to Raptors Finalized 05:29  Clippers Under Federal Investigation 06:27  Ballmer's Statement & the Fallout 09:49  Danilo Galinari Blasts Kawhi Leonard 13:23  Free Agent's “Winning Culture” Comments Spark Debate 17:45  Jalen Duren's Contract Standoff With the Pistons 22:35  Pistons Roster Breakdown at Center 24:09  NBA Board of Governors: Expansion Talk (Vegas & Seattle) 30:40  Old-School NBA Trivia: Michael Finley's Double Paycheck 32:07  Women's Hoops Roundup: FIBA Gold, Caitlin Clark, WNBA Playoffs 34:27  Kobe's “Amnesty Clause” Rabbit Hole 37:41  Nikola Jokic Says He's Done With Fans 42:17  NFL Monday: Myles Garrett's Injury and the Rams 45:01  49ers Roll the Rams: Shanahan vs. McVay 46:25  College Football Picks: Week 3 Slate 58:18  Big Shot of the Week: The Mountain Rescue Hero 59:26  Black Crime or White Crime Returns

We are heading into the final few WNBA regular-season games. Marisa Ingemi and Tyler DeLuca are here to discuss potential playoff implications and more. HerHoopStats.com: Unlocking better insight about the women's game.The Her Hoop Stats Newsletter: https://herhoopstats.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Is USA basketball asleep at the switch, just like the WNBA seemed to be during the All Star game? Team USA (represented by WNBA players) had a chance to show the world the quality of its team at the FIBA World Cup in Germany. At this juncture, the Us played 3 games against China, Italy, and Chechia. The coach Kara Lawson (coach at Duke) was emphasizing veterans in her starting line-up. While younger stars, including Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers, and Angel Reese, are getting some playing time, the coach was still placing the spotlight on older and more experienced players, apparently due to their sophistication in international play and their reliability toward the end of games. After the third game, I heard commentary from 5 knowledgeable sports commentators and podcasters: Three black men, one white fellow, and one white woman. They agreed strongly that Caitlan Clark, and possibly Paige Bueckers, should be starting at point guard ahead of veteran Chelsea Gray. While they described Chelsea as a good shooter who can bring stability and sophistication at crunch time, they viewed Caitlan and Paige as providing a quicker pace, creating more scoring opportunities, taking better advantage of open players, and as more versatile scorers. There were feelings that Kara Lawson, the coach, undervalues Caitlian's play and potential contribution by describing her as a “young player who is feeling her way through.” This description is contrary to Caitlin's record going into the tournament, and her actual tournament play, particularly in two of the three games. Paradoxically, after one game, Kara described Caitan as markedly picking up the pace and enabling the team to capture a big and lasting lead. (contrary to a young player feeling her way through) In the game against Italy, there was criticism that 3 veteran players were freezing Caitlan out when they should have been feeding her the ball. These pundits all agreed that there should be a more optimal mix of veterans and younger bench players in the starting lineup to max scoring, sustain defensive pressure, and optimize excitement.

Is USA basketball asleep at the switch, just like the WNBA seemed to be during the All Star game? Team USA (represented by WNBA players) had a chance to show the world the quality of its team at the FIBA World Cup in Germany. At this juncture, the Us played 3 games against China, Italy, and Chechia. The coach Kara Lawson (coach at Duke) was emphasizing veterans in her starting line-up. While younger stars, including Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers, and Angel Reese, are getting some playing time, the coach was still placing the spotlight on older and more experienced players, apparently due to their sophistication in international play and their reliability toward the end of games. After the third game, I heard commentary from 5 knowledgeable sports commentators and podcasters: Three black men, one white fellow, and one white woman. They agreed strongly that Caitlan Clark, and possibly Paige Bueckers, should be starting at point guard ahead of veteran Chelsea Gray. While they described Chelsea as a good shooter who can bring stability and sophistication at crunch time, they viewed Caitlan and Paige as providing a quicker pace, creating more scoring opportunities, taking better advantage of open players, and as more versatile scorers. There were feelings that Kara Lawson, the coach, undervalues Caitlian's play and potential contribution by describing her as a “young player who is feeling her way through.” This description is contrary to Caitlin's record going into the tournament, and her actual tournament play, particularly in two of the three games. Paradoxically, after one game, Kara described Caitan as markedly picking up the pace and enabling the team to capture a big and lasting lead. (contrary to a young player feeling her way through) In the game against Italy, there was criticism that 3 veteran players were freezing Caitlan out when they should have been feeding her the ball. These pundits all agreed that there should be a more optimal mix of veterans and younger bench players in the starting lineup to max scoring, sustain defensive pressure, and optimize excitement.

Lane Kiffin is returning to Oxford, Mississippi, and it's going to be absolute chaos! Dan breaks down the high-stakes, hostile homecoming as LSU prepares to walk into a wall of noise against Ole Miss. From Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry calling for military backup to Kiffin admitting there are legitimate "safety issues" awaiting him on the sideline, SEC football culture is on full display. And fresh off returning from Germany to cover Team USA's gold medal run at the Women's FIBA World Cup, OutKick reporter Jackson Thompson joins Dan to break down the viral moment that took over social media. After asking Caitlin Clark if she and Angel Reese are "friends now," Clark shut it down immediately, responding, *"We've always been friends. Don't try to do that."* Jackson gives an insider's look at what was happening in the media room, how Clark reacted in the moment, and his big takeaways from her refusal to let the media frame her relationship with Reese as a manufactured narrative. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, we're saying goodbye to WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert, getting into the latest FIBA World Cup updates, and asking: did Black Panther star Letitia Wright get married to a woman? Then it's time for Am I A Bad Queer?, where we tackle white queer bars, WNBA drama, and setting boundaries around a flirty girlfriend. Plus, Bad Queer Opinions on Atlanta Pride.EVERYONE who signs up to our giveaway wins a FREE spicy toy or gift card for toys! https://www.bboutique.co/vibe/badqueers-pod#bbpartnerShoutouts:Kris: Outclose - A place to belong shouldn't be left to chance. Your table is intentionally matched for real connection. Follow on IG @outclose.lgbtShana: To be Discussed:  a Black lesbian book social that's a third space with no cost to enter. They partner with Black owned businesses to host intentionally designed events with curated questions, games and unique twists for each venue. Follow and join @to.b.discussedShare your Am I A Bad Queer? hereSupport the showPATREON: patreon.com/BadQueersPodcastSubscribe to our Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/@BadQueersPodcast The opinions expressed during this podcast are conversational in nature and expressed only for comedic purposes. Not all of the facts will be correct but we attempt to be as accurate as possible. BQ Media LLC, the hosts, nor any guest host(s) hold no liability over the conversations on this podcast and by using this podcast you understand that it is solely for entertainment purposes. Copyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, parody, scholarship and research.  

Looking back on the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup and gazing ahead to what Team USA could look like in future international play with Brittany Carper and Jamie Steyer Johnson.HerHoopStats.com: Unlocking better insight about the women's game.The Her Hoop Stats Newsletter: https://herhoopstats.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Robin reacts to the Team USA gold medal win in the FIBA World Cup over France.

Sunday, September 13: WNBA the Putback US Wins FIBA World Cup by FiredUp Network

We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones are joined by Noa Dalzell (CelticsBlog, You Got Boston! Podcast) for a wide-ranging conversation about the Boston Celtics. They talk through last year's "surprising" success, the Jaylen Brown/Paul George swap, expectations for Jayson Tatum, potential role shifts from Derrick White and Payton Pritchard, and much more.On the WNBA side, the guys discuss their big and small picture takeaways from Team USA's historic win against Hungary, preview this weekend's semifinals matchups (USA-Spain, Germany-France), then talk through their top Coach of the Year candidates.If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com01:22 -- Noa joins the show!55:24 -- Team USA thoughts01:07:58 -- FIBA World Cup semifinals preview01:21:11 -- Coach of the Year Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:

We are headed into the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup semifinals on Saturday. Brittany Carper and Tyler DeLuca are here to help us prepare. HerHoopStats.com: Unlocking better insight about the women's game.The Her Hoop Stats Newsletter: https://herhoopstats.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Irish boxer, podcaster and agency executive Sarah Cunningham joins Sarah to discuss finding her way into the ring later in life, getting inspired by Irish legend Katie Taylor, Taylor’s epic last fight and how she changed women’s boxing for generations to come, and why Cunningham’s own boxing career has a ticking clock on it. Plus, the FIBA World Cup championship nears, vows that moved from one track to another, and a partnership you can bet has us asking questions. Read Jeff Kassouf’s ESPN article on the future of the NWSL’s Racing Louisville here Listen to Sarah Cunningham’s podcast here Read more about AUSL’s Kelly Maxwell here You can now WATCH Sarah’s interviews! Subscribe to @iHeartWomensSports on YouTube and check out the Good Game playlist here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social Instagram: @AzziArtwork Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky: @biancahillier.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Team USA rolls into the FIBA World Cup Semifinals with a 108-56 win over Hungary. Christy Winters Scott, Cindy Brunson, and Helen Williams break it all down and more. HerHoopStats.com: Unlocking better insight about the women's game.The Her Hoop Stats Newsletter: https://herhoopstats.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For the past few weeks, we've been bringing you episodes of BOUNCE, KALW's sports podcast that's following the rise of women's professional sports in the Bay. The Golden State Valkyries are on their way to the WNBA playoffs, but right now, some of them are in Berlin. Taking part in the FIBA World Cup - the international women's Basketball tournament. So today, we thought to go worldwide, with a global women's sports update from the host of Bounce, Erin Lim. 

Veteran hoops reporter Doug Feinberg joins Sarah from Berlin to discuss the ongoing FIBA Women’s World Cup, how this year’s competition is different than the four previous World Cups he’s covered, why he thinks Team USA benefited from their near-loss to Italy, and what Paige Bueckers was really saying to China’s 7-foot-3 Zhang Ziyu. Plus, the puck drops everywhere, pack your mittens, and a lot of track with a little field. Read all of Doug’s reporting here, and check out his recent interview with Caitlin Clark here Results from the FIBA World Cup can be found here The schedule for the World Athletics Ultimate Championship can be found here Check out Kelsie Whitmore’s Instagram post here Enter the Mt. Joy x Gotham FC sweepstakes collab here You can now WATCH Sarah’s interviews! Subscribe to @iHeartWomensSports on YouTube and check out the Good Game playlist here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social Instagram: @AzziArtwork Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky: @biancahillier.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robin reacts to a stellar all around performance from Team USA against Hungary in the FIBA World Cup.

Today’s Best of Features: (00:00-9:46) – Indy Ignite libero Emma Halter joins Query & Company to discuss a variety of topics as she prepares for year two for her hometown professional volleyball team. Jake asks her about the experience in Tyrese Haliburton’s charity softball game, how much preparation she has done for throwing out the first pitch at the Indians game tonight, and the growth of women’s sports and giving little girls the experience (watch and play) so many different sports. (9:46-28:27) – ESPN.com’s Stephen Holder makes his weekly appearance on Query & Company to chat all things Indianapolis Colts with Jake Query. Their conversation starts about Alec Pierce’s status for Sunday’s game against the Baltimore Ravens and Shane Steichen’s desire to spread the ball to all the weapons that he feels like he has. Finally, they take a scan around the NFL. (28:27-38:07) – Scott Agness from Fieldhouse Fouse joins Jake Query to recap the three group stage games for the United States in FIBA World Cup play. Will Caitlin Clark be inserted in the starting lineup now that elimination games are starting on Thursday? What is the timeline for the rest of the WNBA while the FIBA World Cup is going on? Plus, they dive into what is next for the United States. Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Send us Fan MailWe break down whether the FIBA World Cup break is a hidden advantage or a real problem for the WNBA playoff push, especially with travel and a tight restart window. We weigh rhythm against rest, then land on one standard that matters when the postseason starts: results.• WNBA standings context and why seeding still matters• Berlin travel and time zone impact before the season resumes• Ways FIBA games can help with sharpness and game rhythm• Napheesa Collier as an example of beneficial live reps• Ways FIBA can hurt through injury risk mental fatigue and tired legs• Two way workload concerns and why roles change the impact• Game shape versus practice shape for players staying home• A'ja Wilson rest and injury prevention as a playoff bet• Whether fatigue is a fair excuse and where accountability kicks inPlease make sure to like, subscribe, comment, tell anyone who's anyone about the show.Support the showhttps://linktr.ee/GetABucketShow for more content!!!

We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones are joined again by Couper Moorhead (HEAT.com, After The Buzzer Podcast) for a wide-ranging conversation about the Miami Heat. They talk through the Giannis Antetokounmpo and Klay Thompson acquisitions, next steps for Bam Adebayo, the importance of Andrew Wiggins and Davion Mitchell, potential lineup combinations (#TallBall?) and much more.On the WNBA side, the guys discuss their big-picture and small-picture takeaways from Team USA's nail-biting win against Italy and their blowout win against Czechia. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com0:51 -- Coup joins the show!51:57 -- Team USA thoughts01:15:40 -- FIBA World Cup shoutouts (France, Emma Meesseman, Puerto Rico) Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:

(00:00-27:06) – Query & Company opens on a Tuesday that feels like a Monday with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison celebrating the fact that it is finally game week for the Indianapolis Colts. They touch on some thoughts for Sunday’s game against the Baltimore Ravens. Plus, they dive into Indiana’s first win of the season with Josh Hoover coming out and running Curt Cignetti’s offense flawlessly. (27:0-39:01) – IndyStar’s Kyle Neddenriep makes his weekly visit on Query & Company to preview the upcoming slate of games in high school football tonight and recap last week’s performances. Jake asks Kyle to identify an early Mr. Indiana Football candidate or two after two weeks of play, previews the game that he will be at between Roncalli and Bishop Chatard, and some other games that he will be monitoring throughout the night. (39:01-46:24) – Jake Query concludes the first hour of the show by welcoming a caller onto the show to try and guess which famous athlete Jake met, and hung out with, at the airport on Sunday after the IndyCar race. (46:24-1:07:34) – Indy Ignite libero Emma Halter joins Query & Company to discuss a variety of topics as she prepares for year two for her hometown professional volleyball team. Jake asks her about the experience in Tyrese Haliburton’s charity softball game, how much preparation she has done for throwing out the first pitch at the Indians game tonight, and the growth of women’s sports and giving little girls the experience (watch and play) so many different sports. (1:07:34-1:28:08) – ESPN.com’s Stephen Holder makes his weekly appearance on Query & Company to chat all things Indianapolis Colts with Jake Query. Their conversation starts about Alec Pierce’s status for Sunday’s game against the Baltimore Ravens and Shane Steichen’s desire to spread the ball to all the weapons that he feels like he has. Finally, they take a scan around the NFL. (1:28:08-1:30:36) – The final hour of today’s show starts with Jake and Eddie discussing why there is one more available team in the Query & Company fantasy football league. (1:30:36-1:55:09) –The final hour of Query & Company starts with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison discussing Indiana’s win over North Texas on Saturday. What are some differences between Josh Hoover and Fernando Mendoza? Can fans be worried about anything after just one game? Also, Jake has some things to say about social media erupting following Caitlin Clark’s dud performance against Italy on Saturday in FIBA World Cup group play. (1:55:09-2:09:24) – Scott Agness from Fieldhouse Fouse joins Jake Query to recap the three group stage games for the United States in FIBA World Cup play. Will Caitlin Clark be inserted in the starting lineup now that elimination games are starting on Thursday? What is the timeline for the rest of the WNBA while the FIBA World Cup is going on? Plus, they dive into what is next for the United States. (2:09:24-2:11:22) – The show closes out with JMV joining Jake Query to preview his Labor Day weekend bender!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Team USA survived a rough shooting night against Italy, then throttled Czechia to finish Group Play undefeated. Now, the Americans turn their attention to Thursday's Quarterfinals as they await their next opponent. Brittany Carper and Marisa Ingemi discuss that and more.HerHoopStats.com: Unlocking better insight about the women's game.The Her Hoop Stats Newsletter: https://herhoopstats.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Listen to SJ discuss the NBA coming down hard on the Clippers and the ongoing Women's FIBA World Cup tournament!

Masai Russell didn't just break the 100m hurdles world record — she became the first woman since 1988 to hold the record AND Olympic gold at the same time!

Today’s Best of Features: (00:00-15:06) – IndyStar’s Kyle Neddenriep makes his weekly visit on Query & Company to preview the upcoming slate of games in high school football tonight and recap last week’s performances. Jake asks Kyle to identify an early Mr. Indiana Football candidate or two after two weeks of play, previews the game that he will be at between Roncalli and Bishop Chatard, and some other games that he will be monitoring throughout the night. (15:06-34:26) – Zach Osterman from the IndyStar joins Jake Query on a Football Friday to preview Indiana’s season opener against North Texas tomorrow afternoon from Bloomington. Jake asks him if Curt Cignetti’s team will be playing more of their base packages versus game planning for specific players/team and what the latest news about Kellan Wyatt and Stephan Daly’s eligibility for the season looks like. (34:26-44:30) – Scott Agness from Fieldhouse Files joins Query & Company to explain his thoughts on Cathy Engelbert deciding to retire at the end of the WNBA season, admits that the timing of it is so weird, and weighs in on how the WNBA should find its next commissioner. Finally, he recaps the first FIBA World Cup game between USA and China this morning. Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-23:25) – Query & Company opens on a Football Friday with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison discussing last night’s college football slate with Fernando Mendoza’s brother, Alberto, making his Georgia Tech debut. Jake believes that the performance from Alberto should provide a lot of optimism for how the Indiana Hoosiers will look with Josh Hoover if he was chosen by Curt Cignetti to be his next quarterback. (26:01-40:10) – IndyStar’s Kyle Neddenriep makes his weekly visit on Query & Company to preview the upcoming slate of games in high school football tonight and recap last week’s performances. Jake asks Kyle to identify an early Mr. Indiana Football candidate or two after two weeks of play, previews the game that he will be at between Roncalli and Bishop Chatard, and some other games that he will be monitoring throughout the night. (40:10-43:49) – Jake Query concludes the first hour of the show by wondering if there is America will be rooting for one specific college football team this weekend. (43:49-1:08:09) – Zach Osterman from the IndyStar joins Jake Query on a Football Friday to preview Indiana’s season opener against North Texas tomorrow afternoon from Bloomington. Jake asks him if Curt Cignetti’s team will be playing more of their base packages versus game planning for specific players/team and what the latest news about Kellan Wyatt and Stephan Daly’s eligibility for the season looks like. (1:08:09-1:23:04) – Every Friday on Query & Company, Jake shares a good for the heart story brought to you by Franciscan Health. For today’s story, Jake is joined by Western Boone football head coach Justin Pelley to bring awareness to organ donation and kidney transplants. (1:23:04-1:27:49) – The final hour of today’s show starts with Jake previewing tonight’s Purdue vs Indiana State game by highlighting something that he is interested to see regarding the Boilermakers. (1:27:49-1:51:04) –The final hour of Query & Company starts with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison highlighting the two big news items of the day – WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert will be retiring at the end of the season and the Pro Football Hall of Fame is revamping its voting process. Scott Agness from Fieldhouse Files joins Query & Company to explain his thoughts on Cathy Engelbert deciding to retire at the end of the WNBA season, admits that the timing of it is so weird, and weighs in on how the WNBA should find its next commissioner. Finally, he recaps the first FIBA World Cup game between USA and China this morning. (1:51:04-2:07:20) – James Boyd from The Athletic and Fan Morning Show joins Jake Query on this Football Friday to discuss the news that the Pro Football Hall of Fame changing its voting process. They also dive into Shane Steichen’s decision to name Anthony Richardson as the QB2 yesterday, whether the Colts will have packages for Richardson to use his legs, and believes that Seth McGowan will get some usage every game because of the belief the coaching staff has in him. (2:07:20-2:11:32) – The show closes out with JMV joining Jake Query to preview his Labor Day weekend bender!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Flame Bearers, host Toccara Renee speaks with WNBA talent, overseas standout, and Puerto Rican national team star Arella Guirantes on honoring her family's Puerto Rican roots on the global stage, pushing for stronger media coverage and equity for international athletes, and finding ultimate peace in the game by focusing on character over accolades. As we look to this week's FIBA World Cup where Arella will be representing PR, she shows what world-class, purpose-driven basketball looks like, advocates for greater synergy between U.S. and overseas sports markets, and reminds us all that true success comes from how deeply you touch people's lives along the journey.

In today's episode, Christy Winters Scott and Cindy Brunson discuss all things Team USA ahead of the 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup. HerHoopStats.com: Unlocking better insight about the women's game.The Her Hoop Stats Newsletter: https://herhoopstats.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The WNBA playoff teams are officially set, and we're breaking down the biggest storylines heading into the postseason, from DeWanna Bonner joining the Atlanta Dream to the teams we think could make a championship run. We're also talking WNBA harassment and the growing political distractions surrounding women's sports.Plus, Unrivaled's massive valuation jump, the return of NCAA volleyball, Nebraska's $1 million showcase win, the Denver Summit's six-goal NWSL performance, new women's sports mascots, and what's next for Team USA at the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup. Tune in for your weekly dose of everything happening across women's sports.If you rate Women's Sports Weekly 5 stars, send a screenshot and you will receive a sticker!SUBSCRIBE TO WOMEN'S SPORTS WEEKLY YouTubeSpotifyApple Podcasts  FOLLOW WOMEN'S SPORTS WEEKLY ON SOCIALInstagramTikTokCONTACT WomensSportsWeeklyPod@gmail.com Women's Sports Weekly is created, produced, edited, and hosted by Carolyn Bryan and Danielle Bryan.Music is by the talented ⁠Melvin Alexander Black.  

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon and Anthony Slater to break down Steph Curry's interesting future in Golden State including how his potential extension could determine the future for the Warriors. Then, the guys tackle the intriguing situation between Jalen Duren & the Pistons as his restricted free agency presses on. We discuss if Detroit will be able to manage this moving forward or if it could cause major issues for the team. Finally, we talk about the FIBA World Cup qualifiers with some epic battles taking place in Europe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde examines the career, analytical philosophy, and remarkable adaptability of Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra, who rose from the organization's video room to become the NBA's longest-tenured active head coach, a two-time NBA champion, six-time NBA Finals coach, and the newly appointed head coach of the USA Men's National Team for the 2027 FIBA World Cup and 2028 Olympic Games. How has Spoelstra continually redesigned his systems around dramatically different rosters, from the LeBron James era to Miami's more recent underdog playoff runs? What role do film study, statistical evidence, matchup data, experimentation, and unconventional defensive schemes play in his decision-making? The episode explores how Spoelstra has used switching, zone defenses, blitzes, drop coverages, and constant tactical variation to keep opponents solving new problems, while building an organizational culture capable of sustaining competitiveness across nearly two decades. What can leaders beyond basketball learn from a coach whose greatest competitive advantage may be his willingness to keep adapting?