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Today's Rapid Fire topics include: The Notre Dame vs Boise State game will now be televised on NBC rather than just the Peacock streaming app, which Irish offensive and defensive players do we have the most confidence in, ND women's basketball coach Niele Ivey says Hannah Hidalgo will be the face of the sport this season, what does ND baseball need to do at Miami this weekend to keep its NCAA hopes alive, NFL playoff odds and more. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdown.com/ Join the Irish Breakdown premium message board: https://boards.irishbreakdown.com Stay locked into Irish Breakdown for all the latest news and analysis about Notre Dame: https://www.irishbreakdown.com​ Subscribe to the Irish Breakdown podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/irish-breakdown/id1485286986 Like and follow Irish Breakdown on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/irishbreakdown Sign up for the FREE Irish Breakdown daily newsletter: https://www.subscribepage.com/irish-breakdown-newsletter

ESPN Original Series Full Court Press returns for a second season, immersing viewers in the world of elite women's college basketball. This season, the four-part series tracks the experiences of sophomore Notre Dame guard Hannah Hidalgo, junior LSU guard Flau'jae Johnson, and graduate student USC forward Kiki Iriafen. Through exclusive interviews and inside access, viewers will experience pivotal moments from the 2024-2025 season, both on and off the court, as each athlete blazes a path in this new era of women's basketball.Hannah Hidalgo (University of Notre Dame, Sophomore Guard) - The youngest of the show's featured athletes, Hannah Hidalgo's dazzling play on the court secured her ACC Rookie of the Year honors and national attention in 2024. Hannah is having a standout sophomore season with her faith and her family grounding her along the way.Flau'jae Johnson (Louisiana State University, Junior Guard) - Flau'Jae Johnson is an emerging leader for the LSU Tigers who are looking for their second title in three seasons. Off the court, Flau'jae can be found managing her flourishing music career and growing list of NIL deals, while contemplating declaring for the WNBA draft.Kiki Iriafen (University of Southern California, Graduate Student Forward) - LA native Kiki Iriafen transferred to USC for the 2024-25 season. The 2024 Pac-12 Most Improved Player of the Year is motivated to succeed as the missing piece of this Trojans championship run and hopes to secure her spot as a top-5 WNBA pick.Episodes 1 and 2 air Saturday, May 3, at 1pm and 2pm ET on ESPN and episodes 3 and 4 air Saturday, May 10, at 9pm and 10pm ET on ESPN2. All episodes are available for streaming on ESPN+ immediately after their broadcasts.Full Court Press season two was directed by Nikki Spetseris, a storyteller who has been at the forefront of sports documentary filmmaking for over a decade. Nikki's work as a director and producer has garnered both critical acclaim and industry recognition, including four Emmy Awards. She has worked for virtually every major network, including NBC, HBO, ESPN, Showtime, CBS, ABC, and FOX, remaining committed to crafting powerful narratives at every turn.Nikki started her television journey at NBC's prestigious Olympics unit, working alongside the world's top sports journalists to capture the singular stories of Olympians across the globe. In addition to her Olympic work and a range of other sports projects, she's developed content for Netflix, UNICEF, Sony, Time Inc. and Disney+. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

ESPN Original Series Full Court Press returns for a second season, immersing viewers in the world of elite women's college basketball. This season, the four-part series tracks the experiences of sophomore Notre Dame guard Hannah Hidalgo, junior LSU guard Flau'jae Johnson, and graduate student USC forward Kiki Iriafen. Through exclusive interviews and inside access, viewers will experience pivotal moments from the 2024-2025 season, both on and off the court, as each athlete blazes a path in this new era of women's basketball.Hannah Hidalgo (University of Notre Dame, Sophomore Guard) - The youngest of the show's featured athletes, Hannah Hidalgo's dazzling play on the court secured her ACC Rookie of the Year honors and national attention in 2024. Hannah is having a standout sophomore season with her faith and her family grounding her along the way.Flau'jae Johnson (Louisiana State University, Junior Guard) - Flau'Jae Johnson is an emerging leader for the LSU Tigers who are looking for their second title in three seasons. Off the court, Flau'jae can be found managing her flourishing music career and growing list of NIL deals, while contemplating declaring for the WNBA draft.Kiki Iriafen (University of Southern California, Graduate Student Forward) - LA native Kiki Iriafen transferred to USC for the 2024-25 season. The 2024 Pac-12 Most Improved Player of the Year is motivated to succeed as the missing piece of this Trojans championship run and hopes to secure her spot as a top-5 WNBA pick.Episodes 1 and 2 air Saturday, May 3, at 1pm and 2pm ET on ESPN and episodes 3 and 4 air Saturday, May 10, at 9pm and 10pm ET on ESPN2. All episodes are available for streaming on ESPN+ immediately after their broadcasts.Full Court Press season two was directed by Nikki Spetseris, a storyteller who has been at the forefront of sports documentary filmmaking for over a decade. Nikki's work as a director and producer has garnered both critical acclaim and industry recognition, including four Emmy Awards. She has worked for virtually every major network, including NBC, HBO, ESPN, Showtime, CBS, ABC, and FOX, remaining committed to crafting powerful narratives at every turn.Nikki started her television journey at NBC's prestigious Olympics unit, working alongside the world's top sports journalists to capture the singular stories of Olympians across the globe. In addition to her Olympic work and a range of other sports projects, she's developed content for Netflix, UNICEF, Sony, Time Inc. and Disney+. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-like-it-s-live--4113802/support.

In this edition of Hoopsology, Justin chats with director of season two of ESPN's Full Court Press Nikki Spetseris. Nikki chats how Notre Dame All-American guard Hannah Hidalgo, LSU sensation Flau'jae Johnson and USC standout forward Kiki Iriafen ended up as the three athletes chosen for the show, how they created the series, and how Full Court Press highlights the continued rise of women's basketball. Hoopsology is Presented by Ballislife. Podcast Person? Subscribe here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2sIa6O4u4TnIBSygXu9qDm?si=acff6d3796a14c9a Or search “Hoopsology” anywhere else you listen to podcasts! Join the conversation!  Twitter: https://twitter.com/hoopsologypod  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Hoopsologypod/  IG:  https://www.instagram.com/hoopsologypod/  Email: Hoopsologypod@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to 'Sports Are Fun!', where Kelley O'Hara, Greydy Diaz, and intern BJ discuss the biggest headlines in women's sports. This week, the crew dives into Met Gala Fits, NWSL top of the table changes, WNBA preseason, what's going on with Olivia Miles and Hannah Hidalgo, and so much more! Check back every Tuesday for a new episode of 'Sports Are Fun!' 'Sports Are Fun!' is a show that'll remind you why you fell in love with (women's) sports in the first place. Join World Cup champ, Olympic gold medalist, and aspiring barista Kelley O'Hara as she sits down with sports journalist Greydy Diaz and a revolving cast of co-hosts and friends. Together, they're talking the biggest, funnest, and most need-to-know stories in the world of women's sports. From on-court drama to off-field shenanigans, to candid (and silly) chats with the most important personalities in the space, this show screams "Sports Are Fun!" Just Women's Sports is the leading digital media platform dedicated exclusively to women's sports. In a world where women's sports have been historically underfunded and under-promoted, Just Women's Sports exists to shine a light on all the stories, athletes and moments that define and fuel the space. Through original podcasts, premium video programming, social media, editorial content, a newsletter, and exclusive merchandise and live events, Just Women's Sports is committed to making it both easy and fun to be a women's sports fan. Listen to Sports Are Fun! here: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sports-are-fun/id1522055041 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6RTMyWpdSBY9I4vO528qX3?si=4ffbdaf315814b19 iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-sports-are-fun-68461888/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a6f36ad8-f5e2-4478-8650-3f6f8805810b/sports-are-fun Add us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justwomenssports/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/justwsports Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justwomenssports? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After opening the show with comments on a viral video of Notre Dame women's basketball player Hannah Hidalgo and her former teammate Olivia Miles, Irish Breakdown's Sean Stires talks with Miami insider David Lake about new Miami Hurricane quarterback Carson Beck's health status after offseason elbow surgery, strengths and weaknesses of the Canes coming out of the spring, Mario Cristobal heading into his fourth season and much more! Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdown.com/ Join the Irish Breakdown premium message board: https://boards.irishbreakdown.com Stay locked into Irish Breakdown for all the latest news and analysis about Notre Dame: https://www.irishbreakdown.com​ Subscribe to the Irish Breakdown podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/irish-breakdown/id1485286986 Like and follow Irish Breakdown on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/irishbreakdown Sign up for the FREE Irish Breakdown daily newsletter: https://www.subscribepage.com/irish-breakdown-newsletter

Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Thoughts on Notre Dame offensive lineman Guerby Lambert being out until the fall after having shoulder surgery, non-quarterbacks who stood out at Saturday's open Notre Dame football practice, the impact of Hannah Hidalgo's announcement that she's returning to Notre Dame women's basketball, Kate Koval is transferring to LSU, Sonia Citron's thank you to ND and head coach Niele Ivey and more! Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdown.com/ Join the Irish Breakdown premium message board: https://boards.irishbreakdown.com Stay locked into Irish Breakdown for all the latest news and analysis about Notre Dame: https://www.irishbreakdown.com​ Subscribe to the Irish Breakdown podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/irish-breakdown/id1485286986 Like and follow Irish Breakdown on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/irishbreakdown Sign up for the FREE Irish Breakdown daily newsletter: https://www.subscribepage.com/irish-breakdown-newsletter

Dara Mabrey and Greg Flammang discuss Notre Dame's impressive opening weekend at home against Stephen F Austin and Michigan, which saw stellar play from Sonia Citron, Hannah Hidalgo, and Liatu King. What Dara saw from the changes they made and how that might help moving forward. Then they give a preview of the Sweet 16 matchup against TCU, who Notre Dame lost to in November. 2:33-Main takeaways from the opening round games4:34-Sonia Citron being aggressive6:45-What Marcus Freeman's support means to the program11:20-The play of Notre Dame's three guards13:37-Liatu King 15:05-The matchup with TCU23:45-X-factors for both teams27:52-The depth of the women's tournament

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.houseofstrauss.comMany great topics today with our favorite sports media reporter! Items include but aren't limited to…* LeBron's massive hour-plus sit down with Pat McAfee* Is LeBron uniquely annoying among all time greats?* LeBron's straw man arguments * Why is McAfee egging LeBron on to take shots at Stephen A. Smith and Brian Windhorst?* The GOAT debate as needless dumping on the past* The NBA has an anti-nostalgia problem* Last week's Jackie Robinson DEI flap and whether I was unfair to Mina Kimes* The WNBA's big issue with negotiating a new deal* We discuss whether there's an ideological component to why Hannah Hidalgo hasn't gotten much spotlight * The Trump administration didn't handle their Signal snafu well

Irish Breakdown starts today's show talking about Notre Dame women's basketball's dominant win over Michigan to go back to the Sweet 16! We have comments from head coach Niele Ivey and Hannah Hidalgo and discuss what went into a dominant weekend for the Irish as well as Olivia Miles playing after spraining her ankle in last week's tournament opener. The Irish now get a rematch with TCU in the Sweet 16 and we talk about when went wrong when ND lost to the Horned Frogs back in November. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdown.com/ Join the Irish Breakdown premium message board: https://boards.irishbreakdown.com Stay locked into Irish Breakdown for all the latest news and analysis about Notre Dame: https://www.irishbreakdown.com​ Subscribe to the Irish Breakdown podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/irish-breakdown/id1485286986 Like and follow Irish Breakdown on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/irishbreakdown Sign up for the FREE Irish Breakdown daily newsletter: https://www.subscribepage.com/irish-breakdown-newsletter

CBS News obtained an internal government list of the 238 Venezuelan immigrants deported and sent to a notorious El Salvador prison. A woman's husband, who was an asylum seeker, was on the list. She spoke to CBS News' Lilia Luciano. Coco Gauff is off to a perfect start after winning Thursday at the Miami Open. Earlier this week, the 21-year-old went up the road to her hometown of Delray Beach, Florida to celebrate the launch of her new shoe. Skyler Henry met up with the tennis star to learn more about the community and the park that helped shape her. Astronaut and researcher Kellie Gerardi flew aboard a Virgin Galactic space flight in 2023 and is set to return next year with an all-female crew. She joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss her passion for space-based research and her efforts to empower the next generation of women in science and technology. As the 68-team field prepares to battle for the national title, top seeds like South Carolina, UConn, UCLA and Texas lead a wide-open race. Jan Crawford sits down with Notre Dame's standout sophomore Hannah Hidalgo ahead of her tournament debut. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Send us a textThe most entertaining NCAA Tournament Final Four would feature teams with star power, compelling storylines, and championship-caliber play on both the men's and women's sides.• Women's Final Four wishlist includes Notre Dame, UConn, USC, UCLA, South Carolina, and Duke• Notre Dame features two potential top-three draft picks with Hannah Hidalgo and Olivia Miles• UConn boasts the projected #1 draft pick Paige Bueckers• USC has freshman sensation JuJu Watkins and potential top-five pick Kiki Iriafen• UCLA spent significant time as the #1 ranked team this season• South Carolina remains dangerous under legendary coach Dawn Staley• Duke women under Kara Lawson could create history with both Blue Devils teams winning championships• Men's Final Four wishlist includes Kentucky, Baylor, Alabama, Michigan State, Auburn, and Duke• Baylor features lottery pick VJ Edgecombe and former Duke transfer Jeremy Roach• Alabama defeated multiple top-ranked teams behind senior leadership• Michigan State brings Tom Izzo's coaching and lottery talent Jase Richardson• Auburn features player of the year candidate Johni Broome• Duke enters as the #1 team with projected top NBA draft pick Cooper FlaggPlease like, subscribe, comment, and tell anyone who's anyone about the show.Support the showhttps://linktr.ee/GetABucketShow for more content!!!

Irish Breakdown's Sean Stires and Jesse Stires answer listener/subscriber questions about Notre Dame women's basketball. We start with the news that Hannah Hidalgo is the ACC's Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year and go through ND's other All-ACC players for the season and then answer questions. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdown.com/ Join the Irish Breakdown premium message board: https://boards.irishbreakdown.com Stay locked into Irish Breakdown for all the latest news and analysis about Notre Dame: https://www.irishbreakdown.com​ Subscribe to the Irish Breakdown podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/irish-breakdown/id1485286986 Like and follow Irish Breakdown on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/irishbreakdown Sign up for the FREE Irish Breakdown daily newsletter: https://www.subscribepage.com/irish-breakdown-newsletter

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Irish Breakdown answers listener/subscriber submitted questions about Notre Dame women's basketball on today's show. IB's Sean Stires, who is also the radio announcer for Irish women's hoops, is joined by Vince DeDario to answer questions. Some of today's questions include: * What needs to happen during the tournament for the team to win the national championship? * Has freshman post Kate Koval exceeded expectations, or simply met them so far? * Who is out of eligibility after this year, and who is likely to leave early? In other words, who will likely need to be replaced for next year? * Is the “we're all good” attitude on playing time, and ball possession starting to tarnish? Seems like the Louisville, and Va Tech game there were a handful of times, with an open shooter, a player had a face like no-no I'm getting mine. * Has Sonia Citron's role been reduced a little. Seems like she rarely gets 30+ minutes. * How much fun is it to watch Hannah Hidalgo? On TV it's like did she really just do that. Does it look more impressive in person? * Not surprised Liatu King is playing well. Do you think the offense should balance a little more to the inside? * This season ND football took a very aggressive approach to forcing depth to play in order to keep the team as fresh as possible for the playoff season. What does NDWBB do to get the players in peak physical condition for the postseason? Do these concerns impact Niele Ivey's substitution strategies? If yes, how do concerns affect her strategies? * What is the status of Emma Risch? Should we be concerned with her durability? Will she be able to take some minutes off the trio of Hannah, Olivia Miles & Sonia down the stretch? * Per ESPN's stats, ND has committed 325 turnovers in 21 games (15.47 avg per game). Having watched every game, the turnovers often come in bunches & are caused by various issues. Sometimes the lineups don't look comfortable working together yet; sometimes ball handling's an issue; sometimes passes are off target or are made without seeing a defender; sometimes the mental focus seems to drift. What can and should NDWBB be doing to cleanup this issue? As one example, to get you started, Cassandre Prosper has had dozens of turnovers where a pass goes offer hand(s) and out of bounds. Seems to me she needs to do some of those Pistol Pete drills where you rotate the ball around your torso & tap the ball from hand to hand. * With UCLA absolutely rolling & South Carolina looking dominant in all their games except the double digit loss to UCLA, how does ND matchup against those teams? * Niele Ivey has done a good job of utilizing our depth this year, but it's been hard to keep track of which players are playing on the court at the same time. Does Niele tend to play a limited number of lineups that have the same players in together at the same time? Or has she mixed and matched? * Liatu King has been phenomenal in many ways this season. Her addition to the team seems like a near perfect marriage based on her strengths & the role NDWBB needed King to play. Yet, she's only 20 for 44 shooting FTs, which is 45.5%. Once the postseason comes, teams with depth and size may play extra physical & force the referees to call fouls which could put Liatu on the line a lot in close games. Is NDWBB doing anything to improve her free throw shooting? Can ND sub in bigger lineups anytime she gets to the FT line in order to increase their chances of getting a rebound on her missed FTs? How else can ND minimize the damage of her missed free throws turning into easy rebounds for the other team? * I was trying to come up with a comparison for Hannah, and the best I came up with is that she is a female Allen Iverson. What are your thoughts? * Would you rather a backcourt of Jackie Young and Arike Ogunbowale or Miles and Hidalgo? * Do you think the team is having a hard time adjusting to the Hannah's playing style and Olivia's playing style. They are both amazing floor generals and at the same time very different players. * What is Coach Ivey's strategy for recruiting? It seems like she targets a few high level players and either gets them or not. Also her classes seem to usually be pretty small. * Also how are we losing out on a lot of top 100 in state recruits? * Lauren Betts UCLA-If ND ends up playing UCLA in the tournament, how much of a problem will she be (with her size 6'7” and game)? * What is our biggest weakness as a team? * What team or teams do you think will give ND the toughest matchup? Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdown.com/ Join the Irish Breakdown premium message board: https://boards.irishbreakdown.com Stay locked into Irish Breakdown for all the latest news and analysis about Notre Dame: https://www.irishbreakdown.com​ Subscribe to the Irish Breakdown podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/irish-breakdown/id1485286986 Like and follow Irish Breakdown on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/irishbreakdown Sign up for the FREE Irish Breakdown daily newsletter: https://www.subscribepage.com/irish-breakdown-newsletter

Dara Mabrey and Greg Flammang discuss her recent trip to Miami, making cooking videos with her sister Marina, Hannah Hidalgo's dominance, Notre Dame's scoring potential, Maddy Westbeld getting into her groove, and the ceiling of Notre Dame's top five lineup. 0:50- Dara's trip to Miami 6:10- Making cooking videos on TikTok with her sister Marina 12:10- Hannah Hidalgo brilliance 17:30- Olivia Miles becoming a lethal shooting force 22:20- Maddy Westbeld and Liza Karlen rounding into form 25:30- Westbeld and Liatu King playing the 4/5 together 29:55-Solving the turnover troubles

Irish Breakdown takes a look at Marcus Freeman's Notre Dame football program and how it looks now compared to when he took over three years ago. We look at how his recruiting classes stack up compared to the last few year's of Brian Kelly as well as other areas. We also discuss Notre Dame women's basketball and take a look at how a couple odd Hannah Hidalgo scoring calls were made in last week's win over Virginia Tech. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdown.com/ Join the Irish Breakdown premium message board: https://boards.irishbreakdown.com Stay locked into Irish Breakdown for all the latest news and analysis about Notre Dame: https://www.irishbreakdown.com​ Subscribe to the Irish Breakdown podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/irish-breakdown/id1485286986 Like and follow Irish Breakdown on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/irishbreakdown Sign up for the FREE Irish Breakdown daily newsletter: https://www.subscribepage.com/irish-breakdown-newsletter

Irish Breakdown has plenty of Notre Dame football to talk about on today's Rapid Fire Friday edition of IB Nation Sports Talk. Some of the topics Sean Stires, Jesse Stires and Vince DeDario discuss on today's show include: * Fill-in the blank...New Notre Dame defensive coordinator Chris Ash needs to BLANK in his first season to make you feel good about his hiring. * ESPN's move to exercise their option with the ACC through 2036 includes Notre Dame playing more games against Clemson, Miami and Florida State. The Irish would play at least two of those three teams every year in rotation. Who benefits most from the arrangement: Notre Dame or the ACC? * Do you want programs like FSU, Clemson and Miami to be contenders every year to give Notre Dame the chance to have a better resume after they play them or are you content with just stacking wins regardless of how good they are? * Is Jaden Greathouse a breakout player candidate for next season or has he already broken out? * Fill-in the blank: Notre Dame women's basketball's new Allstate Insurance TV commercial that features Hannah Hidalgo, Sonia Citron, Maddy Westbeld, Liatu King, and Liza Karlen is BLANK. * Bill Belichick says they should rename the Lombardi Trophy, which goes to the Super Bowl winners, for Tom Brady because you can't win games without good players. Do you Buy or Sell it? * Fill-in the blank...It's BLANK that Tom Brady announced today that he's starting a weekly newsletter called “199”. He'll talk about sports, wellness, business, and other topics. * Dan Patrick says the NFL should mark the jerseys of Pro Bowl alternates because too many alternates get in and it shouldn't count on their resumes. Do you Buy or Sell it. * On a scale of 1 to 10...What's your interest in this weekend's Pro Bowl Games that take the place of what used to be the Pro Bowl? * We answer a listener question about our Mt. Rushmore of TV shows. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdown.com/ Join the Irish Breakdown premium message board: https://boards.irishbreakdown.com Stay locked into Irish Breakdown for all the latest news and analysis about Notre Dame: https://www.irishbreakdown.com​ Subscribe to the Irish Breakdown podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/irish-breakdown/id1485286986 Like and follow Irish Breakdown on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/irishbreakdown Sign up for the FREE Irish Breakdown daily newsletter: https://www.subscribepage.com/irish-breakdown-newsletter

Today's Rapid Fire topics include: * Ohio State head coach Ryan Day's weekend comments on Notre Dame and Lou Holtz. * Marcus Freeman updates the health of Jeremiyah Love and Beaux Collins and we ask: Can the Irish beat Ohio State without Love and is there a Notre Dame wide receiver who is irreplaceable? * After hearing Freeman's comments on Notre Dame's recent flu outbreak, we discuss if there should be any lingering concerns. * Tom Pelissero from the NFL Network says the Chicago Bears want to interview Freeman for their coaching vacancy. What's our confidence that Freeman won't interview? * There's a lot of conversation on the fact that wo teams that wouldn't have made it into the old four-team CFP format last year are playing for the national championship this year and that diminishes the regular season. Do you Buy or Sell that? * College Football scheduled the semifinals and the national championship around the NFL's wild card weekend with CFP games on Thursday and Friday last week before wildcard weekend...and then the national championship game next Monday...which is after the NFL's divisional playoff round. Do you Buy or Sell keeping it that way going forward or should they play games on Saturday up against the NFL playoffs? * Hannah Hidalgo sat out Sunday's win at Clemson with a sore ankle. The Irish still won 67-58. Will she play in this week's game against Georgia Tech? Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdown.com/ Join the Irish Breakdown premium message board: https://boards.irishbreakdown.com Stay locked into Irish Breakdown for all the latest news and analysis about Notre Dame: https://www.irishbreakdown.com​ Subscribe to the Irish Breakdown podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/irish-breakdown/id1485286986 Like and follow Irish Breakdown on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/irishbreakdown Sign up for the FREE Irish Breakdown daily newsletter: https://www.subscribepage.com/irish-breakdown-newsletter

Basketball analyst and former Notre Dame hoops head coach Muffet McGraw joins Sarah to talk about the incredible job her successor Niele Ivey is doing with the program, Hannah Hidalgo’s case for National Player of the Year, the pushback surrounding a post Hidalgo shared on social media last summer, and why the coaching landscape still doesn’t pass the gender bias test. Plus, Team Canada soccer is shaking things up, the coldest pot of beans you ever saw, and some excellent reading recs. Watch Muffet McGraw’s viral comments on women in leadership here Read Emily Jo Roberts’ essay on investing in women coaches here Read Linda Lu and Chantal Hildebrand’s co-leadership essay here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.bsky.social Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Locked On UConn, we welcome Tee Baker, writer for The Next Hoops and basketball scout for Prep Girls Hoops, to discuss the state of the UConn Women's Basketball team heading into a marquee matchup against USC. We break down the Huskies' recent dominance, key injuries, and rising stars who are stepping up to keep the team on track. In addition, we preview the upcoming showdown with USC, focusing on Sarah Strong versus JuJu Watkins and what it will take for UConn to secure a statement win. Finally, we dive into a fun hypothetical draft debate—if underclassmen were eligible, would Sarah Strong go No. 1? Tee weighs in with his picks and thoughts on the future of women's basketball. Thanks for making Locked On UConn your first listen every day. Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and follow us on social media @LockedOnUConn. Segment 1: State of the UConn WomenWe kick things off by analyzing UConn's recent performances, including their record-setting three-point barrage against Iowa State. Tee Baker shares his thoughts on standout players like Sarah Strong, Ashlynn Shade, and Paige Bueckers and how they've kept the Huskies rolling despite injuries to Ayanna Patterson and Azzi Fudd. The conversation highlights the depth and adaptability of this UConn team, with contributions from Morgan Cheli, Allie Ziebell, and KK Arnold helping to fill key gaps. Tee discusses how UConn has handled adversity and offers insight into which player has stepped up the most during this challenging stretch. The segment ends with a discussion on whether UConn's depth can sustain their success into March. Segment 2: USC PreviewThe spotlight shifts to Saturday's highly anticipated matchup against USC. Tee and Mark dive into what makes USC such a tough opponent, from the physical play of Kiki Iriafen to the star power of JuJu Watkins. UConn's shooting efficiency and ability to handle USC's size in the paint are identified as critical factors in securing a win. The conversation also focuses on the marquee matchup between Sarah Strong and JuJu Watkins, exploring how this clash could set the tone for the game. Tee provides his predictions for the final score and key players to watch, while discussing how this game could shape UConn's trajectory for the season. Segment 3: Hypothetical Fun – Draft DebateIn the final segment, Mark and Tee have some fun debating a hypothetical WNBA Draft where underclassmen are eligible. Mark champions Sarah Strong as the No. 1 pick, citing her versatility, size, and potential to dominate the modern game. Tee weighs in with counterarguments for proven stars like Paige Bueckers and explosive players like JuJu Watkins and Hannah Hidalgo. The conversation shifts to the evolution of women's basketball and how players like Sarah Strong represent the future of positionless basketball. The duo also discusses which player from this hypothetical draft class is most likely to have the biggest impact in five years. Ads Featured in Today's Show: Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Looking for last-minute tickets to the big game or concert? Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Gametime makes it easy to find incredible deals and take the guesswork out of ticket buying. Rocket Money is here to help you take control of your finances. Track and cancel unwanted subscriptions, lower your bills, and save money—all in one place. Visit RocketMoney.com/LockedOn today to get started. Don't miss the College Football Playoff presented by Allstate! Watch all the action live starting December 21st on TNT, TruTV, TBS, and Max. Thank you for making Locked On UConn your go-to source for Huskies basketball coverage. Subscribe, leave a review, and follow us on social media @LockedOnUConn for more updates and analysis!

Paige Bueckers. JuJu Watkins. Is UConn vs. USC on Thursday the Game of the Year? Jamie Steyer Johnson, Chelsea Leite and Tyler DeLuca discuss on the latest episode of The Press Break.Plus, in the opening segment, Notre Dame's big win over the Huskies and Hannah Hidalgo's incredible performance. Also, Cameron Brink to Unrivaled and what the 3-on-3 league's ambitions mean for the future of professional women's basketball. Lastly, the “Get Ready to Learn” feature returns for its second week with shoutouts for Cal and Michigan State.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In today's episode, Claire takes a deeper look at Notre Dame's big win over UConn, what it means for the early NPOY race, and some very encouraging signs for TV viewership. Then, she touches on the Euros draw, the NCAA volleyball tournament, college prospect signings in the NWSL, and more.

Have you entered the Women's Sports Weekly Holiday Giveaway for an Everyone Watches Women's Sports Tee? Head over to our Instagram, @WomensSportsWeeklyPod to enter before January 7th, 2025. This week, Carolyn and Danielle share their love for the movie, Wicked and even try to hit some high notes. Then Carolyn shares a personal update on how she is taking care of her mental health. Danielle highlights Notre Dame's win over UCONN this past week while also low-lighting Hannah Hidalgo's social media post calling gay marriage a sin. Carolyn dives into NCAA Volleyball's Sweet Sixteen and Elite 8. Can Pitt finally make it past the semifinal and will someone create a highlight reel of chest bumps for Carolyn? Tune in to hear all about it.

Show Summary Notre Dame hands UConn its first loss of the season in a dominant 79-68 performance, led by a star-making night from Hannah Hidalgo. The Fighting Irish were relentless, with Hidalgo putting up 29 points, 10 rebounds, and 8 assists, showing why she's one of the brightest young stars in the game. While Paige Bueckers gave UConn fans hope with 25 points, it wasn't enough to overcome foul trouble for Sarah Strong, poor effort on situational defense, and key mental lapses throughout the game. In this episode, we'll break down where UConn faltered, how Notre Dame capitalized, and whether this was a symptom of an outdated offense or just growing pains for a team dealing with new players and injuries. From Hidalgo's brilliance to questions about UConn's effort and execution, we'll cover it all. Thanks for making Locked On UConn your first listen every day. We're free and available wherever you get your podcasts and on YouTube. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network—Your Team. Every Day. Show Notes Introduction:• Gratitude for listeners and community support for Locked On UConn.• Updates on donations to the Husky Ticket Project and Bleeding Blue for Good.• Reminder to subscribe, follow, and leave a review. Segment 1: Game Recap• Notre Dame's Hannah Hidalgo dominates with 29 points, 10 rebounds, and 8 assists.• Liatu King adds a double-double, while Olivia Miles makes clutch plays.• UConn's struggles: foul trouble for Sarah Strong, poor three-point shooting (18.8%), and lackluster situational defense.• Critical moments, including missed rebounds and defensive lapses, that sealed the loss for UConn. Segment 2: Analysis and Questions• Was this loss a sign of systemic issues with UConn's offense, or just growing pains from new players and injuries?• Evaluating Geno Auriemma's role in addressing the team's focus and attention to detail.• Individual player performances: Paige Bueckers shines, Jana El Alfy shows improvement, and Ashlynn Shade and Kaitlyn Chen struggle.• The importance of Azzi Fudd's return and what it means for UConn's future. Segment 3: Moving Forward• What UConn needs to address before its next big matchup.• How this loss impacts their season outlook and potential adjustments. Sponsored Content: Gametime:There's nothing like being courtside for a live game, and this season Huskies fans are excited to see stars like Paige Bueckers and Sarah Strong in action. But finding great tickets doesn't have to be stressful. Gametime offers incredible deals on seats for sports, concerts, theater, and more, with features like panoramic seat views and no hidden fees. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LockedOnCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. FanDuel:Get ready to tackle NFL action with FanDuel, America's number one sportsbook! Bet $5 and get $150 in bonus bets if you win. With live stats, play-by-play updates, and an easy-to-use app, FanDuel makes betting seamless. Visit FanDuel.com to start today and turn your first $5 bet into $150 in bonus bets. Box Score Notre Dame 79, UConn 68 UConn Huskies• Starters:• Sarah Strong: 14 PTS, 7 REB, 6-12 FG• Ice Brady: 4 PTS, 3 REB, 2-6 FG• Ashlynn Shade: 0 PTS, 4 REB, 0-5 FG• Kaitlyn Chen: 11 PTS, 1 REB, 5-10 FG• Paige Bueckers: 25 PTS, 3 REB, 11-20 FG• Bench Contributions:• Jana El Alfy: 10 PTS, 3 REB, 5-8 FG Team Stats:• FG: 31-64 (48.4%)• 3PT: 3-16 (18.8%)• FT: 3-5 (60.0%)• REB: 30 (11 OREB, 19 DREB)• TO: 13 Notre Dame Fighting Irish• Starters:• Kate Koval: 4 PTS, 7 REB, 2-7 FG• Liatu King: 16 PTS, 12 REB, 8-14 FG• Hannah Hidalgo: 29 PTS, 10 REB, 8 AST, 8-17 FG, 6-11 3PT• Olivia Miles: 16 PTS, 4 REB, 6-9 FG• Sonia Citron: 7 PTS, 2 REB, 2-5 FG• Bench Contributions:• Liza Karlen: 4 PTS, 2 REB• Cassandre Prosper: 3 PTS, 2 REB Team Stats:• FG: 29-60 (48.3%)• 3PT: 10-18 (55.6%)• FT: 11-14 (78.6%)• REB: 38 (14 OREB, 24 DREB)• TO: 13 Thanks for making Locked On UConn your first listen every day. Tune in for more coverage as the Huskies look to bounce back from this tough loss!

 In today's episode of Locked On UConn, we dive into the Huskies' highly anticipated matchup against Notre Dame at Purcell Pavilion. No. 2 UConn, undefeated at 8-0, faces their biggest test yet as they take on the No. 8 Fighting Irish (7-2) in a game packed with historical significance and current intrigue. With Azzi Fudd sidelined due to a knee sprain, UConn will need key contributions from Ashlynn Shade, Kaitlyn Chen, and KK Arnold to step up in her absence. We break down their roles, Notre Dame's dynamic backcourt trio of Hannah Hidalgo, Olivia Miles, and Sonia Citron, and how this storied rivalry continues to shape women's college basketball. We also reflect on the history of UConn vs. Notre Dame, recounting some of their most iconic games and moments, from Final Four buzzer-beaters to national championship battles. This rivalry is more than a game—it's a measuring stick for greatness. As the Huskies look to maintain their unbeaten streak and Notre Dame seeks a statement win, this episode sets the stage for a game with enormous stakes. Show Notes: “UConn Faces Notre Dame: Rising Without Azzi Fudd” Segment 1: Rising to the Challenge Without Azzi FuddWith Azzi Fudd out due to a minor knee sprain, UConn will rely on Ashlynn Shade, Kaitlyn Chen, and KK Arnold to fill the void. Shade, returning to her home state of Indiana, will step into the starting lineup, bringing defensive energy and offensive versatility. Kaitlyn Chen, a grad transfer, must provide scoring and leadership in high-pressure moments. KK Arnold, meanwhile, will play a critical role in defending Hannah Hidalgo, using her physicality and defensive instincts to disrupt Notre Dame's dynamic freshman guard. Geno Auriemma has confidence in this trio to keep the Huskies competitive and maintain their signature efficiency on both ends of the floor. Segment 2: Notre Dame's Star Power and Game PlanNotre Dame enters the game with an elite backcourt trio in Hannah Hidalgo, Olivia Miles, and Sonia Citron. Hidalgo leads the Irish with 24.6 points per game, while Miles adds 17.2 points and 6.6 assists. The team's rebounding strength, led by Liatu King and Kate Koval, will test UConn's frontcourt. Notre Dame thrives on pick-and-roll action and second-chance opportunities, making UConn's ability to contain their guards and win the battle on the boards critical to the game's outcome. Segment 3: The Rivalry RenewedUConn vs. Notre Dame is one of the most storied rivalries in women's basketball history, with 25 top-10 matchups and countless unforgettable moments. From Skylar Diggins' dominance in the 2011 Final Four to Arike Ogunbowale's legendary buzzer-beater in 2018, this rivalry has defined an era. Thursday's game adds a new chapter, as UConn seeks to remain undefeated and Notre Dame looks to prove they can compete with the best. We explore the stakes for both programs, reflect on iconic games from the past, and predict how this matchup could unfold. Ads Gametime Ad CopyThere's nothing like being courtside for a live basketball game. The energy of the crowd, the sound of sneakers squeaking on the court, and the thrill of seeing your favorite players up close—it's an experience you can't replicate. I still remember the roar of the arena when I saw Kemba Walker hit a buzzer-beater back in 2015. And this season, Huskies fans can't wait to watch Paige Bueckers and Sara Strong live—who wouldn't? But here's the thing: finding great tickets doesn't have to be stressful. That's where Gametime comes in. Gametime doesn't just offer tickets to sports—they've got you covered for concerts, comedy, theater, and more. And with their new Gametime Picks feature, it's easier than ever to find incredible deals on seats without sifting through endless options. I found amazing “Super Deals” recently and loved seeing panoramic seat views before purchasing. With no surprise fees at checkout, Gametime is the easiest way to get your tickets. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LockedOnCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. That's code L-O-C-K-E-D-O-N-C-O-L-L-E-G-E for $20 off. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Ad CopyGet ready to tackle the action with FanDuel, America's number one sportsbook! Right now, new customers can bet just $5 and get $150 in bonus bets—if you win! The FanDuel Sportsbook app gives you everything you need to place live bets, all in one place. Check out the latest stats, view live play-by-play, and bet on the go. Tonight, UConn is giving 3.5 points on the road without Azzi Fudd. It's a tough one, but if you're confident, now's the time to make it count. Visit FanDuel.com to join today. You'll get started with $150 in bonus bets if you win your first $5 bet. That's FanDuel.com—never waste a hunch, and make every moment more with FanDuel, an official sportsbook partner of the NFL.  

This weekend, two top-ten women's college basketball teams — the USC Trojans and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish — face off in Los Angeles. It will be a battle between two of the league's biggest stars, USC's Juju Watkins and Notre Dame's Hannah Hidalgo. Another player to watch coming this season is UConn's Paige Bueckers, but you already know that because she has been the player to watch since she was in middle school.  All three of these stars are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to a fresh new season of women's college basketball unburdened from the discourse that dominated last season. Elle Duncan joins us to explain how the wave of excitement from last season shows no signs of stopping this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The USC Triple-Double Podcast -- the Peristyle Podcast's basketball-focused podcast -- returns with co-hosts Shotgun Spratling and Connor Morrissette (aka Mr. Triple Double) previewing No. 3 USC women's basketball's showdown with No. 6 Notre Dame and breaking down the last week and a half of action at the Galen Center where the Women of Troy broke records and the USC men suffered their first loss in the Eric Musselman era. Also special guest USC women's assistant coach Wendale Farrow joins the show to chat about the upcoming matchup with the Fighting Irish and discuss what the coaching staff has learned the first two and a half weeks of the season. He also talks about how sophomore sensation JuJu Watkins balances her work on the court along with everything that comes with her superstar status off the court and gives a scouting report on new USC five-star signee Jazzy Davidson. Shotgun and Connor look at where the men and women's programs stand after the first two and a half weeks of play and preview the upcoming weekend of action at the Galen Center. The Women of Troy welcome No. 6 Notre Dame with its own sophomore sensation in Hannah Hidalgo along with multiple other potential first-round picks. The USC men continue their non-conference schedule with a Sunday matchup against Grambling, which is coming off a NCAA Tournament appearance with a First Four win. Please review, rate and subscribe to the Peristyle Podcast on Apple Podcasts! Make sure you check out USCFootball.com for complete coverage of this USC Trojans basketball and football teams.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today's episode of Locked On UConn, we dive into the Huskies' hard-fought 69-58 win over North Carolina, showcasing the developing chemistry between Ice Brady and Sarah Strong, Paige Bueckers' dominance, and Geno Auriemma's tough love for Jana El Alfy. As UConn's young roster learns to navigate adversity, we look ahead to Wednesday's historic home game, where Geno can claim the title of all-time winningest coach in college basketball with some of the greatest Huskies legends in attendance. We also spotlight recruiting news on Agot Makeer, the No. 4 prospect in the Class of 2025, and break down two marquee matchups that are shaping the women's college basketball landscape: Notre Dame vs. USC and South Carolina vs. UCLA. With elite talent on display and high stakes, these games promise to be season-defining showdowns. Stay tuned for insights, updates, and everything you need to know about women's basketball!Segment 1: Adversity, Chemistry, and Geno's Tough Love • Recap of UConn's 69-58 win over No. 14 North Carolina.• Growing chemistry between Ice Brady and Sarah Strong; combined for 23 points, 22 rebounds, and 8 assists.• Geno Auriemma's tough approach with Jana El Alfy and his high expectations for her development.• Paige Bueckers' leadership and ability to carry the team through rough patches with a 29-point performance.• Preview of Geno's chance to make history Wednesday in Storrs with legends like Diana Taurasi, Sue Bird, Breanna Stewart, and more expected to attend. Segment 2: Recruiting Update and Notre Dame vs. USC • Recruiting news: Agot Makeer, the No. 4 prospect in the Class of 2025, will commit soon. Finalists include UConn, Duke, Kentucky, South Carolina, UNC, and Michigan State.• Breakdown of the upcoming Notre Dame vs. USC showdown:• Notre Dame stars Hannah Hidalgo and Olivia Miles leading a deep roster.• USC's powerhouse duo of JuJu Watkins and Kiki Iriafen ready to challenge the Irish.• High-stakes battle between two championship contenders. Segment 3: South Carolina vs. UCLA – A Showdown of Streaks and Stars • South Carolina puts its 42-game win streak on the line against UCLA.• UCLA's Lauren Betts leading the way with 21.5 points and 11.5 rebounds per game.• South Carolina's depth and defensive prowess vs. UCLA's size and offensive firepower.• Why this matchup will have national implications in the women's basketball landscape.

The ACC is stacked! How many of these teams will we see in Tampa for the women's Final Four in March? Let's break it down starting with the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Coach Nielle Ivey's squad overcame injury after injury last year thanks to the play of star freshman Hannah Hidalgo. They're already a little banged up to start the season, but will the return of another star, Olivia Miles, be enough to offset that and put them over the hump?  Then, NC State did make the Final Four last year and bring back a lot of the key pieces that made that run possible. Have stars Aziaha James and Saniya Rivers improved their games enough to avenge last season's disappointment? And why should you start getting familiar with the name Zam Jones?  Kara Lawson's Duke team surprised some teams last year with its stifling defense. However, they had a tough time scoring points themselves. Have they solved that with the addition of Canadian sensation Toby Fournier?  I also touch on some other ACC teams you need to be paying attention to before moving on to the Big East, which means talking UConn. The Huskies are known for their winning ways, but it's been a while. If it's going to happen again, Paige Bueckers is going to have to lead the way. What does this mean for her legacy and how does this year's team compare to the previous squads she's had around her?  I finish up by touching on the rest of the Big East. I also give you some names to keep an eye on all season. Tap in and make sure you check out my other women's hoops previews!  Want more of what I'm doing? Tap into my Screen Shots weekly sports watch guide: https://theshownotes.beehiiv.com/ The Rundown:  00:00 Intro  00:58 The Notre Dame Fighting Irish 05:46 The NC State Wolfpack 10:05 The Duke Blue Devils 12:42 The rest of the ACC  14:45 The Big East 14:52 The UConn Huskies Don't forget to support Catch Da Beat Apparel Co.!  Website: https://catchdabeatapparel.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/catchdabeatapparel/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catchdabeatapparel/  Listen to the Beyond The Arc with Brandon Silvers podcast at:  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-arc-with-brandon-silvers/id1611971780  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2LeRaBW3J2yJSA0kU4WS3j  Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy84M2Q2NjBlMC9w b2RjYXN0L3Jzcw  Anchor: https://anchor.fm/byabrandonsilvers  Send us an email at: beyondthearc843@gmail.com  Follow us on Twitter at: BeyondTheArc843  Beyond The Arc with Brandon Silvers breaks down today's hottest sports topics in a way that makes sense whether you're a rookie or a vet! Tune in to hear in-depth analysis, unique commentary, and more! Follow BTA on Twitter @BeyondTheArc843! For more from Brandon, follow him on Twitter @1brandonsilvers and on Instagram @thebrandonsilvers!

From hooping on the big stage at the Final Four to being named Kelsey Plum's “Dawg of the Class” this summer, NC State's Saniya Rivers is just getting started! The WNBA prospect joins the show ahead of her last season of college basketball.Dawg of the Class, losing to SC in the Final Four (2:20)

Irish Breakdown starts today's show with an exclusive interview with Hannah Hidalgo. The Notre Dame women's basketball All-American talks with IB's Sean Stires about playing with Olivia Miles for the first time, her offseason as well as other teammates. She reveals with Irish teammate would make the best football player and much more! Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdown.com/  Join the Irish Breakdown premium message board: https://boards.irishbreakdown.com  Stay locked into Irish Breakdown for all the latest news and analysis about Notre Dame: https://www.irishbreakdown.com​ Subscribe to the Irish Breakdown podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/irish-breakdown/id1485286986 Like and follow Irish Breakdown on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/irishbreakdown Sign up for the FREE Irish Breakdown daily newsletter: https://www.subscribepage.com/irish-breakdown-newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Captain Will for Gamecocks Talk, where the latest updates and insights on the South Carolina Women's Basketball team, including the newest recruits, are shared. As three-time NCAA National Champions, the team is gearing up to defend their title in the upcoming season. In today's episode, we delve into the Gamecocks' latest recruiting news and updates! - Why does Raven Johnson face so much criticism? - What defines a point guard? - They are expected to orchestrate the team's offense by managing the ball and ensuring it reaches the right player at the right time. - Caitlin Clark and Hannah Hidalgo do not fit the point guard role. Raven Johnson, however, epitomizes a pure point guard. Women's basketball is continuously evolving and expanding. Both NCAA Women's Basketball and the WNBA are renowned for their enthralling gameplay. The women's college basketball season begins with a matchup against the Michigan Women's Basketball team in Las Vegas on November 4th. Led by Head Coach Dawn Staley, the team boasts dynamic players like Raven Johnson, Bree Hall, Chloe Kitts, and Ashlyn Watkins, bolstered by MiLaysia Fulwiley, Tessa Johnson, and Sania Feagin from the bench. Newcomers Maryam Dauda, Joyce Edwards, Maddy McDaniel, and Adhel Tac are poised to elevate the team's performance this season. Be sure to catch Gamecocks Talk with Captain Will, broadcasting daily at 5:00 P.M. For comprehensive coverage of South Carolina Women's Basketball, remember to subscribe to my YouTube channel. Keep up with each episode by subscribing to "Gamecocks Talk with Captain Will" on YouTube and activating notifications by clicking the "bell" icon.

Today's Rapid Fire topics include: * On a scale of 1 to 10...What's your confidence in Riley Leonard after six games? * Fill-in the blank...The thing that impresses you the most about the Notre Dame defense is BLANK. * Fill-in the blank...Notre Dame women's basketball being ranked No. 6 in the AP Preseason poll is BLANK. *Hannah Hidalgo was also named ACC Preseason Player of the Year. * The New York Jets traded for Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams today. Do you Buy or Sell it making a difference? * Fill-in the blank...Eagles head coach Nick Siriani jawing with fans in the stands on Sunday is BLANK. * Do you Buy or Sell Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboys sticking with Mike McCarthy as head coach?  Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdown.com/  Join the Irish Breakdown premium message board: https://boards.irishbreakdown.com  Stay locked into Irish Breakdown for all the latest news and analysis about Notre Dame: https://www.irishbreakdown.com​ Subscribe to the Irish Breakdown podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/irish-breakdown/id1485286986 Like and follow Irish Breakdown on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/irishbreakdown Sign up for the FREE Irish Breakdown daily newsletter: https://www.subscribepage.com/irish-breakdown-newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On a bonus edition of the Inside ND Sports podcast this week: Junior guard Cass Prosper discusses the upcoming season for Notre Dame women's basketball and the backstories of how this team has been coming together, her long layoff from a stress fracture in her leg that caused her to miss all but a handful of games last season, her Olympic experience in France this summer with Team Canada, how her game has evolved, her role with an Irish team that has Final Four aspirations, her friendship with Hannah Hidalgo, Olivia Miles' re-emergence and transformation, how the two stars look on the court together at the same time, a mini-scouting report on transfers Liatu King and Liza Karlen as well as freshman center Kate Koval and more. Podcast listeners can sign up for a 30-day free trial of InsideNDSports.com using the code NDPOD at the link below. notredame.rivals.com/sign_up?promo_code=NDPOD Want to receive a daily newsletter from Inside ND Sports? Sign up for free here: www.getdrip.com/forms/284599664/submissions/new

Dara Mabrey and Greg Flammang open the show talking WNBA with Marina Mabrey making a big splash in the playoffs and her Connecticut Sun in a fierce round two battle against former Notre Dame guard Kayla McBride and the Minnesota Lynx. Dara talks her emotions watching her sister and the series in general. Then Olivia Miles joins the show to talk her journey back from injury, staying patient with her body, what she learned about herself, nerves before games, meshing with Hannah Hidalgo and the team not shying away from expectations ahead of the 2024-2025 season.

Notre Dame women's basketball coach Niele Ivey joins Irish Breakdown to preview the upcoming 2024-25 season. Ivey talks with Sean Stires, who is also the radio "voice" of ND women's basketball, to discuss several topics, including: the impact of NIL on recruiting and roster retention, the return of point guard Olivia Miles, how Miles and Hannah Hidalgo have looked together at practice, an update on the injury of forward Maddy Westbeld as well as her thoughts on Sonia Citron, KK Bransford, Cassandre Prosper, and Emma Risch and the additions of Liza Karlen, Liatu King and freshman Kate Koval. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdown.com/  Join the Irish Breakdown premium message board: https://boards.irishbreakdown.com  Stay locked into Irish Breakdown for all the latest news and analysis about Notre Dame: https://www.irishbreakdown.com​ Subscribe to the Irish Breakdown podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/irish-breakdown/id1485286986 Like and follow Irish Breakdown on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/irishbreakdown Sign up for the FREE Irish Breakdown daily newsletter: https://www.subscribepage.com/irish-breakdown-newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hannah Hidalgo is a women's basketball player at the University of Notre Dame. In high school, she was coached by her father Orlando and was named the New Jersey Gatorade Player of the Year and won co-MVP honors at the 2023 McDonalds All-American game.In her freshman season at Notre Dame, Hidalgo shined for the Irish, averaging 22.6 points, 6.2 rebounds, 5.5 assists and 4.6 steals per game and helped her team reach the Sweet Sixteen. She  was named to the AP All-American First Team for 2023-24, ACC Defensive Player of the Year and the 2024 ACC Tournament MVP.Today on the podcast, Hannah Hidalgo shares how she's grown as a Christian in the midst of her basketball success. She's stressed the importance of playing for an audience of one.Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://SportsSpectrum.com/magazine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Do you know Christ personally? Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn how you can commit your life to Him.

In this edition of Gamecocks Talk with Captain Will, I present the latest updates and insights on the South Carolina Women's Basketball team, including the newest recruits. As three-time NCAA National Champions, the team is preparing to defend their title in the upcoming season. In today's episode, we will discuss: - The potential of Kaleena Smith being the best high school basketball player while only in the 10th grade. - I will compare her to Aaliyah Chavez, Jazzy Davidson, Sienna Betts, Jerzy Robinson, and Jacy Abii. - I will also evaluate her game against that of Dawn Staley, Zia Cooke, Hannah Hidalgo, and Destanni Henderson. Women's basketball is constantly growing and evolving. NCAA Women's Basketball and the WNBA continue to be fan favorites for their captivating style! The women's college basketball season begins with a game against the Michigan Women's Basketball team in Las Vegas on November 4th. Under the leadership of Head Coach Dawn Staley, the team features dynamic players such as Raven Johnson, Bree Hall, Chloe Kitts, and Ashlyn Watkins, with bench support from MiLaysia Fulwiley, Tessa Johnson, and Sania Feagin. Newcomers Maryam Dauda, Joyce Edwards, Maddy McDaniel, and Adhel Tac are anticipated to enhance the team's performance this season. Catch Gamecocks Talk with Captain Will, broadcasting Monday through Friday at 8:00 P.M. For in-depth coverage of South Carolina Women's Basketball, make sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel. Stay updated with each episode by subscribing to "Gamecocks Talk with Captain Will" on YouTube and turning on notifications with the "bell" icon.

In a live recording of Laughter Permitted at the espnW Summit NYC, college basketball players Azzi Fudd of UConn, Hannah Hidalgo of Notre Dame and Tessa Johnson of South Carolina join the podcast to talk about their hoops careers, who inspires them as players and what they've learned from their respective coaches. Be sure to stay tuned to the close of the episode for a special announcement about Laughter Permitted celebrating the 25th anniversary of the 99ers! Email your "cheese or ice cream" thoughts to Juile and Lynn at laughterpermitted@gmail.com.

Notre Dame women's basketball star Olivia Miles discusses the timeline of her recovery from an ACL injury that kept her sidelined last season, what she learned about herself while sitting out, scouting reports on newcomers Liatu King, Liza Karlen and Kate Koval, if she ever considered transferring, the keys to success in sharing a backcourt with Hannah Hidalgo, how head coach Niele Ivey helped her through this process, her confidence in her knee, how she's expanded her game and more. Then Tyler James answers questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge (20:20). Podcast listeners can sign up for a 30-day free trial of InsideNDSports.com using the code NDPOD at the link below. notredame.rivals.com/sign_up?promo_code=NDPOD Want to receive a daily newsletter from Inside ND Sports? Sign up for free here: https://www.getdrip.com/forms/284599664/submissions/new

Rapid Fire topics include: * After Tyler Buchner was brought back to the Notre Dame football team as a walk-on wide receiver, there are still some fans who are clinging to the idea that he'll eventually move back to quarterback. On a scale of 1 to 10...what chance do you give that to ever happen? * On a scale of 1 to 10...What are the chances Buchner ever throws another pass in a game for Notre Dame? * Double fill-in the blank...After the ACC/SEC basketball challenge matchups were announced, the Notre Dame men playing at Georgia this season is BLANK and the Irish women hosting Texas is BLANK.  * Fill-in the blank...It's BLANK that when IB's Sean Stires asked Hannah Hidalgo what would make next season a successful one for Notre Dame women's basketball, her answer was “A championship”. * Tom Brady says he thinks he will be pretty critical of players when he makes his debut as an NFL analyst on FOX this season. What's the No. 1 thing you want from a game analyst?  * The Big 12 is exploring selling its naming rights to a title sponsor, with potential revenue of hundreds of millions of dollars over the deal. The commercial sponsor would potentially take the name "Big" out of Big 12 and replace it with the sponsor's name. Do you Buy or Sell corporate conference names? * Would you rather play one round as Scottie Scheffler or one game as Patrick Mahomes? Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdown.com/  Join the Irish Breakdown premium message board: https://boards.irishbreakdown.com  Stay locked into Irish Breakdown for all the latest news and analysis about Notre Dame: https://www.irishbreakdown.com​ Subscribe to the Irish Breakdown podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/irish-breakdown/id1485286986 Like and follow Irish Breakdown on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/irishbreakdown Sign up for the FREE Irish Breakdown daily newsletter: https://www.subscribepage.com/irish-breakdown-newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rapid Fire topics include: * ESPN's FPI gives Notre Dame the best chance of any team in the country to go undefeated this season. Which do you think is most likely to happen: The Irish go 12-0 or they go 10-2? * There's some debate on the Irish Breakdown Champions Lounge about this: Which is the better Notre Dame run play: Kyren Williams in 2021 vs North Carolina or Reggie Brooks in 1992 vs Michigan? * Fill-in the blank...It's BLANK that in my interview with Notre Dame All-American point guard Hannah Hidalgo, she told me she never talked to UConn head coach Geno Auriemma during her recruiting process. * Fox NFL analyst Greg Olsen says NFL announcers would have an easier time calling NBA games than vice versa, because of the pace of basketball and the accessibility of the sport. In an interview on Pardon My Take, Olsen said the constant stop and start of football forces broadcasters to fill more airtime and have something real to say before and after every play. While basketball is just as complex as a sport, Olsen argued he and other NFL announcers could fake their way through the small pockets of a basketball broadcast more easily. Buy or Sell Olsen's take? * Fill-in the blank...The NFL is going to the XFL kickoff rule this season and the fact that Baltimore Ravins kicker Justin Tucker says he's tried to bulk up because he says kickers are involved in around 25% of the tackles is BLANK. * Joey Chestnut will not be allowed to participate in the Fourth of July Nathan's Famous hot dog eating contest because he is endorsing a different hot dog brand. It's actually a plant-based hot dog made by Impossible Foods, which is a competitor to Nathan's. Will the exclusion of the eight-time reigning champion make you more likely or less likely to watch next month's contest?  Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdown.com/  Join the Irish Breakdown premium message board: https://boards.irishbreakdown.com  Stay locked into Irish Breakdown for all the latest news and analysis about Notre Dame: https://www.irishbreakdown.com​ Subscribe to the Irish Breakdown podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/irish-breakdown/id1485286986 Like and follow Irish Breakdown on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/irishbreakdown Sign up for the FREE Irish Breakdown daily newsletter: https://www.subscribepage.com/irish-breakdown-newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Olivia Miles was one of the most exciting players in women's hoops before she got injured at the end of the 2022-23 season. The All-American will be back this year for Notre Dame and will join an already loaded Irish squad featuring an All-American from this past season, Hannah Hidalgo. We talk with Olivia about her journey back from injury, playing with Hannah and what to expect from the Fighting Irish next season. Presented by Ingles Markets. Produced by Richmond Weaver

Notre Dame women's basketball player guard Hannah Hidalgo joins Irish Breakdown's Sean Stires to discuss her breakout freshman season that saw her earn All-American, ACC Rookie of the Year and ACC Defensive Player of the Year honors. Among the things she discusses in this one-one-one interview: * Her big freshman season. * Her relationship with Irish head coach Niele Ivey and how Ivey's approach is different than other coaches she talked to during her recruiting process. * The expectations that were on her going into the year due to the injury that kept fellow All-American Olivia Miles out of the lineup all season. * Practicing with Miles this offseason playing with her for the first time this season. * The preparation that helped her lead the nation in steals as a freshman. * Being coached by her dad growing up. * What would make the 2024-25 season a success? * More! Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdown.com/  Join the Irish Breakdown premium message board: https://boards.irishbreakdown.com  Stay locked into Irish Breakdown for all the latest news and analysis about Notre Dame: https://www.irishbreakdown.com​ Subscribe to the Irish Breakdown podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/irish-breakdown/id1485286986 Like and follow Irish Breakdown on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/irishbreakdown Sign up for the FREE Irish Breakdown daily newsletter: https://www.subscribepage.com/irish-breakdown-newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rapid Fire topics include: * Fill-in the blank...It's BLANK that according to Pro Football Focus Howard Cross is the highest rated returning interior lineman in the country this season.  * Will the Notre Dame defense have twice as many interceptions than Riley Leonard throws this season? * After entering his name in the NBA's early entry list, Markus Burton has announced that he'll return for his sophomore at Notre Dame. Is Burton's return more important than any of the three transfers the Irish added? * Irish women's head coach Niele Ivey was a guest on SiriusXM Radio recently. After the season ended there were rumors floating around about Hannah Hidalgo possibly transferring and Ivey was asked about keeping the All-American at Notre Dame. She hinted that there may have been some tampering by other schools to try to get Hidalgo to transfer. We hear her comments and have some thoughts on that! * This is a question that came in late on the Champion's Lounge board for last week's We In or We Out show: ESPN gives more respect to ND than NBC does. ESPN puts ND in a prime time more than NBC. Would NBC put ND in prime time against Duke, Louisville or A&M? - Are we in or out on that?  * Thoughts on Joe Buck joining Chip Caray for a special Cubs - Cardinals broadcast this week.  * The movie “The Natural” just turned 40. How does it hold up for you? Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdown.com/  Join the Irish Breakdown premium message board: https://boards.irishbreakdown.com  Stay locked into Irish Breakdown for all the latest news and analysis about Notre Dame: https://www.irishbreakdown.com​ Subscribe to the Irish Breakdown podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/irish-breakdown/id1485286986 Like and follow Irish Breakdown on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/irishbreakdown Sign up for the FREE Irish Breakdown daily newsletter: https://www.subscribepage.com/irish-breakdown-newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Notre Dame point guard Olivia Miles joins Irish Breakdown's Sean Stires for a one-on-one interview. Some of the topics they discuss include: *Miles graduating from Notre Dame and prepping for her graduate program this year. *Her recovery from last year's knee surgery. *Is she 100% after the surgery? *Preparing to play with All-American Hannah Hidalgo for the first time. *Miles' thoughts on the return of Irish forward Maddy Westbeld. *The arrival of forwards Liatu King and Liza Karlen from the transfer portal. *Playing against Caitlin Clark prior to arriving at Notre Dame. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdown.com/  Join the Irish Breakdown premium message board: https://boards.irishbreakdown.com  Stay locked into Irish Breakdown for all the latest news and analysis about Notre Dame: https://www.irishbreakdown.com​ Subscribe to the Irish Breakdown podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/irish-breakdown/id1485286986 Like and follow Irish Breakdown on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/irishbreakdown Sign up for the FREE Irish Breakdown daily newsletter: https://www.subscribepage.com/irish-breakdown-newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

IB Nation Sports Talk's Sean Stires and Vince DeDario start today's show with thoughts on how they feel about Notre Dame football with a week to go until the spring-ending Blue-Gold Game. Other topics include: * Thoughts on Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman and defensive line coach Al Washington popping up on ESPN's list of 30 coaches who will define the next decade of college football. * According to Dane Brugler's draft evaluation of Sam Hartman, the former Irish quarterback had 24 career fumbles. But you would have to do deep research on that since it's not an official statistic. Do you Buy or Sell fumbles and/or dropped passes being an official statistic? * Fill-in the blank...It's BLANK that after there were some internet rumors this week that Hannah Hidalgo was possibly going to transfer. She posted a video on Tik Tok and Instagram last night of her with her head coach Niele Ivey. They were laughing and smiling, and Hidalgo said on the post – I'm not in the transfer portal Y'all. * Fill-in the blank...It's BLANK that Kentucky has hired an alum, Mark Pope,who has never won an NCAA Tournament game, to replace John Calipari as their basketball coach. * Which does men's college basketball miss more: big name coaches like Mike Krzyzewski, Jim Boeheim and Roy Williams or star players? * When you go to the store how likely are you to use the self-checkout line vs going to the line with the cashier?  Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdown.com/  Join the Irish Breakdown premium message board: https://boards.irishbreakdown.com  Stay locked into Irish Breakdown for all the latest news and analysis about Notre Dame: https://www.irishbreakdown.com​ Subscribe to the Irish Breakdown podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/irish-breakdown/id1485286986 Like and follow Irish Breakdown on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/irishbreakdown Sign up for the FREE Irish Breakdown daily newsletter: https://www.subscribepage.com/irish-breakdown-newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rapid Fire topics include: * A question from a listener: Are we confident that Notre Dame quarterback will Riley Leonard be healthy this summer and fall? * Comments from Notre Dame wide receiver Jaden Greathouse about the impact of new receiver's coach Mike Brown.  * On a scale of 1 to 10...How confident are we that Notre Dame's wide receivers will actually be noticeably improved this season? * Another listener question: How much will freshman linebacker Kyngston Viliamu-Asa play this season? * Thoughts on Notre Dame All-American Hannah Hidalgo showing up on a poll of the biggest trash talkers in women's college basketball.  * Former Louisville women's basketball player Hailey Van Lith is now former LSU women's basketball player after entering the transfer portal for a second straight year.  * If Kansas City head coach Andy Reid is the best current NFL head coach, who is number two? * On a scale of 1 to 10...What's your interest in the Indiana State – Seton Hall NIT championship tonight? * The NIT Final Four is in Indianapolis this year and was in Nevada last year after moving away from its long-standing home in Madison Square Garden. Should they move it back to New York permanently or should they rotate it every year like March Madness does with the Final Four? * Fill-in the blank…It's BLANK that Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, CA will host the Oakland A's for the 2025-27 seasons - ahead of the team's move to Vegas in 2028.  Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdown.com/  Join the Irish Breakdown premium message board: https://boards.irishbreakdown.com  Stay locked into Irish Breakdown for all the latest news and analysis about Notre Dame: https://www.irishbreakdown.com​ Subscribe to the Irish Breakdown podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/irish-breakdown/id1485286986 Like and follow Irish Breakdown on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/irishbreakdown Sign up for the FREE Irish Breakdown daily newsletter: https://www.subscribepage.com/irish-breakdown-newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Hour 1... [00:30] - Special Guest: Notre Dame's Niele Ivey Notre Dame's Women's Basketball Coach, Niele Ivey, joins the show to discuss the team's ACC Championship win, how impactful Hannah Hidalgo has been as a freshman for ND, and what players are going to have to contribute for them to make a meaningful run in the NCAA Tournament. Coach Ivey also shares insights into watching her son play in the NBA. [16:20] - Women's Tournament Preview After bidding farewell to Coach Ivey, GoJo and Golic analyze Notre Dame's path in the Women's Tournament and discuss key storylines as March Madness approaches. [20:03] - Cash it or Trash It for Caitlin Clark's Legacy Presented by DraftKings, GoJo and Golic debate whether Iowa's odds to win the tournament are worth cashing in on, considering South Carolina's dominance and undefeated season. The guys also discuss Caitlin Clark's legacy without winning a title in her final year of NCAA basketball. [27:00] - College Football Playoff Expansion GoJo and Golic share their thoughts on Notre Dame's agreement to the new College Football playoff expansion, favoring a 14-team field. [29:50] - Starch Madness Update Claudia updates the Starch Madness poll results, revealing McDonald's as the dominant force in the "Fry Four" side of the Sides Region. [31:32] - All-Weekend Team GoJo and Golic highlight standout performances from the weekend across various sports, including notable signings, elite golfing, basketball victories, and impressive individual plays by one Kyrie Irving [39:43] - This, That, and the Third Jerome Bettis Jr. chose Notre Dame, Russia's 'Rugball' leagues, and a premature confetti mishap during Duquesne Dukes's basketball game. Click here to subscribe, rate, and review the newest episodes of GoJo and Golic!  If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NJ/ NY/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. New customers only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices