Podcast appearances and mentions of Washington Mystics

Grandi & Dibs do some last wrap up on the World Cup Final as Spain defeats Argentina 1-0 in extra time. They also discuss the Golden State Valkyries and their 9 game winning streak as they look to extend it to 10 vs the Washington Mystics.

We have a ‘boots on the ground' perspective from this past weekend's Montreal game and the She's Got Time Summit in Las Vegas, and that leads into some awesome WNBA conversation with Christy Winters Scott, 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.

Send us Fan MailWe run through the Week 11 WNBA standings from the 8 seed up to the 1 seed and talk about what's real versus what's injury-driven noise. We also map out the playoff matchups if the season ended today and call out the non-playoff teams that could still make a run. • Current top eight standings and why seeding matters • New York Liberty drop to eighth and the health factor • Washington Mystics youth movement and inconsistency • Atlanta Dream losing streak, role clarity and coaching pressure • Indiana Fever big three and the question of Caitlin Clark efficiency • Dallas Wings roster timeline, rookie growth and future fit • Golden State Valkyries grit, cohesion and need for another scorer • Las Vegas Aces losing Kennedy Carter and the team fit debate • Minnesota Lynx staying first without Nafisa Collier and reintegration risks • First-round playoff predictions and what swings each series • “Stragglers” check-in: injuries, roster ceilings and who can sneak in please make sure to like, subscribe, comment, tell anyone who's anyone one about the WNBA and two about my show Support the showhttps://linktr.ee/GetABucketShow for more content!!!

At the WNBA's midseason mark, we're looking back at some of the team's offseason moves and asking one big question: If they had a time machine, which decisions would they change? Jamie Steyer Johnson and Richard Cohen break down the biggest hits, the biggest misses, and everything in between.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.

Storm vs. Mystics WNBA Betting Odds & Picks, 7/12/26 | Night Moves Show by Ramon Scott

The five-game road trip is off to a 2-0 start after beating Atlanta a third time and suffocating the Washington Mystics. The Valkyries sit a half game out of the best record in the league with two sub-.500 teams coming up. Back-up guard Kaitlyn Chen joins the show to discuss Golden State's streak and her inspiring journey. Marcus Thompson and Nathan Canilao even get Chen to discuss one of her new passions.

The Las Vegas Aces make roster moves, the drama between the Chicago Sky and Skylar Diggins continues to unfold, the WNBA All-Star reserves are announced, and much more with Jamie Steyer Johnson and Tyler DeLuca.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 Golden State Valkyries continue to climb, the Chicago Sky are rumbling, Robin Roberts and Geno Auriemma return to WNBA TV, and more with Brittany Carper and Christy Winters Scott.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.

Jenn Hatfield from The IX Sports joins us to go in depth on the roller-coaster Washington Mystics as well as the joy of Ivy League basketball.

Pride weekend may have left us exhausted, but the women's sports world never takes a break. This week, we recap our Denver Pride adventures (including a stolen Pride flag and an unforgettable drag brunch) before diving into the biggest stories in women's sports.We break down the biggest NWSL transfer moves, including Ally Sentnor to Angel City, Lily Reale to Boston Legacy, and Sam Kerr's return to Gotham. Plus, Marina Mabrey makes WNBA history with a 53-point masterpiece, the Washington Mystics survive an instant-classic quadruple overtime thriller, and we celebrate the record-breaking growth of women's golf after Haeran Ryu's first major championship.From Pride celebrations to record-breaking performances, this episode has everything women's sports fans need to know.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. 

Alyssa Thomas speaks for the first time since her suspension, the Commissioner's Cup Championship is about to tip, and more with Christy Winters Scott, 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.

Send us Fan MailA four overtime WNBA thriller puts the Washington Mystics back in the record books and gives us a perfect excuse to talk about who really impacts winning when everyone is exhausted. We also preview the Commissioner's Cup with injuries hanging over everything, then pivot to NBA free agency chaos and the trades and rumors that can change a season overnight. • The Mystics vs Fire four overtime finish and why it stands out historically • Late June and early July as a weird hotspot for WNBA overtime madness • Alicia Flores' five steals as a defense-first impact moment • Michaela Anuare's breakout scoring night and what it signals for a young team • Kiki's all-around stat line plus the importance of free throw improvement • Shakira Alston as the defensive anchor and how that supports the team's closer • Commissioner's Cup storylines, injury questions, and what “depth” really means • Liberty vs Aces expectations if A'ja Wilson misses time • NBA free agency volatility through a Lakers fan lens • The Ja Morant trade, perceived value, and why fit matters as much as talent please make sure to like, subscribe, comment, tell anyone who's anyone one, about the WNBA, and two, about my show. Support the showhttps://linktr.ee/GetABucketShow for more content!!!

A four-overtime thriller in Washington, a defensive battle in Golden State, and more with Brittany Carper and Brian “BMac” Mackay. 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.

Mystics vs. Sun WNBA Betting Odds & Picks, 6/26/26 | Night Moves Show by Ramon Scott

Today on Good Follow, Juju Gotti and Trysta Krick (or Juju Miles and Olivia Krick if you are on the Olivia Miles MVP train) make their All-Star sleeper picks. Has Shakira Austin done enough with the Washington Mystics to make the All-Star roster? Will we see Janelle Salaun making the team? Next, Good Follow makes their DraftKings Pick of the week. Then, they play a new game called Arrest Her or Free Her? Juju and Trysta have to determine if certain players are robbing their teams of million-dollar contracts or if they need to be freed from their current teams. 00:00 Welcome!1:30 Trysta's All-Star Sleeper Pick2:50 Juju's All-Star Sleeper Pick4:17 Break4:37 DraftKings Pick of the Week5:20 Arrest or Free: Aaliyah Edwards7:20 Arrest or Free: Ezi Magbegor8:40 Arrest or Free: Ariel Atkins9:30 Arrest or Free: Monique Billings9:50 Arrest or Free: Aneesah Morrow10:00 Arrest or Free: Kahleah Copper10:20 Arrest or Free: Naz Hillmon10:40 Arrest or Free: Skylar Diggins10:50 Arrest or Free: Arike Ogunbowale11:40 Thank you! Bye! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on Good Follow, Juju Gotti and Trysta Krick (or Juju Miles and Olivia Krick if you are on the Olivia Miles MVP train) make their All-Star sleeper picks. Has Shakira Austin done enough with the Washington Mystics to make the All-Star roster? Will we see Janelle Salaun making the team? Next, Good Follow makes their DraftKings Pick of the week. Then, they play a new game called Arrest Her or Free Her? Juju and Trysta have to determine if certain players are robbing their teams of million-dollar contracts or if they need to be freed from their current teams. 00:00 Welcome!1:30 Trysta's All-Star Sleeper Pick2:50 Juju's All-Star Sleeper Pick4:17 Break4:37 DraftKings Pick of the Week5:20 Arrest or Free: Aaliyah Edwards7:20 Arrest or Free: Ezi Magbegor8:40 Arrest or Free: Ariel Atkins9:30 Arrest or Free: Monique Billings9:50 Arrest or Free: Aneesah Morrow10:00 Arrest or Free: Kahleah Copper10:20 Arrest or Free: Naz Hillmon10:40 Arrest or Free: Skylar Diggins10:50 Arrest or Free: Arike Ogunbowale11:40 Thank you! Bye! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today's episode, we talk about the Players of the Week, the rise of the Atlanta Dream, the streaking Washington Mystics, a whole lot of technical fouls handed out in Indianapolis, and much more with Christy Winters Scott and Cindy Brunson. 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.

We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones are joined by Ben Pfeifer (EssentiallySports, Swish Theory) to talk all things NBA Draft! Ben shares his scouting philosophy and how it's evolved, then digs deep into this year's class. From there, the guys shift to the W to take stock of the league after a fun weekend of hoops. They discuss Angel Reese's growing comfort in Atlanta, the Washington Mystics' impressive road wins over the New York Liberty and Minnesota Lynx, and even bring back the Panic Meter to check in on the Liberty, Golden State Valkyries, and Indiana Fever. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com 01:08 Is the Giannis Sweepstakes impacting any draft work/projections? 5:53 Evolution of the scouting process 16:50 AJ Dybantsa vs Darryn Peterson vs Cam Boozer 29:45 rarity + draft range of Aday Mara 33:21 What are people missing with Caleb Wilson? 38:45 Examining the guard group 54:27 Examining the frontcourt (wings, forwards, passing bigs) 01:07:31 Angel Reese thriving in Atlanta 01:16:53 The Mystics' big weekend 01:24:05 Panic Meter (Valkyries, Liberty, Fever) Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:

Recapping the massive weekend slate, highlighted by a buzzer beater by Nneka Ogwumike to lift the Los Angeles Sparks over the New York Liberty in the 30th anniversary celebration game. The Washington Mystics got two huge wins, and more with Chelsea Leite 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.

Cardell mentioned a few players that caught his eye at DMV Live over the weekend while Ray provided the latest on the Washington Mystics. Octavia and the group shared their thoughts on the Knicks ending their championship drought by winning the NBA Finals. Don't miss a few interesting topics from Take it or Leave it and Rapid Fire!

This week on Couch Coach Live, we're joined by Carl Baltimore of District of Buckets to break down the latest storylines surrounding basketball in Washington and across the NBA.We'll discuss the Washington Mystics' 7-7 start to the season, which player has impressed the most so far, and discuss today's Mystics' matchup against the Minnesota Lynx. We'll also examine whether Washington has what it takes to make a playoff push in the second half of the season.On the NBA side, we react to Trae Young's decision to opt out and discuss what it could mean for his future and the Wizards' future. We also debate the direction of the Washington Wizards franchise. Should the Wizards include AD in their long-term plans? And should they draft AJ Dybantsa or Darryn Peterson as the cornerstone of their rebuild?

Mystics vs. Lynx WNBA Betting Odds & Picks, 6/21/26 | Night Moves Show by Ramon Scott

Reviewing the highlights of the 2026 WNBA Commissioner's Cup games, discussing where some teams stand at this point in the season, and more with Jamie Steyer Johnson and Richard Cohen. 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.

(00:00-25:22) – Query & Company opens a Hump Day Wednesday with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison welcoming Nathan from Chicago’s Pizza onto the program because he brought in lunch for the guys. They discuss the NBA Finals with game four set for tonight between the Knicks and Spurs. Which team has more pressure with a loss tonight? Plus, Nathan is needed to side with Jake or Eddie on two debates. (25:22-41:04) – ISC Sports Network’s Greg Rakestraw joins Jake Query on today’s show to give him the lowdown on the format and favorite for the FIFA World Cup that starts tomorrow. Jake asks Greg about the duration of the FIFA World Cup, who would be considered the number one seeds if it was formatted like the NCAA Tournament, and identifies Haiti as an underdog team that people should root for. (41:04-48:07) – Jake and Eddie conclude the first hour of the program discussing how much praise Chris Ballard and Shane Steichen will be giving Anthony Richardson Sr. next month when training camp starts in order to try and generate some trade interest. (48:07-1:11:26) – With the FIFA World Cup set to start tomorrow, Jake asks Eddie for his level of interest in it and reacts. Plus, Jake gives his opinion on soccer, how he determines who he roots for the next three weeks, and gives a horrible joke involve Cristano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. (1:11:26-1:21:32) – After Jake giving his thoughts on the sport of soccer and the value of the FIFA World Cup towards generating new fans, he brings Eddie into the fold for them to discuss the two teams that they will be rooting for, after the United States. (1:21:32-1:30:32) – Hour number two of Query & Company concludes with Jake highlighting what LeBron James had to say about who the greatest basketball player of all-time is. (1:30:32-1:56:47) – Jake Arthur from Locked On Colts joins Jake Query on today’s show to discuss how surprised he has been with Daniel Jones recovery from his torn achilles and some non-quarterback storylines. Jake believes that the Colts have been chasing the production that Zack Moss provided a couple of years ago, evaluates how many possible extensions Chris Ballard could hand out before week one, and the opportunity that Jalen Travis has this season. (1:56:47-2:04:59) – Team Penske driver Scott McLaughlin joins Jake Query from New York on his birthday to grade Eddie’s attempt at sounding like he’s from New Zealand and explain how he became such an avid Knicks fan. He illustrates what the vibe is like around New York ahead of tonight’s birthday. (2:04:59-2:17:24) – Indiana Fever Head Coach Stephanie White makes her weekly appearance on Query & Company to discuss the win for her team over the Washington Mystics on Monday and Caitlin Clark’s game winning shot. Jake lets Stephanie address all of the social media craze the last two weeks surrounding her & Caitlin Clark. Finally, she weighs in on whether tonight’s game means more for New York or San Antonio.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s Best of Features: (00:00-13:04) – ISC Sports Network’s Greg Rakestraw joins Jake Query on today’s show to give him the lowdown on the format and favorite for the FIFA World Cup that starts tomorrow. Jake asks Greg about the duration of the FIFA World Cup, who would be considered the number one seeds if it was formatted like the NCAA Tournament, and identifies Haiti as an underdog team that people should root for. (12:05-32:22) – Jake Arthur from Locked On Colts joins Jake Query on today’s show to discuss how surprised he has been with Daniel Jones recovery from his torn achilles and some non-quarterback storylines. Jake believes that the Colts have been chasing the production that Zack Moss provided a couple of years ago, evaluates how many possible extensions Chris Ballard could hand out before week one, and the opportunity that Jalen Travis has this season. (32:22-44:08) – Indiana Fever Head Coach Stephanie White makes her weekly appearance on Query & Company to discuss the win for her team over the Washington Mystics on Monday and Caitlin Clark’s game winning shot. Jake lets Stephanie address all of the social media craze the last two weeks surrounding her & Caitlin Clark. Finally, she weighs in on whether tonight’s game means more for New York or San Antonio.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, we're ranking every WNBA team from worst to best through Weeks 3 and 4 and making some early pre-All-Star break seeding predictions.From teams still searching for consistency to the contenders setting the pace for the rest of the league, we're breaking down what has worked, what hasn't, and where every franchise stands heading into the next stretch of the season. We discuss the challenges facing teams at the bottom of the standings, what separates the league's elite from the pack, and why the best teams often force their opponents to rise to the occasion.-Follow me on social media:https://linktr.ee/toriphillips5-Chapters:00:00 Intro00:17 Opening Remarks 03:21 Pre-All-Star Seeding Predictions 05:52 Connecticut Sun (15) | Young team figuring it out 12:33 Seattle Storm (14) | Young Rebuild, promising17:22 Chicago Sky (13) | Underwhelming, not a contending team 24:24 Phoenix Mercury (12) | Why does the team look better w/o stars?29:30 Washington Mystics (11) | Growing Pains 36:21 8-10 Seed Shuffle 37:50 LA Sparks (8-10) | It's on the coach to me 40:11 Portland Fire (8-10) | Forcing your opponents to rise to the occasion 46:31 Toronto Tempo (8-10) | Strong bones 50:08 Indiana Fever (7) | They'll be fine 53:25 Golden State Valkyries (6) | Something is missing56:46 I don't like all the 3s, from any team 58:51 Addressing my tweet 1:00:00 New York Liberty (5) | What does Sabrina's return look like?1:04:25 Atlanta Dream (4) | ‘The Permission' decides 1:08:37 Dallas Wings (3) | A matter of time 1:13:12 Las Vegas Ace (2) | Great team that continues to improve their roster 1:16:10 Minnesota Lynx (1) | Can they win a chip? TBD

(00:00-23:10) – Query & Company opens a Tuesday with Jake Query & producer Eddie Garrison discussing Caitlin Clark’s game winning shot to elevate the Indiana Fever over the Washington Mystics. They also get into the San Antonio Spurs getting on the board by winning game three last night in the NBA Finals. Is there more pressure on the Spurs or Knicks in game four? (23:10-30:21) – Yesterday, Brendan Sorsby was deemed eligible for the 2026 college football season because Judge Ken Curry of the 99th District Court of Lubbock County granted a temporary injunction. Jake gives his thoughts on the entire situation. (30:21-50:59) – Indianapolis Colts right tackle Jalen Travis joins Jake Query this afternoon to discuss how he prepared this off-season knowing that he will be the starting tackle and how his back is feeling. Jake asks him how his anthropology degree from Princeton helps him within the locker room and how training camp last year was so critical to showing the coaching staff he can do a multitude of things. (50:59-1:19:14) – Mac Engel from the Fort Worth Star-Telegram joins Jake Query to inform Jake as to how this entire Brendan Sorsby has transpired down in Lubbock County. He explains the step-by-step process as to how Sorsby received an injunction, what it means moving forward for both Sorsby and Texas Tech, and makes a prediction as to whether he believes that Sorsby will play this fall for the Red Raiders. (1:12:34-1:26:26) – Last night Jake observed a sense of relief from Caitlin Clark shortly after knocking down the game winning shot for the Indiana Fever. He gives his observation on the shot and asks Eddie for his input as to why it was such a relief. (1:26:26-1:34:08) – Hour number two of Query & Company concludes with Jake revealing the three most common trends that he is seeing on his social media to compare with his young & hip producer, Eddie Garrison. (1:34:08-1:56:16) – Scott Agness from Fieldhouse Files makes an appearance on Query & Company to recap last night’s win for the Indiana Fever and join in on the Indiana Pacers discussion. Jake asks Scott why he saw a sense of relief from Caitlin Clark last night, the number of former Pacers that have transitioned into good broadcasters, and previews some of the stories that he has coming out. (1:56:16-2:15:05) – Jake Query has some questions for Eddie about the NBA Finals moving forward with the Spurs defeating the Knicks last night. Plus, they list some of the true diehard Knicks fans that first come to mind and do the same thing for the Pacers. (2:15:05-2:20:48) – Today’s show ends with JMV joining Jake in studio to preview his show!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recapping the Indiana Fever's win with the Washington Mystics, previewing tonight's matchups, and more with Christy Winters Scott 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.

Today’s Best of Features: (00:00-24:52) – The Dean, Mike Chappell, from FOX59 & CBS4 joins Jake Query to start discussing some storylines that the Indianapolis Colts will need to figure out leading up to the season and throughout the season. Do they have a running back that can spell Jonathan Taylor? Where will the Indianapolis Colts get their pass rush production from? Plus, they discuss all the issues that are going on in sports with athletes gambling. (24:52-39:10) – The final hour of the show tips off with John Nolan and Debbie Antonelli joining Jake Query fresh off of eating lunch together to preview tonight’s WNBA Commissioner’s Cup game against the Washington Mystics. They also discuss the shooting troubles for Caitlin Clark offensively, how she is being targeted defensively, and they give Jake some advice on what to do tonight for his special dinner with Shannon. Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-27:34) – Query & Company opens a Monday with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison discussing how Jake’s travel back from last night’s IndyCar race in St. Louis went. They dive into one of the topics that they will discuss later in the show with Mike Chappell and recap the Fever’s loss on Saturday night to the New York Liberty with Caitlin Clark struggling again. (27:34-37:10) – Josef Newgarden captured the checkered flag in St. Louis for the sixth time in the ten-year history of the race. Jake is asked a couple of questions about last night’s event by people via the textline. (37:10-46:40) – Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison conclude the first hour of the show by discussing some of the names that the Indiana Pacers have been linked to this off-season. Is Giannis Antetokounmpo a legitimate option? (46:40-1:12:34) – The Dean, Mike Chappell, from FOX59 & CBS4 joins Jake Query to start discussing some storylines that the Indianapolis Colts will need to figure out leading up to the season and throughout the season. Do they have a running back that can spell Jonathan Taylor? Where will the Indianapolis Colts get their pass rush production from? Plus, they discuss all the issues that are going on in sports with athletes gambling. (1:12:34-1:24:01) – Earlier in the show, Eddie said there was something he noticed when watching the New York Knicks defeat the San Antonio Spurs in game two of the NBA Finals. Jake reacts to what Eddie had to say because there should be some mixed emotions by the Indiana Pacers. (1:24:01-1:34:34) – Hour number two of Query & Company concludes with Jake seeing if Eddie can finally correctly guess what Indiana attraction fell on the list of the top 50 list of most overrated attractions in the United States. (1:34:34-1:55:33) – The final hour of the show tips off with John Nolan and Debbie Antonelli joining Jake Query fresh off of eating lunch together to preview tonight’s WNBA Commissioner’s Cup game against the Washington Mystics. They also discuss the shooting troubles for Caitlin Clark offensively, how she is being targeted defensively, and they give Jake some advice on what to do tonight for his special dinner with Shannon. (1:55:33-2:10:04) – USAC driver Gavin Miller joins Jake Query ahead of Indiana Midget Week across the state of Indiana this week. Jake asks him about which track is his favorite to race at, if he has any appreciation for the love that Indiana has for racing based off of how many fans come out and support during this week, and how he views this week after being around for a couple of seasons now. (2:10:04-2:15:6) – Today’s show ends with JMV joining Jake in studio to preview his show!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brian McNally joins Ben Standig to discuss whether Alex Ovechkin will return next season, share his thoughts on the Stanley Cup Final and the United States men's national soccer team ahead of the World Cup, debate what the Washington Nationals should do with CJ Abrams, and react to Caitlin Clark being in town to face the Washington Mystics.

We're officially one month into the 2026 WNBA season, and the league is already overflowing with storylines. Christy Winters Scott joins Brian “BMac” Mackay to break it all down, hand out some early reactions, and maybe overreact just a little along the way.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.

A huge slate of games from Wednesday night, discussions on some of the officiating points of emphasis, and more with Richard Cohen and Brian “BMac” Mackay. 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.

Ray led things off with an update on the Washington Mystics. Cardell and Octavia led the NBA Playoff discourse on this week's show. Don't miss what the entire group had to say about what was the Eastern Conference Finals and what's going on out West. Take it or Leave it covered several topics across several sports, so don't miss that!

The Dallas Wings put on a scoring showcase at Barclays against the New York Liberty, fueled by Azzi Fudd's 17-point third-quarter explosion. Plus, Awa Fam shines in her Seattle Storm debut, and more, with Brittany Carper and Tyler DeLuca.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.

In this episode of the Winsidr Show, Madisyn Cunningham returns as we break down some of the biggest early-season storylines across the WNBA. We discuss the early hype and attention surrounding the expansion teams, the Golden State Valkyries and Toronto Tempo, and whether the buzz has felt different with two new franchises entering the spotlight at once. We also touch on the emotional reality, the final season for the Connecticut Sun as currently constructed.From there, we dive into two of the league's most surprising teams so far: the Washington Mystics and Chicago Sky. The Mystics' young core has been one of the biggest surprises of the season, while the Sky continue to defy expectations despite dealing with a wave of injuries. We break down what's looked real, what's sustainable, and what these starts could mean moving forward.Join our newsletter: https://winsidr.com/newsletter/(Sound design by Mike Goodrick)Affiliate Links:Homage: https://homage.sjv.io/winsidr25BreakingT: http://breakingt.com/winsidrFanatics: http://fanatics.93n6tx.net/winsidr ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Washington Mystics forward Kiki Iriafen joins Sarah to discuss how her team’s young roster makes the pros feel like they’re back in college, her late start getting into the sport of basketball, why she only has one mandatory item on her pre-game to-do list, and what it took for people to finally start pronouncing her name correctly. Plus, racing double, lacrosse on the lake, and getting coached up to “outwit, outplay, and outlast.” The WNBA schedule is here The NCAA Softball Super Regionals schedule is here The NCAA Lacrosse tournament schedule is here Read the Chicago Tribune article on Natasha Cloud here Read the Chicago Magazine story about Northwestern lacrosse coach Kelly Amonte Hiller here Read Rachel Axon’s story on apps and websites failing to include women’s sports data 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.

We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones gear up for the Conference Final! They discuss the all-time classic we witnessed in Game 1 between the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs, with Victor Wembanyama breaking our brains en route to a victory. From the loud performances, quieter adjustments, and biggest questions heading into Game 2 and beyond, the guys cover it all. From there, the guys put a bow on the Eastern Conference semifinals. They salute the season of the Detroit Pistons, praise the Cleveland Cavaliers for their dominant Game 7 victory, then spend a little more time previewing their upcoming matchup against the New York Knicks. Finally, the guys shift to the WNBA to bounce around! They discuss the 4-1 Las Vegas Aces and some of the structural differences (allocation of touches, pace of play) they've displayed so far. They also circle back to the Dallas Wings following a bounce-back win over the Washington Mystics, examine the interesting start (and rotation patterns) of the Mystics, and salute some early rookie standouts. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com 3:06 -- Spurs-Thunder 39:39 -- Cavs-Pistons wrap-up 46:45 -- Cavs-Knicks 54:54 -- Las Vegas Aces 1:07:50 -- Dallas Wings 1:12:32 -- Washington Mystics 1:21:06 -- Quick Indiana Fever thoughts 1:24:45 -- Rookie shoutouts Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:

Our phenomenal post players, Christy Winters Scott and Cindy Brunson, post up to discuss emerging stars, game coverage, ACL injuries, coaching moves, officiating critiques, 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.

Send us Fan Mail(Episode was recorded on April 15th, 2026 so any narratives, questions, concerns are from back then)0:45 - Agenda1:50 - The WNBA draft was awkward5:14 - Draft Grade Tier ListsAtlanta Dream (6:23)Chicago Sky (10:48)Connecticut Sun (17:50)Dallas Wings (21:22)Golden State Valkyries (37:21)Indiana Fever (49:00)Las Vegas Aces (58:46)Los Angeles Sparks (1:03:35)Minnesota Lynx (1:07:20)New York Liberty (1:18:15)Phoenix Mercury (1:19:02)Portland Fire (1:20:30)Seattle Storm (1:22:14)Toronto Tempo (1:26:49)Washington Mystics (1:28:32)1:39:40 - Biggest Player Signings 1:40:00 - Dallas did WHAT?!1:48:00 - Toronto is throwing out millions1:51:45 - Las Vegas signs Chennedy Carter & PAYS Jewell Loyd1:56:30 - Chicago retools in an impressive way1:59:23 - New York still committing crimes2:00:45 - Way Too Early Power Rankings2:14:33 - Mercury might overachieve2:16:05 - Fever are a 12-seed2:23:53 - Closing questions: Tina Charles, Jonquel Jones, Dream rotations & Supermax contracts2:30:25 - Stay tuned for this content!https://linktr.ee/pullup3 | Distributed via SteadyHype Studios

We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones continue dissecting second-round playoff action! They react to the first two games of the Cavs-Pistons and Lakers-Thunder series, sharing their key takeaways and potential pivot points as those series shift to Cleveland and Los Angeles, respectively. Then, the guys react to the Game 2 victories of the Knicks (over the Sixers) and Spurs (over the Wolves) and discuss what we may see in Philadelphia and Minnesota, respectively. From there, the guys shift to the WNBA to finish off the preview of the upcoming season! After discussing their top contenders on Tuesday, they shift to the retooling, rebuilding, and expansion teams hitting the scene. They highlight the areas (and players) they're excited about, then discuss potential problem areas they'll monitor as the season goes on. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com. 1:27 Cavaliers-Pistons 20:01 Lakers-Thunder 30:56 Knicks-Sixers 39:48 Spurs-Timberwolves 50:04 Dallas Wings 59:36 Chicago Sky 01:05:13 Golden State Valkyries 01:12:03 Seattle Storm 01:17:51 Connecticut Sun 01:22:04 Washington Mystics 01:26: 13 Toronto Tempo + Portland Fire Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:

On the opening day of the 30th WNBA season, Brittany Carper and Richard Cohen are here to break down the outlook of each team, and more! HerHoopStats.com: Unlocking better insight about the women's game.The Her Hoop Stats Newsletter: https://herhoopstats.substack.comTo donate to 24 Hours of Nothing But Net with Debbie Antonelli: https://24HoursNBN.comWatch LIVE on Facebook and YouTube by searching username: @NBNwithDA.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Mystics start 2026 with a crop of fresh players, two of whom are current NCAA champions. But the team is also without a permanent GM.

The WNBA is entering one of the most exciting eras in basketball history, and Hoopsology sits down with USA Sports play-by-play broadcaster Meghan McPeak to break it all down. In this exclusive interview, Meghan shares her incredible journey from former basketball player to becoming one of the rising voices in sports broadcasting. She discusses how injuries changed her career path, why she fell in love with play-by-play commentary, and what it's really like preparing for live WNBA and NBA broadcasts. We also dive deep into the biggest stories surrounding the WNBA heading into the new season, including:

The Chicago Sky had social media buzzing by waiving Hailey Van Lith, only to announce the signing of veteran guard Natasha Cloud minutes later. The Dallas Wings have been clicking on all cylinders during the WNBA preseason, and more with Tyler DeLuca and Brian “BMac” Mackay. HerHoopStats.com: Unlocking better insight about the women's game.The Her Hoop Stats Newsletter: https://herhoopstats.substack.comTo donate to 24 Hours of Nothing But Net with Debbie Antonelli: https://24HoursNBN.comWatch LIVE on Facebook and YouTube by searching username: @NBNwithDA.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The WNBA's final preseason games are in the books, and all eyes now turn to the start of the 2026 season on Friday. What impact could the “5-for-5” college basketball proposal have on the 2028 WNBA Draft? Chelsea Leite and Jamie Steyer Johnson 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.

This week WAMU will be checking in on the state of a couple of primary elections in the D.C.-region: The race for Mayor in D.C. and the push to succeed retiring Congressman Steny Hoyer in Maryland's fifth District. Plus we look ahead at the opening weekend for the Washington Mystics.

A conversation about WNBA training camps, roster construction, preseason games preview, and more with the transformative trio of Brittany Carper, Chelsea Leite, 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.

Taking a deep look at the young Washington Mystics, the storylines coming out of the camps of the Chicago Sky, Dallas Wings, Las Vegas Aces, Los Angeles Sparks, Minnesota Lynx, New York Liberty, and more, with Christy Winters Scott and Richard Cohen. 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.

In this episode, we dove deep into the evolving WNBA free-agent landscape and how major moves are reshaping the league. We opened by highlighting historic milestones, including Jackie Young becoming the first WNBA player to secure a $1 million deal, signaling a major shift in player value and league economics. We then broke down one of the biggest shake-ups in the league: Angel Reese being traded to the Atlanta Dream. Pairing her with the dominant backcourt presence of Allisha Gray and Rhyne Howard instantly elevates Atlanta into legitimate championship contender status. We discussed how Reese's rebounding, toughness, and energy could be the missing piece that pushes the Dream over the top. On the flip side, the Chicago Sky made strong moves to replenish their roster, signing veteran guard Skylar Diggins-Smith and versatile forward Azurá Stevens, while also trading for rising star Rickea Jackson. We analyzed how this retooling keeps Chicago competitive while building toward long-term success. We also highlighted the aggressive approach of the expansion franchise Toronto Fire, who made waves in free agency by assembling the first-ever WNBA million-dollar backcourt with Marina Mabrey and Brittney Sykes, while adding dominant center Shakira Austin (if the Washington Mystics doesn't match the offer). We discussed how Toronto is setting the tone early and positioning itself as a team that could compete sooner than expected. Transitioning into the NBA segment, we shifted focus to our First Round Playoff Predictions, breaking down each matchup with bold takes and in-depth analysis. We discussed powerhouse teams like the Boston Celtics and Denver Nuggets, questioning whether their regular-season dominance will translate into postseason success. We also highlighted key player matchups that could decide series, while identifying potential upset teams that could shake up the bracket. To close, we gave our official series predictions, discussed X-factors, and identified players under the most pressure heading into the playoffs. This episode blends the historic WNBA free-agent movement with NBA playoff intensity, making it a must-listen for basketball fans. Follow us on all social media platforms @Blogaccess1on1, and subscribe, comment, and like our YouTube channel by searching Blogaccess1on1.