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Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala are BACK breaking down some of the storylines ahead of the final week of the WNBA regular season. PLUS teams that could over perform this upcoming WCBB season, WNBA end of season awards and more.0:00 Intro 0:48 WNBA injury updates: How could FIBA injuries impact the Dallas Wings? 4:12 What to watch this week in the WNBA: Nneka Ogwumike’s final game 7:37 Rhyne Howard is an ARTIST 9:43 WCBB Latest news + Teams that could overperform this season 27:56 WNBA Awards Frontrunners 41:03 NWSL Golden Boot race: Ashley Sanchez, Barbra Banda making history 43:32 Cat Macario will not make San Diego Wave debut in 2026 44:30 A Quick Look at the NWSL playoff picture 

Joyce Edwards joins Erica L. Ayala to talk about winning gold with USA Basketball this summer in 3x3 basketball and how playing under Dawn Staley helps with the transition to Team USA, what makes the SEC the greatest conference in women's college basketball and more.

How could A'ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum's absence impact Team USA? And what do Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron bring to the squad? Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala break it down PLUS preview the FIBA Women's World Cup.0:00 Intro0:28 A’ja Wilson, Kelsey Plum are OUT for the FIBA World Cup 3:48 What Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron bring to the Team USA roster 8:06 How does the FIBA World Cup work? 13:01 Why Germany’s World Cup journey could be a difficult one as host  15:15 What to expect from Team USA21:22 France is STACKED26:22 These 3 players make Belgium a contender 27:52 Ezi Magbegor, Australia looking to continue standard of excellence at World Cup 32:16 Why these 3 players could lead the tournament in scoring40:22 From Megan DiLeo to Angel Reese: Top players to watch in the FIBA World Cup 45:46 What Caitlin Clark needs to bring to Team USA 

Jada Williams joins Erica L. Ayala to break down her transfer to LSU, being part of the NCAA players union trying to bring a CBA to college sports and more.

Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala are taking a look at the playoffs picture now that the Top 8 are set. Plus, a little about the FIBA World Cup break, previewing this weekend's CBS matchup and more. 0:00 Intro 1:20 DeWanna Bonner signs with Atlanta3:06 Breaking down the strengths and weaknesses of each playoff team: Lynx, Valkyries, Aces, Dream13:37 Breaking down the strengths and weaknesses of each playoff team: Fever, Liberty, Mystics, Wings24:16 Does the FIBA break make everything that came before it in the WNBA season meaningless?33:01 Chicago Sky at New York Liberty 38:02 Minnesota Lynx at Atlanta Dream

Which WNBA teams are on a roll right now? And where could DeWanna Bonner end up? Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala get into all of that and much more.0:00 Intro + We have a secret…1:15 Phoenix Mercury, DeWanna Bonner agree to contract buyout4:50 Potential landing spots for Bonner10:40 Three teams that are clicking at the right time: Atlanta Dream12:55 Three teams that are clicking at the right time: Indiana Fever16:19 Three teams that are clicking at the right time: Las Vegas Aces21:04 What Lynx-Valkyries taught us about their Playoff readiness34:41 Which WNBA team will be the first to win 5 championships? 

Erica L. Ayala and Alicia Jay get into all the latest around the WNBA, including Nneka Ogwumike announcing her retirement, Azzi Fudd being out for the season, the Valkyries clinching a playoffs spot and more. 0:00 Intro 0:23 Nneka Ogwumike leaves a vast WNBA legacy 8:29 Azzi Fudd leaves a hole for Dallas 12:32 Sydney Colson eyes WNBA return, Houston Comets 22:04 Is Bay Area WNBA All-Star going to be the best-ever? 27:23 Why you need to be locked in on Golden State in the playoffs30:16 Is Shakira Austin the most undervalued player in the WNBA? 35:08 Is Olivia Miles a top-2 vote-getter for WNBA MVP? 38:20 Indiana Fever vs. New York Liberty Game Preview

Sydney Colson joins Erica L. Ayala for an in-depth look at her comedy career, her hopes to return to the WNBA and more. 0:00 Intro 0:24 The secret to playing under pressure 1:58 What's more stress inducing: stand-up comedy or a Championship-clinching game? 4:14 How does she navigate comedy with addressing important topics 6:38 On eyeing a return to the WNBA, Houston Comets & the difference she sees in the league's activism 10:07 Kiss-Marry-Kill: Sports, Fashion, Comedy

Was the Commissioner's Cup a PIVOTAL moment for Las Vegas and New York this season? Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala recap the Commissioner's Cup Final.0:00 Intro2:18 Game recap: A pivotal moment for Las Vegas, New York8:51 Sabrina Ionescu should’ve won MVP  21:35 Alyssa Thomas responds to one-game suspension29:50 Mystics 4OT33:15 Other standouts from the weekend in the WNBA38:45 Answering chat questions

Erica L. Ayala and Alicia Jay are BACK talking all things WNBA All Star, Commissioner's Cup and more. 0:00 Intro0:31 Caitlin Clark announces signature shoe drop4:16 WNBA All Star Votes: Biggest surprises, which players are MISSING?12:42 WNBA Deep Dive: Season expands to 50 games22:45 Commissioner's Cup Final is SET: Las Vegas Aces vs. New York Liberty31:18 Game Preview: Chicago Sky vs. Dallas Wings35:22 Game Preview: Golden State Valkyries vs. Las Vegas Aces41:26 PWHL Draft Recap: KK Harvey No. 1 overall +Laila  Edwards to San Jose?

Is there BEEF between Isabelle Harrison and Angel Reese? And should it even matter? Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala break down Harrison's ejection, PLUS get into Lynx vs. Aces, some historic performances around the WNBA and more.0:00 Intro 1:45 Las Vegas Aces vs. Minnesota Lynx: A WNBA Finals Preview? 11:36 Isabelle Harrison/Angel Reese: Ejected Following a TAKE DOWN of Angel Reese18:54 Always go to there being beef when women are competitive 28:38 Kelsey Plum, Kahleah Copper highlight massive weekend in WNBA29:30 Caitlin Clark, Aliyah Boston are setting the blueprint for Indiana30:47 Breanna Stewart helps New York clinch spot in Commissioner’s Cup Final 33:55 Players we’re picking to be at WNBA All-Star 40:05 Injury updates: Sabrina Ionescu returns, Paige Bueckers day-to-day

Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala take a deep dive into the WNBA's new developmental contracts, the Chicago Sky and more in our latest episode.0:00 Intro 0:53 Commissioner’s Cup Update: What we’re seeing out of the New York Liberty as Sabrina Ionescu remains out 4:10 Breaking down the Atlanta Dream, key components8:35 Deep Dive: How do Player Development Contracts work?14:18 Will the LA Sparks sign Kate Martin to a full-time contract? 20:17 Skylar Diggins is right about the Chicago Sky, why they need to make CHANGES28:25 Game Preview: Minnesota Lynx at Las Vegas Aces39:11 What to watch this weekend in women’s sports

AUSL softball star Maya Brady joins Erica L. Ayala to talk about the upcoming season, playing in Oklahoma City and more.0:00 Intro0:53 On winning AUSL title last season: ‘Like a group project where you don’t help at all’2:08 Expectations joining Oklahoma City Spark3:46 What she learned from her injury6:05 How she’s taking ownership of the future of women’s softball, AUSL being ‘built for the long haul’8:37 What it means for her to get to play in Oklahoma City10:35 When did she know she wanted to attend UCLA?12:12 UCLA: Home of the … internet?13:47 What it was like growing up in an athletic family: ‘Love to Win’15:37 On needing to maintain her ‘best athlete in the family’ title

Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala recap Saturday's game between Indiana and New York before getting into some of the biggest storylines around the WNBA, including Sydney Johnson's ejection, Kelsey Plum's return, Natasha Cloud opening up about free agency and more.0:00 Intro0:45 Liberty vs. Fever recap: What happened with Indiana in loss to Liberty? And how did New York turn things around?9:56 Olivia Miles continues to do the UNTHINKABLE15:29 Sydney Johnson ejection is a part of sports19:20 How Kelsey Plum’s return will help the Sparks21:20 What Kiki Rice’s injury means for Toronto 23:43 Natasha Cloud addresses Free agency 35:20 Are the Dallas Wings a CONTENDER?41:48 One team that will end their losing streak this week

Alicia Jay is joined by Terrika Foster-Brasby to get a look at the state of the WNBA, including what's going on in Indiana, the Phoenix Mercury's freefall, Minnesota's run of play and more.0:00 Intro1:32 Steph White, Caitlin Clark shut down controversy over bench exchange2:37 Is there cause for concern in Indiana?6:32 Sandy Brondello receives warm welcome in New York, why Toronto marks a personal win for her12:09 Deep Dive: Questions around the Phoenix Mercury18:41 Does Phoenix stand a chance to turn things around?23:02 What Minnesota is doing right now is unfair30:13 Game Preview: Indiana Fever vs. New York Liberty39:45 Game Preview: Seattle Storm vs. Minnesota Lynx

Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala break down the heated interaction between Caitlin Clark and Stephanie White, what we're loving about the Megan Gustafson and the Portland Fire and MORE around the WNBA. PLUS Serena Williams' return and Madison Packer stops by to talk some PWHL. 0:00 Intro0:22 Breaking down the Caitlin Clark, Stephanie White bench exchange6:35 Lexie Hull says interaction 'not talked about' in Fever locker room8:23 Why Caitlin Clark needs to use this moment for growing her game13:30 The Portland Fire, Megan Gustafson are showcasing the beauty of expansion teams, second chances23:12 WNBA Commissioner's Cup Begins: Everything you need to know, Who's winning33:33 Madison Packer talks PWHL salary transparency40:00 Aneesah Morrow, Kaitlyn Chen are flying UNDER the radar47:00 Serena Williams RETURNS to tennis

Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala break down the biggest storylines around the WNBA, including the New York Liberty's 4-4 start, plus look ahead to the weekend of games ahead. (0:00) Intro & Welcome (0:45) The WCWS begins! (4:21) French Open Update & Serena Williams returns 👀 (7:57) WNBA Updates: Kelsey Plum Injury & What It Means For The Sparks (10:56) The New York Liberty: Contenders or Pretenders? (21:04) This Team Outside of the Top 8 Will Be a Playoff Team (29:08) Indiana Fever vs. Portland Fire preview (36:56) Las Vegas Aces vs. Golden State Valkyries preview (41:28) Players & Teams To Watch This Weekend

On a new episode of We Need To Talk Now, Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala discuss the latest news in women's sports, answer the biggest questions surrounding the WNBA, and preview the CBS Sports games of the weekend. 0:00 - Intro 1:15 - Rickea Jackson tears ACL 6:00 - Texas A&M Tennis wins national championship 7:00 - Biggest questions surrounding WNBA 22:00 - Two Minute Drill: Which new arrival is having biggest impact on team 28:30 - Weekend Preview

A'ja Wilson's historic start to the season. Caitlin Clark's shooting efficiency. Rickea Jackson going down with an injury. Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala get into all of the BIGGEST storylines from the WNBA this weekend plus MORE. (0:00) Intro  (0:49) News & Notes: Mallory Swanson makes her RETURN, PWHL Championship UPDATE (5:52) Has Jose Fernandez lost the Dallas Wings locker room?  (10:50) A’ja Wilson’s dominant start to the WNBA season (15:08) Olivia Miles and more prove the future is BRIGHT…but it’s also right now  (16:56) WNBA parity is better than ever  (19:25) Has Caitlin Clark found her 3-pt shot? (25:24) Rickea Jackson injured: What we loved about Natasha Cloud’s response (33:20) Guarantee of the Week: Way-Too-Early Picks for End of Season Awards (45:35) Swin Cash and Lisa Leslie weigh in on Azzi Fudd in Dallas

Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala break down the latest news around women's sports and the WNBA, including Azzi Fudd's starting from the bench, a deep dive into the WNBA's refereeing and a look ahead at the weekend's slate of games. Plus MORE. (0:00) Intro (0:18) Lisa Leslie gets her STATUE (2:10) News & Notes: PWHL Expansion, Draft (4:35) Azzi Fudd injury update (5:12) Portland Fire get first franchise win in INSANE fashion (10:18) Deep Dive: WNBA refereeing (20:52) Two-minute drill: Dallas has an Azzi Fudd problem (28:55) Game previews: Las Vegas at Atlanta Dream (33:39) Game Previews: New York Liberty at Portland Fire (38:39) One Player + One Team To Watch This Weekend

Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala are BACK with the biggest headlines coming out of WNBA opening weekend PLUS which rookies are showing up and out as well as which team tops their power rankings. (0:00) Intro  (0:25) Vibes from WNBA opening weekend (5:35) News & Notes (7:55) Kate Martin signs developmental contract with Los Angeles Sparks (11:32) Biggest Moments From WNBA Opening Weekend: Betnijah Laney-Hamilton gives Gianna Kneepkens her ‘Welcome to the W’ moment (14:59) Julie Vanloo met the MOMENT (19:03) Phoenix takes down Las Vegas on their ring night (22:54) Angel Reese, Valkyries and more make history (25:48) Olivia Miles is one to WATCH in Minnesota  (30:46) Lexie Brown & Zia Cooke are making NOISE in Seattle’s backcourt  (34:14) Which team exits opening weekend atop the power rankings? 

Erica L. Ayala is joined by Ty Carter to break down the biggest WNBA headlines ahead of opening weekend. (0:00) Intro (0:53) Is Tina Charles the GREATEST WNBA player to retire without a ring? (7:50) Ranking the Top 5 WNBA Players + Where does Caitlin Clark fit? (11:00) Valkyries become women’s sports FIRST $1 billion franchise (16:34) Where could Kate Martin end up? (22:25) How does Hailey Van Lith fit in Connecticut (25:41) Cameron Brink to start from the BENCH? Why it’s a good thing (28:37) BOLD takes ahead of the WNBA’s opening weekend (35:07) Game Previews: Dallas Wings @ Indiana Fever (41:11) Game Previews: Phoenix Mercury @ Las Vegas Aces

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(0:00) Intro  (0:53) Natasha Cloud signs with Chicago Sky REACTION (9:51) How Natasha Cloud fits with Chicago: Who comes off the bench? (13:50) Where could Hailey Van Lith end up? (17:31) What has us confused about the Golden State Valkyries, decision to waive Marta Suarez (25:07) Other News & Notes: Sabrina Ionescu out for 2 weeks (30:10) Early frontrunner picks for MVP  (38:27) What we’re excited about for the WNBA’s 30th season (42:28) Azzi Fudd questions WNBA refereeing

Could the Aces make it two in a row? How will the Dallas Wings utilize Azzi Fudd? Who steps up in Napheesa Collier's absence? Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala are breaking down the remainder of the WNBA's teams in Part 2 of our season preview, with one question for each of the Western Conference teams. (0:00) Intro (1:16) Breaking down the 2025 season in the Western Conference (6:12) Las Vegas Aces: Can they go back-to-back? (9:06) Phoenix Mercury: Have they gone from WNBA Finals to bubble team?  (15:53) Minnesota Lynx: Who steps up in the absence of Napheesa Collier? (20:04) Seattle Storm: How will they utilize Awa Fam, Dominique Malonga? (24:46) Golden State Valkyries: Did the Valkyries bring in enough offense in the offseason to be a playoff team once again? (28:58) Dallas Wings: Will Azzi, Paige and Arike all start? (33:50) Los Angeles Sparks: Does the return of Nneka Ogwumike guarantee Los Angeles’ first playoffs appearance since 2020? (37:21) Portland Fire: Can they be a playoff team in their inaugural season? (41:51) Picks to win the Western Conference

Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala break down one question for each team in the WNBA's Eastern Conference. (0:00) Intro  (1:00) Erica’s one-sided rivalry with Liberty GM Jonathan Kolb (1:40) Why the Liberty moved on from Natasha Cloud (15:13) New York Liberty: Can they stay contenders with a new head coach?  (21:48) Atlanta Dream: Does the addition of Angel Reese help their postseason chances? (26:12) Indiana Fever: How will they utilize Caitlin Clark? (33:42) Chicago Sky: Would success absolve other issues surrounding the franchise? (44:43) Connecticut Sun: Does the team make a mark in the final season in Connecticut? (49:11) Washington Mystics: Does the young core produce now or later? (53:59) Toronto Tempo: Is the “win-now” approach realistic for this team? (1:01:00) Which teams are frontrunners in the Eastern Conference