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CBS Sports' groundbreaking women-focused brand We Need To Talk is launching a podcast. Get your weekly sports and culture fix with Alicia Jay and Erica Ayala. They will cover the top news in sports, with an emphasis on female athletes and women making waves across the industry.
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- 3 days ago43 min
Angel Reese Should Be Part Of the WNBA DPOY Conversation, But So Should Gabby Williams + Others
Alicia Jay is joined by Terrika Foster-Brasby to talk all things WNBA as they return from the FIBA break, including addressing Angel Reese for DPOY, how the playoff picture could change in the final week of the season and more. 0:00 Intro 0:57 What should we expect out of the next WNBA Commissioner? 8:57 What Haley Jones brings to the Dallas Wings10:54 What Brionna Jones injury means for Atlanta13:46 Should Angel Reese be part of the DPOY conversation? 19:10 Should there be a third-team All-WNBA? 22:43 This dark horse team could win the WNBA Finals30:03 Game Preview: Phoenix at Dallas37:09 Taking a look at the WNBA playoffs picture: Who ends up with home court advantage?
- 6 days ago47 min
Why A'ja Wilson Should Win Her 5th MVP + Breaking Down Other Awards Frontrunners I WNBA Awards Tracker
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
- 1 weeks ago38 min
USA's MONSTER second half powers them to GOLD over France I FIBA Women's World Cup LIVE Reaction
Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala were LIVE following USA vs. France to recap all of the action from the final day of FIBA WWC Basketball.0:00 Intro 0:35 Team USA wins FIFTH consecutive gold medal at WWC 4:40 Standout players: Breanna Stewart named MVP, Jackie Young player of the game 9:22 France, Gabby Williams go cold in the second half 13:33 Spain nabs bronze over Germany 21:45 General FIBA WWC Takeaways: The LA Olympics are gonna be FUN
- 1 weeks ago44 min
Analyzing 5 WNBA Commissioner Candidates to succeed Cathy Engelbert
Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala are BACK breaking down the FIBA World Cup quarterfinals, previewing the semifinals, breaking down some WNBA Commissioner candidates and MORE. 0:00 Intro 0:30 Team USA quarterfinal recap: Napheesa Collier stands out 3:53 Can France finally establish themselves on a FIBA World Cup podium? 12:20 USA vs. Spain preview18:44 France vs. Germany preview 23:27 Bucket, Brick, Bench: 6 WNBA Commissioner Candidates33:24 Purpose-built facilities could make women’s sports teams $1 billion entities38:35 5 freshmen to watch in WCBB
- 1 weeks ago10 min
Sarah Strong details what it will take for UConn to win another national championship
UConn star Sarah Strong joins Alicia Jay to talk about who she'd want to play alongside at Unrivaled, how her Achilles is doing, what to expect from the Huskies this season and more.
- 1 weeks ago12 min
Joyce Edwards describes the HARDEST part of playing for Dawn Staley, South Carolina
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.
- 1 weeks ago55 min
France has Team USA on UPSET WATCH I FIBA World Cup Reaction
Are France the new favorites to win gold in Berlin? Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala are breaking it all down plus much more. 0:00 Intro 0:32 FIBA World Cup: Team USA in trouble? 11:00 Minnesota Lynx sign Aari McDonald12:57 FIBA WWC Injury updates: Alanna Smith injury could spell trouble for Australia14:53 HISTORY at the FIBA WC: Julie Allemand, France and Mali headline the weekend 22:38 Non-conference games to watch in WCBB31:43 How will South Carolina’s size make an impact this WCBB season? 34:12 How will a healthy Sarah Strong impact the UConn Huskies’ title chances? 38:42 What’s happening in Tennessee? 40:46 How will UCLA look with 6 players departing for the WNBA? 42:11 How will Texas look after some key offseason departures? 44:52 Which WNBA teams have the BEST home court advantage in the playoffs? 49:24 NWSL Updates: KC Current, Vlatko Andonovski part ways
- 2 weeks ago43 min
Cathy Engelbert RETIRES Reaction: Breaking down the rocky tenure of the first-ever WNBA Commissioner + What comes next
What will be Cathy Engelbert's legacy? Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala are breaking down ALL of the news, including Engelbert's retirement announcement, observations out of the FIBA World Cup and more.0:00 Intro & Programming Update!0:36 Cathy Engelbert announces retirement 13:55 Team USA newcomers make a STATEMENT versus China24:11 Dawn Staley announces new tournament supporting HBCUs 27:24 Top early-season tournaments to watch in WCBB32:56 Looking ahead at the FIBA Women’s World Cup 41:26 NWSL updates: News, storylines around the league
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CBS Sports' groundbreaking women-focused brand We Need To Talk is launching a podcast. Get your weekly sports and culture fix with Alicia Jay and Erica Ayala. They will cover the top news in sports, with an emphasis on female athletes and women making waves across the industry.
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