Women’s Sports Weekly

The Chicago Sky, Nneka Ogwumike, Sydney Leroux, & WNBA Mascots |137|

August 26, 2026·32 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

WNBA mascots, a missing championship trophy, and one unforgettable weekend in Chicago. This week on Women’s Sports Weekly, we break down Sydney Leroux’s emotional return to the NWSL, Nneka Ogwumike’s WNBA retirement, the 2027 WNBA All-Star Weekend heading to San Francisco, and the mysterious disappearance of the PWHL Walter Cup.Then we take you behind the scenes of our Chicago weekend, including Caroly’s first-ever WNBA game, the Chicago Sky’s 73-70 win over the Golden State Valkyries, Natasha Cloud’s perfect 5-for-5 night from three, Sydney Taylor’s game-winning shot, and an absolutely chaotic collection of mascots. 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 SOCIALInstagramTikTokCONTACTWomensSportsWeeklyPod@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.

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