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Bitches Love Sports
Bitches Love Sports provides uncensored, unfiltered commentary on our favorite teams, favorite athletes, and the sports world as a whole. Three roller derby athletes engage in conversations that range from game analysis to casual observations to blatant fangirling. If you enjoy conversations that make you laugh but also make you think, you're in the right place. Thanks for listening!
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- Episodes
- 130
- Releases
- Twice a week
- Typical length
- 1 hr 33 min
- On air since
- 2021
- Latest episode
- 5 days ago
Episodes
130 episodes, newest first
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1 hr 1 min
Can Atlanta Answer Golden State? WNBA Finals Adjustments, All-WNBA Selections (Paige Over Caitlin?) & Offseason Predictions
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First, we break down the Golden State Valkyries–Atlanta Dream Finals matchup: Natalie Nakase’s adjustments, Kiah Stokes’ defensive impact, Angel Reese’s opportunities, and what Atlanta needs to change to extend the series.
Then we discuss the All-WNBA First and Second Teams, including Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers, Breanna Stewart, Angel Reese, and the standards voters should apply. Should Paige Bueckers have made All-WNBA First Team over Caitlin Clark? And what should matter most in those selections: scoring, playmaking, efficiency, defense, or a player’s importance to her team?
Finally, we look ahead to Unrivaled, Project B, WNBA free agency, JuJu Watkins’ draft decision, the Houston Comets, the commissioner search, and the Indiana Fever’s next chapter.
On this episode of BLS Beyond the W, Monet welcomes Lauren Rosenberg, Myah Taylor, and the creator behind Dope Content and Dope Sports Network for a candid conversation about the 2026 WNBA Finals, All-WNBA selections, and the stories that could dominate the offseason.
Plus: Heroes & Villains, Azzi Fudd’s brand-building, the Game 6 scheduling controversy, and why criticism of women’s sports institutions should be informed, factual, and specific.
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00:00 - Paige over Caitlin? The debate starts here
02:09 - Meet the panel: Heroes, villains & WNBA headlines
07:33 - Game 6 scheduling: Who deserves scrutiny?
14:05 - WNBA Finals: Defense, adjustments & the coaching chess match
20:53 - Can Atlanta force Game 7?
28:17 - All-WNBA: What should voters actually reward?
30:14 - The case Paige Bueckers over Caitlin Clark for All-WNBA First Team
39:22 - Does the WNBA need a third All-WNBA team?
42:44 - Offseason watch: Project B, Unrivaled & JuJu Watkins
46:02 - Houston Comets excitement, free agency & fan rivalries
50:33 - Looking forward to WNBA Free Agency
54:37 - Commissioner search & the Indiana Fever’s next chapter
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1 hr 4 min
Building Around Paige Bueckers, the Arike Ogunbowale Debate, Awak Kuier’s Future & What the Wings Must Fix | BLS Beyond the W, Dallas Wings Offseason Roundtable
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The Dallas Wings enter a pivotal offseason with talent, questions, and very little room for error.
The panel breaks down Dallas’ history of coaching turnover, the players who developed into major contributors elsewhere, and why the Wings have struggled to build a stable roster around Paige Bueckers. They also debate Arike Ogunbowale’s role and trade value, Awak Kuier’s breakout defensive impact and potential contract, whether Dallas should run it back with its top six, the need for more lineup flexibility, and the offseason additions the Wings need to make.
In this episode of BLS Beyond the W, host Jazz Monet is joined by Mason Garcia of The Podium Finish, Drake Keeler of The IX Sports, and Melissa Triebwasser of The IX Sports for a deep dive into the Wings’ roster construction, player development, coaching instability, defensive identity, salary-cap constraints, and the future of the franchise.
If you cover the WNBA, follow the Dallas Wings, or want to understand what it will take for Dallas to build a real contender around Paige Bueckers, this conversation is for you.
Watch the full episode, subscribe for more WNBA and Dallas Wings coverage, and share your take: should the Wings run it back, make a major trade, or reshape the roster this offseason?
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00:00 - Dallas’ Coaching Instability
01:57 - Meet the Panel
07:53 - Coaching Turnover, Player Development, and Retention Issues
10:12 - How the Wings can Build a Championship Caliber Team
15:16 - Arike Ogunbowale's Role and Perception
23:35 - Did the Dallas Wings ever find an identity?
29:46 - Should Dallas Run It Back with Their Top Six?
34:24 - Should the Dallas Wings Match Any Offer for Awak Kuier?
45:36 - Is International Scouting the Answer?
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1 hr 37 min
Arike Ogunbowale drops 45, Alysha Clark and Aziaha James step up, and the Dallas Wings force Game 3 vs. the Golden State Valkyries | WNBA Playoffs 2026
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Arike Ogunbowale scored a WNBA playoff-record 45 points as the Dallas Wings defeated the Golden State Valkyries 108–100 in overtime to force a winner-take-all Game 3.
In this postgame reaction, I break down Arike’s aggressive response after Game 1, including why she said seven shots were not enough in the playoffs; her game-tying three with 4.1 seconds left; and how 16 free throws reflected her willingness to attack the basket.
I also discuss the contributions of Alysha Clark and Aziaha James, Paige Bueckers’ impact beyond her shooting numbers, the Wings’ defensive intensity, Jose Fernandez's reaction, and what Dallas must replicate or improve on the road in San Francisco.
Can the Wings bring the same physicality, urgency, communication, and team defense to Golden State for Game 3? Let me know your biggest key to the deciding game in the comments.
#DallasWings #ArikeOgunbowale #WNBAPlayoffs #GoldenStateValkyries #PaigeBueckers #WNBA #WingsUp #WNBABasketball
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00:00 - Arike Ogunbowale’s 45-point playoff record
01:31 - Why Arike’s Game 2 breakout was building all season
04:11 - How Golden State’s Paige Bueckers plan created an opening
07:36 - Did the Valkyries or Wings change more in Game 2?
09:29 - Inside the intensity of Wings–Valkyries Game 2
14:15 - The overtime thriller: Arike’s clutch three and 11 OT points
17:11 - Alysha Clark and Aziaha James step up
21:57 - Why Arike’s role matters beyond scoring
28:31 - Did Dallas finally survive the bad-quarter problem?
36:39 - Postgame Pressers: Arike Ogunbowale, Alysha Clark and Jose Fernandez
01:18:46 - Game 3 keys: Can the Wings win in San Francisco?
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1 hr 46 min
Dallas Wings 2026 Playoff Preview: Jazz's Top 10 Media Highlights with Paige Bueckers, Coach Jose & Li Yueru + Round 1 Series Breakdown
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The Dallas Wings are officially heading into Round 1 of the 2026 WNBA Playoffs against the Golden State Valkyries! Before Game 1 tips off, Jazz Monet recaps the regular season with exclusive beat reporting, fresh practice takeaways from College Park Center, and a complete countdown of the Top 10 best, funniest, and most viral press conference moments of the year.
From Paige Bueckers' mindset on doubters to Li Yueru learning trash talk, Jose's viral accountability presser, and Azzi Fudd's preseason honesty, get the complete behind-the-scenes stories from the media room. Plus: a breakdown of the Wings' playoff keys, lineup continuity, and chat Q&A on WNBA awards and contract decisions.
#DallasWings #WNBA #WNBAPlayoffs #PaigeBueckers #LiYueru #ArikeOgunbowale #BitchesLoveSports #WomensBasketball
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00:00 - Dallas Wings Playoff Reality: Can They Upset Golden State?
03:19 - Practice Takeaways: Physicality, Lineup Continuity & Game 1 Keys
06:25 - Who Steps Up in Round 1? (Maddie, Zaza, or a Surprise?)
38:33 - #10: David Adkins on Paige Bueckers' NBA-Level Work Ethic
47:36 - #9: Alysha Clark & Azzi Fudd: The Veteran-Rookie Dynamic
51:16 - #8: Azzi Fudd on Getting Comfortable with Social Media
56:23 - #7: Zaza James & Li Yueru: Language Practice & Court Chemistry
01:00:49 - #6: Paige Bueckers on Doubters: "I Don't Give a Crap"
01:04:16 - #5: Coach Jose's Viral Locker Room Accountability Rant
01:07:57 - #4: Azzi Fudd’s Preseason Confusion on WNBA Physicality
01:11:12 - #3, #2 & #1: The Legendary Li Yueru Trash Talk Trilogy
01:21:39 - Who Decides WNBA Awards? (Media Voting Process Explained)
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2 hr 3 min
Azzi Fudd on Recovery and Her Future, Plus Dallas Wings Playoff Scenarios and Women’s Basketball to Watch After the WNBA
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Azzi Fudd opens up on recovery, optimism, her season-ending injury, supporting the Dallas Wings, her podcast and Project B. PLUS: The most fun storylines from the FIBA Women's World Cup and the women’s basketball leagues to watch after the WNBA season.
Azzi Fudd speaks on her season-ending knee injury, recovery, mental health, supporting the Dallas Wings from the sideline, Fudd Around and Find Out Season 2, Project B, social media, and why she refuses to compare herself to Olivia Miles.
In this episode of the BLS Podcast, Jazz Monet breaks down Azzi Fudd’s final Dallas Wings practice availability before the WNBA playoffs. Azzi explains why arthroscopic knee surgery was the right decision, how she is staying optimistic, what she learned during her rookie season, and why she plans to be the Wings’ biggest hype woman while rehabbing.
We also discuss the Dallas Wings’ playoff outlook, the team’s three-big lineup, Paige Bueckers and Alanna Smith's availability updates, new Wings guard Kitija Laksa, WNBA playoff seeding, and what José Fernández wants to see in the final regular-season games.
Plus: The full context behind the Azzi Fudd–Olivia Miles comparison question that got social media worked up, Project B, Unrivaled, women’s college basketball, and the women’s basketball leagues and competitions to follow after the WNBA season ends.
#AzziFudd #DallasWings #WNBA #WomensBasketball #PaigeBueckers #OliviaMiles #ProjectB #Unrivaled #FIBAWWC
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00:00 - Azzi chooses optimism
05:49 - Sydney Sweeney’s sports prediction-market ad debate
15:05 - Arch Manning, Holly Rowe and accountability after backlash
34:14 - Dallas Wings practice notes: Paige Bueckers, injuries and playoff race
47:36 - Who is Kitija Laksa? New Wings guard on fitting in and helping Dallas
57:31 - The Azzi Fudd–Olivia Miles question: full context and full answer
01:03:28 - Azzi Fudd on recovery, surgery and her rookie season
01:09:45 - Azzi Fudd on podcast season 2, social media and Project B
01:14:03 - Azzi Fudd: “I’m going to be their hype woman”
01:39:05 - FIBA Women’s World Cup takeaways: parity, Caitlin Clark and Kara Lawson
01:53:49 - Women’s basketball after the WNBA: playoffs, Project B, Unrivaled and college hoops
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40 min
The Historic Shelton–Tiafoe Semifinal, Taylor Townsend’s Career Slam & a Big Day for Black Tennis | BLS Black Fridays
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Ben Shelton is headed to the US Open final after defeating Frances Tiafoe in a historic semifinal: the first Grand Slam semifinal in the Open Era featuring two Black American men. And with this win, Shelton becomes the first Black American man to reach the US Open final since Arthur Ashe in 1972.
So tonight we're discussing why today was significant for Black tennis, the connection between Arthur Ashe’s legacy, Shelton and Tiafoe’s different paths into the sport, Taylor Townsend’s US Open doubles title and Career Grand Slam, representation, access, and why this day means so much to Black tennis fans.
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Ben Shelton on Arthur Ashe’s legacy
01:20 - Shelton makes US Open history
02:25 - Welcome to BLS Black Fridays
03:13 - Black tennis fans find community on Threads
05:18 - Ben Shelton’s maturity and US Open run
08:14 - Ben Shelton’s college-to-pro path
10:07 - Frances Tiafoe, “Big Foe” and self-definition
16:44 - Frances Tiafoe’s family, access and tennis journey
18:41 - Taylor Townsend’s US Open title and Career Grand Slam
30:28 - Taylor Townsend, body scrutiny and Black women in sports
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57 min
What Dak Prescott Controls vs. What the Cowboys Must Fix Around Him in Brian Schottenheimer’s Offense
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Dak Prescott says protecting the football is vital, and Brian Schottenheimer is committed to a volume offense in 2026. So what should success actually look like for the "Greatest Offense There Is" this season?
In this episode of Bitches Love Sports, I break down how I’m evaluating Dak Prescott this season: completion percentage, red-zone execution, consistency, turnover-worthy plays, tight-window throws, pass protection, and the difference between being aggressive and being reckless.
I also react to Brian Schottenheimer describing Dallas as a “volume offense.” Does a volume offense mean conservative football? Can Dak’s post-snap processing, protection, offensive disguise, and the Cowboys’ receiving options create more explosive plays without turning every throw into hero ball?
The Dak Prescott conversation is not “everything is his fault” versus “nothing is his fault.” It is about what Dak controls and what the Cowboys have to build around him.
Drop your take in the comments: What worries you most about the Cowboys offense: Dak’s decision-making, his numbers, or whether a volume offense can generate enough explosive plays?
#DallasCowboys #DakPrescott #CowboysNation #NFL #BrianSchottenheimer #TheBLSPodcast
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Dak Prescott: “Protecting the ball is vital”
01:01 - How I’m grading Dak Prescott in 2026
03:10 - What Dak controls vs. what the Cowboys must fix
06:32 - Shout-outs: Team USA, Dallas Wings and U.S. Open
14:35 - Dak Prescott’s completion percentage and consistency
17:24 - Cowboys red-zone struggles and Dak’s role
20:09 - Turnover-worthy plays: aggressive vs. reckless
24:00 - Can a volume offense still create explosive plays?
31:50 - Finding offensive identity as a volume offense
46:35 - Chat: Dak’s 2026 rubric + hero ball, Flournoy and Cowboys weapons
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8 min
Your Valuation Is Not Your Value: A Lesson From Brian Schottenheimer and NFL Roster Cuts
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Inspired by Brian Schottenheimer’s honest, human approach to Dallas Cowboys roster cuts, this episode of As It Is in Sports, So It Is in Life explores the difference between valuation and value.A job loss, breakup, rejection, roster cut, or unexpected transition can hurt without becoming a final verdict on who you are. Your fit can change. Your circumstances can change. Your value does not.
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2 hr 7 min
Joe Milton Waived: The Dallas Cowboys’ Fit Over Flash Era Is Here + Can the Dallas Wings Keep Their Playoff Momentum?
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The Dallas Cowboys made surprising roster decisions, and Brian Schottenheimer’s press conference offered a clear window into the standard behind them: competition, role clarity, culture, and fit over flash.
I break down why Malik Davis survived a crowded RB room, what Jaydon Blue and Sam Williams’ departures say about the Cowboys’ 2026 roster build, the Joe Milton/Sam Howell QB picture, and why the Broderick Jones–Terence Steele right-tackle competition matters heading into Week 1.
Then, we close with the Dallas Wings’ 97–71 win over the Connecticut Sun: the early intensity, the bench impact, Aziaha James’ return, Paige Bueckers' postgame comments, second-half adjustments, and Maddy Siegrist's usage as the Wings enter the FIBA World Cup break on a four-game winning streak.
00:00 - Cowboys roster-cut surprises & Dallas Wings playoff outlook
08:25 - Joe Milton, Sam Howell and what the QB decision really says
15:22 - “Fit over flash”: the Cowboys’ new roster-building philosophy
22:58 - Why Malik Davis beat out Jaydon Blue in the RB room
31:36 - Schottenheimer reacts to the cuts and explains his roster standard
35:34 - Broderick Jones vs. Terence Steele: a real RT competition?
46:20 - Why the Cowboys will keep adding talent, even late
53:14 - Schottenheimer on culture, tough cuts and building a championship roster
59:16 - Sam Williams, Jaydon Blue and why “wrong” is not the same as “not a fit”
01:29:18 Dallas Wings: four straight wins, Paige Bueckers & playoff momentum
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10 min
Jaishawn Barham's "I Don't Like Any Team We Play": The Life Lesson Behind the Quote | As It Is in Sports, So It Is in Life
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Cowboys rookie Jaishawn Barham said, "I don't like any team we play." In this "As It Is in Sports, So It Is in Life" segment, we turn that quote into a mindset for your own goals - how to develop a real aversion to procrastination, comfort, and fear, with a little help from Coach Yoast in Remember the Titans: Don't let them gain another yard.
00:00 - "I Don't Like Any Team We Play"
01:41 - Develop a Real Aversion to What Holds You Back
02:18 - Identify Your Pain Points
03:51 - Remember the Titans: "Not Another Yard"
04:45 - What's Holding You Back? (The Linebacker Metaphor)
06:53 - Bring the Same Edge Every Day
08:26 - Fear: The Opponent Nobody Talks About
09:06 - The Challenge
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2 hr 12 min
Who Cussed Out Awak Kuier? 😂Awak Kuier's Block Party, Paige Bueckers' Leadership, Jose Fernandez Gets Real + Cowboys' Jaishawn Barham Turning Heads
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The Dallas Wings are playoff-bound after a dominant 96-78 win over the Portland Fire. We break down Awak Kuier's breakout (12 points, 12 rebounds, 5 blocks), Paige Bueckers' 22-point, 11-assist night, and the running mystery of who "cussed out" Awak during the game.
We also discuss Coach Jose Fernandez's "we did it on our own terms" press conference, his honesty about being an "asshole," and why Cowboys fans are buzzing about rookie linebacker Jaishawn Barham.
#DallasCowboys #JaishawnBarham #DallasWings #WNBA #TheBLSPodcast
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00:00 - Intro: Dallas Wings Clinch the Playoffs!
06:48 - Cowboys Camp: The Hype Around LB Jason Barham
11:12 - Translating Barham's Presser & Defensive Mindset
19:45 - The Jessica/ Awak/ Alanna Frontcourt "Happy Accident"
32:10 - Jose's Rotations & Portland's "Game of Chicken"
52:36 - Box Score Breakdown: Wings 96, Fire 78
01:00:07 - Players Presser: The Investigation of "Who Cussed Out Awak?"
01:21:26 - Translating Coach Jose Fernandez’s Press Conference
01:59:00 - As in Sports, So in Life: Dominating Your Goals Like Jaishawn Barham
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23 min
Von Miller to the Cowboys: Why Christian Parker’s multiple defense could maximize the veteran pass rusher
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Von Miller is headed home to the Dallas Cowboys, and this is about much more than adding a recognizable name to the pass-rush rotation. Last night, I broke down why Von Miller fits Christian Parker’s vision for a multiple Cowboys defense, how Dallas could use his speed and versatility, and why opposing offenses may have a tougher time identifying pressure before the snap.
Can Von Miller still be a difference-maker at 37? His role may be situational, but that does not make the signing insignificant. From edge-rush combinations to coverage looks, disguised pressure, veteran leadership, and the Christian Parker connection, there are plenty of reasons the Cowboys defense could become more creative AND more difficult to prepare for.
Drop your take in the comments: Is Von Miller a smart addition for the Dallas Cowboys, and how should Christian Parker use him?
#DallasCowboys #VonMiller #NFL #CowboysNews #ChristianParker #CowboysDefense #TheBLSPodcast
00:00 - The Dallas Cowboys have a real plan for Von Miller
01:26 - Christian Parker’s influence on the Von Miller signing
03:44 - How Von Miller fits a multiple Cowboys defense
07:24 - Read and React: ESPN on Dallas signing Von Miller
08:14 - “Von Miller is washed?” Why that argument falls short
16:30 - Von Miller’s leadership and mentoring value in Dallas
17:20 - Why this is a worthwhile move for the Cowboys
19:40 How the Cowboys can use Von Miller situationally
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Sue Bird and Cheryl Miller warned against outsiders hijacking the WNBA. My question: why has the league left the door open for the same narratives to keep spreading?
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Sue Bird, Cheryl Miller and Maria Taylor addressed the growing conversation around WNBA culture-war narratives during a recent halftime segment, and they threw in some very valid advice for current players in "their" league.
The WNBA's problem is bigger than outside voices entering the conversation. From the long-running “jealousy” framing around Caitlin Clark to the way controversies get amplified beyond basketball, the WNBA has often allowed harmful storylines to grow without a clear, consistent response.
This is not about avoiding difficult conversations. It is about protecting players, centering basketball, and refusing to let the league become ammunition for people who do not genuinely cover or support women’s basketball.
#WNBA #SueBird #CherylMiller #womensbasketball
00:00 – Why the WNBA discourse feels different now
01:44 – What Cheryl Miller and Sue Bird actually said
02:55 – “They’re being invited in,” not just outsiders
03:41– How the WNBA let toxic narratives grow
05:19 – Leadership, Cathy Engelbert, and who should step up next
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35 min
The Truth About Azzi Fudd's Usage: Breaking Down Coach Jose Fernandez's Strategy, Team Success vs Player Development, & The Dallas Wings Offense
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Fans want Azzi Fudd to shoot more, but the Dallas Wings and coach Jose Fernandez have a different priority: winning. In this segment from a recent stream of the BLS Podcast, we cut through the social media noise to analyze a month's worth of direct quotes from Coach Jose Fernandez to explain the objective reality of Azzi Fudd’s offensive role, why team success always omes before development timelines, and the next tactical step Azzi must take for herself and for the team.
00:00 - The Debate Around Azzi Fudd's Usage
02:34 - Coach Jose's Admission: "We Have to Find Her"
05:22 - The Reality of WNBA Playcalling & Player Comfort Levels
07:07 - Is Azzi a "Three-Level Scorer"? (The Broken Play Reality)
14:27 - Fan Expectations vs. Team Success
20:31 - The Unexpected Elite Defense of Azzi Fudd
22:33 - Azzi Fudd's Next "Evolution"
31:53 - Reality Check: Azzi Wasn't Drafted to be a Savior
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11 min
Azzi Fudd's Steals and the Life Lesson They Teach Us + Li Yueru Trash Talk Update #DallasWings
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Azzi Fudd is leading all rookies and is 4th in the WNBA with 1.8 steals per game. Her simple adjustment for accomplishing this doubled as a great topic for the return of "As it is in Sports, so it is in Life."
Sometimes, leveling up your game, or your life, doesn't require a massive overhaul. It just requires a simple habit change.
We also check in with Li Yueru about her growing confidence on the court, how she is establishing her role in the league, and get a hilarious update on her English trash talk lessons from her Dallas Wings teammates.
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00:00 - Azzi Fudd's "Spidey Senses" & Defensive Instincts
03:16 - As It Is In Sports: The Power of Small Adjustments
06:22 - Li Yueru on Confidence & Finding Her Role
09:38 - Li Yueru's English Trash Talk Update
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1 hr 50 min
Is Adam Silver Running the WNBA? The Reality of Cathy Engelbert's Power + Dallas Wings Practice Soundbites on Surviving the New York Liberty
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Word on the street is Alyssa Thomas' suspension wasn't a WNBA disciplinary decision. It was a direct mandate from Adam Silver to Cathy Engelbert. Tonight, we’re looking at the actual power dynamics of these two leagues. We are breaking down the reality of the NBA/WNBA relationship, why Adam Silver can pull rank, and what this lack of autonomy means for Cathy Engelbert’s future as WNBA Commissioner.
Then, we pivot from the boardroom back to the floor. I've got fresh sound bites from Wednesday's Dallas Wings practice. We are breaking down what Coach Jose Fernandez, Alysha Clark, and Awak Kuier had to say about the current win streak and what will be required for the Dallas Wings to survive their next matchup against the York Liberty.
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00:00 - Dallas Wings 5-Game Win Streak
05:13 - Clarifying the Candace Parker / Caitlin Clark Ranking Debate
08:33 - Did Adam Silver Force the Alyssa Thomas Suspension?
20:38 - The Reality of the WNBA & NBA Power Dynamic
27:14 - Breaking Down the WNBA Media Rights Deal(s)
48:15 - Wings Practice: Coach Jose Fernandez on Paige Bueckers
01:02:28 - Awak Kuier on Team Chemistry & Matching Liberty's Energy
01:09:11 - Alysha Clark on Defensive IQ & Defensive Rotations
01:29:07 - Approaching the 5th Anniversary of B****** Love Sports
01:40:43 - The Balance Between Sports Journalism & "Ethical Fangirling"
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1 hr 52 min
Paige Bueckers Leads WNBA in 4th Qtr Points! PLUS: The Truth About Caitlin Clark’s All-Star Votes & Why Candace Parker's "Therapy" Comments Were Irresponsible
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The Dallas Wings just don’t quit. Down double digits and still found a way to snatch a 96–91 win over the Chicago Sky, stretching their streak to five straight and completing the season sweep.
We’re diving into how Dallas flipped the switch in a 30–18 fourth quarter, Paige Bueckers doing Paige Bueckers things with a 22-point, 11-assist double-double, and why this team keeps making a habit out of late-game chaos (in the best way). Plus, takeaways and reactions from postgame press conferences.
We'll also address Candace Parker's harmful and extremely misinformed remarks claiming WNBA players need "therapy" to address "childhood issues" in response to Caitlin Clark being ranked lower in All-Star voting than Parker deemed appropriate.
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00:00 - "Winning Team" Vibes
03:04 - Callout: Candace Parker's Irresponsible Comments
06:06 - The Actual Math Behind Caitlin Clark’s All-Star Votes
15:16 - Game Recap: Wings Sweep Sky & The AAC Experience
27:27 - Box Score Autopsy & The Battle of the Double-Doubles
32:31 - Tactical Shifts and Handling Chicago's Offense
40:46 - Li Yueru vs. Camila Cardoso
41:55 - Coach Jose Fernandez Postgame Presser
01:04:05 - Paige Bueckers on Elite Passing & Execution
01:14:20 - Paige Bueckers on the Need for Black Women Head Coaches
01:21:09 - Li Yueru’s Hilarious and Very Valid Response to WNBA Trash Talk
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56 min
GOP Turns Caitlin Clark into Political Battleground | PLUS: Paige Bueckers Shines in Montreal
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Paige Bueckers' put up a season-high 34 points to turn a close game into a definitive win over the Toronto Tempo. But the Dallas Wings’ historic night in Montreal wasn’t just about the scoreboard. 20,996 fans packed the Bell Centre to watch Dallas close its road trip with another double-digit win over expansion Toronto.
We'll also discuss the 11 GOP lawmakers who sent a letter to Cathy Engelbert warning that the league could face federal civil rights scrutiny if it doesn’t better protect Caitlin Clark.
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00:00 - Big Win, Record Crowd
01:22 - Wings Make History: A Complete Win in Montreal
03:59 - Checking a Troll: The "Soccer vs. Football" Debate
08:09 - Call Out: Congress Investigates Caitlin Clark's Fouls?!
12:59 - Wasting Taxpayer Dollars on Basketball Narratives
16:03 - Media Lies, Fake Narratives & AI Video
19:05 - The Macro View: Sociology, Echo Chambers, and WNBA Culture Wars
25:31 - Why This Congressional Letter Makes Caitlin Clark Look "Soft"
34:19 - Paige Bueckers' Snake & Hostage Dribbles
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1 hr 48 min
Shepard's Third Triple Double has Keyboard GMs Backpedaling | PLUS: Aces Waive Chennedy Carter?!
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When the Dallas Wings acquired Jessica Shepard this offseason, the keyboard GMs called it an overpay. Fast forward to Tuesday night: Shepard just dropped her third triple-double of the season, shattering the New York Liberty defense with a 22-point, 12-rebound, 11-assist masterclass.
We're gonna dissect that game through the lens of Jessica's own words. We'll also listen to what Awak Kueir and Jose Fernandez had to say.
PLUS: The Las Vegas Aces have stunned WNBA fans by waiving Chennedy Carter. We rewind the tape to our May 28 interview where Carter praised the Aces' locker room to discuss how a great fit dissolved into a waiver move in just 40 days.
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00:00 - Intro: Dallas Wings' Question Answered
03:25 - A $2,050,000 Bargain: Jessica Shepard's Historic Triple-Double
09:45 - Chat Q&A: Does Shepard Belong in the MVP Conversation?
19:18 - Wimbledon Surprises & the Reality of FIFA's Corruption
24:35 - The 40-Day Disconnect: Why Did the Aces Waive Chennedy Carter?
44:18 - WNBA Leadership, Toxic Fan Narratives, & Misogynoir
51:10 - The "B... Love Sports" Origin Story (5th Anniversary Acknowledgement)
56:05 - Coach Jose Fernandez Postgame Presser: Half-Court Geometry & Beating Elite Teams
01:18:27 - Postgame Tape: How Dallas Put a Lid on New York's 3-Point Game
1:35:31 - Body Recomposition & Athletic Discipline
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1 hr 40 min
Paige Bueckers credits teammates after Dallas Wings’ 86-83 comeback win over Connecticut Sun
Show notes
The Dallas Wings pulled off another dramatic win over the Connecticut Sun, rallying from 24 points down to win 86-83 on July 2. We’ll talk about the game, Paige Bueckers’ big fourth quarter, and the comments from the postgame press conference.
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WATCH: Jose Fernandez on fixing the Wings' offense
00:00:00 - Surviving a Stressful Wings Comeback
00:04:00 - Jose Fernandez: Azzi Fudd deserves to be a WNBA All-Star
00:13:24 - Chat Debate: Is Jose Fernandez qualified to coach the Dallas Wings?
00:17:09 - Box Score Breakdown & Connecticut Sun's Free Throw Disaster
00:23:51 - The Anomaly: Dallas Wings Shooting 84% in the 4th Quarter
00:36:18 - Coach Jose Fernandez Postgame Press Conference
00:39:03 - Why Double-Teaming BG was not the move for the Wings
00:51:42 - We had Paige Bueckers, and they didn't
01:05:44 - Paige Bueckers show love and credits her teammates
01:14:27 - Alanna Smith and the "Mask Problem": Why Athletes Need to Be Human
01:32:06 - BLS Channel Updates, Merch, & Memberships
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