Sarah sat down with WNBA legend Nneka Ogwumike this week as part of the Women’s Sports Foundation’s annual Athlete Leadership Connection event. They discuss why Nneka’s not *really* retired, her proudest moment as a WNBA player and leader, and the question everyone is asking: Will she go from Madame President to Commissioner Ogwumike? Plus, Nneka names a woman, we’re asking for earnestness, and Halloween and Gay S***.

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College volleyball players (and sisters!) Kendall and Elle Schara join Sarah to discuss how a diagnosis upended Kendall’s world, Elle’s life-saving donation, and the work that went into getting back on the volleyball court this season. Plus, a request for a vagueposting moratorium.

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It’s time for another Big Citrus women’s sports potluck! On the menu today: Producer Alex has a spicy main, Bianca’s got a sweet dessert, and Sarah brought a regional dish from Chicago. (No, it’s not a green bean casserole.) Plus, thick skin to the front, the end is near, and a win streak for the record books.

• The NCAA volleyball committee’s in-season top-16 list is here
• Read Giri Nathan’s original story on Christine Brennan here, and the follow up from editors Samer Kalaf and Tom Ley here
• The WNBA Finals schedule and results are here
• Read Elina Svitolina’s Instagram post here
• The petition calling on the Illinois High School Association to reconsider moving the girls’ state wrestling tournament from an arena to a high school gym is here
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ESPN basketball reporter Alexa Philippou joins Sarah to discuss the WNBA Finals. They talk about the Golden State Valkyries’ game one win over the Atlanta Dream, what Angel Reese and company need to do to win game two, and how things might shift when the series heads to Atlanta. Plus a delayed return, backflipping on the world stage, and trading places down the stretch.

• Check out NBC’s WNBA Finals Preview, voiced by Cynthia Cooper and featuring art from Mallory Tolcher, here

• Read Maya Goldberg-Safir’s story on Japanese-American basketball leagues here

• Read about Taylor Knibb’s Ironwoman win here

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Architect Avi Greene and sports investor Asrat Alemu join Sarah to discuss their respective roles in bringing to life new facilities built specifically for women’s sports, how the Kansas City Current serves as a model for other franchises, and the way architecture and design impact everything from performance on the field to fan experience. Plus, the shield is in sight, signing the union cards, and this one’s for the girls.

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ProPublica investigative reporter Molly Hensley-Clancy joins Sarah to discuss the outstanding work she did for The Washington Post exposing abuse in the NWSL, the focus of her current work at ProPublica, and her latest bombshell reporting on the AAU and youth sports. Plus, the Dream is getting bigger, Momma Mal gets on the board, and two leagues, one cup.

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• Read Neil Paine’s data analysis of the Valkyries’ first two seasons here

• Watch the sketch from 22 Minutes about the return of “Hockey Night in Canada” here

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Cyclist and viral Instagrammer Laini Multer (aka Laini Bones) joins Sarah to discuss taking over the internet one men’s Strava record at a time. They talk about her athletic beginnings, the time she fangirled a gold medalist mid-race, and the most unhinged comments she’s received for taking men’s cycling crowns. Plus, good reads from a pair of big brains.

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• Read Candace Buckner’s column here and listen to her on “No Offseason” here

• Check out Rodger Sherman’s newsletter Sports! here

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NBC Sports Coordinating Producer Betsy Riley joins Sarah to discuss bringing the WNBA back to the network after a 24-year hiatus, how she’s preparing for the upcoming WNBA Finals, and what it’s really like inside the truck during a broadcast. Plus, progress in a loss, movement at the deadline, and everyone watches women’s sports – well, at least everyone who can get in the building.

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