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We Need To Talk NOW
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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LIVE RECAP: Valkyries hold off Dream, win game 4 to tie WNBA Final at 2 | Veronica Burton joins
The Valkyries hold off the Dream and win Game 4, 67-62. Alicia Jay and Erica Ayala recap the game LIVE from Atlanta. 0:00 - Intro 1:00 - Interview with…
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Angel Reese puts up double-double as Dream pummel Valkyries | Game 3 Recap & Reaction I WNBA Finals
Alicia Jay and Ty Carter break down Game 3 of the WNBA Finals.
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‘How legendary careers are built:’ Angel Reese GOES OFF For Atlanta Dream to Claim Game 2 I WNBA Finals Recap & Reaction
Erica L. Ayala and Sydney Parrish break down Game 2 of the WNBA Finals between the Golden State Valkyries and Atlanta Dream. 0:00 Intro 1:07 Atlanta gets…
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Golden State Valkyries OUTLAST Atlanta Dream to take 1-0 lead I WNBA Finals LIVE Recap & Reaction
Erica L. Ayala and Terrika Foster-Brasby break down Game 1 of the WNBA Finals.
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Atlanta Dream vs. Golden State Valkyries WNBA Finals Preview: What Each Team NEEDS To Do to Win
Erica L. Ayala and Terrika Foster-Brasby are previewing EVERYTHING you need to know ahead of the WNBA Finals showdown between Atlanta and Golden State. 0:00…
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A'ja Wilson Among The Greats Following 5th WNBA MVP: Can Anyone Take Her Crown?
A'ja Wilson stands alone atop the WNBA mountaintop. Will she ever be topped? Erica L. Ayala and Terrika Foster-Brasby discuss her 3rd straight MVP award, take…
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WNBA Playoffs: Will the Valkyries take advantage of the Aces' lack of depth? + Napheesa Collier, Kelsey Mitchell Will Explore Free Agency
Has the Aces' lack of depth finally caught up to them? And could Napheesa Collier and Kelsey Mitchell move on from their teams in free agency? Alicia Jay and…
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A'ja Wilson DID THAT, Liberty make HISTORY, Atlanta is ROLLING + Should the WNBA playoffs EXPAND?
Who will end up playing the Aces in the WNBA semifinals? And are the Chicago Sky right to bring back Tyler Marsh for another season? Alicia Jay and Erica L…
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WNBA Playoffs Update: Everything We Learned From Game 1, What to Expect Moving Forward
Is anyone going to be able to force a Game 3? Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala recap the first slate of WNBA playoffs games and look ahead to Game 2. They also…
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2026 WNBA Playoffs Previews and Predictions: Breaking Down EVERY Matchup
Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala are previewing the first round of the WNBA Playoffs, including which matchups are POPCORN VIEWING. 0:00 Intro 0:46 Nneka Ogwumike…
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The WNBA Playoffs Seeding Race is ON: Where Could Fever, Dream, Aces and More End Up?
Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala are BACK breaking down some of the clinching scenarios for the WNBA playoffs seeds ahead of Tuesday night's games. PLUS some…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
We Need To Talk NOWCathy 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…
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Impact of A’ja Wilson, Kelsey Plum absence for Team USA + Is France the new FAVORITE to win gold?
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…
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Jada Williams reveals decision behind LSU transfer
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.
We Need To Talk NOWWhat DeWanna Bonner brings to Atlanta + Breaking down the strengths and weaknesses of EVERY WNBA playoffs team
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…
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Mercury, DeWanna Bonner part ways: 3 potential landing spots + 3 WNBA teams that are BIG MOVERS
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 Need To Talk NOWWhat Azzi Fudd’s injury means for Dallas + What is Nneka Ogwumike's legacy?
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…
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Sydney Colson speaks on WNBA return, dreams of playing for Houston and league’s lack of activism
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…
We Need To Talk NOWWhich WNBA coaches are on the hot seat? 5 names + 3 potential replacements
Which WNBA coaches are in the hot seat? Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala break it down, plus a deeper conversation about the state of the WNBA and much more. 0:00…
We Need To Talk NOWCan the Minnesota Lynx overcome their playoff woes? + What makes Golden State a contender
Erica L. Ayala is joined by Ty Carter to take a look at some of the WNBA's top teams, Stephanie White's recent pregame comments and more. 0:00 Intro 0:38…
We Need To Talk NOWReacting to the latest WNBA controversy: DiJonai Carrington EJECTED for Sophie Cunningham hard foul
Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala break down all of the latest around the WNBA, including DiJonai Carrington being ejected for a hard foul on Sophie Cunningham and…
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Betnijah Laney-Hamilton WAIVED by the Liberty: What went WRONG + Potential landing spots
Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala react to the news around the New York Liberty waiving Betnijah Laney-Hamilton and give some possible landing spots for the…
We Need To Talk NOWCaitlin Clark & Paige Bueckers sign of impending USA Basketball youth movement I Roster Reaction
Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala break down the latest headlines around the WNBA and women's basketball. 0:00 Intro 0:39 Team USA Roster Announcement: Biggest…
We Need To Talk NOWThe Aces’ BIGGEST issue, Sydney Taylor’s MOMENT, Kelsey Plum TRADED + Kelsey Mitchell UNDERRATED I WNBA Weekend Recap
Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala break down Sydney Taylor's game winner, the winners and losers at the WNBA trade deadline and more. 0:00 Intro 1:30 Alicia’s…
We Need To Talk NOWChaos in the WNBA: Paige-Angel ‘bet’ goes viral, Seattle Storm owner suspended + BIGGEST Trade Rumors
Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala break down the latest around the WNBA. 0:00 Intro 2:20 Ellie the Elephant shuts down dating rumors?? 4:55 WNBA responds to social…
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2026 WNBA All-Star Live Recap: Marina Mabrey’s ALL-STAR Moment, Dominique’s Dunk and MORE
Jonquel Jones named MVP. Marina Mabrey RED HOT. Dominique Malonga dunking and SO MUCH MORE. Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala were live postgame breaking it ALL…
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Where Sandy Brondello’s Apology to Angel Reese Falls Short
Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala are back breaking down the latest around the WNBA, including Sandy Brondello's one-game suspension, the Indiana Fever's hot…
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WNBA All-Star Draft: Surprises and Reactions, Chelsea Gray Receives Racist Message + Weekend Preview
Alicia Jay and Erica Ayala are back with a new episode of We Need To Talk Now. They discuss the WNBA All-Star Draft, Chelsea Gray receiving racist messages on…
We Need To Talk NOWBetnijah threw a SHOE? Liberty-Tempo was pure CHAOS + Aces defensive meltdown, Angel Reese INJURED?!
Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala recap the weekend that was in the WNBA, including Betnijah Laney-Hamilton's ejection, the Aces' wild weekend and much more. 0:00…
We Need To Talk NOWAces CUT Chennedy Carter: Is she out of chances? + Biggest All-Star snubs, surprises
Why did the Aces waive Chennedy Carter? And what's going on with Skylar Diggins and the Chicago Sky? Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala break down the latest around…
We Need To Talk NOWWNBA Weekend Recap: Kate Martin SIGNED by Sparks + Is Golden State a CONTENDER?
How could Kate Martin help the Los Angeles Sparks? And what does Golden State's win over Atlanta say about each team? Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala break it…
We Need To Talk NOWIs Skylar Diggins BENCHED for Courtney Vandersloot? Diggins AIRS OUT grievances with Chicago Sky
Skylar Diggins took to social media on Monday to air out her grievances with the Chicago Sky. Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala are breaking it down and giving…
We Need To Talk NOWStephanie White sounds OFF on Alyssa Thomas controversy: ‘Absolutely unacceptable’
Stephanie White spoke on Wednesday about Alyssa Thomas receiving death threats. Meanwhile, Napheesa Collier nears a return and is Betnijah Laney-Hamilton's…
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Is Sabrina Ionescu BACK? Aces vs. Liberty: WNBA Commissioner's Cup Reaction + Alyssa Thomas RESPONDS to suspension
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…
We Need To Talk NOWThese WNBA teams are under performing + This is one major issue with NCAA's new eligibility rule
Which WNBA teams are under performing and which are over performing? Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala break it down, PLUS preview the Commissioner's Cup Final…
We Need To Talk NOWWhy the WNBA having NO Black women head coaches is a PROBLEM
For just the third time in WNBA history, there are NO Black women as head coaches within the league. Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala dive into why it's a…
We Need To Talk NOWWhat’s behind the WNBA’s MASSIVE drop in All Star votes: Why it's not that big of a deal + How will a 50-game season work?
Erica L. Ayala and Alicia Jay are BACK talking all things WNBA All Star, Commissioner's Cup and more. 0:00 Intro 0:31 Caitlin Clark announces signature shoe…
We Need To Talk NOWDo Angel Reese, Isabelle Harrison have BEEF? Why it shouldn't matter I WNBA Ejection REACTION
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…
We Need To Talk NOWChicago Sky’s ISSUES: Why Skylar Diggins is RIGHT + Sparks have BIG DECISION to make with Kate Martin
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…
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Maya Brady says uncle Tom Brady is ‘pretty accurate’ in saying she’s best athlete in the family
AUSL softball star Maya Brady joins Erica L. Ayala to talk about the upcoming season, playing in Oklahoma City and more. 0:00 Intro 0:53 On winning AUSL title…
We Need To Talk NOWIndiana's COLLAPSE Against New York: What went WRONG + Are the Dallas Wings a CONTENDER?
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…
We Need To Talk NOWState of the WNBA: Indiana Fever TENSIONS, Phoenix’s Freefall, Minnesota is Playing UNFAIR
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…
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Why Caitlin Clark Criticisms Are FAIR GAME + WNBA Commissioner’s Cup Explainer
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…
We Need To Talk NOWA Deep Dive Into New York Liberty's Struggles + Which SURPRISE Team Will Make the WNBA Playoffs?
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…
We Need To Talk NOWThe biggest questions that need to be answered in the WNBA
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…
We Need To Talk NOWWNBA Weekend Recap: Is Caitlin Clark’s Shooting Slump Over? + A’ja Wilson on a HISTORIC run
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…
We Need To Talk NOWWhy Azzi Fudd Should Be STARTING For Dallas + Chennedy Carter Is A PROBLEM For Opponents
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…
We Need To Talk NOWWNBA Weekend Recap: Why THIS Team Is Atop the Power Rankings + Is Olivia Miles The Rookie To Watch?
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…
We Need To Talk NOWKate Martin WAIVED by Valkyries: What Makes It SHOCKING + Bold Takes Ahead of WNBA Season Start
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…
We Need To Talk NOWIntroducing 'Scorecard' a golf podcast from CBS Sports
Welcome to Scorecard, a weekly golf destination where CBS Sports’ voices, Johnson Wagner, Shane Bacon, and Patrick McDonald, break down everything trending in…
We Need To Talk NOWNatasha Cloud To Chicago Sky: How Does She Fit + Where Could Hailey Van Lith End Up?
(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…
We Need To Talk NOWWNBA Season Preview: Aces vs. EVERYBODY, What Makes Seattle Storm A Team To WATCH (Part 2)
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…
We Need To Talk NOWWNBA Season Preview: Caitlin Clark KEYS For Indiana, Atlanta A CONTENDER With Angel Reese (Part 1)
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…