Nikki Hiltz, WNBA Commissioner’s Cup, Wimbledon, & Kelsey Pfendler |130|

Nikki Hiltz, WNBA Commissioner’s Cup, Wimbledon, & Kelsey Pfendler |130|

This week on Women's Sports Weekly, we're breaking down one of the biggest upsets in track and field as Nikki Hiltz defeats Faith Kipyegon at the Prefontaine Classic in the mile. We also discuss what Serena Williams' Wimbledon comeback means after four years away from singles competition, plus all the chaos unfolding at Wimbledon as the world's top players continue to fall. In the WNBA, the New York Liberty are crowned 2026 Commissioner's Cup champions, Breanna Stewart adds another MVP trophy to her collection, and we unpack why the Liberty's veteran leaders are sharing their prize money with developmental players. We also celebrate Kelsey Pfendler's record-breaking solo row from California to Hawaii and wrap up with our thoughts on the latest WNBA controversy surrounding Caitlin Clark and Alyssa Thomas. Apply for the Social Media Marketing Intern Fall Internship [https://docs.google.com/document/d/10J2Tj_ukIEU1x5mfdoeJ4SIkJIFzRa_yEt0h09Ks7zs/edit?usp=drive_link]. Application due by July 31, 2026. If you rate Women’s Sports Weekly 5 stars, send a screenshot and you will receive a sticker! SUBSCRIBE TO WOMEN’S SPORTS WEEKLY  YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@WomensSportsWeeklyPod] Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/1eFIkbtTIHa50uBs98sNIX?si=I4r8T08bQgC5YUYdRQ4QNQ] Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/womens-sports-weekly/id1726770898]  FOLLOW WOMEN’S SPORTS WEEKLY ON SOCIAL Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/womenssportsweeklypod/] TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@womenssportsweeklypod?_t=ZT-8vueyRQK1hW&_r=1] CONTACT WomensSportsWeeklyPod@gmail.com [WomensSportsWeeklyPod@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. [https://open.spotify.com/artist/0iLvvSMvRbkqazQ1bGRXlU]

Marina Mabrey, Sam Kerr, Quadruple OT, & The Women's PGA Championship |129|

Pride weekend may have left us exhausted, but the women's sports world never takes a break. This week, we recap our Denver Pride adventures (including a stolen Pride flag and an unforgettable drag brunch) before diving into the biggest stories in women's sports. We break down the biggest NWSL transfer moves, including Ally Sentnor to Angel City, Lily Reale to Boston Legacy, and Sam Kerr's return to Gotham. Plus, Marina Mabrey makes WNBA history with a 53-point masterpiece, the Washington Mystics survive an instant-classic quadruple overtime thriller, and we celebrate the record-breaking growth of women's golf after Haeran Ryu's first major championship. From Pride celebrations to record-breaking performances, this episode has everything women's sports fans need to know. If you rate Women’s Sports Weekly 5 stars, send a screenshot and you will receive a sticker! SUBSCRIBE TO WOMEN’S SPORTS WEEKLY  YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@WomensSportsWeeklyPod] Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/1eFIkbtTIHa50uBs98sNIX?si=I4r8T08bQgC5YUYdRQ4QNQ] Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/womens-sports-weekly/id1726770898]    FOLLOW WOMEN’S SPORTS WEEKLY ON SOCIAL Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/womenssportsweeklypod/] TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@womenssportsweeklypod?_t=ZT-8vueyRQK1hW&_r=1] CONTACT WomensSportsWeeklyPod@gmail.com [WomensSportsWeeklyPod@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. [https://open.spotify.com/artist/0iLvvSMvRbkqazQ1bGRXlU]

Thayer Lavielle on Investment, Fandom & the Future of the Game |128|

Women’s sports are booming, but what comes next? This week, we sat down with Thayer Lavielle, Managing Director of The Collective at The Team, to break down the business behind the biggest growth story in sports. From WNBA and NWSL investment to media rights, fan behavior, and why equity doesn’t mean equality, Thayer shares the insights shaping the future of women’s sports. We also dive into why women’s sports fans are different, brand partnerships done right, and how leagues can grow without losing the communities that built them. If you love the business of women’s sports, this conversation is for you. If you rate Women’s Sports Weekly 5 stars, send a screenshot and you will receive a sticker! SUBSCRIBE TO WOMEN’S SPORTS WEEKLY  YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@WomensSportsWeeklyPod] Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/1eFIkbtTIHa50uBs98sNIX?si=I4r8T08bQgC5YUYdRQ4QNQ] Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/womens-sports-weekly/id1726770898]    FOLLOW WOMEN’S SPORTS WEEKLY ON SOCIAL Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/womenssportsweeklypod/] TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@womenssportsweeklypod?_t=ZT-8vueyRQK1hW&_r=1] CONTACT WomensSportsWeeklyPod@gmail.com [WomensSportsWeeklyPod@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. [https://open.spotify.com/artist/0iLvvSMvRbkqazQ1bGRXlU]

Olivia Miles, Kelsey Pfendler, & Bend It Like Beckham |127|

This week on Women’s Sports Weekly, we make a shocking confession: we watched men’s sports. Between the New York Knicks mania and the buzz around the World Cup, can you really blame us? Don’t worry, women’s sports are still the main character. Danielle finally watched Bend It Like Beckham, and yes, there are spoilers. We discuss whether the iconic film still hits and our hope for a re-make. Then we break down rookie sensation Olivia Miles and her 29-point performance against the Las Vegas Aces. Even in a loss, it’s clear the Minnesota Lynx are looking to Miles to help lead the next era. We also spotlight Kelsey Pfendler, the endurance athlete attempting to become the first American woman to row solo from California to Hawaii, while also aiming to be the youngest and fastest to ever complete the journey. Follow her incredible adventure with daily updates at @yourowkelsey. From WNBA rising stars and WNBA news to sports movies and record-breaking athletes, we’ve got your weekly women’s sports fix. If you rate Women’s Sports Weekly 5 stars, send a screenshot and you will receive a sticker! SUBSCRIBE TO WOMEN’S SPORTS WEEKLY  YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@WomensSportsWeeklyPod] Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/1eFIkbtTIHa50uBs98sNIX?si=I4r8T08bQgC5YUYdRQ4QNQ] Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/womens-sports-weekly/id1726770898]    FOLLOW WOMEN’S SPORTS WEEKLY ON SOCIAL Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/womenssportsweeklypod/] TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@womenssportsweeklypod?_t=ZT-8vueyRQK1hW&_r=1] CONTACT WomensSportsWeeklyPod@gmail.com [WomensSportsWeeklyPod@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. [https://open.spotify.com/artist/0iLvvSMvRbkqazQ1bGRXlU]

USWNT, PWHL Expansion, & French Open Finals |126|

This week on Women's Sports Weekly, we're breaking down the complicated (and slightly chaotic) PWHL expansion process as four new teams prepare to join the league. We explain the expansion phases, what they mean for roster building, and highlight notable moves involving Britta Curl and Alina Müller. We recap the USWNT's trip to Brazil, where a goal from Sophia Wilson, her first international goal since becoming a mom, wasn't enough to prevent a 2-1 loss in front of a passionate 30,000-person Brazilian crowd. Plus, teenage tennis sensation Mirra Andreeva captured her first Grand Slam title at the French Open, becoming the first player born after 2005 to win a major singles championship and ending the dream run of Maja Chwalińska. And because it's Pride Month, we're sharing the hilariously obvious signs from our childhoods and teenage years that, in hindsight, were giant flashing neon clues that we were queer. What were your signs? Let us know! We have a feeling we're not alone. If you rate Women’s Sports Weekly 5 stars, send a screenshot and you will receive a sticker! SUBSCRIBE TO WOMEN’S SPORTS WEEKLY  YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@WomensSportsWeeklyPod] Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/1eFIkbtTIHa50uBs98sNIX?si=I4r8T08bQgC5YUYdRQ4QNQ] Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/womens-sports-weekly/id1726770898]    FOLLOW WOMEN’S SPORTS WEEKLY ON SOCIAL Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/womenssportsweeklypod/] TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@womenssportsweeklypod?_t=ZT-8vueyRQK1hW&_r=1] CONTACT WomensSportsWeeklyPod@gmail.com [WomensSportsWeeklyPod@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. [https://open.spotify.com/artist/0iLvvSMvRbkqazQ1bGRXlU]