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Coco Gauff made history with her victory at Roland Garross, despite controversial comments from her opponent after the match. And did you see her tiny trophy - what was that all about? Meanwhile, Alex Cooper’s new documentary dropped and her story from playing soccer in college is worth hearing.  In this episode of Well Played, we also cover:  Carlos Alcaraz matching Rafa Nadal’s championship pace Aaron Rodgers signed with the Steelers, but his ring finger is what has us talking The WNBA initiative that’s spreading across the country Our new partnership with the NWSL Laurie Hernandez dishes on her time as an Olympic athlete and how she learned to put her mental health first Blake’s IG: @blaaakkkke Caroline’s IG: @cghendy theSkimm’s IG: @theskimm Check out: YourMindIsTheMVP.com  PS: Sign up for the Skimm Sports newsletter at theskimm.com/sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs was caught on video giving a mysterious bag of pink powder to women on a yacht – and he still managed to hard launch on IG with Cardi B. Meanwhile, the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Runway Show featured some of our favorite athletes – hi, Jordan Chiles – and one of the most infamous Housewives of the wine-mom variety.  In this episode of Well Played, we also cover:  Who’s taking the post-Knicks loss harder, Samantha Jones or Kylie Jenner? The certifiably most random celeb spotting at the Allen-Steinfeld wedding Why OKC + Indiana’s short commute could bring better balling in the finals A major investment in women’s sports from Major League Baseball  Why our curse-watch is on for Saquon Barkley post-Madden cover debut Blake’s IG: @blaaakkkke Caroline’s IG: @cghendy theSkimm’s IG: @theskimm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After the Knicks stumbled in the Eastern Conference Finals, we have just one question: is Timothée Chalamet okay? From Haliburton’s choke celly to KAT’s revenge tour, the NBA playoffs are delivering. Blake and Caroline chat about all the sports today (yes, even ultramarathons) and are joined virtually by Ilona Maher to talk rugby, body acceptance, being chronically online. In this episode of Well Played, we also cover:  Why Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is making Caroline’s “Mount Rushmore of Perfect Husbands” The one very important thing Coco Gauff forgot to bring to her French Open match How the Colts’ owner set his daughters up for franchise takeover  The mom who’s reminding us that athleticism doesn’t stop where motherhood begins How Ilona Maher really feels about being the face of American women’s rugby  Ilona’s IG: @ilonamaher  Ilona’s Podcast: @houseofmaher Blake’s IG: @blaaakkkke Caroline’s IG: @cghendy theSkimm’s IG: @theskimm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Knicks stunned the Celtics, marking their first final four in over two decades. WNBA drama shone with a fierce matchup between Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese, leaving fans buzzing. The design of the New York Liberty’s championship ring hints at female creativity in sports. Off the court, the Biebers made headlines with their date night, and a rapper humorously blamed Justin for a Maple Leafs loss. All this alongside light-hearted takes on NBA superstitions and celebrity antics makes for a lively conversation!

Over the weekend, rumors swirled that Bill Belichick’s 24-year-old girlfriend was banned from UNC football facilities. The school shot that down quickly. But between the post-CBS interview shakeup to Jordon’s recent Miss Maine competition, TBD if either of them will even make it to week one of the season. Plus, Allison Kuch joins us to talk about life since husband left the NFL – and how she got her “pink” back.  In this episode of Well Played, we’ll also cover:  Whether the Mavs got first pick thanks to a widely circulated conspiracy theory  Paul Pierce’s walk of shame to work after the Celtics’ game two loss Kylie Jenner and Jordyn Woods reuniting at the Knicks game  How one women’s soccer player highlighted the difficulties women athletes face finding jobs post-retirement  Follow Allison IG: @allisonkuch Blake’s IG: @blaaakkkke Caroline’s IG: @cghendy theSkimm’s IG: @theskimm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Met Gala Monday showed us just how much influence athletes have on culture. From Simone Biles and Angel Reese serving on the host committee to even the least fashion-forward (hi, Joe Burrow) showing up to the carpet, the intersection of sport and fashion is hard to ignore. And we’re here for it. In this episode of Well Played, we’ll also cover:  A recap of Blake and Caroline’s trip to Tampa covering DICKS Varsity Team debut Which athletes served (and which didn’t) on the Met Gala carpet  How to parent your parents: a lesson from Tyrese Halliburton ft. Giannis Antetokounmpo AJ Brown’s proposal to his fiancée, and which R&B singer helped tie the knot How Tara and Hunter Davis-Woodhall’s lives financially changed pre and post-Paris Olympics  Follow the Woodhalls IG: @thewoodhalls Blake’s IG: @blaaakkkke Caroline’s IG: @cghendy theSkimm’s IG: @theskimm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As women athletes show up more and more in the zeitgeist, so do their husbands and boyfriends. But Blake and Caroline couldn’t help but wonder: do HABs get the same treatment as WAGs? Plus, 2 Dope Queens host and comedian Phoebe Robinson answers the question: should you date someone in your run club? In this episode of Well Played, we’ll also cover:  How Shadeur Sanders failed to nepo-baby his way through the NFL draft  Why some think Travis Kelce unfollowed Ryan Reynolds this week on IG A soft-launch of a new segment called “Lore Keeper”, with inspo from Deux Moi Who just made this Bill Belichick interview even more awkward than it already was  Our Send Its this week featuring Brenda Song giving her all for the Lakers, some brotherly love in the NHL, and an attack at the hands of the Tarp Monster Phoebe’s IG: @dopequeenpheebs Blake’s IG: @blaaakkkke Caroline’s IG: @cghendy theSkimm’s IG: @theskimm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Swifties just about lost it when the organizer of a Kentucky Derby gala announced plans of a potential Taylor tour. In other “barely sports” news, Blake explains why the baddies are taking over the Knicks courtside seats, and what to make of the Stanley Cup exuding single girl energy on Instagram.In this episode of Well Played, we’ll also cover:  Why Blake is putting down the mic to pursue an athletic career (it’s not a goodbye, it’s a see you later)  Whether Trinity Rodman is eying a bigger move off the pitch while recovering from a back injury The drama surrounding Deion Sanders, featuring a brief segment Blake likes to call “why should I care about this man?”  Why we’ll 100% see Suni Lee court-side during the Knicks playoff run  Our favorite Send Its of the week, including the Michigan gymnast who stuck the landing in love and Nicolas Cage stepping up to the plate  Blake’s IG: @blaaakkkkeCaroline’s IG: @cghendytheSkimm’s IG: @theskimm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Caroline and Blake attended the WNBA draft last night and have many thoughts. While Blake  beefed with the Dallas Wings mascot, a controversial celeb gave a nod to Caroline. Plus, we get an inside look at the orange carpet from content creator Aliyah Funschelle, who joins us in the studio to chat about exclusive interviews with athletes (and Paige Buecker’s after party with Nike). In this episode of Well Played, we’ll also cover: Whether pro-women golfers will ever see a Masters tournament of their own The golfer who dared to defy golfing fashion rules LeBron gets his own Barbie doll, and we all know it’s not little girls buying them Paige Bueckers bought how many boneless buffalo wings? A bonus smell test for candles kindly gifted by Literie Follow Aliyah: @aliyahfunschelle Blake’s IG: @blaaakkkkeCaroline’s IG: @cghendytheSkimm’s IG: @theskimm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paige Bueckers and co. brought UCONN’s women basketball to its first March Madness win in almost a decade. After tearful celebrations, Coach Geno Auriemma shared some choice words for the NCAA. Something to the tune of “you don’t care about student athletes”, especially the women. In this episode of Well Played, we’ll also cover: The $2.8 billion NCAA settlement that’ll potentially fund Caroline’s wedding The one thing connecting Geno Auriemma and Caroline’s mom (mama mia!)  Who told Caitlin Clark she’ll have to earn her spot on a roster, just like the rest of us Bill Belichick’s three-quarters-of-a-life crisis ft. his recent photo op with Lil Wayne What Jason Kelce would rather endure for a whole season than give birth The first-ever Women’s College All-Star Combine (plus WNBA Draft preview) Bonus: our “Queen of the Week” shoutout to listener Whitney, who says the show helps her bond with her (mostly boy) students  Follow theSkimm on Instagram: @theskimm Caroline’s Instagram: @cghendyBlake’s Instagram: @blaaakkkke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices