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This is WoMN in Sports. Each week, Marielle Mohs locks in with the legends, talks to the trailblazers, and lets you know about the next big name. It's the real story -- behind the sports headline.
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We're catching up with Saara Hassoun -- the new president of the Minnesota Aurora FC! She may be relatively new to Minnesota -- but this isn't her first rodeo when it comes to competitive soccer. We talk about her career with another successful club, her goals for the Aurora season ahead, and how the team is giving back to Minneapolis during a pivotal time in city history.
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Minnesota dance royalty joins this week's WoMN in Sports conversation! Ellie and Ava Wagner have been shining on stage since they were little girls. They went on to represent some of the strongest teams in college dance. And now, their focus is on life after school. Their story is one of talent, dedication and sisterly love -- even across college rivalry lines. How they're changing the game for younger dancers -- inspired to grow the sport.
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Another episode from Miami, Florida! We caught up with Rachel Banham -- a Minnesota native, basketball pro, and Halloween costume connoisseur. We talk about her experience at Unrivaled, her love for Minnesota, what keeps her motivated on the court, and how she gives back to the sport she loves.
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We're on the road! This week's conversation is with Alex Bazzell at Unrivaled in Miami, Florida. Bazzell is a pro basketball trainer and a leader of Unrivaled. He's also married to Minnesota Lynx superstar -- Napheesa Collier. We talk about the importance of women's sports, the future of Unrivaled, and growing the game for current players and beyond.
Check Out Unrivaled: www.unrivaled.basketball
Photo Credit: AP / Associated Press
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We catch up with Eva Erickson, Survivor Season 48 runner up and college hockey player at Brown University. She shares her experience breaking barriers as the only woman playing on men's club college hockey teams, using her Survivor fame to advance her autism advocacy, and how she's pursuing her PhD to advance sports engineering.
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We catch up with Amanda Gaines as she prepares to lead the UMN dance team at UDA College Nationals in Florida. She talks dance strategy, her drive to succeed and why these athletes mean so much to her.
NOTE: The WoMN in Sports team is headed to Florida to cover UDA! Join us on the road through social media, on TV and on CBS News Minnesota.
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We're celebrating the new year by talking with Dr. Cindra Kamphoff. She's a confidence queen -- helping athletes and business leaders master their minds, unlock their potential and "learn, burn, return" their way to success!
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You could call them the First Family of Minnesota dance! Larkin Dance Studio is no stranger to major talent. They've had former students take on Broadway, Hollywood, Radio City and more! But this legacy was born decades ago -- in the basement of a Minnesota restaurant.
For More Info: larkindancestudio.com
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Mya Hooten joins the conversation to talk about her career as a history-making Gopher gymnast -- earning nine Perfect 10s in her collegiate career and representing the Gophers individually at Nationals in 2024 and 2025. And she's sticking with the Gophers! This time -- as an assistant coach. We talk past success -- and new goals in this coaching chapter.
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They love basketball, the Wolves / Lynx and Housewives. Name a better combo! Anji Nyquist and Anna Knutson of The Boy Lynx podcast offer a unique and refreshing take on the plays and players that make the game so great. Honestly, we think they're killing it. And their take on Housewives... even more elite.
Check them out by searching The Boy Lynx on Apple and Spotify.
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She's a lifelong athlete, mom, best-selling author and creator of the world that is Run Fast. Eat Slow. She's a fighter -- turning to food to rebuild her health, and eventually, have a family. This conversation is all about passion, connection with the body and sport, and being willing to do the research and hard work to reach your goals.
Side note: Elyse is coming to western Wisconsin in January! To see her speak in Hayward -- check out this page: https://www.birkie.com/ski/events/ski-de-she/
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Her name is legendary in the world of hockey! We speak with Natalie Darwitz about paving the wave for women on the ice, her favorite career moments, and her vision for the future Minnesota Hall of Fame.
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We speak with PWHL star Taylor Heise about living out her hockey dreams on her hometown team, how she's preparing for an Olympic year, and life off the ice, including planning her wedding.
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Talk about talent! We speak with the Gophers' Amaya and Mara about their success on the basketball court, reliance on their faith & their friendship that feels more like sisterhood.
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She's an all-star living in the North Star state! We speak with Minnesota Vikings Head Cheerleading Coach Jacie Scott about her successful career, the future of MVC, and why this new squad makes her so emotional.
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This is WoMN in Sports. Each week, Marielle Mohs locks in with the legends, talks to the trailblazers, and lets you know about the next big name. It's the real story -- behind the sports headline.
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