The IX Sports Podcast

With the start of women's college basketball just around the corner, we are wrapping up our conference previews by tackling the gauntlet that is the SEC. With seven teams landing in the preseason AP Top 25, the SEC is looking to take back the mantra of best conference in the country this season.To close out the preseason, Michael Waterloo and Melissa Triebwasser break down the major storylines heading into the season. They run through their NCAA Tournament draft, debate whether Dawn Staley and South Carolina have any true challengers at the top, and examine how reloaded contenders like Texas, LSU, Vanderbilt, and Kentucky stack up against a field that feels deeper than ever. They also dive into sleeper teams with tournament potential and hand out their preseason picks for SEC Player of the Year, Coach of the Year, and tournament finals matchup. Plus, they take a closer look at the featured New Face in a New Place, former LSU guard Jada Richard, and what her transfer means for Coach Yo and Mississippi this season.Photo Credit: Jeff Blake  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Three games have gone by of the 2026 WNBA Finals and the Atlanta Dream are in control 2-1. Howard Megdal and Jackie Powell check in with Dream beat reporter Michael Waterloo to learn a bit about how the Dream have imposed their will Golden State Valkyries. How has Angel Reese become the best player on the floor in this series? How did the supporting cast in Rhyne Howard, Naz Hillmon, Jordin Canada and rookie Isobel Borlace really step up in game 3? Later, Jackie and Howard try to diagnose  what exactly has been the issue for Golden State in this series. Later for our court vision segment, Howard and Jackie explain what’s so significant  about the WNBA Finals having some of the best ratings in league history.  Thumbnail Photo Credit:  Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese (5) has the ball in her hands in the first quarter during game three of the 2026 WNBA Finals at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, GA on October 21, 2026. Photo Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images Link to click that are referenced throughout the show:  Read Michael Waterloo’s latest on the Dream: https://www.theixsports.com/features/the-atlanta-dream-reached-their-final-form-in-game-3-win/ Read Marisa Igemi’s latest on the Valkyries:https://www.theixsports.com/features/can-the-valkyries-offense-do-enough-to-come-back-in-the-finals/ Follow us & Subscribe on:  YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@TheIXSports Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/0vn5r287B0oS3wX2fHmLZ8?si=39f2fd261ec1467f Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ix-sports-podcast/id1845604905 BlueSkyhttps://bsky.app/profile/theixsports.bsky.social Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theixsports/  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The NCAA season is in full swing. This week, Maya is joined by NCAA beat reporter Emma Sullivan, to talk about collegiate hockey. First, however, the Vancouver Goldeneyes have officially announced their new jerseys with their team logo and brand. In the #1 at the IX, Maya describes the new jerseys, shows some of the new images and talks about the design details. Then, Emma joins the show to talk about the biggest headlines in the NCAA, as well as how new NCAA rules will impact the PWHL draft in 2027. Maya and Emma wrap up the show with Future Considerations. A few countries have released their World Championships rosters ahead of the November tournament, so Emma shares her thoughts on the college players who will head to Denmark. Follow Emma on X: https://x.com/emmasul02Follow Maya on X: https://x.com/mayaxeverysportFollow Emma on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shootingw.sullivan/See the new Vancouver Goldeneyes jerseys: https://www.thepwhl.com/en/teams/vancouver-goldeneyes/news/2026/october/21/vancouver-goldeneyes-unveil-first-jerseys-featuring-team-logo Cover photo credit: University of Minnesota-DuluthJersey photo credit: PWHL Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The IX Sports' Soccer Insider Annie Peterson joined host Kathleen Gier for a wide-ranging conversation that included their impressions from the U.S. women's national team's pair of friendlies against Spain and an update on the NWSL standings ahead of the league's final two regular-season games. The two also discussed U.S. Soccer's announcement about the new domestic club tournament. Links: https://bsky.app/profile/anniempeterson.bsky.social https://www.theixsports.com/newsletter/us-soccer-new-womens-domestic-club-competition-no-start-date-soccer-insider/ https://www.theixsports.com/newsletter/crystal-dunn-honored-for-impact-on-womens-soccer/ https://www.theixsports.com/the-ix-soccer/how-the-uswnts-bench-changed-the-game-against-spain/ Photo credit: Jamie LeBlanc | Imagn Images Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this week’s episode of The IX Sports Podcast: College Basketball Edition, Michael Waterloo and Melissa Triebwasser are joined by a very special guest: Notre Dame women’s basketball head coach Niele Ivey! Coach Ivey joins us to break down what’s ahead for the Fighting Irish in an always competitive ACC. We dive into Hannah Hidalgo’s senior campaign, her growth on both ends of the floor, and the buzz surrounding her future at the next level. Coach also opens up about hitting the transfer portal for impact veterans like Madison St. Rose and Anaya Hardy, how she approaches balancing the portal with elite high school recruiting classes, and the art of preparing college athletes to thrive as pro-ready players in the WNBA. To wrap things up, we get into our quick-hitters, touching on Coach Ivey’s iconic sideline fits, her gameday superstitions, unforgettable memories cutting down the nets, and Arike Ogunbowale’s uncanny knack for hitting big-time buzzer-beaters. Make sure to like, subscribe, and tune in next week as we continue our conference previews by tackling the SEC! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.