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The hottest show in sports right now has nothing to do with quarterbacks or point guards, but it has everything to do with gay guys who play pro-hockey – and we’re into it. Blake recaps the hockey smut show, Heated Rivalry, while Caroline breaks down the Notre Dame college football playoff drama, à la Regina George and the Plastics. Plus, the WTA’s no. 4 tennis player, Amanda Anisimova, drops by the studio to chat about going pro at 15, what happened when she prioritized her mental health, and more.  In this episode, we also cover: The Chiefs sh*tting the bed in front of the girl gang, aka: Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez, and Lena Dunham Alix Earle and Braxton Berrios calling it quits  The effectiveness of the positive vibes bunny in the Eagles locker room  Which game NFL fans dubbed “Pookie Bowl”  SEND ITS:  Tampa Bay Bucs support women in sports: https://www.instagram.com/p/DR-BirwDvCT/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==  The auntie who loved up on AJ Brown: https://www.instagram.com/p/DR0Q2khkbId/?img_index=1&igsh=MXJ6OTQzYW9jZG40Yw%3D%3D  Angel Reese x Paige Bueckers collab when??? Right now: https://www.si.com/wnba/sky/news/sky-star-angel-reese-paige-bueckers-unite-marketing-campaign Lando Norris becomes the F1 World Championship with McLaren: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DR-J9mYCUU-/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==  Follow Blake on IG: @blaaakkkke Follow Caroline on IG: @cghendy Follow theSkimm on IG: @theskimm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Caroline breaks down the soap opera drama of Lane Kiffin’s recent divorce from Ole Miss for the younger, hotter LSU. Who knew a middle-aged white guy would occupy so much of our brain space? It’s also high-season for celeb-watch on the NBA sidelines, from Benny Blanco and Selena Gomez cuddling up to Conrad and Steven giving us an alternate ending for “The Summer I Turned Pretty” on the kiss cam. In this episode, we also cover:  The NWSL’s Sydney Leroux reveals how her silent health struggle is more prevalent in women’s sports than we believe Recapping DWTS season 13, plus Alix Earle shutting down rumors about her boyfriend, Braxton Berrios Why Ben Johnson went shirtless for the city of Chicago  How Post Malone’s Cowboys fandom goes beyond hometown loyalty  Petty Boys of the NFL week 13 edition, ft. Aaron Rodgers, Shelby Harris, and Cam Heyward SEND IT:  “The Summer I Turned Pretty” alternate ending at the Knicks game: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRp7Uq8ASOA/  The Ottawa Charge proposal: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRisb8ejTMp/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&utm_medium=email  Bald man finds solution for women athletes (yes, his baldness *is* relevant): https://www.espn.com/college-sports/story/_/id/47109557/2025-ncaa-volleyball-tournament-players-hair-band-tiy-brand-jerritt-elliott  Megan thee Stallion and Klay Thompson are the gift that keeps on giving: https://www.instagram.com/p/DRm2Y2dD0yf/  Follow Blake on IG: @blaaakkkke Follow Caroline on IG: @cghendy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Well Played headed to the West Coast for a LIVE podcast recording at the NWSL Championship weekend. Joined by special guests Sarah Spain, we recapped the NWSL awards, handed out a few of our own (hi, Midge Purce), and set the scene for the title match, including alll the drama the led to the big game. Plus, we mentioned our favorite storylines from a season that proved — yet again — that women’s soccer is operating on another level. theSkimm’s IG: @theskimm Blake’s IG: @blaaakkkke Caroline’s IG: @cghendy Sarah's IG: spain2323 Want more sports? Sign up for theSkimm’s sports newsletter at theskimm.com/sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Since at least late 2024, Russell Wilson has left thirsty comments on his wife Ciara’s Instagram posts asking for baby number five – aka, “Cinco.” Blake and Caroline join Ciara in her public plea to give her uterus a break. In other ick-worthy news, Sky Sports addressed the patronizing launch of their women-centric sports TikTok account, “Halo”. Matcha lattes and hot girl walks not included – thank God. In this episode, we also cover:  How LeBron and Bronny body swapped, “Freaky Friday” style The case for why Golden State Warriors player Draymond Green needs therapy  NFL week 12 highlights, including the Bills bouncing back, the return of spitgate, and the Chiefs dynasty…ending? The Knicks ultra fan who used his visit to the Vatican to give Pope Leo a custom jersey  Jordyn Woods’s heartfelt gift for Karl Anthony Towns’ 30th birthday  Why Adam Sandler and Timothée Chalamet were at a high school gym together SEND IT:  Jordyn Woods x KAT’s 30th birthday: https://www.instagram.com/p/DRGb3TiDQut/?img_index=1  Pope Leo gets his Knicks jersey: https://www.instagram.com/p/DRFILiOjIj8/?hl=en  Adam and Timmy ball out: https://www.instagram.com/p/DRLBtYvkS0S/?img_index=1  OTHER STUFF TO KNOW:  We will be at the NWSL Championships this weekend! Join us for a LIVE recording of Well Played at 2 PM on Saturday at the lot at creekside, 140 S. Montgomery Street in San Jose, California. ICYMI, our interview with Gotham FC’s Jaedyn Shaw: https://youtu.be/zriAtGJiXzA?si=sdr015p-ZC0YE--p&t=2066  Follow Blake on IG: @blaaakkkke Follow Caroline on IG: @cghendy Follow the pod on IG: @wellplayedpod    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bengals fans, rejoice. The streets are saying Joe Burrow will return by Thanksgiving after healing his turf toe. Shocked he’s already making a comeback? Us too. Blake and Caroline suspect it’s all thanks to an Etsy witch – with a side of Joe’s crystal collection. Meanwhile, Dua Lipa spends a sporty day off.  In this episode, we also cover: Why Prince Harry issued an apology to Canadians post-World Series  Dak Prescott’s heartfelt speech surrounding the death of Cowboys defensive end, Marshawn Kneeland Which swatch of red lipstick Daniel Jones wore during the Colts game  Why Jaedyn Shaw shut down the “underdog” comments surrounding Gotham FC  Serena Williams and Ciara break it down – and which one of them couldn’t get back up SEND IT: Klay Thompson is the greenest flag: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQw_i1qEsvK/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==  Jonas Brothers + Jason Kelce – aka girl dads – unite: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQ4N2THCvud/?igsh=MTNuc3Q2MzZ5NWszMQ==  Origins of Dua LaPeep: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jar6nzgmm4 Dua Lipa’s book club: https://tertulia.com/editorial-list/dua-lipa-complete-book-club-picks?srsltid=AfmBOoryU4Vl7KA_lYJvoyJ3_21MKtbkGI78xO-NB33wz-brVyLWOdo3 Ciara, Serena, and Venus: https://www.instagram.com/p/DQzWxmCiUEW/  Blake’s IG: @blaaakkkke Caroline’s IG: @cghendy theSkimm’s IG: @theskimm Want more sports? Sign up for theSkimm’s sports newsletter at theskimm.com/sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices