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Trinity Rodman’s Big Comeback, Cyclists Losing Their Periods for the Podium, and Luka Dončić’s Hot Boy Summer

August 06, 2025 0:50:35 9.11 MB ( -9.12 MB less) Downloads: 0

Trinity Rodman is so back. After spending months sidelined with a back injury, the Washington Spirit forward made her return and scored a game-winning goal. Tears, hugs, and a vulnerable celebration ensued. Blake and Caroline also dive into why the women’s Tour de France has some cyclists talking about periods, infertility, and overtraining. 

In this episode of Well Played, we also cover:

  • Blake and Caroline’s recap of Diana Taurasi’s docuseries premiere in New York

  • The will-they-won’t-they situationship between Micah Parsons and Jerry Jones

  • Just how fast Caitlin Clark clocked Jordan Chiles’ disloyalty to the Fever 

  • The tea on the potential $325 million sale of the Connecticut Sun

  • Why Luka Dončić is gaining honorary millennial status 

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