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Taylor Swift’s Big Reveal on New Heights, Ronaldo Put a Rock On It, and The Summer Everyone Watched Women’s Sports
Swiftie skeptics, this one's for you. Caroline successfully pulled Blake into the buzz around Taylor Swift’s album drop on boyfriend Travis Kelce’s pod, “New Heights”. And spoiler alert: the theories came true after a 10 PM Instagram tease from Miss Swift herself. Doesn’t she know we’re in bed by then? In other sporty-ish news, Cristiano Ronaldo gifted his now fiancée Georgina Rodriguez a rock – not a ring – and Tom Brady edges closer and closer to a mid-life crash out after seeing his statue outside of Gillette Stadium. In this episode of Well Played, we also cover: Trinity Rodman’s post-rehab ritual we’re stealing How umpire Jen Pawol made MLB history over the weekend Myles Garrett’s press conference that left literally nothing to the imagination How we know LeBron James is in trouble with Savannah Send Its: “The Summer I Turned Pretty” cast at a New York Liberty game https://www.instagram.com/p/DNL1l3zgRms/?igsh=YzJobGhzZ3U1b2Y3 Chad Ochocinco Johnson heartbroken over the Claire’s bankruptcy news https://www.complex.com/sports/a/alex-ocho/chad-ochocinco-heartbroken-over-reports-claires-filing-for-bankruptcy Angel City FC using ultrasound equipment to see Claire Emslie’s baby https://www.instagram.com/reel/DNQfwziNwhy/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== LeBron hits the pilates reformer with Savannah https://www.instagram.com/reel/DNA9fJqADxw/ Trinity Rodman’s double chocolate cake recipe, compliments of Aubrey Kingsbury: https://www.instagram.com/p/DNGrk8kPt3p/?img_index=1&igsh=MWVnNmJraHV1NWxsMg%3D%3D Cake: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/17981/one-bowl-chocolate-cake-iii/ Frosting: https://www.justataste.com/5-minute-chocolate-buttercream-frosting-recipe/?fbclid=PAQ0xDSwMIPU9leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABpwiC7U0gXBjB0KzdtjlwDNS_7nhkNWuaK-Nvp0o95m88paPgnJgvsUK8DhFv_aem_0Z26kMqASwKs-XQDmz3QRQ Blake’s IG: @blaaakkkke Caroline’s IG: @cghendy theSkimm’s IG: @theskimm PS: Did you know theSkimm has a sports newsletter? Sign up at theskimm.com/sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Trinity Rodman’s Big Comeback, Cyclists Losing Their Periods for the Podium, and Luka Dončić’s Hot Boy Summer
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 Blake’s IG: @blaaakkkke Caroline’s IG: @cghendy theSkimm’s IG: @theskimm PS: Did you know theSkimm has a sports newsletter? Sign up at theskimm.com/sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Travis’ Engagement Era, Jokic’s Horse Girl Energy, and Bend It Like Beckham’s Back
This episode of Well Played was recorded before a shooting in New York City on Monday in which the NFL headquarters may have been the target. Police say a gunman armed with a long gun killed at least five people in a Manhattan office building, including himself. While a motive has not been confirmed, authorities say a note found in the shooter’s wallet referenced the brain disease CTE. We want to note that week’s episode includes conversations about football and the NFL that were recorded prior to news of the shooting. Mr. Taylor Swift – aka Travis Kelce – singlehandedly brought us Christmas in July with a 13-photo Instagram dump featuring mostly him and Taylor. Blake and Caroline discuss deeply important info about the couple, including thoughts on Travis losing his 90s heartthrob hair, their potential engagement era, and Travis’ cameo in Happy Gilmore 2. Meanwhile, Sophie Cunningham shared the punishment she received for telling refs how she really feels about them via TikTok. In this episode of Well Played, we also cover: Freaking out over Hailee Steinfeld mentioning Well Played in her newsletter, Beau Society Who’s backing up Micah Parsons for being Jerry Jones’ public enemy of the week Nikola Jokic proving he’s just a horse-lover who happens to be great at basketball What Bend It Like Beckham and the NWSL have in common Blake’s IG: @blaaakkkke Caroline’s IG: @cghendy theSkimm’s IG: @theskimm For info on when and how to watch your favorite NWSL team, visit nwslsoccer.com/schedule/regular-season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Caitlin Claps Back, Happy Gilmore Returns, and a Very Hailee Hard Knocks
The WNBA All Stars made a statement with just six words on a black shirt that read, “Pay Us What You Owe Us.” The tension continues to mount between the league and its players, who are asking for better pay and work conditions in their new CBA. But after an awkward press conference – where one All Star threw another under the bus – fans were left wondering what the strategy is and how they’ll accomplish it without some solidarity. In this episode of Well Played, we also cover: A long recap of Caroline’s wedding and mini-moon and an even longer recap about Blake’s trip to the All Star Game The real story behind the Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd hard launch Which celebs – and how many – make a cameo in the Happy Gilmore sequel Why the Bills were chosen for Hard Knocks despite having a great record Where A’ja Wilson keeps her Olympic gold medals, a year out from the Paris Olympics Blake’s IG: @blaaakkkke Caroline’s IG: @cghendy theSkimm’s IG: @theskimm PS: Did you know theSkimm has a sports newsletter? Sign up at theskimm.com/sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Meg thee Stallion Cuffs Klay, Sinner and Świątek Slay, and Tobin Heath’s Next Play
Meg thee Stallion is the newest NBA WAG. While we love to see our girl happy, we’re a little concerned about what it all means for Hot Girl Summer going forward. Across the pond, Swiatek and Sinner swept the Wimby finals, and the Royal family got first-row seats to the action…except for seven-year-old Prince Louis, who respectfully declined to show face. He’s not beating the iPad kid allegations. In this episode of Well Played, we also cover: A quick intro about our guest host, Greydy Diaz WNBA 🤝NWSL – the women hoopers investing in a different ball-game Which Wimbledon celebs in attendance we’d want to sit next to Whether Olivia Culpo’s maternity hospital bag was over-the-top What it would take for Luka Doncic to hang out with us Greydy’s IG: @greydydiaz Blake’s IG: @blaaakkkke theSkimm’s IG: @theskimm PS: Did you know theSkimm has a sports newsletter? Sign up at theskimm.com/sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Courting Season at Wimbledon, Burrow’s Batmobile Reversal, and Live Tasting Świątek’s Strawberry Pasta
Wimbledon’s serving more than just tennis. Celebs donned their Wimbledon whites while several top-seeded players bid us a “pip-pip cheerio” in early exits. Only three Americans remain, including Ben Shelton, who’s racking up wins and admirers – just ask Trinity Rodman. In other tennis news, Iga Swiatek shared her favorite post-game meal of strawberry and sour cream pasta. Naturally, Blake and Caroline had to try it live. In this episode of Well Played, we also cover: The literal bloody hell moment one celeb had in her Wimbledon whites Which WNBA legend is set to get the first-of-its-kind statue made of her The real reason why Joe Burrow paused his $3 million Batmobile order Why renting out a French chatêau couldn’t get Stefon Diggs out of the dog house How Chicago Cubs fans made it clear they’re not members of Alex Cooper’s “Daddy Gang” Blake’s IG: @blaaakkkke Caroline’s IG: @cghendy theSkimm’s IG: @theskimm PS: Did you know theSkimm has a sports newsletter? Sign up at theskimm.com/sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
LeBron’s Farewell Tour, Brady-Sweeney Sweetness, and the WNBA Expands
This week in Pretty Boys of the NFL, Tom Brady apparently hit it off with Sydney Sweeney at the Bezos-Sànchez wedding across the pond in Venice. Blake begs the very important question — can Tom Brady even flirt? Back home, Tight End University kicked off, where players came for the football and stayed for an impromptu Taylor Swift concert. Thanks, Travis. In this episode of Well Played, we also cover: A recap of our time in the Stubhub suite for a recent Liberty game Kelsey Plum sharing the real reason many WNBA stars are in a shooting slump Ben Shelton confirming what Caroline knew to be true – butter yellow is in The prettiest boy in the NFL who refused to play because it was “too cold” How we want to see sporty enemies squash the beef, à la Coco and Aryna Blake’s IG: @blaaakkkke Caroline’s IG: @cghendy theSkimm’s IG: @theskimmPS: Did you know theSkimm has a sports newsletter? Sign up at theskimm.com/sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Paige and Azzi Hard Launch, OKC’s Gen Z Kings, and Aaron Rodgers’ (Fake) Marriage
It was a winning week for Gen-Z athletes in basketball. Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd finally hard-launched their relationship on Instagram after months of speculation. Then, the Oklahoma City Thunder won the NBA Championship with an average roster age of 24.7. Subtract a couple of pandemic years (girl math), and they’re basically 22. Their post-win celebration? Let's just say it reflected their age. In this episode of Well Played, we also cover: The only woman who could get Stephen A. Smith to… stop talking How Sophie Cunningham stood on business — and what it reveals about WNBA reffing Tom Brady proving yet again that he’s the GOAT at Fanatics Fest How Kylie Kelce plans to help Dawn Staley’s post-coaching dreams come true Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shows why he’s league *and* dad MVP after Game 7 Blake’s IG: @blaaakkkke Caroline’s IG: @cghendy theSkimm’s IG: @theskimm PS: Did you know theSkimm has a sports newsletter? Sign up at theskimm.com/sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Emma Watson’s Sporty Second Act, Caitlin and Tyrese are Besties, and the Kelces Land in Cannes
Emma Watson swapped scripts for sports on a certain Oxford University athletic team. Caroline has some words for her, if that gives you any clue about which sport it is. Also across the pond, the Kelce boys take Cannes Lions Festival to talk about the success of their podcast, New Heights. But the real star of the show? The outfit Jason wore in his panel there.The dad vibes are strong with this one. In this episode of Well Played, we also cover: How the midwest brought Caitlin Clark and Tyrese Haliburton to BFF status The impact Clark’s injury absence had on WNBA viewership Our inaugural “Pretty Boys of the NFL” segment, ft. Jalen Hurts’ second wedding, Joe Burrow’s thirst traps (debatable) and the Kelce bros in France Why Tyreek Hill and Noah Lyles need couples therapy How JJ Spaun came back from a late-night parenting emergency to win the US Open Blake’s IG: @blaaakkkke Caroline’s IG: @cghendy theSkimm’s IG: @theskimm PS: Sign up for the Skimm Sports newsletter at theskimm.com/sports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coco Manifests a Victory, Alex Cooper Tells All, and Olympian Laurie Hernandez Stops By the Studio
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
Cardi B Diggs a New Man, Kylie’s Kourtside Curse, and Josh Allen Finally Gets His Ring
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
Caitlin’s Billion Dollar Play, Aura Farming the Knicks, and Ilona Maher Joins the Chat
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
NBA Goes Mormon Wives, Caitlin and Angel Set the Record, and the Bieber Curse Strikes
Men and women’s pro-hoops popped off last weekend. The Knicks upset the Celtics to make their first final four appearance in over 20 years. Meanwhile, the WNBA saw record crowds, a Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese showdown, and their foul-filled play everyone’s still talking about. Blake and Caroline break down the play and ask: if Caitlin and Angel moved on, why can’t we? In this episode of Well Played, we also cover: The latest rumor out of the Jordon Hudson and Bill Belichick saga How we know a woman designed the New York Liberty’s championship ring Whether Paige Bueckers blew it in her WNBA debut The relatable way Nikola Jokic will spend his days after the Nuggets’ exit from the playoffs Justin and Hailey Bieber date night with the Maple Leafs, plus which rapper accused JB of the team’s loss Blake’s IG: @blaaakkkke Caroline’s IG: @cghendy theSkimm’s IG: @theskimm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Giannis Ponders a Breakup, Belichick Tries to Bounce Back, and is the NBA Draft Lotto is Rigged? ft. Allison Kuch
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
The Met Gala Balls Out, NBA Flagrant Father, and LeBron Plays Hard to Get ft. Tara and Hunter Davis-Woodhall
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