In this episode, Maggie and Josh share major professional updates, including Josh's new role at the NBA in partnership marketing and business development. They discuss groundbreaking achievements like Naomi Girma's record-breaking soccer trade and Laura Mueller becoming the first female race engineer in Formula 1 history. They delve into industry news, including Maybelline's partnership with the new Women's Lacrosse League, and provide insights into three different volleyball leagues in the U.S. The episode also covers the start of the Unrivaled 3v3 basketball league and WNBA free agency, highlighting key players and contract negotiations. Additionally, they celebrate high school basketball phenom Kira Reynolds' quintuple-double performance. Just a heads-up: we're taking a brief hiatus as Maggie heads to the Pro Bowl and Super Bowl, but follow her on Instagram @mixedoublespod and @maggierobinsonn to keep up to date!
Listen in:
00:30 Josh's Big Career Update
02:49 Celebrating Naomi Girma's Historic Trade
04:17 Laura Mueller: Breaking Barriers in Formula 1
07:07 Maybelline Partners with Women's Lacrosse League
10:31 Exciting Highlights from the Australian Open
15:57 Introduction to Pro Volleyball Leagues
16:29 League One Volleyball: Grassroots to Pro
17:04 Athletes Unlimited: Unique Team Structure
18:24 Pro Volleyball Federation: The Newest League
21:26 NWSL Club Valuations and Investments
22:47 Unrivaled 3v3 Basketball League Experience
25:57 WNBA Free Agency and CBA Negotiations
30:05 Hawaii Women's Basketball New Uniforms
31:05 High School Hooper Kira Reynolds' Quintuple Double
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