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Phantom Grinds, Laces Wakes Up, and the Business of "The Freeze" (WNBA)
We are tracking everything at the intersection of hoops, labor, and power. Tasha breaks down the latest Unrivaled results that shook up the standings, including a gritty Phantom win and Laces finally looking like a contender. We unveil the Week 2 “Ms. Main Event Tier List,” explain why the WNBA just hit the pause button on free agency, and discuss Project B’s aggressive move into Tokyo. Plus, your guide to watching two pro volleyball matches tonight without needing a password reset.
Run of Show:
* The Cold Open: Hoops, Labor, and Power merging lanes.
* Block A: Unrivaled Receipts:
* Phantom (64) vs. Mist (61): A defensive grind; Phantom owns the glass (44-33).
* Laces (84) vs. Lunar Owls (72): Laces wakes up; Owls are in trouble.
* Block B: The Unrivaled Tier List:
* Tier A: The Rose Problem (3-0, +24 diff).
* Tier B: The Contenders (Phantom, Breeze, Mist, Laces).
* Tier C: Frisky Vinyl.
* Tier D: Code Red (Hive, Owls).
* Block C: The WNBA Freeze: Why the league and union agreed to a free agency moratorium.
* Block D: Project B Wakes Up: Tokyo announced as a host city; Mai Yamamoto signs on; the “global circuit” threat.
* Block E: Volleyball Tonight:
* MLV: Columbus vs. Grand Rapids (YouTube, 6pm CT).
* LOVB: Austin vs. Atlanta (USA Network, 7pm CT).
* The Close: Looking ahead to Friday’s slate.
Show Notes & Links:
* Unrivaled: Latest Standings & Schedule (https://www.unrivaled.basketball/standings)
* Volleyball Watch Guide: MLV on YouTube (https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.youtube.com/%40majorleaguevolleyball&authuser=2) | LOVB on USA Network (https://www.lovb.com/schedule)
* Project B News: Global Circuit Announcement (https://www.projectb.com)
Quote of the Day: “Both sides know the game has outgrown the old math. Now, they are in a street fight over who actually gets to hold the checkbook for the new era.”
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12 Jan 2026
The Daily Run - January 12 | Rose Goes 3-0, Orlando Sets Records
The hierarchy is settling. Tasha recaps a massive weekend in Unrivaled where Dearica Hamby dropped 40 points ( and Rose proved they are the standard. Then, we do a deep dive on the volleyball weekend with names you need to know: Brittany Abercrombie setting MLV records for Orlando, Azhani Tealer leading Indy, Serena Gray dominating for LOVB Salt Lake, and Austin surviving back-to-back five-set wars.
Run of Show:
* Block A: Unrivaled Chronology: Rose’s 3-0 weekend, Phantom’s 94-point explosion, and Vinyl’s bounce-back.
* Block B: MLV Recap: Orlando’s record-breaking 15-4 fifth set; Indy Ignite’s bench mob; Atlanta Vibe’s sweep.
* Block C: LOVB Recap: Salt Lake’s statement in Houston; Madison’s polished debut; Austin’s 2-0 start via the marathon route.
* The Close: Tonight’s Unrivaled Preview (Mist vs. Phantom).
Links:
* Unrivaled: Monday Night Schedule (https://www.unrivaled.basketball/schedule)
* Volleyball: MLV Results (https://provolleyball.com) | LOVB Results (https://www.lovb.com)
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9 Jan 2026
The Daily Run - Jan 9 | A Literal Traffic Jam of Women's Sports News
The sports calendar is officially in a traffic jam—in the best way possible. Tasha previews tonight’s Unrivaled doubleheader on TNT, featuring a “Prove It” game for Vinyl and an expansion battle between Breeze and Hive. We also break down the WNBA CBA deadline: why a deal isn’t happening today, what Breanna Stewart means by “good faith,” and the new “Player Hubs” the Union just launched. Plus, receipts from a wild opening week in volleyball (LOVB & MLV) and a look at Athletes Unlimited’s new team identities.
Run of Show:
* The Cold Open: A Friday traffic jam of hoops and volleyball.
* Block A: Unrivaled Preview:
* Vinyl vs. Rose (7:30 ET): Can Vinyl score on the champs?
* Breeze vs. Hive (8:45 ET): The “Expansion Bowl”—is the hype real?
* Block B: The CBA Deadline:
* Today is Jan 9.
* Breanna Stewart’s “Good Faith” comments.
* The WNBPA’s new “Player Hubs” contingency plan.
* Block C: Volleyball Receipts:
* LOVB: Austin takes the 5-set thriller vs. Nebraska; Salt Lake sweeps Houston.
* MLV: Columbus spoils Atlanta’s home opener (3-1) despite Leah Edmond’s scoring.
* Block D: AU Basketball:
* New team identities: Gold Rush, Glow, Rhythm, Eclipse.
* Season tips off Feb 4.
* The Close: Your weekend viewing assignment.
Show Notes & Links:
* Unrivaled: Tonight’s Schedule on TNT/truTV (https://www.unrivaled.basketball/schedule)
* Volleyball: LOVB Results (https://www.lovb.com) | MLV Schedule (https://provolleyball.com)
* WNBPA: Updates on the new Player Hubs and negotiations.
Quote of the Day: “We are literally looking at a calendar with zero offseason.”
If you like rolling with me on Ms. Main Event, do not be shy. Tap in on Substack, hop over to YouTube, jump into the convo on Threads, or lurk on Instagram and Facebook. I am even on BlueSky trying to figure that place out.
It is all the same handle: @MsMainEventPod.
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