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Sportly

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Sportly is hosted by Emmy-winning investigative journalist Kavitha A. Davidson. Created by Immigrantly Media, it takes you beyond the scoreboard to uncover the hidden histories and rich cultural legacies that make sports truly unforgettable. Sportly brings listeners a fresh perspective on sports each week—did you know that the oldest international cricket rivalry is between the United States and Canada? Or that the NBA’s first minority player was of Asian descent? With deep dives into iconic

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45:42

Has the World Baseball Classic Outgrown Team USA?

Sportly ·

2026/03/19

The World Baseball Classic has been electric - packed stadiums, global stars, and teams playing with a level of joy that Major League Baseball doesn’t always capture. So why does Team USA feel like the only team not having any fun? In this episode, Kavitha Davidson breaks down what the WBC is revealing about baseball right now: from questions around leadership and “vibes” on the U.S. roster to the bigger issue of American exceptionalism in a sport that has always been global. We also get into the

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48:36

Feed Drop: AITA? I'm Co-Hosting the World Cup with...

Sportly ·

2026/03/12

In 2018, when the United States, Mexico, and Canada were selected to co-host this year’s World Cup, it sounded like fun: three friendly democracies throwing the world's biggest soccer party.LOL. LMAO, even. To kick off Season 2 of An American Game, Tom and Kirk take a look at our (longer than you think) soccer history with our northern and southern neighbors and put some color back on what’s become a pretty crude, black-and-white picture. Because despite all the recent division, we’re actually

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28:10

How Formula One Driver Management Decides Champions...

Sportly ·

2026/03/05

This is a re-run of Sportly's June 2025 episode: "Let Them Race? McLaren Vs. Red Bull’s F1 Strategy War "What happens when McLaren lets its star drivers race without limits and Red Bull doesn’t? The 2026 Formula One season is officially a "hard reset" for the sport. With a total regulation overhaul, cars are becoming smaller, lighter, and more complex. Drivers will now juggle 50/50 hybrid power units and active aerodynamics while fighting for position with a brand-new "Overtake Mode". As the

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50:52

Feed Drop: Making Sense of Global Qualifying for the...

Sportly ·

2026/02/26

In this feed drop episode, Tamerra and Jillian, hosts of the Full Time podcast, set the stage for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil. They break down how qualifiers work and examine disparity in resources and opportunities across countries. While the U.S. women’s national team has been playing friendly after friendly, plenty of the rest of the world has already started their qualification paths to the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil. So, what is the state of World Cup qualifying

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54:01

Sarah Spain Breaks Down Olympic Drama & Women’s Ice...

Sportly ·

2026/02/19

This week on Sportly, Sarah Spain joins host Kavitha Davidson from the Winter Olympics to break down the biggest sports controversies of the past week, from viral outrage cycles to political optics, and what they reveal about media literacy in the age of social media.We unpack how misinformation spreads during global sporting events, why certain Olympic moments get amplified (and others distorted), and why it’s critical to separate fact from narrative, especially when politics, gender, and

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56:45

Why This Is America’s Best Figure Skating Team at the...

Sportly ·

2026/02/12

In this episode of Sportly, host Kavitha Davidson sits down with figure skating expert Jackie Wong to break down the unprecedented comeback story that has the skating world buzzing.For the first time in 24 years, Team USA is sending three legitimate Olympic medal contenders to compete in women's figure skating at the Milano Cortina Olympics. Meet the Triple Threat: Amber Glenn (26) - Three-time consecutive US Champion, landing triple axels with remarkable consistency Alyssa Liu (20) - Youngest

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60:02

Patriots vs. Seahawks: Redemption, Revenge, and a...

Sportly ·

2026/02/05

Eleven years after one of the most defining moments in Super Bowl history, the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks face each other again in Super Bowl 60, with the media framing the matchup as a story of redemption and revenge. On this episode of Sportly, host Kavitha Davidson is joined by NFL reporter and Hall of Fame voter Lindsay Jones to examine why that narrative still resonates and where it starts to fall apart. From Seattle’s evolution into a defense-first team and Sam Darnold’s

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66:42

Feed Drop: Have A Dance Party And Lighten Up with...

Sportly ·

2026/01/29

Today's feed drop is from Good Game with Sarah Spain.Olympic hockey legend Angela Ruggiero joins Sarah to discuss what hockey has given her on and off the ice, how she thinks the PWHL will impact U.S./Canada dynamics in Milan, and how she’s seen media coverage change since she helped Team USA win the first-ever Olympic hockey gold in 1998. Find out more about Good Game with Sarah Spain here. * Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com TikTok: @Spain.Sarah Instagram:

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43:26

Will the Enhanced Games Redefine Doping and the...

Sportly ·

2026/01/19

What happens when elite athletes are allowed and encouraged to use performance-enhancing drugs? In this episode of Sportly, host Kavitha Davidson is joined by sports journalist Jacob Whitehead to examine the launch of the Enhanced Games, a proposed international sporting competition that openly permits the use of FDA-approved performance enhancers. The conversation explores how decades of doping scandals from cycling and track to state-sponsored programs created the conditions for a project that

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84:30

Will Heated Rivalry Make Hockey More Inclusive?

Sportly ·

2026/01/12

We don’t usually talk about TV on Sportly. But Heated Rivalry made it impossible not to.What started as a quiet adaptation of a romance novel turned into a full-blown cultural moment—one that pulled queer love, masculinity, and hockey’s long-standing blind spots into the spotlight. NHL teams referenced it. Fans debated it. Players quietly recognized themselves in it. So what exactly did this show tap into, and why now? Kavitha Davidson is joined by sports historian Dr. Amira Rose Davis and

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26:40

Courtside Stories: Rivalries, Redemption, and Prison...

Sportly ·

2025/12/29

What if a basketball game could offer more than just a win? For the final episode of 2025, we revisit San Quentin, where the Golden State Warriors face off against incarcerated players in a decade-long rivalry that’s redefining second chances. But are these programs as beneficial as they seem, or do they risk perpetuating systemic injustices?From historic prison sports leagues to global initiatives like the Twinning Project, host Kavitha A. Davidson uncovers the untold stories of how sports

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21:32

2025 in Sports: Legacy, Scandals, and the Stories...

Sportly ·

2025/12/22

As 2025 comes to a close, Sportly looks back at a year that reshaped sports far beyond the scoreboard. Host Kavitha Davidson reflects on defining moments across leagues and borders—from historic performances by A’ja Wilson and Shohei Ohtani to the cultural impact of the NBA’s new media era, the resurgence of tennis rivalries, and the continued growth of women’s sports. This year-end episode revisits some of Sportly’s most meaningful stories, including the political legacy of ping-pong diplomacy,

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47:42

Joon Lee on the Cost of Being a Sports Fan

Sportly ·

2025/12/15

Former ESPN journalist Joon Lee joins Sportly host Kavida Davidson for a wide-ranging, candid conversation about what comes after leaving the sports media “mothership” and why the industry is undergoing a fundamental shift.Lee reflects on being laid off from ESPN, how the brand continues to shape credibility long after his departure, and why sports media has become increasingly decentralized. He breaks down the real cost of being a sports fan today, from fragmented streaming services and rising

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32:50

From Palermo’s to The Sports Bra: Inside the...

Sportly ·

2025/12/08

Sports journalist, Kavitha Davidson explores how bars once built for straight, white men evolved to include women, immigrants, and queer communities, creating a new sports culture. (This is a re-run of a popular Sportly episode.)What do beer-soaked bleachers, immigrant taverns, and feminist bar owners have in common? They all shaped the modern American sports bar. From Palermo’s Tavern in St. Louis, often recognized as America’s first sports bar, to The Sports Bra in Portland, the first bar

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55:28

The NCAA’s Financial Freefall with Jesse Dougherty

Sportly ·

2025/12/01

College sports aren’t just expensive; they are financially upside down. In this episode of Sportly, host Kavitha Davidson sits down with Washington Post college sports reporter Jesse Dougherty for a sharp, clear-eyed breakdown of the NCAA’s spiraling money crisis.The episode cuts through the noise to explain: Why coaching salaries and buyouts have exploded to NFL-level numbers How the new $20 million athlete compensation model actually works Why boosters now influence hiring and firing more

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24:11

The Haudenosaunee Created Lacrosse, but They’re Still...

Sportly ·

2025/11/24

Lacrosse didn’t begin in prep-school hallways or elite East Coast programs; its roots sit firmly with the Haudenosaunee, the Indigenous creators of North America’s oldest sport. As lacrosse returns to the Olympic stage for the first time in 75 years, the community that invented the game may once again be left on the sidelines.In this episode of Sportly, the host Kavitha Davidson dives into the powerful, often erased history of lacrosse, from a thousand-year-old ceremonial game to the packed 2015

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20:30

Is Steph Curry Walking Away With Under Armour's Future?

Sportly ·

2025/11/17

Steph Curry is officially leaving Under Armour, ending one of the most surprising and influential athlete-brand partnerships in modern sports history. But how did a relationship that reshaped sneaker culture, revived an apparel company, and built a $173 million business line come undone? In this episode of Sportly, host Kavitha Davidson breaks down the full story from the now-infamous Nike meeting where executives called him “Stefan,” to Curry becoming the face of Under Armour, to the brand’s

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25:08

Inside the NBA’s Struggle to Keep the Game Honest

Sportly ·

2025/11/10

In this episode of Sportly, host Kavitha Davidson investigates the rapidly unraveling world of NBA betting, where a player’s performance, injury reports, and gambling odds collide in ways that threaten the game itself.From Terry Rozier’s flagged exit and Jontay Porter’s ban for betting on his own games to sweeping federal indictments and mafia-backed gambling rings, this story isn’t just about bad actors; it’s about a league that opened the door to legal sports betting and may have lost control of

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24:23

Pulling Goat In Buzkashi: the Controversial National...

Sportly ·

2025/11/03

In this episode of Sportly, host Kavitha Davidson takes you into the world of Buzkashi, beyond the dust and spectacle to uncover how a game played with a headless goat became a symbol of Afghan pride, politics, and power.From its rumored roots in Genghis Khan’s army to its modern-day revival under Taliban rule, Buzkashi mirrors Afghanistan itself, proud, complex, and deeply resilient. Discover how elite riders rise from poverty to fame, why warlords and politicians have long used the sport to

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48:13

How Toronto Blue Jays Became Canada's Team

Sportly ·

2025/10/27

For the first time in 32 years, the Toronto Blue Jays are back in the World Series, and all of Canada is rallying behind them. In this episode of Sportly, host Kavitha Davidson dives into how the Blue Jays rekindled Canada’s love for baseball, from George Springer’s unforgettable homer to Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s storybook rise.Guest Zach Vanasse, a lifelong Canadian baseball fan and former Expos devotee, joins to explore how the Blue Jays became Canada’s team, what that means for Quebec, for

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