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Sportly

Immigrantly Media

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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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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23:57

The Trash Picking World Cup You Didn’t Know Existed

Sportly ·

2025/10/20

In this episode of Sportly, host Kavitha Davidson dives into how Spogomi became the world’s most unexpectedly competitive eco sport and why it might just change the way we see clean-up duty. Every year, hundreds of athletes from around the world gather in Tokyo, not for soccer, but for trash. It’s called Spogomi, short for Sport + Gomi (the Japanese word for garbage). Competitors race through the streets with tongs and color-coded bags, collecting litter for points, strategy, and glory. What

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20:49

Turf Wars: Why NFL Players Are Demanding Grass Over...

Sportly ·

2025/10/13

When Malik Nabers’ knee buckled at MetLife Stadium, it reignited an old question: Is artificial turf silently destroying NFL careers? In this episode of Sportly, host Kavitha Davidson investigates the ongoing turf-versus-grass debate from Aaron Rodgers’ 2023 Achilles tear on turf to Odell Beckham Jr.’s viral plea to “get rid of the turf.”Kavitha unpacks the NFLPA’s 2023 survey, where 92% of players said they prefer natural grass, and explores why many still believe turf contributes to non-contact

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34:10

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

Sportly ·

2025/10/06

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 dedicated entirely to women’s sports, this episode traces how these spaces became America’s unofficial living rooms. Host Kavitha Davidson explores how bars once built for men evolved into inclusive hubs that celebrate women’s,

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23:54

From Rural India to Harvard: The Power of Girls Soccer

Sportly ·

2025/09/29

In this powerful solo Sportly episode, Kavitha Davidson takes listeners inside her travels to Jharkhand, India, where she witnessed the life-changing work of Yuwa School. What began when village girls asked American educator Franz Gastler to teach soccer has grown into a movement fighting child marriage, trafficking, and illiteracy. Kavitha shares stories of resilience from girls waking before dawn to practice safely, to graduates like Seema Kumari, who journeyed from rural fields to earning a

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37:59

From Stumps to Stadiums: How Cricket Became an...

Sportly ·

2025/09/22

Keep up with Sportly on Instagram: ⁠@sportlypod⁠Don't forget to subscribe to our newsletter, Hyphenly; it's our no-fluff love letter with hot takes, heartfelt stories, and all the feels of living in between cultures. Come for the nuance, stay for the vibes! Link below https://hyphenly.beehiiv.com In this special re-run of Sportly’s very first episode, host Kavitha Davidson unpacks cricket’s remarkable journey: from its origins in the English countryside to its rise as South Asia’s most

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31:06

Free Agency and Players Unions: How Athletes Won the...

Sportly ·

2025/09/15

Keep up with Sportly on Instagram: @sportlypod Don't forget to subscribe to our newsletter, Hyphenly; it's our no-fluff love letter with hot takes, heartfelt stories, and all the feels of living in between cultures. Come for the nuance, stay for the vibes! Link below https://hyphenly.beehiiv.com On this episode of Sportly, host Kavitha Davidson takes listeners deep into the history of free agency across Major League Baseball, the NBA, and the NFL. From Catfish Hunter’s landmark arbitration case

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63:16

Who Gets to Play? Shireen Ahmed on Sports, Equity &...

Sportly ·

2025/09/08

Don't forget to subscribe to our newsletter, Hyphenly; it's our no-fluff love letter with hot takes, heartfelt stories, and all the feels of living in between cultures. Come for the nuance, stay for the vibes! Link belowhttps://hyphenly.beehiiv.com What does it mean to love a sport that wasn’t built for you? In this episode of Sportly, host Kavitha Davidson sits down with award-winning journalist and advocate Shireen Ahmed to explore the intersections of immigrant identity, sports fandom, and

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22:31

From Venus Williams to the Yankees: Kavitha’s New...

Sportly ·

2025/09/01

Don't forget to subscribe to our newsletter, Hyphenly; it's our no-fluff love letter with hot takes, heartfelt stories, and all the feels of living in between cultures. Come for the nuance, stay for the vibes! Link below https://hyphenly.beehiiv.com In this special solo episode of Sportly, host Kavitha Davidson steps out from the sidelines to share her most unforgettable sports moments of the year from her 20th straight US Open and Venus Williams’ inspiring return to the electric energy of Opening

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52:01

Inside Women’s Sports: Jane McManus on Money, Media...

Sportly ·

2025/08/25

Don't forget to subscribe to our newsletter, Hyphenly; it's our no-fluff love letter with hot takes, heartfelt stories, and all the feels of living in between cultures. Come for the nuance, stay for the vibes! Link belowhttps://hyphenly.beehiiv.com Women’s sports aren’t a “niche” anymore, they’re a booming business. In this episode of Sportly, Kavitha Davidson talks with Jane McManus, a longtime journalist, ESPN alum, and director of Marist College’s Center for Sports Communication, about her

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32:31

Battle of the Sexes and Beyond: Women Athletes Vs....

Sportly ·

2025/08/18

Don't forget to subscribe to our newsletter, Hyphenly; it's our no-fluff love letter with hot takes, heartfelt stories, and all the feels of living in between cultures. Come for the nuance, stay for the vibes! Link belowhttps://hyphenly.beehiiv.com From the 1973 “Battle of the Sexes” to Venus Williams’ historic push at Wimbledon, women athletes have fought tirelessly for equal pay. In this episode of Sportly, host Kavitha Davidson explores how Billie Jean King, the “Original 9,” and Venus

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22:15

J.J Watt on Skates, Michelle Kwan’s Big Gamble And...

Sportly ·

2025/08/11

Don't forget to subscribe to our newsletter, Hyphenly; it's our no-fluff love letter with hot takes, heartfelt stories, and all the feels of living in between cultures. Come for the nuance, stay for the vibes! Link belowhttps://hyphenly.beehiiv.com Before JJ Watt became an NFL star, he was a promising hockey player. Before Michelle Kwan became a world champion, her family made an unthinkable sacrifice. Add Olympic speed skater Emily Scott’s fight to stay in the game, and you get a story about the

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32:33

A League of Their Own: The Real History of Women’s...

Sportly ·

2025/08/04

Don't forget to subscribe to our newsletter, Hyphenly; it's our no-fluff love letter with hot takes, heartfelt stories, and all the feels of living in between cultures. Come for the nuance, stay for the vibes! Link below https://hyphenly.beehiiv.com From 1940s champions like the Rockford Peaches to Mo’ne Davis’s Little League World Series shutout, women have been rewriting baseball history for over a century. Host Kavitha Davidson uncovers the rivalries, rule changes, and unsung pioneers,

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