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Sportly

Immigrantly Media

Sportly by Immigrantly Media takes you beyond the scoreboard to uncover the captivating stories, hidden histories, and rich cultural legacies that make sports truly unforgettable. Hosted by Emmy-winning investigative journalist Kavitha A. Davidson, 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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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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22:42

Inside the Rise of The Mongolz: Asia’s New eSports...

Sportly ·

2025/07/28

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://immigrantlys-newsletter.beehiiv.com/subscribe⁠ At the 2025 BLAST.TV Austin Major, one of the most-watched Counter-Strike tournaments in history, a team from Mongolia shocked the eSports world. The Mongolz, a scrappy underdog squad, defeated powerhouse FaZe Clan and

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20:46

Beyond the Pom Poms: The Athleticism and Culture of...

Sportly ·

2025/07/14

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://immigrantlys-newsletter.beehiiv.com/subscribe⁠ With the new season of America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders out on Netflix, there’s been a lot of conversation around pay equity, body standards, and what it really takes to be a professional cheerleader. So

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31:23

Strawberries, Sneakers & Scandals: The Traditions...

Sportly ·

2025/07/07

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://immigrantlys-newsletter.beehiiv.com/subscribe⁠ Why does Wimbledon still require all-white outfits? Why do fans queue overnight just for a chance to buy tickets? And what do strawberries and cream have to do with elite tennis? In this episode of Sportly, host Kavitha

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24:13

Let Them Race? McLaren Vs. Red Bull’s F1 Strategy War

Sportly ·

2025/06/30

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://immigrantlys-newsletter.beehiiv.com/subscribe⁠ What happens when McLaren lets its star drivers race without limits and Red Bull doesn’t? In this special F1 season episode, Sportly dives deep into one of the most controversial aspects of Formula 1- driver

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21:56

The World Cup Hack: How Diaspora Players Are...

Sportly ·

2025/06/23

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://immigrantlys-newsletter.beehiiv.com/subscribe⁠ What happens when national pride meets global identity? Morocco’s epic World Cup run in 2022 wasn’t just a Cinderella story; it was a masterclass in building a team from abroad. In this episode of Sportly, host Kavitha

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20:08

How Japan Flipped the Script on America’s National...

Sportly ·

2025/06/16

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://immigrantlys-newsletter.beehiiv.com/subscribe⁠ This episode is brought to you by Zocdoc. Stop putting off those doctor appointments and Visit Zocdoc.com/Sportly to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today. In this episode of Sportly, we dive into the

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23:45

Hot dog! Hot dog! Hot dog! (Oct 2024)

Sportly ·

2025/06/09

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://immigrantlys-newsletter.beehiiv.com/subscribe⁠ This episode is brought to you by Zocdoc. Stop putting off those doctor appointments and Visit Zocdoc.com/Sportly to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today. We are back with one of our fan-favorite episodes in

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