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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 C... more

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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 ar... more

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 cu... more

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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 lai... more

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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.)

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Joon Lee
Former ESPN and Bleacher Report reporter, now an independent sports journalist
Episode: Joon Lee on the Cost of Being a Sports Fan
Jesse Dougherty
College Sports Reporter at The Washington Post
The Washington Post
Episode: The NCAA’s Financial Freefall with Jesse Dougherty
Zach Vanasse
A native Canadian who grew up an Expos fan outside of Montreal and has now lived in Toronto for 15 years.
Episode: How Toronto Blue Jays Became Canada's Team
Seema Kumari
Graduate of the Yuwa program and Harvard alumnus
Episode: From Rural India to Harvard: The Power of Girls Soccer
Shireen Ahmed
A multi-platform journalist, accomplished speaker, and advocate for equity in sports.
CBC Sports, Toronto Metropolitan University
Episode: Who Gets to Play? Shireen Ahmed on Equity & Belonging In Sports
Jane McManus
Author, journalist, and educator, currently teaching at Columbia University. Former columnist and radio host at ESPN, and beat writer for the New York Jets.
Columbia University
Episode: Inside Women’s Sports: Jane McManus on Money, Media And the WNBA
Sayuri Guthrie-Shimizu
Professor of History at Rice University
Rice University
Episode: How Japan Flipped the Script on America’s National Pastime: The Global Rise of Baseball
Miriam Walker Khan
Founder of Brown Girl Sport and diversity and inclusion reporter at Sky Sports.
Sky Sports
Episode: Bend It Like Miriam: Platform Sneakers, Javelin Tattoos & Breaking Sports Norms
Janja Garnbret
First female Olympic gold medalist in competitive climbing
Slovenian National Climbing Team
Episode: The Rivalry, The Rock, The Revolution

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Kavitha A. Davidson
Emmy-winning investigative journalist known for her insightful storytelling and exploration of diverse narratives in sports.

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#249
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#84
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#163
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Joon Lee on the Cost of Being a Sports Fan
Q: Can you go through some of those solutions that you offered regarding gambling?
I think that there should just be a way for the average person to access broadcast networks without having to buy an antenna.
Joon Lee on the Cost of Being a Sports Fan
Q: You also wrote about something that I've been thinking about, which is that teams and leagues have always understood that they need to maintain long-term fan loyalty and affinity, and the community is the way to do that ...
A lot of people talk about the death of monoculture. Sports is one of the last things that can give America a sense of monoculture.
Joon Lee on the Cost of Being a Sports Fan
Q: I wanted to talk to you about your op-ed on it. But before that... what that departure was like for you?
In some ways, I resonate with that statement. The industry has changed, and ESPN's place in sports culture has become decentralized.
Joon Lee on the Cost of Being a Sports Fan
Q: Can you just summarize for our listeners what your argument is about what has led to this moment of sports being so expensive for the average fan?
A lot of it ties to the collapse of the cable bundle and sports fans not watching TV as much, and leagues trying to find a way to bring young fans back to watching sports.
The NCAA’s Financial Freefall with Jesse Dougherty
Q: Could you break down when people talk about the cost of college sports being out of control, what are they referring to?
It refers to the fact that coaches are often the highest-paid employees in a state, and the allowance for revenue sharing and increased athlete compensation has compounded budget balancing issues for public universities.

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What is Sportly about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Focusing on the cultural and historical contexts surrounding sports, the episodes uncover significant narratives that often go unnoticed. Themes explored include the societal impact of sports, the evolution of sports culture, and the diverse backgrounds of athletes, highlighting lesser-known rivalries and groundbreaking moments. The discussion ranges from iconic figures and events in American sports, like the influence of the national anthem, to international stories, such as cricket's unique history between the United States and Canada. The compelling storytelling aims to broaden listeners' perceptions of sports by incorporating personal anecdotes and societal critiques, making it appealing for both casual fans and sports enthusiasts looki... more

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1. Joon Lee
2. Jesse Dougherty
3. Zach Vanasse
4. Seema Kumari
5. Shireen Ahmed
6. Jane McManus
7. Sayuri Guthrie-Shimizu
8. Miriam Walker Khan

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