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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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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.

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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.

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Recent Guests

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
Steve Cole
Co-founder of Lunge Run Club
Lunge Dating App
Episode: Running: From Survival to Swipe Right
Chris Sockalexis
Tribal Historic Preservation Officer with the Penobscot Nation
Penobscot Nation
Episode: Running: From Survival to Swipe Right

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Kavitha A. Davidson
Host of the podcast, Kavitha A. Davidson is an Emmy-winning investigative journalist known for her insightful discussions on sports, culture, and representation.

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#227
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#131
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#187
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#27
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#55
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#58
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How Toronto Blue Jays Became Canada's Team
Q: Have the Blue Jays been able to fill that void for a lot of Expos fans who find themselves teamless?
Yes, absolutely. In Quebec, across Canada, they have been able to ignite that excitement.
How Toronto Blue Jays Became Canada's Team
Q: How does it feel in Toronto right now with the Blue Jays back in the World Series for the first time in 32 years?
It's pretty electric. The city's rallied around these Blue Jays all year long, and people had a lot of fun with the team.
March Madness, NIL, and the Future of College Sports with Nicole Auerbach
Q: How has public opinion shifted regarding college athletes being paid?
Nicole notes a significant shift after Johnny Manziel's situation, where people recognized the unfairness of athletes being restricted while others profited.
March Madness, NIL, and the Future of College Sports with Nicole Auerbach
Q: What are your predictions for the men's NCAA tournament?
Nicole predicts Auburn as the number one overall seed along with Houston and Tennessee, noting the strong performance of teams and potential surprises.
Racing Beyond Limits: Nicole Teeny’s 50-Mile Showdown with a Horse
Q: What was your goal when you set out to race a horse?
My goal was more than just the race itself; it symbolized my independence and the control I wanted to regain over my body after my diagnosis.

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This podcast offers a rich exploration of sports beyond just scores and statistics, uncovering the fascinating stories and historical contexts that define various games. With a focus on diversity and cultural heritage, episodes delve into lesser-known rivalries, iconic moments, and the evolution of traditions within sports culture, like the significance of the national anthem. The host, an Emmy-winning investigative journalist, brings insightful discussions that naturally integrate heartwarming anecdotes and critical commentary on current issues surrounding sports, aiming to enhance listeners' appreciation of the games they love. It seeks to tell compelling narratives that resonate with audiences who value both sports and cultural storytell... more

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2. Seema Kumari
3. Shireen Ahmed
4. Jane McManus
5. Sayuri Guthrie-Shimizu
6. Miriam Walker Khan
7. Janja Garnbret
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