Sportly podcast

Sportly

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 moments, lesser-known rivalries, and the fascinating evolution of traditions like the national anthem in American sports, Sportly is here to expand your love of the game. Each episode explores stories that transcend stats, celebrating the diversity of players, the cultures they represent, and the unique events that shape our favorite sports. Tune in every Monday for thought-provoking insights, heartwarming anecdotes, and thrilling highlights that make you see the games you love in a whole new way. Sportly is the podcast companion for your commute, workout, or downtime—bringing sports to life wherever you listen. Host: Kavitha A. Davidson Producer: Saadia Khan & Shei Yu Content Writers: Michaela Strauther & Kavitha A. Davidson, Jonathan Hazel & Kavitha A Davidson Sound Design & Content Editor: Paroma Chakravarty Theme Music: Simon Hutchinson Other Music: Epidemic Sound Cover Art Design: Sarah DiMichele Follow us on IG @immigrantlypods Twitter @Immigrantly_pod TikTok @Immigrantly Subscribe to our Patreon Sportly is an Immigrantly Media Production For advertising inquiries, please email at info@immigrantlypod.com

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 moments, lesser-known rivalries, and the fascinating evolution of traditions like the national anthem in American sports, Sportly is here to expand your love of the game. Each episode explores stories that transcend stats, celebrating the diversity of players, the cultures they represent, and the unique events that shape our favorite sports. Tune in every Monday for thought-provoking insights, heartwarming anecdotes, and thrilling highlights that make you see the games you love in a whole new way. Sportly is the podcast companion for your commute, workout, or downtime—bringing sports to life wherever you listen. Host: Kavitha A. Davidson Producer: Saadia Khan & Shei Yu Content Writers: Michaela Strauther & Kavitha A. Davidson, Jonathan Hazel & Kavitha A Davidson Sound Design & Content Editor: Paroma Chakravarty Theme Music: Simon Hutchinson Other Music: Epidemic Sound Cover Art Design: Sarah DiMichele Follow us on IG @immigrantlypods Twitter @Immigrantly_pod TikTok @Immigrantly Subscribe to our Patreon Sportly is an Immigrantly Media Production For advertising inquiries, please email at info@immigrantlypod.com

 

#61

From Palermo’s to The Sports Bra: Inside the Evolution of the American Sports Bar

What do beer-soaked bleachers, immigrant taverns, and feminist bar owners have in common? ... more

06 Oct 2025

34 MINS

34:10

06 Oct 2025


#60

From Rural India to Harvard: The Power of Girls Soccer

In this powerful solo Sportly episode, Kavitha Davidson takes listeners inside her travels... more

29 Sep 2025

23 MINS

23:54

29 Sep 2025


#59

From Stumps to Stadiums: How Cricket Became an International Sporting Phenomenon (July 2024)

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22 Sep 2025

37 MINS

37:59

22 Sep 2025


#58

Free Agency and Players Unions: How Athletes Won the Fight for their Rights

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15 Sep 2025

31 MINS

31:06

15 Sep 2025


#57

Who Gets to Play? Shireen Ahmed on Equity & Belonging In Sports

In this episode of Sportly, host Kavitha Davidson sits down with award-winning journalist ... more

08 Sep 2025

1 HR 03 MINS

1:03:16

08 Sep 2025


#56

From Venus Williams to the Yankees: Kavitha’s New York Sports Love Letter

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01 Sep 2025

22 MINS

22:31

01 Sep 2025


#55

Inside Women’s Sports: Jane McManus on Money, Media And the WNBA

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25 Aug 2025

52 MINS

52:01

25 Aug 2025


#54

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

From the 1973 “Battle of the Sexes” to Venus Williams’ historic push at Wimbledon, women a... more

18 Aug 2025

32 MINS

32:31

18 Aug 2025


#53

J.J Watt on Skates, Michelle Kwan’s Big Gamble And Emily Scott’s Olympic Hustle

Before JJ Watt became an NFL star, he was a promising hockey player. Before Michelle Kwan ... more

11 Aug 2025

22 MINS

22:15

11 Aug 2025


#52

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

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04 Aug 2025

32 MINS

32:33

04 Aug 2025


#51

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

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28 Jul 2025

22 MINS

22:42

28 Jul 2025


#50

Beyond the Pom Poms: The Athleticism and Culture of Professional Cheerleading (Dec 2024)

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14 Jul 2025

20 MINS

20:46

14 Jul 2025


#49

Strawberries, Sneakers & Scandals: The Traditions That Define Wimbledon

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07 Jul 2025

30 MINS

30:23

07 Jul 2025


#48

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

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30 Jun 2025

24 MINS

24:13

30 Jun 2025


#47

The World Cup Hack: How Diaspora Players Are Rewriting Soccer’s Rules

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23 Jun 2025

21 MINS

21:56

23 Jun 2025


#46

How Japan Flipped the Script on America’s National Pastime: The Global Rise of Baseball

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16 Jun 2025

20 MINS

20:08

16 Jun 2025


#45

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

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09 Jun 2025

23 MINS

23:45

09 Jun 2025


#44

Fitbits, Vests & Surveillance: The Double-Edged Future of Athletic Tech

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02 Jun 2025

22 MINS

22:43

02 Jun 2025


#43

Bend It Like Miriam: Platform Sneakers, Javelin Tattoos & Breaking Sports Norms

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19 May 2025

34 MINS

34:03

19 May 2025


#42

How Field Hockey Helped Shape Women’s Sports in America

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12 May 2025

21 MINS

21:12

12 May 2025


#41

The 2025 Kentucky Derby Was a Hit But Is Horse Racing Dying?

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05 May 2025

19 MINS

19:26

05 May 2025