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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 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: Paroma Chakravarty
Executive Producer: Saadia Khan
Content Writers: Emmanuelle Monahan & Kavitha A. Davidson
Sound Design & Content Editor: Paroma Chakravarty
Theme Music: Simon Hutchinson
Other Music: Epidemic Sound
Cover Art Design: Sarah DiMichele
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- BMX Ace Daniel Sandoval on Riding to Victory Through the Pain · 50 minDaniel Sandoval has spent two decades near the top of action sports, and this year he helped deliver one of the wildest finishes in X Games League history, riding through…
- How the Extreme Games Evolved Into the X Games League · 25 minThis week, Kavitha Davidson traces how ESPN's X Games built the stage that made Tony Hawk, Dave Mirra, Travis Pastrana, and Shaun White into household names - and how it's…
- The Star-Spangled Banner's Sporting Journey [July 2024] · 37 minStep into the bleachers of Comiskey Park, where the Boston Red Sox face off against the Chicago Cubs in the 1918 World Series. With America deep in the throes of World War I…
- Feed Drop: All Bets Are Off: How Sports Gambling Has Conquered the World [Burn It All Down] · 1 h 23 minSportly is handing over the feed to our friends at Burn It All Down today. Listen to our previous episode with Amira and Jessica on Heated Rivalry here. Amira, Brenda, and…
- How Pakistan Women's Football Survived to Make Its FIFA Debut · 15 minFor decades, Pakistan's women football had no federation support, no funding, and no path to international competition. They built their own anyway, starting with a single club…
- Why a Basketball Court Belongs in Every Prison (January 2025) · 27 minThis episode is a rerun of "Courtside Stories: Rivalries, Redemption, and Prison Reform?" Prison sports are about to become California law. Before the policy fight, hear from…
- FIFA Series: The World Cup Is Over, but There Are Unanswered Questions · 1 h 31 minIn the final episode of our FIFA series, host Kavitha Davidson sits down with Jeff Rueter, soccer correspondent for The Guardian US and formerly a staff writer at The Athletic…
- Kabaddi 101: Tag, Tackle, Triumph (March 2025) · 26 minPart wrestling, part tag, part martial arts, and all breath control. In this episode, Kavitha dives into the world of kabaddi, the high-octane South Asian sport that's quietly…
- FIFA Series: What World Cup Fans Are Discovering About the Real America · 24 minWorld Cup 2026 fan culture takes center stage as Kavitha Davidson explores the viral moments defining this tournament - from Scottish fans turning Boston into "New Scotland" to…
- Dinking Around: The Rise of Pickleball (September 2024) · 28 minSportly was recently featured in Forbes, where Kavitha spoke about what makes this show's approach to sports storytelling different. Read it here…
- Strawberries, Sneakers & Scandals: The Traditions That Define Wimbledon (July 2025) · 31 minWhy 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?…
- Knicks Special: How All of America Was Rooting for New York · 37 minThe Knicks won the NBA championship for the first time since 1973, and so Kavitha Davidson threw out our production schedule. In this special episode, she recaps her chaotic…
- FIFA Series: Who Gets Rich When the World Cup Comes to Town? · 45 minThe FIFA World Cup 2026 is here, and with it comes the familiar promise: billions in economic activity, a tourism boom, and a windfall for host cities across the United States…
- Dave Zirin on Media Narratives and the Politics of Sports (Dec 2024) · 44 minThis week on Sportly, Kavitha Davidson sits down with acclaimed political sports writer Dave Zirin for a no-holds-barred conversation about the intersection of sports, politics…
- The World Cup Hack: How Diaspora Players Are Rewriting Soccer’s Rules (June 2025) · 24 minWhat 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…
- Jason Belmonte Was Born to Bowl But Is He the Greatest of All Time? · 54 minJason Belmonte or "Belmo" is widely considered one of the greatest bowlers in the history of the sport. However, if you ask him, he's not done yet. With 15 major championships…
- Feed Drop: Muhammad Ali - Boxing, Fame and The Trap | From Big Lives · 1 h 14 minWhat happens when a Black icon refuses to make white audiences comfortable? Today, we’re sharing a preview of a new podcast, Big Lives, and a special episode about Muhammad Ali…
- How Art But Make It Sports Matches Viral Sports Moments to Fine Art · 40 minThe creator of "Art But Make It Sports", LJ Rader, is a lifelong sports professional who has worked for NBC Sports, won an Emmy, and spent nearly a decade at Sportradar, all…
- Who Gets to Be a Pilates Girl? (April 2025) · 23 minThis is a re-run of Sportly's April 2025 episode: "Pilates Wasn't Always White - Here's What Changed " Pilates may be marketed as a path to wellness and elegance, but who is it…
- Why Baseball Might Be America's Most Spiritual Sport · 36 minWhat does faith have to do with baseball? More than you might think. "Baseball Beyond Belief" is a new documentary that explores the deep and often surprising connections between…
