Sportly

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 Follow us on IG @sportlypod Twitter @Immigrantly_pod TikTok @Immigrantly Subscribe to our Patreon Sportly is an Immigrantly Media Production For advertising inquiries, please email at info@immigrantlypod.com

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Episoder(95)

Joon Lee on the Cost of Being a Sports Fan

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 undergoi...

15 Des 202547min

From Palermo’s to The Sports Bra: Inside the Evolution of the American Sports Bar (October 2025)

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 o...

8 Des 202532min

The NCAA’s Financial Freefall with Jesse Dougherty

College sports aren’t just expensive; they are financially upside down. In this episode of Sportly, host Kavitha Davidson sits down with Washington Post college sports reporter Jesse Dougherty for a s...

1 Des 202555min

The Haudenosaunee Created Lacrosse, but They’re Still Fighting to Play Under Their Own Flag

Lacrosse didn’t begin in prep-school hallways or elite East Coast programs; its roots sit firmly with the Haudenosaunee, the Indigenous creators of North America’s oldest sport. As lacrosse returns to...

24 Nov 202524min

Is Steph Curry Walking Away With Under Armour's Future?

Steph Curry is officially leaving Under Armour, ending one of the most surprising and influential athlete-brand partnerships in modern sports history. But how did a relationship that reshaped sneaker ...

17 Nov 202520min

Inside the NBA’s Struggle to Keep the Game Honest

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 threate...

10 Nov 202525min

Pulling Goat In Buzkashi: the Controversial National Sport of Afghanistan

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,...

3 Nov 202524min

How Toronto Blue Jays Became Canada's Team

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...

27 Okt 202549min