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Women’s sports aren’t a “niche” anymore, they’re a booming business. In this episode of Sportly, Kavitha Davidson talks with Jane McManus, a longtime journalist, ESPN alum, and director of Marist College’s Center for Sports Communication, about her new book The Fast Track: Inside the Surging Business of Women’s Sports.

McManus has seen it all, from covering the New York Jets at the Daily News to teaching the next generation of reporters at Columbia University. She breaks down how the WNBA and women’s soccer went from second-thought coverage to record valuations (the Seattle Reign recently sold for $500 million), why Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese represent more than just on-court talent, and how fans, especially Gen Z, are reshaping the economics of the game.

They also dive into the tension between journalism and cheerleading in covering women’s sports, the WNBA’s ongoing collective bargaining fight, and why Venus Williams still redefines what’s possible at 44.

If you want to understand the money, media, and momentum behind women’s sports today, this conversation is the perfect playbook.

Host: Kavitha A. Davison | Producer: Paroma Chakravarty I Executive Producer: Saadia Khan | Content Writers: Kavitha Davidson I Fact Checking: Joseph Ruelas I Sound Designer & Editor: Paroma Chakravarty I Immigrantly Theme Music: Simon Hutchinson | Other Music: Epidemic Sound | Cover Art Graphic Designer: Sarah DiMichele

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From the 1973 “Battle of the Sexes” to Venus Williams’ historic push at Wimbledon, women athletes have fought tirelessly for equal pay. In this episode of Sportly, host Kavitha Davidson explores how Billie Jean King, the “Original 9,” and Venus Williams challenged tennis’ biggest institutions and how their activism paved the way for equal prize money at all four Grand Slams. But the fight didn’t stop there. Kavitha also traces the movement beyond tennis, from the US Women’s National Team’s lawsuit against U.S. Soccer to the WNBA players’ demand for fair revenue sharing. Tune in as the episode uncovers the victories, setbacks, and ongoing battles shaping the future of pay equity in sports.

Host: Kavitha A. Davison | Producer: Paroma Chakravarty I Executive Producer: Saadia Khan | Content Writers: Emmanuelle Monahan & Kavitha Davidson I Fact Checking: Joseph Ruelas I Sound Designer & Editor: Paroma Chakravarty I Immigrantly Theme Music: Simon Hutchinson | Other Music: Epidemic Sound | Cover Art Graphic Designer: Sarah DiMichele

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Before JJ Watt became an NFL star, he was a promising hockey player. Before Michelle Kwan became a world champion, her family made an unthinkable sacrifice. Add Olympic speed skater Emily Scott’s fight to stay in the game, and you get a story about the real price of sports dreams. In this Sportly episode, host Kavitha Davidson does a deep dive into the surprising financial roadblocks that nearly stopped these athletes and why talent isn’t the only thing it takes to win.

Host: Kavitha A. Davison | Producer: Paroma Chakravarty I Executive Producer: Saadia Khan | Content Writers: Nicholas Black & Kavitha Davidson I Fact Checking and Research: Joseph Ruelas I Sound Designer & Editor: Paroma Chakravarty I Immigrantly Theme Music: Simon Hutchinson | Other Music: Epidemic Sound | Cover Art Graphic Designer: Sarah DiMichele

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From 1940s champions like the Rockford Peaches to Mo’ne Davis’s Little League World Series shutout, women have been rewriting baseball history for over a century. Host Kavitha Davidson uncovers the rivalries, rule changes, and unsung pioneers, including Jackie Mitchell and Toni Stone, who proved the game was never just for men, and explores the fight to bring women’s baseball back to the professional stage.

Host: Kavitha A. Davison | Producer: Paroma Chakravarty & Shei Yu I Executive Producer: Saadia Khan | Content Writers: Nicholas Black, Shei Yu, & Kavitha Davidson I Fact Checking and Research: Joseph Ruelas I Sound Designer & Editor: Paroma Chakravarty I Immigrantly Theme Music: Simon Hutchinson | Other Music: Epidemic Sound | Cover Art Graphic Designer: Sarah DiMichele

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At the 2025 BLAST.TV Austin Major, one of the most-watched Counter-Strike tournaments in history, a team from Mongolia shocked the eSports world. The Mongolz, a scrappy underdog squad, defeated powerhouse FaZe Clan and became the first Mongolian team to reach a Major semifinal. In this episode of Sportly, host Kavitha Davidson dives into their improbable journey from LAN cafés in Darkhan to the global spotlight. With exclusive insight into the world of Counter-Strike 2, this story captures national pride, international recognition, and the evolution of eSports across borders.

Host: Kavitha A. Davison | Producer: Paroma Chakravarty & Shei Yu I Executive Producer: Saadia Khan | Content Writers: Nicholas Black, Shei Yu, & Kavitha Davidson I Fact Checking and Research: Joseph Ruelas I Sound Designer & Editor: Paroma Chakravarty I Immigrantly Theme Music: Simon Hutchinson | Other Music: Epidemic Sound | Cover Art Graphic Designer: Sarah DiMichele

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With the new season of America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders out on Netflix, there’s been a lot of conversation around pay equity, body standards, and what it really takes to be a professional cheerleader.

So this is the perfect moment to revisit one of our favorite episodes. It dives into the complex, often contradictory world of cheerleading, where empowerment and exploitation can collide in surprising ways. 

Host: Kavitha A. Davison | Producers: Saadia Khan & Shei Yu I Content Writers: Jonathan Hazel, Shei Yu & Kavitha A. Davidson I Sound Designer & Editor: Paroma Chakravarty I Immigrantly Theme Music: Simon Hutchinson | Other Music: Epidemic Sound | Cover Art Graphic Designer: Sarah DiMichele

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Why 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? In this episode of Sportly, host Kavitha Davidson serves up the fascinating traditions that make Wimbledon unlike any other Grand Slam. From Roger Federer’s orange soles to Serena Williams’ red shorts, this episode dives into the dress code controversies, the history of strawberries, and the passion behind the iconic Wimbledon queue. Kavitha also explores how this storied tournament is slowly evolving on its own terms.

Host: Kavitha A. Davison | Producer: Paroma Chakravarty I Executive Producer: Saadia Khan | Content Writers: Emmanuelle Monahan & Kavitha Davidson I Fact Checking and Research: Suhasini Patni I Sound Designer & Editor: Paroma Chakravarty I Immigrantly Theme Music: Simon Hutchinson | Other Music: Epidemic Sound | Cover Art Graphic Designer: Sarah DiMichele

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What happens when McLaren lets its star drivers race without limits and Red Bull doesn’t? In this special F1 season episode, Sportly dives deep into one of the most controversial aspects of Formula 1- driver management.

From Lando Norris's dramatic crash at the 2025 Canadian Grand Prix to Ferrari’s infamous 2002 team orders scandal, host Kavitha Davidson unpacks the high-stakes strategies that define and sometimes destroy the world’s most elite racing teams. Whether you're Team Norris, Team Verstappen, or just F1-curious, this episode is your pit stop for drama, power plays, and speed.

Host: Kavitha A. Davison | Producers: Saadia Khan & Paroma Chakravarty I Content Writers: Emmanuelle Monahan & Kavitha Davidson I Fact Checking and Research: Emmanuelle Monahan I Sound Designer & Editor: Paroma Chakravarty I Immigrantly Theme Music: Simon Hutchinson | Other Music: Epidemic Sound | Cover Art Graphic Designer: Sarah DiMichele

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What 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. In this episode of Sportly, host Kavitha Davidson unpacks how foreign-born players are transforming international soccer. From FIFA’s game-changing rule tweaks to Qatar and the UAE’s controversial recruiting strategies, we are asking, where’s the line between heritage and hired guns?

With the 2026 World Cup on the horizon, get ready for the politics, pride, and power plays shaping the future of the sport.

Host: Kavitha A. Davison | Producer: Saadia Khan I Content Writers: Nicholas Black & Kavitha Davidson I Fact Checking and Research: Shahmeer Nawaz I Sound Designer & Editor: Paroma Chakravarty I Immigrantly Theme Music: Simon Hutchinson | Other Music: Epidemic Sound | Cover Art Graphic Designer: Sarah DiMichele

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In this episode of Sportly, we dive into the unlikely journey of baseball from a symbol of American soft power to a global phenomenon dominated by Japan. Host Kavitha Davidson traces the game’s roots in Meiji-era Japan, unpacks how post-WWII baseball diplomacy shaped U.S.–Japan relations, and revisits iconic moments—from Babe Ruth’s tour to Shohei Ohtani’s World Baseball Classic showdown with Mike Trout. With history, culture, and politics all in play, we ask: does baseball still belong to America, or has Japan truly made it its own? It is a must-listen for fans of sports history, geopolitics, and epic underdog wins.

Host: Kavitha A. Davison | Producer: Saadia Khan I Content Writers: Nicholas Black & Kavitha Davidson I Fact Checking and Research: Shahmeer Nawaz I Sound Designer & Editor: Paroma Chakravarty I Immigrantly Theme Music: Simon Hutchinson | Other Music: Epidemic Sound | Cover Art Graphic Designer: Sarah DiMichele

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