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  • Why Baseball Might Be America's Most Spiritual Sport

    What 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 spirituality and America's favorite pastime. In this episode, Kavitha Davidson sits down with two of the people behind the film: director John Scheinfeld and Father Tom Gibbons. Together, they talk about what inspired the film, what it means to find the sacred inside a stadium, and why the rituals of baseball and religion might not be so different after all. Whether you're a devoted fan, a person of faith, or just someone who has ever felt something bigger than themselves in a packed ballpark, this is a conversation worth having.

    Host: Kavitha A. Davison | Producer: Paroma Chakravarty I Executive Producer: Saadia Khan | Fact Checking and Research: Paroma Chakravarty I Sound Designer & Editor: Paroma Chakravarty I Sportly Theme Music: Simon Hutchinson | Other Music: Epidemic Sound | Cover Art Graphic Designer: Sarah DiMichele

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    37 min
  • Is Wrestlemania Still for the Fans?

    WrestleMania 42 promises all the spectacle fans have come to expect, with headline matches like Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton and CM Punk vs. Roman Reigns carrying deep personal stakes and years of history.

    On the surface, the event has all the ingredients of a classic. Larger-than-life personalities, emotional storytelling, and career-defining moments. But as anticipation builds, so does a growing sense of unease about how these stories are being shaped, and who is really in control behind the scenes.

    In this episode, Kavitha Davidson explores how the influence of TKO Group Holdings is reshaping WWE: from the controversial involvement of Pat McAfee in a central storyline to the increasing presence of sponsorships, corporate strategy, and media partnerships. As the lines between storytelling and business continue to blur, WrestleMania is no longer just about what happens in the ring. It’s about the power dynamics shaping the product itself, and what that means for the future of professional wrestling.


    Host: Kavitha A. Davison | Producer: Paroma Chakravarty I Executive Producer: Saadia Khan | Fact Checking and Research: Paroma Chakravarty I Sound Designer & Editor: Paroma Chakravarty I Sportly Theme Music: Simon Hutchinson | Other Music: Epidemic Sound | Cover Art Graphic Designer: Sarah DiMichele


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    16 min
  • Why Mets Fans Don’t Need Championships

    This week Kavitha interviews journalist and author A.M. Gittlitz about his new book Metropolitans: New York Baseball, Class Struggle, and the People’s Team. Kavitha and Gittlitz unpack the long history behind the New York Mets, from their 19th-century roots tied to political machines like Tammany Hall to their modern identity as an underdog franchise in a city dominated by the New York Yankees. The conversation explores how baseball itself was shaped by class dynamics, how the sport evolved from player-run chaos into an owner-controlled business, and why the Mets have come to be seen as a “people’s team.”

    They also dig into what makes Mets fandom distinct. The idea is that the team isn’t cursed, but instead represents something more chaotic and, at times, more meaningful than winning. From the mythology of the 1969 black cat to Dom Smith’s 2020 walkout, Gittlitz argues that the most important moments in Mets history aren’t always championships. They are the ones where baseball intersects with politics, culture, and identity. The result is a conversation that goes beyond the Mets vs. Yankees rivalry and asks a bigger question: what does it actually mean to root for a team, and what are fans really investing in when they do?

    Host: Kavitha A. Davison | Producer: Paroma Chakravarty I Executive Producer: Saadia Khan | Fact Checking and Research: Paroma Chakravarty I Sound Designer & Editor: Paroma Chakravarty I Sportly Theme Music: Simon Hutchinson | Other Music: Epidemic Sound | Cover Art Graphic Designer: Sarah DiMichele


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    1 hr 10 min
  • Feed Drop: The Breakthrough

    Sportly brings you an episode from Hysteria: A Basketball Podcast, which explores why Indiana sits at the heart of the sport, and how the women’s game has finally reached a long-awaited breakthrough.

    Women’s basketball is having a moment, but the rise of the game has been decades in the making. In this episode of Hysteria, host Julie Roe Lach (Executive Vice President External Relations and Community Engagement Pacers Sports & Entertainment) traces the journey from pioneers like Cheryl Miller who played with little national attention to today’s sold-out arenas and record-breaking audiences.

    Hall of Famer Tamika Catchings reflects on leading the Indiana Fever to the

    2012 WNBA championship and watching the game evolve, while Lynn Holzman (Vice President for Women’s Basketball at NCAA) and Hall of Famer Debbie Antonelli (ESPN/CBS/Raycom/Westwood BasketballAnalyst) share how increased exposure, media investment, and unforgettable players like the Fever’s Caitlin Clark have pushed women’s basketball to new heights.

    The talent has always been there. Now the world is finally watching.



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

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    51 min
  • Why Shutting Down Streameast Didn’t Fix Sports Piracy

    StreamEast is gone. Or at least, it was.

    In 2025, one of the largest illegal sports streaming networks in the world was taken down in a coordinated international operation involving law enforcement across multiple countries. Domains were seized. Arrests were made. For a moment, it looked like the system worked.

    But then, almost immediately, the streams came back.

    In this episode, Kavitha tells the story of StreamEast - and why shutting it down didn’t actually solve anything. From blackout restrictions and rising subscription costs to the global cat-and-mouse game between piracy sites and authorities, this is the story of a system that doesn’t stay down for long.


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


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    15 min
  • Has the World Baseball Classic Outgrown Team USA?

    The World Baseball Classic has been electric - packed stadiums, global stars, and teams playing with a level of joy that Major League Baseball doesn’t always capture. So why does Team USA feel like the only team not having any fun?

    In this episode, Kavitha Davidson breaks down what the WBC is revealing about baseball right now: from questions around leadership and “vibes” on the U.S. roster to the bigger issue of American exceptionalism in a sport that has always been global. We also get into the cultural exchange at the heart of the tournament, why teams like Venezuela and the Dominican Republic feel so different on the field, and what it all says about where baseball is headed.

    Joining Kavitha today is Clinton Yates, an ESPN columnist for Andscape and host of Clinton & Friends on ESPN Radio, who covers the intersection of sports, culture, and race. Clinton was on the ground at the WBC and brings sharp insight (and plenty of opinions) on everything from Team USA’s leadership choices to the tournament’s growing global significance. Plus, we get into some of the week’s most chaotic sports stories - from the NBA’s “Magic City Night” controversy to Bam Adebayo’s 83-point explosion - and why they say a lot more about sports culture than the games themselves.


    Host: Kavitha A. Davison | Producer: Paroma Chakravarty I Executive Producer: Saadia Khan | Fact Checking and Research: Paroma Chakravarty I Sound Designer & Editor: Paroma Chakravarty I Sportly Theme Music: Simon Hutchinson | Other Music: Epidemic Sound | Cover Art Graphic Designer: Sarah DiMichele


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    46 min
  • Feed Drop: AITA? I'm Co-Hosting the World Cup with Mexico and Canada

    In 2018, when the United States, Mexico, and Canada were selected to co-host this year’s World Cup, it sounded like fun: three friendly democracies throwing the world's biggest soccer party.

    LOL. LMAO, even. 


    To kick off Season 2 of An American Game, Tom and Kirk take a look at our (longer than you think) soccer history with our northern and southern neighbors and put some color back on what’s become a pretty crude, black-and-white picture. Because despite all the recent division, we’re actually more connected than ever. And that's something to root for this summer!


    Listen to An American Game wherever you get your podcasts. 

    Follow the show on Instagram. 

    For more of Tom and Kirk’s work, visit soccertownmedia.com. 


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    49 min
  • How Formula One Driver Management Decides Champions (June 2025)

    This is a re-run of Sportly's June 2025 episode: "Let Them Race? McLaren Vs. Red Bull’s F1 Strategy War "

    What happens when McLaren lets its star drivers race without limits and Red Bull doesn’t?

    The 2026 Formula One season is officially a "hard reset" for the sport. With a total regulation overhaul, cars are becoming smaller, lighter, and more complex. Drivers will now juggle 50/50 hybrid power units and active aerodynamics while fighting for position with a brand-new "Overtake Mode".

    As the competitive order resets, the most critical factor for success shifts from the factory to the pit wall: driver management. This Sportly episode explores the high-stakes decisions team principals face when the rulebook is rewritten. We dive into the controversial world of team orders, examining why some teams, like Red Bull, enforce strict hierarchies while others, like McLaren, let their drivers "race freely" - sometimes with disastrous results.

    From the teammate collision at the 2025 Canadian Grand Prix to the calculated strategies of the past, we unpack the wins and failures that will define the 2026 grid. When the engines fire up and the risks are higher than ever, will teams play it safe or let their drivers take the wheel?


    Host: Kavitha A. Davison | Producer: Paroma Chakravarty I Executive Producer: Saadia Khan | Fact Checking and Research: Paroma Chakravarty I Sound Designer & Editor: Paroma Chakravarty I Sportly Theme Music: Simon Hutchinson | Other Music: Epidemic Sound | Cover Art Graphic Designer: Sarah DiMichele


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    29 min
  • Feed Drop: Making Sense of Global Qualifying for the 2027 Women's World Cup (Courtesy of The Athletic and Full Time)

    In this feed drop episode, Tamerra and Jillian, hosts of the Full Time podcast, set the stage for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil. They break down how qualifiers work and examine disparity in resources and opportunities across countries.

    While the U.S. women’s national team has been playing friendly after

    friendly, plenty of the rest of the world has already started their
    qualification paths to the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil.

    So, what is the state of World Cup qualifying around the world in women’s

    soccer? What do people need to know about the differences in how the six FIFA confederations handle their qualifiers? How can FIFA change the
    women’s game and increase investment? Who are the nations to watch that could be on the rise over the next year?

    Listen to other episode by The Athletic's Full Time at https://fulltimepod.com/

    Sportly Production:

    Host: Kavitha A. Davison | Producer: Paroma Chakravarty I Executive Producer: Saadia Khan | Fact Checking and Research: Paroma Chakravarty I Sound Designer & Editor: Paroma Chakravarty I Sportly Theme Music: Simon Hutchinson | Other Music: Epidemic Sound | Cover Art Graphic Designer: Sarah DiMichele

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    51 min
  • Sarah Spain Breaks Down Olympic Drama & Women’s Ice Hockey

    This week on Sportly, Sarah Spain joins host Kavitha Davidson from the Winter Olympics to break down the biggest sports controversies of the past week, from viral outrage cycles to political optics, and what they reveal about media literacy in the age of social media.

    We unpack how misinformation spreads during global sporting events, why certain Olympic moments get amplified (and others distorted), and why it’s critical to separate fact from narrative, especially when politics, gender, and nationalism collide.

    Then we shift to what’s happening on the ice.

    Team USA women’s hockey has been dominant, but what does this moment actually mean for the long-term growth of women’s ice hockey? We analyze:

    • The impact of the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL)
    • How consistent elite competition is changing development pipelines
    • Why league infrastructure, not just Olympic hype, sustains momentum
    • What women’s hockey gets right that men’s leagues could learn from
    • This episode connects breaking sports controversies, media accountability, and the evolution of women’s sports, especially ice hockey, into one essential conversation.


      Host: Kavitha A. Davison | Producer: Paroma Chakravarty I Executive Producer: Saadia Khan | Fact Checking and Research: Paroma Chakravarty I Sound Designer & Editor: Paroma Chakravarty I Sportly Theme Music: Simon Hutchinson | Other Music: Epidemic Sound | Cover Art Graphic Designer: Sarah DiMichele

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      You can reach the host, Kavitha, at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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      55 min

    About Sportly

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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.

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