Sportly

This episode explores the rise of The Mongolz, an emerging eSports powerhouse from Asia, through the lens of a major tournament in Austin, Texas.

This episode examines why NFL players are advocating for grass fields over artificial turf, using Malik Neighbors' knee injury as a case study to highlight safety concerns.

This episode revisits a story about a basketball rivalry between the Golden State Warriors and incarcerated players at San Quentin prison, exploring themes of second chances, fairness, and the role of sports in rehabilitation and justice.

This episode explores how cricket evolved from its origins to become a global sporting phenomenon, with current context provided by the ongoing 2025 Asia Cup and the intense India-Pakistan rivalry.

This episode explores why shutting down popular sports piracy site StreamEast hasn't solved the broader problem of illegal sports streaming, examining the ongoing demand and technological workarounds.

This episode explores Buzkashi, Afghanistan's controversial national sport where riders on horses compete to capture and carry a goat carcass across a field.

This episode explores how girls' soccer in rural India's Jharkhand region has empowered young women to achieve educational opportunities like attending Harvard.

This episode explores the landmark Catfish Hunter arbitration case that challenged baseball's restrictive contract system and paved the way for modern free agency and player rights.

This episode revisits a story about the brutal Marathon des Sables ultramarathon in the Sahara Desert, exploring survival challenges and sensitive topics like self-harm and suicide.

This episode explores the unique history, cultural significance, and enduring appeal of the Boston Marathon, examining why it remains a dream race for runners worldwide despite not being the biggest or fastest marathon.

This episode explores Spogomi, Japan's Trash Picking World Cup, where international teams compete in Tokyo to collect and sort garbage for glory in an absurd yet organized sporting event.

This episode explores the immersive experience of watching a football game at a modern American sports bar, capturing the energy, camaraderie, and sensory details of the environment.

This episode reviews the major sports events, achievements, and controversies of 2025, highlighting athlete legacies, nostalgic returns, and betting scandals.

This episode features an interview with journalist Shireen Ahmed discussing equity and belonging in sports, exploring lesser-known sports history and fresh perspectives on the industry.

This episode explores how a landmark 2004 contract for Iowa football coach Kirk Ferentz triggered escalating coach salaries and financial pressures in college sports, with insights from Jesse Dougherty.

This episode features an interview with Jane McManus discussing money, media, and the WNBA as part of a new series exploring behind-the-scenes perspectives on sports.

This episode analyzes the strategic battle between McLaren and Red Bull in Formula One, focusing on team tactics and driver decisions during the 2025 Canadian Grand Prix.

This episode explores the overlooked history of soccer in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, focusing on their joint hosting of the next World Cup and the cultural and geopolitical implications.

This episode explores the NBA's challenges in maintaining game integrity, focusing on a 2023 betting scandal involving player Terry Rozier and subsequent investigations.

This episode explores how the Toronto Blue Jays became Canada's team, focusing on a pivotal playoff moment and their journey from past glory to renewed success.

This episode from The Athletic's Full Time podcast breaks down the qualifying process for the 2027 Women's World Cup while examining disparities in resources and opportunities across different countries.

This episode recounts Slovenian climber Janja Garnbret's dramatic gold medal-winning performance at the 2021 Tokyo Summer Olympics.

This episode discusses the rising financial burden on sports fans in America, highlighted by journalist Jun Lee's New York Times essay on the costs of subscriptions, blackouts, and tickets.

This episode explores the history of how the hot dog became the iconic stadium snack in American baseball culture, tracing its immigrant origins and cultural significance.

This episode explores the real history of women's baseball in 1950, focusing on the championship rivalry between the Rockford Peaches and Fort Wayne Daisies.

This episode discusses the 2025 Kentucky Derby's 150th anniversary race, highlighting favorite horse Fierceness and challenger Mystic Dan, while questioning the future viability of horse racing as a sport.

This episode explores how a botched 2013 Nike meeting led Stephen Curry to sign with Under Armour, changing the landscape of athlete endorsements.

This episode analyzes why Team USA's figure skating team, led by Ilya Malinin and a strong women's lineup, is America's best in over 20 years at the Winter Olympics.

Sarah Spain discusses the Winter Olympics drama, focusing on Team USA Women's Hockey's dominance and upcoming gold medal match against Canada, along with updates on figure skating and other events.

This episode analyzes the dramatic Super Bowl XLIX matchup between the Patriots and Seahawks, focusing on the controversial final play and its lasting impact on football fans.

This episode explores the unique traditions and cultural elements that define Wimbledon, including strawberries and cream, the famous queue, and historical scandals.

This episode explores how diaspora players are transforming soccer, focusing on Morocco's historic World Cup quarterfinal run against Portugal in Qatar 2022.

This episode examines why Team USA appears less joyful and successful in the World Baseball Classic compared to other international teams, exploring leadership issues and cultural differences in baseball.

This episode explores the evolution of American sports bars from business establishments to community hubs, using vivid descriptions of game-day atmospheres to illustrate their cultural significance.

Kavitha Davidson hosts a personal episode of Sportly where she shares her New York sports highlights and experiences from the past year, focusing on lesser-known stories and her perspective as a sports writer.

This episode explores how financial challenges nearly prevented Michelle Kwan from competing in the 1996 World Figure Skating Championships, highlighting her immigrant family's struggles and the broader theme of perseverance in sports.

This episode examines the controversial Enhanced Games, which openly allow performance-enhancing substances, and explores whether they will redefine doping and the future of sports.

This episode explores how field hockey has uniquely shaped women's sports in America, examining its cultural significance and historical impact.

This episode features an interview with Miriam Walker-Khan, founder of Brown Girls Sport, discussing her work in representing South Asian women in sports and breaking norms in sports culture.

This episode explores how the Canadian television series 'Heated Rivalry,' a gay romance between rival hockey players, is challenging hockey's traditional culture and potentially making the sport more inclusive.

This episode explores how a historic 1896 baseball game between a Japanese high school team and an American club team in Yokohama marked a pivotal moment in the global rise of baseball and Japan's challenge to American dominance in the sport.

This episode explores the historical Battle of the Sexes tennis match between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs as a lens to examine ongoing gender pay disparities in women's sports.

This episode explores the transformative impact and ethical implications of wearable technology like Fitbits and GPS vests in sports, questioning how far this tech can take athletes while examining its double-edged nature.

This episode features a collaboration with Good Game with Sarah Spain, presenting an interview with four-time Olympian Angela Ruggiero about her experiences and impact in sports.

This episode discusses the major changes coming to Formula One in the 2026 season, including new cars, electric power integration, sustainable fuels, and how teams like Audi, Mercedes, Ferrari, and Red Bull are adapting.

This episode explores the 2015 World Indoor Lacrosse Championship hosted on Onondaga Nation land, highlighting the Haudenosaunee Nationals' participation and the cultural significance of lacrosse as an indigenous creation.

This episode revisits a discussion on the athleticism and cultural complexities of professional cheerleading, touching on issues like pay equity and body standards in light of the Netflix series 'America's Sweethearts' about Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders.

This episode investigates the cultural history of Pilates, examining how it evolved into an exercise associated with white elite aesthetics and affluence, while also addressing the challenges of funding independent media.

This episode of Sportly explores the cultural significance of kabaddi, focusing on the intense 2004 World Cup final between India and Iran, narrated with vivid detail.

This episode explores the cultural history of running, tracing its evolution from ancient survival tool to modern social and fitness trend.

This episode discusses WrestleMania 42 and its headline matches, while the show overall explores the hidden histories and cultural legacies of sports.

An interview exploring the history and cultural significance of the New York Mets, from their 19th-century roots to modern identity as an underdog team.

This episode explores Indiana basketball's legacy from overlooked legends like Cheryl Miller to current stars like Caitlin Clark, featuring perspectives from Tamika Catchings.

The episode begins with a subscription pitch for the network, then transitions into a personal anecdote about the host's husband's obsession with pickleball, leading into a replay of a popular episode about the sport.

Host Kavitha Davidson previews March Madness with college basketball insider Nicole Auerbach, discussing tournament buzz and Selection Sunday.

This episode explores the rise of gambling addiction in sports through personal stories of individuals like Rob Minnick, who share their descent into compulsive betting and recovery.

This episode features a promotional segment for the podcast's subscription model and a preview of an episode about the rivalry between Vince McMahon and Ted Turner.

Host Kavitha Davidson interviews ultramarathon runner Nicole Tini about her 30 for 30 podcast series 'Girl v.

This episode recounts the atmosphere and events of Game 1 of the 1918 World Series, highlighting the somber mood due to World War I and a recent bombing.

This episode explores the historic hosting of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup in the United States, highlighting cricket's global significance and cultural impact.