Embark on a unique exploration of the world of sports with Sportly, a dynamic podcast by Immigrantly Media that transcends the typical focus on scoreboards and statistics. Join our host, Kavitha A. Davidson, an Emmy award-winning sports journalist, on a journey through the intriguing narratives that underpin the games we adore, from iconic moments to lesser-known treasures.
Each episode goes beyond the superficial, delving into the lives of legendary athletes, the cultural impact of sports, and the untold stories that shape the very nature of competition. Whether it's the challenges immigrants face shattering barriers or the victories that bring nations together, we reveal the human aspect of sports in a way that’s never been done before. From the court to the field, the arena to the pitch, Sportly promises to deliver captivating conversations that inspire and enlighten.
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Kavitha A. Davidson
Kavitha A. Davidson is a sports writer based in New York. She was most recently a correspondent on HBO's Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel, for which she won a Sports Emmy Award. She also serves on the Board of Directors of the Yogi Berra Museum. She was previously a sports and culture writer for The Athletic and the host and editorial director of The Lead, The Athletic’s flagship daily podcast, for which she won an Edward R. Murrow Award, a Gracie Award, and a Webby Award. She was previously a columnist and feature writer for espnW and ESPN the Magazine. Before that, she wrote a daily sports column for Bloomberg with a heavy focus on the intersection of sports and business, culture, race, and gender. Her first book, “Loving Sports When They Don’t Love You Back,” co-authored with Jessica Luther, was published in September 2020 by the University of Texas Press, and was named one of the Best Books to Give by the New York Times in 2020. A native New Yorker, she attended Columbia University, where she was the sports editor of the Columbia Daily Spectator.