Global Sport Matters

Global Sport Matters

The Global Sport Matters podcast is where youth athletes to pros, business leaders to non-profits, sports writers and beyond gather for unabashed conversations that share impactful stories and tackle complex matters of sport head-on.

  1. 05/10/2023

    Understanding Transgender Athlete Rulings in the United States with Katie Barnes of ESPN

    After a recent proposal by the U.S. Department of Education on transgender athlete participation in schools, hosts Kenneth L. Shropshire and William C. Rhoden welcome Katie Barnes of ESPN to the show to discuss the recent history of legislation and rulings around transgender participation in youth sports, how it relates to Title IX, and what the future might hold as the U.S. determines it policies for who can compete, and how.  The Global Sport Matters podcast is where youth athletes to pros, business leaders to non-profits, sports writers and beyond gather for unabashed conversations that share impactful stories and tackle complex matters of sport head-on. To stay up-to-date on the latest from Global Sport Matters, click here for more.

    49 min

  2. 04/26/2023

    The NFL Draft is Here, and Black QBs Could Rule the Day

    As the NFL Draft approaches, hosts Kenneth L. Shropshire and William C. Rhoden discuss the event, the large pool of Black quarterbacks likely to be selected in the first round, and what it means to watch the evolution in real time. Plus, with C.J. Stroud of Ohio State reportedly performing poorly on IQ-type tests, it's time to ask why these reports leak and who it benefits. The Global Sport Matters podcast is where youth athletes to pros, business leaders to non-profits, sports writers and beyond gather for unabashed conversations that share impactful stories and tackle complex matters of sport head-on. To stay up-to-date on the latest from Global Sport Matters, click here for more.

    38 min

  3. 04/19/2023

    Another Huge NFL Deal, Jackie Robinson Day, and the WTA Returns to China

    Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts signed an NFL record-breaking contract his week, but how does it affect Lamar Jackson and his contract dispute with the Baltimore Ravens? Hosts Kenneth L. Shropshire and William C. Rhoden break it down, plus why another Jackie Robinson Day came and went in MLB, and what to make of the Women's Tennis Association once again hosting events in China after a prolonged resistance over the disappearance of athlete Peng Shuai.  The Global Sport Matters podcast is where youth athletes to pros, business leaders to non-profits, sports writers and beyond gather for unabashed conversations that share impactful stories and tackle complex matters of sport head-on. To stay up-to-date on the latest from Global Sport Matters, click here for more.

    40 min

  4. 04/05/2023

    Fallout from a Huge NCAA Women's Basketball Final Four

    After a record-breaking NCAA Women's Final Four, hosts Kenneth L. Shropshire and William C. Rhoden discuss the attention around Caitlin Clark and Iowa, the sudden success of Kim Mulkey at LSU, and the future for Dawn Staley and South Carolina. What role did race play in how Clark and Angel Reese were covered? How has NIL helped women's college basketball? And more! The Global Sport Matters podcast is where youth athletes to pros, business leaders to non-profits, sports writers and beyond gather for unabashed conversations that share impactful stories and tackle complex matters of sport head-on. To stay up-to-date on the latest from Global Sport Matters, click here for more.

    29 min

  5. 03/31/2023

    Newfound Freedom in the NCAA Tournament and NFL Free Agency

    With the NCAA tournaments and NFL free agency in full swing, hosts William C. Rhoden and Kenneth L. Shropshire discuss the role that name, image and likeness has played in creating the anonymous men's Final Four and powerhouse women's Final Four. Then, they use the idea of freedom in today's NCAA to transition to Lamar Jackson, who made his trade request public from the Baltimore Ravens this week but seemingly remains in a stalemate with the entire NFL. The Global Sport Matters podcast is where youth athletes to pros, business leaders to non-profits, sports writers and beyond gather for unabashed conversations that share impactful stories and tackle complex matters of sport head-on. To stay up-to-date on the latest from Global Sport Matters, click here for more.

    43 min

  6. 03/16/2023

    Dynasties and Discipline at the 2023 NCAA Tournaments

    In the aftermath of the Chiefs beating the Eagles in Super Bowl LVII in Phoenix, Global Sport Matters podcast hosts Kenneth L. Shropshire and William C. Rhoden are joined by James Lofton and Rachel Lofton to discuss the evolution of the Super Bowl, from an AFL vs. NFL competition with tickets that were easy to get to a weeklong marketing and networking bonanza and celebration of the NFL that costs thousands to attend.  The Global Sport Matters podcast is where youth athletes to pros, business leaders to non-profits, sports writers and beyond gather for unabashed conversations that share impactful stories and tackle complex matters of sport head-on. To stay up-to-date on the latest from Global Sport Matters, click here for more.

    39 min

  7. 02/22/2023

    The Evolution of the Super Bowl

    In the aftermath of the Chiefs beating the Eagles in Super Bowl LVII in Phoenix, Global Sport Matters podcast hosts Kenneth L. Shropshire and William C. Rhoden are joined by James Lofton and Rachel Lofton to discuss the evolution of the Super Bowl, from an AFL vs. NFL competition with tickets that were easy to get to a weeklong marketing and networking bonanza and celebration of the NFL that costs thousands to attend.  The Global Sport Matters podcast is where youth athletes to pros, business leaders to non-profits, sports writers and beyond gather for unabashed conversations that share impactful stories and tackle complex matters of sport head-on. To stay up-to-date on the latest from Global Sport Matters, click here for more.

    46 min

  8. 02/07/2023

    The State of Football Ahead of Super Bowl LVII

    The NFL descends on Phoenix this week for Super Bowl LVII, and in this edition of the Global Sport Matters podcast, Kenneth L. Shropshire, William C. Rhoden, James Lofton and Rachel Lofton whip around the NFL, discussing the state of football in 2023, from Damar Hamlin and player safety to the historical first of Black quarterbacks, Jalen Hurts and Patrick Mahomes, competing in the game for the first time, to the growth of flag football as an alternative to tackle, and more.  The Global Sport Matters podcast is where youth athletes to pros, business leaders to non-profits, sports writers and beyond gather for unabashed conversations that share impactful stories and tackle complex matters of sport head-on. To stay up-to-date on the latest from Global Sport Matters, click here for more

    1h 2m
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The Global Sport Matters podcast is where youth athletes to pros, business leaders to non-profits, sports writers and beyond gather for unabashed conversations that share impactful stories and tackle complex matters of sport head-on.

Information

  • Creator
    Global Sport Matters
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2023
  • Episodes
    124
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2020, Global Sport Matters, Global Sport Institute at ASU
  • Show Website
    Global Sport Matters