Global Sport Matters: Recent Episodes
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Kenneth L. Shropshire and William C. Rhoden discuss the present and future of NFL quarterback Tom Brady, who in his mid 40s is struggling to say goodbye to his football career and transition into retirement. Why is it so hard for athletes and professionals of all sorts to stop working, and what can we learn from a case as unique as Brady's?
Then, they sift through the fallout between Pro Football Hall of Famer Ed Reed and the athletic department at Bethune-Cookman, an HBCU outside of Orlando.
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Kenneth L. Shropshire and William C. Rhoden digest the latest in the NFL executive carousel, which has seen three Black men hired to prominent roles on NFL teams in the past calendar year. What does a president really do on an NFL team, and how can someone make change from that position?
Then, a discussion about Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, his injury, his contract situation, and what his future means for the league and its players.
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On the show, Kenneth L. Shropshire and William C. Rhoden breakdown the NFL's handling of the Bills vs. Bengals game following the collapse of Damar Hamlin. The two also discuss the firings from Monday and the continued lack of diversity of head coaches in the NFL.
NOTE: Since this episode was recorded, Damar Hamlin has been released from the hospital and is continuing his road to recovery.
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On the show, Kenneth L. Shropshire and William C. Rhoden get personal with Global Sport Institute Director Scott N. Brooks on legacy of Pelé that reaches beyond soccer, as well as reflecting on Damar Hamlin and the necessary reminder of the humanity in sports above all.
Read William C. Rhoden's piece on Damar Hamlin from ESPN's Andscape:HERE
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Sport Matters podcast with Kenneth L. Shropshire and William C. Rhoden is trying on a new name: Ol' Heads New Thoughts! On the episode, Ken and Bill are joined by Andscape Senior Editor Erik Horne to talk about the triumphs and tribulations at the 2022 World Cup, Troy Vincent comparing the draft combine to a "slave auction" at a recent NFL owners meeting, and Donovan Mitchell opening up about off-court racism and pushback he received during his time in Utah.
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Guest producer and storyteller, Karen Given hosts a roundtable discussion on protests at major sporting events with Global Sport Institute Director, Scott N. Brooks, and Ken Shulman, veteran journalist and host of Away Games. The trio discuss major moments of activism and protest at sporting events worldwide from the 2022 World Cup to 1968 Olympics in Mexico City to the Milwaukee Bucks' game boycott in 2020 and examine how the athlete's role and impact has shifted over time.
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Hosted by Kenneth L. Shropshire, founding CEO of Global Sport Institute, and award-winning journalist and William C. Rhoden. On this episode, the two discuss the release of Brittney Griner and the new precedent this could set for athletes traveling overseas to play sports as well as discussing the move by Deion "Coach Prime" Sanders from Jackson State (HBCU) to the University of Colorado Boulder.
The Global Sport Matters Podcast is presented by Morgan Stanley Global Sports & Entertainment, a division of Morgan Stanley Wealth Management dedicated to serving the unique and sophisticated needs of professional athletes and entertainers. Visit MS.com/GSE to learn more.
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This episode is from producer and storyteller Karen Given and originally aired on The Long Game Podcast. Tune in next week for the companion episode, "Sports, Politics and Athlete Activism."
Episode: Athletes Join the Fight for Women's Rights in Iran
About this episode: At first glance, the protests in Iran might not seem like a sports story. But in the lead-up to the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, there were calls to bar Iran from the soccer tournament altogether over the government’s treatment of women. Women in Iran have more rights than women in a place like Afghanistan. They have access to education. They can vote. They can be elected to Parliament. But they can’t choose whether or not to wear the hijab. And until recently, they couldn’t attend sporting events in person. That’s how sports and women’s rights came to be intertwined in Iran.
The Long Game is a production of Foreign Policy and Doha Debates highlighting stories of courage and conviction on and off the field.
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Kenneth L. Shropshire, founding CEO of Global Sport Institute, and award-winning journalist William C. Rhoden discuss the hiring of Jeff Saturday as interim head coach for the Indianapolis Colts and what this hand-picked hire says about the Rooney Rule moving forward.
The Global Sport Matters Podcast is presented by Morgan Stanley Global Sports & Entertainment, a division of Morgan Stanley Wealth Management dedicated to serving the unique and sophisticated needs of professional athletes and entertainers. Visit MS.com/GSE to learn more.
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In part 2, guest producer Karen Given digs deeper into trauma-informed coaching with Megan Bartlett, Founder of the Center for Healing and Justice Through Sport, Ethan Barron, Head Coach of Track and Field at Williams College, and Dr. Bruce Perry who helped develop trauma-informed coaching.
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Guest producer Karen Given explores trauma-informed coaching at McClymonds High School in Oakland, CA and how the infusion of trauma-informed care into sports can impact player performance and team success. In part 1, Karen talks with Brian McGhee former student and quarterback at McClymonds, who has since gone on to receive his education in social work and is now bringing those skills back to his alma mater's football team. She also talks with recent McClymonds HS grad, Isaiah Smiley, about his experience being on the football team today with coaches who brought trauma-informed care to the game. Find part 2 out next week.
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Hosts Kenneth L. Shropshire and William C. Rhoden are joined by James "Shack" Harris, the first Black quarterback to start for an NFL franchise (Buffalo Bills), to remember the life and legacy of Marlin "The Magician" Briscoe, a pioneer in American football and the first Black starting quarterback for the Denver Broncos. During his college years at the Municipal University of Omaha, Briscoe led his team to three conference championships. Briscoe also set the school record for touchdown passes (52), passing yards (4,935) and career total offense (6,253 yards). Nicknamed "The Magician" for his on-the-field prowess, Briscoe was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2016, and is remembered for the contributions he made in carving the path forward for Black quarterbacks and athletes that have come after.
Watch "Black Bodies in Leadership: Journey of the Black Quarterback" a panel event from Global Sport Institute with Marlin Briscoe here. (2/20/2020)
Read William C. Rhoden's piece on Marlin Briscoe from ESPN's Andscape here.
The Global Sport Matters Podcast is presented by Morgan Stanley Global Sports & Entertainment, a division of Morgan Stanley Wealth Management dedicated to serving the unique and sophisticated needs of professional athletes and entertainers. Visit MS.com/GSE to learn more.
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Guest producer, Karen Given explores the debate of public vs. private funding of sports venues. In part 1 we heard about the way Indianapolis obtained the NFL Colts team and over the decades became known as a 'sports town' built with taxpayer dollars. Now in part 2, Karen widens the scope of the debate to discuss more broadly stadium deals to discern what works, what doesn't work, and how we can improve economic outcomes by applying urban planning principles and better integrating into existing communities. In this roundtable, Karen is joined by Brad Humphreys, Professor of Economics at West Virginia University, Judith Grant Long, Associate Professor of Sport Management and Urban Planning at the University of Michigan, and David Malmuth of David Malmuth Development, LLC.
Check out our June Digital Issue from Global Sport Matters: The Return on Our Sport Investment. Click here to read.
Guest producer, Karen Given explores the debate of public vs. private funding of sports venues by digging into Indianapolis, a city that famously got its NFL team forty years ago when the Colts left Baltimore. Find part two out next week.
Guest host and producer Karen Given talks with award-winning sports writer Shalise Manza Young and Scott Brooks, Sociologist and Director of Research at Global Sport Institute, about the 'glass cliff' phenomenon across sports leagues and teams. The three look at the various ways the 'glass cliff' plays out in recent stories from David Culley to Mike Tomlin to Brian Flores and why the career pipeline for coaches of color to advance to leadership remains slim.
Listen to 'Falling Off the Glass Cliff' Part 1: Click here.
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Guest host and producer Karen Given tells the story of Fitz Hill, former head football coach at San Jose State University, and the phenomenon of the 'glass cliff' in sports. Starting from his personal experience, Fitz Hill along with George Cunningham of Texas A&M uncover the pattern of bias that hinders many coaches of color from gaining leadership positions, or even second chances.
The 'glass cliff' refers to the tendency of organizations to place women or other marginalized individuals into leadership positions at periods of downturn or crisis, putting them at a higher risk of failure.
This is part one of a series from Given; keep an eye out for part two next week!
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On the episode, Global Sport Institute CEO Kenneth L. Shropshire and award-winning journalist William C. Rhoden of The Undefeated are joined by Global Sport Institute Research Director Scott N. Brooks to discuss the imprisonment of WNBA star Brittney Griner in Russia and how it's being handled (or not) by the U.S. government. Why was she arrested, what does it symbolize for Russia and the U.S. amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and is the right level of attention being paid to it by those in the government, in the WNBA and its players' union, and by her team, the Phoenix Mercury?
The Global Sport Matters Podcast is presented by Morgan Stanley Global Sports & Entertainment, a division of Morgan Stanley Wealth Management dedicated to serving the unique and sophisticated needs of professional athletes and entertainers. Visit MS.com/GSE to learn more.
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On this episode, Kenneth L. Shropshire is joined by Scott Brooks from Global Sport Institute and Piara Powar, Executive Director of Fare Network, an organization fighting inequality in football. Piara gives insight into the view of American sports from a European lens, the power dynamic in European sports and ownership, as well as how the death of George Floyd has prompted a massive increase in athlete activism to challenge racism in sport that has led to government legislation across European countries.
This is part 2 of Revisiting "In Black and White: Race and Sports in America" 25 Years Later. Listen to part 1 here.
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On a special episode of Sport Matters, host and CEO of Global Sport Institute Kenneth L. Shropshire is joined by Scott N. Brooks, Director of Research at Global Sport Institute as well as Ilhaam Groenewald, Chief Director of Maties Sports at Stellenbosch University, S. Africa to revisit Ken's book, In Black and White: Race and Sports in America, since it was first published 25 years ago.
The three discuss the similarities and differences of what racial equity in sports leadership looks like in South Africa versus the United States, the lessons learned over the past 25 years, and Ken's thoughts on whether mandating change through the legal system is still the path forward for progress.
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On a special episode of Sport Matters, CEO of the Global Sport Institute Kenneth L. Shropshire and award-winning journalist William C. Rhoden of The Undefeated are joined by author and sports law professor N. Jeremi Duru of American University to discuss the breaking news of Brian Flores' lawsuit against the National Football League. The three break down the details from a legal perspective, examining where the case goes from here, and the precedent this could set for racial discrimination in the league and sports.
Check out the Global Sport Institute Field Study, NFL Head Coach Hiring and Pathways in the Rooney Rule Era, here.
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On the show, professors Kenneth L. Shropshire and Scott Rosner discuss the new NCAA constitution, the power shift to bigger conferences, and the role of athletics in higher education.
'Sports Professors' is a bimonthly production of the Global Sport Matters Podcast, where professors Kenneth Shropshire and Scott Rosner discuss the 101 on what happened in sports business. Each episode gives you a quick recap of the past week in sports, before diving deeper into a bigger topic to look at what's happening and why it matters.
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On the episode, CEO of the Global Sport Institute Kenneth L. Shropshire and award-winning journalist William C. Rhoden of The Undefeated run the gamut on topics from sports to cinema. The two discuss the complexity of race and culture overlaying the firing of Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores, the turn of events with Antonio Brown and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Novak Djokovic's COVID-19 debacle with the Australian Open, as well as two big pieces of news in cinema: the passing of Sidney Poitier and the release of King Richard with Will Smith.
The Global Sport Matters Podcast is presented by Morgan Stanley Global Sports & Entertainment, a division of Morgan Stanley Wealth Management dedicated to serving the unique and sophisticated needs of professional athletes and entertainers. Visit MS.com/GSE to learn more.
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This week on the show, a deep dive into Urban Meyer's tenure and downfall with the NFL's Jacksonville Jaguars. Professors Kenneth L. Shropshire from Arizona State's Global Sport Institute and Scott Rosner from Columbia University discuss the hire of Urban Meyer and its precedent in football history, why Meyer didn't work in the NFL, and what the Meyer situation in Jacksonville has to do with wider change in football at the NFL and NCAA levels across the United States.
'Sports Professors' is a bimonthly production of the Global Sport Matters Podcast, where professors Kenneth Shropshire and Scott Rosner discuss the 101 on what happened in sports business. Each episode gives you a quick recap of the past week in sports, before diving deeper into a bigger topic to look at what's happening and why it matters.
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On the show, CEO of the Global Sport Institute Kenneth L. Shropshire and award-winning journalist William C. Rhoden of The Undefeated dig deeper into the decision by top recruit Travis Hunter to choose Jackson State University and head coach Deion Sanders over Florida State, what it means in the wider history of HBCU football, and whether it signals a true sea change in the landscape of college sports, or if it's unique to "Coach Prime" and Hunter's priorities in 2021.
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This week on the show, a look at a tumultuous time in sports business from college to the pros to international competition. Professors Kenneth L. Shropshire from Arizona State's Global Sport Institute and Scott Rosner from Columbia University discuss the holdout by the Women's Tennis Association against the Chinese government on the heels of Peng Shuai's disappearance from public life; the lockout in Major League Baseball; and the financial and competitive reasons behind NCAA football coaches changing schools and earning huge paydays.
'Sports Professors' is a bimonthly production of the Global Sport Matters Podcast, where professors Kenneth Shropshire and Scott Rosner discuss the 101 on what happened in sports business. Each episode gives you a quick recap of the past week in sports, before diving deeper into a bigger topic to look at what's happening and why it matters.
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Guest producer Karen Given hosts a women's basketball roundtable, exploring how the sport can become more equitable, what research shows us about fandom and passion around women's hoops, and how to grow the sport as the NCAA and other social factors stand in the way. Joining Given are Dr. Nicole LaVoi, director of the Tucker Center at the University of Minnesota, Dr. Nancy Lough, the director of the University of Nevada at Las Vegas' sports management program, and Lindsay Gibbs, who writes the Power Plays newsletter.
This is part two of a series from Given; listen to part one here.
Explore the November digital issue from Global Sport Matters: Taking Charge in Women's Basketball. Click Here.
This week on the show, a deep dive into two high-profile absences in the NFL and NBA. Professors Kenneth L. Shropshire from Arizona State's Global Sport Institute and Scott Rosner from Columbia University discuss the drama surrounding Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers as well as Ben Simmons and the Philadelphia 76ers and what these public feuds between player and team tell us about the state of player empowerment during a chaotic time in American society as well as who stands behind controversial disputes, from the player to the team to the league to corporate sponsors and beyond.
'Sports Professors' is a bimonthly production of the Global Sport Matters Podcast, where professors Kenneth Shropshire and Scott Rosner discuss the 101 on what happened in sports business. Each episode gives you a quick recap of the past week in sports, before diving deeper into a bigger topic to look at what's happening and why it matters.
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Guest host and producer Karen Given tells the intertwining stories of Muffet McGraw and Marianne Stanley, two pioneering women's basketball coaches who have seen the changes in the sport from before Title IX until now. The two discuss the challenges in travel, treatment and compensation in the early days of NCAA women's basketball, the lawsuits that created change, and the meaningful triumphs along the way.
Given also speaks with Danielle Donehew, the executive director of the Women's Basketball Coaches Association and a former director of basketball operations for the University of Tennessee women's basketball program under Pat Summitt, about the legacy of Summitt and the work of advocacy groups like the WBCA to create parity and equity in the sport.
This is part one of a series from Given; keep an eye out for part two next week!
Explore the November digital issue from Global Sport Matters: Taking Charge in Women's Basketball. Click Here.
This week on the show, a closer look at sport's chain of command. Professors Kenneth L. Shropshire from Arizona State's Global Sport Institute and Scott Rosner from Columbia University discuss the ways in which the Chicago Blackhawks and the NHL failed in the Kyle Beach sexual assault saga, and how in 2021 such a devastating failure can still happen. Then, a look at MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred's comments on the Atlanta Braves and the tomahawk chop, and why the focus is on peripheral stories relating to race and culture at this year's World Series.
'Sports Professors' is a bimonthly production of the Global Sport Matters Podcast, where professors Kenneth Shropshire and Scott Rosner discuss the 101 on what happened in sports business. Each episode gives you a quick recap of the past week in sports, before diving deeper into a bigger topic to look at what's happening and why it matters.
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Global Sport Institute CEO Kenneth L. Shropshire and sportswriter William C. Rhoden of The Undefeated examine the latest news in the NFL, including the continued fallout over the investigation into the Washington Football Team and Jon Gruden and what it tells us about the racial power dynamics in the league, as well as the role a young, successful Black quarterback like Lamar Jackson plays in the NFL and in his community in Baltimore as a role model and advocate. The pair examine why race remains such a strong force in the NFL and how the faces of the league are navigating it.
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This week on the show, a closer look at power dynamics in U.S. pro sports. Professors Kenneth L. Shropshire from Global Sport Institute and Scott Rosner from Columbia University discuss the fallout from Jon Gruden's resignation and the ongoing NFL investigation into the Washington Football Team and former president Bruce Allen as well as the sexual assault allegations and subsequent labor strife between the National Women's Soccer League and its players. What do Gruden's emails and the NWSL scandal tell us about who wields power in sports and the precarity of these institutions?
'Sports Professors' is a bimonthly production of the Global Sport Matters Podcast, where professors Kenneth Shropshire and Scott Rosner discuss the 101 on what happened in sports business. Each episode gives you a quick recap of the past week in sports, before diving deeper into a bigger topic to look at what's happening and why it matters.
Stay up-to-date on the latest from Global Sport Matters, click here for more.
Guest host Jerome Allen begins the story of the Athlone Athletics (A’s), a Coloured South African Baseball team borne out of survival against White domineering post-Apartheid. In Part One, team founders Mervyn Wedel and Sean Campbell tell their story while sports historian Lou Moore of Grand Valley State University draws parallels with baseball’s segregated history in the United States. Allen's personal experience with the team interweaves with both American and African history to tell parallel stories of how sport can be used to divide people and to bring them together.
Global Sport Matters Digital Issue: Rediscovering America's Pastime. Click here.
In Part Two of "Breaking the Fix: A Story of Segregated Baseball in South Africa" guest host Jerome Allen looks at the current state of Coloured baseball in the Cape Town area and the rest of South Africa through the lens of the Athlone Athletics and what the future holds for the South African pastime. Sports historian Lou Moore of Grand Valley State University continues to demonstrate how the history of the Negro Leagues and the classic issue of finding field space mirrors the Athlone narrative, while recent A's Ricardo Siljeur and Darren Wedel discuss the state of the game in South Africa and their hope for the future.
Listen to Part One here.
Global Sport Matters Digital Issue: Rediscovering America's Pastime. Click here.
This week on the show, it's all about labor, from the NFL to the NCAA. Professors Kenneth L. Shropshire from Global Sport Institute and Scott Rosner from Columbia University discuss former NFL MVP Lamar Jackson representing himself in contract extension negotiations with the Baltimore Ravens as well as a new National Labor Relations Board memo stating its case that college athletes are employees at private universities, opening the door for further options of unionization and collective bargaining.
'Sports Professors' is a bimonthly production of the Global Sport Matters Podcast, where professors Kenneth Shropshire and Scott Rosner discuss the 101 on what happened in sports business. Each episode gives you a quick recap of the past week in sports, before diving deeper into a bigger topic to look at what's happening and why it matters.
Stay up-to-date on the latest from Global Sport Matters, click here for more.
On the show, CEO of the Global Sport Institute Kenneth L. Shropshire and award-winning journalist William C. Rhoden examine the question: "Who gets to tell our stories?"
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In "There's No Scoreboard in the Office: Inside the Athlete's Journey, Part 2," guest host and producer, Karen Given sits down with Dr. Shannon McHugh, psychologist and co-founder of the Post-Game Players' Lounge, and Dr. Scott Brooks, sociologist and director of research at the Global Sport Institute, to discuss the physical and mental health challenges athletes face when transitioning out of their playing careers and navigating life through the post-sport journey.
Listen to "There's No Scoreboard in the Office: Inside the Athlete's Journey, Part 1", here.
Global Sport Matters Digital Issue: The Athlete's Journey. Click here.
On the show, professors Kenneth L. Shropshire and Scott Rosner catch up on the latest news in sports from Simone Biles and gymnasts testifying against the FBI handling of Nassar case to the smash opening weekend for sports gambling in the NFL. The professors then hit the big topic of St. Louis denying dismissal of lawsuit against the Rams after relocating to Los Angeles in 2016. Sifting through the case details, the professors examine the St. Louis lawsuit through the lens of economic ramifications for cities left behind as teams venture forward in pursuit of the 'perfect' location.
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A new two-part series from producer Karen Given. In part one, Karen explores the journey of former professional basketball player Russell Hinder. Following his career from amateur to pro, Russell finds himself at the end of his competition days and must now navigate his new identity, relationships, and find new purpose outside of the sport he’s lived and loved for so long.
Look out for Part 2 out next week!
Explore the September digital issue from Global Sport Matters: The Athlete's Journey. Click Here
On the show, professors Kenneth Shropshire and Scott Rosner dissect the bizarre scandal of the week, which is the Bishop Sycamore HS game and the role of youth sport today. The two also discuss the U.S. Tennis Open where top all-stars are out from injury and move on to the investigation into Urban Meyer's controversial comments about player cuts and vaccine status - does this connect to the recent cut of Cam Newton from The Patriots, too?
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On the episode, hosts Kenneth L. Shropshire of the Global Sport Institute and William C. Rhoden of ESPN's The Undefeated delve into the 5-year anniversary of Colin Kaepernick kneeling during the national anthem and connect the thread of tension between Kap and white fans to the 17-year anniversary of the infamous Pacers-Pistons brawl retold on Netflix's documentary: "Untold: Malice at the Palace." The two also discuss J.R. Smith's return to college as a student-athlete on the golf team at North Carolina A&T.
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On the show, professors Kenneth Shropshire of the Global Sport Institute and Scott Rosner of Columbia University discuss Brigham Young University's bold move that allows all football athletes to sign name, image and likeness deals. They also catch up on sports news around the world from Afghanistan's female footballers to MLB's Field of Dreams games and the Tokyo Olympics low ratings to Tim Tebow's exit from the Jaguars.
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On the show, professors Kenneth L. Shropshire and Scott Rosner look at the trickle-down effect of name, image and likeness (NIL) on high school athletes and the potential impact on players' mental health. The two also discuss the move by Oklahoma and Texas from Big 12 to Southeastern Conference (SEC), the changing mindset around mental health at the Olympics, and the NBA draft of G-League Ignite stars.
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With the Tokyo Olympics underway, Global Sport Institute's Kenneth L. Shropshire and William C. Rhoden of ESPN's The Undefeated discuss the dilemma of being a Black athlete at the Olympics representing a country amidst waves of unrest and systemic racism. Do you raise the American flag in pride or do you raise your fist in protest?
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Kenneth L. Shropshire and William C. Rhoden discuss the imbalance of sport as entertainment for fans and the disregard for the humans behind the jerseys. From the recent string of incidences - sports fan throwing popcorn on Russell Westbrook and water bottle thrown at Kyrie Irving - to the ongoing battle for players' rights in college and the name, image and likeness ruling, the two hosts examine the roots of race, culture and the humanity of sports in the moment.
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Global Sport Matters Digital Issue: The Administration of Change. Click here.
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NOlympians Inside the Fight Against Capitalist Mega-Sports in Los Angeles, Tokyo and Beyond
Resource Links:
Jules’ article: Klete Keller: From Gold Medalist to Capitol Insurrectionist
https://www.thenation.com/article/society/klete-keller-trump/
AP: 80% say Tokyo Olympics Should Be Called Off or Won’t Happen
https://apnews.com/article/tokyo-olympics-coronavirus-dad73f073a9f60f7578b6434092b748f
London Times: Japan Looks for a Way Out of Tokyo Olympics Because of Covid
https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/japan-looks-for-a-way-out-of-tokyo-olympics-because-of-virus-lf868xfnd
Joining the discussion:
Jeremy Goldberg | President of LeagueApps
Jeremy Goldberg is the President & Quarterback of LeagueApps, a sports technology company headquartered in New York City, where he oversees the marketing, business development, community and impact functions. LeagueApps, the operating system and community for the youth sports industry, is on Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500, a ranking of the 500 fastest growing tech and media companies in North America, and was recently named the Top 25 Best Employers in Sports by Front Office Sports. Jeremy is also an operating partner at 212MEDIA, a venture development firm that produced LeagueApps, Homer (backed by Sesame Workshop and Lego Ventures), Saavn (exited to Reliance Jio), and LiftMetrix (exited to Hootsuite). Previously, he served in technology strategy roles at the Mitchell Madison Group and Generate Insights and was the Founder and CEO of poliVOICE. Jeremy is also passionate about his causes, having worked in various capacities for Obama for America and Seeds of Peace, founded and Co-Chairs the PLAY Sports Coalition, and serves on the boards of Seeds of Peace and Search for Common Ground, and on the Women in Innovation (WIN) Advisory Council. Jeremy holds a bachelor’s degree with Honors from Georgetown’s School of Foreign Service, and a master’s in international affairs from Columbia University’s School of International & Public Affairs.
Ashland Johnson, Esq. | Attorney and Founder of Inclusion Playbook
An attorney, equity and inclusion strategist, and former Division I athlete, Ashland Johnson has over a decade of civil rights experience working with social justice communities, advising sports leaders, and serving in leadership roles in advocacy organizations. Ashland has extensive experience working with major sports leagues and associations, including the NBA, NCAA, NFL, USOC, and various national governing bodies to strengthen their social responsibility programming, policies, and platforms at the intersection of inclusion, race, gender, and the law. She recently authored the groundbreaking report, Play to Win: Improving the Lives of LGBTQ Youth in Sports which provides critical insights and action steps for more inclusive sporting spaces.
Dr. Wilsa Charles Malveaux, MD MA | Sport Psychiatrist & Former Elite Athlete
Dr. Wilsa Charles Malveaux has a focus on Sports Psychiatry, helping athletes with mental illness, performance, life/career transitions, and overcoming unexpected setbacks. She has successfully worked with athletes at varying stages of their career, including high school, collegiate, professional, and retired athletes. Dr. Charles-Malveaux currently lends her expertise as a psychiatric consultant to the U. S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA), to a professional sports league, and multiple professional sports teams, and organizations. She is also the Western Regional Trustee, Region IV for the Black Psychiatrists of America (BPA); and CEO and President of WCM Sports Psych.
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Rafer Johnson: His Life. His Impact. 1934-2020
Anita Lucette DeFrantz's 2017 book "My Olympic Life: A Memoir"
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Native American related mascot database
Global Sport Matters Live Event: The State of Mental Health
Empty Seats Podcast, a KJZZ Original Production
They say elections have consequences. One group in particular who lives on the precipice on who gets sworn-in, come this January are DACA recipients. Over the summer, we interviewed Argeo Cruz, a DREAMER, and an athlete. He said his story with us about wanting to be on the US Olympic team as a runner, a dream that was cut short. We revisit that conversation in this episode which originally aired on July 22, 2020.
President Trump Bet on College Football to Help Win Key Swing States. A New Poll Shows Fans Aren't Buying It
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A Story Bigger Than Basketball in Haiti, Short Film
Walking on Water: A Brief History on Black Surfers, Short Film
Crackback! by Dr. Fitzgerald Hill with Mark Purdy
A 10-Year Snapshot of NCAA Power Five Head Coaching Hires
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The Reset of College Sport Issue
Too Few Black College Coaches, Too Few Opportunities by Patrick Hruby
A 10-Season Snapshot of NCAA Power Five Head Coaching Hires
With the NBA bubble burst, players turn frustration into action - Article by Bill Rhoden
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GSM Article: https://globalsportmatters.com/youth/2020/07/22/in-the-return-to-youth-sports-an-opportunity-to-improve-access/
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US Soccer Terminates Development Academy for boys and girls: https://soccer.nbcsports.com/2020/04/15/united-states-soccer-federation-developmental-academy-coronavirus-financial/
Article: Athletes push for brands and competitors to commit to clean sport
Clean Sport Collective Podcast
As spring turned into summer, college sports programs across the country were faced with tough decisions. Should they return to fall sports? The answer for one college was simple. Cancel. Joining to discuss why Morehouse won’t be playing this fall is its president, David Thomas.
If you or a loved one is in need of help, please call the national suicide prevention lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK.
For additional resources and support visit: https://www.hbo.com/documentaries/the-weight-of-gold/resources
Mental health resources are available to Team USA Athletes by contacting the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee Athlete Services. For more information visit: www.TeamUSA.org/MentalHealth
Although the Supreme Court’s recent decision to retain DACA was met with a sigh of relief for Argeo Cruz, a DREAMer, while his running time qualified him to compete in the US Olympic Trials, he still lacks one requirement that would allow him to represent the place he's called home most of his life.
WSFF REWIND, a new virtual film series featuring encore screenings of documentaries from their first four years plus live post-film conversations with filmmakers, athletes, and activists. July 16-25, 2020.
To learn more about Amanda Blackhorse's movement to eliminate Native mascots and names, visit nomorenativemascots.org/take-action
Native American related mascot database
Staying Active At Home with Dr. Nicole Keith - CBS Sunday Morning
Zachary Binney - Twitter
Arizona to Rally Against Native American Mascots
Black 'Survivor' Alums Say The Reality Was Harmful Stereotypes
New York Times: How Skateboarding Can Help Fight Racism
Kim Woozy's TEDx Talk: If she can do it, so can I
The history of Black ownership within the NFL is a bleak one. While there have been a smattering of Blacks who hold a minority stake in a team, in a league whose players are 70% Black, no one Black person has ever owned majority ownership in the NFL. Is this the moment that changes all that? Raymond Bobbitt discusses his plan to bring Black ownership to the league and Ken Shropshire about its history.
NASCAR decides to ban Confederate flags but will it be able to keep up with America’s fast-moving pace car of social change? Dr. Joshua Newman discusses southern whiteness connected to NASCAR. And student journalists Misha Jones and Patty Vicente from ASU’s Cronkite School join us for an end of the week round table discussion.
Many sports teams have issued statements about the killing of George Floyd and the recent protests. Now comes a statement from the Boston Red Sox who says racism at Fenway is real. What happens next?
Joining to discuss what this means is Julio Ricardo Varela, host of the In The Thick Podcast.
Panelists:
-Venessa Jacobs | Head Volleyball Coach at Southern University
-Kerrick Jackson | Head Baseball Coach at Southern University
-Geoff Arnold | Asst. Coach for Mens Basketball at Rider University
-Lou Richie | Bishop O'Dowd-Oakland Boys Basketball Coach
-Dawn Staley | Hall of Fame player, South Carolina Women's Basketball Coach, 3X Olympic gold medalist, Naismith Player of the Year '91 & '92, Naismith Coach of the Year '20
Led by:
Scott Brooks | Director of Research at Global Sport Institute
Joining the conversation:
Carla Bustamante | Communication Director, Naranjeros de Hermosillo Baseball Club.
Brenda Elsey | Associate Professor of History at Hofstra University and Co-Host of Burn It All Down.
Julio Ricardo Varela | Journalist, Senior Executive for Futuro Media, Co-Host of In The Thick.
Victor Ocando | International Sports Lawyer, Lecturer, and external Legal Counsel for soccer clubs and agents in Venezuela, South America and Europe.
Hosted By: Andrew Ramsammy | Director of Digital Content for Global Sport Matters and Global Sport Institute
Joining the conversation:
Dr. Rashawn Ray | Sociologist at University of Maryland & Brookings Institute
Mirna Valerio | Marathon runner, Inclusion activist, and Author, “A Beautiful Work in Progress”
Dr. Lois Brown | Director of the Center for the Study of Race and Democracy at Arizona State University
Dr. Louis Moore | Associate Professor of History (African American, Sport & Gender) at Grand Valley State University
Led by:
Dr. Scott Brooks | Sociologist and Director of Research at Global Sport Institute
In this episode, brought to you by Global Sport Matters and Indian Country Today, we will speak with experts on the impact of COVID-19 on Native American communities and sport, and what reset means for recovering. Joining the conversation:
-Jordan Marie Daniel (Sioux) | Fourth generation runner and Indigenous advocate, #RunningForJustice
-Brent Cahwee (Pawnee/Euchee) | Co-founder of NDNSports
-Natalie Welch (Cherokee) | Assistant Professor of Sport Management at Linfield College
-Dr. Michelle Tom (Navajo) | Physician on the Navajo Nation, former Arizona State University basketball
Guest Host:
Patty Talahongva, Executive Producer of Indian Country Today
As we inch toward the NFL regular season, every conversation and event counts when it comes to pro sports. A lot happened during the #NFLDraft. Miami took Tua Taigovailoa, Jordan Love went to the Green Bay Packers and Jalen Hurts was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles. Perhaps more importantly, NFL team owners, coaches and players shared their homes and loved ones with the world for three days. Ken and Bill discuss the picks, the optics, and how the NFL and other pro sports leagues might work with women in the future.
We speak with Senior NFL Writer for The Undefeated, Jason Reid about how the Draft highlighted the racial disparities in the league and why it matters.
NFL media personality and Uninterrupted executive, Andrew Hawk joined the show to reflect on his own #NFLDraft day and share advice on why players must keep in mind who they celebrate with and how they do business.
Ashland Johnson, founder of the Inclusion Playbook discusses the WNBA and NFL Drafts, and how /why women's sports should be relevant to the mix during the pandemic.
This week's guests: Tracey Holmes, Australian journalist and presenter on ABC News Radio, Victoria Jackson, Arizona State University clinical assistant professor of history, specializing in sport, and former NCAA champ and retired professional track and field athlete, and Howard Bryant, American author, sports journalist, and radio and television personality with ESPN. Hosted by Kenneth Shropshire, CEO of Global Sport Institute and adidas Distinguished Professor of Global Sport.
Tonight, the NFL will host its first virtual Draft ever. The glitzy event that was supposed to take place in Las Vegas, has been derailed by the coronavirus pandemic. Instead, GMs, coaches, players and analysts will participate from their homes and commissioner Roger Goodell is expected to announce first-round draft picks from his basement. Kenneth L. Shropshire, CEO of the Global Sport Institute at Arizona State University and award-winning columnist and Visiting Senior Practitioner for the Global Sport Institute, William C. Rhoden will be watching.
In this episode, they won't be debating whether Tua Tagovailoa goes to the Dolphins or Joe Burrow is a good fit for the Cincinatti Bengals. They'll ask - what happens after the Draft? How can the league keep players fit and get them back in stadiums in time for the start of the regular season in September?
They are joined by guests Andrew Brandt, Executive Director of the Jeffrey S. Moorad Center for the Study of Sports Law and James Lofton, CBS NFL Analyst. Brandt brings the the executive side to the conversation with his experience as an NFL agent and Vice President of the Greenbay Packers. Lofton, a pro football Hall of Famer and former coach of the San Diego Chargers and Oakland Raiders brings the player/coach perspective.
COVID-19 is the rival no one in sport could prepare for or can defeat yet. Since mid-March, professional sports leagues around the world have either canceled their seasons all together or postponed them indefinitely. Kenneth L. Shropshire, CEO of the Global Sport Institute at Arizona State University will be joined by award-winning columnist and Visiting Senior Practitioner for the Global Sport Institute, William C. Rhoden. In this episode Ken and Bill discuss the implications of this – from fan-less arenas to player eligibility.
They invite guests Traci Green (Head coach, Harvard Women’s Tennis), Ray Anderson (Athletic Director, Sun Devil Athletics), and Grant Fogerty (ASU Men’s Basketball player) to weigh in on these issues and share their personal experiences with canceled seasons, disappointed players, and how they plan move forward next year. Professor Jules Boykoff (Pacific University) also joins the show to discuss why he encouraged the cancelation of this summer’s Olympic games, and what that means for athletes and beyond.