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.
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.
26 Apr 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.
19 Apr 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.
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