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 fu…

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…

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 Assoc…

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 bask…

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 r…

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 networ…

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 networ…

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…

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, t…

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 J…

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 hospit…

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 To st…

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 m…

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…

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 St…

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 i…

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 & E…

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. Explore more stories in sport at GlobalSportMatters.com…

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…

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…

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 disce…

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.저자 Karen Given, David Swindell, Phillip B. Wilson, Mark Rosentraub, Neil deMause

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 Mik…

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 leadershi…

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, …

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 …

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, si…

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 brea…

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 happen…

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 Tamp…

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 Me…

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 signal…

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 …

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 Universit…

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 feu…

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 tha…

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 happe…

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 …

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…

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 Sta…

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 s…

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 stat…

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?" To stay up-to-date on the latest from Global Sport Matters, click here for more.저자 Kenneth L. Shropshire, William C. Rhoden

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 chal…

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 rel…

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 liv…

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 an…

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 Netf…

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 game…

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 th…