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, <a href="https://globalsportmatters.com/" target="_blank">click here</a> for more.

<description>&lt;p&gt;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. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;i&gt;To stay up-to-date on the latest from Global Sport Matters, &lt;/i&gt;&lt;a href="https://globalsportmatters.com/" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;i&gt;click here&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;i&gt; for more.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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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. 

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

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, <a href="https://globalsportmatters.com/" target="_blank">click here</a> for more.

<description>&lt;p&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;i&gt;To stay up-to-date on the latest from Global Sport Matters, &lt;/i&gt;&lt;a href="https://globalsportmatters.com/" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;i&gt;click here&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;i&gt; for more.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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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 NFL Draft is Here, and Black QBs Could Rule the Day

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, <a href="https://globalsportmatters.com/" target="_blank">click here</a> for more.

<description>&lt;p&gt;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. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;i&gt;To stay up-to-date on the latest from Global Sport Matters, &lt;/i&gt;&lt;a href="https://globalsportmatters.com/" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;i&gt;click here&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;i&gt; for more.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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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. 

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

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, <a href="https://globalsportmatters.com/" target="_blank">click here</a> for more.

<description>&lt;p&gt;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!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;i&gt;To stay up-to-date on the latest from Global Sport Matters, &lt;/i&gt;&lt;a href="https://globalsportmatters.com/" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;i&gt;click here&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;i&gt; for more.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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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!

Fallout from a Huge NCAA Women's Basketball Final Four

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, <a href="https://globalsportmatters.com/" target="_blank">click here</a> for more.

<description>&lt;p&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;i&gt;To stay up-to-date on the latest from Global Sport Matters, &lt;/i&gt;&lt;a href="https://globalsportmatters.com/" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;i&gt;click here&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;i&gt; for more.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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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.

Newfound Freedom in the NCAA Tournament and NFL Free Agency

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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