More than the Score Podcast
Unexpected questions and beyond the scoresheet chat. A multi-sport, global podcast from the 麻豆社 World Service.
Unexpected questions and beyond the scoresheet chat. A multi-sport global podcast from the 麻豆社 World Service.
More than the Score tells stories beyond the scoreline from all over the world of sport. From Formula One to netball, MMA to figure skating, and Grand Slam tennis to Diamond League athletics. We've got interviews with extraordinary athletes like para-skiing star Menna Fitzpatrick, Winter Olympic champion Elana Meyers Taylor, South African football icon Benni McCarthy and cricket superstar Smriti Mandhana, as well as the experts working behind the scenes, from football super-agents to the coaches keeping athletes in peak form. Plus, we've got the expertise of the 麻豆社's top journalists, who share their insights from decades of covering sport at all levels.
And if you've got your own take on the stories we cover, we'd love to hear from you. Email morethanthescore@bbc.co.uk, or WhatsApp us on 0044 800 032 0470. You can find more information, along with our privacy notice, on our website: www.bbcworldservice.com/morethanthescore
Episodes to download
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Will Scotty James become snowboarding鈥檚 GOAT at the Winter Olympics?
Thu 22 Jan 2026
Scotty James is a snowboarding icon 鈥� but has yet to win Olympic gold
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Why do players and fans love to travel to watch sport?
Wed 21 Jan 2026
When it comes to sport, is the journey almost as important as the event?
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Does changing coach mean a change in fortunes?
Tue 20 Jan 2026
NFL's Buffalo Bills and New Zealand rugby dismiss their head coaches.
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Cam Little: the NFL record breaker who never planned to play the sport
Mon 19 Jan 2026
Cam Little's shirt is in the NFL's Pro Football Hall of Fame
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Is the Australian Open still tennis's 'happy Slam'?
Fri 16 Jan 2026
What are the stories to watch at the first tennis Grand Slam of the year?
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Will Afcon's star performers shine at the World Cup?
Thu 15 Jan 2026
Big names have shone at the Africa Cup of Nations. How will they fare at the World Cup?
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Can Lindsey Vonn win Winter Olympic gold again?
Wed 14 Jan 2026
Will skiing superstar Lindsey Vonn's comeback end in Olympic gold?
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What is it like following a family member into professional football?
Tue 13 Jan 2026
Tuva Hansen and Natasha Dowie on following in their families footballing footsteps
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From The Ashes to the NFL: What are sport鈥檚 most one-sided rivalries?
Fri 9 Jan 2026
Australia beat England again - will the Packers do the same to the Bears?
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Manchester City's Kerstin Casparij: 'Being gay didn't feel normal, until I became a footballer'
Wed 7 Jan 2026
The Netherlands and Man City defender on being a role model for the LGBTQ+ community.
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Oba Femi: the Nigerian wrestler aiming to become WWE's next big star
Tue 6 Jan 2026
Isaac Odugbesan or Oba Femi as he's known in WWE is making waves in the organisation.
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How important are post-match and pre-match interviews in football?
Mon 5 Jan 2026
Does what managers say to the media really matter?
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More than 2025: Jeff Guan's return to golf
Fri 2 Jan 2026
How Jeff Guan returned to professional golf after losing the sight in his left eye
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More than 2025: Should football 'bomb squads' be a thing of the past?
New Year's Day 2026
What's it like to discover your team doesn't want you any more?
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More than 2025: The making of Mondo Duplantis
Wed 31 Dec 2025
An archive interview sheds light on the roots of Mondo Duplantis's pole vault dominance
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More than 2025: Victor Wembanyama's giant leaps
Tue 30 Dec 2025
Why Victor Wembanyama could be a game-changer in the NBA
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More than 2025: When Esme Morgan met Ashleigh Plumptre
Mon 29 Dec 2025
Footballers Esme Morgan and Ashleigh Plumptre on winning titles with England and Nigeria
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More than 2025: Cecilia Braekhus's farewell to boxing
Boxing Day 2025
Cecilia Braekhus is a legend of women's boxing. What legacy does she leave?
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More than 2025: Flavor Flav hypes the Winter Olympics
Christmas Day 2025
What can sport learn from hip-hop's hypemen?
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More than 2025: Cristiano Ronaldo and the art of marketability
Christmas Eve 2025
What turns an athlete into a money-maker?
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More than 2025: Valentin Vacherot's shock tennis triumph
Tue 23 Dec 2025
Tennis player Valentin Vacherot was responsible for one of 2025's biggest shocks
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More than 2025: Jamie Lawrence's journey from prison to Premier League
Mon 22 Dec 2025
How Jamie Lawrence got an opportunity that changed his life
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Ivory Coast legend Yaya Toure on his playing career and coaching ambitions
Fri 19 Dec 2025
Afcon winner Yaya Toure chats about his upbringing, his career and his coaching ambitions
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Anthony Joshua, Jake Paul and the rise of influencer boxing
Thu 18 Dec 2025
AJ, a two-time heavyweight World Champion, prepares to fight YouTuber Jake Paul.
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Do sport stars make better dancers?
Wed 17 Dec 2025
How hard is it for athletes to become stars on TV dancing shows?
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Does the Africa Cup of Nations get enough respect?
Tue 16 Dec 2025
Does the football world need to show more respect to the Africa Cup of Nations?
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Sabalenka v Kyrgios: Does tennis need a new 'Battle of the Sexes'?
Mon 15 Dec 2025
Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios talk ahead of their controversial match
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Could padel become an Olympic sport?
Fri 12 Dec 2025
After surging in popularity, padel sets its sights on the Olympics
