More than the Score Podcast
Unexpected questions and beyond the scoresheet chat. A multi-sport, global podcast from the BBC World Service, every weekday.
Unexpected questions and beyond the scoresheet chat. A multi-sport global podcast from the BBC World Service, every weekday.
Every Monday to Friday, More than the Score tells stories beyond the scoreline from all over the world of sport. From the Winter Olympics to the Super Bowl, the Australian Open to the Diamond League, and netball to Formula 1. We've got interviews with extraordinary athletes like Ivory Coast legend Yaya Toure, boxing royalty Cecilia Braekhus and cycling sprint king Harrie Lavreysen, as well as the experts working behind the scenes, from the referees who run VAR to the coaches keeping athletes in peak form. Plus, we've got the expertise of the BBC'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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Charlie Ward: The sporting ‘superhero’ who chose the NBA over the NFL
Today
Heisman Trophy winner Charlie Ward chose a career in the NBA over the NFL
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Elana Meyers Taylor’s 20-year journey to Olympic gold
Yesterday
Elana Meyers Taylor won her first Olympic gold medal at the age of 41 in Milan-Cortina
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Why is figure skating not at the 2026 Winter Paralympics?
Friday
Will figure skating one day be part of the Winter Paralympics?
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Max Verstappen: Why an F1 great is taking on a 24-hour race
Thursday
Max Verstappen's set to compete in his first endurance race - is he getting bored of F1?
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Is Poland’s Ekstraklasa the most exciting competition in football?
Last Wednesday
What’s made the top flight of Polish football so unpredictable?
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Are mixed teams the future of Olympic relay races?
Last Tuesday
Could gender-based relays at the summer and Winter Olympics soon be a thing of the past?
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Are O'Neill, Warnock and Ancelotti changing perceptions of older managers?
Last Monday
Is age nothing but a number when it comes to football management?
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Can Welsh rugby be saved?
Fri 6 Mar 2026
Is rugby still Wales's number one sport, amid a crisis within the game?
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Menna Fitzpatrick and Katie Guest: Teaming up to tackle the Paralympics
Thu 5 Mar 2026
How Paralympic skier Menna Fitzpatrick and guide Katie Guest form a winning combination
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Cadillac and Audi: Formula 1's new cars on the grid
Wed 4 Mar 2026
What impact will two of the world's biggest car companies have on Formula 1?
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The tech transforming the Winter Paralympics
Tue 3 Mar 2026
The technology and equipment that's powering Winter Paralympians
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Arvid Lindblad: How far can Formula 1's youngest driver go?
Mon 2 Mar 2026
Britain's Arvid Lindblad will be the youngest driver on this year's F1 grid
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Benni McCarthy: Man Utd ruled out signing Victor Osimhen because of Africa Cup of Nations schedule
Fri 27 Feb 2026
The former South Africa striker on how Afcon's timing can affect the continent's stars
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Can curling keep up its momentum after the Winter Olympics?
Thu 26 Feb 2026
How a new professional curling league aims to capitalise on the success of Milan-Cortina
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Is Ronda Rousey’s return to MMA a good thing?
Wed 25 Feb 2026
UFC legend Ronda Rousey returns to MMA 10 years after retiring from the sport
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Are football fans booing their own team and manager more than ever?
Tue 24 Feb 2026
Do players notice booing and why do fans do it?
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Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo's GOAT performance at the Winter Olympics
Mon 23 Feb 2026
Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo is the first athlete to win six gold medals at a Winter Olympics
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How Italy's men changed their Six Nations narrative
Fri 20 Feb 2026
After years of struggle, could the Azzuri one day win rugby's Six Nations?
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What draws Sweden's footballers to England's WSL?
Thu 19 Feb 2026
Many of Sweden's best female footballers now play for English clubs
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Smriti Mandhana is BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year
Wed 18 Feb 2026
Cricket star Smriti Mandhana has been named BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year for 2025
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Emily Harrop: Skimo's top racer aims for Olympic history
Tue 17 Feb 2026
Ski mountaineering is set for its Olympic debut. Emily Harrop is the favourite for gold
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Why biathlon's been the talk of the Winter Olympics
Mon 16 Feb 2026
From controversy to confessions - why biathlon's been the talk of the Winter Olympics
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Dave Ryding's Olympic farewell
Fri 13 Feb 2026
Groundbreaking British skier Dave Ryding is set to retire at the Winter Olympics
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When does football punditry go too far?
Thu 12 Feb 2026
At what point does criticism of footballers cross a line?
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How cloned horses conquered polo
Wed 11 Feb 2026
How cloned horses have transformed polo, one of the world's oldest team games
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How do coaches and athletes build successful partnerships?
Tue 10 Feb 2026
2021 US Open tennis champion Emma Radacanu is looking for the 10th coach of her career
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Minions, music and medals: The art of figure skating with Robin Cousins and Benoit Richaud
Mon 9 Feb 2026
Olympic champion Robin Cousins and choreographer Benoit Richaud on the art of skating
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Can South Africa stop India from winning the ICC Men's T20 World Cup?
Fri 6 Feb 2026
The tenth edition of the Men's T20 World Cup is being co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka
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Arianna Fontana: A Winter Olympic legend's long road home
Thu 5 Feb 2026
Arianna Fontana, Italy's most-decorated Winter Olympian, on the road to her sixth Games
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Field of dreams: How to prepare an NFL turf for Super Bowl
Wed 4 Feb 2026
How do you prepare the surface for one of the world's most-watched sporting events
