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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Dave Ryding's Olympic farewell
Yesterday
Groundbreaking British skier Dave Ryding is set to retire at the Winter Olympics
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When does football punditry go too far?
Thursday
At what point does criticism of footballers cross a line?
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How cloned horses conquered polo
Wednesday
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?
Tuesday
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
Monday
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?
Last Friday
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
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When will Africa win its first Winter Olympic medal?
Tue 3 Feb 2026
Eight African nations will be represented in Milan-Cortina - can any bring home medals?
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Rafaela Pimenta: the most powerful woman in football on the transfer window
Mon 2 Feb 2026
Super-agent Rafaela Pimenta represents Erling Haaland, Arne Slot and Gilberto Mora
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Can Lara Colturi make Winter Olympic history for Albania?
Fri 30 Jan 2026
Why teenage skier Lara Colturi is carrying Albania's Olympic dreams
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Naomi Osaka and sport's fashion sense
Thu 29 Jan 2026
Naomi Osaka's 'jellyfish' entrance outfit gets us talking about sport and fashion
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Heated Rivalry: What does the show's success mean for ice hockey?
Wed 28 Jan 2026
Heated Rivalry is the hottest show on TV - and it's put ice hockey in a new spotlight.
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Ellie Bouttell: The boxer born in the UK and crafted in China
Tue 27 Jan 2026
Ellie Bouttell began boxing at University before falling in love with the sport in China
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Why does the NBA want to start a European league?
Mon 26 Jan 2026
Would basketball benefit from a European NBA spin-off?
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How Alex Eala became the Australian Open's hottest ticket
Fri 23 Jan 2026
Why has Alex Eala been called "the most popular player in tennis"?
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Will Scotty James become snowboarding’s GOAT at the Winter Olympics?
Thu 22 Jan 2026
Scotty James is a snowboarding icon – 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’s 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?























