More than the Score

Unexpected questions and beyond the scoresheet chat. A multi-sport, global podcast from the BBC World Service, every weekday.

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Is the Australian Open still tennis's 'happy Slam'?
What are the stories to watch at the first tennis Grand Slam of the year?
16 Jan 2026,21 mins
Will Afcon's star performers shine at the World Cup?
Big names have shone at the Africa Cup of Nations. How will they fare at the World Cup?
15 Jan 2026,22 mins
Can Lindsey Vonn win Winter Olympic gold again?
Will skiing superstar Lindsey Vonn's comeback end in Olympic gold?
14 Jan 2026,19 mins
What is it like following a family member into professional football?
Tuva Hansen and Natasha Dowie on following in their families footballing footsteps
13 Jan 2026,26 mins
Making sport stars into statues
What makes a great sporting statue?
12 Jan 2026,20 mins
From The Ashes to the NFL: What are sport’s most one-sided rivalries?
Australia beat England again - will the Packers do the same to the Bears?
09 Jan 2026,19 mins
Are FA Cup upsets still 'magic'?
How do smaller clubs mastermind FA Cup upsets?
08 Jan 2026,19 mins
Manchester City's Kerstin Casparij: 'Being gay didn't feel normal, until I became a footballer'
The Netherlands and Man City defender on being a role model for the LGBTQ+ community.
07 Jan 2026,13 mins
Oba Femi: the Nigerian wrestler aiming to become WWE's next big star
Isaac Odugbesan or Oba Femi as he's known in WWE is making waves in the organisation.
06 Jan 2026,19 mins
How important are post-match and pre-match interviews in football?
Does what managers say to the media really matter?
05 Jan 2026,23 mins
More than 2025: Jeff Guan's return to golf
How Jeff Guan returned to professional golf after losing the sight in his left eye
02 Jan 2026,22 mins
More than 2025: Should football 'bomb squads' be a thing of the past?
What's it like to discover your team doesn't want you any more?
01 Jan 2026,22 mins
More than 2025: The making of Mondo Duplantis
An archive interview sheds light on the roots of Mondo Duplantis's pole vault dominance
31 Dec 2025,18 mins
More than 2025: Victor Wembanyama's giant leaps
Why Victor Wembanyama could be a game-changer in the NBA
30 Dec 2025,20 mins
More than 2025: When Esme Morgan met Ashleigh Plumptre
Footballers Esme Morgan and Ashleigh Plumptre on winning titles with England and Nigeria
29 Dec 2025,24 mins
More than 2025: Cecilia Braekhus's farewell to boxing
Cecilia Braekhus is a legend of women's boxing. What legacy does she leave?
26 Dec 2025,17 mins
More than 2025: Flavor Flav hypes the Winter Olympics
What can sport learn from hip-hop's hypemen?
25 Dec 2025,17 mins
More than 2025: Cristiano Ronaldo and the art of marketability
What turns an athlete into a money-maker?
24 Dec 2025,22 mins
More than 2025: Valentin Vacherot's shock tennis triumph
Tennis player Valentin Vacherot was responsible for one of 2025's biggest shocks
23 Dec 2025,18 mins
More than 2025: Jamie Lawrence's journey from prison to Premier League
How Jamie Lawrence got an opportunity that changed his life
22 Dec 2025,18 mins
Ivory Coast legend Yaya Toure on his playing career and coaching ambitions
Afcon winner Yaya Toure chats about his upbringing, his career and his coaching ambitions
19 Dec 2025,19 mins
Anthony Joshua, Jake Paul and the rise of influencer boxing
AJ, a two-time heavyweight World Champion, prepares to fight YouTuber Jake Paul.
18 Dec 2025,19 mins
Do sport stars make better dancers?
How hard is it for athletes to become stars on TV dancing shows?
17 Dec 2025,24 mins
Does the Africa Cup of Nations get enough respect?
Does the football world need to show more respect to the Africa Cup of Nations?
16 Dec 2025,23 mins
Sabalenka v Kyrgios: Does tennis need a new 'Battle of the Sexes'?
Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios talk ahead of their controversial match
15 Dec 2025,25 mins
Could padel become an Olympic sport?
After surging in popularity, padel sets its sights on the Olympics
12 Dec 2025,20 mins
Asafa Powell on Hurricane Melissa's aftermath in Jamaica
Asafa Powell on how Jamaica is coping in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa
11 Dec 2025,24 mins
Olivia Reeves: the Olympic weightlifting champion making her sport more accessible
Reeves ended America’s 24 year wait for a woman to win Olympic Gold in weightlifting.
10 Dec 2025,13 mins
The Luke Littler effect: Is darts now a global sport?
As Luke Littler prepares to defend his world darts title, where does the sport go next?
09 Dec 2025,18 mins
Netball in Africa: Is the future looking bright?
With Uganda rising in netball's world rankings, could Tanzania follow suit?
08 Dec 2025,24 mins