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More than the Score

BBC World Service
Faith Kipyegon
Long Throw-Ins
WNBA
Ryder Cup
Mondo Duplantis
Tokyo
World Athletics Championships
Pole Vault
UCI Road World Championships
Usain Bolt
Leicester City
Premier League
Cycling
Boxing
Bare Knuckle Boxing
World Records
Megan Campbell
Football Tactics
Dominique Malonga
Basketball

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... more

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Italy's men's international rugby team have gone from perennial Six Nations strugglers to talk of one day winning the competition. In the not-too-distant past, they were almost certain to be awarded the wooden spoon for finishing bottom of the table ... more

England's Women's Super League, or WSL, is one of the richest leagues in women's football, with players from many countries - but it's proven particularly attractive for Swedish footballers. Twenty-three Swedes play across the league, including such ... more

World Cup-winning cricketer Smriti Mandhana has been named BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year for 2025 - the first cricketer to win the award. As vice-captain, she helped her country to win the 2025 ICC Women's Cricket World Cup, scoring 434 runs acr... more

Emily Harrop is the dominant force in the sport of ski mountaineering, or skimo – an intense, demanding discipline that combines cross-country and alpine skiing. The French racer has won the sport's overall and sprint World Cup titles for the past fo... more

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Recent Guests

Marnie Chesterton
Journalist and host of science podcasts, including Unexpected Elements and Crowdscience
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Episode: How cloned horses conquered polo
Robin Cousins
1980 Olympic Men's Singles Gold Medalist, and BBC Figure Skating Commentator
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Episode: Minions, music and medals: The art of figure skating with Robin Cousins and Benoit Richaud
Benoit Richaud
International Skating Union's Choreographer of the Year 2024
International Skating Union
Episode: Minions, music and medals: The art of figure skating with Robin Cousins and Benoit Richaud
Prakash Wakankar
Indian cricket commentator and Test Match Special Regular
Test Match Special
Episode: Can South Africa stop India from winning the ICC Men's T20 World Cup?
Firdose Moonda
ESPN Southern Africa and Women's Cricket correspondent
ESPN
Episode: Can South Africa stop India from winning the ICC Men's T20 World Cup?
Arianna Fontana
Short track speed skater and Italy's most decorated Winter Olympic athlete
Team Italy
Episode: Arianna Fontana: A Winter Olympic legend's long road home
Jordan Achay
Former member of the grounds crew for the Super Bowl
Episode: Field of dreams: How to prepare an NFL turf for Super Bowl
Phoebe Schecter
Former Buffalo Bills coach
Episode: Field of dreams: How to prepare an NFL turf for Super Bowl
Simidele Adeagbo
First Nigerian Winter Olympian and Olympic athlete in skeleton
Episode: When will Africa win its first Winter Olympic medal?

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Ade Adedoyin
Host of More Than The Score
John Bennett
Host of More Than The Score
Ed Harry
Host of More Than The Score

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#50
Italy/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#202
Argentina/Sports

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When will Africa win its first Winter Olympic medal?
Q: What is really blocking the path then and is it getting easier?
In some ways, yes, but we still struggle with systemic issues and lack of support.
When will Africa win its first Winter Olympic medal?
Q: What does it mean to you then to be an Olympian, to be a Winter Olympian?
It means a lot, especially for Africa, which is not known for winter sports.
When will Africa win its first Winter Olympic medal?
Q: What will representing your country at your first Olympics mean to you?
It's been a childhood dream, and I think it's a nice reminder that not all dreams come true in the way you expected them.
Can South Africa stop India from winning the ICC Men's T20 World Cup?
Q: How will South Africa get on after their loss in the 2024 final?
There is expectation that they could reach the final again after overcoming the semi-final hurdle.
Can South Africa stop India from winning the ICC Men's T20 World Cup?
Q: What impact is the format having on the test game?
The format is dynamic and can change quickly, with a couple of overs influencing the match significantly.

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Content typically revolves around sports, with a strong emphasis on the psychology and personal stories of athletes and professionals within the sports industry. Episodes frequently feature expert insights and discussions about significant sporting events, underdog stories, mental health challenges faced by athletes, and the dynamics of competition. Unique to this content is a focus on both the interpersonal relationships within sports (such as rivalries and coaching relationships) and the broader social implications of athletic performance, including issues of diversity and representation. Overall, the content is likely to resonate with sports enthusiasts who are interested not only in the games themselves but also in the stories, struggle... more

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