More than the Score

More than the Score brings you sports stories from beyond the scoresheet.

World Service,235 episodes

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Track cycling's Harrie Lavreysen on making history, chasing world records and emulating his hero Sir Chris Hoy
The Dutchman on becoming the first to win four sprint events at a World Championships.
20 Nov 2025,22 mins
Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri and their psychological battle for the Formula 1 title
What's it like to be inside the mind of the top drivers as they battle for a world title?
19 Nov 2025,20 mins
Ghostwriting: How to tell someone else's story
How professional writers turn sportspeoples' stories into books.
18 Nov 2025,22 mins
What’s sport’s toughest away day?
What are the most intimidating away trips in sport?
17 Nov 2025,20 mins
What is life like for an athlete living with Type 1 Diabetes?
How tennis Alex Zverev, rugby's Henry Slade and cyclist Sam Brand manage their condition.
14 Nov 2025,21 mins
Conor Benn: a difficult childhood, repairing relationships and Chris Eubank Jr
British boxer Conor Benn on faith, fighting and finding himself.
13 Nov 2025,20 mins
What do the Eubanks teach us about sporting families?
What’s it like to be part of a family of professional athletes?
12 Nov 2025,24 mins
Nuno: Being the Premier League's only black manager is a 'privilege' not a 'burden'
Why have there been so few black managers in the Premier League?
11 Nov 2025,25 mins
Jeff Guan on his return to Pro Golf after losing sight in his left eye
The 21-year-old Australian on playing with a visual impairment.
10 Nov 2025,23 mins
John McEnroe: What makes a blockbuster rivalry?
John McEnroe on Bjorn Borg and tennis’ new rivalry - Jannik Sinner v Carlos Alcaraz
07 Nov 2025,23 mins
Summer McIntosh – a ‘mentality monster’
The Olympic swimming Gold medallist on her mentality being one of her greatest strengths.
06 Nov 2025,25 mins
Has Football Manager changed actual football?
Have football video games changed the way we think about the sport itself?
05 Nov 2025,21 mins
How to develop a football prodigy
How do football clubs make sure young talents fulfil their potential?
04 Nov 2025,26 mins
Don't believe the hype: Flavor Flav joins USA Bobsleigh and Skeleton team
The rapper on becoming the official "hype man" for the team at the Winter Olympics.
03 Nov 2025,19 mins
Bjorn Borg says he will 'fight every day like it's a Wimbledon final' after cancer diagnosis
Tennis legend Bjorn Borg discusses his prostate cancer diagnosis
31 Oct 2025,23 mins
The growth of Victor Wembanyama on and off the court
Could the 7ft 4in San Antonio Spurs centre become an all-time NBA great?
30 Oct 2025,19 mins
Marc Marquez wins seventh MotoGP title to equal Rossi
Where does Marquez rank among the sport's all-time greats after 9th World Title?
29 Oct 2025,19 mins
Can Harmanpreet Kaur inspire India to a women's cricket World Cup Final?
India's captain prepares to lead her side in their semi-final against Australia.
28 Oct 2025,19 mins
Swimming legend Ariarne Titmus retires aged 25
Where does the four-time Olympic gold medallist rank among swimming's all-time greats?
27 Oct 2025,16 mins
When a Lioness met a Super Falcon
England's Esme Morgan and Nigeria's Ashleigh Plumptre reflect on their continental wins
24 Oct 2025,24 mins
England and Australia renew their Rugby League Ashes rivalry
Why has Rugby League Ashes waited so long for a revival?
23 Oct 2025,18 mins
Should football clubs stop freezing out unwanted players?
Why have Raheem Sterling and other players been forced to train away from the first team?
22 Oct 2025,23 mins
BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2025: the nominees
The shortlist for the BBC Women’s Footballer of the Year.
21 Oct 2025,16 mins
Cecilia Braekhus: The 'First Lady' of boxing
History maker Cecilia Braekhus reflects on her legacy in boxing
20 Oct 2025,17 mins
Valentin Vacherot on unreal feeling of beating his cousin to make tennis history
Vacherot’s win in Shanghai makes him lowest ranked ATP Masters 1,000 champion in history.
17 Oct 2025,17 mins
Why are Women's Super League clubs signing Japan's best talent?
There are 19 Japanese stars playing in England - so why has there been a recent influx?
16 Oct 2025,25 mins
Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first billionaire footballer, but what makes an athlete marketable?
How Simone Biles, Vini Jr. and Ilona Maher became the world's most marketable athletes.
15 Oct 2025,22 mins
Cape Verde qualify for their first ever Fifa World Cup - USA 2026
Cape Verde become the second-smallest nation to reach a World Cup.
14 Oct 2025,22 mins
Botswana: The new powerhouse of men's athletics
Botswana's world 400m champion Collen Kebinatshipi believes they can dominate the decade
13 Oct 2025,21 mins
Do athletes have a responsibility to speak out on green issues?
Are athletes doing enough to raise awareness around sustainability in sport?
10 Oct 2025,21 mins