More than the Score

Heated Rivalry: What does its success mean for ice hockey?

28 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Heated Rivalry is TV's most talked-about show. Based on a series of novels by author Rachel Reid, it tells the story of a secret romance between two m...

Ellie Bouttell: the boxer born in the UK and crafted in China

27 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ellie Bouttell is a boxer who was born in the UK and crafted in China. During a difficult period as a teenager, she went to live with her father in Ch...

Why does the NBA want to start a European league?

26 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The NBA is synonymous with basketball in most parts of the world. It's the most-watched, richest and best-known league in the game. And now it's makin...

How Alex Eala became the Australian Open's hottest ticket

23 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Australian Open tennis championships are reaching the end of their first week, but the hottest ticket so far hasn't been Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Si...

Will Scotty James become snowboarding’s GOAT at the Winter Olympics?

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Scotty James is already one of the greatest snowboarders of all time. At the 2018 Winter Olympics in South Korea, he won bronze in the halfpipe before...

When it comes to sport, is the journey almost as important as the event?

21 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

For decades, players, staff and fans regularly make long, arduous pilgrimages across the globe in the name of sport and elite competition. In 2025, ...

Does changing coach mean a change in fortunes?

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Real Madrid, Manchester United and Celtic have all parted company with their head coach in 2025 while New Zealand's dismissal of Scott Robertson sent ...

Cam Little: the NFL record breaker who never planned to play the sport

19 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

At just 22 years old, Cam Little's shirt is already on display in the NFL's Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. That’s after the Jacksonville...

Is the Australian Open still tennis's 'happy Slam'?

16 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Roger Federer once dubbed the Australian Open the "happy Slam" of the tennis calendar. It takes place in the middle of January, in the warm, sunny cli...

Will Afcon's star performers shine at the World Cup?

15 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This year's Africa Cup of Nations, or Afcon, has been dominated by the continent's big teams. Mohammed Salah and Victor Osimhen helped Nigeria and Egy...

Can Lindsey Vonn win Winter Olympic gold again?

14 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Lindsey Vonn retired from skiing in 2019 aged 34, having been arguably the biggest name in the sport over the previous two decades. She won 20 World C...

What is it like following a family member into professional football?

13 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What’s it like to follow a family member into professional football? Ghanaian legend Abedi Pele and his sons André, Jordan, and Ibrahim Ayew all pl...

Making sport stars into statues

12 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

During Lionel Messi's tour of India last year, he witnessed the unveiling of a 70ft statue of himself in Kolkata. It's reportedly the biggest-ever sta...

From The Ashes to the NFL: what are sport’s most one-sided rivalries?

09 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

As England's men's cricketers lose another Ashes series in Australia what are the most one-sided rivalries in sport?Since 1945, England's men's cricke...

Are FA Cup upsets still 'magic'?

08 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The FA Cup third round is where some of English football's biggest clubs take on teams of far humbler means. This weekend, for instance, sees reigning...

Manchester City's Kerstin Casparij: 'Being gay didn't feel normal, until I became a footballer'

07 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Netherlands and Manchester City defender Kerstin Casparij says it's important to her to be a role model to the LGBTQ+ community. Growing up in a small...

Oba Femi: the Nigerian wrestler aiming to become WWE's next big star

06 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Isaac Odugbesan or Oba Femi as he's known in WWE is making waves in the world's largest professional wrestling company. He's a former Track and Field ...

How important are post-match and pre-match interviews in football?

05 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Before and after every game, Premier League managers speak to reporters and journalists, through the good times, the bad times and even the times when...

More than 2025: Jeff Guan's return to golf

02 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Guan is a 21-year-old Australian golfer who, one week after debuting on the US PGA tour, was struck by a golf ball at a pro-am event, which led t...

More than 2025: Should football 'bomb squads' be a thing of the past?

01 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A growing issue in football is so-called 'bomb squads' - groups of players that football clubs exclude from first-team training after deciding their s...

More than 2025: The making of Mondo Duplantis

31 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis is the biggest star in athletics. At the 2025 World Athletics Championships, he produced one of the year's greatest moments o...

More than 2025: Victor Wembanyama's giant leaps

30 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Victor Wembanyama is arguably the hottest property in basketball right now. The San Antonio Spurs centre was top pick in the 2023 NBA draft, then name...

More than 2025: When Esme Morgan met Ashleigh Plumptre

29 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In 2025, Esme Morgan and Ashleigh Plumptre both tasted victory at two of the biggest tournaments in women's football. Morgan helped England win back-t...

More than 2025: Cecilia Braekhus's farewell to boxing

26 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Cecilia Braekhus retired from boxing in 2025 at the age of 44, after defeating Ema Kozin to become a two-weight world champion. She won 39 of her 42 p...

More than 2025: Flavor Flav hypes the Winter Olympics

25 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In October, Flavor Flav, the co-founder of Grammy-winning hip hop group Public Enemy, announced he had agreed to be the official hypeman for the US bo...

More than 2025: Cristiano Ronaldo and the art of marketability

24 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

2025 was the year that Cristiano Ronaldo became the first billionaire footballer. As we look back on our favourite conversations from the past year, w...

More than 2025: Valentin Vacherot's shock tennis triumph

23 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Before the Shanghai Masters tournament in October, Valentin Vacherot was the 204th ranked men's tennis player in the world. He'd never won a title on ...

More than 2025: Jamie Lawrence's journey from prison to Premier League

22 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We're looking back at some of the most memorable stories from More than the Score in 2025, starting with Jamie Lawrence, who aged 22 was serving his s...

Ivory Coast legend Yaya Toure on his playing career and coaching ambitions

19 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ivory Coast, Manchester City and Barcelona legend Yaya Toure chats at length with the BBC’s Kelly Somers about his upbringing and leaving Africa, hi...

Anthony Joshua, Jake Paul and the rise of influencer boxing

18 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The fight between Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul in Miami is arguably the biggest fight of its kind. Other similar profile bouts involving Paul have see...

Do sport stars make better dancers?

17 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dancing with the Stars, or Strictly Come Dancing in the UK, is a global TV phenomenon. Since 2004, the format that challenges professional dancers to ...

Does the Africa Cup of Nations get enough respect?

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The next men’s Africa Cup of Nations, or Afcon, starts on 21 December in Morocco. The tournament has been moved around the calendar to avoid clashes...

Sabalenka v Kyrgios: Does tennis need a new 'Battle of the Sexes'?

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Aryna Sabalenka, the top-ranked women's tennis player in the world, and former Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios are set to face off in an exhibition ma...

Could Padel become an Olympic Sport?

12 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After becoming one of the fastest growing sports in the world, Padel has set its sights on becoming an Olympic sport. It's played with a racket and is...

Asafa Powell on Hurricane Melissa's aftermath in Jamaica

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hurricane Melissa - one of the strongest to ever hit the Caribbean - made landfall in Jamaica on 28 October. At its peak, it sustained winds of 295 kp...

Olivia Reeves: the Olympic weightlifting champion making her sport more accessible

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Olivia Reeves is the Olympic weightlifting champion doing the heavy lifting to make her sport more accessible. She became the first American woman in ...

The Luke Littler effect: Is darts now a global sport?

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The PDC World Darts Championship begins on Thursday. With the meteoric rise of Luke Littler, the 18-year-old who’s swept to the top of the game, the...

Netball in Africa: Is the future looking bright?

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Uganda have risen to sixth in netball's world rankings, and automatically qualified for the World Cup. Across the border in Tanzania, it's a different...

How do Formula 1 drivers remain fit during the season?

05 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Driving a Formula One car is physically demanding. They can reach speeds of over 200mph miles per hour, and drivers can experience significant G-force...

What does the World Cup draw hold for Cape Verde and Curaçao?

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The draw for the 2026 World Cup is looming, and whether your nation is in it or not, most football fans will be watching avidly and plotting paths thr...

As Ronnie O’Sullivan reaches his half-century will Snooker ever see another player like him?

03 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As Ronnie O’Sullivan turns 50 years of age we assess his genius and all-round impact on the sport of snooker.He’s won seven World Titles and much ...

Max Whitlock on reversing his decision to retire and targeting a place at LA 2028

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Three-time Olympic gold medallist Max Whitlock has come out of retirement and is targeting a place at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The 32-year-old i...

What's the toughest position in team sport?

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Any successful team in any sport needs all the players working together to succeed - but do some of those players face more pressure than others? Mani...

How should elite teams prepare for a major sporting event?

28 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

England's men's cricketers preparation has been heavily criticised for their Ashes tour of Australia. Captain Ben Stokes and his side played just one...

What is it really like to be a video assistant referee?

27 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The use of video technology in football has become one of the biggest talking points in the game. There isn't a weekend that goes by without a contro...

How do you topple a sporting giant?

26 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In 1990, Buster Douglas produced one of the all-time boxing upsets by knocking out the legendary Mike Tyson in 1990. Five years later, English footba...

England goalkeeper Hannah Hampton voted BBC Women's Footballer of the Year

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Chelsea and England goalkeeper Hannah Hampton has been voted BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2025 after a stand-out 12 months for club and country....

Do coaches get better with age?

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

At the age of 78, Dutch football manager Dick Advocaat has led the Caribbean island of Curacao to the men's Fifa World Cup finals for the first time i...

How do elite athletes manage their OCD?

21 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

***Warning: This podcast contains details some listeners may find distressing. If you're suffering distress or despair and need support, you could spe...

Track cycling's Harrie Lavreysen on making history, chasing world records and emulating his hero Sir Chris Hoy

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Track cycling's Harrie Lavreysen says becoming the first man to win four Gold medals at a single World Championships is 'not normal'. The 28 year-ol...

Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri and their psychological battle for the Formula 1 title

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As we approach the end of a thrilling Formula 1 season, ever wondered what it's like to be inside the mind of the top drivers as they battle for a wor...

Ghostwriting: How to tell someone else's story

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Former England goalkeeper Mary Earps has stirred up plenty of controversy with her new autobiography, in particular with an extract, published in a na...

What’s sport’s toughest away day?

17 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

England’s men’s cricket team have won only one Ashes series in Australia in the past 35 years. Why have they struggled, and what makes certain pla...

What is life like for an athlete living with Type 1 Diabetes?

14 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On World Diabetes Day we look at how some of the world's best known athletes live with the condition. When not managed properly, it can cause issues w...

Conor Benn: a difficult childhood, repairing relationships and Chris Eubank Jr

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Warning: This podcast contains details some listeners may find distressing.In a wide-ranging interview with Ade Adedoyin, the British boxer Conor Benn...

What do the Eubanks teach us about sporting families?

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The rivalry between boxers Nigel Benn and Chris Eubank during the 1990s was among the most ferocious in sport. It’s now being carried on by their so...

Nuno: Being the Premier League's only black manager is a 'privilege' not a 'burden'

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the 33 years since the Premier League was formed only eleven black coaches have been appointed as either a permanent or caretaker manager. Nuno Es...

Jeff Guan on his return to Pro Golf after losing sight in his left eye

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

***This episode contains references to alcoholism and depression. If you are suffering distress or despair and need support, you could speak to a heal...

John McEnroe: What makes a blockbuster rivalry?

07 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What makes a great sporting rivalry? John McEnroe joins the pod to discuss his legendary rivalry with Bjorn Borg and gives his thoughts on Jannik Sin...

Summer McIntosh – a ‘mentality monster’

06 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Three time Olympic swimming champion, Summer McIntosh, says her mentality is one of her greatest strengths. The Canadian made her Olympic debut at th...

Has Football Manager changed actual football?

05 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Football video games are huge business, and there are few bigger than the Football Manager series – games where players don’t take to the pitch, b...

How to develop a football prodigy

04 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Some of the most exciting footballers in the world right now are still teenagers. Lamine Yamal has already won La Liga twice with Barcelona and the Eu...

Don't believe the hype: Flavor Flav joins USA Bobsleigh and Skeleton team

03 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Coaches, physios, nutritionists - many people are involved in helping athletes achieve sporting success. But how important is it to have a good hype m...

Bjorn Borg says he will 'fight every day like it's a Wimbledon final' after cancer diagnosis

31 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tennis legend Bjorn Borg says he will "fight every day like it's a Wimbledon final" after being diagnosed with cancer. The former world number one wo...

The growth of Victor Wembanyama on and off the court

30 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Victor Wembanyama has long been tipped to become one of the all-time greats of the NBA. The 21-year-old San Antonio Spurs centre was named NBA Rookie ...

Marc Marquez wins seventh MotoGP title to equal Rossi

29 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

He was the youngest MotoGP race winner and champion and remains the only rider to take the world title in his rookie year. Now though, at the age of ...

Can Harmanpreet Kaur inspire India to a women's cricket World Cup Final?

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur is just two wins away from lifting the Women's Cricket World Cup. To do so she must lead the co-hosts past seven times...

Swimming legend Ariarne Titmus retires aged 25

27 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The four-time Olympic gold medal winning swimmer Ariarne Titmus has retired, saying "the time feels right to step away". The Australian leaves the sp...

When a Lioness met a Super Falcon

24 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On 26 July 2025 at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat Nigeria defeated the host nation Morocco 3-2 in a dramatic comeback to win the Women's Africa Cup of N...

England and Australia renew their Rugby League Ashes rivalry

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Rugby League Ashes returns for the first time since 2003 as England's men take on world champions Australia in a best-of-three Test series. It be...

Should football clubs stop freezing out unwanted players?

22 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's become known as the football "bomb squad." When a player or group of players aren't wanted anymore, their clubs stop them from training with the ...

BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2025: the nominees

21 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Voting for the BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2025 award is now open. Fans worldwide can vote from the five-player shortlist of Aitana Bonmati, Ha...

Cecilia Braekhus: The 'First Lady' of boxing

20 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Cecilia Braekhus is the first woman in history to unify all four of boxing's major belts, and a fighter whose influence helped scrap a 33-year ban on ...

Valentin Vacherot on unreal feeling of beating his cousin to make tennis history

17 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Valentin Vacherot joins Ade Adedoyin to reflect on making history in China. Going into the final he was ranked number 204 in the world and he came fr...

Why are Women's Super League clubs signing Japan's best talent?

16 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There are more Japanese players in the Women's Super League than ever before so why is England's top flight signing up the best that Japan has to offe...

Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first billionaire footballer, but what makes an athlete marketable?

15 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

According to the financial information and media firm Bloomberg, the 40-year-old former Manchester United and Real Madrid striker, Cristiano Ronaldo, ...

Cape Verde qualify for their first ever Fifa World Cup - USA 2026

14 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Cape Verde have defied the odds to qualify for their first ever Fifa World Cup. The Blue Sharks are the second-smallest nation - after Iceland - to re...

Botswana: The new powerhouse of men's athletics

13 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Collen Kebinatshipi became the first man from Botswana to win a world title at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, clocking a time of 43.53 in...

Do athletes have a responsibility to speak out on green issues?

10 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Real Betis defender and former Arsenal player Hector Bellerin says with power comes responsibility after he was named Global Champion at the annual BB...

How do sport's greatest stay at the top?

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LeBron James will play in a record breaking 23rd NBA season, while Mohamed Salah has just helped Egypt qualify for another Fifa World Cup. Lee James, ...

Double Paralympic champion Ezra Frech calls for LA2028 rethink

08 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ezra Frech tells Lee James why he's calling on the International Paralympic Committee and World Para Athletics not to scrap the T63 long jump - one of...

Zidane chooses Algeria

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Zinedine Zidane won the World Cup and the Euros with France but his son, Luca, has chosen not to follow in his footsteps and instead represent Algeria...

Former England captain Lewis Moody reveals MND diagnosis

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Former England captain Lewis Moody has revealed he has been diagnosed with motor neurone disease. Moody was part of the side that won the 2003 World ...

Didier Drogba takes E-powerboat racing to Africa

03 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Didier Drogba says his time winning major trophies with Chelsea and Ivory Coast can help grow the sport of all-electric powerboat racing in Africa. Th...

Boris Becker: 'I won Wimbledon too young – I was still a child'

02 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tennis legend Boris Becker says he regrets winning Wimbledon at the age of 17 because of the pressure it placed on him during and after his playing ca...

The NFL’s International Series: Could the Premier League do the same?

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The NFL’s International Series is underway with competitive games being held in Brazil, Ireland, England, Spain and Germany. Minnesota Vikings lineb...

Jose Mourinho: should football managers ever return to their former club?

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jose Mourinho has returned to Benfica a remarkable 25 years after leaving the club. He’s also managed Chelsea on two occasions. But should managers ...

Women’s Cricket World Cup: How much does the competition need a new winner?

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Only three countries – Australia, New Zealand and England – have ever won the Women’s ODI World Cup. Is that kind of dominance bad for the tourn...

Could bare-knuckle fighting become more popular than boxing?

26 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Former world champion and Olympic gold medallist James DeGale says he plans to return to boxing after six years by first competing in the controversia...

Rwanda hosts UCI World Championships: What could it do for cycling in Africa?

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As Rwanda host one of cycling's most prestigious events, we ask what the competition being held in Africa for the first time could do for cycling on t...

The team that crowdfunded their way to a World Cup Final

24 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ahead of the Women's Rugby World Cup, Canada fundraised a million Canadian dollars to help them achieve their goal of winning the World Cup. They’r...

How much impact could a raucous Ryder Cup crowd have in New York?

23 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

To prepare for what's expected to be one of the most hostile atmospheres in the history of golf's Ryder Cup, Team Europe have been wearing virtual rea...

From prison to Premier League: A story fit for Hollywood

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jamie Lawrence’s football talent was spotted while he was serving a prison term. After he was released, his talent and hard work took him all the wa...

Will Chiamaka Nnadozie give African women’s football its George Weah moment?

19 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Chiamaka Nnadozie is the first African woman to be nominated for the Yashin Trophy, awarded to the world's best female goalkeeper of the year at the B...

You’ve got to have Faith

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Faith Kipyegon has gone from running her first races barefoot to reaching the summit of the track and field world, winning her fourth women’s 1500m ...

When is the right time for a sportsperson to retire?

17 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Eric Cantona retired from football at the age of 30. Ashleigh Barty left tennis as World Number One at the age of 25. And Nico Rosberg walked away fro...

What are the greatest sporting underdog stories?

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

From Leicester City winning the Premier League to Eric the Eel competing at the 2000 Olympic Games, what are the greatest sporting underdog stories?Le...

The making of Mondo Duplantis

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After Armand Duplantis broke another world record to win the men’s pole vault world title in Tokyo, More Than The Score’s Ed Harry and Ade Adedoyi...

From Bolt to Seville: Jamaica's men back on top

15 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jamaica's Oblique Seville put Jamaica’s men back on top of the sprinting world with victory in the 100m at the World Athletics Championships in Toky...

How much emotion should a football manager show?

12 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

From Diego Simeone’s expressive touchline antics to Ruben Amorim not being able to watch his team’s penalty shootout, football managers aren’t o...