More than the Score

More than the Score brings you more than the men’s football World Cup - the new teams, standout stars and fandoms shaping the tournament in ways the stats don’t show.

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Could Africa rule the table tennis world?
Can African table tennis players reach the top of the sport?
24 Apr 2026,19 mins
Women's Six Nations: Can anyone stop England?
Can anyone challenge England's dominance of women's rugby?
23 Apr 2026,21 mins
Julia Paternain: The marathon runner putting Uruguay on the athletics map
How marathon runner Julia Paternain made athletics history for Uruguay
22 Apr 2026,25 mins
Is the NFL Draft key to reviving the fortunes of failing franchises?
The Las Vegas Raiders look set to select Fernando Mendoza first in the 2026 NFL Draft.
21 Apr 2026,21 mins
Coventry City are back in the Premier League after 25 years
The Sky Blues’ journey back to English Football's top division hasn't been without drama
20 Apr 2026,11 mins
How do you hold your nerve in a title race?
Can Arsenal and Hearts withstand the psychological pressure of a run-in?
17 Apr 2026,23 mins
Can Zhao Xintong break snooker's 'Crucible curse'?
Will Zhao Xintong become a two-time snooker world champion?
16 Apr 2026,20 mins
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: The teenager hitting the IPL for six
The 15-year-old Rajasthan Royals batter is tipped to play for India
15 Apr 2026,23 mins
Sophie Fawns: 'We need to talk about ovarian cancer'
Netball star Sophie Fawns on helping others after losing her mum to cancer
14 Apr 2026,23 mins
Gary Kirsten on India, Pakistan and his new role with Sri Lanka
Kirsten on becoming the new head coach of Sri Lanka's men's team
13 Apr 2026,16 mins
The Grand National: A commentator's view
What's it like to commentate on one of the world's most famous horse races?
10 Apr 2026,22 mins
The Masters at Augusta: What makes it so special?
Why the likes of McIlroy and Scheffler want to be part of golf's most exclusive club
09 Apr 2026,25 mins
Boxing on the big screen: Why does cinema love the sport?
From Rocky to Jawbone: Why does cinema love boxing?
08 Apr 2026,23 mins
Paris-Roubaix: Cycling’s ‘hell of the north’
Paris-Roubaix is considered one of the toughest races in cycling
07 Apr 2026,16 mins
How do you teach the World's Strongest Man to dance?
How hard is it for athletes to become stars on TV dancing shows?
06 Apr 2026,23 mins
Have set pieces taken over the Premier League?
From long throws to inswinging corners, set pieces are a big deal in the Premier League
03 Apr 2026,24 mins
Why are sports trading cards such big business?
Some sports trading cards now sell for millions of dollars. What makes them valuable?
02 Apr 2026,18 mins
David Bellion gets creative in Paris
Former Manchester United striker David Bellion on making Red Star FC Paris's coolest club
01 Apr 2026,12 mins
What makes a major tournament major?
What makes golf’s majors major, and tennis’s Grand Slams grand?
31 Mar 2026,20 mins
From Salah to LeBron: How do fans cope when their favourites leave?
What’s the impact on fans and cities when a ‘franchise player’ leaves?
30 Mar 2026,24 mins
Pauline Ferrand-Prévot: France’s queen of cycling
How Pauline Ferrand-Prévot brought cycling glory back to France
27 Mar 2026,26 mins
Can you ever stop supporting your football team?
Can football fans really walk away from teams they’ve spent their lives supporting?
26 Mar 2026,22 mins
Alex Rose: Discus’s Samoan star
Discus thrower Alex Rose is making athletics history for Samoa
25 Mar 2026,25 mins
Sexism in football: A problem that isn't going away
Reports of sexism at football matches are rising. What impact does it have on people?
24 Mar 2026,20 mins
Sporting JAX: How to start a football club
What does it take to launch a football club from scratch?
23 Mar 2026,25 mins
Venezuela on top of the baseball world
What does victory at the World Baseball Classic mean for Venezuela?
20 Mar 2026,25 mins
Are women being frozen out of Paralympic ice hockey?
Paralympic ice hockey is officially a mixed-gender event – but women are rarely picked
19 Mar 2026,20 mins
What next for Afcon after Senegal are stripped of 2025 title?
Morocco are awarded 2025 Afcon title after CAF overturn Senegal’s win
18 Mar 2026,23 mins
Charlie Ward: The sporting ‘superhero’ who chose the NBA over the NFL
Heisman Trophy winner Charlie Ward chose a career in the NBA over the NFL
17 Mar 2026,22 mins
Elana Meyers Taylor’s 20-year journey to Olympic gold
Elana Meyers Taylor won her first Olympic gold medal at the age of 41 in Milan-Cortina
16 Mar 2026,22 mins