Show overview
More Than Just A Score has published 12 episodes during 2026. That works out to roughly 5 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 22 min and 25 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Sports show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed yesterday, with 12 episodes already out so far this year. Published by Michael Leach.
From the publisher
Taking a more in-depth look at the personalities and events that have shaped the world of sports. We endeavour to take the audience closer to the action in ways that will spark memories and emotions for some. Others will gain new insight into the players and games that makes the essence of sports about so much more than just a score.
Latest Episodes
The FIFA World Cup: Origins, History, Trophies, Controversies & Global Legacy
Pelé: The King Who Made Football Global | Life, Legacy & World Cup Greatness
Italia ’90: The World Cup That Changed Football Forever
Kentucky Derby History: Why the Run for the Roses Still Captivates America
Jim Brown: Cleveland Browns Legend, Activism & Hollywood Career
Zlatan Ibrahimović: The Unstoppable Rise of Football’s Most Confident Superstar
One Swing That Changed Everything: 1988 World Series Story
S1 Ep 52016 NBA Finals: LeBron James, The Block, and the Greatest 3–1 Comeback in NBA History
The 2016 NBA Finals delivered one of the greatest moments in basketball history.In this episode of More Than Just a Score, we tell the full story of how the Cleveland Cavaliers—led by LeBron James—completed the first 3–1 comeback in NBA Finals history against the 73-win Golden State Warriors.From decades of heartbreak in Cleveland sports… to LeBron’s return… to Kyrie Irving’s iconic Game 7 shot and “The Block” that defined a legacy—this is more than a championship story. It’s a story about redemption, pressure, and rewriting history.We break down:The rise of the Warriors dynastyLeBron James’ return to ClevelandThe turning point: Draymond Green’s suspensionGame-by-game moments from the 2016 NBA FinalsGame 7: The Block, The Shot, and the titleWhat this series meant for LeBron’s legacy and the NBAIf you’re a basketball fan—or just love powerful sports stories—this is one you don’t want to miss.🎧 Subscribe for more sports stories that go beyond the scoreboard.#NBAFinals #LeBronJames #Cavaliers #Warriors #BasketballHistory
S1 Ep 4The Lucky Loonie: How Canada Won Olympic Gold at the 2002 Salt Lake City Hockey Tournament
The 2002 Salt Lake City Olympic hockey tournament produced one of the most unforgettable moments in sports history.After 50 years without Olympic gold in men’s hockey, Team Canada finally reclaimed the top of the podium with a dramatic victory over the United States in the 2002 Olympic hockey final.But behind this historic win lies one of the strangest traditions in Olympic history — the legend of the Lucky Loonie.In this episode of More Than Just A Score, we explore:• The history of Olympic hockey from 1920 to 2002 • The rise of the Soviet Union hockey dynasty • The controversial 1998 Nagano Olympics • How NHL players were finally allowed in the Olympics • The dramatic Canada vs USA gold medal game • And the incredible story of the Lucky Loonie buried in Olympic iceWas it superstition? Coincidence? Or something more?This is the story of one of the most iconic moments in Canadian hockey history.Subscribe for more stories about the greatest moments in sports history.Credit: International Olympic CommitteeHockey CanadaUSA HockeyInternational Ice Hockey FederationThe National Hockey LeagueABC/ESPN
S1 Ep 3Diego Maradona: The Rise, Fall & 1986 World Cup Legacy
Diego Maradona is widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers in history. From the dirt streets of Villa Fiorito to lifting the 1986 FIFA World Cup with Argentina, his life was a story of brilliance, rebellion, and tragedy. In this episode, we explore the full Diego Maradona biography, his rise to global superstardom, the infamous “Hand of God” goal, his transformative years at Napoli, and the personal demons that shaped his legacy.
S1 Ep 2Super Bowl Supernova - The Rise of the NFL and its Big Game
Tracing the roots of America's sporting mega event, the Super Bowl from the sport's modest origins in a small Northeast Ohio city to a global cultural spectacle. We take a trip through the rise of the National Football League and its signature event that has morphed from a celebration of Americana into one of the biggest worldwide annual cultural events. More than just a championship game, the Super Bowl has become a massive stage for artistic expression through glitzy halftime shows and commercials that continue to move marketing yardsticks forward.
S1 Ep 1Dale Earnhardt - The Man in Black
From humble beginnings in suburban North Carolina to Victory Lane as one of the greatest NASCAR Drivers of all-time. We take a look at the life and legacy of the 'Man in Black' Dale Earnhardt. We take a journey from his earliest days as a boy learning at the foot of his legendary racing father right up to that fateful day at Daytona and beyond.