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Episode 26 dives into security scares, trade rumors, and the evolving relationship between sports and activism. The crew opens with reports of athletes’ homes being targeted in a series of high-profile break-ins, followed by growing speculation that two-time Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal could be on the move before the deadline.

This week’s interview features Paul Lancisi, Founder of Dove Tail Bat Co., who breaks down his cutting-edge, biomechanically engineered equipment for golf, baseball, and pickleball — and why performance starts with design.

In the Hot Take, the team debates whether athletes should face punishment for political or social activism during games, and the Throwback Zone looks back at the storied history of the NBA All-Star Game.

A timely mix of headlines, innovation, and sports culture — all on Sports Without Borders.

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Conversations that go beyond the scoreboard with hosts Alexxa Riley and Mark Mancini, produced by Faith Casanova.

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Episode 25 dives into controversy, change, and candid conversations across the sports world. The crew opens with the backlash surrounding Shohei Ohtani’s wife, who has become the target of online bullying, sparking a deeper discussion about fan entitlement and athlete privacy.

Then the spotlight shifts to a major league shake-up as Major League Soccer announces a move to a winter-based schedule starting in the 2027–28 season—raising big questions about competition, climate, and tradition.

Next, the team sits down with Kelly Martyanov, standout player for Felician University’s Division II women’s soccer team, for a thoughtful and honest conversation about competition, personal growth, and what the student-athlete experience really looks like behind the scenes.

In the Hot Take, the debate turns fiery as the crew asks: should referees be required to face the media after games just like players and coaches? And in Riley’s Rant, things get bizarre as Alexxa breaks down the wild story of Johnson Wen’s invasion of the 2023 World Cup.

A compelling blend of controversy, insight, and laughs—this episode keeps the conversation moving far beyond the scoreboard.

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Conversations that go beyond the scoreboard with hosts Alexxa Riley and Mark Mancini, produced by Faith Casanova.

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Episode 24 delivers a powerful mix of emotion, insight, and debate. The crew opens with a wild NHL story as St. Louis Blues goalie Jordan Binnington snatches Alex Ovechkin’s 900th goal puck—and claims he was “just going to return it.”

The tone shifts as they reflect on the heartbreaking loss of Dallas Cowboys player Marshawn Kneeland, who tragically passed away just days after scoring his first NFL touchdown.

Then, the spotlight turns to Matt Slater, Senior MLB Executive and international operations expert with the St. Louis Cardinals, for a fascinating interview about baseball’s global growth and what it takes to expand America’s pastime worldwide.

In the Hot Take, the team debates whether the Olympics should cut sports that fail to draw big audiences, and the Fan Question asks: is winning a championship built more on raw talent or true team chemistry?

A moving, thought-provoking episode that reminds us why sports matter—on and off the field.

Presented by All Sports Podcast — Sports Without Borders.
Conversations that go beyond the scoreboard with hosts Alexxa Riley and Mark Mancini, produced by Faith Casanova.

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