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More Than Just A Score

More Than Just A Score

By: Michael Leach
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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.

Michael Leach
Episodes
  • One Swing That Changed Everything: 1988 World Series Story
    Apr 8 2026

    The 1988 World Series delivered one of the most iconic moments in sports history.

    In this episode of More Than Just A Score, we break down the unforgettable showdown between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Oakland Athletics — a clash between power and resilience.

    From the dominance of the “Bash Brothers” — Mark McGwire and José Canseco — to the historic brilliance of Orel Hershiser, This series had everything.

    And then… there was Kirk Gibson.

    In Game 1, barely able to walk, Gibson stepped to the plate against Dennis Eckersley and delivered a moment that would echo through baseball history forever.

    We explore:

    • The rise of the 1988 Oakland Athletics powerhouse
    • How the Dodgers fought their way through the NL
    • Hershiser’s legendary postseason run
    • The full story behind Gibson’s iconic home run
    • The aftermath and legacy of the 1988 World Series

    This isn’t just a baseball story… it’s a story about belief, resilience, and one swing that changed everything.

    Credit: Major League Baseball

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    22 mins
  • 2016 NBA Finals: LeBron James, The Block, and the Greatest 3–1 Comeback in NBA History
    Mar 30 2026

    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 dynasty
    • LeBron James’ return to Cleveland
    • The turning point: Draymond Green’s suspension
    • Game-by-game moments from the 2016 NBA Finals
    • Game 7: The Block, The Shot, and the title
    • What this series meant for LeBron’s legacy and the NBA

    If 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

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    23 mins
  • The Lucky Loonie: How Canada Won Olympic Gold at the 2002 Salt Lake City Hockey Tournament
    Mar 5 2026

    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 ice

    Was 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 Committee

    Hockey Canada

    USA Hockey

    International Ice Hockey Federation

    The National Hockey League

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    23 mins
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