Sports Without Borders: Global Sports Talk
Sports Without Borders
Welcome to Sports Without Borders, where passion meets perspective and sports know no boundaries.
Hosted by Kendal Mensah, a Gen Z sports journalist with a love for every sport under the sun, and Mark Mancini, a seasoned broadcasting pro with decades behind the mic, this podcast bridges generations, continents, and cultures — one game at a time.
Whether it’s football (both kinds), hoops, cricket, combat sports, or the headlines shaping the sports world, Kendal and Mark bring fresh takes, classic insights, and plenty of banter. They don’t always agree — and that’s half the fun.
Sports Without Borders: Global Sports Talk
Ohtani Backlash, MLS Shake-Up & Kelly Martyanov Unfiltered
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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.
Sports Without Borders — Presented by All Sports Productions.
Conversations that go beyond the scoreboard with hosts Kendal Mensah and Mark Mancini, produced by Faith Casanova.
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