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 Karla Vazquez, 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
Breaking Barriers: Alexis Hastings on Baseball, Resilience, and Opportunity
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This week on Sports Without Borders, co-host Karla Vazquez sits down with former UConn standout and professional baseball player Alexis Hastings for an inspiring conversation about perseverance, opportunity, and the changing landscape of sports.
Hastings discusses her athletic journey from becoming one of the most accomplished players in UConn softball history to pursuing opportunities in professional women's baseball. She shares insights on competing at the highest levels of collegiate athletics, the differences between baseball and softball, and why the future of women's baseball is brighter than ever.
The conversation also explores her personal story of overcoming adversity, how sports helped shape her confidence and identity, and the lessons she hopes to pass on to the next generation of athletes.
Plus, Mark Mancini and Karla Vazquez discuss some of the biggest stories shaping the sports world today, including the growth of women's sports, athlete branding, and the evolving opportunities available to young athletes.
Sports Without Borders is produced by All Sports Productions and distributed across radio, streaming, and podcast platforms worldwide.
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Conversations that go beyond the scoreboard with hosts Karla Vazquez and Mark Mancini.
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