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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.

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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