More Than The Score - John McEnroe: What makes a blockbuster rivalry?

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What makes a great sporting rivalry? John McEnroe joins the pod to discuss his legendary rivalry with Bjorn Borg and gives his thoughts on Jannik Sinner v Carols Alcaraz. The two men have won the last eight men’s tennis majors between them and are in a battle to end the year as World Number 1.

Lee James is also joined by former England bowler Monty Panesar and former Scotland footballer Pat Nevin. Panesar reflects on the Ashes, which is arguably test crickets most heated contest as England face Australia, while Pat lifts the lid on what it was like to play in some of football’s biggest derby matches.

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Published on Friday, 7th November 2025.

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