Sports Without Borders: Global Sports Talk

Send us Fan Mail Africa is rapidly emerging as one of the world's most exciting sports markets, and this week on Sports Without Borders , hosts Mark Mancini and Karla Vazquez explore why. Featured guest Junda Morris , founder of the Liberia Strongman Federation and a leading advocate for fitness and strength sports development across West Africa, discusses her mission to create new opportunit...

Send us Fan Mail Football is evolving—and the future may look very different from the game we know today. This week on Sports Without Borders , hosts Mark Mancini and Karla Vazquez welcome Will Wilkes , Chief Operating Officer of the Entertainment Football League Association (ENTFLA), and John Phillips , Executive Vice President of the Fast Flag League, for an engaging conversation about where foo...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Sports Without Borders , hosts Mark Mancini and Karla Vazquez explore the rapidly changing world of sports media and the opportunities being created by streaming, digital platforms, and independent networks. The featured guest is Alex Hamer , President and CEO of Ringside Network, who joins the show to discuss his journey into sports media, the challenges of launching...

Send us Fan Mail Women's sports are experiencing unprecedented growth, and with that growth comes new opportunities for the next generation of sports professionals. This week on Sports Without Borders, Mark Mancini and Karla Vazquez discuss the rise of women's sports, athlete-driven media, and the changing sports career landscape. Featured guest Alexyz Liggins, Public Relations Manager f...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when an athlete's playing career comes to an unexpected end? This week on Sports Without Borders, hosts Mark Mancini and Karla Vazquez welcome former professional basketball player, Emmy Award-winning television host, author, and motivational speaker Kurt A. David for a conversation about life beyond sports. Kurt shares his journey from college basketball at Sagi...

Send us Fan Mail 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 opportun...

Send us Fan Mail  This week on Sports Without Borders, we sit down with attorney and sports agent Ashley “Lee” Johnson, founder of the Lee Johnson Agency, to discuss the rapidly changing business of sports. From NIL deals and athlete branding to entrepreneurship, representation, and the rise of women in sports business, Lee shares her perspective on what it takes to succeed in today’s sports indus...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Sports Without Borders , Mark Mancini and Karla Vazquez break down how the sports industry is rapidly evolving both on and off the field. From NIL and athlete branding to streaming, social media, and the global growth of sports, the conversation explores how younger audiences are reshaping the business of sports entertainment. The featured guest is Dave Torromeo, who...

Send us Fan Mail Hosts Mark Mancini and Karla Vazquez examine how modern sports media, business, and culture are reshaping the way fans experience sports. From the growing influence of sports documentaries and athlete-controlled storytelling to debates surrounding the future of football, the episode explores who truly shapes public perception in today’s sports world. The conversation also tackles...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 4 of Sports Without Borders , Karla Vazquez joins as co-host, bringing a new voice and perspective to a conversation centered on the evolving balance between competition and business in sports. The show begins with Quick Hits, reacting to the NFL Draft’s debate between upside and “safe” picks, the tightening NBA playoff race between veteran teams and emerging young core...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 3 of Sports Without Borders , co-host Kendal Mensah leads a dynamic conversation on how sports culture is evolving both on and off the field. The episode opens with Quick Hits, reacting to major headlines including NFL players skipping voluntary workouts, the continued rise in women’s sports viewership, and the growing role of technology in Major League Baseball—includi...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 2 of Sports Without Borders , the conversation goes beyond the headlines as we dive into the business, drama, and future of sports. This week’s featured guest is MLB agent Justin Valletta of Premier Talent Sports & Entertainment (PTSE), who gives listeners an inside look at what it takes to represent professional athletes in today’s evolving sports landscape. From c...

Send us Fan Mail Sports Without Borders launches its new one-hour format with a powerful personal story and a global perspective on sports. In this premiere episode, the show expands into its new radio format—bringing faster-paced headlines, deeper conversations, and fresh takes on the biggest stories in sports. The featured guest is international correspondent Yunni Lee , who shares her unique jo...

Send us Fan Mail Sports Without Borders is evolving. In this special update, we connect with our listeners to share an important announcement about the future of the show. As the program continues to grow, Sports Without Borders is expanding into a full one-hour radio show—bringing more in-depth conversations, expanded analysis, and greater global sports coverage. This transition marks a major ste...

Send us Fan Mail In this special edition of Sports Without Borders , host Mark Mancini takes you inside Major League Baseball Spring Training — from an exclusive off-the-field gathering to behind-the-scenes access at Chicago Cubs camp. Chinese-language correspondent Yunni Lee joins the show to share her firsthand experience covering the PTSE Spring Hangout in Scottsdale, Arizona — a unique event b...

Send us Fan Mail Sports Without Borders Special Episode In this special edition of Sports Without Borders , host Mark Mancini brings listeners exclusive baseball conversations recorded during the Premier Talent Sports & Entertainment (PTSE) Spring Hangout , an event that brought together professional players, agents, and industry leaders. The episode features former Major League standout John...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Episode 38, we kick things off with major headlines across the sports world. The NBA is preparing to implement new anti-tanking rules for the 2026–27 season , as Commissioner Adam Silver pushes to protect competitive integrity and discourage intentional losing. Meanwhile, the Winter Olympics delivered big moments: the U.S. women’s hockey team captured gold, Alysa Liu...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Sports Without Borders , we break down one of the wildest news cycles in recent sports memory. In our News Roundup , we react to Lindsey Vonn’s devastating crash at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo and what it says about competing through injury. We also discuss Team USA’s first gold medal moment — and the bizarre controversy surrounding breaking Oly...

Send us Fan Mail Was it competitive fire — or crossing the line? From Naomi Osaka’s Australian Open controversy to swirling rumors about LeBron James’ future in Los Angeles, this week’s episode dives straight into the tension, speculation, and storylines dominating the sports world. Add in a viral TikTok kid flipping Super Bowl bets upside down, and you’ve got a conversation that proves sports are...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 35 of Sports Without Borders takes aim at the rising cost of fandom and the uncomfortable truths shaping modern sports. The crew reacts to soaring World Cup ticket prices and the jaw-dropping average cost of $4,400 to attend the Indiana vs. Miami college football matchup, asking when being a fan became a luxury. The episode features an interview with Oliver Service , a Mar...

Send us Fan Mail  Episode 34 dives into scandal, strategy, and the moments that reshaped modern sports. The crew breaks down a point-shaving scandal that rocked the integrity of the game, debates whether some NFL coaches are hired just to be fired, and previews what’s at stake heading into the Super Bowl.  The episode features an interview with Thanos Pereira, a martial artist blending MMA competi...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 33 of Sports Without Borders blends milestone moments, injury fallout, and cultural commentary from across the sports world. The crew kicks things off with the latest Baseball Hall of Fame election, celebrating the inductions of Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones , and reflecting on the legacy each leaves on the game. The conversation then shifts to the NBA, as the hosts brea...

Send us Fan Mail Controversy and accountability take center stage on this episode of Sports Without Borders . The crew breaks down the Philadelphia Flyers ’ suspension of longtime announcer Tim Saunders after an inappropriate comment was caught on a hot mic, sparking a broader conversation about ethics and responsibility in sports media. On the field, the hosts react to the Chicago Bears taking do...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 31 of Sports Without Borders blends headline reactions, athlete insight, and tough league conversations shaping the future of sports. The crew reacts to John Cena dropping his latest matchup and dives into how Netflix and Warner Bros. are influencing the next era of live sports broadcasting. The episode features an interview with Keilee Hall, a track and field student-athl...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 30 of Sports Without Borders takes on big names, bold questions, and some of the most uncomfortable topics in sports today. The crew opens with headline news surrounding Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf and the growing buzz about Philip Rivers potentially coming out of retirement. In Behind the Game , the conversation shifts to the controversial and disturbing...