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Win or lose, there’s always a story "Beyond the Score." Host Al Martin uncovers stories where sports and society intersect. A WKAR original series.

An MMA fighter honoring his late brother and the origin of "One Shining Moment."
How Detroit youth golf programs break barriers and open doors on and off the green.
Profiling blind skateboarder Nick Mullins and adaptive baseball's Miracle League.
Support for Beyond the Score with Al Martin is provided by Capital Insurance Services.
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An MMA fighter honoring his late brother and the origin of "One Shining Moment."
How Detroit youth golf programs break barriers and open doors on and off the green.
Profiling blind skateboarder Nick Mullins and adaptive baseball's Miracle League.
From a Paralympic badminton silver medalist pushing boundaries in the world of NASCAR.
The growing impact of esports in America's sporting landscape and the fascination of cricket.
A look at the growing momentum behind women’s sports and the impact of women in rodeo.
Anthony Ianni profile and the emergence of MSU gymnastics.
Athletes and mental health. Guests James Moore and Terry Hessbrook.
Inside minor league baseball, breaking, and sports memes.
Al Martin goes Beyond The Score, sharing stories where sports and society intersect.
Extras
Premiere Thu 9/17/26 on WKAR-TV | An MMA fighter honors his brother and a song changes sports.
Premiere Thu 9/10/26 on WKAR-TV | Detroit youth golf programs break barriers.
Premiere Thu 9/3/26 on WKAR-TV | Skateboarder Nick Mullins and The Miracle League of Mid Michigan
Season 2 premieres Thu Dec 4, 2025 at 6 pm on WKAR-TV 23.1. A WKAR original series.
Al Martin visits The Big House to find out what it's like to become an internet sensation.
Al Martin learns about the people behind the meteoric rise of MSU Gymnastics.
Anthony Ianni shares his experiences playing and watching basketball with autism.
James Moore and Terry Hessbrook talk in-studio about athletes and mental health.
Terry and Kristy Hessbrook share their son’s story, raising awareness about mental health.
Hip hop fundamentals build community in Lansing and around the world.