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Is LA ready to welcome the Olympics?
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- More than the Score
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- Jul 22, 2026
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- 1455
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Summary
Los Angeles hosted eight games at the World Cup - but in 2028, the city will take on an even bigger test when it welcomes the 2028 Olympics and Paralympic games. Is it ready for sport's other "greatest show on Earth"? More than the Score's John Bennett talks to Libby Rainey, who's reporting on the Olympic preparations for Los Angeles public media organisation LAist. She discusses the political, logistical and economic challenges the city faces - including whether one of the most famously car-dependent cities on Earth can build a public transit system to keep everyone moving. They're also joined by the BBC's Isaac Fanin, who reported on the World Cup from LA for the World Service. He shares his perspective on the city as a visitor, and why a visit to the Walk of Fame revealed a surprising problem. Unexpected questions and beyond the scoresheet chat. More than the Score tells stories from all over the world of sport. From Formula One to netball, MMA to figure skating, and Grand Slam tennis to Diamond League athletics. We've got interviews with extraordinary athletes, as well as the experts working behind the scenes, from football super-agents to the coaches keeping athletes in peak form. Plus, we've got the expertise of the BBC's top journalists, who share their insights from decades of covering sport at all levels. And if you've got your own take on the stories we cover, we'd love to hear from you. Email [email protected] , or WhatsApp us on 0044 800 032 0470. You can find more information, along with our privacy notice, on our website: www.bbcworldservice.com/morethanthescore