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Beyond the Score with Al Martin

PREVIEW: Beyond the Score with Al Martin | Series Pilot

WKAR’s Al Martin explores stories where sports and society intersect.

Aired 11/17/2023 | Rating TV-PG

Beyond the Score with Al Martin

PREVIEW: Beyond the Score with Al Martin | Series Pilot

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WKAR’s Al Martin explores stories where sports and society intersect.

Premieres Thu Dec 14 at 8:30pm ET on WKAR TV in mid-Michigan. Al Martin explores stories where sports and society intersect. In this WKAR special: taking a knee during the national anthem results in a transformative journey for a star Lansing-area quarterback; a boxing coach creates an adaptive job-sharing program; and the popularity of pickleball surges thanks to its cross-generational appeal.

Aired 11/17/2023 | Rating TV-PG

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Beyond the Score with Al Martin is a local public television program presented by WKAR

Supported in part by Capital Insurance Services

CLIP: The Meme-orable Moment

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Remember when U of M football had “trouble with the snap”? So does a certain someone… (7m 35s)

CLIP: Stepping Up to the Plate

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The Lansing Lugnuts reveal what it takes to make it from the minor leagues to the pros. (7m 56s)

CLIP: Speaking with a Purpose

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Former MSU Fullback James Moore shares his story of perseverance as a public speaker. (9m 4s)

CLIP: Panel Discussion on Mental Health Awareness

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James Moore and Terry Hessbrook talk in-studio about athletes and mental health. (5m 10s)

CLIP: Making Space

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Anthony Ianni shares his experiences playing and watching basketball with autism. (10m 55s)

CLIP: For Brady

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Terry and Kristy Hessbrook share their son’s story, raising awareness about mental health. (8m 58s)

CLIP: Breaking Ground

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Hip hop fundamentals build community in Lansing and around the world. (7m 36s)

CLIP: A Perfect Dismount

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Al Martin learns about the people behind the meteoric rise of MSU Gymnastics. (13m 4s)

PREVIEW: Beyond the Score with Al Martin | Series Pilot

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WKAR’s Al Martin explores stories where sports and society intersect. (30s)

PREVIEW: Beyond the Score with Al Martin | Pickleball

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Coming Dec 14. Pickleball surges in Michigan thanks to its cross-generational appeal. (30s)

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