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Yesterday in Sports recaps a busy Thursday across the NFL, MLB playoffs, WNBA, NHL and soccer, beginning with Tampa Bay finally breaking into the win column behind an undrafted rookie quarterback.

Chris Horwedel breaks down the Buccaneers’ 24-16 win over Dallas, where Jalon Daniels makes history, Bucky Irving delivers a career-best rushing performance and three second-half takeaways swing the game. The Cowboys also leave with a developing concern after CeeDee Lamb exits with a quadriceps injury.

In October baseball, Cleveland forces a winner-take-all Game 5 against the White Sox with a six-run sixth inning. Off the field, MLB presents the players’ union with a sweeping proposal that would shorten the regular season to 154 games, expand the Division Series and potentially allow higher-seeded teams to choose playoff opponents.

The WNBA makes history as A’ja Wilson wins her record fifth MVP award and third straight, further separating herself from every other player in league history even as Las Vegas faces elimination against Golden State.

Around the NHL, Carolina rolls behind Logan Stankoven’s first career hat trick, Colorado gets a big night from Cale Makar and Vegas completes a three-goal comeback. Seattle also loses Ryan Lindgren for several weeks with an upper-body injury.

The episode closes with soccer news, including Chicago extending Maren Haile-Selassie and UEFA president Aleksander Čeferin reversing his decision to step down, setting up another term through 2031 if re-elected.

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Yesterday in Sports recaps a massive Wednesday across the MLB playoffs, WNBA semifinals, NFL, Premier League and NHL, beginning with three teams punching tickets to the League Championship Series.

Chris Horwedel breaks down Tampa Bay sweeping the Yankees after a controversial fan-interference review changed Anthony Volpe’s apparent game-tying homer into an RBI double. Cleveland keeps its season alive against Chicago, while the Dodgers eliminate Atlanta and Milwaukee finishes off San Diego to set up an NLCS rematch with Los Angeles.

In the WNBA semifinals, Atlanta and Golden State both take 2-0 series leads. Angel Reese and Jordin Canada help the Dream beat New York in overtime, while the Valkyries survive a late Las Vegas comeback to move within one victory of reaching the Finals in only their second season.

The NFL brings another major Philadelphia offensive-line change as the Eagles trade Cam Jurgens to Baltimore one day after Lane Johnson’s retirement. Philadelphia receives draft capital and turns toward rookie Drew Kendall, while Baltimore adds a two-time Pro Bowl center. Minnesota also signs Odell Beckham Jr. to its practice squad.

In soccer, Arsenal extends Mikel Arteta through 2030 after he delivered the club’s first Premier League title in 22 years.

The episode closes with NHL action, including Edmonton’s five-goal second period against Anaheim, Winnipeg winning despite a Josh Morrissey injury and Washington beating Pittsburgh in Alex Ovechkin’s first game since announcing his retirement plans.

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Yesterday in Sports recaps a huge Tuesday across international soccer, MLB playoffs, the NFL, NHL, European basketball and tennis, beginning with Lionel Messi’s final appearance for Argentina.

Chris Horwedel breaks down Messi’s farewell in Buenos Aires, where he finished a 21-year international career with a goal and two assists in Argentina’s 3-0 win over Benin. Harry Kane also makes history for England, tying Peter Shilton’s appearance record while scoring twice against Czechia.

In October baseball, the Dodgers move within one win of eliminating Atlanta behind Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s dominant seven-inning start, while San Diego keeps its season alive against Milwaukee.

The NFL’s biggest story comes from Philadelphia, where Lane Johnson announces his immediate retirement after 14 seasons with the Eagles. The two-time Super Bowl champion steps away while still playing at an elite level, citing mental health, family and life beyond football. Philadelphia must now adjust immediately at right tackle while also dealing with injuries in the backfield.

Washington could get Jayden Daniels back this week, while Montreal loses Ivan Demidov for several weeks. The NHL slate also includes Toronto’s three-goal comeback, Alexis Lafrenière’s hat trick and a busy night across the league.

Elsewhere, EuroLeague shareholder clubs reject the NBA’s proposal for collaboration on a new European competition, while Novak Djokovic wins another China Open title and Carlos Alcaraz successfully defends in Japan.

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Yesterday in Sports recaps a packed Monday across the NHL, NFL, MLB playoffs, NBA and tennis, beginning with one of hockey’s biggest stars announcing the final chapter of his career.

Chris Horwedel breaks down Alex Ovechkin announcing that he will retire after the season, ending a 22-year NHL career that has included the league’s all-time goals record, a Stanley Cup and an era-defining run with the Washington Capitals.

On Monday Night Football, Atlanta beats New Orleans 45-24 behind five rushing touchdowns from Bijan Robinson and Brian Robinson Jr. Michael Penix Jr. provides an efficient passing performance as the Falcons earn their second straight road win.

NFL roster news includes Seattle reportedly signing Joe Mixon, Pittsburgh adding Sean Murphy-Bunting and Tyreek Hill continuing discussions with multiple contenders as he works toward a return.

In October baseball, Chicago and Tampa Bay both take 2-0 ALDS leads. The White Sox move within one victory of their first ALCS appearance since 2005, while four Yankees errors help Tampa Bay push New York to the brink of elimination.

The NBA brings uncertainty around Karl-Anthony Towns and the defending champion Knicks, with extension talks appearing far apart as New York balances Towns’ value against long-term roster flexibility.

The episode closes with a bizarre tennis ending in Beijing, where Daniil Medvedev is disqualified from the China Open semifinal after striking a spectator with a ball, sending Novak Djokovic into the final.

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Yesterday in Sports recaps a huge Sunday across the NFL, MLB playoffs, WNBA semifinals, international soccer, NHL, and Formula One, beginning with a dramatic Cowboys comeback in Houston.

Chris Horwedel breaks down Dallas rallying from 10 points down to beat the Texans 34-30, with CeeDee Lamb catching 17 passes for a career-high 189 yards and the game-winning touchdown. New England stays unbeaten with a late win over Buffalo, the Rams come back against Philadelphia, and Baltimore wins despite Lamar Jackson leaving with an ankle injury.

The NFL also brings major injury and roster news, including Rashee Rice and Tyquan Thornton going down for Kansas City and reports that the Chiefs have contacted Tyreek Hill about a possible reunion.

In October baseball, Milwaukee takes a 2-0 NLDS lead over San Diego on Jackson Chourio’s walk-off single, while Atlanta evens its series with the Dodgers behind Michael Harris II and a strong pitching performance.

The WNBA semifinals open with two road upsets. Golden State beats Las Vegas behind Gabby Williams and a dominant rebounding advantage, while Atlanta takes down defending champion New York behind Jordin Canada and DeWanna Bonner.

Portugal clinches a Nations League quarterfinal place with a perfect group record, while the Netherlands stays unbeaten under Xavi Hernández. The episode also covers a full NHL slate before closing with Max Verstappen winning the rain-delayed Bahrain Grand Prix for his first victory of the season.

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Yesterday in Sports recaps a huge Saturday across the MLB Division Series, college football, international soccer, NFL, NHL and Asian Games, beginning with dominant pitching and dramatic finishes across October baseball.

Chris Horwedel breaks down Tampa Bay’s 1-0 win over the Yankees behind Drew Rasmussen’s near no-hitter, Chicago shutting out Cleveland, the Dodgers beating Atlanta and Milwaukee surviving San Diego. The Yankees are also forced to continue the series without Aaron Judge as he recovers from a calf strain.

In college football, No. 25 Missouri delivers the day’s biggest upset by beating No. 8 Florida 45-17, while Georgia, Notre Dame, Miami, Ohio State, Indiana and Alabama all earn notable wins. Kentucky also produces one of the day’s wildest finishes with an overtime comeback against South Carolina.

International soccer features a historic result as England destroys Croatia 7-0, handing Croatia its heaviest defeat ever. Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka score twice each, while Jude Bellingham adds a goal and three assists. Spain also stays atop the group with another victory.

NFL news includes Green Bay continuing to wait on Micah Parsons’ return from ACL surgery and Carolina placing Xavier Legette on injured reserve.

The NHL slate brings multiple overtime games, including Pittsburgh surviving after blowing a four-goal lead, while Sidney Crosby moves into a tie with Joe Thornton on the all-time assists list.

The episode closes with Tom Kim winning Asian Games golf gold and earning military-service exemption, India retaining the men’s cricket title and South Korea winning a fourth straight men’s soccer gold.

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Yesterday in Sports recaps a packed Friday across the WNBA playoffs, Manchester City’s financial case, international soccer, NBA, NFL and NHL, beginning with a dramatic winner-take-all comeback in San Francisco.

Chris Horwedel breaks down Golden State rallying from 16 points down to eliminate Dallas, winning the first playoff series in Valkyries history. Gabby Williams takes over after halftime, while Golden State advances to face defending champion Las Vegas in the semifinals.

In England, Manchester City formally appeals the independent commission ruling that found the club guilty of serious financial misconduct. The appeal challenges the underlying verdict rather than simply the eventual punishment, leaving the sanctions phase unresolved while the case moves to a new independent board.

International soccer includes France drawing Italy, Belgium beating Turkey and Edin Dzeko closing his Bosnia and Herzegovina career after 152 appearances and 73 goals. Poland also rolls past Romania behind a Robert Lewandowski hat trick.

The NBA brings a massive commitment from Detroit, which keeps Jalen Duren on a reported five-year, $200 million deal after his All-Star and All-NBA season.

NFL injury news includes Jayden Daniels, Justin Jefferson and Caleb Williams being ruled out, while Cleveland loses Mason Graham for several weeks and Houston gets Nico Collins back.

In the NHL, Alex Tuch scores twice in his Washington debut, Boston wins in overtime and the Rangers and Blues post shutouts. The episode closes with a report that Philadelphia plans to move on from interim manager Don Mattingly following the Phillies’ Wild Card exit.

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Yesterday in Sports recaps a packed Thursday across the NFL, MLB playoffs, WNBA postseason, international soccer, NBA and NHL, beginning with a dramatic AFC North finish in Cleveland.

Chris Horwedel breaks down Andre Szmyt’s 56-yard game-winning field goal as the Browns beat Pittsburgh 27-24 and improve to 3-1. Cleveland’s defense sacks Aaron Rodgers five times and forces three turnovers in a game that swings repeatedly in the fourth quarter.

In Major League Baseball, Atlanta eliminates Philadelphia with a 6-2 win in the deciding Wild Card Game 3. Michael Harris II, Ozzie Albies and Matt Olson homer, while Chris Sale closes out Atlanta’s first winner-take-all postseason victory since 1996 and sends the Braves on to face the Dodgers.

The WNBA playoffs feature another huge performance from A’ja Wilson, who scores 36 points as Las Vegas eliminates Indiana and reaches the semifinals for an eighth straight season. Atlanta’s Angel Reese is also named Defensive Player of the Year after a record-setting season on the glass.

Portugal responds to Cristiano Ronaldo’s departure from national-team camp by beating Denmark 4-2, while questions remain about whether Ronaldo will return. Germany earns its first victory under Jürgen Klopp, and the Netherlands, Wales and Ireland are also in Nations League action.

Elsewhere, Toronto extends Jamal Shead, Anaheim and Buffalo make long-term commitments to young defensemen, and the NHL delivers an explosive opening week highlighted by Igor Shesterkin becoming the first goalie to score in Rangers history. The episode closes with NFL injury updates involving Travis Etienne and Jayden Daniels.

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Yesterday in Sports recaps a dramatic Wednesday across international soccer, the MLB playoffs, WNBA postseason, NFL, NBA, MLS and NHL, beginning with Cristiano Ronaldo’s sudden departure from Portugal’s national-team camp.

Chris Horwedel breaks down Ronaldo leaving Portugal ahead of its match with Denmark, the public disagreement surrounding his role under Jorge Jesus and why the episode creates major questions about the final stage of his international career without yet amounting to a retirement.

In Major League Baseball, the Yankees, White Sox and Padres complete wild-card sweeps, advancing past Boston, Houston and Chicago. Philadelphia keeps its season alive with a 10-inning comeback victory over Atlanta, setting up a winner-take-all Game 3 for a spot against the Dodgers.

The WNBA playoffs deliver another huge performance as Arike Ogunbowale scores a postseason-record 45 points to lead Dallas past Golden State in overtime. Atlanta also completes its sweep of Washington to reach the semifinals.

The NFL’s biggest transaction sends Joey Porter Jr. from Pittsburgh to Dallas, giving the Cowboys a proven starting cornerback while the Steelers receive future draft capital. Elsewhere, D’Angelo Russell heads to Shanghai and the Philadelphia Union bring U.S. defender Mark McKenzie back from Europe.

In hockey, Colorado extends Jared Bednar and opens its season with an eight-goal performance, while Pittsburgh shuts out Philadelphia. The episode closes with South Korea reaching another Asian Games men’s soccer final, where it will face Japan.

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Yesterday in Sports recaps a huge Tuesday across the MLB postseason, WNBA playoffs, international soccer, NHL opening night and NFL injury news, beginning with four decisive Game 1 results in baseball’s wild-card round.

Chris Horwedel breaks down Atlanta’s late comeback against Philadelphia, the White Sox jumping on Houston, the Yankees shutting out Boston without Aaron Judge and San Diego blanking the Cubs behind Michael King. Every Game 1 winner moves within one victory of advancing.

In the WNBA, the eighth-seeded Liberty complete a stunning sweep of top-seeded Minnesota, becoming the first No. 8 seed to eliminate a No. 1 seed under the league’s current best-of-three opening-round format. Indiana also forces a deciding Game 3 against Las Vegas behind a huge performance from Caitlin Clark.

The United States men’s national team continues its new World Cup cycle with a 4-2 win over Chile, highlighted by Mathis Albert becoming the youngest goal scorer in USMNT history. Julian Hall scores again, Chris Richards finds the winner and Tim Ream closes his 86-cap international career. Spain also extends its unbeaten run to 40 matches in Nations League play.

Opening night in the NHL brings overtime drama as Florida spoils Carolina’s Stanley Cup banner celebration, while Montreal, Boston, Vancouver and Vegas also win. Toronto makes a major long-term commitment to Kirill Marchenko after acquiring him from Columbus, and Minnesota receives serious injury news involving Brock Faber.

The episode closes with NFL updates involving Odell Beckham Jr. and Jalen McMillan.

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Yesterday in Sports recaps a busy Monday across the NFL, NBA, WNBA, UEFA Nations League and NHL, beginning with Case Keenum leading Chicago to a surprising 27-7 win over Philadelphia.

Chris Horwedel breaks down Keenum’s first NFL appearance since 2023, a dominant Bears defensive performance and an Eagles offense that struggled throughout the night. The NFL conversation also includes the Giants acquiring J.J. McCarthy from Minnesota, Baker Mayfield’s three-week injury timeline, Justin Jefferson’s ankle sprain and Breece Hall’s quadriceps issue.

In the NBA, Kristaps Porzingis is sidelined indefinitely at the start of Warriors camp because of an undisclosed health issue, while Stephen Curry enters camp without restrictions. Toronto officially introduces Kawhi Leonard following his trade from the Clippers, and Brandon Ingram remains sidelined after heel surgery and a partially torn Achilles.

The WNBA announces Olivia Miles as unanimous Rookie of the Year after her record-setting season with Minnesota, while Cheryl Reeve earns Coach of the Year for a record fifth time.

International soccer brings late Nations League drama as Michael Olise scores in the 88th minute to give France a 1-0 win over Belgium, while Italy responds with a 4-1 victory over Türkiye.

The episode closes with Carolina’s unresolved contract dispute involving restricted free-agent defenseman Alexander Nikishin, who has requested a trade and remains away from Hurricanes camp.

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Yesterday in Sports recaps a huge Sunday across the NFL, Major League Baseball, WNBA playoffs and Presidents Cup, beginning with Baltimore’s dramatic win over Dallas in the NFL’s first game in Rio.

Chris Horwedel covers Tyler Loop’s 56-yard game-winning field goal, Lamar Jackson’s late connection with Zay Flowers and the Cowboys’ missed opportunity near the goal line. Denver also rallies from 16 points down to beat the Rams, while Baker Mayfield, Justin Jefferson and Mike Evans headline a major injury report. The episode also covers the reported Case Keenum start for Chicago and every significant result from around the NFL.

In MLB, Houston wins the AL West on the final day, while Philadelphia grabs the last National League playoff spot with a Game 162 win over Tampa Bay. The Dodgers reach 100 victories, Milwaukee finishes with a franchise-record 103 wins and Seattle dismisses manager Dan Wilson after missing the postseason.

The WNBA playoffs open with four Game 1s, including a major upset as the eighth-seeded Liberty defeat top-seeded Minnesota. A’ja Wilson leads Las Vegas, Golden State rolls past Dallas and Atlanta beats Washington.

Finally, the United States completes a dramatic Presidents Cup comeback, winning 9½ of Sunday’s final 12 points to defeat the International Team 17-13 and capture the event for the 11th consecutive time.

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Yesterday in Sports recaps a loaded Saturday across college football, Major League Baseball, international soccer, the NFL, the Presidents Cup and Formula One, beginning with No. 1 Texas surviving a road test at Tennessee.

Chris Horwedel covers Texas’ dominant pass rush, including Colin Simmons tying the school record with five sacks, before turning to the day’s biggest college-football upset as No. 21 Florida knocks off No. 4 Ole Miss. Iowa wins on the final play against Michigan, Oregon beats USC amid concern over Dante Moore’s injury, and the rest of the Top 25 slate gets a complete rundown.

In MLB, Cleveland clinches the AL Central, while both the AL West and the final National League wild-card berth remain unsettled heading into the final day. The episode also looks at Justin Verlander’s final major-league start, which ends with Detroit rallying in the ninth to keep him from taking the loss.

Soccer brings a youth-heavy United States performance against Peru, highlighted by Cavan Sullivan becoming one of the youngest senior USMNT players ever, while Spain rallies past England in Nations League action.

The episode also covers Green Bay’s reported move for veteran guard Laken Tomlinson, the International Team carrying a lead into Presidents Cup singles and George Russell winning the Azerbaijan Grand Prix by less than two-tenths of a second.

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Yesterday in Sports recaps a packed Friday across the NBA, Major League Baseball, NFL, international soccer, college football, NHL and Presidents Cup, beginning with Stephen Curry agreeing to a new two-year extension with the Golden State Warriors.

Chris Horwedel covers Curry’s long-term commitment to Golden State, along with NBA roster moves involving D’Angelo Russell, Dwight Powell, Kon Knueppel and Grant Williams.

In MLB, Arizona keeps its season alive in the National League wild-card race while Philadelphia stumbles. Cleveland and Chicago remain separated by one game in the AL Central, Texas and Houston stay tied atop the AL West, and Milwaukee reaches 101 victories.

The NFL injury report features Nick Bosa, Puka Nacua, Nico Collins and Jayden Daniels, while Sam Darnold is cleared to return for Seattle.

International soccer brings the beginning of the Zinédine Zidane era with France, but the bigger story is a worrying knee injury for Kylian Mbappé shortly after he scores his record-setting 67th international goal.

College football sees No. 5 Indiana survive Northwestern to extend the nation’s longest winning streak, while Clemson, UAB and Rutgers also pick up victories.

The episode also covers Macklin Celebrini becoming the youngest current NHL captain before closing with a dramatic Presidents Cup swing, as the International team sweeps all five Friday foursomes matches to take a 7-3 lead over the United States.

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Yesterday in Sports recaps a busy Thursday across the NFL, Major League Baseball, international soccer, the Presidents Cup and tennis, beginning with Michael Penix Jr.’s return for Atlanta against Green Bay.

Chris Horwedel covers Penix helping the Falcons to a 35-14 win at Lambeau Field, with Bijan Robinson and Drake London producing huge games while Green Bay struggles to establish any rushing attack.

In MLB, four more teams punch postseason tickets as the White Sox, Guardians, Cubs and Padres clinch playoff berths. Milwaukee reaches 100 wins for the first time in franchise history and secures baseball’s best record, while the NL wild-card race stays alive and Houston and Texas remain tied atop the AL West.

Soccer brings Udinese signing David Alaba, continued speculation around Dani Carvajal and a full UEFA Nations League slate. Germany draws the Netherlands in Jürgen Klopp’s debut, while Erling Haaland becomes the highest-scoring Nordic man in international soccer history during Norway’s win over Denmark.

The episode also covers the opening session of the Presidents Cup, where the United States takes a narrow lead over the International team, before closing with Coco Gauff becoming a player-owner in the relaunched World Team Tennis.

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Yesterday in Sports recaps a packed Wednesday across the NFL, Major League Baseball, NBA, European soccer, Women’s Champions League and international cycling, beginning with the season-ending diagnosis for New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart.

Chris Horwedel covers Dart’s upcoming knee surgery and what his absence means for the Giants and Jameis Winston, along with major NFL injury news involving Alec Pierce, Jonathon Brooks and Andrei Iosivas. The Colts add Darius Slayton as receiving depth, while Carolina explores options following Brooks’ latest setback.

In MLB, the Padres move atop the National League wild-card standings, the Brewers close in on a historic 100-win season and Shohei Ohtani returns for the Dodgers. The Cubs face a new injury concern involving Kevin Gausman, while Arizona stays alive in the wild-card race. Houston and Texas remain tied in the AL West, Cleveland and Chicago are level in the AL Central and Baltimore eliminates Toronto.

The NBA brings a major contract storyline as Karl-Anthony Towns and the defending champion Knicks remain apart on an extension, potentially setting up a significant decision next summer.

In soccer, Christian Eriksen and Wolfsburg mutually terminate his contract as he continues his rehabilitation closer to family. The episode also covers Women’s Champions League results involving Lyon, Barcelona, Chelsea, OH Leuven and Roma.

Finally, Pune, India is awarded the 2032 road cycling world championships, making India the host of the event for the first time.

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Yesterday in Sports recaps a busy Tuesday across the NFL, Major League Baseball, WNBA, NBA and soccer, beginning with the worsening outlook for New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart following his knee injury against the Rams.

Chris Horwedel covers Dart’s MRI results and the possibility of season-ending surgery, along with major NFL injury and roster developments involving Packers tackle Zach Bako-Bewele, Colts receiver Alec Pierce and Darius Slayton.

In MLB, the Tampa Bay Rays clinch the American League East, while the Yankees secure a postseason spot without the division crown. The Dodgers close in on a first-round bye, Cleveland and the White Sox remain locked in the AL Central race, and Houston pulls level with Texas in the AL West. The Mets and Red Sox also make long-term managerial decisions involving Andy Green and Chad Tracy.

Detroit announces that Justin Verlander will make the final start of his career, bringing one of the greatest pitching careers of his generation to a close at Comerica Park.

The WNBA playoff picture becomes clearer as Minnesota clinches the number-one seed, while Caitlin Clark and Indiana remain alive in the race for first-round home court. Washington sets a franchise wins record and Las Vegas extends its winning streak.

The episode also covers Doc Rivers retiring from coaching, Mikel Arteta’s reported Arsenal contract extension, Borussia Mönchengladbach hiring Alexander Blessin and NYCFC adding former MLS Defender of the Year Matt Miazga.

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Yesterday in Sports recaps a busy Monday across the NFL, Major League Baseball, WNBA, NBA, international soccer, NHL and Formula One, beginning with Rams-Giants and Matthew Stafford’s four-touchdown performance in Los Angeles.

Chris Horwedel covers Stafford and Davante Adams leading the Rams, along with the potentially significant Jaxson Dart knee injury. The NFL injury report also brings firm updates on Jayden Daniels and Caleb Williams, while Michael Penix Jr. is officially returning to Atlanta’s starting lineup and Philadelphia reportedly reunites with Zach Ertz following Dallas Goedert’s injury.

In MLB, the Orioles and Blue Jays remain alive in the American League wild-card race, Toronto gets Trey Yesavage back from the injured list and Detroit welcomes River Ryan back to the majors following Tommy John surgery. San Francisco-Minnesota rounds out Monday’s limited baseball schedule.

The WNBA playoff picture changes again as Atlanta beats New York, while Phoenix-Dallas features a dramatic finish involving Kahleah Copper and Paige Bueckers. In the NBA, longtime French forward Nicolas Batum retires after 18 seasons.

International soccer features Spain giving World Cup-winning coach Luis de la Fuente a historic six-year extension through 2032, while the USMNT replaces injured Ricardo Pepi with Damion Downs for its upcoming friendlies.

The episode closes with Sam Steel’s new Dallas Stars contract, NHL preseason results and Formula One approving shorter Grand Prix distances beginning in 2027.

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Yesterday in Sports recaps a packed Sunday across the NFL, Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, Major League Baseball, WNBA and cycling, beginning with Chiefs-Colts and Patrick Mahomes’ overtime win in Kansas City.

Chris Horwedel covers Mahomes, Kenneth Walker III and Travis Kelce before turning to Cowboys-Commanders, where Dak Prescott sets a Dallas franchise touchdown record and Washington quarterback Jayden Daniels suffers an elbow injury. The NFL roundup also includes Caleb Williams’ hamstring injury, Eagles-Titans, Packers-Jets, Saints-Ravens, Browns-Buccaneers, Broncos-Jaguars, Raiders-Chargers, Seahawks-Cardinals and 49ers-Dolphins.

In soccer, Manchester City remains perfect after an eight-goal match with Sunderland, while Manchester United, Liverpool, Atletico Madrid, Real Madrid, Juventus, AC Milan, Napoli and other major European clubs feature across the weekend results.

Around MLB, the Atlanta Braves clinch the NL East, Houston and Texas continue battling for the AL West and Toronto deals with an injury concern involving Dylan Cease. The Brewers and Dodgers remain locked into the race for the National League’s best record, while the Cubs, Padres, Phillies, Diamondbacks, Guardians and White Sox continue shaping the playoff picture.

The WNBA brings another rookie milestone as Olivia Miles breaks Caitlin Clark’s rookie scoring record, while Minnesota closes in on the league’s number-one playoff seed. The episode closes with Remco Evenepoel winning a fourth consecutive world individual time-trial championship.

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Yesterday in Sports recaps a massive Saturday across college football, Premier League soccer, Major League Baseball, WNBA, NFL, NHL and MotoGP, beginning with Lane Kiffin’s return to Oxford and Ole Miss-LSU.

Chris Horwedel breaks down Ole Miss’ win over LSU, Kentucky’s upset of Texas A&M and Vanderbilt’s extraordinary last-play victory over NC State, along with the rest of the major AP Top 25 college football results involving Texas, Georgia, Notre Dame, Indiana, Ohio State, Alabama, USC, Penn State, Tennessee, Utah, Michigan, Louisville and Oklahoma.

In soccer, Brighton hands Arsenal its first Premier League loss, Aston Villa beats Tottenham and Coventry earns its first Premier League victory in 25 years. Wrexham responds to last week’s heavy defeat with a win over Southampton, while Barcelona, Borussia Dortmund and Inter Milan headline the European action.

Around MLB, Aaron Judge returns to the injured list, the Braves move within one win of clinching the NL East and the Rangers jump ahead of Houston in the AL West. The Guardians and White Sox remain locked in the AL Central race, while the Brewers, Dodgers, Cubs, Padres, Phillies and Mets continue reshaping the National League playoff picture. The Orioles also welcome Trey Mancini back for a ceremonial retirement.

The WNBA features another record-setting performance from Angel Reese, while Paige Bueckers leads Dallas and Golden State extends its winning streak. NFL injury news includes Omar Cooper Jr., Zay Flowers, Michael Pittman, and Puka Nacua.

The episode closes with NHL preseason action and Jorge Martín’s dramatic Austrian MotoGP sprint victory as the championship race tightens.

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Yesterday in Sports recaps a packed Friday across the WNBA, college football, NBA, NFL, Premier League, MLS and Major League Baseball, beginning with Kelsey Mitchell’s record-setting season for the Indiana Fever.

Chris Horwedel covers Mitchell setting a new WNBA single-season scoring record, Caitlin Clark’s 28-point, 14-assist performance, Indiana’s win over Toronto and a potential playoff preview between the New York Liberty and Minnesota Lynx.

In college football, the episode checks in on Texas Tech-Houston, Miami-Wake Forest and Oregon-Portland State, including a record-setting offensive performance from the Ducks.

The NBA brings major contract news involving Keyonte George, Ausar Thompson and Pelle Larsson, while the NFL features Kyler Murray’s concussion absence, Carson Wentz starting for Minnesota and Stephon Gilmore officially retiring as a New England Patriot.

Soccer coverage includes Brentford’s statement win over Chelsea, Julian Hall’s Hudson River Derby winner for the New York Red Bulls, Noahkai Banks choosing Germany over the United States, FC Cincinnati signing Tyrell Malacia and Kylian Mbappé leaving Nike for On.

Around MLB, the Braves clinch another postseason berth, while the Guardians, White Sox, Tigers, Astros, Rangers, Padres, Cubs, Phillies, Mets, Dodgers and Brewers continue reshaping the playoff picture. Washington also locks up Cade Cavalli with a long-term extension.

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Yesterday in Sports recaps a busy Thursday across the NFL, USMNT, NHL, NBA, Europa League and Major League Baseball, beginning with Bills-Lions and the first regular-season game at Buffalo’s new stadium.

Chris Horwedel breaks down Josh Allen, James Cook, Dalton Kincaid, Jared Goff and Amon-Ra St. Brown, along with injury developments involving DJ Moore and Ed Oliver.

In soccer, Cavan Sullivan’s first senior United States men’s national-team call-up becomes official as Mauricio Pochettino begins evaluating players for the 2030 World Cup cycle. The Europa League also returns with Juventus, Besiktas, Marseille, Crystal Palace, Bournemouth, Real Sociedad, Celtic and more in action.

The NHL brings another chapter in the Connor Hellebuyck-Winnipeg Jets standoff, while Alex Ovechkin addresses his appearance in a United Russia campaign advertisement. In the NBA, the Pelicans reach a new agreement with Saddiq Bey.

Around MLB, the Dodgers, Brewers, White Sox, Guardians, Astros, Rangers, Rays, Padres, Diamondbacks, Phillies and Mets headline another consequential night in the playoff races.

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Yesterday in Sports recaps a packed Wednesday across Major League Baseball, U.S. Soccer, Manchester United, the NHL, NFL, Campeones Cup and professional tennis, beginning with MLB’s latest labor proposal and the growing possibility of a major collective-bargaining fight.

Chris Horwedel also covers the rapid rise of Cavan Sullivan and reports surrounding his first potential senior United States men’s national team call-up, plus the developing situation between JJ Gabriel and Manchester United’s academy.

On the field, Manchester United’s League Cup night against Brighton headlines English soccer, while Lionel Messi and Inter Miami face Cruz Azul in the Campeones Cup.

The NHL brings major developments involving Connor Hellebuyck, Adam Fantilli and Jordan Staal, while the NFL injury report includes the Vikings’ Jordan Mason and Kyler Murray plus Baltimore receiver Ja’Kobi Lane.

Around MLB, the Guardians-White Sox, Rangers-Astros, Rays, Blue Jays, Yankees, Brewers, Phillies, Cubs, Dodgers and Padres all factor into tightening playoff races, with additional injury news involving Aaron Judge and Blake Snell.

Finally, the WTA Finals are coming to Charlotte, with Spectrum Center set to host the season-ending event beginning in 2027.

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Yesterday in Sports recaps a loaded Tuesday across Major League Baseball, the NFL, NHL, NBA, soccer and world athletics, beginning with another major night in the MLB playoff races involving the Brewers, Cubs, Braves, Phillies, Dodgers, Guardians, White Sox, Yankees, Astros, Rangers and Blue Jays.

Chris Horwedel also covers an unprecedented joint push from the NFL, NBA, MLB, MLS and NHL seeking lifetime betting bans for people who threaten or severely harass athletes, coaches, officials or their families.

In the NFL, an extraordinary report involving Drew Brees and Denver’s quarterback situation resurfaces, while the Jets deal with injuries to Minkah Fitzpatrick and Omar Cooper Jr. and add veteran receiver Sterling Shepard.

The NHL dominates the transaction wire with major contracts for Drake Batherson, Ryan Leonard, Justin Sourdif, Cutter Gauthier, Luke Evangelista, Alex Newhook and Arber Xhekaj, while Connor Bedard receives a major new leadership role in Chicago.

NBA coverage includes the Knicks adding John Konchar, while soccer features Arsenal-Ipswich, Liverpool-Tottenham, Fulham-West Ham, Inter Miami’s new manager and another milestone for 16-year-old Max Dowman.

Finally, Nairobi lands a historic World Athletics hosting assignment.

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Yesterday in Sports recaps a packed Monday across the NFL, NBA, Major League Baseball, NHL, Premier League, Serie A and UFC, beginning with Chiefs-Broncos and Patrick Mahomes’ return to Kansas City’s lineup.

Chris Horwedel also covers major NFL developments involving Kenneth Walker III, Sam Darnold, Landon Dickerson, Zay Flowers and Ja’Kobi Lane as teams begin preparing for Week 2.

In the NBA, Kawhi Leonard returns to the Toronto Raptors in a major trade with the Clippers, while longtime veteran Taj Gibson announces his retirement and begins the next stage of his career.

Around MLB, the Dodgers and Yankees reach the postseason as the White Sox, Guardians, Tigers, Blue Jays, Padres, Phillies and Diamondbacks continue battling for playoff positioning.

NHL coverage includes a long-term extension for Noah Östlund in Buffalo and a new deal for Canadiens coach Martin St. Louis.

Chris also checks in on Leeds-Newcastle, Inter Milan-Udinese and Roma-Torino, plus Ismaël Bennacer’s move to Qatar. Finally, Tom Aspinall’s UFC heavyweight championship becomes the center of a major MMA development.

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Yesterday in Sports recaps a huge Sunday across the NFL, U.S. Open, FIBA Women’s World Cup, NBA, NHL, Premier League, Formula 1, and Major League Baseball, beginning with a record-setting NFL Week 1 slate.

Chris Horwedel covers Bears-Panthers, Bills-Texans, Vikings-Packers, Lions-Saints, Ravens-Colts, Bengals-Buccaneers, Eagles-Commanders, Giants-Cowboys and the rest of Sunday’s NFL action, along with major injury developments involving Kyler Murray, Zay Flowers and Myles Garrett.

At the U.S. Open, Alexander Zverev and Ben Shelton meet for the men’s championship as Shelton tries to end the long American Grand Slam drought.

Team USA and France decide the FIBA Women’s World Cup, while the NBA brings another development involving Steve Ballmer, Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers. Montreal also reaches a new deal with Zachary Bolduc.

In soccer, the Manchester derby produces a major refereeing controversy involving Manchester City and Manchester United. Formula 1 heads to Madrid’s new Madring circuit with Kimi Antonelli, Max Verstappen and Lando Norris at the center of the action.

Around MLB, the Yankees-Mets, Rays-Astros, Rangers-Diamondbacks, Padres-Giants and Phillies-Braves games reshape several playoff races, with additional injury news involving Rafael Devers.

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Yesterday in Sports recaps a massive Saturday across the U.S. Open, college football, NFL, NHL, Premier League, FIBA Women’s World Cup and Major League Baseball, beginning with Elena Rybakina’s U.S. Open championship and rise to world No. 1.

Chris Horwedel also covers a dramatic college football slate led by Texas-Ohio State, Oregon-Oklahoma State and Michigan-Oklahoma, plus Top 25 results involving Georgia, Notre Dame, Indiana, LSU, Ole Miss, Texas A&M, Alabama, USC, Penn State, Tennessee and more.

In the NFL, Tucker Kraft and Michael Mayer land major extensions, while NHL veteran Chris Kreider quickly finds a new home with Montreal after leaving Anaheim.

Premier League coverage includes Arsenal-Sunderland, Liverpool-Fulham, Chelsea-Hull, Tottenham-Everton and several other matches, along with a developing Tottenham injury situation involving Mykhailo Mudryk.

At the FIBA Women’s World Cup, Team USA advances to another championship game and sets up a rematch with France.

Around MLB, Seattle’s franchise-record rout, Mets-Yankees, Braves-Phillies, Brewers-Reds and the National League wild-card race headline the day, while Emmanuel Rodríguez produces a memorable first major-league plate appearance.

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Yesterday in Sports recaps a packed Friday across the U.S. Open, college football, NFL, NHL, European soccer, Major League Baseball and world athletics, beginning with Ben Shelton, Frances Tiafoe and Alexander Zverev as the men’s draw in New York reaches its championship match.

Chris Horwedel also covers the Border War between Missouri and Kansas, plus ranked college football action involving Louisville, Villanova, Virginia and Norfolk State, and Boston College-Rutgers in the annual Red Bandanna Game.

In the NFL, Tua Tagovailoa’s status changes Atlanta’s opener against Pittsburgh, while Chicago works out a new deal with D’Andre Swift and San Francisco extends Kyle Shanahan.

NHL coverage centers on the developing situation between Dylan Larkin and the Detroit Red Wings, while soccer includes West Ham-Wrexham, Schalke-Union Berlin, Fiorentina-Venezia and Atlético Nacional’s move for James Rodríguez.

Around MLB, Milwaukee-Cincinnati, Tampa Bay-Houston, Atlanta-Philadelphia, Yankees-Mets and several playoff races headline a busy September night, along with a significant injury update involving Byron Buxton.

Finally, Olympic champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen headlines the opening night of the World Athletics Ultimate Championship alongside Mondo Duplantis and Yaroslava Mahuchikh.

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Yesterday in Sports recaps a packed Thursday across the NFL, U.S. Open, NBA, NHL, Champions League, Major League Baseball, FIBA Women’s World Cup and international soccer, beginning with the NFL’s historic first regular-season game in Australia between the 49ers and Rams.

Chris Horwedel also covers a developing injury situation involving Tua Tagovailoa, Dallas’ extension for Brevyn Spann-Ford and the latest roster movement around the league.

At the U.S. Open, Aryna Sabalenka, Jessica Pegula, Elena Rybakina and Coco Gauff determine the women’s championship matchup as the tournament reaches its final weekend.

In the NBA, the Clippers and Kawhi Leonard face a new level of scrutiny as a reported federal investigation develops. NHL coverage includes Chris Kreider becoming a free agent and the unresolved contract situation surrounding Quinn Hughes.

The UEFA Champions League slate features Como, RB Leipzig, Manchester United, Bayern Munich, Lens, Roma, Fenerbahce, PSV and Shakhtar Donetsk.

Around MLB, the Astros-Phillies and Rangers-Mariners series affect the American League West race, while the Yankees, Braves and Pirates are also in action.

Finally, Team USA continues its run at the FIBA Women’s World Cup, and an extraordinary non-league soccer story involving South East Dons goalkeeper George Kamurasi and the Tooro royal succession in Uganda takes another unexpected turn.

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Yesterday in Sports recaps a busy Wednesday across the NFL, U.S. Open, NHL, Champions League, Major League Baseball and the FIBA Women’s World Cup, beginning with the NFL season opener between Seattle and New England and major injury questions involving Sam Darnold and A.J. Brown.

At the U.S. Open, Elena Rybakina, Coco Gauff, Aryna Sabalenka, Jessica Pegula, Alexander Zverev and Karen Khachanov headline the quarterfinal action as both draws move into the semifinals and the women’s number-one ranking changes hands.

NFL and NHL news also includes Tyler Smith’s injury for Dallas and Anaheim’s decision involving veteran forward Chris Kreider.

In soccer, the UEFA Champions League opens with matches involving PSG, Arsenal, Liverpool, Atlético Madrid, Barcelona, Feyenoord, Sporting CP, Galatasaray and Stuttgart.

Around MLB, the Mets and Marlins produce one of the wildest games of the season, while Milwaukee continues to separate from the Cubs, the Dodgers extend their winning streak, and the Phillies, Padres, Yankees and several wild-card contenders remain active in the September races.

Finally, China and Australia advance during another dramatic day at the FIBA Women’s World Cup.

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Yesterday in Sports recaps a dramatic Tuesday across the U.S. Open, NFL, NBA, NHL, soccer, Major League Baseball and the FIBA Women’s World Cup, beginning with a historic late-night finish in New York and an all-American men’s semifinal taking shape.

Chris Horwedel covers Ben Shelton, Carlos Alcaraz, Frances Tiafoe, Aryna Sabalenka and Jessica Pegula as the U.S. Open reaches its final stages and the American men move closer to ending a decades-long Grand Slam drought.

In the NFL, Baker Mayfield lands a franchise-record Buccaneers extension, the Rams make a decision on Aaron Donald ahead of their opener, and Brandon Graham officially retires after a 16-year career with the Eagles.

Elsewhere, New Orleans and Memphis complete a multi-player NBA trade, while the Bruins make a major long-term investment in Fraser Minten. Soccer news includes a developing ownership move involving Lionel Messi and Eldense in Spain.

Around MLB, Milwaukee and the Cubs continue their NL Central battle, Aaron Judge returns for the Yankees, and the AL and NL wild-card races tighten with Cleveland, Toronto, Arizona and San Diego all in the mix.

Finally, Hungary and Germany make history at the FIBA Women’s World Cup.

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Yesterday in Sports recaps a busy Monday across Major League Baseball, the U.S. Open, NFL, WNBA, FIBA Women’s World Cup and soccer, beginning with a major postseason development involving Shohei Ohtani and the Dodgers.

Chris Horwedel also covers Aaron Judge’s return to the Yankees, a dominant outing from Jesús Luzardo in Phillies-Braves, Milwaukee-Chicago and the tightening American League wild-card race involving Cleveland and Toronto.

At the U.S. Open, Elena Rybakina, Naomi Osaka, Zheng Qinwen, Iga Świątek, Coco Gauff, Alexander Zverev and several emerging contenders headline the latest round as both singles draws move toward the quarterfinals.

NFL coverage includes Christian Gonzalez’s record-setting Patriots extension, significant Giants roster changes involving Darius Slayton and Dean Lowry, and New York’s receiving corps heading into Week 1.

Elsewhere, Minnesota adds Aari McDonald ahead of the WNBA stretch run, while Team USA headlines a full day at the FIBA Women’s World Cup.

Soccer news includes another managerial change at Fiorentina and a front-office move involving Kansas City Current, before the show closes with Thomas Pannone’s exceptionally rare Triple-A pitching performance.

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Yesterday in Sports recaps a packed Sunday across Formula 1, college football, the U.S. Open, NFL, European soccer, Major League Baseball and international basketball, beginning with a historic Italian Grand Prix at Monza and Kimi Antonelli’s breakthrough victory.

Chris Horwedel also covers Ole Miss-Louisville, Notre Dame-Wisconsin and Washington-Washington State, including another big performance from Trinidad Chambliss and a developing injury concern for Kewan Lacy.

At the U.S. Open, Carlos Alcaraz, Ben Shelton, Frances Tiafoe, Aryna Sabalenka and Jessica Pegula headline the fourth round as the American men produce one of their strongest collective showings in years.

NFL coverage includes Roger Goodell’s new contract, Giants extensions for Jameis Winston and Jon Runyan, Aaron Donald’s possible Rams return and a significant 49ers injury ahead of the season opener.

In soccer, Arsenal-Chelsea leads the Premier League slate, while Barcelona, Juventus, AC Milan and Fiorentina feature across Europe.

Around MLB, Cleveland-Detroit, Atlanta-Philadelphia and the AL wild-card race continue to tighten, while Boston, the Dodgers, Padres and others make late-season moves.

Finally, the United States women’s basketball team survives a difficult test against Italy at the FIBA Women’s World Cup.

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Yesterday in Sports recaps a dramatic Saturday across college football, the U.S. Open, NHL, Premier League, Major League Baseball, MLS and boxing, beginning with a wild finish in Michigan-Western Michigan and a statement performance in LSU-Clemson.

Chris Horwedel also covers a loaded college football slate featuring Oregon-Boise State, Ohio State-Ball State, Georgia-Tennessee State, Texas-Texas State, Indiana-North Texas, Texas A&M-Missouri State, Alabama-East Carolina, Penn State-Marshall and more.

At the U.S. Open, Taylor Fritz, Alexander Zverev, Naomi Osaka, Coco Gauff, Iga Świątek, Zheng Qinwen and other contenders headline a pivotal third round as the men’s and women’s draws continue to narrow.

In hockey, Vancouver makes a major long-term commitment to Zeev Buium, while Premier League coverage includes Manchester City-Coventry, Crystal Palace-Fulham, Newcastle-Bournemouth, Tottenham-Nottingham Forest, Brighton-Leeds, Brentford-Sunderland and Hull-Aston Villa. Lionel Messi also returns to action for Inter Miami.

Around MLB, the Phillies-Braves NL East race tightens, the Dodgers continue without Shohei Ohtani, Toronto and Cleveland battle for the final AL wild-card spot and the Cubs reach another power milestone.

Finally, Katie Taylor closes a historic boxing career at Croke Park in Dublin.

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Yesterday in Sports recaps a packed Friday across the WNBA, U.S. Open, college football, NBA, NHL, soccer, Major League Baseball and track and field, beginning with Cathy Engelbert’s announcement that she will retire as WNBA commissioner at the end of 2026 after overseeing one of the league’s biggest periods of growth.

At the U.S. Open, defending champion Carlos Alcaraz continues his run while Aryna Sabalenka, Daniil Medvedev, Ben Shelton, Jessica Pegula and other contenders move deeper into the tournament.

College football coverage includes Miami-Stanford, Oklahoma-UTEP, USC-Fresno State and the developing eligibility dispute involving LSU players Dae’Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris ahead of the Clemson matchup.

In the NBA, Ben Simmons returns with Sacramento, while hockey brings a new opportunity for Brendan Brisson in Toronto. Soccer coverage includes Morgan Whittaker’s record Colorado Rapids move, major PSG contract extensions, the opening of the Women’s Super League season and results involving Liverpool, Real Madrid, PSG and Lyon.

Around MLB, Cleveland and Detroit provide dramatic doubleheader action, while the AL and NL playoff races feature the Dodgers, Brewers, Braves, Cubs, Padres, Astros and Blue Jays.

Finally, Mondo Duplantis’ health becomes a storyline ahead of the World Athletics Ultimate Championships.

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Yesterday in Sports recaps a wild Thursday across college football, the U.S. Open, MLS, Major League Baseball and international cricket, beginning with UMass stunning Rutgers as a 29-point underdog to end a 16-game losing streak.

Chris Horwedel also covers Colorado-Georgia Tech, Wake Forest-Akron, Illinois-UAB and the early college football storylines emerging from a weekend already producing major surprises.

At the U.S. Open, top seed Alexander Zverev survives another five-set battle, while Coco Gauff, Iga Świątek, Naomi Osaka, Taylor Fritz and others continue their runs. The tournament also brings the final Grand Slam appearance of Gaël Monfils.

Soccer coverage includes MLS moves for Cédric Bakambu, Matías Galarza and Lyle Foster, along with FIFA’s report that global summer transfer spending reached a record $9.89 billion.

In MLB, the Dodgers rally past St. Louis while monitoring Shohei Ohtani’s health, and the American League wild-card race tightens with Texas and Toronto separated by only half a game. The Cubs, Astros, Red Sox, Royals, Pirates and Athletics also feature in Thursday’s results.

Finally, Smriti Mandhana makes cricket history by becoming the leading run scorer in women’s international cricket.

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Yesterday in Sports recaps a packed Wednesday across the NBA, U.S. Open, NFL, NHL, MLS, Major League Baseball and the Vuelta a España, beginning with historic punishment for the Los Angeles Clippers following the league’s investigation into salary-cap circumvention connected to Kawhi Leonard.

Chris Horwedel also covers the latest from the U.S. Open, where defending champions Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka continue their title defenses alongside Jessica Pegula, Ben Shelton, Frances Tiafoe and other notable names.

In the NFL, the Las Vegas Raiders name Kirk Cousins their Week 1 starter, leaving number-one overall pick Fernando Mendoza to begin his rookie season on the bench. The Jets’ unsettled kicking situation also remains worth watching.

Elsewhere, the Rangers officially add Eeli Tolvanen, while MLS closes its summer window with moves involving Inter Miami and Chicago Fire.

Around Major League Baseball, Arizona and San Diego battle for the final National League wild-card spot, Milwaukee continues to separate from the Cubs, and the Dodgers’ recent struggles continue. The show also covers important results involving Toronto, Atlanta, Houston, Seattle, the Yankees and Mets.

Finally, Matthew Brennan delivers another breakthrough moment at the Vuelta a España as the battle for the red jersey continues.

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Yesterday in Sports recaps a frantic Tuesday led by Manchester City’s British-record signing of Enzo Fernández, one of several major moves completed as the soccer transfer window closed.

Chris Horwedel also covers Iliman Ndiaye to Manchester City, Gabriel Jesus to Barcelona, Mykhailo Mudryk and Tosin Adarabioyo to Tottenham, Jack Grealish to Everton, Newcastle’s move for Matias Fernandez-Pardo, and Everton’s failed attempt to land Folarin Balogun. Wrexham also strengthens its Championship squad with the additions of Callum O’Hare and Joe Worrall.

In the NHL, the New Jersey Devils acquire Luke Evangelista from Nashville, while the Rangers reportedly add Eeli Tolvanen. NFL news includes Minnesota’s reported agreement with veteran linebacker Kyle Van Noy.

Around Major League Baseball, Washington, Minnesota, Philadelphia, Cleveland, St. Louis and the Yankees headline a full slate, including Yohandy Morales’ memorable MLB debut, another big Minnesota offensive performance and continued movement in the playoff races.

Finally, the U.S. Open delivers an early marathon as top seed Alexander Zverev survives nearly five hours, while Coco Gauff, Taylor Fritz, Madison Keys and Gaël Monfils advance through a rain-disrupted day in New York.

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Yesterday in Sports recaps a busy Monday led by Liverpool’s blockbuster signing of Bradley Barcola, giving the club another major piece for its rebuilt attack after an uneven start to the Premier League season.

Chris Horwedel also covers Manchester City’s move for Allan Elias, Everton’s developing pursuit of Folarin Balogun, and Arsenal’s early-season win over Aston Villa as several Premier League clubs continue reshaping their squads.

At the U.S. Open, Carlos Alcaraz makes an encouraging return after more than four months away, while Aryna Sabalenka, Iga Świątek, Naomi Osaka, Ben Shelton and others begin their tournaments. The show also looks back at Stan Wawrinka’s final Grand Slam appearance.

In Major League Baseball, the Chicago Cubs make franchise history with nine home runs, while the Red Sox receive significant injury news involving Willson Contreras amid the American League playoff race. Other MLB action includes the Yankees, Astros, Phillies, Mets, Padres, and Giants.

Finally, the NFL brings an update on Will Levis, while veteran forward Calle Järnkrok returns to Sweden after more than a decade in North American hockey.

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Yesterday in Sports recaps a loaded Sunday across the U.S. Open, WNBA, Premier League, NFL, Major League Baseball and the Vuelta a España, beginning with a stunning first-round result involving Novak Djokovic in New York.

Chris Horwedel also covers Angel Reese’s latest WNBA milestone, Atlanta-Minnesota, Golden State-Portland and Los Angeles-Seattle before turning to the Premier League, where Manchester United, Chelsea, Sunderland and Liverpool’s rivals continue shaping the opening weeks of the season.

The soccer transfer market remains active as Ollie Watkins leaves Aston Villa for Al-Hilal, Emiliano Martínez joins Chelsea and Rafael Leão moves from AC Milan to Galatasaray.

In the NFL, Tennessee makes a major quarterback decision involving Will Levis, while roster-deadline movement includes trades and releases involving the Falcons, Bears, Cowboys, Steelers, Colts, Bills, Packers, Texans and 49ers.

MLB coverage features Yankees-Red Sox, Blue Jays-Mariners, Rays-Padres, Braves-Rockies, Dodgers-Tigers, Reds-Cubs and more, with the developing health of Elly De La Cruz becoming an important playoff-race storyline.

Finally, Enric Mas headlines Stage 9 of the Vuelta a España as the race continues adjusting after Tadej Pogačar’s crash.

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Yesterday in Sports recaps a dramatic Saturday led by Tadej Pogačar’s frightening crash at the Vuelta a España, an incident that abruptly reshaped the race and ended his pursuit of another piece of cycling history.

In the Premier League, Liverpool’s uneven start continues against Nottingham Forest, Tottenham faces more early trouble against Newcastle, and newly promoted Hull City keeps turning heads. Chris also covers the latest from the WNBA, where the New York Liberty respond to a difficult outing while questions remain around Sabrina Ionescu’s recent form.

Around Major League Baseball, Pete Crow-Armstrong delivers the first three-home-run game of his career, while the Tigers and Dodgers provide late drama and the Yankees-Red Sox rivalry gets a doubleheader. The playoff races also feature important results for Kansas City, Atlanta, Arizona, Philadelphia and others, while Luis Robert Jr. emerges as a potentially significant late-season waiver addition.

The show also covers Buffalo Bills roster cuts, Carolina’s move for Bobby Okereke, and the beginning of the U.S. Open, where a record $108 million prize pool and Stan Wawrinka’s final appearance add to the opening-week storylines.

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Yesterday in Sports covers a packed Friday across the NHL, WNBA, Premier League transfer market, Major League Baseball and the Vuelta a España, beginning with Cale Makar’s record-setting contract extension with the Colorado Avalanche.

Chris Horwedel also breaks down Indiana-Connecticut, featuring matching 34-point performances from Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell, plus Portland-Atlanta and another milestone for Angel Reese.

In soccer, Aston Villa sign Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea, while Liverpool’s reported £106 million agreement for Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain remains developing. Manchester United also receives an injury update on Carlos Baleba, while MLS movement includes Dante Sealy joining Montreal.

The MLB slate features Dodgers-Tigers and Tarik Skubal’s return to Detroit, plus Phillies-Angels, Yankees-Red Sox, Royals-Guardians, Reds-Cubs, Brewers-Rangers, Astros-Mets, Blue Jays-Mariners and more.

Finally, the show heads to Spain for Stage 7 of the Vuelta a España, featuring Andreas Leknessund, Tobias Johannessen, Tadej Pogačar and Enric Mas.

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Yesterday in Sports covers a packed Thursday across the WNBA, European soccer, NFL, NBA, FIBA basketball, Major League Baseball and track and field, beginning with Golden State-New York and another major test for the Liberty against the Valkyries.

Chris Horwedel also breaks down Washington-Phoenix before turning to soccer, where Tottenham add Omar Marmoush, Aston Villa sign Leon Goretzka, and Barcelona bring in Dominik Livaković. The show also covers Barcelona-Athletic Bilbao and Conference League qualifying involving Freiburg-Motherwell, Monaco-Górnik Zabrze, Copenhagen-Inter Turku and Panathinaikos-Hradec Králové.

NFL headlines include Leonard Williams’ reported $90 million Seattle extension, the Tutu Atwell-Jarquez Hunter trade and Green Bay’s move for Jonnu Smith.

The basketball slate includes Miami signing Nick Richards and FIBA World Cup qualifiers featuring the United States, Canada, Dominican Republic, Brazil and Argentina.

MLB coverage centers on Chris Sale and Braves-Dodgers, plus Brewers-Mets, Astros-Yankees, Royals-Blue Jays and more.

Finally, Alison dos Santos and Masai Russell make history during a remarkable Diamond League night in Zurich.

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Yesterday in Sports covers a busy Wednesday across European soccer, NBA, NFL, college sports, WNBA, Major League Baseball and the U.S. Open, beginning with Manchester City signing Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille as part of its massive midfield rebuild.

Chris Horwedel also breaks down Nico González joining Newcastle, League Cup action featuring Newcastle-West Brom, Tottenham-Charlton and Everton-Preston, plus the developing transfer standoff involving Julián Álvarez, Atlético Madrid and Barcelona.

In the NBA, Bennedict Mathurin reportedly heads to New Orleans while Jonathan Kuminga agrees to a low-risk deal with Minnesota. NFL coverage includes Calvin Austin III’s reported ACL tear and the Giants’ trade of Joshua Ezeudu to Kansas City.

College sports takes center stage as the SEC introduces major penalties for programs using athletes who previously signed professional contracts, potentially setting up another eligibility battle.

The WNBA features Golden State-Connecticut, while MLB coverage includes Reds-Giants, Blue Jays-Royals, Braves-Dodgers, Guardians-Angels, Diamondbacks-Cubs, Phillies-Mariners and Yankees-Astros.

Finally, Karolína Muchová and Jakub Menšík capture the U.S. Open mixed-doubles championship.

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Yesterday in Sports covers a busy Tuesday across the WNBA, Premier League, NFL, MLB, hockey and PGA Tour, beginning with Paige Bueckers and the Dallas Wings securing a return to the postseason.

Chris Horwedel also breaks down Connecticut-Chicago before turning to major soccer news. Manchester United officially add Carlos Baleba from Brighton, while Tottenham complete their move for Sávio from Manchester City. The show also covers Bruno Fernandes and Khadija Shaw winning PFA Player of the Year, plus League Cup action involving Leeds, Nottingham Forest, Brentford, Coventry, Ipswich, Hull, West Ham and Norwich.

In the NFL, Washington reportedly moves for veteran tackle D.J. Humphries after the injury to Laremy Tunsil, while Kevin Hayes heads to Ak Bars Kazan after 12 NHL seasons.

The MLB slate features Diamondbacks-Cubs, Guardians-Angels, Mets-Brewers, Pirates-Padres, Braves-Dodgers, Astros-Yankees, Royals-Blue Jays and more, highlighted by another dramatic Arizona comeback.

Finally, the PGA Tour unveils a radically redesigned postseason format featuring stroke play followed by a two-week match-play Tour Championship.

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Yesterday in Sports covers a busy Monday across the WNBA, NBA, NFL, Premier League, international soccer, Major League Baseball and the U.S. Open, beginning with Angel Reese’s record-setting rebounding night for Atlanta against Los Angeles.

Chris Horwedel also breaks down Golden State-Minnesota, plus major NBA news involving Klay Thompson joining Miami and the reported knee injury expected to sideline Shaedon Sharpe for an extended period.

In the NFL, the Houston Texans reportedly move for Kayshon Boutte in a trade with New England as they continue reshaping the receiver room following Jayden Higgins’ injury.

Premier League coverage centers on Chelsea-Fulham and the beginning of the Xabi Alonso era, featuring João Pedro, Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer. Elsewhere, Trabzonspor sign Fabinho, while Manchester City’s reported move for Palmeiras winger Allan Elias remains developing.

The MLB slate includes Mariners-Phillies, Red Sox-Marlins, Rangers-White Sox, Cubs-Diamondbacks, Giants-Reds and more, highlighted by Cal Raleigh’s three-home-run performance.

Finally, another U.S. Open withdrawal changes the men’s field as João Fonseca joins Jannik Sinner, Jack Draper and Holger Rune on the sidelines.

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Yesterday in Sports covers a packed Sunday across the WNBA, Premier League, NFL, Major League Baseball, Formula 1, tennis and golf, beginning with Indiana-Chicago and a huge performance from Caitlin Clark, alongside Kelsey Mitchell and an injury concern involving Aliyah Boston.

Chris Horwedel also breaks down Washington-Portland, Dallas-Seattle and Las Vegas-Toronto as the WNBA playoff picture continues to take shape.

In England, the Premier League slate features Manchester City-Bournemouth, Liverpool-Newcastle and Brighton-Aston Villa, while soccer news also includes Mohamed Salah at Trabzonspor, the developing Fabinho move and more transfer activity.

NFL coverage centers on the reported Zamir White-Deion Jones trade between San Francisco and New Orleans, with Alvin Kamara’s injury creating immediate backfield implications.

The MLB slate includes Cubs-Mariners, Phillies-Cardinals, Braves-Brewers, Yankees-Blue Jays, Athletics-Astros, Dodgers-Pirates and more during another consequential late-August day.

The show also heads to Zandvoort for the Dutch Grand Prix, the Cincinnati Open for Coco Gauff and Arthur Fils, and the CPKC Women’s Open for the latest LPGA championship.

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Yesterday in Sports covers a huge Saturday across the Premier League, WNBA, NFL, Major League Baseball and Cincinnati Open, beginning with opening-weekend soccer featuring Hull City-Manchester United, Ipswich-Sunderland, Brentford-Tottenham, Leeds-Nottingham Forest and Everton-Crystal Palace.

Chris Horwedel also breaks down major transfer developments involving João Pedro and Chelsea, Mehdi Taremi and Al Wasl, plus the developing Dejan Joveljić-Seattle Sounders deal.

In the NFL, the Houston Texans respond to Jayden Higgins’ injury by adding veteran receivers Zay Jones and Sterling Shepard, while preseason action includes Falcons-Colts, Bills-Browns, Rams-Saints, Giants-Dolphins, Ravens-Vikings, Bengals-Bears, Patriots-Eagles, Buccaneers-Chiefs and more.

WNBA coverage centers on New York-Indiana, featuring Breanna Stewart, Caitlin Clark, Kelsey Mitchell and Jonquel Jones, plus Atlanta-Phoenix and Los Angeles-Connecticut.

The MLB slate features Blue Jays-Yankees, Brewers-Braves, Phillies-Cardinals, Mariners-Cubs, Dodgers-Pirates, Red Sox-Giants and more.

Finally, the Cincinnati Open finals are set with Jessica Pegula, Coco Gauff, Frances Tiafoe and Arthur Fils.

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Yesterday in Sports covers a packed Friday across tennis, Premier League soccer, NBA, NFL, WNBA, Major League Baseball and international football, beginning with major U.S. Open developments involving Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, Jack Draper and Holger Rune.

Chris Horwedel also looks at the Cincinnati Open, featuring Frances Tiafoe, Brandon Nakashima, Coco Gauff, Madison Keys and more.

In soccer, Arsenal-Coventry City opens the Premier League season, while Arsenal add Ezri Konsa, Inter Milan sign Curtis Jones, and Manchester United move toward a deal for Carlos Baleba. The show also covers Marseille-Strasbourg and a historic run by Malaysian powerhouse Johor Darul Ta’zim.

NBA headlines include DeMar DeRozan’s move to Denver and Klay Thompson’s expected next destination, while the NFL features Nick Chubb’s retirement plus preseason action involving Jets-Steelers, Panthers-Jaguars and Packers-Broncos.

WNBA coverage includes Chicago-Golden State, Minnesota-Washington and Toronto-Portland.

The MLB slate features Brewers-Braves, White Sox-Mets, Yankees-Blue Jays, Phillies-Cardinals, Dodgers-Pirates, Red Sox-Giants, Mariners-Cubs and more, with Jacob Misiorowski and Chris Sale among the biggest names.

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