On this episode of Yesterday in Sports, Chris Horwedel covers a major escalation in the battle over FIFA leadership, a blockbuster NFL contract, WNBA history, Monday’s Major League Baseball slate, Liverpool’s defensive move and a remarkable performance from surfing legend Kelly Slater.
International soccer leads the show as UEFA, the Asian Football Confederation and Concacaf intensify their dispute with FIFA President Gianni Infantino. Chris breaks down the fallout from FIFA’s abandoned private-investment proposal, calls for an independent investigation and the possibility of a wider split within world football ahead of FIFA’s 2027 election.
In the NFL, Dallas commits more than $100 million in guarantees to defensive tackle Quinnen Williams after acquiring him from the Jets last season. Detroit also receives an important injury update on Isiah Pacheco while dealing with Cade Mays’ wrist injury, and Miami adds offensive lineman Caedan Wallace in a trade with New England.
The WNBA section features Atlanta-Toronto and a record-setting perimeter performance from Rhyne Howard, along with Angel Reese, Jordin Canada and Marina Mabrey. Chris also covers Seattle-Chicago and a standout game from Dominique Malonga as the Storm try to reverse a difficult stretch.
Major League Baseball coverage includes Mets-Braves, Diamondbacks-Rockies, Rays-Athletics, Blue Jays-Red Sox, Twins-Orioles, Phillies-Cardinals, Padres-Brewers, Astros-Giants, Rangers-Angels and Dodgers-Royals. The episode also tracks an injury concern involving Jameson Taillon and the latest developments in several playoff races.
In England, Liverpool addresses its center-back injury crisis by adding Barcelona defender Ronald Araújo on loan, while Bay FC brings U.S. international Jenna Nighswonger back to the NWSL from Arsenal. Alexis Sánchez is also linked with a potential Designated Player move to CF Montréal.
The show closes in Tahiti, where 54-year-old Kelly Slater produces another extraordinary performance at Teahupo’o against elite competition despite stepping away from full-time competition and recently undergoing hip surgery.
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