On this episode of Yesterday in Sports, Chris Horwedel covers a record-setting Lakers sale, Russell Westbrook’s retirement, major international soccer news, Wednesday’s WNBA and MLB action, an NFL veteran signing and a world-record swim.
The NBA leads with Bob Iger and Joshua Kushner agreeing to purchase the Los Angeles Lakers at a reported $12.5 billion valuation. Chris breaks down what the potential ownership change means for one of sports’ biggest global brands as the franchise begins building its next era around Luka Dončić.
Russell Westbrook also announces his retirement after 18 NBA seasons. The show looks back at the former MVP’s historic triple-double production, Oklahoma City years and the statistical impact he leaves on the point guard position.
Soccer coverage features PSG-Aston Villa in the UEFA Super Cup, including teenage history involving Brian Madjo. The Netherlands also appoints Xavi Hernández as national-team coach, while Chelsea signs Pep Chavarría and Manchester City adds veteran goalkeeper Gerónimo Rulli.
In the NFL, Carolina reportedly reaches an agreement with Darren Waller, potentially giving Bryce Young another experienced receiving option alongside Ja’Tavion Sanders and Tommy Tremble.
WNBA coverage includes Minnesota-Portland, Dallas-Toronto and Golden State-Chicago, with Napheesa Collier, Kayla McBride, Paige Bueckers and Tiffany Hayes among the major names.
Major League Baseball features Cubs-Nationals and a huge night from Alex Bregman, along with Dodgers-Royals and a developing Freddie Freeman injury. The full slate also includes Twins-Orioles, Cardinals-Phillies, Rays-Athletics, Rockies-Diamondbacks, Astros-Giants, Padres-Brewers, Guardians-Tigers, Marlins-Pirates, Yankees-Mariners, Blue Jays-Red Sox, Braves-Mets, White Sox-Reds and Angels-Rangers.
The episode closes at the European Aquatics Championships, where 19-year-old Italian swimmer Sara Curtis delivers a historic performance in the women’s 50-meter backstroke.
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