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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