Yesterday in Sports

Yesterday in Sports covers a busy Thursday across the WNBA, NBA, NFL, European soccer, Major League Baseball, and Olympic flag football, beginning with Dallas-Indiana and a matchup featuring Arike Ogunbowale, Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers, and Kelsey Mitchell.Chris Horwedel also breaks down Atlanta-Los Angeles and Las Vegas-Connecticut, plus upcoming WNBA games including Golden State-Chicago, Minnesota-Washington and Portland-Toronto as the playoff race continues.In the NBA, James Harden agrees to remain with the Cleveland Cavaliers, while Cleveland also adds Peyton Watson in a three-team deal involving Denver and the Clippers.NFL coverage includes Raiders-Texans and 49ers-Chargers preseason action, Denver’s reported move for Taylor Rapp, and growing interest from NFL players in representing their countries in flag football at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.In soccer, Galatasaray make a major investment in Russian midfielder Aleksey Batrakov, while uncertainty continues around Enzo Fernández and Chelsea.MLB coverage features Brewers-Mariners, Cardinals-Reds, Angels-Astros, Yankees-Orioles, Rangers-Nationals and more, plus updated World Series odds from oddsmakers.

Yesterday in Sports covers a huge Tuesday across European soccer, MLS, the NFL, WNBA, Major League Baseball and tennis, led by Rodri’s move from Manchester City to Barcelona and the ramifications for both Pep Guardiola and Hansi Flick.Chris Horwedel also breaks down Sporting Kansas City’s club-record transfer for André Luiz, plus the continuing uncertainty around Julián Álvarez and Atlético Madrid ahead of the La Liga season.In the NFL, the Atlanta Falcons add veteran pass rusher Za’Darius Smith, the New York Giants sign Najee Harris, and the Los Angeles Chargers await more information on an injury to starting center Tyler Biadasz.WNBA coverage features Indiana-Toronto, with Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell leading another important night in the playoff race, plus Atlanta-Las Vegas, Chicago-New York and Connecticut-Los Angeles. The league also announces that Chase Center in San Francisco will host the 2027 WNBA All-Star Game.In MLB, the Milwaukee Brewers headline the night against Seattle, while the full slate also includes Yankees-Orioles, Phillies-Marlins, Padres-Mets, Cubs-White Sox, Dodgers-Rockies and more, with Fernando Tatis Jr. among the biggest individual names.The show closes at the Cincinnati Open, where Brandon Nakashima faces Daniil Medvedev during another strong summer hard-court run.

Yesterday in Sports covers a packed Monday across MLB, the NFL, WNBA, Premier League, NBA, NHL and tennis, beginning with a dramatic Chicago baseball matchup featuring Pete Crow-Armstrong, Nico Hoerner and the Cubs-White Sox rivalry.Chris Horwedel also runs through the rest of the MLB slate, including Mets-Padres, Phillies-Marlins, Reds-Cardinals, Dodgers-Rockies and Tigers-Pirates, plus the return of Oneil Cruz and a developing situation involving Ketel Marte.In the NFL, the Indianapolis Colts are reportedly adding veteran receiver Keenan Allen, while the Carolina Panthers sign Darren Waller and the New York Jets monitor a groin injury for star running back Breece Hall.WNBA coverage features Golden State Valkyries-Dallas Wings, with Gabby Williams, Veronica Burton and Paige Bueckers central to the matchup as the playoff race continues.In soccer, newly promoted Ipswich Town make a major move for Paraguayan attacker Julio Enciso, while Deportivo La Coruña return to La Liga against Elche with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang involved.The show also covers NBA additions for the New Orleans Pelicans and Phoenix Suns, a Carolina Hurricanes prospect trade, and Serena and Venus Williams reuniting in doubles at the Cincinnati Open.

On this episode of Yesterday in Sports, Chris Horwedel covers Sunday’s biggest stories across European soccer, the NFL, WNBA, Major League Baseball, PGA Tour golf, hockey and international cricket.The show begins with Arsenal-Manchester City in the Community Shield, offering the first meaningful look at the defending Premier League champions and the new version of City under Enzo Maresca. Chris also examines a major developing transfer story involving Rodri and Barcelona, plus the opening weekend of La Liga with Racing Santander-Villarreal and Espanyol-Levante.In the NFL, the Dallas Cowboys officially add veteran edge rusher Von Miller as they continue rebuilding a pass rush that lost Micah Parsons. Cleveland is also linked with a potential reunion with Za’Darius Smith following a tryout, adding another experienced name to an already intriguing Browns defensive front.WNBA coverage features Indiana-Atlanta in an important Eastern Conference playoff matchup involving Caitlin Clark, Aliyah Boston, Kelsey Mitchell, Makayla Timpson, Angel Reese and Allisha Gray. Chris also covers Chicago-Seattle as the postseason picture continues to tighten.Major League Baseball includes a standout start from Kansas City rookie Noah Cameron, plus Yankees-Blue Jays, Mets-Nationals, Orioles-Rays, Braves-Diamondbacks, Marlins-Reds, Pirates-Red Sox, Padres-Guardians, Phillies-Twins, White Sox-Tigers, Rockies-Giants, Athletics-Rangers, Brewers-Dodgers, Cardinals-Cubs and Mariners-Astros.The golf section focuses on the FedEx St. Jude Championship and the final scramble for BMW Championship qualification, with Scottie Scheffler, Si Woo Kim, Sungjae Im and Jordan Spieth among the central names.Hockey coverage includes Nicolas Aubé-Kubel taking his career to Dinamo Minsk after more than 300 NHL games and a Stanley Cup championship with Colorado.The episode closes with Bangladesh’s Test series in Australia, featuring Hasan Mahmud, Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Najmul Hossain Shanto as Bangladesh chases one of the most significant results in the country’s cricket history.

On this episode of Yesterday in Sports, Chris Horwedel covers Saturday’s biggest stories across Major League Baseball, the NFL, European soccer, WNBA, UFC and international swimming.Major League Baseball leads with Cardinals-Cubs and the historic debut of St. Louis prospect Joshua Báez. Chris also covers Brewers-Dodgers, White Sox-Tigers, Blue Jays-Yankees, Orioles-Rays, Guardians-Padres, Mets-Nationals, Marlins-Reds, Mariners-Astros, Phillies-Twins, Red Sox-Pirates, Diamondbacks-Braves, Angels-Royals, Rangers-Athletics and Giants-Rockies.In the NFL, Seattle reportedly reaches a record-setting extension with star cornerback Devon Witherspoon, securing one of the key pieces of its Super Bowl-winning defense. The preseason slate includes Panthers-Bills in the first game at the new Highmark Stadium, Bears-Browns, Vikings-Giants, Jaguars-Saints, Rams-Chiefs, Ravens-Eagles and Cowboys-Seahawks. Chris also tracks a developing knee injury involving Jamal Adams.European soccer features three significant transfers: Ferran Torres moving from Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain, Cristian Romero leaving Tottenham for Atlético Madrid and Djed Spence joining Inter Milan. Mohamed Salah also makes his first competitive appearance for Trabzonspor as the Turkish club prepares for Europa League qualifying.The WNBA section features Minnesota-Las Vegas, New York-Connecticut and Washington-Los Angeles, with Olivia Miles, Napheesa Collier, A’ja Wilson, Jonquel Jones and Sonia Citron among the key names.At UFC 330, Islam Makhachev faces Ian Machado Garry with the welterweight championship on the line and a major UFC winning streak at stake.The episode closes at the Pan Pacific Championships, where Lani Pallister and Katie Ledecky headline the women’s 800-meter freestyle while American Kate Douglass targets history in the 50-meter freestyle.

On this episode of Yesterday in Sports, Chris Horwedel covers Friday’s biggest stories across the NFL, WNBA, Major League Baseball, NBA, soccer, hockey and European track.The NFL section begins with Atlanta edge rusher James Pearce Jr. receiving an eight-game suspension under the league’s personal-conduct policy, further complicating a Falcons pass rush already dealing with Jalon Walker’s injury. Chris also covers Broncos-Falcons, Commanders-Dolphins and Buccaneers-Jets from the preseason slate, including Tua Tagovailoa, Malik Willis and Geno Smith.In the WNBA, Indiana-Dallas takes center stage with Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers meeting in an important playoff-race matchup. The show also covers Portland-Seattle as both teams continue navigating a tightly packed postseason picture.Major League Baseball coverage includes Mariners-Astros and a dramatic extra-inning matchup in Houston, along with Reds-Marlins, Orioles-Rays, Cubs-Cardinals, White Sox-Tigers, Blue Jays-Yankees, Pirates-Red Sox, Mets-Nationals, Dodgers-Brewers, Padres-Guardians, Diamondbacks-Braves, Royals-Angels, Rockies-Giants and Athletics-Rangers.The NBA section features a reported trade sending Dennis Schröder from Cleveland to Charlotte in exchange for Tre Mann, a move with implications for the Cavaliers’ flexibility and future roster decisions. Minnesota also announces plans to retire Kevin Garnett’s number 21, formally honoring the greatest player in Timberwolves history.In soccer, the New York Red Bulls make Mijahir Jiménez’s move permanent after his rise through the club’s reserve team. Chris also updates the continuing political dispute around FIFA president Gianni Infantino as Qatar challenges the Asian Football Confederation’s role in criticizing FIFA’s abandoned private-investment proposal.Hockey coverage includes veteran scorer Jeff Skinner moving to Switzerland with EHC Biel-Bienne after more than 1,100 NHL games.The episode closes in Birmingham, where Audrey Werro and Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson headline the European women’s 800-meter final.

On this episode of Yesterday in Sports, Chris Horwedel covers Thursday’s biggest stories across the NFL, WNBA, European soccer, NBA, Major League Baseball and the FedEx Cup playoffs.The NFL section begins with the preseason debut of number-one pick Fernando Mendoza for Las Vegas, along with Kirk Cousins and Arizona rookie Jeremiyah Love. Chris also covers Steelers-Packers, Bengals-Lions, Colts-Patriots, Chargers-Texans and Titans-49ers, plus the developing situation surrounding Seattle and former Detroit first-round cornerback Terrion Arnold.In the WNBA, Atlanta-Connecticut takes center stage with Rhyne Howard, Allisha Gray and Angel Reese continuing to shape the Dream’s championship outlook. The show also covers Las Vegas-Washington and New York-Los Angeles, including Jackie Young, A’ja Wilson, Sabrina Ionescu and a developing injury involving Cameron Brink.European soccer features Shamrock Rovers’ Europa League qualifier against Egnatia Rrogozhinë, along with Rangers-Jagiellonia Białystok and Hearts-Benfica. LAFC also makes a significant addition by signing young German forward Armindo Sieb from Bayern Munich.NBA news includes Bradley Beal returning to the Los Angeles Clippers on a short-term contract as the veteran guard attempts to rebound from an injury-shortened season.Major League Baseball coverage includes Pirates-Marlins, Brewers-Dodgers, Phillies-Twins in the Field of Dreams game, Red Sox-Blue Jays, Reds-White Sox, Tigers-Guardians, Mariners-Yankees, Nationals-Cubs and Angels-Rangers. The show also tracks Jacob deGrom’s latest injury concern and a standout start from Pittsburgh’s Braxton Ashcraft.The episode closes at the FedEx St. Jude Championship, where Jordan Spieth, Jake Knapp, Michael Kim, Kurt Kitayama, Michael Thorbjornsen, Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy headline a crowded opening-round leaderboard in Memphis.

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.