Yesterday in Sports

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.