Yesterday in Sports

On this episode of Yesterday in Sports, Chris Horwedel recaps a packed day across the World Cup, Wimbledon, MLB, soccer transfer rumors, and the Tour de France. The show opens with Spain beating Belgium 2-1 in Los Angeles to book a World Cup semifinal against France. Fabián Ruiz opens the scoring, Belgium answers, and Mikel Merino delivers another late knockout winner in the 86th minute after also eliminating Portugal in the previous round. Chris breaks down Spain’s resilience, Belgium’s injury issues with Youri Tielemans and Thibaut Courtois, and how Spain’s midfield keeps producing decisive moments when matches get uncomfortable. At Wimbledon, Jannik Sinner ends Novak Djokovic’s run with a straight-sets semifinal win, reaching the men’s final after a clean, explosive performance. Djokovic, coming off a marathon quarterfinal, never gets the match into his preferred rhythm. Sinner now faces Alexander Zverev, who ends Arthur Fery’s remarkable wildcard run and becomes the first German man to reach the Wimbledon final since Boris Becker in 1995. Chris also previews the all-Czech women’s final between Karolína Muchová and Linda Nosková, using odds from oddsmakers to frame a tight matchup between Muchová’s experience and Nosková’s confidence. In MLB, White Sox rookie Tristan Peters hits for the cycle in a 14-1 win over the Athletics, becoming the first Chicago player to do it since 2017. Sean Burke gives the White Sox 7 strong innings, while Chicago remains tied for first place in the AL Central. The Detroit Tigers also win their sixth straight game, beating Philadelphia behind home runs from Kevin McGonigle and Spencer Torkelson. Chris also touches on the Red Sox winning their seventh straight, Arizona beating the Dodgers, the Yankees rallying against Washington, and Kazuma Okamoto tying a rookie home-run record for Toronto. The episode previews the day’s World Cup quarterfinals, with Norway facing England in a matchup built around Erling Haaland and Harry Kane, and Argentina meeting Switzerland with Lionel Messi still tied for the Golden Boot lead. Chris also covers a developing transfer report that Arsenal may test Newcastle with an offer for Bruno Guimarães, while emphasizing that the story is still at the report stage. The show closes with the Tour de France, where Tim Merlier wins Stage 7 in a sprint finish in Bordeaux. Tadej Pogačar keeps the yellow jersey and maintains a 2-minute, 42-second lead over Jonas Vingegaard as the race continues to tilt toward the mountains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Yesterday in Sports, Chris Horwedel recaps a busy day across the World Cup, Wimbledon, MLB, soccer transfer news, MLS rumors, and the Tour de France. The show opens with France advancing to the World Cup semifinals after a 2-0 win over Morocco in Foxborough. Kylian Mbappé has a first-half penalty saved by Yassine Bounou but responds with the opening goal in the 60th minute before Ousmane Dembélé adds the second 6 minutes later. Chris breaks down France’s patience, defensive control, attacking depth, and why Didier Deschamps’ team still looks like the tournament favorite without needing to hit its absolute ceiling. Morocco exits after another strong World Cup run, having reached the quarterfinals after its 2022 semifinal breakthrough. At Wimbledon, Karolína Muchová beats Coco Gauff in a three-set classic, saving a match point and taking a dramatic deciding tiebreak 12-10. Chris highlights the shifting momentum, Gauff’s best Wimbledon performance to date, and the heartbreak of falling 1 point short of her first Wimbledon final. Muchová will face Linda Nosková, who beats Marta Kostyuk in straight sets to set up the first all-Czech women’s Grand Slam final. Chris also looks at the Czech development pipeline and why Muchová and Nosková both bring grass-court games built on variety, movement, and tactical flexibility. In MLB, the Detroit Tigers win their fifth straight game behind 7 strong innings from Framber Valdez in a 4-1 win over the Athletics. Chris explains why Detroit looks like one of baseball’s most complete teams, with pitching depth, lineup balance, and defensive quality. The Texas Rangers also move into first place in the AL West after a 7-6 walk-off win over the Angels, while the Miami Marlins win their sixth straight and continue forcing trade-deadline questions with a hot July run. The episode also covers Newcastle signing 18-year-old Dutch midfielder Sean Steur from Ajax on a 5-year deal, a long-term midfield investment after Sandro Tonali’s departure. Chris then discusses a developing MLS report that the New England Revolution are working to bring goalkeeper Matt Turner back on loan from Lyon with an option to purchase, giving Turner regular playing time and New England a familiar high-performing goalkeeper. The show closes with the Tour de France, where Torstein Træen is forced to withdraw after suffering a concussion and multiple fractured ribs in a crash. Chris reflects on Træen’s important Tour, including his time in the yellow jersey for Uno-X Mobility, while emphasizing that the medical decision matters more than the race result. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Yesterday in Sports, Chris Horwedel recaps a packed day across Wimbledon, the WNBA, MLB, international baseball growth, and the Tour de France. The show opens at Wimbledon, where British wildcard Arthur Fery continues one of the most improbable Grand Slam runs in recent memory. Fery beats Flavio Cobolli in straight sets to reach the Wimbledon semifinals after entering the tournament ranked 114th in the world. Chris explains the historical weight of the run, with Fery becoming only the fourth male wildcard to reach a Grand Slam semifinal and the first Wimbledon men’s wildcard semifinalist since Goran Ivanišević won the tournament in 2001. He now faces Alexander Zverev, who beat Taylor Fritz in straight sets. The women’s Wimbledon draw also gets a fresh semifinal feel, as Marta Kostyuk beats Jasmine Paolini to reach her first Wimbledon semifinal, while Linda Nosková defeats Elise Mertens. With Coco Gauff and Karolína Muchová on the other side of the draw, all 4 remaining women are chasing their first Wimbledon title. In the WNBA, Caitlin Clark returns from a back injury in limited minutes, but the Los Angeles Sparks beat the Indiana Fever behind big games from Nneka Ogwumike, Rae Burrell, and Dearica Hamby. Chris explains the context of Clark’s minutes restriction, Aliyah Boston also missing the game, and why the result matters for a Sparks team trying to stabilize. Cheryl Reeve also makes WNBA history, becoming the league’s all-time regular-season wins leader after Minnesota beats Connecticut. Chris highlights Reeve’s 4 championships with the Lynx and her role in building one of the defining franchises in WNBA history. Golden State also stays hot with a sixth straight win over expansion Toronto. In MLB, Dylan Cease comes within 3 outs of a no-hitter for Toronto in a dominant 10-0 win over San Francisco, striking out 11 before Heliot Ramos breaks up the bid in the ninth. Kazuma Okamoto hits a first-inning grand slam, while Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and George Springer add late home runs. Chris also covers the Cubs hitting 5 homers against the Orioles, the Rays shutting out the Yankees, the Mets beating the Royals with a 5-run eighth, and Mookie Betts delivering late for the Dodgers. The episode also looks at Major League Baseball’s push into India through a new partnership with Indian cricket star Suryakumar Yadav. Chris explains why MLB is using cricket as the cultural bridge, why All-Star Week in Philadelphia gives the partnership a launch point, and why the renewed JioStar broadcast deal matters for accessibility and long-term audience growth. The show closes with the Tour de France, where Olav Kooij wins Stage 5 in Pau for his first Tour stage victory. A late crash splits the peloton and disrupts the sprint setup, but Kooij navigates the chaos to win. Torstein Træen keeps the yellow jersey as the race heads toward the mountains, where Tadej Pogačar, Jonas Vingegaard, and the other general-classification contenders are expected to make their next moves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Yesterday in Sports, Chris Horwedel recaps a wild day across the World Cup, Wimbledon, MLB, WNBA, NBA offseason news, and the Tour de France. The show opens with Argentina’s dramatic 3-2 comeback win over Egypt in Atlanta, where the defending World Cup champions trailed 2-0 with 11 minutes left before Cristian Romero, Lionel Messi, and Enzo Fernández scored late to send Argentina into the quarterfinals. Chris breaks down Egypt’s near-historic upset, Messi’s roller-coaster night, and Argentina’s continued chase to become the first back-to-back World Cup champion since Brazil in 1958 and 1962. Switzerland also advances, beating Colombia 4-3 on penalties after a tense 0-0 draw in Vancouver. Gregor Kobel saves Cucho Hernández’s attempt, Davinson Sánchez hits the crossbar, and Ruben Vargas scores the decisive penalty to send Switzerland into its first World Cup quarterfinal since 1954. Chris explains why the result is a generational breakthrough for Swiss soccer and sets up a fascinating Argentina-Switzerland quarterfinal. At Wimbledon, Novak Djokovic survives Félix Auger-Aliassime in the longest Wimbledon quarterfinal ever, moving into his 15th Wimbledon semifinal and 55th Grand Slam semifinal as he continues chasing a record 25th major title. Jannik Sinner also advances to set up a huge Djokovic-Sinner semifinal. On the women’s side, Coco Gauff beats Jessica Pegula to reach her first Wimbledon semifinal, while Karolína Muchová ends Naomi Osaka’s comeback run in straight sets. In MLB, Tyler Tolbert ties a Major League record with hits in 12 consecutive plate appearances as the Royals beat the Mets 16-12. Ryan O’Hearn makes Pirates history with 3 home runs and 10 RBIs against the Braves, Shohei Ohtani hits his 300th career homer in a Dodgers loss to the Rockies, and the Yankees’ slide continues as Tampa Bay extends its AL East lead. The show also covers the Dallas Wings beating the New York Liberty behind Jessica Shepard’s triple-double and another strong all-around game from Paige Bueckers. In the NBA developing-report section, Chris looks at Dorian Finney-Smith reportedly heading to the Hornets and Khris Middleton returning to Washington in a multi-team sign-and-trade. The episode closes with the Tour de France, where Mads Pedersen wins Stage 4 and Torstein Træen takes the yellow jersey, becoming just the third Norwegian rider to wear yellow at the Tour. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Yesterday in Sports, Chris Horwedel recaps a huge day across the World Cup, Wimbledon, MLB, WNBA, and the Tour de France. The show opens with Belgium ending the United States’ World Cup run in Seattle with a 4-1 win. Charles De Ketelaere leads Belgium with 2 goals and an assist, while Malik Tillman briefly brings the U.S. level with a free kick before Belgium pulls away. Chris breaks down the disappointment of the USMNT exiting the World Cup on home soil, Christian Pulisic leaving with an ankle issue, and the lingering controversy around FIFA clearing Folarin Balogun to play after his red card suspension. Spain also advances with a 1-0 stoppage-time win over Portugal in Arlington, as Mikel Merino scores in the 91st minute after a quick move involving Ferran Torres. The loss may mark the end of Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup career, while Spain reaches its first World Cup quarterfinal since winning the tournament in 2010. Chris highlights Lamine Yamal’s continued danger, Spain’s late belief, and the setup for Belgium vs. Spain in the next round. At Wimbledon, Jasmine Paolini ends Alexandra Eala’s breakthrough run after Eala became the first Filipino player to reach the fourth round of a Grand Slam. On the men’s side, Flavio Cobolli upsets Alex de Minaur, Taylor Fritz advances, and British wildcard Arthur Fery beats Grigor Dimitrov in five sets to become the last British singles player left. Chris also previews a major Tuesday slate featuring Novak Djokovic chasing a record 25th Grand Slam title and Naomi Osaka’s first Wimbledon quarterfinal. In MLB, the Royals stun the Phillies 15-1 behind 22 hits, tagging Cristopher Sánchez for a career-worst 9 earned runs. The Dodgers survive the Rockies 8-7 in 11 innings as Shohei Ohtani hits his 299th career home run and Dalton Rushing delivers the walk-off single, while the Nationals erase a 5-run deficit to beat the Astros behind James Wood’s grand slam and CJ Abrams’ 3-run homer. The show also checks in on the WNBA, where Golden State beats Washington, Connecticut edges Minnesota, and Seattle tops Los Angeles behind Flau’jae Johnson. Chris closes with the Tour de France, where Tadej Pogačar wins Stage 3 and takes the yellow jersey from Jonas Vingegaard on countback after bonus seconds, setting up another tense chapter in cycling’s biggest rivalry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Yesterday in Sports, Chris Horwedel recaps a loaded day across the World Cup, Wimbledon, MLB, WNBA, Formula 1, and women’s cricket. The show opens with Norway stunning Brazil 2-1 in the World Cup Round of 16, as Erling Haaland scores twice late to send Norway into the quarterfinals for the first time. Brazil had early chances, including a missed penalty from Bruno Guimarães, but Norway stayed compact before Haaland took over. Neymar’s stoppage-time penalty was not enough, and Brazil’s wait for a sixth World Cup title now stretches to 24 years. England also advances after surviving Mexico 3-2 at the Azteca in one of the most intense games of the tournament. Jude Bellingham scores twice, Harry Kane adds a penalty, and England holds on after Jarell Quansah is sent off in the second half. Mexico gets goals from Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez, but England survives the altitude, crowd, weather delay, and red card to set up a fascinating quarterfinal against Norway. The developing-report section focuses on the controversy around Folarin Balogun being cleared to play for the United States against Belgium. After Balogun was sent off against Bosnia and Herzegovina, FIFA suspended his one-match ban on probation. Chris breaks down why the decision matters on the field for the USMNT and why reports of political pressure involving Donald Trump, Gianni Infantino, UEFA, and FIFA have turned it into a much larger governance story. At Wimbledon, Naomi Osaka delivers one of the biggest results of the tournament by beating world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in straight sets to reach her first Wimbledon quarterfinal. With Iga Świątek, Elena Rybakina, and Sabalenka all out, the women’s draw is wide open. Chris also covers Karolína Muchová beating Barbora Krejčíková and Jessica Pegula advancing with a comeback win over Iva Jovic. In MLB, the Padres snap an eight-game losing streak by beating the Dodgers behind Manny Machado’s three-run homer, JP Sears’ strong start, and Mason Miller’s 22nd save. Eury Pérez takes a perfect game into the eighth inning for the Marlins before Miami survives Oakland, while Joe Ryan leads the Twins past the Yankees as Minnesota wins a series in the Bronx for the first time since 2014. The show also covers the Indiana Fever beating the Las Vegas Aces without Caitlin Clark, while A’ja Wilson misses another game for Las Vegas. Kelsey Mitchell and Aliyah Boston lead Indiana to a major road win. Chris closes with Charles Leclerc winning the British Grand Prix for Ferrari’s 250th Formula 1 victory and Australia beating England at Lord’s to win the Women’s T20 World Cup unbeaten. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Yesterday in Sports, Chris Horwedel recaps a busy day across the World Cup, Wimbledon, MLB, NCAA basketball recruiting, and the Tour de France. The show opens with Morocco beating co-host Canada 3-0 in the World Cup Round of 16, as Azzedine Ounahi scores twice and Soufiane Rahimi adds a stoppage-time goal. Chris explains why Morocco’s second straight World Cup quarterfinal appearance proves this is no longer a one-tournament underdog story, while Canada exits with real progress after its first World Cup win and first trip out of the group stage, France also advances, surviving a physical Paraguay test in Philadelphia with a 1-0 win. Kylian Mbappé scores the winner from the penalty spot for his seventh goal of the tournament and 19th career World Cup goal. Chris breaks down Paraguay’s compact defensive shape, the brutal 102-degree conditions, France’s ability to win ugly, and the setup for a major France-Morocco quarterfinal rematch of the 2022 World Cup semifinal. At Wimbledon, the women’s draw gets completely shaken up as Alexandra Eala stuns defending champion Iga Świątek in straight sets, becoming the first Filipino player to reach the fourth round of a Grand Slam. Elise Mertens also knocks out Elena Rybakina, opening up the bottom half of the women’s draw. On the men’s side, Arthur Fery delivers one of the wildest stories of the tournament, reaching the fourth round after fighting through nosebleeds and multiple deficits in a five-set win over Zizou Bergs. In MLB, the Dodgers continue to separate themselves with a 3-0 win over the Padres behind seven shutout innings and 10 strikeouts from Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Freddie Freeman homers, Andy Pages drives in a run, and Los Angeles moves to 10-2 since June 22 while San Diego drops its eighth straight game. The Mariners also make a statement with an 11-0 win over Toronto, as Logan Gilbert dominates, Randy Arozarena hits a grand slam, and Seattle moves into first place in the AL West. The developing-report section focuses on a potentially market-changing NCAA basketball story: UCLA reportedly offering 17-year-old Barcelona prospect Nikola Kusturica a two-year, $12 million NIL package. Chris explains why that number is stunning in the context of European basketball salaries and why the NCAA may now be competing directly with elite European clubs for top teenage prospects. The episode closes with the Tour de France, where Jonas Vingegaard takes the yellow jersey after Visma-Lease a Bike wins the opening team time trial in Barcelona. Chris highlights Vingegaard’s early gap over Tadej Pogačar, his comeback from a terrifying 2024 crash, and why the Tour’s biggest rivalry is already engaged from day one. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Yesterday in Sports, Chris Horwedel breaks down a packed day across the sports world, led by a wild World Cup knockout round where Argentina survived a major scare against Cape Verde and Egypt made history with its first-ever World Cup knockout win. Lionel Messi remained the driving force for Argentina with another massive tournament moment, while Cape Verde’s incredible debut run ended with the kind of performance that made them one of the stories of the World Cup. Chris also covers Colombia’s controlled win over Ghana, the latest from Wimbledon as Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic, Coco Gauff, Aryna Sabalenka, Naomi Osaka, and Jessica Pegula advanced, plus Daniil Medvedev’s upset loss to Jan-Lennard Struff. In the WNBA, Breanna Stewart powered the Liberty past the Lynx and delayed Cheryl Reeve’s all-time wins record chase, while the Aces earned a tough overtime win without A’ja Wilson. The episode also touches on the Dodgers continuing their strong MLB season, Toronto shutting out Seattle, NBC and Peacock’s upcoming full-day MLB broadcast experiment, and the latest developing reports around LeBron James, the 76ers, and the Lakers. Chris then dives into the Flyers’ massive offer sheet for Anaheim center Leo Carlsson and closes with Japan’s impressive rugby win over Italy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Yesterday in Sports, Chris Horwedel recaps a loaded day across the World Cup, WNBA, MLB, NBA rumors, Wimbledon, and women’s cricket. The show opens with Portugal surviving a chaotic World Cup knockout match against Croatia, as Gonçalo Ramos scores a stoppage-time winner after Cristiano Ronaldo’s penalty made him the oldest player ever to score in a World Cup knockout match. Chris breaks down the VAR drama, Croatia’s late heartbreak, and Portugal’s upcoming Round of 16 showdown with Spain. Spain also advances with one of its cleanest performances of the tournament, beating Austria 3-0 behind two goals from Mikel Oyarzabal, another from Pedro Porro, and a defensive performance that kept Austria without a shot on target. Switzerland makes history as well, beating Algeria 2-0 for its first World Cup knockout win since 1938, ending an 88-year drought behind goals from Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye. In the WNBA, Paige Bueckers delivers a major homecoming performance in Connecticut, scoring 25 points with 7 assists and 7 rebounds as the Dallas Wings beat the Sun. Chris also covers Azzi Fudd’s late basket, the Wings’ title and MVP context from oddsmakers, and the Washington Mystics upsetting the Atlanta Dream behind Shakira Austin and Kiki Iriafen. The episode also covers the Dodgers beating the Padres and maintaining their place as World Series favorites, the Cardinals’ win over the Braves, the Rangers beating the Tigers, and why Tarik Skubal remains one of the biggest potential MLB trade-deadline names. In the NBA rumor section, Chris highlights Anfernee Simons reportedly joining the 76ers after the Jaylen Brown trade and LeBron James’ possible destinations. The show closes with Wimbledon updates on Iga Świątek, Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic, Taylor Fritz, and England reaching the Women’s T20 World Cup final. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Yesterday in Sports, Chris Horwedel recaps a huge day across the NBA, World Cup, NHL, MLB, Wimbledon, and Olympic news. The show opens with a franchise-altering NBA trade, as the Boston Celtics send Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers for Paul George and four draft picks. Chris breaks down what Brown brings to a Sixers core with Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and VJ Edgecombe, while also questioning whether Boston got enough value by moving a Finals MVP to a division rival. The Lakers also reshaped their roster around Luka Dončić in one afternoon, acquiring Walker Kessler from the Utah Jazz in a sign-and-trade and adding Quentin Grimes, Sandro Mamukelashvili, and Collin Sexton. Chris explains why Kessler’s rim protection, rebounding, and lob-threat ability make him a natural fit next to Luka, while Grimes, Mamukelashvili, and Sexton add shooting, depth, and scoring. At the World Cup, the United States earns its first knockout-stage win since 2002 by beating Bosnia-Herzegovina, with Folarin Balogun and Malik Tillman scoring. Balogun’s red card means he’ll miss the next match against Belgium, which survived a wild comeback against Senegal on a historic late goal. England also advances after Harry Kane’s late brace against DR Congo, setting up a massive England-Mexico matchup at the Azteca. The episode also covers the Canadiens signing Ivan Demidov to an eight-year extension, Tarik Skubal becoming the biggest MLB trade-deadline name to watch, Coco Gauff surviving a second-round Wimbledon scare, and the IOC denying separate Olympic team status to Greenland and the Faroe Islands. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Yesterday in Sports, Chris Horwedel recaps a massive day across NBA free agency, the World Cup, MLB, Wimbledon, and NFL rumors. The show opens with LeBron James reportedly leaving the Los Angeles Lakers after eight seasons, setting up one of the biggest late-career decisions in NBA history. Chris breaks down possible fits like Golden State, Cleveland, Miami, and San Antonio, while explaining why the Lakers now have to pivot away from the player who defined their post-Kobe era. The NBA coverage continues with Kawhi Leonard reportedly returning to the Toronto Raptors in a blockbuster trade centered around Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, multiple first-round picks, a pick swap, and second-rounders. Chris looks at what Kawhi’s return would mean for Toronto, why the Clippers are moving on from the Kawhi-Paul George era, and how the NBA’s new salary cap, apron numbers, and July 6 signing date shape free agency. At the World Cup, France moves into the last 16 with a dominant win over Sweden as Kylian Mbappé scores twice, tying Lionel Messi for the tournament scoring lead and moving within one goal of Messi’s career World Cup record. Norway also advances behind a late Erling Haaland winner over Ivory Coast, setting up a major Norway-Brazil matchup, while Mexico beats Ecuador to end a 40-year knockout-stage drought in front of a massive home crowd. The show also covers Bryan Woo setting a Seattle Mariners home scoreless-innings record in a win over the Angels, Serena Williams returning to Wimbledon singles at 44, Ben Shelton’s tough five-set first-round loss, and a developing NFL report around C.J. Stroud’s paused contract extension talks with the Houston Texans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Yesterday in Sports, Chris Horwedel recaps a packed day across the NBA, World Cup, NFL, Wimbledon, NASCAR, and one serious health update from a former NFL star. The show opens with major NBA movement before free agency officially begins, led by Ja Morant being traded from the Memphis Grizzlies to the Portland Trail Blazers for Jerami Grant and Kris Murray. Chris breaks down what the move means for Portland’s upside and Memphis’ reset, while also covering James Harden declining his option with Cleveland, Draymond Green opting out with Golden State, the Warriors’ reported interest in LeBron James and Anthony Davis, the Nets’ cap housekeeping, Julian Champagnie’s new Spurs deal, and Andrew Wiggins staying in Miami after the Heat’s Giannis Antetokounmpo trade. The World Cup coverage focuses on a chaotic knockout day, with Paraguay stunning Germany in a penalty shootout, Brazil surviving Japan on a late Gabriel Martinelli goal, and Morocco eliminating the Netherlands on penalties. Chris highlights what Germany’s latest tournament disappointment means, how Brazil found a way through despite Japan’s challenge, and why Morocco’s win sets up a major last-16 matchup with Canada. In the NFL, the Lions release cornerback Terrion Arnold following his arrest on felony charges, while Chris also reflects on the passing of Judge David Doty and his major impact on modern NFL free agency. Wimbledon opens with a rough day for British tennis, while Jannik Sinner, Naomi Osaka, and Mirra Andreeva move forward. The show closes with former Titans star Chris Johnson revealing his ALS diagnosis and calling for more research, awareness, and support. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Yesterday in Sports, Chris Horwedel recaps a loaded day across the World Cup, MLB, WNBA, NBA rumors, golf, Formula 1, and NASCAR. The show opens with Canada making men’s World Cup history by reaching the last 16 for the first time, thanks to a dramatic late Stephen Eustáquio goal against South Africa in Los Angeles. Chris also highlights Alphonso Davies’ return from injury, Jesse Marsch’s impact, and South Africa’s historic knockout-stage run. In baseball, the Boston Red Sox complete a memorable four-game sweep of the New York Yankees at Fenway Park, winning a wild 10-inning finale after New York rallied late. Chris breaks down Sonny Gray’s near no-hit bid, Jarren Duran’s walk-off hit, Masataka Yoshida’s key run, and what the series means for both Boston and New York. The WNBA delivered one of the wildest games in league history, as the Washington Mystics and Portland Fire played only the second quadruple-overtime game the league has ever seen. Sonia Citron, Kiki Iriafen, Michaela Onyenwere, and Carla Leite all headline a 124-123 marathon, while Georgia Amoore’s knee soreness becomes something to monitor. The episode also covers Jaylen Brown trade buzz around the Boston Celtics, Haeran Ryu winning the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship for her first major title, Scottie Scheffler and Viktor Hovland heading to a Monday playoff at the Travelers Championship, George Russell winning the Austrian Grand Prix over Max Verstappen and Kimi Antonelli, and Shane van Gisbergen taking another NASCAR road-course victory at Sonoma. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Yesterday in Sports, Chris Horwedel recaps a busy day across the World Cup, MLB, NHL Draft, WNBA, tennis, and NBA free agency rumors. The show opens with England beating Panama to finish top of Group L, as Jude Bellingham changes the match and Harry Kane passes Gary Lineker to become England’s all-time leading World Cup scorer. The World Cup coverage continues with Austria and Algeria playing a wild 3-3 draw that sends both teams through while knocking Iran out despite Iran going unbeaten in the group stage. Chris breaks down how the expanded World Cup format creates late scoreboard chaos, third-place drama, and moments where one stoppage-time goal can reshape multiple teams’ tournament futures. In baseball, the Dodgers make a statement against the Padres with a 15-3 win in San Diego, powered by a 9-run sixth inning, big production from Kyle Tucker, Mookie Betts, Dalton Rushing, and another strong start from Yoshinobu Yamamoto. The win pushes Los Angeles’ NL West lead back to 9 games. The NHL Draft story of the day comes from the San Jose Sharks selecting Alexander Karmanov, a 7-foot-1 defenseman from Moldova, making him the tallest player ever drafted into the NHL. Chris explains why the size is fascinating, how San Jose can treat him as a long-term development swing, and what the real question will be as he moves up levels. The show also covers the Seattle Storm’s win over the Atlanta Dream behind rookies Flau’jae Johnson and Awa Fam, Madison Keys winning Eastbourne for the third time before Wimbledon, and NBA free-agency rumors linking the Brooklyn Nets to Mitchell Robinson, Rui Hachimura, and Keon Ellis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Yesterday in Sports, Chris Horwedel recaps a busy day across the World Cup, NHL Draft, MLB, WNBA, NHL trade rumors, and Formula 1. The show opens with France making a major World Cup statement against Norway, as Ousmane Dembélé delivers a breakout hat trick and reminds everyone that France’s attack is more than just Kylian Mbappé. Chris also covers Cape Verde making history as the smallest country ever to reach the World Cup knockout round, Spain topping Group H, and the Round of 32 picture beginning to take shape. The NHL Draft takes center stage next, with the Toronto Maple Leafs selecting Gavin McKenna No. 1 overall in Buffalo. Chris breaks down what McKenna means for a pressure-heavy franchise like Toronto, while also covering major draft-night movement, including Boston acquiring JJ Peterka and St. Louis landing Mason McTavish from Anaheim. In baseball, the Chicago White Sox put together one of the biggest offensive explosions of the season, beating Kansas City 22-1 behind 23 hits, a 10-run inning, and major production from Tristan Peters, Miguel Vargas, Jacob Gonzalez, Kyle Teel, and Andrew Benintendi. In the WNBA, Kamilla Cardoso sets a record with a perfect 13-for-13 shooting night as the Chicago Sky’s offense erupts. The show also covers Winnipeg listening to trade offers for Connor Hellebuyck and the Austrian Grand Prix weekend opening at the Red Bull Ring. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Yesterday in Sports, Chris Horwedel recaps a busy day across the World Cup, MLB, WNBA, NWSL, tennis, sports business, and soccer transfer news. The show opens with the USMNT’s final Group D match against Turkey, as the United States takes its first loss of the tournament despite already securing first place in the group. Chris looks at Christian Pulisic’s return, Auston Trusty’s first international goal, Mauricio Pochettino’s lineup decisions, and what the performance means heading into the Round of 32. The World Cup coverage continues with the tournament setting all-time records for attendance and total goals, plus Ecuador’s major result against Germany to reach the knockout stage. Chris also breaks down FIFA’s unusual stadium adjustment at AT&T Stadium, where black curtains were installed to block sun glare for Japan-Sweden, a long-running issue Dallas Cowboys players and fans have talked about for years. In baseball, MLB’s latest labor proposal takes center stage, including possible changes to free agency, the qualifying offer system, minimum salary, pre-arbitration pay, and a new “cornerstone player” mechanism — all tied to the larger salary cap and salary floor debate. The WNBA segment covers Alyssa Thomas’ one-game suspension after contact with Caitlin Clark, while Gotham FC keeps Emily Sonnett through 2028. Chris also discusses Chris Evert stepping away from Wimbledon coverage after announcing her ovarian cancer has returned. The show closes with the developing report of the day: Wrexham are reportedly closing in on Newcastle recruitment executive Steve Nickson as their new director of football, a move that would signal major off-field ambition as the club prepares for Championship-level squad building. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Yesterday in Sports, Chris Horwedel recaps a packed sports day across the NBA, NFL, WNBA, World Cup, NHL, and MLB. The show opens with Austin Reaves reportedly landing a record-setting 4-year, $185 million maximum contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, the richest deal ever for an undrafted NBA player, as he remains part of the core alongside Luka Dončić. Chris also covers the growing controversy around Micah Nori’s unusual Portland Trail Blazers coaching contract, with NBA coaches and the National Basketball Coaches Association pushing back on what they see as a dangerous precedent for first-time head coaches. In the NFL, Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold faces serious felony charges in Florida connected to an alleged kidnapping and robbery case, with the legal process and possible NFL discipline now looming. The episode also breaks down Round 2 of the NBA Draft, including Bruce Thornton, Richie Saunders, Isaiah Evans, Henri Veesaar, Felix Okpara, and Vsevolod Ishchenko. In the WNBA, Aliyah Boston, Caitlin Clark, A’ja Wilson, Paige Bueckers, and Breanna Stewart headline the latest All-Star voting returns. World Cup coverage includes Mexico finishing group play in dominant form and Canada advancing to the knockout round for the first time in men’s World Cup history. Chris also covers Alex Tuch’s move to the Washington Capitals and LaMelo Ball being traded from the Charlotte Hornets to the Minnesota Timberwolves in one of the biggest NBA moves of the week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Yesterday in Sports, Chris Horwedel recaps a loaded day across the NBA, World Cup, NFL, MLB, and more. The show starts with the 2026 NBA Draft, where AJ Dybantsa goes No. 1 overall to the Washington Wizards, becoming the first BYU player ever selected first. Chris also covers Darryn Peterson to Utah, Cameron Boozer to Memphis, Caleb Wilson to Chicago, Keaton Wagler to the Clippers, and Milwaukee beginning its post-Giannis rebuild with new draft capital. The World Cup coverage focuses on Cristiano Ronaldo ending his major-tournament goal drought in historic fashion as Portugal gets back on track against Uzbekistan. Chris also highlights Colombia advancing from Group K, Daniel Muñoz’s key moment, and how Portugal-Colombia now becomes an important match for seeding and momentum. The NFL segment centers on the league canceling the 2026 Supplemental Draft, putting Brendan Sorsby’s path to the NFL on pause and raising bigger questions about whether the supplemental process remains a real route for eligible players. Chris also covers Kyle Pitts signing a major extension with the Atlanta Falcons, the Phillies’ wild ninth-inning comeback against the Nationals, and a kind, personal note on ESPN draft analyst Matt Miller after reports of his serious car accident and expected recovery. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of *Yesterday in Sports*, Chris Horwedel recaps a packed day across the NBA, World Cup, College World Series, NFL, MLB, WNBA, and NHL. The show opens with a massive NBA offseason shakeup as Giannis Antetokounmpo is reportedly headed to the Miami Heat in a blockbuster trade involving Bobby Portis, Tyler Herro, Kel’el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kasparas Jakucionis, multiple first-round picks, and future draft assets. Chris also covers a major three-team NBA deal involving Julius Randle, the Brooklyn Nets, Minnesota Timberwolves, Chicago Bulls, and Nic Claxton. The World Cup coverage focuses on Lionel Messi making history for Argentina, Kylian Mbappé keeping pace for France, and Erling Haaland powering Norway into the knockout picture. Chris breaks down Messi becoming the all-time World Cup scoring leader, Mbappé’s latest milestone for France, and how the Golden Boot race is shaping up around Messi, Mbappé, and Haaland. The episode also covers Oklahoma winning the 2026 College World Series over North Carolina, Brandon Aiyuk continuing to fuel Washington Commanders trade speculation, Kyle Bradish delivering a dominant start for the Baltimore Orioles, Caitlin Clark setting another WNBA record as the Indiana Fever bounce back, and the Hockey Hall of Fame announcing its 2026 class, featuring Patrice Bergeron, Carey Price, Pekka Rinne, Keith Tkachuk, Cindy Curley, and Brian Burke. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Yesterday in Sports, Chris Horwedel recaps the biggest stories from Sunday’s sports slate, starting with Spain’s 4-0 World Cup win over Saudi Arabia. Lamine Yamal scored in his first World Cup start, Mikel Oyarzabal added two goals, and Spain answered concerns after its opening draw with Cape Verde. The World Cup coverage continues with Egypt earning its first-ever World Cup win, beating New Zealand 3-1 behind second-half goals from Mostafa Ziko, Mohamed Salah, and Trézéguet, while Cape Verde kept its incredible tournament going with a 2-2 draw against Uruguay. In the WNBA, the Los Angeles Sparks beat the New York Liberty 98-97 on a buzzer-beating three from Nneka Ogwumike in a perfect 30th anniversary moment for the league. The hockey segment covers the Florida Panthers acquiring Brady Tkachuk from the Ottawa Senators, pairing him with brother Matthew Tkachuk in Florida, plus developing NHL trade interest around Buffalo Sabres defenseman Bowen Byram. Chris also breaks down the Phillies’ 6-2 win over the Mets, with Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber both homering again, and the Orioles’ dominant 12-1 win over the Dodgers. In the NBA, the Atlanta Hawks continue a smart offseason by extending CJ McCollum and reportedly acquiring Aaron Wiggins from the Oklahoma City Thunder. The episode also covers North Carolina forcing Game 3 against Oklahoma in the Men’s College World Series finals, Frances Tiafoe beating Taylor Fritz to win Halle, and South Africa upsetting India at the Women’s T20 World Cup behind Marizanne Kapp’s unbeaten 81. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Yesterday in Sports, Chris Horwedel recaps the biggest stories from Saturday, June 20th, starting with the Philadelphia Phillies’ wild 15-3 win over the New York Mets. Bryce Harper hit for the first cycle of his MLB career, Kyle Schwarber launched three home runs, and Philadelphia made history by becoming just the second team ever to have one player hit for the cycle and another hit at least three homers in the same game. The World Cup coverage includes Germany advancing to the knockout stage with a 2-1 win over Ivory Coast behind two late goals from Deniz Undav, Curaçao earning its first-ever World Cup point in a 0-0 draw with Ecuador thanks to Eloy Room’s record-setting 15-save performance, Japan beating Tunisia 4-0 in the 1,000th match in World Cup history, and the Netherlands making a statement with a 5-1 win over Sweden. Chris also covers Angel Reese becoming the fastest player in WNBA history to reach 1,000 career rebounds as the Atlanta Dream beat the Indiana Fever 113-96, the Carolina Hurricanes celebrating their Stanley Cup championship in Raleigh, and Tarik Skubal emerging as a major MLB trade deadline name to watch. The episode also recaps Oklahoma’s 9-3 win over North Carolina in Game 1 of the Men’s College World Series finals, Taylor Fritz and Frances Tiafoe setting up an all-American grass-court final in Halle, and Australia beating the Netherlands in the Women’s T20 World Cup as Babette de Leede makes associate-nation cricket history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Yesterday in Sports, Chris Horwedel recaps the biggest stories from the previous day in sports, starting with the United States men’s national team advancing to the Round of 32 at the World Cup after a 2-0 win over Australia in Seattle. With Christian Pulisic out, the USMNT still handled business behind a Cameron Burgess own goal forced by Folarin Balogun and a first-half goal from Alex Freeman, giving the United States a major early tournament milestone. The World Cup coverage continues with Brazil bouncing back from its opening draw by beating Haiti 3-0 in Philadelphia, led by two goals from Matheus Cunha and another from Vinícius Júnior. Morocco also stayed dangerous in Group C with a 1-0 win over Scotland, while Haiti’s first World Cup appearance since 1974 comes to an end after a memorable return to the tournament. Chris also covers Jonathan Toews officially announcing his retirement after a legendary NHL career that included three Stanley Cups, a Conn Smythe Trophy, a Selke Trophy, two Olympic gold medals, and a place in the Triple Gold Club. The hockey discussion continues with the Carolina Hurricanes celebrating their second Stanley Cup championship as North Carolina enters “Stanley Cup Summer” and Raleigh prepares for a championship parade. In the WNBA, the Washington Mystics snapped the New York Liberty’s eight-game winning streak with an 86-83 road upset behind Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron. In MLB, the Athletics pulled off one of the wildest comebacks of the season, beating the Angels 12-11 in 10 innings after overcoming a seven-run deficit. The episode also looks at Brendan Sorsby entering the NFL Supplemental Draft after gambling-related issues, the X Games launching a new team-based X Games League, and the rumor of the day involving LeBron James potentially being in play for the Golden State Warriors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of *Yesterday in Sports*, Chris Horwedel recaps the biggest stories from Thursday, June 18, starting with a historic day at the World Cup as Canada beat Qatar 6-0 in Vancouver for its first-ever men’s World Cup victory. Jonathan David scored a hat trick, Cyle Larin opened the scoring, Nathan Saliba added a free kick, and Canada moved top of the group on goal difference, though the win was tempered by Ismaël Koné’s serious leg injury. The World Cup coverage continues with Switzerland’s 4-1 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina behind a breakout two-goal performance from 20-year-old Johan Manzambi, Mexico becoming the first team to reach the knockout stage after a 1-0 win over South Korea, and South Africa staying alive with a 1-1 draw against Czechia. Chris also breaks down a busy WNBA slate, including Atlanta’s 108-101 win over Indiana in a Caitlin Clark-Angel Reese matchup that showed why the Dream look like a real playoff team. The Commissioner’s Cup final is now set between the Las Vegas Aces and New York Liberty, with A’ja Wilson leading the Aces past Phoenix. Elsewhere, the NHL futures market resets after Carolina’s Stanley Cup win, the Mets beat the Phillies behind two Juan Soto home runs, the White Sox stunned the Yankees on Andrew Benintendi’s pinch-hit grand slam, Alexandra Eala upset Elena Rybakina at the Berlin Open, an elephant oracle picked Germany to beat Ivory Coast, and Liverpool’s reported chase for RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande became the transfer rumor to watch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Yesterday in Sports, Chris Horwedel recaps the biggest stories from Wednesday, June 17, starting with a wild day at the World Cup. DR Congo shocked Portugal with a 1-1 draw in Houston, earning its first World Cup point in 52 years behind Yoane Wissa’s historic equalizer. Colombia took early control of Group K with a 3-1 win over Uzbekistan, while England opened with a 4-2 win over Croatia behind two goals from Harry Kane and a strong second-half performance from Jude Bellingham. The show also covers Ghana’s dramatic 1-0 win over Panama, growing fan frustration over FIFA’s new World Cup hydration breaks, and why those stoppages could become a major tournament storyline. Chris then shifts to the WNBA, where the league announced it will expand the regular season from 44 to 50 games beginning in 2027 as it continues toward major growth with new teams in Toronto, Portland, Cleveland, Detroit, and Philadelphia. Elsewhere, North Carolina and Oklahoma punched their tickets to the Men’s College World Series final, the Yankees stayed hot with a 10-5 win over the White Sox despite Aaron Judge’s injury absence, and Vincent Trocheck became an NHL offseason name to watch as Rangers trade speculation builds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yesterday in Sports recaps a loaded day across the World Cup, NBA, WNBA, MLB, college baseball, and the MLB trade market. Chris Horwedel opens with Lionel Messi’s historic hat trick in Argentina’s 3-0 World Cup win over Algeria, as Messi reaches 200 international appearances and ties Miroslav Klose for the most goals in men’s World Cup history. The episode also covers Kylian Mbappé scoring twice in France’s 3-1 win over Senegal, passing Olivier Giroud as France’s all-time leading scorer and moving closer to the World Cup goals record. Chris also breaks down the massive TV ratings from the Knicks-Spurs NBA Finals, including New York’s first championship in 53 years and why a strong Knicks team matters for the NBA. In the WNBA, the Indiana Fever’s record-setting win over the Toronto Tempo highlights a balanced attack led by Kelsey Mitchell, Caitlin Clark, Aliyah Boston, and Sophie Cunningham. Plus, the Dodgers edge the Rays behind Shohei Ohtani’s home run, West Virginia keeps its College World Series run alive with a dominant win over Troy, and the San Francisco Giants could become a major MLB trade deadline team with Rafael Devers, Willy Adames, Matt Chapman, and Luis Arraez all worth watching. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thought for 5s Yesterday in Sports opens with the biggest World Cup story of the day: Cape Verde holding Spain to a 0-0 draw in Atlanta behind a brilliant performance from 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha. The Cape Verde-Spain recap continues with Spain’s 27 shots, Cape Verde’s first-ever World Cup match and first-ever World Cup point, and why the expanded tournament can create memorable underdog moments. Group H gets messier as Uruguay and Saudi Arabia draw 1-1, putting extra pressure on Spain and showing how quickly a World Cup group can become unpredictable. Belgium’s 1-1 draw with Egypt in Seattle is covered, including Emam Ashour’s opening goal, Romelu Lukaku’s instant impact off the bench, and concerns about Belgium moving beyond its golden-generation peak. WNBA coverage begins with the Dallas Wings’ 96-66 win over the Las Vegas Aces, led by Arike Ogunbowale, Azzi Fudd, and Jessica Shepard, as Dallas continues to look like a serious playoff threat. The Wings-Aces breakdown continues with Dallas’ second-quarter run, hot three-point shooting, defensive pressure, and the importance of beating Las Vegas for the second time this season. Minnesota Lynx vs. Portland recap highlights Minnesota’s 107-74 win, Natasha Howard’s strong night, seven Lynx players scoring in double figures, and 22 forced turnovers. Golden State Valkyries vs. Los Angeles Sparks recap covers Golden State’s 78-58 win, the first three-game winning streak in franchise history, Gabby Williams’ scoring, Kaila Charles’ bench production, and strong defense on Kelsey Plum. MLB coverage shifts to Dodgers vs. Rays, where Los Angeles beat Tampa Bay 4-3 behind Miguel Rojas’ pinch-hit homer, a comeback effort, and Tanner Scott closing out the win. The Dodgers-Rays discussion frames Los Angeles as a veteran-heavy contender that keeps finding ways to win close games, even against quality opponents like Tampa Bay. Formula 1 coverage focuses on Lewis Hamilton’s first Ferrari win in Barcelona, his 106th career victory, and the growing conversation around whether he has reentered the championship race. The F1 segment continues with Hamilton’s title picture, Ferrari’s improved pace, Mercedes’ public comments, and the broader drama of Hamilton in Ferrari red becoming a real championship storyline. Nico Hülkenberg’s unusual Barcelona retirement is covered, with gravel from another car triggering an emergency electrical cutoff switch and ending his Audi’s race in bizarre fashion. The episode wraps by recapping the day’s biggest stories: Cape Verde stunning Spain, Belgium surviving Egypt, Dallas making a WNBA statement, Golden State building momentum, the Dodgers doing Dodgers things, and Hamilton’s Ferrari breakthrough. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

0:20 – Carolina Hurricanes win the Stanley Cup, closing out the Vegas Golden Knights with a 3-0 Game 6 shutout in Las Vegas. The episode breaks down Carolina’s structure, pressure, Brandon Bussi’s shutout, Jordan Staal’s Conn Smythe win, and Rod Brind’Amour’s full-circle championship story. 2:05 – New York Knicks celebrate their first NBA championship since 1973 after beating the San Antonio Spurs in five games. Jalen Brunson’s Finals MVP performance, the Knicks’ defensive identity, the long title drought, and Thursday’s Manhattan parade all get covered. 3:45 – UFC Freedom 250 makes history on the White House lawn, with Justin Gaethje winning the lightweight title and Ciryl Gane capturing the interim heavyweight belt. The episode covers the strange setting, title-fight stakes, political spectacle, weather delays, and the event’s one-of-a-kind atmosphere. 5:35 – Netherlands and Japan play one of the best World Cup matches of the tournament so far, a 2-2 draw in Arlington. Japan’s late equalizer, growing international reputation, tactical maturity, and Jameis Winston joining Japanese fans in cleaning the stadium are highlighted. 7:10 – New York Liberty continue their WNBA surge with an 86-64 win over the Washington Mystics, their seventh straight victory. Jonquel Jones, Breanna Stewart’s dominant two-way performance, and another Commissioner’s Cup championship appearance are discussed. 8:20 – The sports world remembers former NFL pass rusher Aldon Smith, who died at 36. The episode reflects on his explosive start with the 49ers, his franchise-record 2012 season, off-field struggles, and later efforts to help younger athletes understand the pressures of pro sports. 9:40 – NBA offseason rumor watch focuses on reports linking Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat. The episode looks at Milwaukee’s decision point, Miami’s potential frontcourt fit with Giannis and Bam Adebayo, and why the Heat always seem to linger around major superstar movement. 11:10 – The show wraps by recapping the day’s biggest stories: Carolina’s Stanley Cup, the Knicks’ NBA title celebration, UFC’s White House spectacle, Japan’s World Cup statement, the Liberty’s continued rise, Aldon Smith’s legacy, and the Giannis-to-Miami rumor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.