Yesterday in Sports is a daily sports recap podcast from Underdog Podcasts , hosted by Chris Horwedel , covering the biggest, weirdest, funniest, and most important stories from the previous day in sports. In just 5-10 minutes, Chris breaks down the games, headlines, scores, injuries, trades, rumors, upsets, playoff races, championship moments, viral clips, betting angles, and sports stories everyone is talking about — with enough context to explain why it all matters. This is not just a scoreboard show. Yesterday in Sports is built for fans who want to quickly catch up on what happened last night and understand why it was interesting. Whether it’s the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, college football, college basketball, soccer, UFC, golf, tennis, or whatever else delivered the biggest moment of the day, each episode gives you the stories worth knowing before your group chat, commute, workday, or next sports conversation. If you missed the games, fell asleep before the late finish, or just want a smart, quick, entertaining way to stay informed, Yesterday in Sports gets you caught up fast. Subscribe to Yesterday in Sports for daily sports news, sports recaps, scores, highlights, analysis, major headlines, breaking sports stories, betting notes, viral moments, and the most interesting things that happened yesterday in sports. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this episode of Yesterday in Sports , Chris Horwedel breaks down an extraordinary MLB trade deadline led by Boston’s deal for Adley Rutschman, Philadelphia adding Luis Arráez and San Diego strengthening its rotation with Robbie Ray and Casey Mize. The baseball section also covers the Cubs’ pitching overhaul, Houston’s trade for Daulton Varsho and Cleveland’s additions of Jo Adell, Nathaniel Lowe and Foster Griffin. Chris examines what each contender gained, the prospects moving in return and how the deals could affect the playoff race. Monday’s MLB schedule includes Cardinals-Yankees, Cubs-Dodgers, Phillies-Nationals, Pirates-Brewers, Giants-Rangers, Blue Jays-Astros, Rays-Rockies and Diamondbacks-Padres. In the WNBA, Kelsey Plum makes her Phoenix debut following a six-week injury absence. The episode also covers Mercury-Sky, Aces-Dream and Liberty-Storm as teams continue positioning themselves for the playoff race. NFL news includes a significant training-camp injury for new Bears safety Coby Bryant and the unexpected retirement of Saints wide receiver Ja’Lynn Polk. Soccer coverage features Fulham signing Gonzalo García and César Palacios from Real Madrid, Chelsea adding veteran midfielder Jordan Henderson and Arsenal’s developing pursuit of Newcastle captain Bruno Guimarães. The show closes at the Washington tennis tournament, where Alexandra Eala faces Jessica Pegula in the women’s final and Taylor Fritz meets Rafael Jódar for the men’s championship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this episode of Yesterday in Sports , Chris Horwedel covers a major Minnesota-Indiana matchup featuring Napheesa Collier, Olivia Miles, Courtney Williams, Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell as the Lynx and Fever continue establishing themselves among the WNBA’s leading teams. The WNBA section also includes Los Angeles-Portland, Dallas-Connecticut and Golden State-Toronto, plus the completed trade sending five-time All-Star Kelsey Plum to Phoenix. Chris examines the health risk for the Mercury and the younger player and draft assets received by the Sparks. Major League Baseball coverage focuses on three significant deadline additions. The Cubs acquire Kevin Gausman from Toronto, the Yankees add Luis García Jr. from Washington and Tampa Bay trades for Freddy Peralta. Chris breaks down what each contender gains and the prospects moving in return. The complete MLB scoreboard includes Rockies-Royals, Tigers-Athletics, Red Sox-Dodgers, Astros-Rangers, Phillies-Orioles, Guardians-Diamondbacks, Marlins-Mets, Yankees-Cubs, Reds-Pirates, Cardinals-Blue Jays, Braves-Nationals, White Sox-Rays, Angels-Brewers, Padres-Giants and Mariners-Twins. A reported White Sox-Mets bullpen trade also remains unconfirmed. In the NBA, Dallas signs versatile wing Naji Marshall to a long-term extension. Soccer coverage examines Atlanta United loaning Emmanuel Latte Lath to Union Berlin, opening a Designated Player position for the struggling MLS club. The show closes with the Women’s Open playoff featuring Shiho Kuwaki and Esther Henseleit, along with Michael Thorbjornsen’s pursuit of his first PGA Tour victory at the Rocket Classic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this episode of Yesterday in Sports , Chris Horwedel examines FIFA’s controversial proposal to create a $20 billion commercial subsidiary responsible for the World Cup, Club World Cup and other competitions. The plan would allow private investors to purchase a minority stake, prompting coordinated opposition from UEFA, Concacaf and the Asian Football Confederation over concerns about ownership, influence and the commercial future of international soccer. The WNBA section covers Minnesota-Toronto, Chicago-Connecticut and Las Vegas-New York, along with the latest championship and MVP markets from oddsmakers. Chris also discusses the developing trade interest surrounding Connecticut forward Aneesah Morrow. Major League Baseball coverage includes Royals-Twins, Cubs-Cardinals, White Sox-Yankees, Reds-Pirates, Braves-Nationals, Rays-Rangers, Mets-Marlins, Dodgers-Mariners, Red Sox-Athletics and Giants-Padres. The MLB trade deadline also produces two notable moves. Minnesota acquires veteran reliever A.J. Minter from the Mets, while Baltimore adds catcher Jake Rogers from Detroit amid injuries behind the plate. In the NFL, New Orleans ends Chris Olave’s contract dispute with a four-year extension worth up to $132 million. Chris examines the financial commitment, Olave’s importance to the Saints and the medical risk involved in securing him through 2030. Chelsea strengthens its defense by signing French center back Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace, while the show closes with the opening round of the Rocket Classic and tennis action from Washington featuring Alex de Minaur, Cruz Hewitt, Alejandro Tabilo and Terence Atmane. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this episode of Yesterday in Sports , Chris Horwedel covers Tarik Skubal’s latest start against Baltimore as Detroit approaches the MLB trade deadline and continues weighing reported interest in its ace. The baseball section also examines a dramatic Orioles-Tigers matchup, Miami’s series with Philadelphia and Wednesday’s complete MLB scoreboard. Other featured games include Giants-Brewers, Royals-Twins, Astros-Angels, Red Sox-Athletics, Cardinals-Cubs, White Sox-Yankees, Dodgers-Mariners, Blue Jays-Nationals, Diamondbacks-Pirates, Guardians-Reds, the Mets-Braves doubleheader and Padres-Rockies. In the WNBA, Atlanta and Dallas meet in a close finish featuring Allisha Gray, Angel Reese and Arike Ogunbowale. Phoenix and Golden State also produce a tight matchup, with Kahleah Copper leading the Mercury. The NHL section focuses on Macklin Celebrini’s record-setting extension with the San Jose Sharks. Chris examines the contract’s annual value, Celebrini’s historic production at age 20 and why the five-year structure benefits both the player and the franchise. In the NFL, Cleveland continues investing heavily in its defense by extending safety Grant Delpit shortly after reaching a major agreement with cornerback Denzel Ward. The Saints also remain in active negotiations with wide receiver Chris Olave. Soccer coverage includes Ajax acquiring Nigerian striker Tolu Arokodare from Wolverhampton and D.C. United signing versatile Japanese defender and midfielder Kimito Nono. The show closes at the Mubadala DC Open, where Alexandra Eala faces defending champion Leylah Fernandez with a place in the quarterfinals at stake. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this episode of Yesterday in Sports , Chris Horwedel covers Caitlin Clark, Kelsey Mitchell and the Indiana Fever as their increasingly balanced offense faces the Seattle Storm. The WNBA section also includes Minnesota-Toronto, New York-Los Angeles, Las Vegas-Portland and Washington-Connecticut. Major League Baseball coverage features Detroit’s matchup with Baltimore as the Tigers approach the trade deadline with continued interest surrounding Tarik Skubal. Chris also runs through Diamondbacks-Pirates, the Guardians-Reds doubleheader, Nationals-Blue Jays, Cubs-Cardinals, Yankees-White Sox, Marlins-Phillies, Rangers-Rays, Twins-Royals, Astros-Angels, Padres-Rockies, Brewers-Giants, Mariners-Dodgers and Athletics-Red Sox. The NFL section examines 3 major contract extensions. Philadelphia commits to defensive tackle Jalen Carter through the prime of his career, Cleveland secures cornerback Denzel Ward and Minnesota reaches a long-term agreement with right tackle Brian O’Neill. In the NBA, Draymond Green returns to Golden State following the Warriors’ pursuit of LeBron James. Philadelphia makes another salary-cap move while preparing to add Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, and Denver continues negotiating with restricted free agent Peyton Watson amid sign-and-trade interest. Soccer coverage focuses on USMNT midfielder Sebastian Berhalter leaving the Vancouver Whitecaps for Middlesbrough, where he reunites with former Columbus teammate Aidan Morris. The show closes at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, with Australian sprinters Lachlan Kennedy and Torrie Lewis challenging national records in the men’s and women’s 100 meters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this episode of Yesterday in Sports , Chris Horwedel covers the dramatic conclusion to Marlins-Phillies, Miami’s franchise-record losing streak and Philadelphia’s recent struggles following the All-Star break. The MLB section also includes Mets-Braves, Yankees-White Sox, Rangers-Mariners, Orioles-Tigers, Blue Jays-Nationals, Cubs-Cardinals, Astros-Angels, Red Sox-Athletics and Giants-Brewers. In the NFL, Minnesota adds veteran defensive back Jamal Adams to an already effective defense. Chris examines his possible role at safety or linebacker, Harrison Smith’s uncertain future and the flexibility Adams could provide in Brian Flores’ system. Hockey coverage focuses on Montreal and Anaheim exchanging AHL forwards Sasha Pastujov and Sean Farrell, giving both young players a new opportunity to compete for an NHL role. In soccer, Nashville strengthens the MLS Supporters’ Shield leaders by signing Senegalese midfielder Famara Camara. Atlético Dallas also makes the first player signing in club history, adding Mexican legend Javier “Chicharito” Hernández ahead of its 2027 USL Championship debut. The episode also covers Inter Milan’s reported pursuit of free-agent defender John Stones and notable matches involving Frances Tiafoe, Terence Atmane, Madison Keys and Liudmila Samsonova at the Washington tennis tournament. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this episode of Yesterday in Sports , Chris Horwedel covers Tadej Pogačar’s pursuit of Tour de France history, the final stage in Paris and the closing performances from Remco Evenepoel, Isaac del Toro, Mathieu van der Poel and Jasper Philipsen. Major League Baseball coverage includes Miami’s difficult series against San Diego, the Marlins’ approaching trade-deadline decisions and Sunday’s complete scoreboard. Chris also discusses Jacob Misiorowski’s latest start, Phillies-Yankees, Mets-Dodgers and continued trade interest surrounding Detroit ace Tarik Skubal. In the NBA, Denver faces an expensive decision after Oklahoma City signs restricted free agent Spencer Jones to an offer sheet. The episode examines Jones’ emerging postseason role, the luxury-tax consequences for the Nuggets and the Thunder’s strategy of forcing a conference rival into a difficult financial choice. Philadelphia’s roster remains active following LeBron James’ arrival. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope becomes available after completing a buyout with Memphis, creating the possibility of a reunion with James, while the 76ers formally complete their latest roster moves. NFL coverage focuses on the New England Patriots finally signing second-round pick Gabe Jacas. Chris breaks down the edge rusher’s college production, delayed start to training camp and potential role once he is healthy. The show closes at the 3M Open, where 21-year-old Jackson Koivun enters the final round seeking his first PGA Tour victory against a field featuring world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this episode of Yesterday in Sports , Chris Horwedel covers the WNBA All-Star Game in Chicago, including Jonquel Jones’ emotional performance, major career milestones, Caitlin Clark’s return and a record-setting crowd. Major League Baseball coverage features Salvador Perez reaching a historic Royals home-run milestone, Dylan Cease’s outing against Boston and Saturday matchups involving the Yankees, Phillies, Dodgers, Mets, Orioles, Braves, Cubs, Pirates, Astros and Rangers. Chris also discusses the latest reported interest surrounding Tarik Skubal ahead of the MLB trade deadline. In the NHL, Columbus reaches a new three-year agreement with restricted free agent Cole Sillinger. The deal provides short-term cost certainty while allowing the Blue Jackets to evaluate his continued development as a two-way forward. NFL coverage focuses on the Patriots’ negotiations with Christian Gonzalez and Robert Kraft’s claim that New England has offered to make him the NFL’s highest-paid cornerback. The NBA section examines a developing report involving Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, a possible Memphis buyout and Philadelphia’s interest in adding the veteran defender to its newly constructed roster. The show closes with the final mountain stage of the Tour de France, the overall race involving Tadej Pogačar, Remco Evenepoel and Richard Carapaz, and 21-year-old Jackson Koivun entering contention at the 3M Open. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this episode of Yesterday in Sports , Chris Horwedel covers LeBron James’ decision to join the Philadelphia 76ers for the final stage of his NBA career. The discussion includes his reduced contract, potential role alongside Tyrese Maxey, Jaylen Brown, V.J. Edgecombe and Joel Embiid, and how the move changes Philadelphia’s championship outlook. Major League Baseball coverage features Tarik Skubal’s latest start as trade interest grows, Zack Wheeler facing the Yankees, Dodgers-Mets and the complete Friday scoreboard. Chris also examines how the approaching MLB trade deadline could affect Detroit’s handling of Skubal. WNBA All-Star weekend begins with the 3-Point Contest and Shooting Stars competition in Chicago, featuring Azzi Fudd, Bridget Carleton, Elena Delle Donne and Shakira Austin. In the NFL, Patrick Mahomes returns to Chiefs practice following major knee surgery, while Carolina confirms Nic Scourton’s season-ending injury and adds Cam Gill to its pass-rushing group. Soccer updates include Italy’s reported interest in Andrea Pirlo after Pep Guardiola declined an approach, along with Belgium’s appointment of Mark van Bommel. The show closes with Tadej Pogačar taking on Alpe d’Huez at the Tour de France and Michael Kim producing a historic second round at the 3M Open. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this episode of Yesterday in Sports , Chris Horwedel covers a 12-inning matchup between Minnesota and Cleveland, Gavin Williams’ dominant pitching performance and Shane Bieber’s encouraging outing as Toronto faced Tampa Bay. The MLB section also includes Detroit-Kansas City, Arizona-St. Louis, Atlanta-San Diego and the latest performances from Dillon Dingler, Chris Sale, George Springer and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. WNBA All-Star weekend begins in Chicago with a 3-Point Contest field featuring Azzi Fudd, Rhyne Howard, Marina Mabrey, Bridget Carleton, Natisha Hiedeman and Janelle Salaün. In the NFL, the Carolina Panthers await a final diagnosis after Nic Scourton suffers a serious knee injury during the team’s first training-camp practice. The Las Vegas Raiders also finalize rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza’s fully guaranteed contract. European soccer coverage includes UEFA qualifying matches involving Motherwell, Havnar Bóltfelag, HNK Rijeka, Derry City, Partizan, UNA Strassen, Hajduk Split and Pafos. The show closes with Richard Carapaz attacking on Stage 18 of the Tour de France, the latest overall standings involving Tadej Pogačar and Remco Evenepoel, and Ben Kohles producing a career-best opening round at the 3M Open. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this episode of Yesterday in Sports , Chris Horwedel covers the Boston Red Sox’s pursuit of franchise history during a doubleheader with Baltimore, Salvador Perez’s latest milestone and every major result from Wednesday’s MLB schedule. The WNBA section focuses on Napheesa Collier’s long-awaited season debut, Minnesota’s position entering the All-Star break and key games involving Indiana, New York, Washington, Las Vegas, Phoenix and Los Angeles. Chris also examines the latest LeBron James speculation after an accidental Miami Heat livestream listing created new questions about his possible destination. NFL updates include Jacoby Brissett’s contract situation and injuries affecting Seattle’s Nick Emmanwori and Carolina’s Ikem Ekwonu. In soccer, Inter Miami’s signing of Casemiro is followed by an MLS investigation involving discovery rights and a reported settlement with the LA Galaxy. The show closes with Stage 17 of the Tour de France, the green-jersey race and the overall battle between Tadej Pogačar and Remco Evenepoel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this episode of Yesterday in Sports , Chris Horwedel recaps a dominant Chicago Cubs victory, one of the strangest endings of the MLB season, the latest LeBron James free-agency developments, significant injury news for the Carolina Panthers, a record-breaking Chelsea transfer and another major Tour de France performance from Remco Evenepoel. The show opens at Wrigley Field, where the Cubs score 6 runs in the first inning and cruise past Detroit. Chicago sends 12 hitters to the plate against Framber Valdez, while Pete Crow-Armstrong reaches base 5 times, Michael Conforto homers and David Peterson delivers a strong start. The Dodgers edge Philadelphia despite an impressive performance from Zack Wheeler. Max Muncy provides the decisive home run, but the game’s biggest talking point comes on the final play when Brandon Marsh is caught between third and home and Alec Bohm is doubled off second, producing the final 2 outs during the same baserunning mistake. Chris also runs through Tuesday’s complete MLB scoreboard. Tampa Bay collects 21 hits against Toronto, Manny Machado homers twice for San Diego and Fernando Tatis Jr. launches the longest home run of the MLB season. The Mets shut out Milwaukee, Texas blanks the White Sox and Cincinnati knocks Seattle out of first place in the AL West. Baltimore-Boston is postponed, preserving the Red Sox’s 14-game winning streak and setting up a Wednesday doubleheader. Boston remains 1 victory away from tying the franchise record established in 1946. Pittsburgh-Yankees is also postponed and moved into a doubleheader. There are no WNBA games, with the league preparing for its final schedule before the All-Star break. In the NFL, the Carolina Panthers place right tackle Taylor Moton on the non-football injury list after he was diagnosed with a blood clot in his lung. Moton is responding well to treatment and is expected to play this season, although he will miss the beginning of the regular-season schedule. Cornerback Jaycee Horn also begins camp on the list after suffering a foot injury while training. The NBA section focuses on LeBron James’ unresolved future. Rich Paul says the decision will not be rushed after James informed the Lakers that he would not return for another season in Los Angeles. Golden State, Philadelphia, Miami and Cleveland are among the reported possibilities as James considers his competitive goals, personal fit and the story surrounding the final stage of his career. In the NHL, Connor Bedard discusses the Chicago Blackhawks’ changing expectations after signing a five-year, $75 million extension. Bedard is coming off a 75-point season, but his availability for training camp remains uncertain as he continues recovering from shoulder surgery. In soccer, Chelsea completes the signing of England midfielder Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa. The reported £117 million fee would make Rogers the most expensive British player in history and places major expectations on him to become a central figure in Chelsea’s latest rebuild. Portland also hires former Queens Park Rangers manager Martí Cifuentes as its new head coach. The show closes at the Tour de France, where Remco Evenepoel wins the individual time trial for his second consecutive stage victory. Evenepoel takes time out of overall leader Tadej Pogačar, although Pogačar retains a comfortable advantage. Florian Lipowitz suffers a collarbone injury in a crash and is forced to abandon the race while sitting fifth overall. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this episode of Yesterday in Sports , Chris Horwedel recaps the Boston Red Sox moving within one victory of a franchise-record winning streak, Sabrina Ionescu’s remarkable overtime performance, a major Green Bay Packers extension, FIFA’s investigation into the World Cup final brawl and Álex Palou’s continued IndyCar dominance. The show opens at Fenway Park, where Boston earns its 14th consecutive win in a tight matchup with Baltimore. Caleb Durbin delivers the decisive late home run before Aroldis Chapman escapes a dangerous ninth inning. The Red Sox can now tie the franchise record established by the 1946 team, while their surge from below .500 has completely changed the conversation around the MLB trade deadline. Chris also runs through Monday’s full baseball scoreboard. Cleveland hits a season-high 7 home runs, Jazz Chisholm Jr. powers the Yankees, and Philadelphia beats the Dodgers behind a major performance from Trea Turner. Other highlights include Kansas City winning on a squeeze bunt, Seattle shutting out Cincinnati behind Cal Raleigh and George Kirby, and the Angels ending a 106-game losing streak when trailing after 8 innings. In the WNBA, the New York Liberty stop their four-game slide in an overtime thriller against Dallas. Sabrina Ionescu struggles through regulation before producing a perfect shooting performance in overtime and tying the league record for points in an extra period. Breanna Stewart nearly records a triple-double while carrying New York through the earlier stages of the game. Dallas plays without Paige Bueckers following her hard fall, although she has been cleared of a concussion and remains outside the league’s concussion protocol. Chris also covers Las Vegas beating Toronto, Minnesota improving to the WNBA’s best record and Washington ending Golden State’s 9-game winning streak with a late comeback led by Kiki Iriafen. The NBA section focuses on Matisse Thybulle reportedly agreeing to a one-year contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. Chris explains how Thybulle could improve Los Angeles’ point-of-attack defense while acknowledging the shooting questions that have limited his role in important postseason situations. In the NFL, the Green Bay Packers reportedly agree to a three-year, $57 million extension with defensive tackle Devonte Wyatt. Green Bay is betting on Wyatt’s pass-rushing ability and recovery from the leg injuries that ended his previous season. The episode also covers a developing report that NFL owners are preparing another contract extension for commissioner Roger Goodell. A new agreement could keep Goodell in charge through the league’s next collective-bargaining negotiations, future media-rights decisions and continued discussions about expanding the regular season to 18 games. In soccer, FIFA begins investigating the post-match confrontation that followed Spain’s World Cup final victory over Argentina. The incident involved Leandro Paredes, Eric García, Gavi and several other players before Lionel Scaloni attempted to calm the situation. FIFA has appointed a disciplinary and ethics prosecutor but has not announced a timetable for possible sanctions. The show closes with Álex Palou winning the rain-delayed IndyCar race at Nashville Superspeedway. Palou earns his fifth victory of the season and 24th of his career while strengthening his pursuit of a fourth consecutive series championship. With 6 races remaining, his consistency has turned the title race into another test of whether anyone can seriously challenge IndyCar’s dominant driver. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this episode of Yesterday in Sports , Chris Horwedel recaps Spain winning the 2026 World Cup, the Boston Red Sox extending baseball’s longest active winning streak, a major three-team NBA trade, two concerning WNBA injuries, an NFL gambling investigation and Ryan Fox’s dramatic victory at The Open Championship. The show opens in New Jersey, where Spain defeats defending champion Argentina 1-0 after extra time to capture its second men’s World Cup title and first since 2010. Substitute Ferran Torres scores the decisive goal in the 106th minute after Pedro Porro and Nico Williams combine to keep the attack alive. Argentina plays the closing stages with 10 men following Enzo Fernández’s second yellow card. Emiliano Martínez makes 11 saves, but Spain controls the match with 20 shots while holding Argentina without an attempt until late in extra time. Spain completes a dominant tournament in which it concedes only 1 goal across 8 matches and extends its unbeaten streak to 38. Rodri wins the Golden Ball, Unai Simón receives the Golden Glove, Pau Cubarsí is named Best Young Player and France star Kylian Mbappé claims the Golden Boot. The episode also considers whether the final could represent Lionel Messi’s last World Cup appearance. In Major League Baseball, the Boston Red Sox beat the first-place Tampa Bay Rays for their 13th consecutive victory, tying the second-longest winning streak in franchise history. Sonny Gray improves to 12-1 and Willson Contreras homers as Boston wins for the 18th time in 20 games. The streak sets up a compelling series against Baltimore after the Orioles earn their seventh straight victory. Chris also runs through Sunday’s MLB scoreboard, including the Dodgers and Yankees splitting a doubleheader, the Mets beating Philadelphia, San Diego scoring 19 against Kansas City and several other key results around the league. The NBA section focuses on a three-team trade involving Oklahoma City, Atlanta and Dallas. The Hawks acquire Luguentz Dort and Ryan Nembhard, Dallas receives Zaccharie Risacher and a protected pick, and the Thunder collect 3 future second-round selections while moving below the second apron. Chris examines how Dort and Dyson Daniels could create an elite defensive combination in Atlanta, while Dallas pairs the top selections from the 2024 and 2025 drafts in Risacher and Cooper Flagg. On the court, Golden State rallies in the fourth quarter to beat Memphis for the NBA Summer League championship. The Warriors earn their first Summer League title since 2013. In the WNBA, the Dallas Wings extend their winning streak to 6 games behind Paige Bueckers and Arike Ogunbowale. Bueckers leaves late after hitting her head during a collision, creating concern about her status. Atlanta beats Chicago at the buzzer after surrendering a 22-point lead, but Angel Reese exits with a knee injury. Phoenix closes the day with a win over Connecticut. The NFL section covers the appeal of Arizona Cardinals scouting director Ryan Gold’s indefinite suspension. Gold’s attorney denies the league’s allegations that he shared confidential draft information and participated in football-related parlays. The NFL says no games were affected and no other Cardinals personnel were involved. The show closes at Royal Birkdale, where Ryan Fox wins The Open with a birdie on the 18th hole. Fox begins the week far down the leaderboard before shooting a record-tying 62 on Saturday and birdieing 4 of his final 6 holes Sunday to become only the second New Zealander to win the championship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this episode of Yesterday in Sports , Chris Horwedel recaps a record-setting World Cup third-place game, Sam Burns taking control of The Open Championship, another statement victory for the Indiana Fever, Saturday’s MLB action and Tadej Pogačar strengthening his Tour de France lead. The show opens in Miami, where England beats France 6-4 in the highest-scoring third-place game in World Cup history. Bukayo Saka records a hat trick, while Declan Rice, Ezri Konsa and Jude Bellingham also score for England. France responds with 4 second-half goals behind Kylian Mbappé, Bradley Barcola and Ousmane Dembélé, but England holds on for its best World Cup finish since winning the tournament in 1966. Mbappé’s 2 goals move him to 22 for his World Cup career, passing Lionel Messi for the men’s tournament record. Bellingham’s seventh goal is also the most ever scored by an England player at a single World Cup. The match brings Didier Deschamps’ 14-year tenure as France manager to an end after a run that included the 2018 title, the 2022 final and a record 20 World Cup victories as a coach. At Royal Birkdale, Sam Burns shoots a 5-under 65 to take a 2-shot lead into the final round of The Open Championship. Burns has played his last 36 holes in 13 under after opening with a 73. Ryan Fox matches the men’s major-championship scoring record with a 62 and joins Kim Si-woo in second place, while Ryan Gerard, Lucas Herbert, Bryson DeChambeau, Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy remain in pursuit. In the WNBA, the Indiana Fever erase a 13-point deficit and beat the defending champion New York Liberty 108-88. Kelsey Mitchell scores 33 points for her second consecutive 30-point game and extends her streak of games with at least 20 points to 10. Caitlin Clark adds 17 as Indiana dominates the third quarter and turns 17 New York turnovers into 30 points. The Liberty’s fourth straight loss drops them below Indiana in the standings and continues a troubling stretch for a team that entered the season with championship expectations. Chris also covers the Golden State Valkyries extending their franchise-record winning streak to 9 by beating Washington behind Gabby Williams and a double-double from Veronica Burton. Major League Baseball coverage begins with Tarik Skubal throwing 7 scoreless innings and Spencer Torkelson homering twice in Detroit’s win over the Angels. Chris also runs through the full Saturday scoreboard, including Philadelphia beating the Mets, Seattle walking off San Francisco, Boston edging Tampa Bay and the Athletics responding to a 23-run loss by scoring 15 against Washington. The episode also examines developing trade interest in Nationals infielder Luis García Jr. His age, power production and remaining club control make him one of the more intriguing names to watch as the MLB trade deadline approaches. The show closes at the Tour de France, where Tadej Pogačar wins Stage 14 with a decisive attack on the final major climb. It is his fourth stage victory of the Tour, and he extends his overall lead over Jonas Vingegaard to 4 minutes and 30 seconds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this episode of Yesterday in Sports , Chris Horwedel recaps record-setting performances at The Open Championship, Caitlin Clark’s biggest scoring night as a professional, 2 massive MLB blowouts, World Cup weekend previews and developing NBA trade news. The show opens at Royal Birkdale, where Lucas Herbert and Sam Burns each shoot an 8-under 62 during the second round of The Open. Their scores match the lowest round ever recorded in a men’s major championship, a mark first established by Branden Grace at Birkdale in 2017. Herbert takes the lead into the weekend after narrowly missing a chance to become the first player to shoot 61 in a men’s major. Burns finishes with 3 consecutive birdies, while Bryson DeChambeau remains in contention despite receiving a controversial 2-stroke penalty. Jackson Suber, Cameron Young, Ryan Gerard, Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy also remain within range. Chris examines the live futures and why Scheffler remains the betting favorite despite sitting several shots behind Herbert. In Major League Baseball, the Washington Nationals open the second half by scoring 23 runs against the Athletics. Andrés Chaparro homers twice, and Harry Ford goes deep in his major-league debut as Washington produces one of the season’s most lopsided results. Atlanta also delivers a dominant performance against Texas. Drake Baldwin drives in 5 runs, Chris Sale controls the game on the mound and pitcher Victor Mederos contributes a 2-run single after the Braves lose their designated hitter. Chris also runs through the rest of Friday’s MLB scoreboard, including Boston sweeping a doubleheader against Tampa Bay, the Dodgers edging the Yankees, the White Sox upsetting Toronto, Kansas City beating San Diego and San Francisco shutting out Seattle behind a Willy Adames grand slam. The WNBA section focuses on Caitlin Clark producing the highest-scoring performance of her professional career while also reaching double figures in assists against the Seattle Storm. Chris breaks down the unexpectedly competitive matchup, Dominique Malonga’s major performance for Seattle and a combined scoring total that easily surpassed expectations. Other WNBA games include Chicago against Los Angeles, Atlanta facing the Toronto Tempo and Connecticut taking on Phoenix behind a career night from Leïla Lacan. The episode then previews the World Cup third-place match between France and England. Chris discusses the uncertainty surrounding motivation, lineup rotation and how both teams respond after difficult semifinal defeats. He also looks ahead to Sunday’s World Cup final between Spain and defending champion Argentina, with Lionel Messi attempting to lead his country to the first consecutive men’s World Cup titles since Brazil in 1958 and 1962. The show closes in Switzerland, where Alexander Bublik, Casper Ruud, Valentin Vacherot and Arthur Rinderknech are all eliminated from the Swiss Open, leaving the tournament without any of its top 4 seeds before the semifinals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this episode of Yesterday in Sports , Chris Horwedel recaps a packed Thursday across The Open Championship, Major League Baseball, the WNBA, NBA news, Summer League and a record-setting night in Major League Cricket. The show begins at Royal Birkdale with the opening round of The Open Championship. Chris highlights surprise contender Jackson Suber, who entered the tournament with limited major-championship experience and had never previously played traditional links golf. His first round features a dramatic finish, including a crucial save, a late birdie and an outstanding approach at the par-5 17th. The crowded Open leaderboard also includes Sungjae Im, Dan Brown, Bryson DeChambeau, Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy. Chris examines the challenge of following a career-best round while established major champions remain close enough to apply pressure throughout the weekend. Major League Baseball returns from the All-Star break with the New York Mets visiting the Philadelphia Phillies in Thursday’s only game. Francisco Álvarez, Brett Baty, Aaron Nola and Christian Scott feature prominently as both NL East clubs begin the second half. The episode also covers the game’s earlier start time because of air-quality concerns caused by wildfire smoke. The WNBA section begins with NBA commissioner Adam Silver addressing the intense national conversation surrounding Caitlin Clark, officiating and physical play. Silver argues that Clark has become a “political football,” with ordinary on-court incidents now expanding into debates about race, politics, league growth and the direction of women’s basketball. Chris also discusses the Portland Fire’s matchup with the Washington Mystics and the postponement of New York Liberty-Dallas Wings after mechanical problems kept Liberty players aboard a grounded charter plane for more than 10 hours. In the NBA, the league is investigating the circumstances surrounding Gary Trent Jr.’s new four-year contract with the Milwaukee Bucks. Chris explains why the size of the agreement and Milwaukee’s ability to exceed the salary cap attracted attention, while emphasizing that no violation or wrongdoing has been established. The episode also runs through the complete NBA Summer League schedule, including Mavericks-Thunder, Rockets-Nets, Lakers-Bulls, Warriors-Knicks, Grizzlies-Hawks, Raptors-Heat and Trail Blazers-Nuggets. Cameron Boozer’s latest performance and the race for the Summer League semifinals are among the key storylines. The show closes with one of the most statistically extraordinary games in cricket history. MI New York and Washington Freedom combine for an enormous scoring total in a Major League Cricket T20 match at the Oakland Coliseum. Chris explains the basic T20 format before breaking down historic performances from Nicholas Pooran, Andries Gous and Steve Smith. The match features 3 individual centuries, 51 sixes and a record chase, producing the cricket equivalent of 2 basketball teams approaching 200 points apiece. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this episode of Yesterday in Sports , Chris Horwedel recaps Lionel Messi leading another dramatic Argentina comeback at the World Cup, the Golden State Valkyries extending the WNBA’s longest active winning streak, Alvin Kamara restructuring his contract with the New Orleans Saints, and a record-setting Tour de France stage. The show opens in Atlanta, where defending champion Argentina beats England 2-1 to reach a second consecutive World Cup final. After a cautious first half without a shot on target, Anthony Gordon gives England the lead following a cross from Morgan Rogers. England then retreats defensively, allowing Argentina to dominate possession and giving Messi more opportunities to influence the match. Messi creates the equalizer for Enzo Fernández in the 85th minute before delivering the stoppage-time cross that Lautaro Martínez heads into the net. Argentina advances to face Spain in Sunday’s final in East Rutherford, New Jersey, with the chance to become the first nation since Brazil in 1962 to win back-to-back men’s World Cups. Although Messi does not score, his 2 assists move him to a World Cup-record 12 for his career. He now has 8 goals and 4 assists during the tournament and holds the Golden Boot advantage over Kylian Mbappé through the assist tiebreaker. England, meanwhile, is left reflecting on another major tournament defeat after surrendering a lead and will face France in the third-place game. In the WNBA, the Golden State Valkyries complete a perfect 5-game road trip and extend their franchise-record winning streak to 8 with an 88-75 victory over the Indiana Fever. Gabby Williams leads Golden State with 16 points, Kaitlyn Chen scores all 14 of hers after halftime, and Tiffany Hayes adds 13 as the Valkyries control the fourth quarter. Golden State improves to 18-7 and continues establishing itself as a serious contender in only its second season. Caitlin Clark scores 13 points for Indiana but struggles from three-point range against the Valkyries’ pressure, while Kelsey Mitchell and Aliyah Boston lead the Fever offensively. Chris also covers the Chicago Sky beating the Seattle Storm behind Azurá Stevens and Sydney Taylor, plus the Minnesota Lynx improving to a league-best 19-6 with a win over the Los Angeles Sparks. Kayla McBride extends her streak of 20-point games, while rookie Olivia Miles leaves late with an apparent ankle injury. Minnesota turns 20 Sparks turnovers into 30 points. With MLB still coming out of the All-Star break, the episode looks ahead to the Mets visiting the Phillies before the league’s full schedule resumes. In the NFL, Alvin Kamara agrees to a reworked contract that keeps him with the New Orleans Saints. Chris explains how the move resolves uncertainty created by Kamara’s age, injury-affected season, high salary and the addition of Travis Etienne. The Saints must still determine how to divide touches in a crowded backfield, but Kamara is now positioned to continue his career with the only NFL franchise he has represented. The show closes at the Tour de France, where Søren Wærenskjold wins Stage 11 one day after finishing last in the mountain stage. He holds off Olav Kooij and Jasper Philipsen for his first career Tour stage victory as the race produces the fastest stage in Tour history. Tadej Pogačar finishes safely in the main field and retains the yellow jersey. 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 All-Star Game, WNBA, NBA free agency, Summer League, and gymnastics. The show opens with Spain beating France 2-0 in Arlington, Texas, to reach the men’s World Cup final. Mikel Oyarzabal scores from the penalty spot after Lamine Yamal draws a foul, and Pedro Porro doubles the lead after a give-and-go with Dani Olmo. Chris breaks down how Spain neutralized one of the tournament’s most dangerous attacks, holding Kylian Mbappé without a shot on target and limiting France’s transition chances. Spain has now recorded a tournament-record 6 shutouts in 7 matches and remains unbeaten in regular time across 37 consecutive matches. Chris explains why Spain’s control, defensive structure, and tactical discipline made them clearly better than France, while the loss ends the Didier Deschamps era without a third straight World Cup final. Spain now awaits either England or defending champion Argentina in Sunday’s final. In Philadelphia, the American League shuts out the National League 4-0 in the MLB All-Star Game. Cody Bellinger drives in the first 2 runs, Ben Rice adds another RBI single, and Bellinger becomes the fourth Yankees player to win All-Star Game MVP. The American League pitching staff dominates with 15 strikeouts, led by Dylan Cease’s strong opening inning and 10 different AL pitchers recording at least 1 strikeout. Miguel Vargas adds the only late offense with a 433-foot home run, while Justin Wrobleski has a memorable birthday performance with 5 strikeouts over 2 innings. The WNBA section focuses on the Washington Mystics beating the Toronto Tempo 79-62 behind a dominant second half and major frontcourt production. Kiki Iriafen finishes with 25 points and 14 rebounds, while Shakira Austin adds 17 and 10 as Washington controls the boards and piles up second-chance points. Chris also covers the Connecticut Sun edging the Portland Fire 90-87 behind Aaliyah Edwards and Brittney Griner, with Portland missing a final chance to force overtime. The episode then shifts to a major NBA free-agency report involving LeBron James. ESPN’s Shams Charania reports that the Philadelphia 76ers remain one of the leading potential destinations for James, along with Cleveland and Miami. Chris explains the basketball appeal of pairing James with Tyrese Maxey, Jaylen Brown, and Joel Embiid, while noting the obvious questions around age, health, usage, and roster balance. Chris also runs through Tuesday’s NBA Summer League scoreboard, including wins for Houston, Brooklyn, Memphis, Chicago, Denver, and the unbeaten Lakers in Las Vegas. The show closes with Olympic champion Suni Lee announcing her return to competitive gymnastics with the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics now 2 years away. Chris highlights Lee’s comeback after an incurable kidney condition, her 3 medals at the 2024 Paris Games, and what it means for her to begin another run toward a home Olympics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this episode of Yesterday in Sports , Chris Horwedel recaps a busy Monday led by Jordan Walker winning the 2026 Home Run Derby, a huge WNBA scoring night from Kayla McBride and Olivia Miles, the official Miles Bridges trade between the Charlotte Hornets and Phoenix Suns, and the latest World Cup semifinal injury news. The show opens in Philadelphia, where Jordan Walker wins the Home Run Derby at Citizens Bank Park by defeating hometown favorite Kyle Schwarber in a dramatic final round. Schwarber hits 11 home runs in the final, but Walker catches fire late, homering on each of his final 6 swings to become the first St. Louis Cardinals player ever to win the Derby. Chris breaks down how the Derby’s revamped swing-based format created more pressure and strategy, and why Walker’s win feels like another step in his breakout season after entering the All-Star break with a career-high 22 home runs. With no regular-season MLB games because of the All-Star break, the focus shifts to the WNBA, where Minnesota beats Phoenix 104-100 behind a massive combined performance from Kayla McBride and rookie Olivia Miles. McBride scores a season-high 37 points with 6 three-pointers, while Miles adds a career-high 33 points and 8 assists. Chris explains why Minnesota’s ability to win a shootout adds another layer to a Lynx team that has already shown it can win with defense, structure, and late-game execution. The show also covers Angel Reese recording her league-leading 16th double-double of the season as the Atlanta Dream beat the Los Angeles Sparks 101-92. Reese finishes with 23 points and 13 rebounds, while Allisha Gray adds 20 for Atlanta. In the NBA, the Hornets and Suns officially complete the Miles Bridges trade. Phoenix receives Bridges, a 2029 first-round pick, and a 2027 second-round pick, while Charlotte receives Grayson Allen, Royce O’Neale, and an unprotected 2033 first-round pick. Chris breaks down the deal from both sides: Phoenix adds an athletic forward scorer and draft assets, while Charlotte takes another step away from the LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges era, adding veteran rotation pieces and a potentially valuable future first-round pick. The episode also runs through NBA Summer League results, including wins for the Knicks, Raptors, Hawks, Mavericks, Cavaliers, Jazz, Suns, and Trail Blazers. Kobe Johnson scores 30 for Atlanta, while Cleveland second-round pick Meleek Thomas puts up 35 points against Miami. The World Cup section focuses on the developing injury update around France captain Kylian Mbappé ahead of the France-Spain semifinal. Mbappé did not complete France’s full training session as the team continues managing a minor ankle issue, but Didier Deschamps says he is fine and expected to play. Chris previews the matchup between France and Spain, noting that neither team has trailed during the tournament, France has outscored opponents 14-2, and Spain will try to control possession while limiting France’s transition chances. The show closes with English golfer Joe Dean earning the final available spot in The Open Championship through the inaugural Last Chance Qualifier at Royal Birkdale. Dean’s story includes working as a grocery delivery driver to support his golf career, reviving his ranking with a runner-up finish at the 2024 Kenya Open, trying to find lodging near Southport, and preparing for both The Open and his wedding the following week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
