Yesterday in Sports

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Yesterday in Sports recaps a massive Wednesday across the MLB playoffs, WNBA semifinals, NFL, Premier League and NHL, beginning with three teams punching tickets to the League Championship Series.Chris Horwedel breaks down Tampa Bay sweeping the Yankees after a controversial fan-interference review changed Anthony Volpe’s apparent game-tying homer into an RBI double. Cleveland keeps its season alive against Chicago, while the Dodgers eliminate Atlanta and Milwaukee finishes off San Diego to set up an NLCS rematch with Los Angeles.In the WNBA semifinals, Atlanta and Golden State both take 2-0 series leads. Angel Reese and Jordin Canada help the Dream beat New York in overtime, while the Valkyries survive a late Las Vegas comeback to move within one victory of reaching the Finals in only their second season.The NFL brings another major Philadelphia offensive-line change as the Eagles trade Cam Jurgens to Baltimore one day after Lane Johnson’s retirement. Philadelphia receives draft capital and turns toward rookie Drew Kendall, while Baltimore adds a two-time Pro Bowl center. Minnesota also signs Odell Beckham Jr. to its practice squad.In soccer, Arsenal extends Mikel Arteta through 2030 after he delivered the club’s first Premier League title in 22 years.The episode closes with NHL action, including Edmonton’s five-goal second period against Anaheim, Winnipeg winning despite a Josh Morrissey injury and Washington beating Pittsburgh in Alex Ovechkin’s first game since announcing his retirement plans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yesterday in Sports recaps a packed Monday across the NHL, NFL, MLB playoffs, NBA and tennis, beginning with one of hockey’s biggest stars announcing the final chapter of his career.Chris Horwedel breaks down Alex Ovechkin announcing that he will retire after the season, ending a 22-year NHL career that has included the league’s all-time goals record, a Stanley Cup and an era-defining run with the Washington Capitals.On Monday Night Football, Atlanta beats New Orleans 45-24 behind five rushing touchdowns from Bijan Robinson and Brian Robinson Jr. Michael Penix Jr. provides an efficient passing performance as the Falcons earn their second straight road win.NFL roster news includes Seattle reportedly signing Joe Mixon, Pittsburgh adding Sean Murphy-Bunting and Tyreek Hill continuing discussions with multiple contenders as he works toward a return.In October baseball, Chicago and Tampa Bay both take 2-0 ALDS leads. The White Sox move within one victory of their first ALCS appearance since 2005, while four Yankees errors help Tampa Bay push New York to the brink of elimination.The NBA brings uncertainty around Karl-Anthony Towns and the defending champion Knicks, with extension talks appearing far apart as New York balances Towns’ value against long-term roster flexibility.The episode closes with a bizarre tennis ending in Beijing, where Daniil Medvedev is disqualified from the China Open semifinal after striking a spectator with a ball, sending Novak Djokovic into the final. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yesterday in Sports recaps a huge Saturday across the MLB Division Series, college football, international soccer, NFL, NHL and Asian Games, beginning with dominant pitching and dramatic finishes across October baseball.Chris Horwedel breaks down Tampa Bay’s 1-0 win over the Yankees behind Drew Rasmussen’s near no-hitter, Chicago shutting out Cleveland, the Dodgers beating Atlanta and Milwaukee surviving San Diego. The Yankees are also forced to continue the series without Aaron Judge as he recovers from a calf strain.In college football, No. 25 Missouri delivers the day’s biggest upset by beating No. 8 Florida 45-17, while Georgia, Notre Dame, Miami, Ohio State, Indiana and Alabama all earn notable wins. Kentucky also produces one of the day’s wildest finishes with an overtime comeback against South Carolina.International soccer features a historic result as England destroys Croatia 7-0, handing Croatia its heaviest defeat ever. Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka score twice each, while Jude Bellingham adds a goal and three assists. Spain also stays atop the group with another victory.NFL news includes Green Bay continuing to wait on Micah Parsons’ return from ACL surgery and Carolina placing Xavier Legette on injured reserve.The NHL slate brings multiple overtime games, including Pittsburgh surviving after blowing a four-goal lead, while Sidney Crosby moves into a tie with Joe Thornton on the all-time assists list.The episode closes with Tom Kim winning Asian Games golf gold and earning military-service exemption, India retaining the men’s cricket title and South Korea winning a fourth straight men’s soccer gold. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yesterday in Sports recaps a packed Thursday across the NFL, MLB playoffs, WNBA postseason, international soccer, NBA and NHL, beginning with a dramatic AFC North finish in Cleveland.Chris Horwedel breaks down Andre Szmyt’s 56-yard game-winning field goal as the Browns beat Pittsburgh 27-24 and improve to 3-1. Cleveland’s defense sacks Aaron Rodgers five times and forces three turnovers in a game that swings repeatedly in the fourth quarter.In Major League Baseball, Atlanta eliminates Philadelphia with a 6-2 win in the deciding Wild Card Game 3. Michael Harris II, Ozzie Albies and Matt Olson homer, while Chris Sale closes out Atlanta’s first winner-take-all postseason victory since 1996 and sends the Braves on to face the Dodgers.The WNBA playoffs feature another huge performance from A’ja Wilson, who scores 36 points as Las Vegas eliminates Indiana and reaches the semifinals for an eighth straight season. Atlanta’s Angel Reese is also named Defensive Player of the Year after a record-setting season on the glass.Portugal responds to Cristiano Ronaldo’s departure from national-team camp by beating Denmark 4-2, while questions remain about whether Ronaldo will return. Germany earns its first victory under Jürgen Klopp, and the Netherlands, Wales and Ireland are also in Nations League action.Elsewhere, Toronto extends Jamal Shead, Anaheim and Buffalo make long-term commitments to young defensemen, and the NHL delivers an explosive opening week highlighted by Igor Shesterkin becoming the first goalie to score in Rangers history. The episode closes with NFL injury updates involving Travis Etienne and Jayden Daniels. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yesterday in Sports recaps a huge Tuesday across the MLB postseason, WNBA playoffs, international soccer, NHL opening night and NFL injury news, beginning with four decisive Game 1 results in baseball’s wild-card round.Chris Horwedel breaks down Atlanta’s late comeback against Philadelphia, the White Sox jumping on Houston, the Yankees shutting out Boston without Aaron Judge and San Diego blanking the Cubs behind Michael King. Every Game 1 winner moves within one victory of advancing.In the WNBA, the eighth-seeded Liberty complete a stunning sweep of top-seeded Minnesota, becoming the first No. 8 seed to eliminate a No. 1 seed under the league’s current best-of-three opening-round format. Indiana also forces a deciding Game 3 against Las Vegas behind a huge performance from Caitlin Clark.The United States men’s national team continues its new World Cup cycle with a 4-2 win over Chile, highlighted by Mathis Albert becoming the youngest goal scorer in USMNT history. Julian Hall scores again, Chris Richards finds the winner and Tim Ream closes his 86-cap international career. Spain also extends its unbeaten run to 40 matches in Nations League play.Opening night in the NHL brings overtime drama as Florida spoils Carolina’s Stanley Cup banner celebration, while Montreal, Boston, Vancouver and Vegas also win. Toronto makes a major long-term commitment to Kirill Marchenko after acquiring him from Columbus, and Minnesota receives serious injury news involving Brock Faber.The episode closes with NFL updates involving Odell Beckham Jr. and Jalen McMillan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yesterday in Sports recaps a huge Sunday across the NFL, Major League Baseball, WNBA playoffs and Presidents Cup, beginning with Baltimore’s dramatic win over Dallas in the NFL’s first game in Rio.Chris Horwedel covers Tyler Loop’s 56-yard game-winning field goal, Lamar Jackson’s late connection with Zay Flowers and the Cowboys’ missed opportunity near the goal line. Denver also rallies from 16 points down to beat the Rams, while Baker Mayfield, Justin Jefferson and Mike Evans headline a major injury report. The episode also covers the reported Case Keenum start for Chicago and every significant result from around the NFL.In MLB, Houston wins the AL West on the final day, while Philadelphia grabs the last National League playoff spot with a Game 162 win over Tampa Bay. The Dodgers reach 100 victories, Milwaukee finishes with a franchise-record 103 wins and Seattle dismisses manager Dan Wilson after missing the postseason.The WNBA playoffs open with four Game 1s, including a major upset as the eighth-seeded Liberty defeat top-seeded Minnesota. A’ja Wilson leads Las Vegas, Golden State rolls past Dallas and Atlanta beats Washington.Finally, the United States completes a dramatic Presidents Cup comeback, winning 9½ of Sunday’s final 12 points to defeat the International Team 17-13 and capture the event for the 11th consecutive time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yesterday in Sports recaps a packed Friday across the NBA, Major League Baseball, NFL, international soccer, college football, NHL and Presidents Cup, beginning with Stephen Curry agreeing to a new two-year extension with the Golden State Warriors.Chris Horwedel covers Curry’s long-term commitment to Golden State, along with NBA roster moves involving D’Angelo Russell, Dwight Powell, Kon Knueppel and Grant Williams.In MLB, Arizona keeps its season alive in the National League wild-card race while Philadelphia stumbles. Cleveland and Chicago remain separated by one game in the AL Central, Texas and Houston stay tied atop the AL West, and Milwaukee reaches 101 victories.The NFL injury report features Nick Bosa, Puka Nacua, Nico Collins and Jayden Daniels, while Sam Darnold is cleared to return for Seattle.International soccer brings the beginning of the Zinédine Zidane era with France, but the bigger story is a worrying knee injury for Kylian Mbappé shortly after he scores his record-setting 67th international goal.College football sees No. 5 Indiana survive Northwestern to extend the nation’s longest winning streak, while Clemson, UAB and Rutgers also pick up victories.The episode also covers Macklin Celebrini becoming the youngest current NHL captain before closing with a dramatic Presidents Cup swing, as the International team sweeps all five Friday foursomes matches to take a 7-3 lead over the United States. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yesterday in Sports recaps a packed Wednesday across the NFL, Major League Baseball, NBA, European soccer, Women’s Champions League and international cycling, beginning with the season-ending diagnosis for New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart.Chris Horwedel covers Dart’s upcoming knee surgery and what his absence means for the Giants and Jameis Winston, along with major NFL injury news involving Alec Pierce, Jonathon Brooks and Andrei Iosivas. The Colts add Darius Slayton as receiving depth, while Carolina explores options following Brooks’ latest setback.In MLB, the Padres move atop the National League wild-card standings, the Brewers close in on a historic 100-win season and Shohei Ohtani returns for the Dodgers. The Cubs face a new injury concern involving Kevin Gausman, while Arizona stays alive in the wild-card race. Houston and Texas remain tied in the AL West, Cleveland and Chicago are level in the AL Central and Baltimore eliminates Toronto.The NBA brings a major contract storyline as Karl-Anthony Towns and the defending champion Knicks remain apart on an extension, potentially setting up a significant decision next summer.In soccer, Christian Eriksen and Wolfsburg mutually terminate his contract as he continues his rehabilitation closer to family. The episode also covers Women’s Champions League results involving Lyon, Barcelona, Chelsea, OH Leuven and Roma.Finally, Pune, India is awarded the 2032 road cycling world championships, making India the host of the event for the first time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yesterday in Sports recaps a busy Monday across the NFL, Major League Baseball, WNBA, NBA, international soccer, NHL and Formula One, beginning with Rams-Giants and Matthew Stafford’s four-touchdown performance in Los Angeles.Chris Horwedel covers Stafford and Davante Adams leading the Rams, along with the potentially significant Jaxson Dart knee injury. The NFL injury report also brings firm updates on Jayden Daniels and Caleb Williams, while Michael Penix Jr. is officially returning to Atlanta’s starting lineup and Philadelphia reportedly reunites with Zach Ertz following Dallas Goedert’s injury.In MLB, the Orioles and Blue Jays remain alive in the American League wild-card race, Toronto gets Trey Yesavage back from the injured list and Detroit welcomes River Ryan back to the majors following Tommy John surgery. San Francisco-Minnesota rounds out Monday’s limited baseball schedule.The WNBA playoff picture changes again as Atlanta beats New York, while Phoenix-Dallas features a dramatic finish involving Kahleah Copper and Paige Bueckers. In the NBA, longtime French forward Nicolas Batum retires after 18 seasons.International soccer features Spain giving World Cup-winning coach Luis de la Fuente a historic six-year extension through 2032, while the USMNT replaces injured Ricardo Pepi with Damion Downs for its upcoming friendlies.The episode closes with Sam Steel’s new Dallas Stars contract, NHL preseason results and Formula One approving shorter Grand Prix distances beginning in 2027. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yesterday in Sports recaps a massive Saturday across college football, Premier League soccer, Major League Baseball, WNBA, NFL, NHL and MotoGP, beginning with Lane Kiffin’s return to Oxford and Ole Miss-LSU.Chris Horwedel breaks down Ole Miss’ win over LSU, Kentucky’s upset of Texas A&M and Vanderbilt’s extraordinary last-play victory over NC State, along with the rest of the major AP Top 25 college football results involving Texas, Georgia, Notre Dame, Indiana, Ohio State, Alabama, USC, Penn State, Tennessee, Utah, Michigan, Louisville and Oklahoma.In soccer, Brighton hands Arsenal its first Premier League loss, Aston Villa beats Tottenham and Coventry earns its first Premier League victory in 25 years. Wrexham responds to last week’s heavy defeat with a win over Southampton, while Barcelona, Borussia Dortmund and Inter Milan headline the European action.Around MLB, Aaron Judge returns to the injured list, the Braves move within one win of clinching the NL East and the Rangers jump ahead of Houston in the AL West. The Guardians and White Sox remain locked in the AL Central race, while the Brewers, Dodgers, Cubs, Padres, Phillies and Mets continue reshaping the National League playoff picture. The Orioles also welcome Trey Mancini back for a ceremonial retirement.The WNBA features another record-setting performance from Angel Reese, while Paige Bueckers leads Dallas and Golden State extends its winning streak. NFL injury news includes Omar Cooper Jr., Zay Flowers, Michael Pittman, and Puka Nacua.The episode closes with NHL preseason action and Jorge Martín’s dramatic Austrian MotoGP sprint victory as the championship race tightens. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yesterday in Sports recaps a busy Thursday across the NFL, USMNT, NHL, NBA, Europa League and Major League Baseball, beginning with Bills-Lions and the first regular-season game at Buffalo’s new stadium.Chris Horwedel breaks down Josh Allen, James Cook, Dalton Kincaid, Jared Goff and Amon-Ra St. Brown, along with injury developments involving DJ Moore and Ed Oliver.In soccer, Cavan Sullivan’s first senior United States men’s national-team call-up becomes official as Mauricio Pochettino begins evaluating players for the 2030 World Cup cycle. The Europa League also returns with Juventus, Besiktas, Marseille, Crystal Palace, Bournemouth, Real Sociedad, Celtic and more in action.The NHL brings another chapter in the Connor Hellebuyck-Winnipeg Jets standoff, while Alex Ovechkin addresses his appearance in a United Russia campaign advertisement. In the NBA, the Pelicans reach a new agreement with Saddiq Bey.Around MLB, the Dodgers, Brewers, White Sox, Guardians, Astros, Rangers, Rays, Padres, Diamondbacks, Phillies and Mets headline another consequential night in the playoff races. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yesterday in Sports recaps a loaded Tuesday across Major League Baseball, the NFL, NHL, NBA, soccer and world athletics, beginning with another major night in the MLB playoff races involving the Brewers, Cubs, Braves, Phillies, Dodgers, Guardians, White Sox, Yankees, Astros, Rangers and Blue Jays.Chris Horwedel also covers an unprecedented joint push from the NFL, NBA, MLB, MLS and NHL seeking lifetime betting bans for people who threaten or severely harass athletes, coaches, officials or their families.In the NFL, an extraordinary report involving Drew Brees and Denver’s quarterback situation resurfaces, while the Jets deal with injuries to Minkah Fitzpatrick and Omar Cooper Jr. and add veteran receiver Sterling Shepard.The NHL dominates the transaction wire with major contracts for Drake Batherson, Ryan Leonard, Justin Sourdif, Cutter Gauthier, Luke Evangelista, Alex Newhook and Arber Xhekaj, while Connor Bedard receives a major new leadership role in Chicago.NBA coverage includes the Knicks adding John Konchar, while soccer features Arsenal-Ipswich, Liverpool-Tottenham, Fulham-West Ham, Inter Miami’s new manager and another milestone for 16-year-old Max Dowman.Finally, Nairobi lands a historic World Athletics hosting assignment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.