Yesterday in Sports

Yesterday in Sports recaps a packed Monday across the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB and MLS, led by a dominant Chicago Bears victory, the NBA's final unbeaten team suffering its first loss, and another spectacular performance from Luka Dončić.

Chris Horwedel breaks down Chicago's 34-17 Monday Night Football victory over the Seattle Seahawks, highlighted by three D'Andre Swift rushing touchdowns, an efficient performance from Caleb Williams and an impressive Bears debut from All-Pro defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons. After surrendering two first-round picks to acquire Simmons, Chicago gets an immediate glimpse of how its blockbuster trade could tr...

Yesterday in Sports recaps an unforgettable Sunday across Formula One, NFL, NBA, NHL, Premier League and MLB, beginning with 20-year-old Kimi Antonelli becoming the youngest Formula One world champion in history.

Chris Horwedel breaks down Antonelli's historic championship at the Mexico City Grand Prix, where the Mercedes driver finishes third to secure Italy's first F1 drivers' title since 1953. Meanwhile, the NFL delivers one of the weekend's biggest finishes as the Denver Broncos stop Patrick Mahomes at the 1-yard line, defeating the Kansas City Chiefs 28-24 and taking control of the AFC West.

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Yesterday in Sports covers a historic weekend across the WNBA Finals, college football, NFL, NBA, Premier League, NHL and Formula One, beginning with the Golden State Valkyries winning their first WNBA championship in just their second season.

Chris Horwedel breaks down Golden State's Game 7 victory over the Atlanta Dream, led by Finals MVP Gabby Williams, before turning to college football, where USC stuns No. 2 Ohio State in a major upset. Miami, Georgia and Indiana also face important tests as the College Football Playoff picture continues to take shape.

In the NFL, the Indianapolis...

Yesterday in Sports covers major developments across the NHL, NBA, NFL, MLB, European soccer and Formula One, beginning with a potential blockbuster trade involving one of hockey's biggest stars.

Chris Horwedel breaks down reports that Nikita Kucherov has requested a trade from the Tampa Bay Lightning, despite the organization's insistence that it has no intention of moving its franchise scoring leader. The standoff raises major questions about Tampa Bay's future and Kucherov's approaching free agency.

In the NBA, Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors erase a 25-point deficit to beat Luka Donči...

Yesterday in Sports recaps a packed Thursday across the WNBA Finals, NFL, NBA, NHL and English soccer, beginning with Atlanta extending its season and forcing a winner-take-all championship game.

Chris Horwedel breaks down the Dream’s 80-69 win over the Golden State Valkyries in Game 6, as Allisha Gray and Rhyne Howard lead Atlanta in front of a sellout crowd. The WNBA Finals now head to a decisive Game 7 in Golden State, where one franchise will win its first championship.

In the NFL, Green Bay survives Carolina 27-19, but the bigger story is Christian Wa...

Yesterday in Sports recaps a championship night and a packed Wednesday across MLB, NFL, NBA, NHL, soccer and boxing, beginning with Milwaukee finally reaching the top of baseball.

Chris Horwedel breaks down the Brewers’ 4-1 win over Tampa Bay in Game 5, clinching the first World Series championship in franchise history. Jacob Misiorowski delivers a dominant start, rookie Cooper Pratt makes World Series history and William Contreras earns MVP honors as Milwaukee completes an 11-2 postseason run.

The NFL brings another major Indianapolis sell-off, with the 49ers acquiring DeForest Buckner only a day after th...

Yesterday in Sports recaps a dramatic Tuesday across the World Series, NFL, NBA, NHL, English soccer and tennis, beginning with Tampa Bay extending the Fall Classic in extra innings.

Chris Horwedel breaks down the Rays’ 12-inning win over Milwaukee in Game 4, which prevented a World Series sweep and cut the Brewers’ series lead to 3-1. Milwaukee came within three outs of its first championship before Tampa Bay rallied in the bottom of the 12th and forced another game.

The biggest NFL move comes from Seattle, where the Seahawks acquire eight-time Pro Bowl guard Quen...

Yesterday in Sports recaps a huge Monday across the World Series, WNBA Finals, NFL, NBA, NHL and soccer, beginning with Milwaukee moving within one victory of the first World Series championship in franchise history.

Chris Horwedel breaks down the Brewers’ 10-1 destruction of Tampa Bay in Game 3, highlighted by Jackson Chourio’s four-hit night, an historic eight-run fifth inning and another dominant postseason performance from Milwaukee. The Brewers now lead the World Series 3-0 and have four opportunities to finish the job.

The Golden State Valkyries are also one win from a championship, taki...

Yesterday in Sports recaps a massive Sunday across the NFL, NBA, NHL, European soccer and Formula One, beginning with both of football’s remaining unbeaten conference leaders finally going down.

Chris Horwedel breaks down Seattle’s dominant 20-3 win over previously unbeaten Kansas City, as Jaxon Smith-Njigba continues his huge season and the Seahawks completely control Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs. Atlanta also hands San Francisco its first loss, forcing four turnovers and scoring 23 unanswered points behind Michael Penix Jr.

The rest of the NFL slate includes Pittsburgh winning the league’s first regula...

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Yesterday in Sports recaps a busy Thursday across the NFL, MLB playoffs, WNBA, NHL and soccer, beginning with Tampa Bay finally breaking into the win column behind an undrafted rookie quarterback.

Chris Horwedel breaks down the Buccaneers’ 24-16 win over Dallas, where Jalon Daniels makes history, Bucky Irving delivers a career-best rushing performance and three second-half takeaways swing the game. The Cowboys also leave with a developing concern after CeeDee Lamb exits with a quadriceps injury.

In October baseball, Cleveland forces a winner-take-all Game 5 against the White Sox with a six-run sixth inning. Of...

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 le...

Yesterday in Sports recaps a huge Tuesday across international soccer, MLB playoffs, the NFL, NHL, European basketball and tennis, beginning with Lionel Messi’s final appearance for Argentina.

Chris Horwedel breaks down Messi’s farewell in Buenos Aires, where he finished a 21-year international career with a goal and two assists in Argentina’s 3-0 win over Benin. Harry Kane also makes history for England, tying Peter Shilton’s appearance record while scoring twice against Czechia.

In October baseball, the Dodgers move within one win of eliminating Atlanta behind Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s dominant seven-inni...

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. prov...

Yesterday in Sports recaps a huge Sunday across the NFL, MLB playoffs, WNBA semifinals, international soccer, NHL, and Formula One, beginning with a dramatic Cowboys comeback in Houston.

Chris Horwedel breaks down Dallas rallying from 10 points down to beat the Texans 34-30, with CeeDee Lamb catching 17 passes for a career-high 189 yards and the game-winning touchdown. New England stays unbeaten with a late win over Buffalo, the Rams come back against Philadelphia, and Baltimore wins despite Lamar Jackson leaving with an ankle injury.

The NFL also brings major injury and roster news, including Rashee...

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 beatin...

Yesterday in Sports recaps a packed Friday across the WNBA playoffs, Manchester City’s financial case, international soccer, NBA, NFL and NHL, beginning with a dramatic winner-take-all comeback in San Francisco.

Chris Horwedel breaks down Golden State rallying from 16 points down to eliminate Dallas, winning the first playoff series in Valkyries history. Gabby Williams takes over after halftime, while Golden State advances to face defending champion Las Vegas in the semifinals.

In England, Manchester City formally appeals the independent commission ruling that found the club guilty of serious financial misconduct. The appeal challenges th...

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...

Yesterday in Sports recaps a dramatic Wednesday across international soccer, the MLB playoffs, WNBA postseason, NFL, NBA, MLS and NHL, beginning with Cristiano Ronaldo’s sudden departure from Portugal’s national-team camp.

Chris Horwedel breaks down Ronaldo leaving Portugal ahead of its match with Denmark, the public disagreement surrounding his role under Jorge Jesus and why the episode creates major questions about the final stage of his international career without yet amounting to a retirement.

In Major League Baseball, the Yankees, White Sox and Padres complete wild-card sweeps, advancing past Boston, Houston and Chic...

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 e...

Yesterday in Sports recaps a busy Monday across the NFL, NBA, WNBA, UEFA Nations League and NHL, beginning with Case Keenum leading Chicago to a surprising 27-7 win over Philadelphia.

Chris Horwedel breaks down Keenum’s first NFL appearance since 2023, a dominant Bears defensive performance and an Eagles offense that struggled throughout the night. The NFL conversation also includes the Giants acquiring J.J. McCarthy from Minnesota, Baker Mayfield’s three-week injury timeline, Justin Jefferson’s ankle sprain and Breece Hall’s quadriceps issue.

In the NBA, Kristaps Porzingis is sidelined indefinitely at the star...

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 sign...

Yesterday in Sports recaps a loaded Saturday across college football, Major League Baseball, international soccer, the NFL, the Presidents Cup and Formula One, beginning with No. 1 Texas surviving a road test at Tennessee.

Chris Horwedel covers Texas’ dominant pass rush, including Colin Simmons tying the school record with five sacks, before turning to the day’s biggest college-football upset as No. 21 Florida knocks off No. 4 Ole Miss. Iowa wins on the final play against Michigan, Oregon beats USC amid concern over Dante Moore’s injury, and the rest of the Top 25 slate gets a complete rundown.

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 Hous...

Yesterday in Sports recaps a busy Thursday across the NFL, Major League Baseball, international soccer, the Presidents Cup and tennis, beginning with Michael Penix Jr.’s return for Atlanta against Green Bay.

Chris Horwedel covers Penix helping the Falcons to a 35-14 win at Lambeau Field, with Bijan Robinson and Drake London producing huge games while Green Bay struggles to establish any rushing attack.

In MLB, four more teams punch postseason tickets as the White Sox, Guardians, Cubs and Padres clinch playoff berths. Milwaukee reaches 100 wins for the first time in franchise history an...

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-c...

Yesterday in Sports recaps a busy Tuesday across the NFL, Major League Baseball, WNBA, NBA and soccer, beginning with the worsening outlook for New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart following his knee injury against the Rams.

Chris Horwedel covers Dart’s MRI results and the possibility of season-ending surgery, along with major NFL injury and roster developments involving Packers tackle Zach Bako-Bewele, Colts receiver Alec Pierce and Darius Slayton.

In MLB, the Tampa Bay Rays clinch the American League East, while the Yankees secure a postseason spot without the division crown. The Dodgers cl...

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 Oriole...

Yesterday in Sports recaps a packed Sunday across the NFL, Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, Major League Baseball, WNBA and cycling, beginning with Chiefs-Colts and Patrick Mahomes’ overtime win in Kansas City.

Chris Horwedel covers Mahomes, Kenneth Walker III and Travis Kelce before turning to Cowboys-Commanders, where Dak Prescott sets a Dallas franchise touchdown record and Washington quarterback Jayden Daniels suffers an elbow injury. The NFL roundup also includes Caleb Williams’ hamstring injury, Eagles-Titans, Packers-Jets, Saints-Ravens, Browns-Buccaneers, Broncos-Jaguars, Raiders-Chargers, Seahawks-Cardinals and 49ers-Dolphins.

In soccer, Manchester City remains perfect after an eight-goal match with...

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 Pr...

Yesterday in Sports recaps a packed Friday across the WNBA, college football, NBA, NFL, Premier League, MLS and Major League Baseball, beginning with Kelsey Mitchell’s record-setting season for the Indiana Fever.

Chris Horwedel covers Mitchell setting a new WNBA single-season scoring record, Caitlin Clark’s 28-point, 14-assist performance, Indiana’s win over Toronto and a potential playoff preview between the New York Liberty and Minnesota Lynx.

In college football, the episode checks in on Texas Tech-Houston, Miami-Wake Forest and Oregon-Portland State, including a record-setting offensive performance from the Ducks.

The NB...

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, Crysta...

Yesterday in Sports recaps a packed Wednesday across Major League Baseball, U.S. Soccer, Manchester United, the NHL, NFL, Campeones Cup and professional tennis, beginning with MLB’s latest labor proposal and the growing possibility of a major collective-bargaining fight.

Chris Horwedel also covers the rapid rise of Cavan Sullivan and reports surrounding his first potential senior United States men’s national team call-up, plus the developing situation between JJ Gabriel and Manchester United’s academy.

On the field, Manchester United’s League Cup night against Brighton headlines English soccer, while Lionel Messi and Inte...

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, wh...

Yesterday in Sports recaps a packed Monday across the NFL, NBA, Major League Baseball, NHL, Premier League, Serie A and UFC, beginning with Chiefs-Broncos and Patrick Mahomes’ return to Kansas City’s lineup.

Chris Horwedel also covers major NFL developments involving Kenneth Walker III, Sam Darnold, Landon Dickerson, Zay Flowers and Ja’Kobi Lane as teams begin preparing for Week 2.

In the NBA, Kawhi Leonard returns to the Toronto Raptors in a major trade with the Clippers, while longtime veteran Taj Gibson announces his retirement and begins the next stage of his career.

Yesterday in Sports recaps a huge Sunday across the NFL, U.S. Open, FIBA Women’s World Cup, NBA, NHL, Premier League, Formula 1, and Major League Baseball, beginning with a record-setting NFL Week 1 slate.

Chris Horwedel covers Bears-Panthers, Bills-Texans, Vikings-Packers, Lions-Saints, Ravens-Colts, Bengals-Buccaneers, Eagles-Commanders, Giants-Cowboys and the rest of Sunday’s NFL action, along with major injury developments involving Kyler Murray, Zay Flowers and Myles Garrett.

At the U.S. Open, Alexander Zverev and Ben Shelton meet for the men’s championship as Shelton tries to end the long American Grand Slam drought.

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Yesterday in Sports recaps a massive Saturday across the U.S. Open, college football, NFL, NHL, Premier League, FIBA Women’s World Cup and Major League Baseball, beginning with Elena Rybakina’s U.S. Open championship and rise to world No. 1.

Chris Horwedel also covers a dramatic college football slate led by Texas-Ohio State, Oregon-Oklahoma State and Michigan-Oklahoma, plus Top 25 results involving Georgia, Notre Dame, Indiana, LSU, Ole Miss, Texas A&M, Alabama, USC, Penn State, Tennessee and more.

In the NFL, Tucker Kraft and Michael Mayer land major extensions, while NHL veteran Chri...

Yesterday in Sports recaps a packed Friday across the U.S. Open, college football, NFL, NHL, European soccer, Major League Baseball and world athletics, beginning with Ben Shelton, Frances Tiafoe and Alexander Zverev as the men’s draw in New York reaches its championship match.

Chris Horwedel also covers the Border War between Missouri and Kansas, plus ranked college football action involving Louisville, Villanova, Virginia and Norfolk State, and Boston College-Rutgers in the annual Red Bandanna Game.

In the NFL, Tua Tagovailoa’s status changes Atlanta’s opener against Pittsburgh, while Chicago works out a...

Yesterday in Sports recaps a packed Thursday across the NFL, U.S. Open, NBA, NHL, Champions League, Major League Baseball, FIBA Women’s World Cup and international soccer, beginning with the NFL’s historic first regular-season game in Australia between the 49ers and Rams.

Chris Horwedel also covers a developing injury situation involving Tua Tagovailoa, Dallas’ extension for Brevyn Spann-Ford and the latest roster movement around the league.

At the U.S. Open, Aryna Sabalenka, Jessica Pegula, Elena Rybakina and Coco Gauff determine the women’s championship matchup as the tournament reaches its final we...

Yesterday in Sports recaps a busy Wednesday across the NFL, U.S. Open, NHL, Champions League, Major League Baseball and the FIBA Women’s World Cup, beginning with the NFL season opener between Seattle and New England and major injury questions involving Sam Darnold and A.J. Brown.

At the U.S. Open, Elena Rybakina, Coco Gauff, Aryna Sabalenka, Jessica Pegula, Alexander Zverev and Karen Khachanov headline the quarterfinal action as both draws move into the semifinals and the women’s number-one ranking changes hands.

NFL and NHL news also includes Tyler Smith’s inju...