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.

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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.

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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.

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On this episode of Yesterday in Sports, Chris Horwedel recaps a packed day across Wimbledon, the WNBA, MLB, the NBA coaching carousel, and one of the weekend’s best soccer stories. The show opens at Wimbledon, where Jannik Sinner successfully defends his men’s singles title by beating Alexander Zverev in 4 sets. After dropping the opening-set tiebreak, Sinner answers with a dominant second-set breaker, eventually earning the first service break of the match late in the third set and taking control from there. Chris highlights Sinner’s second straight Wimbledon championship, fifth Grand Slam title, and the fact that neither Novak Djokovic nor Zverev broke his serve in the tournament’s final 2 rounds.

In the WNBA, the Indiana Fever make a major statement by beating the Las Vegas Aces 109-75. Kelsey Mitchell scores 27 points and becomes just the fifth player in WNBA history to record at least 25 points in 6 straight games, joining A’ja Wilson, Tina Charles, Arike Ogunbowale, and Maya Moore. Caitlin Clark adds 12 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists in limited minutes, while Sophie Cunningham scores 20 as Indiana hits 14 three-pointers. Chris explains why beating Las Vegas twice in just over a week suggests the Fever may have found a matchup formula that could matter later in the season.

The show also runs through Sunday’s WNBA scoreboard, including the Toronto Tempo edging the New York Liberty, the Washington Mystics beating the Seattle Storm despite a big scoring night from Natisha Hiedeman, and the Dallas Wings extending their winning streak to 5 games with a win over the Chicago Sky.

In Major League Baseball, the Boston Red Sox enter the All-Star break as the hottest team in the sport after completing a perfect 9-game road trip. Boston beats the Mets 3-2 in 10 innings, rallying from a 2-0 ninth-inning deficit after a Francisco Lindor error opens the door. Andruw Monasterio draws a bases-loaded walk, Jarren Duran ties the game, and Anthony Seigler drives in the winner with a sacrifice fly. Chris breaks down why Boston’s road sweep of the Angels, White Sox, and Mets is more than a brief hot streak, with the pitching stabilizing and the lineup producing late in close games.

Chris also covers the rest of Sunday’s MLB scoreboard, including the Pirates’ 10-run inning against Milwaukee, the Yankees beating Washington, the Orioles sweeping Kansas City, Zack Wheeler striking out 10 in a Phillies shutout of Detroit, Texas walking off Houston, San Diego rallying past Toronto, and Arizona sweeping the Dodgers at Dodger Stadium.

The episode then shifts to an NBA coaching report, with ESPN reporting that the Golden State Warriors have agreed to hire Frank Vogel as Steve Kerr’s associate head coach. Chris explains why Vogel’s championship experience, defensive background, and time as a head coach with the Pacers, Magic, Lakers, and Suns could matter for a Warriors team trying to maximize another postseason run with an aging core.

The show closes with Cristo Fernández, best known as Dani Rojas from Ted Lasso, making his professional soccer debut for El Paso Locomotive in a USL Cup match against New Mexico United. Chris highlights Fernández’s real soccer background, injuries that shifted him toward acting, his return to the field at age 35, and why the story is less about the result and more about taking a longer route back to a dream.

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On this episode of Yesterday in Sports, Chris Horwedel recaps Argentina and England surviving extra-time World Cup quarterfinals, Linda Nosková winning Wimbledon, Minnesota strengthening its WNBA lead, and major updates from MLB, soccer transfers, and the Tour de France. The show opens with England beating Norway 2-1 in Miami behind 2 goals from Jude Bellingham. Andreas Schjelderup gives Norway the lead before Bellingham equalizes and then scores again in extra time, sending England to its first World Cup semifinal since 2018. Chris breaks down England’s uneven performance, Erling Haaland’s ruled-out goal, the extreme heat, Thomas Tuchel’s concerns, and the controversy around whether an overhead camera wire affected the buildup to Bellingham’s equalizer.

Argentina also advances after a tense 3-1 extra-time win over Switzerland in Kansas City. Alexis Mac Allister scores from a Lionel Messi corner before Dan Ndoye equalizes for Switzerland. The match turns when Breel Embolo receives a second yellow after a VAR review, forcing Switzerland to play with 10 men. Julián Álvarez eventually scores the winner in the 112th minute before Lautaro Martínez adds a late third. Chris sets up a huge Argentina-England semifinal, with Messi chasing back-to-back World Cup titles and England trying to reach its first final since 1966.

At Wimbledon, Linda Nosková wins her first Grand Slam title by beating Karolína Muchová in 3 sets. Nosková dominates early, nearly loses the match after missing 5 championship points in the second set, then resets to close it out in the third. She becomes the third Czech woman in 4 years to win Wimbledon and the youngest women’s champion at the tournament since Petra Kvitová in 2011. Chris also previews the men’s final between defending champion Jannik Sinner and French Open winner Alexander Zverev.

In the WNBA, Minnesota beats New York 90-85 behind Kayla McBride and rookie Olivia Miles, improving to 17-6 and strengthening its place near the top of the standings. Portland also beats Atlanta as the expansion Fire put 7 players in double figures, showing real offensive balance and progress.

The episode also covers the Miami Marlins reportedly considering buying at the MLB trade deadline, including potential interest in a third baseman, back-end starter, and high-leverage reliever. In soccer transfer news, Bruno Guimarães remains a major Premier League story after reports that he would like the opportunity to join Arsenal if Newcastle receives an acceptable offer.

The show closes with the Tour de France, where Tim Merlier wins his second straight sprint stage, Tadej Pogačar keeps the yellow jersey, and organizers shorten Stage 9 because of extreme heat in the Corrèze region.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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