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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On this episode of Yesterday in Sports, Chris Horwedel recaps a wild day across the World Cup, Wimbledon, MLB, WNBA, NBA offseason news, and the Tour de France. The show opens with Argentina’s dramatic 3-2 comeback win over Egypt in Atlanta, where the defending World Cup champions trailed 2-0 with 11 minutes left before Cristian Romero, Lionel Messi, and Enzo Fernández scored late to send Argentina into the quarterfinals. Chris breaks down Egypt’s near-historic upset, Messi’s roller-coaster night, and Argentina’s continued chase to become the first back-to-back World Cup champion since Brazil in 1958 and 1962.

Switzerland also advances, beating Colombia 4-3 on penalties after a tense 0-0 draw in Vancouver. Gregor Kobel saves Cucho Hernández’s attempt, Davinson Sánchez hits the crossbar, and Ruben Vargas scores the decisive penalty to send Switzerland into its first World Cup quarterfinal since 1954. Chris explains why the result is a generational breakthrough for Swiss soccer and sets up a fascinating Argentina-Switzerland quarterfinal.

At Wimbledon, Novak Djokovic survives Félix Auger-Aliassime in the longest Wimbledon quarterfinal ever, moving into his 15th Wimbledon semifinal and 55th Grand Slam semifinal as he continues chasing a record 25th major title. Jannik Sinner also advances to set up a huge Djokovic-Sinner semifinal. On the women’s side, Coco Gauff beats Jessica Pegula to reach her first Wimbledon semifinal, while Karolína Muchová ends Naomi Osaka’s comeback run in straight sets.

In MLB, Tyler Tolbert ties a Major League record with hits in 12 consecutive plate appearances as the Royals beat the Mets 16-12. Ryan O’Hearn makes Pirates history with 3 home runs and 10 RBIs against the Braves, Shohei Ohtani hits his 300th career homer in a Dodgers loss to the Rockies, and the Yankees’ slide continues as Tampa Bay extends its AL East lead.

The show also covers the Dallas Wings beating the New York Liberty behind Jessica Shepard’s triple-double and another strong all-around game from Paige Bueckers. In the NBA developing-report section, Chris looks at Dorian Finney-Smith reportedly heading to the Hornets and Khris Middleton returning to Washington in a multi-team sign-and-trade. The episode closes with the Tour de France, where Mads Pedersen wins Stage 4 and Torstein Træen takes the yellow jersey, becoming just the third Norwegian rider to wear yellow at the Tour.

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On this episode of Yesterday in Sports, Chris Horwedel recaps a huge day across the World Cup, Wimbledon, MLB, WNBA, and the Tour de France. The show opens with Belgium ending the United States’ World Cup run in Seattle with a 4-1 win. Charles De Ketelaere leads Belgium with 2 goals and an assist, while Malik Tillman briefly brings the U.S. level with a free kick before Belgium pulls away. Chris breaks down the disappointment of the USMNT exiting the World Cup on home soil, Christian Pulisic leaving with an ankle issue, and the lingering controversy around FIFA clearing Folarin Balogun to play after his red card suspension.

Spain also advances with a 1-0 stoppage-time win over Portugal in Arlington, as Mikel Merino scores in the 91st minute after a quick move involving Ferran Torres. The loss may mark the end of Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup career, while Spain reaches its first World Cup quarterfinal since winning the tournament in 2010. Chris highlights Lamine Yamal’s continued danger, Spain’s late belief, and the setup for Belgium vs. Spain in the next round.

At Wimbledon, Jasmine Paolini ends Alexandra Eala’s breakthrough run after Eala became the first Filipino player to reach the fourth round of a Grand Slam. On the men’s side, Flavio Cobolli upsets Alex de Minaur, Taylor Fritz advances, and British wildcard Arthur Fery beats Grigor Dimitrov in five sets to become the last British singles player left. Chris also previews a major Tuesday slate featuring Novak Djokovic chasing a record 25th Grand Slam title and Naomi Osaka’s first Wimbledon quarterfinal.

In MLB, the Royals stun the Phillies 15-1 behind 22 hits, tagging Cristopher Sánchez for a career-worst 9 earned runs. The Dodgers survive the Rockies 8-7 in 11 innings as Shohei Ohtani hits his 299th career home run and Dalton Rushing delivers the walk-off single, while the Nationals erase a 5-run deficit to beat the Astros behind James Wood’s grand slam and CJ Abrams’ 3-run homer.

The show also checks in on the WNBA, where Golden State beats Washington, Connecticut edges Minnesota, and Seattle tops Los Angeles behind Flau’jae Johnson. Chris closes with the Tour de France, where Tadej Pogačar wins Stage 3 and takes the yellow jersey from Jonas Vingegaard on countback after bonus seconds, setting up another tense chapter in cycling’s biggest rivalry.

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On this episode of Yesterday in Sports, Chris Horwedel recaps a loaded day across the World Cup, Wimbledon, MLB, WNBA, Formula 1, and women’s cricket. The show opens with Norway stunning Brazil 2-1 in the World Cup Round of 16, as Erling Haaland scores twice late to send Norway into the quarterfinals for the first time. Brazil had early chances, including a missed penalty from Bruno Guimarães, but Norway stayed compact before Haaland took over. Neymar’s stoppage-time penalty was not enough, and Brazil’s wait for a sixth World Cup title now stretches to 24 years.

England also advances after surviving Mexico 3-2 at the Azteca in one of the most intense games of the tournament. Jude Bellingham scores twice, Harry Kane adds a penalty, and England holds on after Jarell Quansah is sent off in the second half. Mexico gets goals from Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez, but England survives the altitude, crowd, weather delay, and red card to set up a fascinating quarterfinal against Norway.

The developing-report section focuses on the controversy around Folarin Balogun being cleared to play for the United States against Belgium. After Balogun was sent off against Bosnia and Herzegovina, FIFA suspended his one-match ban on probation. Chris breaks down why the decision matters on the field for the USMNT and why reports of political pressure involving Donald Trump, Gianni Infantino, UEFA, and FIFA have turned it into a much larger governance story.

At Wimbledon, Naomi Osaka delivers one of the biggest results of the tournament by beating world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in straight sets to reach her first Wimbledon quarterfinal. With Iga Świątek, Elena Rybakina, and Sabalenka all out, the women’s draw is wide open. Chris also covers Karolína Muchová beating Barbora Krejčíková and Jessica Pegula advancing with a comeback win over Iva Jovic.

In MLB, the Padres snap an eight-game losing streak by beating the Dodgers behind Manny Machado’s three-run homer, JP Sears’ strong start, and Mason Miller’s 22nd save. Eury Pérez takes a perfect game into the eighth inning for the Marlins before Miami survives Oakland, while Joe Ryan leads the Twins past the Yankees as Minnesota wins a series in the Bronx for the first time since 2014.

The show also covers the Indiana Fever beating the Las Vegas Aces without Caitlin Clark, while A’ja Wilson misses another game for Las Vegas. Kelsey Mitchell and Aliyah Boston lead Indiana to a major road win. Chris closes with Charles Leclerc winning the British Grand Prix for Ferrari’s 250th Formula 1 victory and Australia beating England at Lord’s to win the Women’s T20 World Cup unbeaten.

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On this episode of Yesterday in Sports, Chris Horwedel recaps a busy day across the World Cup, Wimbledon, MLB, NCAA basketball recruiting, and the Tour de France. The show opens with Morocco beating co-host Canada 3-0 in the World Cup Round of 16, as Azzedine Ounahi scores twice and Soufiane Rahimi adds a stoppage-time goal. Chris explains why Morocco’s second straight World Cup quarterfinal appearance proves this is no longer a one-tournament underdog story, while Canada exits with real progress after its first World Cup win and first trip out of the group stage,

France also advances, surviving a physical Paraguay test in Philadelphia with a 1-0 win. Kylian Mbappé scores the winner from the penalty spot for his seventh goal of the tournament and 19th career World Cup goal. Chris breaks down Paraguay’s compact defensive shape, the brutal 102-degree conditions, France’s ability to win ugly, and the setup for a major France-Morocco quarterfinal rematch of the 2022 World Cup semifinal.

At Wimbledon, the women’s draw gets completely shaken up as Alexandra Eala stuns defending champion Iga Świątek in straight sets, becoming the first Filipino player to reach the fourth round of a Grand Slam. Elise Mertens also knocks out Elena Rybakina, opening up the bottom half of the women’s draw. On the men’s side, Arthur Fery delivers one of the wildest stories of the tournament, reaching the fourth round after fighting through nosebleeds and multiple deficits in a five-set win over Zizou Bergs.

In MLB, the Dodgers continue to separate themselves with a 3-0 win over the Padres behind seven shutout innings and 10 strikeouts from Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Freddie Freeman homers, Andy Pages drives in a run, and Los Angeles moves to 10-2 since June 22 while San Diego drops its eighth straight game. The Mariners also make a statement with an 11-0 win over Toronto, as Logan Gilbert dominates, Randy Arozarena hits a grand slam, and Seattle moves into first place in the AL West.

The developing-report section focuses on a potentially market-changing NCAA basketball story: UCLA reportedly offering 17-year-old Barcelona prospect Nikola Kusturica a two-year, $12 million NIL package. Chris explains why that number is stunning in the context of European basketball salaries and why the NCAA may now be competing directly with elite European clubs for top teenage prospects.

The episode closes with the Tour de France, where Jonas Vingegaard takes the yellow jersey after Visma-Lease a Bike wins the opening team time trial in Barcelona. Chris highlights Vingegaard’s early gap over Tadej Pogačar, his comeback from a terrifying 2024 crash, and why the Tour’s biggest rivalry is already engaged from day one.

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On this episode of Yesterday in Sports, Chris Horwedel breaks down a packed day across the sports world, led by a wild World Cup knockout round where Argentina survived a major scare against Cape Verde and Egypt made history with its first-ever World Cup knockout win. Lionel Messi remained the driving force for Argentina with another massive tournament moment, while Cape Verde’s incredible debut run ended with the kind of performance that made them one of the stories of the World Cup.

Chris also covers Colombia’s controlled win over Ghana, the latest from Wimbledon as Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic, Coco Gauff, Aryna Sabalenka, Naomi Osaka, and Jessica Pegula advanced, plus Daniil Medvedev’s upset loss to Jan-Lennard Struff. In the WNBA, Breanna Stewart powered the Liberty past the Lynx and delayed Cheryl Reeve’s all-time wins record chase, while the Aces earned a tough overtime win without A’ja Wilson.

The episode also touches on the Dodgers continuing their strong MLB season, Toronto shutting out Seattle, NBC and Peacock’s upcoming full-day MLB broadcast experiment, and the latest developing reports around LeBron James, the 76ers, and the Lakers. Chris then dives into the Flyers’ massive offer sheet for Anaheim center Leo Carlsson and closes with Japan’s impressive rugby win over Italy.

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