On this episode of Yesterday in Sports, Chris Horwedel recaps the biggest stories from Saturday, June 20th, starting with the Philadelphia Phillies’ wild 15-3 win over the New York Mets. Bryce Harper hit for the first cycle of his MLB career, Kyle Schwarber launched three home runs, and Philadelphia made history by becoming just the second team ever to have one player hit for the cycle and another hit at least three homers in the same game.

The World Cup coverage includes Germany advancing to the knockout stage with a 2-1 win over Ivory Coast behind two late goals from Deniz Undav, Curaçao earning its first-ever World Cup point in a 0-0 draw with Ecuador thanks to Eloy Room’s record-setting 15-save performance, Japan beating Tunisia 4-0 in the 1,000th match in World Cup history, and the Netherlands making a statement with a 5-1 win over Sweden.

Chris also covers Angel Reese becoming the fastest player in WNBA history to reach 1,000 career rebounds as the Atlanta Dream beat the Indiana Fever 113-96, the Carolina Hurricanes celebrating their Stanley Cup championship in Raleigh, and Tarik Skubal emerging as a major MLB trade deadline name to watch. The episode also recaps Oklahoma’s 9-3 win over North Carolina in Game 1 of the Men’s College World Series finals, Taylor Fritz and Frances Tiafoe setting up an all-American grass-court final in Halle, and Australia beating the Netherlands in the Women’s T20 World Cup as Babette de Leede makes associate-nation cricket history.

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On this episode of Yesterday in Sports, Chris Horwedel recaps the biggest stories from the previous day in sports, starting with the United States men’s national team advancing to the Round of 32 at the World Cup after a 2-0 win over Australia in Seattle. With Christian Pulisic out, the USMNT still handled business behind a Cameron Burgess own goal forced by Folarin Balogun and a first-half goal from Alex Freeman, giving the United States a major early tournament milestone.

The World Cup coverage continues with Brazil bouncing back from its opening draw by beating Haiti 3-0 in Philadelphia, led by two goals from Matheus Cunha and another from Vinícius Júnior. Morocco also stayed dangerous in Group C with a 1-0 win over Scotland, while Haiti’s first World Cup appearance since 1974 comes to an end after a memorable return to the tournament.

Chris also covers Jonathan Toews officially announcing his retirement after a legendary NHL career that included three Stanley Cups, a Conn Smythe Trophy, a Selke Trophy, two Olympic gold medals, and a place in the Triple Gold Club. The hockey discussion continues with the Carolina Hurricanes celebrating their second Stanley Cup championship as North Carolina enters “Stanley Cup Summer” and Raleigh prepares for a championship parade.

In the WNBA, the Washington Mystics snapped the New York Liberty’s eight-game winning streak with an 86-83 road upset behind Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron. In MLB, the Athletics pulled off one of the wildest comebacks of the season, beating the Angels 12-11 in 10 innings after overcoming a seven-run deficit. The episode also looks at Brendan Sorsby entering the NFL Supplemental Draft after gambling-related issues, the X Games launching a new team-based X Games League, and the rumor of the day involving LeBron James potentially being in play for the Golden State Warriors.

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On this episode of *Yesterday in Sports*, Chris Horwedel recaps the biggest stories from Thursday, June 18, starting with a historic day at the World Cup as Canada beat Qatar 6-0 in Vancouver for its first-ever men’s World Cup victory. Jonathan David scored a hat trick, Cyle Larin opened the scoring, Nathan Saliba added a free kick, and Canada moved top of the group on goal difference, though the win was tempered by Ismaël Koné’s serious leg injury.

The World Cup coverage continues with Switzerland’s 4-1 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina behind a breakout two-goal performance from 20-year-old Johan Manzambi, Mexico becoming the first team to reach the knockout stage after a 1-0 win over South Korea, and South Africa staying alive with a 1-1 draw against Czechia.

Chris also breaks down a busy WNBA slate, including Atlanta’s 108-101 win over Indiana in a Caitlin Clark-Angel Reese matchup that showed why the Dream look like a real playoff team. The Commissioner’s Cup final is now set between the Las Vegas Aces and New York Liberty, with A’ja Wilson leading the Aces past Phoenix.

Elsewhere, the NHL futures market resets after Carolina’s Stanley Cup win, the Mets beat the Phillies behind two Juan Soto home runs, the White Sox stunned the Yankees on Andrew Benintendi’s pinch-hit grand slam, Alexandra Eala upset Elena Rybakina at the Berlin Open, an elephant oracle picked Germany to beat Ivory Coast, and Liverpool’s reported chase for RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande became the transfer rumor to watch.

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On this episode of Yesterday in Sports, Chris Horwedel recaps the biggest stories from Wednesday, June 17, starting with a wild day at the World Cup. DR Congo shocked Portugal with a 1-1 draw in Houston, earning its first World Cup point in 52 years behind Yoane Wissa’s historic equalizer. Colombia took early control of Group K with a 3-1 win over Uzbekistan, while England opened with a 4-2 win over Croatia behind two goals from Harry Kane and a strong second-half performance from Jude Bellingham.

The show also covers Ghana’s dramatic 1-0 win over Panama, growing fan frustration over FIFA’s new World Cup hydration breaks, and why those stoppages could become a major tournament storyline. Chris then shifts to the WNBA, where the league announced it will expand the regular season from 44 to 50 games beginning in 2027 as it continues toward major growth with new teams in Toronto, Portland, Cleveland, Detroit, and Philadelphia.

Elsewhere, North Carolina and Oklahoma punched their tickets to the Men’s College World Series final, the Yankees stayed hot with a 10-5 win over the White Sox despite Aaron Judge’s injury absence, and Vincent Trocheck became an NHL offseason name to watch as Rangers trade speculation builds.

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Yesterday in Sports recaps a loaded day across the World Cup, NBA, WNBA, MLB, college baseball, and the MLB trade market. Chris Horwedel opens with Lionel Messi’s historic hat trick in Argentina’s 3-0 World Cup win over Algeria, as Messi reaches 200 international appearances and ties Miroslav Klose for the most goals in men’s World Cup history. The episode also covers Kylian Mbappé scoring twice in France’s 3-1 win over Senegal, passing Olivier Giroud as France’s all-time leading scorer and moving closer to the World Cup goals record.

Chris also breaks down the massive TV ratings from the Knicks-Spurs NBA Finals, including New York’s first championship in 53 years and why a strong Knicks team matters for the NBA. In the WNBA, the Indiana Fever’s record-setting win over the Toronto Tempo highlights a balanced attack led by Kelsey Mitchell, Caitlin Clark, Aliyah Boston, and Sophie Cunningham.

Plus, the Dodgers edge the Rays behind Shohei Ohtani’s home run, West Virginia keeps its College World Series run alive with a dominant win over Troy, and the San Francisco Giants could become a major MLB trade deadline team with Rafael Devers, Willy Adames, Matt Chapman, and Luis Arraez all worth watching.

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Yesterday in Sports opens with the biggest World Cup story of the day: Cape Verde holding Spain to a 0-0 draw in Atlanta behind a brilliant performance from 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha.

The Cape Verde-Spain recap continues with Spain’s 27 shots, Cape Verde’s first-ever World Cup match and first-ever World Cup point, and why the expanded tournament can create memorable underdog moments.

Group H gets messier as Uruguay and Saudi Arabia draw 1-1, putting extra pressure on Spain and showing how quickly a World Cup group can become unpredictable.

Belgium’s 1-1 draw with Egypt in Seattle is covered, including Emam Ashour’s opening goal, Romelu Lukaku’s instant impact off the bench, and concerns about Belgium moving beyond its golden-generation peak.

WNBA coverage begins with the Dallas Wings’ 96-66 win over the Las Vegas Aces, led by Arike Ogunbowale, Azzi Fudd, and Jessica Shepard, as Dallas continues to look like a serious playoff threat.

The Wings-Aces breakdown continues with Dallas’ second-quarter run, hot three-point shooting, defensive pressure, and the importance of beating Las Vegas for the second time this season.

Minnesota Lynx vs. Portland recap highlights Minnesota’s 107-74 win, Natasha Howard’s strong night, seven Lynx players scoring in double figures, and 22 forced turnovers.

Golden State Valkyries vs. Los Angeles Sparks recap covers Golden State’s 78-58 win, the first three-game winning streak in franchise history, Gabby Williams’ scoring, Kaila Charles’ bench production, and strong defense on Kelsey Plum.

MLB coverage shifts to Dodgers vs. Rays, where Los Angeles beat Tampa Bay 4-3 behind Miguel Rojas’ pinch-hit homer, a comeback effort, and Tanner Scott closing out the win.

The Dodgers-Rays discussion frames Los Angeles as a veteran-heavy contender that keeps finding ways to win close games, even against quality opponents like Tampa Bay.

Formula 1 coverage focuses on Lewis Hamilton’s first Ferrari win in Barcelona, his 106th career victory, and the growing conversation around whether he has reentered the championship race.

The F1 segment continues with Hamilton’s title picture, Ferrari’s improved pace, Mercedes’ public comments, and the broader drama of Hamilton in Ferrari red becoming a real championship storyline.

Nico Hülkenberg’s unusual Barcelona retirement is covered, with gravel from another car triggering an emergency electrical cutoff switch and ending his Audi’s race in bizarre fashion.

The episode wraps by recapping the day’s biggest stories: Cape Verde stunning Spain, Belgium surviving Egypt, Dallas making a WNBA statement, Golden State building momentum, the Dodgers doing Dodgers things, and Hamilton’s Ferrari breakthrough.

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0:20 – Carolina Hurricanes win the Stanley Cup, closing out the Vegas Golden Knights with a 3-0 Game 6 shutout in Las Vegas. The episode breaks down Carolina’s structure, pressure, Brandon Bussi’s shutout, Jordan Staal’s Conn Smythe win, and Rod Brind’Amour’s full-circle championship story.

2:05 – New York Knicks celebrate their first NBA championship since 1973 after beating the San Antonio Spurs in five games. Jalen Brunson’s Finals MVP performance, the Knicks’ defensive identity, the long title drought, and Thursday’s Manhattan parade all get covered.

3:45 – UFC Freedom 250 makes history on the White House lawn, with Justin Gaethje winning the lightweight title and Ciryl Gane capturing the interim heavyweight belt. The episode covers the strange setting, title-fight stakes, political spectacle, weather delays, and the event’s one-of-a-kind atmosphere.

5:35 – Netherlands and Japan play one of the best World Cup matches of the tournament so far, a 2-2 draw in Arlington. Japan’s late equalizer, growing international reputation, tactical maturity, and Jameis Winston joining Japanese fans in cleaning the stadium are highlighted.

7:10 – New York Liberty continue their WNBA surge with an 86-64 win over the Washington Mystics, their seventh straight victory. Jonquel Jones, Breanna Stewart’s dominant two-way performance, and another Commissioner’s Cup championship appearance are discussed.

8:20 – The sports world remembers former NFL pass rusher Aldon Smith, who died at 36. The episode reflects on his explosive start with the 49ers, his franchise-record 2012 season, off-field struggles, and later efforts to help younger athletes understand the pressures of pro sports.

9:40 – NBA offseason rumor watch focuses on reports linking Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat. The episode looks at Milwaukee’s decision point, Miami’s potential frontcourt fit with Giannis and Bam Adebayo, and why the Heat always seem to linger around major superstar movement.

11:10 – The show wraps by recapping the day’s biggest stories: Carolina’s Stanley Cup, the Knicks’ NBA title celebration, UFC’s White House spectacle, Japan’s World Cup statement, the Liberty’s continued rise, Aldon Smith’s legacy, and the Giannis-to-Miami rumor.

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