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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