Dodgers Slide, FIFA Crisis and O’Cyrus Torrence Extension

On this episode of Yesterday in Sports, Chris Horwedel covers a packed Friday across Major League Baseball, the NFL, WNBA, NBA, international soccer and cycling.MLB takes center stage with Dodgers-Diamondbacks, Red Sox-Athletics, Yankees-Braves, Cubs-Royals, Mets-Pirates, Guardians-White Sox, Twins-Brewers, Angels-Marlins, Nationals-Reds, Astros-Padres, Rangers-Orioles, Cardinals-Rockies, Blue Jays-Phillies, Rays-Mariners and Giants-Tigers. The episode also examines Los Angeles’ extended skid, Boston’s surge and the latest pitching and injury developments around Arizona.In the NFL, Buffalo secures offensive lineman O’Cyrus Torrence with a major four-year extension, keeping one of Josh Allen’s most dependable blockers under contract through 2030. New Orleans also reportedly moves toward adding veteran linebacker Deion Jones for additional defensive depth.The WNBA section covers Washington-Atlanta, Connecticut-Phoenix and Golden State-Dallas. Chris looks at the Mystics’ increasingly effective defensive identity, Atlanta’s latest matchup and important performances involving Shakira Austin, Allisha Gray, Kelsey Plum, Veronica Burton and Paige Bueckers.NBA news includes Knicks prospect Jack Kayil signing a long-term deal with Alba Berlin while New York retains his NBA rights and allows the young guard to continue developing overseas.In soccer, the Bruno Guimarães transfer saga continues as Arsenal and Newcastle remain at the center of reports surrounding the Brazilian midfielder’s future. Atlanta United also adds young Uruguayan midfielder Mauricio Amaro.FIFA’s governance crisis escalates with Norwegian federation president Lise Klaveness publicly calling for Gianni Infantino to resign following the collapse of FIFA’s proposed private-investment plan.The show also covers Leagues Cup matches involving Columbus-Pachuca, Cincinnati-Pumas and Tigres-Minnesota before closing with a pivotal mountain stage of the Tour de France Femmes on Mont Ventoux. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.