NFL QB Injuries, MLB Race and Spain’s Big Deal

Yesterday in Sports recaps a busy Monday across the NFL, Major League Baseball, WNBA, NBA, international soccer, NHL and Formula One, beginning with Rams-Giants and Matthew Stafford’s four-touchdown performance in Los Angeles.

Chris Horwedel covers Stafford and Davante Adams leading the Rams, along with the potentially significant Jaxson Dart knee injury. The NFL injury report also brings firm updates on Jayden Daniels and Caleb Williams, while Michael Penix Jr. is officially returning to Atlanta’s starting lineup and Philadelphia reportedly reunites with Zach Ertz following Dallas Goedert’s injury.

In MLB, the Orioles and Blue Jays remain alive in the American League wild-card race, Toronto gets Trey Yesavage back from the injured list and Detroit welcomes River Ryan back to the majors following Tommy John surgery. San Francisco-Minnesota rounds out Monday’s limited baseball schedule.

The WNBA playoff picture changes again as Atlanta beats New York, while Phoenix-Dallas features a dramatic finish involving Kahleah Copper and Paige Bueckers. In the NBA, longtime French forward Nicolas Batum retires after 18 seasons.

International soccer features Spain giving World Cup-winning coach Luis de la Fuente a historic six-year extension through 2032, while the USMNT replaces injured Ricardo Pepi with Damion Downs for its upcoming friendlies.

The episode closes with Sam Steel’s new Dallas Stars contract, NHL preseason results and Formula One approving shorter Grand Prix distances beginning in 2027.

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