Show notes

Yesterday in Sports recaps a packed Friday across the WNBA playoffs, Manchester City’s financial case, international soccer, NBA, NFL and NHL , beginning with a dramatic winner-take-all comeback in San Francisco. Chris Horwedel breaks down Golden State rallying from 16 points down to eliminate Dallas , winning the first playoff series in Valkyries history. Gabby Williams takes over after halftime, while Golden State advances to face defending champion Las Vegas in the semifinals. In England, Manchester City formally appeals the independent commission ruling that found the club guilty of serious financial misconduct. The appeal challenges the underlying verdict rather than simply the eventual punishment, leaving the sanctions phase unresolved while the case moves to a new independent board. International soccer includes France drawing Italy, Belgium beating Turkey and Edin Dzeko closing his Bosnia and Herzegovina career after 152 appearances and 73 goals. Poland also rolls past Romania behind a Robert Lewandowski hat trick. The NBA brings a massive commitment from Detroit, which keeps Jalen Duren on a reported five-year, $200 million deal after his All-Star and All-NBA season. NFL injury news includes Jayden Daniels, Justin Jefferson and Caleb Williams being ruled out, while Cleveland loses Mason Graham for several weeks and Houston gets Nico Collins back. In the NHL, Alex Tuch scores twice in his Washington debut, Boston wins in overtime and the Rangers and Blues post shutouts. The episode closes with a report that Philadelphia plans to move on from interim manager Don Mattingly following the Phillies’ Wild Card exit.