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Yesterday in Sports

Yesterday in Sports is a daily sports recap podcast from Underdog Podcasts, hosted by Chris Horwedel, covering the biggest, weirdest, funniest, and most important stories from the previous day in sports.

In just 5-10 minutes, Chris breaks down the games, headlines, scores, injuries, trades, rumors, upsets, playoff races, championship moments, viral clips, betting angles, and sports stories everyone is talking about — with enough context to explain why it all matters.

This is not just a scoreboard show. Yesterday in Sports is built for fans who want to quickly catch up on what happened last night and understand why it was interesting. Whether it’s the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, college football, college basketball, soccer, UFC, golf, tennis, or whatever else delivered the biggest moment of the day, each episode gives you the stories worth knowing before your group chat, commute, workday, or next sports conversation.

If you missed the games, fell asleep before the late finish, or just want a smart, quick, entertaining way to stay informed, Yesterday in Sports gets you caught up fast.

Subscribe to Yesterday in Sports for daily sports news, sports recaps, scores, highlights, analysis, major headlines, breaking sports stories, betting notes, viral moments, and the most interesting things that happened yesterday in sports.

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France-Morocco, Gauff-Muchová and Tigers Win Jul 10, 2026

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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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Arthur Fery Stuns Wimbledon, Reeve Makes WNBA History Jul 09, 2026

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On this episode of Yesterday in Sports, Chris Horwedel recaps a packed day across Wimbledon, the WNBA, MLB, international baseball growth, and the Tour de France. The show opens at Wimbledon, where British wildcard Arthur Fery continues one of the most improbable Grand Slam runs in recent memory. Fery beats Flavio Cobolli in straight sets to reach the Wimbledon semifinals after entering the tournament ranked 114th in the world. Chris explains the historical weight of the run, with Fery becoming only the fourth male wildcard to reach a Grand Slam semifinal and the first Wimbledon men’s wildcard semifinalist since Goran Ivanišević won the tournament in 2001. He now faces Alexander Zverev, who beat Taylor Fritz in straight sets.

The women’s Wimbledon draw also gets a fresh semifinal feel, as Marta Kostyuk beats Jasmine Paolini to reach her first Wimbledon semifinal, while Linda Nosková defeats Elise Mertens. With Coco Gauff and Karolína Muchová on the other side of the draw, all 4 remaining women are chasing their first Wimbledon title.

In the WNBA, Caitlin Clark returns from a back injury in limited minutes, but the Los Angeles Sparks beat the Indiana Fever behind big games from Nneka Ogwumike, Rae Burrell, and Dearica Hamby. Chris explains the context of Clark’s minutes restriction, Aliyah Boston also missing the game, and why the result matters for a Sparks team trying to stabilize. Cheryl Reeve also makes WNBA history, becoming the league’s all-time regular-season wins leader after Minnesota beats Connecticut. Chris highlights Reeve’s 4 championships with the Lynx and her role in building one of the defining franchises in WNBA history. Golden State also stays hot with a sixth straight win over expansion Toronto.

In MLB, Dylan Cease comes within 3 outs of a no-hitter for Toronto in a dominant 10-0 win over San Francisco, striking out 11 before Heliot Ramos breaks up the bid in the ninth. Kazuma Okamoto hits a first-inning grand slam, while Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and George Springer add late home runs. Chris also covers the Cubs hitting 5 homers against the Orioles, the Rays shutting out the Yankees, the Mets beating the Royals with a 5-run eighth, and Mookie Betts delivering late for the Dodgers.

The episode also looks at Major League Baseball’s push into India through a new partnership with Indian cricket star Suryakumar Yadav. Chris explains why MLB is using cricket as the cultural bridge, why All-Star Week in Philadelphia gives the partnership a launch point, and why the renewed JioStar broadcast deal matters for accessibility and long-term audience growth.

The show closes with the Tour de France, where Olav Kooij wins Stage 5 in Pau for his first Tour stage victory. A late crash splits the peloton and disrupts the sprint setup, but Kooij navigates the chaos to win. Torstein Træen keeps the yellow jersey as the race heads toward the mountains, where Tadej Pogačar, Jonas Vingegaard, and the other general-classification contenders are expected to make their next moves.

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Tyler Tolbert Record, Argentina Comeback and Wimbledon Jul 08, 2026

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On this episode of Yesterday in Sports, Chris Horwedel recaps a wild day across the World Cup, Wimbledon, MLB, WNBA, NBA offseason news, and the Tour de France. The show opens with Argentina’s dramatic 3-2 comeback win over Egypt in Atlanta, where the defending World Cup champions trailed 2-0 with 11 minutes left before Cristian Romero, Lionel Messi, and Enzo Fernández scored late to send Argentina into the quarterfinals. Chris breaks down Egypt’s near-historic upset, Messi’s roller-coaster night, and Argentina’s continued chase to become the first back-to-back World Cup champion since Brazil in 1958 and 1962.

Switzerland also advances, beating Colombia 4-3 on penalties after a tense 0-0 draw in Vancouver. Gregor Kobel saves Cucho Hernández’s attempt, Davinson Sánchez hits the crossbar, and Ruben Vargas scores the decisive penalty to send Switzerland into its first World Cup quarterfinal since 1954. Chris explains why the result is a generational breakthrough for Swiss soccer and sets up a fascinating Argentina-Switzerland quarterfinal.

At Wimbledon, Novak Djokovic survives Félix Auger-Aliassime in the longest Wimbledon quarterfinal ever, moving into his 15th Wimbledon semifinal and 55th Grand Slam semifinal as he continues chasing a record 25th major title. Jannik Sinner also advances to set up a huge Djokovic-Sinner semifinal. On the women’s side, Coco Gauff beats Jessica Pegula to reach her first Wimbledon semifinal, while Karolína Muchová ends Naomi Osaka’s comeback run in straight sets.

In MLB, Tyler Tolbert ties a Major League record with hits in 12 consecutive plate appearances as the Royals beat the Mets 16-12. Ryan O’Hearn makes Pirates history with 3 home runs and 10 RBIs against the Braves, Shohei Ohtani hits his 300th career homer in a Dodgers loss to the Rockies, and the Yankees’ slide continues as Tampa Bay extends its AL East lead.

The show also covers the Dallas Wings beating the New York Liberty behind Jessica Shepard’s triple-double and another strong all-around game from Paige Bueckers. In the NBA developing-report section, Chris looks at Dorian Finney-Smith reportedly heading to the Hornets and Khris Middleton returning to Washington in a multi-team sign-and-trade. The episode closes with the Tour de France, where Mads Pedersen wins Stage 4 and Torstein Træen takes the yellow jersey, becoming just the third Norwegian rider to wear yellow at the Tour.

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USMNT Knocked Out, Spain Ends Portugal’s Run Jul 07, 2026

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On this episode of Yesterday in Sports, Chris Horwedel recaps a huge day across the World Cup, Wimbledon, MLB, WNBA, and the Tour de France. The show opens with Belgium ending the United States’ World Cup run in Seattle with a 4-1 win. Charles De Ketelaere leads Belgium with 2 goals and an assist, while Malik Tillman briefly brings the U.S. level with a free kick before Belgium pulls away. Chris breaks down the disappointment of the USMNT exiting the World Cup on home soil, Christian Pulisic leaving with an ankle issue, and the lingering controversy around FIFA clearing Folarin Balogun to play after his red card suspension.

Spain also advances with a 1-0 stoppage-time win over Portugal in Arlington, as Mikel Merino scores in the 91st minute after a quick move involving Ferran Torres. The loss may mark the end of Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup career, while Spain reaches its first World Cup quarterfinal since winning the tournament in 2010. Chris highlights Lamine Yamal’s continued danger, Spain’s late belief, and the setup for Belgium vs. Spain in the next round.

At Wimbledon, Jasmine Paolini ends Alexandra Eala’s breakthrough run after Eala became the first Filipino player to reach the fourth round of a Grand Slam. On the men’s side, Flavio Cobolli upsets Alex de Minaur, Taylor Fritz advances, and British wildcard Arthur Fery beats Grigor Dimitrov in five sets to become the last British singles player left. Chris also previews a major Tuesday slate featuring Novak Djokovic chasing a record 25th Grand Slam title and Naomi Osaka’s first Wimbledon quarterfinal.

In MLB, the Royals stun the Phillies 15-1 behind 22 hits, tagging Cristopher Sánchez for a career-worst 9 earned runs. The Dodgers survive the Rockies 8-7 in 11 innings as Shohei Ohtani hits his 299th career home run and Dalton Rushing delivers the walk-off single, while the Nationals erase a 5-run deficit to beat the Astros behind James Wood’s grand slam and CJ Abrams’ 3-run homer.

The show also checks in on the WNBA, where Golden State beats Washington, Connecticut edges Minnesota, and Seattle tops Los Angeles behind Flau’jae Johnson. Chris closes with the Tour de France, where Tadej Pogačar wins Stage 3 and takes the yellow jersey from Jonas Vingegaard on countback after bonus seconds, setting up another tense chapter in cycling’s biggest rivalry.

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Norway Stuns Brazil, England Survives Mexico & Balogun Controversy Jul 06, 2026

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On this episode of Yesterday in Sports, Chris Horwedel recaps a loaded day across the World Cup, Wimbledon, MLB, WNBA, Formula 1, and women’s cricket. The show opens with Norway stunning Brazil 2-1 in the World Cup Round of 16, as Erling Haaland scores twice late to send Norway into the quarterfinals for the first time. Brazil had early chances, including a missed penalty from Bruno Guimarães, but Norway stayed compact before Haaland took over. Neymar’s stoppage-time penalty was not enough, and Brazil’s wait for a sixth World Cup title now stretches to 24 years.

England also advances after surviving Mexico 3-2 at the Azteca in one of the most intense games of the tournament. Jude Bellingham scores twice, Harry Kane adds a penalty, and England holds on after Jarell Quansah is sent off in the second half. Mexico gets goals from Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez, but England survives the altitude, crowd, weather delay, and red card to set up a fascinating quarterfinal against Norway.

The developing-report section focuses on the controversy around Folarin Balogun being cleared to play for the United States against Belgium. After Balogun was sent off against Bosnia and Herzegovina, FIFA suspended his one-match ban on probation. Chris breaks down why the decision matters on the field for the USMNT and why reports of political pressure involving Donald Trump, Gianni Infantino, UEFA, and FIFA have turned it into a much larger governance story.

At Wimbledon, Naomi Osaka delivers one of the biggest results of the tournament by beating world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in straight sets to reach her first Wimbledon quarterfinal. With Iga Świątek, Elena Rybakina, and Sabalenka all out, the women’s draw is wide open. Chris also covers Karolína Muchová beating Barbora Krejčíková and Jessica Pegula advancing with a comeback win over Iva Jovic.

In MLB, the Padres snap an eight-game losing streak by beating the Dodgers behind Manny Machado’s three-run homer, JP Sears’ strong start, and Mason Miller’s 22nd save. Eury Pérez takes a perfect game into the eighth inning for the Marlins before Miami survives Oakland, while Joe Ryan leads the Twins past the Yankees as Minnesota wins a series in the Bronx for the first time since 2014.

The show also covers the Indiana Fever beating the Las Vegas Aces without Caitlin Clark, while A’ja Wilson misses another game for Las Vegas. Kelsey Mitchell and Aliyah Boston lead Indiana to a major road win. Chris closes with Charles Leclerc winning the British Grand Prix for Ferrari’s 250th Formula 1 victory and Australia beating England at Lord’s to win the Women’s T20 World Cup unbeaten.

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UCLA $12M NIL Offer, Wimbledon Upsets and World Cup Jul 05, 2026

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On this episode of Yesterday in Sports, Chris Horwedel recaps a busy day across the World Cup, Wimbledon, MLB, NCAA basketball recruiting, and the Tour de France. The show opens with Morocco beating co-host Canada 3-0 in the World Cup Round of 16, as Azzedine Ounahi scores twice and Soufiane Rahimi adds a stoppage-time goal. Chris explains why Morocco’s second straight World Cup quarterfinal appearance proves this is no longer a one-tournament underdog story, while Canada exits with real progress after its first World Cup win and first trip out of the group stage,

France also advances, surviving a physical Paraguay test in Philadelphia with a 1-0 win. Kylian Mbappé scores the winner from the penalty spot for his seventh goal of the tournament and 19th career World Cup goal. Chris breaks down Paraguay’s compact defensive shape, the brutal 102-degree conditions, France’s ability to win ugly, and the setup for a major France-Morocco quarterfinal rematch of the 2022 World Cup semifinal.

At Wimbledon, the women’s draw gets completely shaken up as Alexandra Eala stuns defending champion Iga Świątek in straight sets, becoming the first Filipino player to reach the fourth round of a Grand Slam. Elise Mertens also knocks out Elena Rybakina, opening up the bottom half of the women’s draw. On the men’s side, Arthur Fery delivers one of the wildest stories of the tournament, reaching the fourth round after fighting through nosebleeds and multiple deficits in a five-set win over Zizou Bergs.

In MLB, the Dodgers continue to separate themselves with a 3-0 win over the Padres behind seven shutout innings and 10 strikeouts from Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Freddie Freeman homers, Andy Pages drives in a run, and Los Angeles moves to 10-2 since June 22 while San Diego drops its eighth straight game. The Mariners also make a statement with an 11-0 win over Toronto, as Logan Gilbert dominates, Randy Arozarena hits a grand slam, and Seattle moves into first place in the AL West.

The developing-report section focuses on a potentially market-changing NCAA basketball story: UCLA reportedly offering 17-year-old Barcelona prospect Nikola Kusturica a two-year, $12 million NIL package. Chris explains why that number is stunning in the context of European basketball salaries and why the NCAA may now be competing directly with elite European clubs for top teenage prospects.

The episode closes with the Tour de France, where Jonas Vingegaard takes the yellow jersey after Visma-Lease a Bike wins the opening team time trial in Barcelona. Chris highlights Vingegaard’s early gap over Tadej Pogačar, his comeback from a terrifying 2024 crash, and why the Tour’s biggest rivalry is already engaged from day one.

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Argentina Survives Cape Verde, Egypt Makes History, Liberty Beat Lynx Jul 04, 2026

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On this episode of Yesterday in Sports, Chris Horwedel breaks down a packed day across the sports world, led by a wild World Cup knockout round where Argentina survived a major scare against Cape Verde and Egypt made history with its first-ever World Cup knockout win. Lionel Messi remained the driving force for Argentina with another massive tournament moment, while Cape Verde’s incredible debut run ended with the kind of performance that made them one of the stories of the World Cup.

Chris also covers Colombia’s controlled win over Ghana, the latest from Wimbledon as Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic, Coco Gauff, Aryna Sabalenka, Naomi Osaka, and Jessica Pegula advanced, plus Daniil Medvedev’s upset loss to Jan-Lennard Struff. In the WNBA, Breanna Stewart powered the Liberty past the Lynx and delayed Cheryl Reeve’s all-time wins record chase, while the Aces earned a tough overtime win without A’ja Wilson.

The episode also touches on the Dodgers continuing their strong MLB season, Toronto shutting out Seattle, NBC and Peacock’s upcoming full-day MLB broadcast experiment, and the latest developing reports around LeBron James, the 76ers, and the Lakers. Chris then dives into the Flyers’ massive offer sheet for Anaheim center Leo Carlsson and closes with Japan’s impressive rugby win over Italy.

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Portugal Survives, Paige Bueckers Stars & Switzerland History Jul 03, 2026

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On this episode of Yesterday in Sports, Chris Horwedel recaps a loaded day across the World Cup, WNBA, MLB, NBA rumors, Wimbledon, and women’s cricket. The show opens with Portugal surviving a chaotic World Cup knockout match against Croatia, as Gonçalo Ramos scores a stoppage-time winner after Cristiano Ronaldo’s penalty made him the oldest player ever to score in a World Cup knockout match. Chris breaks down the VAR drama, Croatia’s late heartbreak, and Portugal’s upcoming Round of 16 showdown with Spain.

Spain also advances with one of its cleanest performances of the tournament, beating Austria 3-0 behind two goals from Mikel Oyarzabal, another from Pedro Porro, and a defensive performance that kept Austria without a shot on target. Switzerland makes history as well, beating Algeria 2-0 for its first World Cup knockout win since 1938, ending an 88-year drought behind goals from Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye.

In the WNBA, Paige Bueckers delivers a major homecoming performance in Connecticut, scoring 25 points with 7 assists and 7 rebounds as the Dallas Wings beat the Sun. Chris also covers Azzi Fudd’s late basket, the Wings’ title and MVP context from oddsmakers, and the Washington Mystics upsetting the Atlanta Dream behind Shakira Austin and Kiki Iriafen.

The episode also covers the Dodgers beating the Padres and maintaining their place as World Series favorites, the Cardinals’ win over the Braves, the Rangers beating the Tigers, and why Tarik Skubal remains one of the biggest potential MLB trade-deadline names. In the NBA rumor section, Chris highlights Anfernee Simons reportedly joining the 76ers after the Jaylen Brown trade and LeBron James’ possible destinations. The show closes with Wimbledon updates on Iga Świątek, Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic, Taylor Fritz, and England reaching the Women’s T20 World Cup final.

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Jaylen Brown / Walker Kessler Traded, US Moves On, Belgium/England Survive Jul 02, 2026

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On this episode of Yesterday in Sports, Chris Horwedel recaps a huge day across the NBA, World Cup, NHL, MLB, Wimbledon, and Olympic news. The show opens with a franchise-altering NBA trade, as the Boston Celtics send Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers for Paul George and four draft picks. Chris breaks down what Brown brings to a Sixers core with Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and VJ Edgecombe, while also questioning whether Boston got enough value by moving a Finals MVP to a division rival.

The Lakers also reshaped their roster around Luka Dončić in one afternoon, acquiring Walker Kessler from the Utah Jazz in a sign-and-trade and adding Quentin Grimes, Sandro Mamukelashvili, and Collin Sexton. Chris explains why Kessler’s rim protection, rebounding, and lob-threat ability make him a natural fit next to Luka, while Grimes, Mamukelashvili, and Sexton add shooting, depth, and scoring.

At the World Cup, the United States earns its first knockout-stage win since 2002 by beating Bosnia-Herzegovina, with Folarin Balogun and Malik Tillman scoring. Balogun’s red card means he’ll miss the next match against Belgium, which survived a wild comeback against Senegal on a historic late goal. England also advances after Harry Kane’s late brace against DR Congo, setting up a massive England-Mexico matchup at the Azteca.

The episode also covers the Canadiens signing Ivan Demidov to an eight-year extension, Tarik Skubal becoming the biggest MLB trade-deadline name to watch, Coco Gauff surviving a second-round Wimbledon scare, and the IOC denying separate Olympic team status to Greenland and the Faroe Islands.

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LeBron Leaves Lakers, Kawhi Traded & Mbappé On Fire Jul 01, 2026

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On this episode of Yesterday in Sports, Chris Horwedel recaps a massive day across NBA free agency, the World Cup, MLB, Wimbledon, and NFL rumors. The show opens with LeBron James reportedly leaving the Los Angeles Lakers after eight seasons, setting up one of the biggest late-career decisions in NBA history. Chris breaks down possible fits like Golden State, Cleveland, Miami, and San Antonio, while explaining why the Lakers now have to pivot away from the player who defined their post-Kobe era.

The NBA coverage continues with Kawhi Leonard reportedly returning to the Toronto Raptors in a blockbuster trade centered around Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, multiple first-round picks, a pick swap, and second-rounders. Chris looks at what Kawhi’s return would mean for Toronto, why the Clippers are moving on from the Kawhi-Paul George era, and how the NBA’s new salary cap, apron numbers, and July 6 signing date shape free agency.

At the World Cup, France moves into the last 16 with a dominant win over Sweden as Kylian Mbappé scores twice, tying Lionel Messi for the tournament scoring lead and moving within one goal of Messi’s career World Cup record. Norway also advances behind a late Erling Haaland winner over Ivory Coast, setting up a major Norway-Brazil matchup, while Mexico beats Ecuador to end a 40-year knockout-stage drought in front of a massive home crowd.

The show also covers Bryan Woo setting a Seattle Mariners home scoreless-innings record in a win over the Angels, Serena Williams returning to Wimbledon singles at 44, Ben Shelton’s tough five-set first-round loss, and a developing NFL report around C.J. Stroud’s paused contract extension talks with the Houston Texans.

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