Keenum Shocks Eagles and Giants Land J.J. McCarthy

Yesterday in Sports recaps a busy Monday across the NFL, NBA, WNBA, UEFA Nations League and NHL, beginning with Case Keenum leading Chicago to a surprising 27-7 win over Philadelphia.

Chris Horwedel breaks down Keenum’s first NFL appearance since 2023, a dominant Bears defensive performance and an Eagles offense that struggled throughout the night. The NFL conversation also includes the Giants acquiring J.J. McCarthy from Minnesota, Baker Mayfield’s three-week injury timeline, Justin Jefferson’s ankle sprain and Breece Hall’s quadriceps issue.

In the NBA, Kristaps Porzingis is sidelined indefinitely at the start of Warriors camp because of an undisclosed health issue, while Stephen Curry enters camp without restrictions. Toronto officially introduces Kawhi Leonard following his trade from the Clippers, and Brandon Ingram remains sidelined after heel surgery and a partially torn Achilles.

The WNBA announces Olivia Miles as unanimous Rookie of the Year after her record-setting season with Minnesota, while Cheryl Reeve earns Coach of the Year for a record fifth time.

International soccer brings late Nations League drama as Michael Olise scores in the 88th minute to give France a 1-0 win over Belgium, while Italy responds with a 4-1 victory over Türkiye.

The episode closes with Carolina’s unresolved contract dispute involving restricted free-agent defenseman Alexander Nikishin, who has requested a trade and remains away from Hurricanes camp. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.