Yesterday in Sports Yesterday in Sports

Lakers $12.5B Sale, Russell Westbrook Retires and Alex Bregman’s Big Night

Aug 13, 2026 · 8m

Summary

Chris Horwadel covers the record $12.5 billion sale of the Lakers to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner, alongside Russell Westbrook’s retirement as the NBA’s triple-double king. In soccer, PSG won the UEFA Super Cup, Xavi Hernandez became the Netherlands’ new coach, and Chelsea and Man City made key signings. The episode also highlights Alex Bregman’s career-best MLB performance, WNBA results, and Sarah Curtis setting a world record in swimming.

Topics discussed

Introduction to Yesterday in Sports Lakers sold for record $12.5 billion Russell Westbrook announces retirement PSG wins UEFA Super Cup; teen scores Xavi appointed Netherlands coach Chelsea and Man City transfer news Panthers sign Darren Waller WNBA game results recap MLB scores and Bregman's career highs Sarah Curtis sets swimming world record
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