Yesterday in Sports recaps a busy Thursday across the NFL, USMNT, NHL, NBA, Europa League and Major League Baseball, beginning with Bills-Lions and the first regular-season game at Buffalo’s new stadium.

Chris Horwedel breaks down Josh Allen, James Cook, Dalton Kincaid, Jared Goff and Amon-Ra St. Brown, along with injury developments involving DJ Moore and Ed Oliver.

In soccer, Cavan Sullivan’s first senior United States men’s national-team call-up becomes official as Mauricio Pochettino begins evaluating players for the 2030 World Cup cycle. The Europa League also returns with Juventus, Besiktas, Marseille, Crystal Palace, Bournemouth, Real Sociedad, Celtic and more in action.

The NHL brings another chapter in the Connor Hellebuyck-Winnipeg Jets standoff, while Alex Ovechkin addresses his appearance in a United Russia campaign advertisement. In the NBA, the Pelicans reach a new agreement with Saddiq Bey.

Around MLB, the Dodgers, Brewers, White Sox, Guardians, Astros, Rangers, Rays, Padres, Diamondbacks, Phillies and Mets headline another consequential night in the playoff races.

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