On this episode of Yesterday in Sports, Chris Horwedel recaps a packed sports day across the NBA, NFL, WNBA, World Cup, NHL, and MLB. The show opens with Austin Reaves reportedly landing a record-setting 4-year, $185 million maximum contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, the richest deal ever for an undrafted NBA player, as he remains part of the core alongside Luka Dončić.

Chris also covers the growing controversy around Micah Nori’s unusual Portland Trail Blazers coaching contract, with NBA coaches and the National Basketball Coaches Association pushing back on what they see as a dangerous precedent for first-time head coaches. In the NFL, Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold faces serious felony charges in Florida connected to an alleged kidnapping and robbery case, with the legal process and possible NFL discipline now looming.

The episode also breaks down Round 2 of the NBA Draft, including Bruce Thornton, Richie Saunders, Isaiah Evans, Henri Veesaar, Felix Okpara, and Vsevolod Ishchenko. In the WNBA, Aliyah Boston, Caitlin Clark, A’ja Wilson, Paige Bueckers, and Breanna Stewart headline the latest All-Star voting returns. World Cup coverage includes Mexico finishing group play in dominant form and Canada advancing to the knockout round for the first time in men’s World Cup history. Chris also covers Alex Tuch’s move to the Washington Capitals and LaMelo Ball being traded from the Charlotte Hornets to the Minnesota Timberwolves in one of the biggest NBA moves of the week.

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On this episode of Yesterday in Sports, Chris Horwedel recaps a loaded day across the NBA, World Cup, NFL, MLB, and more. The show starts with the 2026 NBA Draft, where AJ Dybantsa goes No. 1 overall to the Washington Wizards, becoming the first BYU player ever selected first. Chris also covers Darryn Peterson to Utah, Cameron Boozer to Memphis, Caleb Wilson to Chicago, Keaton Wagler to the Clippers, and Milwaukee beginning its post-Giannis rebuild with new draft capital.

The World Cup coverage focuses on Cristiano Ronaldo ending his major-tournament goal drought in historic fashion as Portugal gets back on track against Uzbekistan. Chris also highlights Colombia advancing from Group K, Daniel Muñoz’s key moment, and how Portugal-Colombia now becomes an important match for seeding and momentum.

The NFL segment centers on the league canceling the 2026 Supplemental Draft, putting Brendan Sorsby’s path to the NFL on pause and raising bigger questions about whether the supplemental process remains a real route for eligible players. Chris also covers Kyle Pitts signing a major extension with the Atlanta Falcons, the Phillies’ wild ninth-inning comeback against the Nationals, and a kind, personal note on ESPN draft analyst Matt Miller after reports of his serious car accident and expected recovery.

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On this episode of *Yesterday in Sports*, Chris Horwedel recaps a packed day across the NBA, World Cup, College World Series, NFL, MLB, WNBA, and NHL. The show opens with a massive NBA offseason shakeup as Giannis Antetokounmpo is reportedly headed to the Miami Heat in a blockbuster trade involving Bobby Portis, Tyler Herro, Kel’el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kasparas Jakucionis, multiple first-round picks, and future draft assets. Chris also covers a major three-team NBA deal involving Julius Randle, the Brooklyn Nets, Minnesota Timberwolves, Chicago Bulls, and Nic Claxton.

The World Cup coverage focuses on Lionel Messi making history for Argentina, Kylian Mbappé keeping pace for France, and Erling Haaland powering Norway into the knockout picture. Chris breaks down Messi becoming the all-time World Cup scoring leader, Mbappé’s latest milestone for France, and how the Golden Boot race is shaping up around Messi, Mbappé, and Haaland.

The episode also covers Oklahoma winning the 2026 College World Series over North Carolina, Brandon Aiyuk continuing to fuel Washington Commanders trade speculation, Kyle Bradish delivering a dominant start for the Baltimore Orioles, Caitlin Clark setting another WNBA record as the Indiana Fever bounce back, and the Hockey Hall of Fame announcing its 2026 class, featuring Patrice Bergeron, Carey Price, Pekka Rinne, Keith Tkachuk, Cindy Curley, and Brian Burke.

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