On this episode of Yesterday in Sports, Chris Horwedel recaps a busy day across the World Cup, MLB, NHL Draft, WNBA, tennis, and NBA free agency rumors. The show opens with England beating Panama to finish top of Group L, as Jude Bellingham changes the match and Harry Kane passes Gary Lineker to become England’s all-time leading World Cup scorer.

The World Cup coverage continues with Austria and Algeria playing a wild 3-3 draw that sends both teams through while knocking Iran out despite Iran going unbeaten in the group stage. Chris breaks down how the expanded World Cup format creates late scoreboard chaos, third-place drama, and moments where one stoppage-time goal can reshape multiple teams’ tournament futures.

In baseball, the Dodgers make a statement against the Padres with a 15-3 win in San Diego, powered by a 9-run sixth inning, big production from Kyle Tucker, Mookie Betts, Dalton Rushing, and another strong start from Yoshinobu Yamamoto. The win pushes Los Angeles’ NL West lead back to 9 games.

The NHL Draft story of the day comes from the San Jose Sharks selecting Alexander Karmanov, a 7-foot-1 defenseman from Moldova, making him the tallest player ever drafted into the NHL. Chris explains why the size is fascinating, how San Jose can treat him as a long-term development swing, and what the real question will be as he moves up levels.

The show also covers the Seattle Storm’s win over the Atlanta Dream behind rookies Flau’jae Johnson and Awa Fam, Madison Keys winning Eastbourne for the third time before Wimbledon, and NBA free-agency rumors linking the Brooklyn Nets to Mitchell Robinson, Rui Hachimura, and Keon Ellis.

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On this episode of Yesterday in Sports, Chris Horwedel recaps a busy day across the World Cup, NHL Draft, MLB, WNBA, NHL trade rumors, and Formula 1. The show opens with France making a major World Cup statement against Norway, as Ousmane Dembélé delivers a breakout hat trick and reminds everyone that France’s attack is more than just Kylian Mbappé. Chris also covers Cape Verde making history as the smallest country ever to reach the World Cup knockout round, Spain topping Group H, and the Round of 32 picture beginning to take shape.

The NHL Draft takes center stage next, with the Toronto Maple Leafs selecting Gavin McKenna No. 1 overall in Buffalo. Chris breaks down what McKenna means for a pressure-heavy franchise like Toronto, while also covering major draft-night movement, including Boston acquiring JJ Peterka and St. Louis landing Mason McTavish from Anaheim.

In baseball, the Chicago White Sox put together one of the biggest offensive explosions of the season, beating Kansas City 22-1 behind 23 hits, a 10-run inning, and major production from Tristan Peters, Miguel Vargas, Jacob Gonzalez, Kyle Teel, and Andrew Benintendi. In the WNBA, Kamilla Cardoso sets a record with a perfect 13-for-13 shooting night as the Chicago Sky’s offense erupts. The show also covers Winnipeg listening to trade offers for Connor Hellebuyck and the Austrian Grand Prix weekend opening at the Red Bull Ring.

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On this episode of Yesterday in Sports, Chris Horwedel recaps a busy day across the World Cup, MLB, WNBA, NWSL, tennis, sports business, and soccer transfer news. The show opens with the USMNT’s final Group D match against Turkey, as the United States takes its first loss of the tournament despite already securing first place in the group. Chris looks at Christian Pulisic’s return, Auston Trusty’s first international goal, Mauricio Pochettino’s lineup decisions, and what the performance means heading into the Round of 32.

The World Cup coverage continues with the tournament setting all-time records for attendance and total goals, plus Ecuador’s major result against Germany to reach the knockout stage. Chris also breaks down FIFA’s unusual stadium adjustment at AT&T Stadium, where black curtains were installed to block sun glare for Japan-Sweden, a long-running issue Dallas Cowboys players and fans have talked about for years.

In baseball, MLB’s latest labor proposal takes center stage, including possible changes to free agency, the qualifying offer system, minimum salary, pre-arbitration pay, and a new “cornerstone player” mechanism — all tied to the larger salary cap and salary floor debate. The WNBA segment covers Alyssa Thomas’ one-game suspension after contact with Caitlin Clark, while Gotham FC keeps Emily Sonnett through 2028. Chris also discusses Chris Evert stepping away from Wimbledon coverage after announcing her ovarian cancer has returned.

The show closes with the developing report of the day: Wrexham are reportedly closing in on Newcastle recruitment executive Steve Nickson as their new director of football, a move that would signal major off-field ambition as the club prepares for Championship-level squad building.

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