Yesterday in Sports recaps a dramatic Friday across the NBA, NFL, college football, MLB, Premier League, NHL and tennis, highlighted by another historic Luka Dončić performance, a major quarterback trade for the Baltimore Ravens and an incredible Arizona comeback.
Chris Horwedel breaks down Luka Dončić's 53-point explosion in the Los Angeles Lakers' 124-118 victory over Portland, featuring an unforgettable 62-foot buzzer-beater from beyond half court. Dončić records the 11th 50-point game of his career and continues his remarkable scoring streak as the Lakers win their fourth consecutive game. Victor Wembanyama also leads San Antonio to its seventh straight victory, while Cleveland ends Philadelphia's five-game winning streak.
In the NFL, the Baltimore Ravens officially acquire veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett from the Arizona Cardinals, hoping to stabilize their offense following injuries to Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley. The episode also covers concerning health news surrounding Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson and Brandon Aiyuk's complicated attempt to return to the San Francisco 49ers amid an ongoing contractual dispute.
College football delivers an extraordinary finish as No. 24 Arizona rallies to defeat TCU 29-28, recovering a late onside kick before kicking the winning field goal. Elsewhere, England manager Thomas Tuchel makes headlines by selecting Jobe Bellingham while leaving Cole Palmer out of his squad. Everton continues climbing the Premier League standings with another victory.
Baseball's offseason includes a reported four-year contract extension for Washington Nationals center fielder Jacob Young, along with roster moves involving Reiver Sanmartín and José Tena.
In the NHL, Cutter Gauthier continues his remarkable scoring streak as Anaheim wins its fourth straight, while Minnesota and Buffalo also collect victories. Finally, Carlos Alcaraz saves two match points to defeat Taylor Fritz and reach the Paris Masters semifinals for the first time.
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