Congo Ties Portugal, Fans Hate Hydration Breaks, CWS is Set

On this episode of Yesterday in Sports, Chris Horwedel recaps the biggest stories from Wednesday, June 17, starting with a wild day at the World Cup. DR Congo shocked Portugal with a 1-1 draw in Houston, earning its first World Cup point in 52 years behind Yoane Wissa’s historic equalizer. Colombia took early control of Group K with a 3-1 win over Uzbekistan, while England opened with a 4-2 win over Croatia behind two goals from Harry Kane and a strong second-half performance from Jude Bellingham.

The show also covers Ghana’s dramatic 1-0 win over Panama, growing fan frustration over FIFA’s new World Cup hydration breaks, and why those stoppages could become a major tournament storyline. Chris then shifts to the WNBA, where the league announced it will expand the regular season from 44 to 50 games beginning in 2027 as it continues toward major growth with new teams in Toronto, Portland, Cleveland, Detroit, and Philadelphia.

Elsewhere, North Carolina and Oklahoma punched their tickets to the Men’s College World Series final, the Yankees stayed hot with a 10-5 win over the White Sox despite Aaron Judge’s injury absence, and Vincent Trocheck became an NHL offseason name to watch as Rangers trade speculation builds.