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The Week 1 college football slate begins on Thursday and runs through Monday, so make sure to soak it all in after a long offseason wait! CFB being back also means it's time to set your Week 1 college fantasy football lineups! Let's kick off the year with a strong team offense. We're here to […]
A lackluster offseason means the Golden State Warriors are putting pressure on Jimmy Butler in a manner Klay Thompson avoided upon his own return from injury.
From White Sox southpaw Hagen Smith to Red Sox shortstop Franklin Arias, these MLB prospects can meaningfully alter the postseason race.
Emmanuel Acho is not buying the idea that race played any role in DiJonai Carrington’s ejection. The former NFL star has responded to Carrington’s “White Privilege” post following her Flagrant 2 foul on Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham, arguing that the color of either player’s skin had absolutely nothing to do with the officials’ decision. […] The post “Judge For Yourself”: Ex-NFL Star Reacts to DiJonai Carrington’s “White Privilege” Claim After Her Ejection For Foul on Sophie Cunning...
Tuesday will be an important day to watch in the Nets‘ extension negotiations with Michael Porter Jr., writes Brian Lewis of The New York Post. As we noted earlier this week, August 11 is exactly six months from the 2027 trade deadline. That means if Brooklyn plans to give Porter a raise of at least […]
Yadier del Valle spoiled Darren Elkins’ retirement at UFC Vegas 120 on Saturday after connecting with a brutal left hand that ended their fight just 35 seconds into the opening round. After fending off a kick but coming up short on a takedown, Elkins was already dealing with immense pressure from del Valle. The end […]
Three-time All-Star Ben Simmons teased a return to the NBA on social media.
Finland secured bronze earlier in the day with a 3-2 win over Slovakia.
Jac Caglianone was the first Royal to get 12 or more total bases in a game since Lorenzo Cain had his three-home run game against the Yankees on May 10, 2016 and the Royals won 6-3. It was also the first time a Royal had hit four extra-base hits in a game since Kendrys Morales’ […]
As Thomas Pieters lined up a four-footer for birdie on the 11th green at Trump National Golf Club Bedminster, someone in the gallery screamed “Get in the hole!”, the oldest, laziest line in golf heckling, at the one moment on a golf course where it makes zero sense to yell it. It was the third […] The post Rowdy LIV Golf Fan Leaves Star Stunned With Bizarre Mid-Putt Outburst appeared first on EssentiallySports .
The Philadelphia Phillies are still fighting tooth-and-nail for an NL Wild Card spot. These five changes can help them lock down a postseason berth.
The tough stretch of practice in St. Joe finally got to everyone, and it showed on the field Saturday. While Andy Reid probably wasn’t counting on needing a peacekeeper on the practice field, he himself had to step in along with Patrick Mahomes. The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback was caught separating teammates after a drill became […] The post Patrick Mahomes Forced To Step In As Fight Breaks Out After Chiefs Star Throws Punches at Training Camp appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Sophie Cunningham’s ongoing spotlight saw yet another high-profile moment on August 8, when a hard foul from Chicago Sky guard DiJonai Carrington ended with Carrington being ejected. However, Cunningham’s views on the incident are very different from those of Sky coach Tyler Marsh. The incident happened during the Indiana Fever’s 90-86 win against the Sky. […] The post “She Wants Attention”: Sophie Cunningham Addresses DiJonai Carrington Incident as Tyler Marsh Questions Sky Star’s Ejection ...
The Dallas Mavericks became Cooper Flagg's team from pretty much the moment he stepped on the court to begin his career last season. Everything they do going forward will be to build around the 19-year-old phenom. That means, for those players on the wrong side of 25, their time in Dallas will be short. Aside from Kyrie Irving (for now), several of the more veteran Mavs are on the trade block this summer. REPORT: The Dallas Mavericks are open to trading Klay Thompson, PJ Washington...
With every passing day, the Cleveland Browns quarterback competition is getting more interesting to watch. Throughout the offseason, Shedeur Sanders had been going toe-to-toe with Deshaun Watson. However, Day 10 of training camp had something unexpected in store for Sanders. “#Browns team spokesman said there were personnel groupings coach [Todd] Monken wanted to see Deshaun […] The post Shedeur Sanders Suffers Last-Minute Setback as Deshaun Watson Pulls Ahead in Browns QB Battle appeared fi...
Today marked the eighth Philadelphia Eagles training camp practice ahead of the 2026 NFL season. Here’s what I observed down at the Jefferson Health Training Complex! EAGLES PRACTICE NOTES UP NEXT: The Eagles have a rest day on Sunday before returning to practice on Monday morning at 10:00 AM Eastern.
From Nick Nurse and the 76ers' grand superteam experiment, to JJ Redick and the Lakers navigating life post-LeBron, these NBA coaches face the most pressure next season.
When the Philadelphia Eagles host the Washington Commanders in Week 1, the Birds’ NFC East rival will be missing starting left tackle Laremy Tunsil. Tunsil suffered a torn triceps injury on Saturday morning that will reportedly cause the 32-year-old blocker to miss “at least a significant portion of the regular season.” With the Eagles also […]
Most of the time, you don’t know when a singular moment can define a franchise. I don’t think any of us expected that when the Knicks signed Jalen Brunson or hired Leon Rose, but the impact of making those decisions has put the franchise on a course towards ending their 53-year championship drought and bringing […]
Pittsburgh Steelers rookie quarterback Drew Allar had one defining trait coming out of Penn State that made him so tantalizing as a potential franchise quarterback: his arm strength. Though his mechanics, mental processing and overall decision making were major questions, Allar clearly has an NFL arm. He put that on display Saturday night at Latrobe […]
On Saturday night, Leagues Cup soccer continues with Toluca of Liga MX taking on LAFC of the MLS. The Leagues Cup tournament provides soccer fans with a chance to enjoy intense action between American and Mexican teams, a historic rivalry…
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Ohio State just secured another massive cornerstone for its future. Head coach Ryan Day landed a commitment from Christopher Vargas, the top quarterback in the 2028 class. The Massachusetts native chose the Buckeyes after years of quiet, persistent evaluation from Ohio State’s coaching staff. Standing 6-foot-4, the St. John’s Prep standout picked Columbus over powerhouses […] The post Ryan Day’s Ohio State Lands 5-Star QB in 2028 Class appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Dustin Poirier may have believed that the buzz surrounding his infamous airport arrest would eventually fade. Apparently, that’s not quite the case. Instead, the former UFC lightweight title contender was in attendance at UFC Vegas 120 this weekend when a fan decided to take things to the next level. Arriving at the Meta Apex, the […] The post UFC Vegas 120 Fan Wearing Custom Airport Arrest Moment T-Shirt Grabs Dustin Poirier’s Attention appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Bella Mir has her opponent for Dana White’s Contender Series. Mir is set to face Alex Apodaca in the headline bout of the Aug. 25 DWCS card. The bout serves as Mir’s fifth pro bout overall. The 23-year-old Mir first revealed she’d be competing on the annual summer series in an interview with MMA Fighting […]
Lakers forward opens up on how he will make an impact in 2026-27.