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“Fire Your A–”: Nick Saban Puts Coaches on Notice Amid ESPN Panel’s Concerns in 24-Team Playoff
College football is preparing for another playoff shake-up after just three seasons with 12 teams. CFP officials and ESPN reportedly have a handshake agreement for a 24-team expansion, but nothing has been signed yet. Nick Saban, however, sees a darker side, warning coaches that the fallout could put their jobs at risk. The former Bama […] The post “Fire Your A–”: Nick Saban Puts Coaches on Notice Amid ESPN Panel’s Concerns in 24-Team Playoff appeared first on EssentiallySports.
Eagles Confirm Major Decision Regarding Jalen Hurts Amid Concerns Over Blood Clot Situation
On draft night in 2020, the Philadelphia Eagles shocked their own fans. They took a quarterback out of Oklahoma in the second round, and the pick was widely seen as insurance for Carson Wentz. Nobody in the room imagined the insurance policy would become the franchise. Six years later, that same quarterback, Jalen Hurts, is […] The post Eagles Confirm Major Decision Regarding Jalen Hurts Amid Concerns Over Blood Clot Situation appeared first on EssentiallySports.
Scottish Premiership: Kiltie double sinks Motherwell to lift Kilmarnock
Kilmarnock move off bottom with 3-2 winHibs 1-2 Falkirk; Aberdeen 3-1 St MirrenGreg Kiltie scored twice to lift Kilmarnock off the bottom with a 3-2 home victory over Motherwell. Kiltie struck first and last as Neil McCann’s side inflicted a fifth consecutive defeat on the Steelmen, who join Killie in the bottom three, one point above bottom-placed Hibernian.Motherwell had a dominant spell after recovering from Kiltie’s second-minute opener and goals from Alex Lowry and Seb Palmer-Houlden turned the game on its head. But Tyreece John-Jules soon equalised and Motherwell were cut open before Kiltie knocked home a 69th-minute winner.This story will be updated Continue reading...
“Couldn’t Spit”: Nick Saban Makes Confession on Alabama Nerves After BYU HC Kalani Sitake Flaunts Unexpected Skills on College GameDay
BYU faces a tough test tonight against No. 2 Notre Dame in a top-10 matchup. The unbeaten Cougars have playoff hopes on the line, yet head coach Kalani Sitake looked loose and energetic hours before kickoff. His dancing and light mood on the set caught the eye of Nick Saban. That moment happened on ESPN’s […] The post “Couldn’t Spit”: Nick Saban Makes Confession on Alabama Nerves After BYU HC Kalani Sitake Flaunts Unexpected Skills on College GameDay appeared first on EssentiallySports.
Pat McAfee Backs Big Ten Team to Become Next Indiana After Success With 10 TD “Batman”
Ever since Curt Cignetti orchestrated Indiana’s remarkable turnaround in 2024, college football fans have been searching for the next program capable of pulling off a similar transformation. Now, with UCLA exceeding expectations under Bob Chesney, Pat McAfee believes the Big Ten may have found its next contender. “My favorite part about the Big 10 is […] The post Pat McAfee Backs Big Ten Team to Become Next Indiana After Success With 10 TD “Batman” appeared first on EssentiallySports.
Manchester City 3-2 Ipswich, Brentford 1-2 Liverpool, and more: Football clockwatch - as it happened
Fulham secured a first win of the season against a dismal Hull, while Liverpool came from behind to beat nine-man BrentfordAndy Hunter’s match report from the Hill Dickinson is here, and you can find it below.Chelsea have returned from the international break with an authority that augurs well for Xabi Alonso. A brace from Pedro Neto condemned Everton to an inaugural defeat of the season as the visitors climbed to fourth on the back of their first Premier League clean sheet since January. A head injury sustained by Emi Martínez, who was carried off on a stretcher after seven minutes of treatment, was the only concern from a mature display in the Merseyside sunshine for Alonso’s team.There were goalkeeping issues at both ends of the field with Jordan Pickford unconvincing for the second week in succession as David Moyes’ side suffered self-inflicted wounds. But Everton could have no complaints about the merits of Chelsea’s victory given their contrasting performances in the second half. Continue reading...
Boos for Arsenal as draw with Birmingham extends winless WSL run
An equaliser from Olivia Smith averted defeat for Arsenal, but a home draw with Birmingham did little to calm fears for Renée Slegers’s future as Gunners coach. Boos accompanied the final whistle at the Emirates Stadium, as the result left Arsenal on six points from six matches and without a win in five Women’s Super League matches, the club’s longest winless run in WSL history. They are eighth in the table, nine points behind the leaders, Manchester City, who have played one game fewer.Birmingham opened the scoring at the start of the second half when Océane Hurtré coolly tapped in after her run from the halfway line went unchecked. Alessia Russo had hit the woodwork in the first half with a diving header, among a slew of Arsenal chances as Sophie Baggaley was kept the busier of the goalkeepers. Continue reading...
European football: Baena late strike for Atlético puts pressure on Barcelona
Simeone’s side move two points behind La Liga championsI’d have left Real Madrid if I were Vinícius, says MourinhoÁlex Baena struck in the 89th minute to snatch Atlético Madrid a 1-0 win at Espanyol and put pressure on the La Liga leaders, Barcelona. Diego Simeone’s side are second, two points behind Hansi Flick’s champions, who visit third-placed Real Betis later on.Baena smashed home from the edge of the box to claim the Rojiblancos an important late victory from a tight game in Cornella. Atlético have now won six consecutive games across all competitions. Continue reading...
Champions Cup roundup: Glasgow sink Sale with stylish opening victory
Pool 1: Glasgow Warriors 47-27 SaleLate tries from Darge, Smith and Tuipulotu settle matchGlasgow Warriors extended their unbeaten start to the new season by pulling away to claim an impressive 47-27 win at Sale in Pool 1. Glasgow’s winning score looked convincing, but they secured victory in the final 20 minutes after Rekeiti Ma’asi-White had temporarily reduced Sale’s deficit to four.The hosts had made all the running in the early stages and were 12 points up inside the first 10 minutes thanks to tries from Ben Curry and Arron Reed. The visitors hit back through a penalty try and further efforts from Kyle Steyn and Jamie Dobie to carve out a 21-15 lead at the interval.This story will be updated Continue reading...
Everton 0-2 Chelsea: Premier League – as it happened
Pedro Neto’s goals bookended the second half and earned Chelsea a rare victory at EvertonEverton kick off, and launch it long. Martinez claims the punt.Before the kick-off, everyone takes the knee. It’s the first of two weeks of the Premier League’s No Room For Racism campaign. Challenge it, report it, change it. Continue reading...
The right is pushing its anti-trans fury on the WNBA. Players and fans are loudly pushing back
As the WNBA finals kick off Saturday in San Francisco, the pro-LGBTQ+ sports fanbase push a message of inclusion in the face of anti-trans attacksSign up for WNBA 30: a free women’s basketball newsletterAt Wilka’s Sports Bar in lower Manhattan, a crowd of mostly LGBTQ+ fans was fired up during a WNBA playoff game between the New York Liberty and the Atlanta Dream. When the Liberty’s Jonquel Jones blocked the Dream’s star forward Angel Reese at the basket, then chest-bumped her – leading teammates to separate them – the bar erupted in cheers. One fan quietly joked: “Now kiss!”“I love strong women, and I love supporting strong women,” said August, a trans organizer and Liberty fan who asked to go by their first name for privacy reasons. Continue reading...
Neto double at Everton leads Chelsea to victory marred by Martínez head injury
Chelsea have returned from the international break with a spirit, authority and resilience that augurs well for Xabi Alonso. Their troubles at Everton, not a happy hunting ground in recent years, were confined to the seven minutes Emi Martínez needed treatment for a head injury as Pedro Neto’s double delivered a deserved victory in the Merseyside sunshine.The Argentina goalkeeper was taken to hospital for tests after an accidental collision with Jarrad Branthwaite left him with suspected concussion. “When he left the stadium he was conscious,” Alonso said. “Hopefully it is not too bad but we need to wait.” A first Premier League clean sheet since January, and a second successive win since losing at Brentford before the Nations League break, were otherwise secured with a minimum of fuss in a commanding second-half performance. Continue reading...
