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Aug 13, 2026

Former NCAA Athlete Slams Cathy Engelbert’s Leadership Amid Intensifying WNBA Gender Controversy

Cathy Engelbert is facing yet another wave of criticism amid the debate about the WNBA’s stance on trans athletes in women’s sports. Engelbert and the WNBA have been facing criticism about the officiating consistency since the season began. Now, former NCAA swimmer turned activist Riley Gaines, who has already publicly supported Sophie Cunningham’s opposition to […] The post Former NCAA Athlete Slams Cathy Engelbert’s Leadership Amid Intensifying WNBA Gender Controversy appeared first on EssentiallySports.

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Aug 13, 2026

Islam Makhachev Has a Special Promise for Ian Garry’s Crying Son After UFC 330 Faceoff

Ian Machado Garry‘s son may have found himself a new favorite UFC fighter, and it’s not his dad. Following the first faceoff between ‘The Future’ and Islam Makhachev outside the Philadelphia Museum of Art in Philadelphia for their UFC 330 title fight, the 3-year-old hoped to finally meet the welterweight champion. But the opportunity never […] The post Islam Makhachev Has a Special Promise for Ian Garry’s Crying Son After UFC 330 Faceoff appeared first on EssentiallySports.

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Aug 13, 2026

“That’s Just Unacceptable”: T.J. Watt Vows to Erase One Embarrassing Stat From His Steelers Resume

With 10 years in Pittsburgh, T.J. Watt has checked almost every box an individual defensive player could hope for. Still, one major gap stands out on his résumé, a playoff victory, and after nearly a decade of individual success, Watt is making it clear that personal accolades alone are no longer enough. “We wanna play […] The post “That’s Just Unacceptable”: T.J. Watt Vows to Erase One Embarrassing Stat From His Steelers Resume appeared first on EssentiallySports.

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Aug 13, 2026

British WTA Pro Mimi Xu Confirms Switch to US College Tennis at Duke

British teenager Mimi Xu is set to leave the pro tour behind, just months before her 19th birthday, for a very different kind of approach to her tennis career. Instead of continuing to chase ranking points on the WTA circuit, she is reportedly heading to Duke University to join it’s women’s tennis program. Xu would […] The post British WTA Pro Mimi Xu Confirms Switch to US College Tennis at Duke appeared first on EssentiallySports.

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Aug 12, 2026

NFL Tiers: Which Teams Are Title Contenders Entering 2026?

Here’s how Nick Wright breaks down the league tiers entering Week 1 of the preseason.

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Aug 12, 2026

Lionel Messi Returns To Inter Miami Action After Father's Death

Lionel Messi made his first on-pitch appearance since the death of his father.

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Aug 12, 2026

Jayden Daniels Remains Stellar In Training Camp And Has Commanders Dreaming Big

Jayden Daniels looks a lot like he did during his spectacular rookie season. And if he's back, the Washington Commanders might be back, too.

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Aug 12, 2026

2026 NFL Thanksgiving Games: Schedule, Teams, How to Watch

See the 2026 NFL Thanksgiving schedule, including all five Thanksgiving Week matchups, kickoff times, TV channels and streaming information.

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Aug 12, 2026

‘He’s On A Mission’: Blake Snell’s Return Is A Promising Sign For The Dodgers

Blake Snell's first start back was a promising reminder that the Dodgers' rotation — when healthy — can mask other issues.

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Aug 12, 2026

Oregon RB Jordon Davison Reportedly Has Collarbone Injury, Could Miss Opener

Oregon Ducks running back Jordon Davison could reportedly miss the start of the 2026 college football season due to a collarbone injury.

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Aug 12, 2026

Xavi Hernandez Officially Named Netherlands Head Coach

Former Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez was officially announced as the new head coach of the Netherlands national team on Wednesday.

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Aug 12, 2026

Former Pac-12 Quarterbacks ‘Transforming’ The Big Ten? Klatt, Cowherd Weigh In

Have former Pac-12 quarterbacks transformed the Big Ten? FOX Sports Colin Cowherd and Joel Klatt weigh in.