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Oct 18, 2026

“Nobody Called Ahead of Me”- Kyle Larson’s Crew Chief Details Intimidating Voicemail That Won Over Chad Knaus

Cliff Daniels had a job at Stewart-Haas Racing when he heard about an opening at Hendrick Motorsports. It was a chance to work with Jimmie Johnson’s No. 48 team, the outfit that had dominated NASCAR for years. But getting the job meant approaching Chad Knaus, Johnson’s crew chief and one of the most successful men […] The post “Nobody Called Ahead of Me”- Kyle Larson’s Crew Chief Details Intimidating Voicemail That Won Over Chad Knaus appeared first on EssentiallySports.

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Oct 18, 2026

Boxing World Mocks Fabio Wardley After Daniel Dubois Knocks Him Out in Rd 2 of Their Rematch

Some fans believe Fabio Wardley‘s impatience may have cost him dearly. He should have waited longer before rushing back to face Daniel Dubois once again. Blaming Wardley for bringing it upon himself, several fans took potshots on social media. The 2025 British Fighter of the Year cut a sorry figure as Dubois tore him apart […] The post Boxing World Mocks Fabio Wardley After Daniel Dubois Knocks Him Out in Rd 2 of Their Rematch appeared first on EssentiallySports.

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Oct 18, 2026

LPGA Slaps Veteran Golfer With Two-Stroke Penalty for Slow Play in Shanghai

Spain’s Carlota Ciganda is no stranger to slow-play penalties. But she might not have thought another one would follow her all the way to Shanghai this week. The LET’s Order of Merit winner teed off for the third round at Sheshan Golf Club on Saturday, and she soon found herself in the crosshairs of LPGA […] The post LPGA Slaps Veteran Golfer With Two-Stroke Penalty for Slow Play in Shanghai appeared first on EssentiallySports.

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Oct 18, 2026

“Puts Too Much Into Their Heads”: Tiger Woods’ Ex-Coach Slams Modern Golf Technology for Overcomplicating the Game

Tiger Woods’ former coach Butch Harmon has a message for today’s golf instructors: don’t rely too much on numbers. He believes modern golf instruction depends too heavily on launch monitors and other technology. Harmon shared his views on Golf Digest’s The Real Deal podcast in an episode. He is not against technology. Butch Harmon believes […] The post “Puts Too Much Into Their Heads”: Tiger Woods’ Ex-Coach Slams Modern Golf Technology for Overcomplicating the Game appeared first on EssentiallySports.

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Oct 18, 2026

Auburn stun No 1 Georgia on last-gasp field goal as top-ranked teams fall in successive weeks

Alex McPherson’s 34-yard kick seals 27-24 upsetGeorgia lose two interceptions and late fumbleAlex McPherson kicked a game-winning 34-yard field goal as time expired and Auburn, led by quarterback Byrum Brown’s dominant running game, upset No 1 Georgia 27-24 on Saturday.It was the second straight week the top team in the AP Top 25 lost to an unranked opponent after then-No 1 Texas fell to Oklahoma last Saturday. Auburn’s win meant the team ranked No 1 in the AP Top 25 lost in consecutive weeks for the first time since October 1990, according to Sportradar. Continue reading...

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Oct 17, 2026

‘Testosterone to burn’: Kagiso Rabada plays down 2018 clash with Australia’s Steve Smith

‘There’s no hate,’ says bowler ahead of return to St George’s ParkPair clashed in Gqeberha during heated series six years agoKagiso Rabada insists there is no lingering bad blood with Australia as the South Africa speedster prepares to return to the site of his controversial clash with Steve Smith.Rabada has been declared fit to come back from his hamstring tear and face Australia in the second Test at St George’s Park, in his first match since May. The South African’s return comes at a crucial point in the series, with the hosts fighting to stay alive after their 214-run pumping in Durban last week. Continue reading...

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Oct 17, 2026

European football: Barcelona thrash Real Betis to maintain 100% record

Lamine Yamal opens scoring in ninth straight winLuis Díaz hat-trick helps Bayern thump RB Leipzig 6-1Barcelona’s La Liga juggernaut rolled into Seville on Saturday and left with the scoreboard smoking, as the leaders beat Real Betis 5-2 to make it ⁠nine wins from nine, ⁠stretching their blistering league ​goal tally to 39.Lamine Yamal lit the fuse with a dazzling opener before Rodri, Gabriel Jesus, Eric García and the substitute Dani Olmo joined the party, while Valentín Gómez and Ez Abde replied ⁠for Betis, who played much of the second half with 10 men after Facundo Bernal was sent off for head-butting Lamine Yamal. Continue reading...

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Oct 17, 2026

Champions Cup roundup: La Rochelle beat Lions after emotional tribute to Andrews

Lions lock Hyron Andrews, 31, found dead on FridayConnacht 45-36 Saracens; Sale 27-47 GlasgowThe Johannesburg-based Lions put up a gritty fight on an emotional Champions Cup debut but came up short 31-14 at La Rochelle as both sides paid tribute to the South African lock Hyron Andrews, who died suddenly at the team’s hotel in western France.The whole stadium observed a minute’s silence while Andrews’s No 5 shirt was laid on the pitch before kick-off. La Rochelle’s three South African players presented a jersey to their visitors in memory of the player, who died on Friday at Lions’ hotel on the nearby Ile de Ré. A source close to the investigation said that Andrews, who was 31, was found in cardiac arrest in a shower cubicle that was locked from the inside. Continue reading...

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Oct 17, 2026

Viral Taunt to Heartfelt Apology: Indiana's Charlie Becker Makes Amends With Ryan Day

After last year’s viral taunt, Indiana WR Charlie Becker sought out Ryan Day to apologize following the Hoosiers’ loss to Ohio State.

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Oct 17, 2026

Ohio State Survives Indiana, But Julian Sayin’s Injury Changes Everything

Ohio State survived a tough Indiana defense, a wild crowd and Julian Sayin's injury to notch a win it desperately needed for its College Football Playoff case.

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Oct 17, 2026

Another No. 1 Falls: Auburn Stuns Georgia After Walk Off Field Goal

Alex McPherson kicked a game-winning 34-yard field goal as time expired and Auburn, led by quarterback Byrum Brown’s dominant running game, upset No. 1 Georgia 27-24 on Saturday.

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Oct 17, 2026

Florida Coach Jon Sumrall Perfectly Trolled Texas After Gators' Comeback Win

Jon Sumrall had fun at Texas' expense after his Florida Gators defeated the Longhorns.