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Charles Barkley Says Kevin Durant’s Leadership Is the Reason Why Rockets Have No Chance Against Spurs or Thunder
A few years ago, Charles Barkley famously called Kevin Durant a “bus rider” after the superstar chose to join the Golden State Warriors. Now, the NBA icon is taking another shot. This time, criticism extends to the entire Houston Rockets team. Barkley believed Durant’s leadership could be a major reason Houston has little chance against […] The post Charles Barkley Says Kevin Durant’s Leadership Is the Reason Why Rockets Have No Chance Against Spurs or Thunder appeared first on EssentiallySports.
Chiefs Latest Injury Report: Chris Jones & Others Remain Limited Days Before Dolphins Game
The Kansas City Chiefs may be in trouble ahead of their Miami Dolphins matchup on Sunday. Four Chiefs players have ended up on the team’s Week 3 injury report from Thursday, leading to concerns. The team is trying to use the momentum from the past two wins to register another one in Miami, where the […] The post Chiefs Latest Injury Report: Chris Jones & Others Remain Limited Days Before Dolphins Game appeared first on EssentiallySports.
CM Punk’s First Opponent Withdraws From UFC Vegas 121 After Failing Medical Clearance
It’s no secret that Mickey Gall’s UFC stardom stems from him defeating CM Punk on the WWE legend’s Octagon debut at UFC 203. A decade later, the 34-year-old is still reaping the benefits of that victory. The promotion booked him to face Sedriques Dumas at UFC Vegas 121 this weekend. However, Gall’s comeback was derailed […] The post CM Punk’s First Opponent Withdraws From UFC Vegas 121 After Failing Medical Clearance appeared first on EssentiallySports.
Travis Kelce Demands Immediate NFL Action as Players Face Major Heat Concerns on Turf
The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Tennessee Titans 24-20 in Music City on Sunday, September 20. While the game had its moments, perhaps the most bizarre visuals were of team staffers cooling down players’ shoes with water. The game was played in blistering heat, and it troubled the players enough to comment on the temperature. Chiefs […] The post Travis Kelce Demands Immediate NFL Action as Players Face Major Heat Concerns on Turf appeared first on EssentiallySports.
Top European leagues heighten pressure on Infantino with call for major changes at Fifa
Four leagues says Fifa governance ‘not fit for purpose’They criticise ‘expansionism’ and want more inputThe Premier League has joined forces with La Liga, Serie A and the Bundesliga to call for urgent governance reform at Fifa after the World Cup sell-off debacle (FFE) as Gianni Infantino prepares to seek a fourth term as president.Their strongly worded statement is the latest indication that Infantino’s willingness to hold an external governance review does not go far enough, after the Guardian revealed that several Fifa Council members had rejected that proposal. Continue reading...
“I Was Not Expecting That”- Alexandra Eala Caught Off Guard by Reporter’s Question After Singapore Loss
Can losing actually work in a tennis player’s favor? Alexandra Eala was forced to confront that uncomfortable question after crashing out of the Singapore Open against Tatiana Prozorova. The defeat was already a surprise, but what came next was even more awkward: Eala was asked whether losing might actually be good for her. With the […] The post “I Was Not Expecting That”- Alexandra Eala Caught Off Guard by Reporter’s Question After Singapore Loss appeared first on EssentiallySports.
De la Fuente brings insatiable Spain to England knowing World Cup is not enough
Spain have won back-to-back major tournaments, but there is still one more to go to draw equal with feted team of 2008-2012“I’m going to tell you a story,” Luis de la Fuente said. “As soon as the game finished on 19 July, before anyone had cooled down at all, just two or three minutes after the final, one of the players – and you’ll have to forgive me for not telling you which one, but it was one of those who has been with us for the longest time – came up to me and said: ‘Mister, now what? What’s left to win?’ And I said: ‘Bloody hell, the game against England at Wembley on 26 September.’”It was a Friday afternoon at Las Rozas and Spain’s coach had just named his first squad since that day in New Jersey. It was a familiar one, full of history makers. Of the 26 from the World Cup, only four had been left out and there was an explanation for each: Marcos Llorente has announced his international retirement; Joan García is injured; Borja Iglesias, who always felt the likeliest to leave first, is not fully fit; and Gavi is suspended for Wembley, although he could have faced Croatia and Czechia. Continue reading...
Chess: Uzbekistan and Germany share Samarkand lead; 11-year-old Sivanandan shines
The Uzbeks, including world championship challenger Javokhir Sindarov, won their first seven matches before a surprise loss to GermanyAfter eight of the 11 rounds in the 400-team Olympiad in Samarkand, the host team Uzbekistan share the lead in the race for the gold medals, despite a round eight loss to co-leaders Germany and scope for more upsets in the remaining three rounds.England have lost twice, first to the No 2 seeds India, then in a shock against Uzbekistan’s second team, while England women have performed well, with 11-year-old Bodhana Sivanandan beaten only once on top board. Continue reading...
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii given nod to start on wing for Wallabies against South Africa
Versatile player joins Tom Wright and Max Jorgensen in back threeLen Ikitau shifts to outside centre with Hunter Paisami at inside centreThe Wallabies will start rugby league recruit Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii on the wing for the first time in a new-look backfield for Sunday’s Test against the Springboks in Perth.It is one of two surprises in the selection by coach Les Kiss, who also named six forwards on his bench in a bid to match the power of the world champions. Continue reading...
Falcons trample punchless Packers as Bijan Robinson runs riot in Penix return
Robinson rushes for 194 yards and two touchdownsPenix throws TD pass in return from torn ACLPackers’ 13-game home-opener winning streak endsBijan Robinson rushed for 194 yards and two touchdowns as the Atlanta Falcons capitalized on the return of quarterback Michael Penix Jr and trounced the punchless Green Bay Packers 35-14 on Thursday night.Atlanta (1-2) erased an early 7-0 deficit by scoring 27 straight points to take control amid a chorus of boos at Lambeau Field. The Falcons outrushed the Packers 242 yards to 17. Continue reading...
‘I’m 100% natural’: how Japan’s 90-year-old bodybuilder is still winning titles
Toshisuke Kanazawa has won 19 national crowns and insists there are more to comeToshisuke Kanazawa is reminiscing about his long and illustrious career when he pauses and makes an unusual offer: “Shall I take my top off now?”He strips to the waist to reveal a smooth, bronzed upper body, pecs that most men can only dream of, and cable-like veins extending the length of his arms – the result of countless hours in the gym. Continue reading...
2026 MLB Playoff Picture, Standings: Cubs, White Sox, Guardians, Padres Clinch Spots
A look at MLB's standings and how they are informing the postseason picture.
