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Ex-UFC Middleweight Champion to Face Khamzat Chimaev at RAF After Covington’s Withdrawal
For a former middleweight champion who earned legendary status when he ended the great Anderson Silva’s 17-fight, seven-year UFC win streak, Chris Weidman could be walking towards a near-certain loss as he prepares for the headliner at RAF’s (Ream American Freestyle) debut event in Abu Dhabi. On November 14, 2026, Weidman will face another former […] The post Ex-UFC Middleweight Champion to Face Khamzat Chimaev at RAF After Covington’s Withdrawal appeared first on EssentiallySports.
Violent Brawl Between 49ers-Raiders Fans at Levi’s Stadium Leads to 11 Arrests and 45 Ejections
Violence erupted outside Levi’s Stadium on Sunday while the San Francisco 49ers hosted the Las Vegas Raiders. The clashes resulted in 11 arrests and 45 ejections, turning a record-setting game day into a scene of widespread disorder across the parking lots and venue grounds. “The Santa Clara Police Department said Monday that 45 fans were […] The post Violent Brawl Between 49ers-Raiders Fans at Levi’s Stadium Leads to 11 Arrests and 45 Ejections appeared first on EssentiallySports.
“Stomach Kinda Hurting”: Olympic Champion Shares Dealing With Anxiety on Race Days
Kendall Ellis, who won an Olympic gold medal in the 4×400 meters relay, ran 49.46 seconds to win the 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials 400 meters race, her first personal best in six years. Her mornings before a race always start with a racing heartbeat, as she revealed to NBA forward DeMar DeRozan. Ellis talked about […] The post “Stomach Kinda Hurting”: Olympic Champion Shares Dealing With Anxiety on Race Days appeared first on EssentiallySports.
Manchester City’s Kerstin Casparij: ‘I love football – but it takes over your life’
Dutch full-back on relief of winning the Double and needing a ‘sense of normality’ while in the spotlightKerstin Casparij loves football, especially Champions League nights under the lights, but perspective is important too. “I would say football is my most important secondary thing in life, and I’ve found that such a refreshing way of looking at it,” she says before Manchester City’s trip to Milan to face Inter on Tuesday.“It is so important to me and I love it so much and if I lose I’m going to have a terrible day, but my family’s healthy, my friends are healthy, I am, and I don’t have to worry about anything; I don’t have to worry about getting the food on the table. Being able to see things from that perspective makes it so much easier to stay the person I’ve always been.” Continue reading...
CAS Judge’s Moscow Trip Ahead of Russia’s Hockey Reinstatement Raises Eyebrows
A ruling that could bring Russian hockey back to international competition has already triggered a storm of controversy. Now, questions surrounding one of the judges who delivered that verdict have added another layer to the debate. Italian lawyer Giulio Palermo reportedly attended an arbitration conference in Moscow weeks before he chaired the panel that overturned […] The post CAS Judge’s Moscow Trip Ahead of Russia’s Hockey Reinstatement Raises Eyebrows appeared first on EssentiallySports.
Mitchell Starc breaks silence to deny knowledge of ball tampering plan
‘We weren’t aware anything was taken on the field’CA: no ‘compelling reason’ to establish new inquiryAustralia bowler Mitchell Starc has denied claims made in Usman Khawaja’s new book that more than the three players suspended for ball tampering had knowledge of the sandpaper plan in South Africa.Starc became the first of the bowling group who played in the 2018 Cape Town Test to speak out following the publication of Khawaja’s book on Tuesday. Continue reading...
NFL Week 9 All-Stars: Jordan Love Makes The Cut, But Do His Packers WRs Join Him?
It was a great week for quarterbacks and wide receivers around the NFL.
Minnesota's Offense Comes Up Short: 3 Takeaways From The Bills' Monday Night Win
The Minnesota Vikings couldn't keep up with the Buffalo Bills on offense. Here are takeaways from Monday night's game.
2026 Super Bowl Odds: 49ers Narrow Favorites Over Bills After Week 9
The Bills are closing the gap on the favored 49ers. See the latest odds to win the Super Bowl after Week 9.
2026 NFL Power Rankings Week 10: NFC North Takes Over The Top 10, Thanks To Packers
Even with the Vikings' loss, the NFC North dominates our power rankings this week.
The Week 9 Plays That Stood Out, From Ben Johnson's Scheme To Joe Burrow's Big TD Toss
Here are the biggest plays from NFL Week 9, from Ben Johnson's elite Bears offense to Joe Burrow's elite playmaking.
NFL Best And Worst: From Jordan Love’s Masterpiece To Caleb Williams’ Clunker
Packers QB Jordan Love rises while Bears QB Caleb Williams falls in the MVP race. Plus, a ridiculous TD catch and a wild red-zone fumble.

