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Trae Young Disrespects Nikola Jokic After Stunning Claim About Hawks Failure
Trae Young did not hesitate when he was handed one of the NBA’s favorite hypothetical debates. Asked to Start, Bench or Cut between Nikola Jokic, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Victor Wembanyama, Young chose Wembanyama to start, Giannis to come off the bench and Jokic to be cut. “Probably start, Wimby. I’ma bench Giannis. Bench Giannis. Cut, […] The post Trae Young Disrespects Nikola Jokic After Stunning Claim About Hawks Failure appeared first on EssentiallySports.
College Football Fan Fury Erupts Over Michael Lombardi After Ex-UNC GM’s Unexpected Move
Michael Lombardi spent more than a decade building a career around football analysis. He worked in NFL front offices, became a regular voice on podcasts and television, and eventually moved into the college game with North Carolina. That final chapter ended much faster than expected. Lombardi resigned as UNC’s general manager on Sept. 3 after […] The post College Football Fan Fury Erupts Over Michael Lombardi After Ex-UNC GM’s Unexpected Move appeared first on EssentiallySports.
Ryan Clark Issues Statement After Securing Financial Boost From Ex-Starbucks Owner
Ryan Clark sat on the set of NFL Live in July, unaware his 11-year run at ESPN was about to end in a matter of minutes. During a commercial break, network executives notified him that he was being let go. Clark did not even return to finish the broadcast. He later clarified on social media […] The post Ryan Clark Issues Statement After Securing Financial Boost From Ex-Starbucks Owner appeared first on EssentiallySports.
“Don’t Throw Me Into That Slop”: Cam Newton Turns Down Falcons Fans Begging Him to Be Their QB
At one point this offseason, the Atlanta Falcons had a clear plan at quarterback. Start Tua Tagovailoa, and wait for Michael Penix Jr. to get back to 100% before handing him the job. But then Tua got sidelined with an oblique injury in practice, and chaos ensued. Third string QB Cooper Rush got pushed into […] The post “Don’t Throw Me Into That Slop”: Cam Newton Turns Down Falcons Fans Begging Him to Be Their QB appeared first on EssentiallySports.
RFK Racing Parts Ways With NASCAR Veteran As Brad Keselowski Announces In-House Successor
Brad Keselowski likely hoped Jeremy Bullins’ return as his crew chief at RFK Racing in 2025 would bring back some of their old success. The two had made several trips to Victory Lane together in the Xfinity Series, won five Cup Series races during their time at Team Penske, and finished second in the Cup […] The post RFK Racing Parts Ways With NASCAR Veteran As Brad Keselowski Announces In-House Successor appeared first on EssentiallySports.
‘Not Going to Give Specifics’: Team USA Captain Refuses to Address JJ Spaun’s Controversial Snub
JJ Spaun got a 45-second phone call and a label: “the odd man out.” He answered in the best way possible, with a trophy. Spaun won the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth on Sunday in his debut at the DP World Tour’s flagship event. He became the third American to win the title, after Arnold […] The post ‘Not Going to Give Specifics’: Team USA Captain Refuses to Address JJ Spaun’s Controversial Snub appeared first on EssentiallySports.
Brisbane’s Lachie Neale to miss grand final as AFL’s one-game ban upheld
Dual Brownlow medallist guilty of intentional strikingPlea of ‘exceptional circumstances’ rejected The prospect of Brisbane Lions’ midfielder Lachie Neale playing in Saturday’s AFL grand final has plummeted after his suspension for striking Hawthorn’s Jack Ginnivan in last week’s preliminary final was upheld by the AFL tribunal.The two-time Brownlow medallist had never been suspended across 320 matches, but he failed to argue his exemplary record warranted this week’s ban be set aside due to the so-called exceptional and compelling circumstances afforded to Collingwood’s Scott Pendlebury earlier this year. Continue reading...
Zach Ertz Talks Being 'Honored' By Eagles Reunion
Tight end Zach Ertz explained what being back with the Philadelphia Eagles means to him and his family.
Branthwaite reveals brain study helped him conquer injuries and earn England call
Defender has battled hamstring and groin problemsEverton player credits Munich clinic for turning pointJarrad Branthwaite has credited a “complex” rehabilitation programme in Germany, which analysed links between his injuries and his brain and movement, with his return to the England squad.The Everton defender’s fine start to the season has been rewarded with a place in Thomas Tuchel’s squad for the Nations League fixtures against Spain, Czechia and Croatia. If selected, it will be Branthwaite’s second appearance for the England senior side having been blighted by hamstring and groin problems in recent years. Continue reading...
QB Stock Market Week 3: Patrick Mahomes Is Back. Has Bryce Young Finally Arrived?
Patrick Mahomes deserves an apology. Jordan Love and Justin Herbert need interventions. Here are Henry McKenna's latest QB rankings.
Édouard Mendy: ‘Winning Afcon was 10 times better than the Champions League’
After retiring from international football, the former Chelsea keeper reflects on a Senegal career that – according to him – included two African titles“I had to stay patient and try to have a cool head because everywhere else there was fire,” Édouard Mendy remembers. In the cauldron of the Stade Prince Moulay Abdellah in Rabat, the Senegal goalkeeper was about to face a penalty against the hosts, Morocco, in stoppage time of the Africa Cup of Nations final.Mendy had just been shown a yellow card after a 17-minute delay where he and most of his teammates had controversially headed to their dressing room in protest at the referee’s decision to penalise El Hadji Malick Diouf after a Morocco corner. Continue reading...
Pirates' Paul Skenes Explains How World Baseball Classic Held Him Back
Pittsburgh Pirates superstar right-hander Paul Skenes explained how the World Baseball Classic has hindered his 2026 performance.
