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Aug 15, 2026

Falcons DE James Pearce Jr. Suffers Over Six-Figure Financial Loss After NFL’s Eight-Game Suspension

It’s been almost six months since James Pearce Jr.’s arrest. On Friday, the Atlanta Falcons defensive end finally learned the exact price of that arrest, thanks to an eight-game suspension stripping him of well over six figures in salary. “James Pearce Jr.’s 8-game suspension from the #Falcons will cost him $446,664 in base salary,” Spotrac […] The post Falcons DE James Pearce Jr. Suffers Over Six-Figure Financial Loss After NFL’s Eight-Game Suspension appeared first on EssentiallySports.

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Aug 14, 2026

FedEx St. Jude Championship 2026: Prize Money Breakdown & Winner’s Payout

The PGA Tour first came to Memphis in 1958. Billy Maxwell won that inaugural Memphis Open at Colonial Country Club, his fourth career Tour title, for a winner’s check of just $2,800 out of a $20,000 purse. In 2026, the tournament is known as the FedEx St. Jude Championship and pays out a $20 million […] The post FedEx St. Jude Championship 2026: Prize Money Breakdown & Winner’s Payout appeared first on EssentiallySports.

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Aug 14, 2026

Ex-Alabama Transfer Admits He Was Skeptical of Ryan Day’s Ohio State Before Major Change of Heart

When he was looking to move on from Tuscaloosa in the portal, Qua Russaw was all about finding the right fit. At the same time, he was also concerned about playing time and schemes. And when he had doubts about Ohio State, one specific conversation with one of Ryan Day’s coaches changed the trajectory of […] The post Ex-Alabama Transfer Admits He Was Skeptical of Ryan Day’s Ohio State Before Major Change of Heart appeared first on EssentiallySports.

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Aug 14, 2026

Dennis Schroder Becomes Laughing Stock for NBA Fans After Cavs Trade Vet to Hornets

Roster flexibility does not usually get much coverage on its own, but the most recent destination of Cavaliers guard Dennis Schroder is now more of a joke than a business deal in the eyes of NBA fans. NBA insider Shams Charania tweeted that the Cavaliers had traded Schroder and cash to the Charlotte Hornets in […] The post Dennis Schroder Becomes Laughing Stock for NBA Fans After Cavs Trade Vet to Hornets appeared first on EssentiallySports.

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Aug 14, 2026

Unfinished Business: Markham Practice Postponed As Crews Work To Finish Course

INDYCAR's Markham debut took an unexpected turn as an unfinished track forced practice to be postponed.

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Aug 14, 2026

2026 NFL Bold Predictions: Why Caleb Williams Will Win MVP And More Picks

Caleb Williams winning MVP? Packers out of the postseason? Colin Cowherd makes five bold predictions for 2026.

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Aug 14, 2026

Simulating INDYCAR's Unknown: Inside Drivers' Prep For New Street Courses

From Ontario to Washington, D.C., INDYCAR has back-to-back brand-new street tracks. So how do drivers prepare?

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Aug 14, 2026

Texas LB Rasheem Biles: Ohio State Game 'Circled On My Calendar' After Recruiting

Texas LB Rasheem Biles has the team's 2026 game against Ohio State "circled" on his calendar after they didn't recruit him in high school.

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Aug 14, 2026

Last Night In Baseball: Díaz Blows It, Brewers Open Dodgers Series With W

The Brewers rally against the Dodgers, the Tigers and Pirates have historic performances, the Red Sox snapped their losing streak, Kyle Schwarber is corn-powered and more from Thursday's MLB action.

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Aug 14, 2026

Dodgers Superstar Shohei Ohtani Reportedly Unlikely To Opt Out If Team Sold

Shohei Ohtani is reportedly unlikely to opt out if Dodgers owner Mark Walter sells the team, a luxury his contract affords him.

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Aug 14, 2026

2027 INDYCAR Schedule Tracker: First 8 Dates Announced

Where and when will the INDYCAR Series race in 2027? Here are the latest updates.

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Aug 14, 2026

NASCAR Silly Season Tracker: Noah Gragson Extends With Front Row Motorsports

Noah Gragson is staying put at Front Row Motorsports. Here's the latest from NASCAR's silly season.