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‘I’ll be back,’ Panthers star Nathan Cleary tells fans from hospital bed after surgery
Penrith No 7 posts on Instagram to confirm successful surgery on left footCleary sustained compound fracture and ankle dislocation in loss to NewcastleNathan Cleary has told fans “I’ll be back” in a social media post from his hospital bed after the Penrith star underwent emergency surgery on a horrific ankle injury.Cleary was rushed to hospital in Penrith’s season-ending 22-14 loss to Newcastle on Sunday, after suffering a compound fracture and ankle dislocation. Continue reading...
Justin Gaethje Shuts Down Ilia Topuria Quitter Narrative After UFC White House Fight
Justin Gaethje isn’t jumping on the Ilia Topuria “quitter” train. After their wild UFC Freedom 250 showdown ended with the Spanish-Georgian’s corner stopping the fight before the fifth round, the internet wasted no time going after ‘El Matador’. His undefeated run was over, his undisputed lightweight title was gone, and fans were already roasting him […] The post Justin Gaethje Shuts Down Ilia Topuria Quitter Narrative After UFC White House Fight appeared first on EssentiallySports.
“Totally Different Game”- Carlos Alcaraz Makes Laver Cup Demand Over Tennis Ball Issue
The declining quality of tennis balls has become a major issue in tennis. Many prominent players have spoken out about it and criticized the inconsistency in the ball’s quality. Now Carlos Alcaraz has also entered the debate, highlighting that there is a major problem with the quality of balls used in tournaments. He has also […] The post “Totally Different Game”- Carlos Alcaraz Makes Laver Cup Demand Over Tennis Ball Issue appeared first on EssentiallySports.
18-Year-Old Sensation Defeats Olympic Champion to Claim Gold With Asian Games Record
Just two weeks ago, Yan Ziyi’s campaign at the World Athletics Ultimate Championships in Budapest ended early when the 18-year-old withdrew from the women’s javelin final after suffering a right-foot injury. But she returned in Nagoya for the Asian Games and defeated Olympic champion Haruka Kitaguchi, breaking the Asian Games record in the process. On […] The post 18-Year-Old Sensation Defeats Olympic Champion to Claim Gold With Asian Games Record appeared first on EssentiallySports.
Injury Forces Canadian Fighter to Pull Out From UFC Edmonton Card
UFC is set for its fourth promotional visit to Edmonton, Canada, with a crowded Fight Night card at Rogers Place on October 17, 2026. Fan-favorite flyweight Jamey-Lyn Horth was ready to put on a show against former title challenger Katlyn Cerminara on home soil. However, days before the event, Horth had to pull out due […] The post Injury Forces Canadian Fighter to Pull Out From UFC Edmonton Card appeared first on EssentiallySports.
OK, now it’s time for the Patriots to panic about Drake Maye
The New England quarterback was a revelation in the 2025 regular season. But Sunday’s loss was just the latest in a series of crushing lowsAfter the Patriots pulled out a win in Week 2 over the Steelers, despite another uninspiring performance from Drake Maye, Mike Vrabel avoided answering questions about his quarterback. Vrabel joked with a reporter not to “ruin my Sunday” when asked about Maye. And this was after a win.On Sunday, Maye was largely responsible for ruining Vrabel’s afternoon in the Patriots’ 35-6 loss to Jacksonville, which felt like rock bottom (the Pats hope). Simply put, Maye was atrocious. The 2025 MVP runner-up was 14-of-25 for 199 yards, no touchdowns, two interceptions, three sacks, and a lost fumble. Continue reading...
Overreaction Monday: Time To Bench Drake Maye? Chiefs Best Team In NFL?
Does Drake Maye need to take a break? Are the Chiefs the NFL's best team? Is Justin Herbert to blame for Chargers' woes?
Phillies scrape into MLB playoffs after week of ‘living hell in slow motion’
Phillies were at risk of blowing comfortable wildcard leadVictory over Rays deprives Diamondbacks of comebackBryce Harper and Edmundo Sosa homered, and Zack Wheeler delivered like a Game 7 ace to bring the Philadelphia Phillies back from the brink of collapse and send them into the playoffs. Their 7-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday clinched the final National League wildcard berth.The Phillies could have clinched a playoff berth as early as Wednesday before they lost four straight games and nearly coughed up their wildcard lead to Arizona. But the Phillies win on Sunday, meant they snatched the final wildcard place in the National League. Continue reading...
Denver Offense Comes Alive In Second Half: 3 Takeaways From Broncos Win Over Rams
Bo Nix and the Broncos offense came alive after halftime, improving to 2-1 with a win over the Los Angeles Rams.
NFL Week 3 Defining Stats: Milestones Mount, Unusual Records Fall
NFL superstars made history in Week 3, but the most unusual stat of the week came from a player who didn’t make a single catch.
NFL Fallout Week 3: The Patriots Are Battling More Than A Super Bowl Hangover
The Texans are toast and the Pats might soon be as well. The Vikings are for real. Are the Raiders? Here are Ralph Vacchiano's top takeaways from Week 3.
MLB Wild-Card Power Rankings: The 8 Teams Who Kick Off The Playoffs
Let's rank the eight wild-card teams who'll play this week for the chance to reach the Division Series.
