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Jul 2, 2026

“RIP, My Brother”: Prayers Pour in from NFL Community as Rams Legend Passes Away at 68

In a shocking blow to the NFL community, legendary Los Angeles Rams cornerback Leroy Irvin passed away on June 2nd, Thursday, at the age of 68. His long-time teammate and friend, former Rams running back Eric Dickerson, broke the news on his Instagram handle, calling Irvin a brother before a Rams legend. “Devastated to hear […] The post “RIP, My Brother”: Prayers Pour in from NFL Community as Rams Legend Passes Away at 68 appeared first on EssentiallySports.

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Jul 2, 2026

What Jayson Tatum Isn’t Saying About Jaylen Brown Is the Real Story

If you’ve been on X (formerly Twitter) over the last couple of days, you’ve likely seen one (or more) of the following: people trashing Jaylen Brown, Brown fighting back by saying that analytics are ruining his legacy, former players defending Brown by saying analytics are stupid, or hypothetical trades involving the Boston Celtics’ star wing. […] The post What Jayson Tatum Isn’t Saying About Jaylen Brown Is the Real Story appeared first on EssentiallySports.

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Jul 2, 2026

Surprise East Suitor Plots LeBron James Signing as Warriors, Heat Uncertain About Landing Superstar: Reports

The sweepstakes for the greatest free agent this offseason have gotten a new suitor. LeBron James’ decision to opt into free agency has made the NBA world speculate about where he would land for a record-breaking season No. 24. The latest report has a new suitor from the Eastern Conference, according to ESPN’s insider, Shams […] The post Surprise East Suitor Plots LeBron James Signing as Warriors, Heat Uncertain About Landing Superstar: Reports appeared first on EssentiallySports.

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Jul 2, 2026

Who Is Portugal Next World Cup Opponent?

Who will Portugal face in the round of 16? Here are the possible opponents and its potential path to the final.

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Jul 2, 2026

PGA Tour Pro Suffers Early Exit From $8.8M Event After Back Injury Scare

Since joining the PGA Tour in 2017, Seamus Power has claimed two victories. At one point, he looked poised to turn a promising start at the $8.8 million John Deere Classic into a low round to help him be on his path to clinch his third title. But a few holes later, his scorecard told […] The post PGA Tour Pro Suffers Early Exit From $8.8M Event After Back Injury Scare appeared first on EssentiallySports.

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Jul 2, 2026

How to Watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup: Scores, Schedule, Dates for Every Match

We're tracking all the scores and results at the FIFA 2026 World Cup.

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Jul 2, 2026

2026 FIFA World Cup Golden Boot Race Tracker: Mbappé Matches Messi; Haaland Lurking

Follow the 2026 FIFA World Cup Golden Boot race with our live tracker, featuring the latest goalscoring standings, player statistics, and updates.

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Jul 2, 2026

The 10 Biggest Men's Cinderella Stories Since 2000 Ahead Of Cape Verde-Argentina

Ahead of Cape Verde's matchup against Argentina, here are the biggest upsets of the 2000s in win-or-go-home games.

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Jul 2, 2026

Why Are There Hydration Breaks At The World Cup? FIFA President Explains

Why are there hydration breaks at the 2026 World Cup? FIFA President Gianni Infantino explains the decision behind it.

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Jul 2, 2026

Argentina-Cape Verde Is The Most College Football-Esque Matchup Of The World Cup

Forget David vs. Goliath. Argentina-Cape Verde is the World Cup equivalent of a CFP mismatch between a dynasty and a long shot.

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Jul 2, 2026

Argentina-Cape Verde's World Cup Match Is The Best TV Show Of The Summer

David vs. Goliath. The GOAT vs. 'Granny.' However you describe Cape Verde vs. Argentina, it's what makes the World Cup so special.

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Jul 2, 2026

2026 World Cup Odds: Mbappé, Messi Duel In Golden Boot Race; Kane Chasing

The superstars have shined at the 2026 FIFA World Cup so far. Check out the latest Golden Boot odds after Kylian Mbappé's brace against Sweden.