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Valkyries vs. Dream Game 3 Becomes Most-Watched WNBA Finals Game 3 on Cable, Averages 1.71 Million Viewers
A crowd of over 17,000 fans dressed in red or purple screamed as Angel Reese secured the ball at tipoff as the Golden State Valkyries visited State Farm Arena to face the Atlanta Dream in Game 3 on Wednesday. After years of quiet arenas and few television slots, the WNBA Finals are receiving the love […] The post Valkyries vs. Dream Game 3 Becomes Most-Watched WNBA Finals Game 3 on Cable, Averages 1.71 Million Viewers appeared first on EssentiallySports.
Daniel Stewart, former Port Adelaide AFL player, dies aged 37
Key forward played 36 games and kicked 31 goals between 2010 and 2013Power will wear black armbands at first home game of 2027 seasonFormer Port Adelaide player Daniel Stewart has died suddenly at the age of 37.The Power confirmed Stewart’s death on Saturday as the club said it was “deeply saddened” by the news that had come as a “shock”. Continue reading...
“Ain’t No Superstar”: Kevin Garnett’s Bam Adebayo Warning Comes True as Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Heat Era Turns Grim
The pairing of Bam Adebayo and Giannis Antetokounmpo was expected to elevate the Miami Heat. Instead, Miami has opened 0–2 despite consecutive high-scoring performances from Antetokounmpo. And the loss to the Detroit Pistons only brought that issue into the limelight. Bam Adebayo’s slow start is becoming a problem for the Miami Heat. After struggling to […] The post “Ain’t No Superstar”: Kevin Garnett’s Bam Adebayo Warning Comes True as Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Heat Era Turns Grim appeared first on EssentiallySports.
Lane Kiffin’s Daughter Reportedly Breaks Up With 2nd Football Star on His Roster; Last One Had Also Left Program
LSU captain Whit Weeks is already sidelined with a fractured right leg. Now, he may be dealing with another setback off the field. The linebacker is at the center of breakup rumors involving his head coach Lane Kiffin’s 21-year-old daughter, Landry. The two have been publicly linked since September 2025, but recent social media activity […] The post Lane Kiffin’s Daughter Reportedly Breaks Up With 2nd Football Star on His Roster; Last One Had Also Left Program appeared first on EssentiallySports.
ACC Program Takes Preventive Measure After Learning From FG Controversy That Cost James Franklin and Co. a Game
Every college football fan in Blacksburg spent days rewinding that final kick against Pitt over and over again, trying to find a definitive answer on a play that defied the camera lens. When a single close call decides a Friday night thriller, teams start looking for answers outside the standard broadcast setup. Tired of leaving […] The post ACC Program Takes Preventive Measure After Learning From FG Controversy That Cost James Franklin and Co. a Game appeared first on EssentiallySports.
“So Nasty” — Martina Navratilova Weighs In on Gael Monfils-Elina Svitolina Split Backlash
Elina Svitolina and Gael Monfils ended their marriage, and they asked for kindness and space. Just a few days after the announcement, they received neither of those things, and now 18-time Grand Slam singles champion Martina Navratilova has stepped in to defend the couple. “People are so nasty,” Navratilova wrote on X. “Nobody is hurting […] The post “So Nasty” — Martina Navratilova Weighs In on Gael Monfils-Elina Svitolina Split Backlash appeared first on EssentiallySports.
Advantage, Milwaukee: 4 Takeaways From The Brewers' World Series Game 1 Win
The Brewers have a 1-0 lead in the World Series after holding off the Rays. Here are Deesha Thosar's takeaways.
Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders unionize after years of fighting for fair pay
Team elects to voluntarily recognize unionSquad members have advocated for better wagesThe Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders have unionized, in a watershed labor victory that comes after years of fighting for fair pay.The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Association (DCCA) was voluntarily recognized by the Cowboys as the collective bargaining representative for the cheerleading squad, according to a Friday news release. The recognition came after “meaningful discussion” between the Cowboys organization and the DCCA, and the parties are set to begin collective bargaining. Continue reading...
Molly Picklum claims lead in WSL title race with ‘dream’ win in Portugal
Australian defeats Cailtin Simmers in World Surf League women’s finalGriffin Colapinto scores near-perfect barrel to beat Gabriel MedinaAustralia’s reigning world champion Molly Picklum won the Portugal Pro in thumping tubes on Friday, claiming her first victory of the year and jumping to the top of the rankings with just two events of surfing’s world tour remaining.California’s Griffin Colapinto scored a near-perfect barrel to come from behind and claim the win over Brazil’s Gabriel Medina in the men’s final, notching up his third victory at the powerful Portuguese beach break of Supertubos. Continue reading...
F1 crown in reach for Kimi Antonelli at bumpy Austin circuit drivers insist is ‘unacceptable’
Mercedes youngster could become youngest title winnerMax Verstappen says bumpy track makes drivers ‘suffer’The Formula One world championship is within reach for Kimi Antonelli at the US Grand Prix in Austin this weekend. But while the young Italian approaches the race intending simply to have fun, there is disquiet among other drivers about the potential long-term health dangers posed by the state of the Texas circuit.The 20-year-old Antonelli will become Formula One’s youngest world champion if he claims the title at the Circuit of the Americas on Sunday, eclipsing Sebastian Vettel’s record from 2010, when the German driver was 23 and Antonelli was four. It is an outside chance, as the Italian has acknowledged. He must win while needing his rivals to endure a poor day. His Mercedes teammate George Russell would have to finish outside the top eight and Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton outside the top four. Continue reading...
Ipswich 1-1 Nottingham Forest: Premier League – as it happened
Forest were the dominant side but, not for the first time this season, their final-third bluntness cost them victory2 min: It’s windy in Suffolk. Walton batters a clearance upfield as best he can. Forest very much playing with the wind at their back in this first half.Most everyone takes the knee … there’s no room for racism … then Forest get the ball rolling. Or flying. Gibbs-White hoicks it straight out for a goal kick. Continue reading...
Arteta concerned over Saka’s durability as forward faces possible six-week absence
Arteta: ‘We need to understand how to manage his load’Max Dowman could play against Everton on SaturdayMikel Arteta has expressed concern over Bukayo Saka’s robustness after a series of injuries to the forward in the past year and as he awaits further news on how long he will be out for with a thigh issue.Saka is set for an MRI scan after limping off in the 2-2 draw with Bayern Munich in the Champions League, with Arteta revealing the 25-year-old had “quite a lot of fluid in the area so it was difficult to understand the extent of the injury”. Saka will definitely miss Saturday’s game against Evertonand, it is understood, Arsenal fear it could be a grade-two tear that could potentially keep him out for up to six weeks. Continue reading...
