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“Take Some Reps Away”: Ben Roethlisberger Calls For Harsh Move Against Steelers QB as Drew Allar, Will Howard Impress
How Pittsburgh’s quarterback depth splits time on the field this season will play a big role in who gets to take over for Aaron Rodgers next year. Fans got a glimpse of the scenario in the preseason game vs the Packers, with backups Mason Rudolph, Will Howard, and Drew Allar all getting a chance to […] The post “Take Some Reps Away”: Ben Roethlisberger Calls For Harsh Move Against Steelers QB as Drew Allar, Will Howard Impress appeared first on EssentiallySports .
$44.2M SEC HC Tells His Football Program to “Humble” Itself After “Sloppy” Fall Scrimmage
There are bad ways to finish a preseason scrimmage. Auburn found one of them on Friday. The Tigers went through roughly 115 plays in their first major scrimmage of fall camp. Alex Golesh wanted it to feel as close to a real Saturday as possible. Coaches worked from the box, and TV timeouts were added. […] The post $44.2M SEC HC Tells His Football Program to “Humble” Itself After “Sloppy” Fall Scrimmage appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Fernando Mendoza’s Preseason Debut Answered Every Question Raiders Fans Had About Their Rookie QB
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza took the field in silver and black for the first time in his career. It’s just preseason, but for Raiders fans, it matters. The last time the organization had a first overall pick, they selected JaMarcus Russell (we all know how that went). In Thursday’s game against the Arizona […] The post Fernando Mendoza’s Preseason Debut Answered Every Question Raiders Fans Had About Their Rookie QB appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Kalen DeBoer Hit by Another Injury Blow as Alabama’s Offensive Room Begins to Run Thin
Preseason camp in Tuscaloosa was supposed to settle position battles, but head coach Kalen DeBoer is already facing an unexpected test of depth. After EJ Crowell went down with an injury, another one of Bama’s RBs met the same fate after making a big impression in yesterday’s scrimmage. On August 14th, Alabama insider Brett Greenberg […] The post Kalen DeBoer Hit by Another Injury Blow as Alabama’s Offensive Room Begins to Run Thin appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Deion Sanders Forced to Make Stance Clear on ‘Problematic’ CU Transfer Earlier Dismissed From SEC Program Over Team Violations
When a player carries a reputation as heavily as Boo Carter did leaving Knoxville, questions follow him into every team facility. Head coach Deion Sanders knew the media would immediately bring up the off-field noise at Colorado’s fall media day. Rather than skirting the issue, Coach Prime directly addressed the chatter, clearing the air surrounding […] The post Deion Sanders Forced to Make Stance Clear on ‘Problematic’ CU Transfer Earlier Dismissed From SEC Program Over Team Violations appe...
“Pure Clickbait”: WNBA Faces Media Backlash for Snubbing Caitlin Clark in a Poster Featuring Paige Bueckers, Raven Johnson
The WNBA had the perfect opportunity to market a marquee matchup around two of its biggest stars. Instead, Caitlin Clark was left off the promotional poster once again. The Dallas Wings and the Indiana Fever locked horns for the first time since the season opener. So with college rivals Paige Bueckers and Caitlin Clark leading […] The post “Pure Clickbait”: WNBA Faces Media Backlash for Snubbing Caitlin Clark in a Poster Featuring Paige Bueckers, Raven Johnson appeared first on EssentiallySp...
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 .
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 .
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 .
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 .
PGA Tour Pro Celebrates As He Hits First Career Ace at St. Jude Championship After 112 Starts
Matti Schmid had made 111 career starts on the PGA Tour without ever recording a hole-in-one. That changed on Friday. According to the National Hole-in-One Registry, a PGA Tour ace comes roughly once every 3,000 shots. Safe to say, they don’t come around often. And yet, the 2026 season has already delivered its fair share […] The post PGA Tour Pro Celebrates As He Hits First Career Ace at St. Jude Championship After 112 Starts appeared first on EssentiallySports .
NASCAR Community’s Worst Fears Come True as Iconic Carolina Track Drops Heartbreaking Announcement
Rockingham Speedway came back, the fans showed up, and it worked. Two sold-out Easter weekends. NASCAR Trucks, the O’Reilly Series, packed grandstands at a track that had been dark for over two decades. Everything the sport said it wanted from a short-track revival, The Rock delivered. Then someone sold the place to the wrong people. […] The post NASCAR Community’s Worst Fears Come True as Iconic Carolina Track Drops Heartbreaking Announcement appeared first on EssentiallySports .
DP World Tour’s Big Reason to Put Sanctions on Jon Rahm & Co. Again Pushed by LIV Golf 2.0 Concept – Report
In February 2026, eight LIV golfers entered into a conditional release agreement. The conditions they agreed to were paying all outstanding fees, withdrawing any appeals against earlier sanctions, playing stipulated additional events, and participating in agreed media and promotional activities. However, Jon Rahm continued his months-long battle over the reported $3 million fine. His argument […] The post DP World Tour’s Big Reason to Put Sanctions on Jon Rahm & Co. Again Pushed by LIV Golf ...
Luka Doncic Finds Huge Relief as Ex-Fiancee’s Attorney Withdraws Child Support Case
Luka Doncic’s personal life has taken another unexpected turn, and this time, the Lakers star has walked away from a major legal headache in California. What began as a child support case in Los Angeles has now come to an end after months of back-and-forth between the two sides. The latest twist came Friday, when […] The post Luka Doncic Finds Huge Relief as Ex-Fiancee’s Attorney Withdraws Child Support Case appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Denny Hamlin Reacts as Historic Hometown Track Honors Mom Mary Lou and Late Father’s NASCAR Dedication
Richmond Raceway has been part of Denny Hamlin’s life longer than his NASCAR career has. He grew up in Chesterfield, Virginia, 30 minutes from the track. Long before he was a three-time Daytona 500 champion, he sat in those grandstands with his parents on race weekends. This weekend, ahead of the Cook Out 400, the […] The post Denny Hamlin Reacts as Historic Hometown Track Honors Mom Mary Lou and Late Father’s NASCAR Dedication appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Rumors Spark About Bryson DeChambeau’s Dating Life as Former Hockey Goalie Allegedly Shares Pictures from His Closet
Bryson DeChambeau is in the headlines again, but not for a bomb drive, a YouTube trick-shot series, or a major championship run. It is for his love life. Rumors that the two-time U.S. Open winner is dating Canadian model and former hockey goalie Mikayla Demaiter ignited after a carousel post on Instagram sparked the story. […] The post Rumors Spark About Bryson DeChambeau’s Dating Life as Former Hockey Goalie Allegedly Shares Pictures from His Closet appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Jordan Spieth’s Shocking Par Save from Porta-Potty at St. Jude Championship
For Jordan Spieth, this wasn’t an anomaly. It was the latest chapter in a season defined by recovery. On the par-5 third at TPC Southwind, his tee shot sailed left of the fairway and settled next to the porta potties, and by the time he’d finished the hole, golf fans had a new addition to […] The post Jordan Spieth’s Shocking Par Save from Porta-Potty at St. Jude Championship appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Former LSU AD and Legendary Coach Dies at 88 After Being Hospitalized With Heart Issues
Stanley “Skip” Bertman, the iconic LSU baseball coach and former athletic director who built the Tigers into a national powerhouse, died Friday, August 14, at age 88. The Miami Beach native had been hospitalized at Baton Rouge General with heart complications and passed away surrounded by family. His absence leaves a void in college baseball […] The post Former LSU AD and Legendary Coach Dies at 88 After Being Hospitalized With Heart Issues appeared first on EssentiallySports .
NFL Preseason Week 1: Best and Worst QB Performances From Thursday’s Games
Week 1 of the NFL preseason is officially underway! On Thursday, we got to see 12 teams take the field in the first preseason game. The games may not have been as eventful as the Hall of Fame game, which came down to the final play, but there was still some good football on TV […] The post NFL Preseason Week 1: Best and Worst QB Performances From Thursday’s Games appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Fans Add Insult To Injury As NASCAR Team Mocks Jayden Daniels Over LSU Jersey Tantrum
Numbers carry a lot of sentimental weight in sports, but it’s rare for that attachment to turn into an actual legal fight. That’s essentially what happened with Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels. The 2023 Heisman winner sent LSU a cease-and-desist letter over his old No. 5 which had been reassigned to sophomore cornerback DJ Pickett. […] The post Fans Add Insult To Injury As NASCAR Team Mocks Jayden Daniels Over LSU Jersey Tantrum appeared first on EssentiallySports .
UM Issues Statement After Mario Cristobal’s Athlete Arrested on Reckless Driving and Fleeing Charges
Mario Cristobal’s running back Jordan Lyle’s preseason momentum with the Miami Hurricanes came to a halt on August 13 when the 20‑year‑old running back was allegedly arrested in Broward County. According to Sunrise Police, he faces charges of aggravated fleeing at high speed and reckless driving. Lyle was booked into Broward Main Jail in Fort […] The post UM Issues Statement After Mario Cristobal’s Athlete Arrested on Reckless Driving and Fleeing Charges appeared first on EssentiallySports .
“Losing a Brother Has Been Tough”: Kurt Busch Drops Emotional Reality Check on Late Brother Kyle’s Unmatched NASCAR Legacy
Before Kurt and Kyle Busch became NASCAR champions, they were two kids in Las Vegas working on race cars with their father, Tom Busch. There was no famous racing dynasty behind them. No easy route into the sport. Kurt broke through first, then helped open the door for Kyle. Together, they made the winningest brother […] The post “Losing a Brother Has Been Tough”: Kurt Busch Drops Emotional Reality Check on Late Brother Kyle’s Unmatched NASCAR Legacy appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Mavs’ Rebuild Around Cooper Flagg Could Take Major Hit After Klay Thompson Makes Future Target Clear
Dallas is building for the future around Cooper Flagg, but Klay Thompson’s plans appear to be focused much closer to the present. The Mavericks are coming off a 26-56 season and have a new front office and coach in place. Thompson, meanwhile, is entering the final year of his contract after a season in which […] The post Mavs’ Rebuild Around Cooper Flagg Could Take Major Hit After Klay Thompson Makes Future Target Clear appeared first on EssentiallySports .
‘It’s Stupid’: PGA Tour Faces Backlash for New Event Named After $39 Billion Sponsor
Brendan Porath of Fried Egg Golf didn’t mince words when reacting to the PGA Tour’s latest rebrand. The Greensboro‑area tournament, a long fixture at Sedgefield Country Club, will now be called GO by Raymond James and Porath thinks the name is a disaster. “This new event in Greensboro that they’re just calling GO by Raymond […] The post ‘It’s Stupid’: PGA Tour Faces Backlash for New Event Named After $39 Billion Sponsor appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Fans Rip Into Robert MacIntyre After He Withdraws From FedEx St. Jude Championship
Robert MacIntyre posted his worst opening round at the FedEx St. Jude Championship in an up-and-down season: 15 of 18 cuts made but not a single win. The 30-year-old had shown flashes of brilliant performances, but cold stretches kept his season inconsistent. On Thursday, the pattern took its most jarring turn yet. PGA Tour Communications […] The post Fans Rip Into Robert MacIntyre After He Withdraws From FedEx St. Jude Championship appeared first on EssentiallySports .
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