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NFL Players Who Could Still Be Traded Before the 2026 Season Begins

With rumors growing larger by the hour of Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo getting traded, it brings up a solid question for the NFL. Which players can still get traded before the 2026 season? While we may not see a clear top-10 player in the league get traded like Antetokounmpo, there are still plenty of […] The post NFL Players Who Could Still Be Traded Before the 2026 Season Begins appeared first on EssentiallySports .

2027 NFL Draft OT Rankings: Jordan Seaton Leads the Top 5 Offensive Tackles

It’s time to rank the top offensive tackle in the 2027 class. This is undoubtedly the most important group in the entire draft, as we all know that the trenches win football games. The 2027 draft talk won’t pick up for another couple of months, but given how hyped up this class is, we should […] The post 2027 NFL Draft OT Rankings: Jordan Seaton Leads the Top 5 Offensive Tackles appeared first on EssentiallySports .

NFL

Bill Belichick Steals Deion Sanders’ Recruit Days After Committing to Colorado

Colorado head coach Deion Sanders thought he had OL Jaiden Lindsay locked in for 2027 after he committed to Colorado on June 6 following an official visit to Boulder. But less than three weeks later, the Maryland prospect is heading in a different direction, and it started almost by accident. “After a great OV weekend […] The post Bill Belichick Steals Deion Sanders’ Recruit Days After Committing to Colorado appeared first on EssentiallySports .

Browns Quietly Receiving Trade Calls About Shedeur Sanders Amid QB Battle With Deshaun Watson – Report

Yet another year down the line, and yet again, the Cleveland Browns are asking the same question: Who could be the QB1? The quarterback race in Berea seems to have no end as Shedeur Sanders reportedly caught up with the veteran Deshaun Watson. But only a month before the training camp on July 28th, reports […] The post Browns Quietly Receiving Trade Calls About Shedeur Sanders Amid QB Battle With Deshaun Watson – Report appeared first on EssentiallySports .

“Did 90 Hours of Recording”: Replacing Kirk Herbstreit Comes With a Price for FOX Host

Replacing Kirk Herbstreit is a pretty big pair of shoes to fill. Joel Klatt thought he was signing up to replace a voice. But did he foresee that he was signing up for nearly 90 hours of talking to a wall? That’s the hidden cost of becoming the new voice of EA Sports College Football […] The post “Did 90 Hours of Recording”: Replacing Kirk Herbstreit Comes With a Price for FOX Host appeared first on EssentiallySports .

Texas Tech Booster Reignites Brendan Sorsby Feud After Big 12 Rival’s Fresh NCAA Lawsuit

Earlier this month, Texas Tech found itself back in the middle of a college football fight after the NCAA suspended quarterback Brendan Sorsby over gambling violations. That ruling drew public comments from UCF athletic director Terry Mohajir, whose “integrity” comments and line that “no one is above the law” quickly added heat to the issue. […] The post Texas Tech Booster Reignites Brendan Sorsby Feud After Big 12 Rival’s Fresh NCAA Lawsuit appeared first on EssentiallySports .

OSU Awards Former SEC Transfer Their Men’s Athlete Of The Year

Ohio State had no shortage of star power in 2025-26, but one transfer rose above the rest. Former Alabama safety Caleb Downs was named the Buckeyes’ Men’s Athlete of the Year, adding another major honor to a breakout run in Columbus. “Ohio State football All-American and women’s hockey gold medalist are Ohio State’s 2025-26 Athletes […] The post OSU Awards Former SEC Transfer Their Men’s Athlete Of The Year appeared first on EssentiallySports .

Denny Hamlin Publicly Slams F1 Ringer For ‘Stereotyping’ NASCAR As He Picks Sides In Noah Gragson Controversy

While Corey Heim was celebrating his first Cup Series victory, two backmarkers –Kevin Magnussen and Noah Gragson– became the spotlight of NASCAR’s first-ever Cup race inside an active military installation. And turns out, it was not an accident. And after everything was said and done, Denny Hamlin revealed what pushed Magnussen to do what he did. […] The post Denny Hamlin Publicly Slams F1 Ringer For ‘Stereotyping’ NASCAR As He Picks Sides In Noah Gragson Controversy appeared first on Essent...

Ohio State Lands Commitment from Elite 2029 WR Already Drawing Jeremiah Smith Comparisons

Austin Miller is barely kicking off his high school football journey, but the scary part is he might already be done with the entire recruiting process. After an absolute whirlwind of a weekend visit to Columbus, the elite 2029 wide receiver from Bellflower, California, decided he had seen enough and officially locked in his commitment […] The post Ohio State Lands Commitment from Elite 2029 WR Already Drawing Jeremiah Smith Comparisons appeared first on EssentiallySports .

Ed Orgeron Called Michael Irvin to Help LSU Recruit; But He Poaches Their Target For Miami

Ed Orgeron might have thought he was making a smart recruiting move. But he may have accidentally handed Miami a win, and he learned a lesson the funny way. The lesson: never put a top prospect on FaceTime with Michael Irvin unless you’re sure you want that kid wearing orange and green. The story surfaced […] The post Ed Orgeron Called Michael Irvin to Help LSU Recruit; But He Poaches Their Target For Miami appeared first on EssentiallySports .

Deion Sanders Hires Warren Sapp’s Replacement on Colorado Staff Months After HOFer Resigned

The Colorado Buffaloes lost their defensive pass-rush coordinator this offseason after Warren Sapp resigned in good faith to pursue other opportunities. The program has now picked Sapp’s replacement almost four months after his exit, and he joins Coach Prime and Chris Marve from the Virginia Tech Hokies. Per CBSSports’ Matt Zenitz, the program is set […] The post Deion Sanders Hires Warren Sapp’s Replacement on Colorado Staff Months After HOFer Resigned appeared first on EssentiallySports .

“NEEDS AN OPPORTUNITY!”: Deion Sanders’ Son Starts Movement To Save Ex-Colorado Star’s Career

Deion Sanders’ eldest son, Deion Sanders Jr., followed his father’s value of caring for the Buffs. Coach Prime’s eldest son made a public push for a former Colorado player, Jaylen Wester, who played his final season with Western Kentucky. Unfortunately, he went undrafted in the NFL Draft this year, and Deion Jr. didn’t hold back […] The post “NEEDS AN OPPORTUNITY!”: Deion Sanders’ Son Starts Movement To Save Ex-Colorado Star’s Career appeared first on EssentiallySports .

‘Truly Touched My Heart’: Jack Nicklaus Opens Up on Wyndham Clark Moment He’ll Never Forget

Wyndham Clark may have had just one goal of redemption entering the Shinnecock Hills last Thursday. But he certainly walked off the 18th green with much more. He won his second US Open title after wrecking his reputation last year at Oakmont, and he did it all with a historic style. Clark joined only eight […] The post ‘Truly Touched My Heart’: Jack Nicklaus Opens Up on Wyndham Clark Moment He’ll Never Forget appeared first on EssentiallySports .

EA Sports Solves Longtime Feud Between Rivals Ohio State & Penn State

The long-running debate over which stadium is the toughest place to play in college football has a new update. Last year, EA Sports ranked Tiger Stadium as the toughest place, followed by Beaver Stadium and Ohio Stadium. But this year, there’s an important change, one that can settle a debate in the Big 10. Despite […] The post EA Sports Solves Longtime Feud Between Rivals Ohio State & Penn State appeared first on EssentiallySports .

‘The Worst I’ve Ever Seen’: Brandel Chamblee Issues Scathing Verdict on Wyndham Clark’s Mistreatment at U.S Open

The four major championships in golf have long been defined by prestige, tradition, and respect for the players on the sport’s biggest stage. Augusta National has long been the gold standard for it. The other three majors have largely followed that tone. Crowd energy? Yes. Passion? Absolutely. The hostility at Shinnecock Hills 2026, however, was […] The post ‘The Worst I’ve Ever Seen’: Brandel Chamblee Issues Scathing Verdict on Wyndham Clark’s Mistreatment at U.S Open appeared first on Esse...

Pat McAfee Makes Bold Career Move Beyond ESPN and NFL Amid Potential $60M Deal

For several months, Pat McAfee and the crew of The Pat McAfee Show have been consuming PB&J products by Jams while publicly praising their taste and clean ingredients. But now, McAfee is taking that relationship a step further by expanding his ties with the brand and its founder, Connor Blakely. Per the Sports Business Journal, […] The post Pat McAfee Makes Bold Career Move Beyond ESPN and NFL Amid Potential $60M Deal appeared first on EssentiallySports .

NFL

‘Memorized Everything Negative’: Bryson DeChambeau Became a Target of PGA Tour Locker-Room Talk, Says Analyst

Entering Shinnecock Hills last week, Bryson DeChambeau was a top ten favorite to win his first major of the year. Instead, he went on to miss his third consecutive cut this season. You may blame it on his love for chocolate milk or LIV Golf, but ESPN analyst Mark Schlabach has something else to point […] The post ‘Memorized Everything Negative’: Bryson DeChambeau Became a Target of PGA Tour Locker-Room Talk, Says Analyst appeared first on EssentiallySports .

Where Will the 2026 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship Be Played? History & Significance of the Venue Explored

Hannah Green earned a wire-to-wire victory here in 2019. The Ryder Cup was played here in 2016. Payne Stewart lifted the U.S. Open trophy here in 1991. Now Hazeltine gets another major to host: the 2026 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship. The third major of women’s golf is scheduled from June 25-28, and defending champion Minjee […] The post Where Will the 2026 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship Be Played? History & Significance of the Venue Explored appeared first on EssentiallySports .

Ryan Day’s Masterplan To Beat Tennessee For 5-Star OSU Target Gets Major Boost

With the season now just two months away, the recruiting trail is heating up as the final weeks of key recruitments begin to unfold. Amid the buzz, Rivals’ Steve Wiltfong has shared the latest intel on a major target linked to Ryan Day’s program, which is also the final piece needed to secure their top […] The post Ryan Day’s Masterplan To Beat Tennessee For 5-Star OSU Target Gets Major Boost appeared first on EssentiallySports .

“He’s My Why”: Miami RB Makes Touching Confession About Why He Plays College Football

In October 2024, Miami RB Mark Fletcher Jr. lost his father, Mark Fletcher Sr., at the age of 53, just as the Canes were preparing to face in-state Florida State. Even in that moment of ultimate grief, the RB played against the Noles and even scored a touchdown. Since then, he has found ways to […] The post “He’s My Why”: Miami RB Makes Touching Confession About Why He Plays College Football appeared first on EssentiallySports .

23YO MLB Phenom Retires From Baseball in Surprising Decision

Prospects in the Colorado Rockies farm system are never too far away from debuting at Coors Field. Yet Benny Montgomery gave up his baseball hopes at only 23 years old. After navigating through five years of injuries and hitting issues that never quite resolved, the minor leaguer has decided to quit pro baseball. The moves […] The post 23YO MLB Phenom Retires From Baseball in Surprising Decision appeared first on EssentiallySports .

‘Do Not Deserve a Major’: Golf Analyst Sends Blunt Message to PGA of America as Wyndham Clark’s Mistreatment Raises Concern

In September 2025, a Ryder Cup crowd at Bethpage Black booed European players off the tee box, cheered missed putts, and forced the PGA of America to bring in extra State Police. Then, in June 2026, a U.S. Open crowd at Shinnecock Hills did much the same to its own eventual champion, jeering Wyndham Clark […] The post ‘Do Not Deserve a Major’: Golf Analyst Sends Blunt Message to PGA of America as Wyndham Clark’s Mistreatment Raises Concern appeared first on EssentiallySports .

“Higher Ceiling Than (Fernando) Mendoza”: Aaron Rodgers’ Brother Names Controversial College QB Who is The Real Deal

The future of former Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby is now in the hands of NFL teams, who are figuring out where he fits into their schemes. Keeping aside his gambling history, what is the correct evaluation for a QB who didn’t suit up for his senior season? He is not getting any first-round projections. […] The post “Higher Ceiling Than (Fernando) Mendoza”: Aaron Rodgers’ Brother Names Controversial College QB Who is The Real Deal appeared first on EssentiallySports .

NFL

Bubba Wallace Declares Permanent Trajectory Shift Following Historic Finish at Coronado

Bubba Wallace crossed the line in second at the inaugural Anduril 250 at Naval Base Coronado, completing a historic 1–2 finish for 23XI Racing behind teammate Corey Heim. But more than the result itself, Wallace left believing the race may have permanently changed the way he sees himself on road courses. In an interview with […] The post Bubba Wallace Declares Permanent Trajectory Shift Following Historic Finish at Coronado appeared first on EssentiallySports .

Russell Wilson Continues Giving Back to Pittsburgh More Than a Year After Steelers Exit

Mahatma Gandhi’s famous quote, “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others,” rightfully applies to Russell Wilson. Despite announcing his retirement from football on June 3, 2026, after a 14-year career, the NFL analyst for CBS remains connected to the Pittsburgh Steelers, a team he played for just […] The post Russell Wilson Continues Giving Back to Pittsburgh More Than a Year After Steelers Exit appeared first on EssentiallySports .