GM Mike Dunleavy solved the head coaching decision by extending Steve Kerr’s contract for two more years. But multiple questions need answering. Should the Golden State Warriors pursue LeBron James? Who will be the ideal fit from the 2026 draft as the #11 pick? More importantly, who to cut from the roster to make them […]
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Sean O’Malley may have made the biggest mistake of his career by calling out Petr Yan. ‘Suga’ Sean, of course, defeated Aiemann Zahabi via second-round knockout at UFC Freedom 250 on Sunday at the White House. And immediately after the bout, he called out Yan, claiming he was supposed to be the one fighting him […]
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One of the most terrifying, near-fatal survival stories in modern mixed martial arts history is officially turning into a highly anticipated combat sports comeback. Undefeated PFL featherweight champion Timur Khizriev is all set to return to professional fighting, according to a statement from the promotion’s top executive. The update is the first significant timeline shift […]
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If the 2026 NBA Finals showed that Knicks fans can go to extreme lengths, Spurs Nation said ‘hold my beer.’ The feelings of bitterness ran deep through the series between the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks. A devastated fanbase is now zeroing in what they believe is the root cause of the Finals […]
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The historic UFC Freedom 250 on the White House South Lawn was a masterclass in live sports production, but a patriotic clothing choice soon became the night’s biggest talking point. A suspected violation of the United States Flag Code by the night’s Octagon Girls has sparked massive social media outrage that has clearly overshadowed a […]
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Justin Gaethje may have beaten the breaks out of Ilia Topuria. Still, the cageside doctor is facing criticism for trying to save the Spaniard’s life. After what is now being called the ‘biggest upset in modern UFC history,’ Daniel Cormier, on his YouTube channel, has criticized the cageside doctor at UFC Freedom 250 on Sunday […]
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Dustin Poirier has officially teased that he may cut his retirement short following Justin Gaethje‘s championship-winning performance in Washington, DC. Following what can be considered one of the biggest upsets in the promotion’s history, UFC by Paramount+ asked ‘The Diamond’ if he would consider coming out of retirement for a trilogy bout against his former […]
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Yesterday, at the White House South Lawn, Alex Pereira’s attempt at becoming a three-division champion faltered. Fighting on the co-main event of the historic UFC Freedom 250 card, the Brazilian failed to answer the questions his opponent, Ciryl Gane, raised. While the experiment may have put Pereira’s career at crossroads, where he needs to take […]
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Millions just saw Mikal Bridges enjoying that championship high live. The New York Knicks forward caused shock, laughter, and head-shaking all at once on Monday afternoon, hosting a hilariously unhinged, heavily intoxicated, NSFW Instagram Live to celebrate the franchise’s first NBA championship in 53 years. Less than 48 hours after pulling off a thrilling Game […]
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Remember last year when Ons Jabeur laid bare tennis’ growing crisis, saying, “People are hopeless behind screens,” as betting-fueled abuse began taking a serious toll on players’ mental health? A year later, little seems to have changed, with the issue still casting a dark shadow over the sport. Now, the current world No. 2 Elena […]
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The physical aftermath of UFC Freedom 250 on the White House South Lawn is finally being revealed. After a bloody and brutal war that ended in his first professional defeat, former undisputed lightweight champion Ilia Topuria has publicly broken his silence. Taking to social media to directly address his opponent, Justin Gaethje, ‘El Matador’ described […]
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NASCAR fans are fractured across four broadcast services. Kenny Wallace says they’re complaining about the wrong thing. Not only does the divided schedule increase the complexity of watching races for the older audience, but it also annoys the fans to the point that they question, “Why should we pay for yet another streaming/broadcast service?” It […]
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Ciryl Gane may have secured a dominant statement victory over Alex Pereira, but the win was far from controversy-free. The French heavyweight stopped the Brazilian in the second round after dropping him and forcing the referee to step in. Yet as the action unfolded at the White House on Sunday, reigning heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall […]
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Just when the Indiana Fever found its footing again, they have a sombering news. They are currently preparing to host the physical Toronto Tempo team, which is the fifth-ranking offense in the league right now. This means that even though the Fever is fourth in scoring this season, it would need some extra fuel to […]
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The highly charged spectacle of UFC Freedom 250 on the White House South Lawn delivered breathtaking violence inside the cage, but a post-fight mic drop has managed to steal the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. While undefeated heavyweight rising star Josh Hokit defeated fan-favorite knockout artist Derrick Lewis, his post-fight speech has left Dana White and President Donald […]
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For the first time, NASCAR is heading to San Diego with its historic street race weekend at Naval Base Coronado. Between military base access rules, parking plans, tailgating policies, fan zones, and race-day restrictions, this isn’t going to feel like a typical Cup Series weekend. To make things easier, we’ve put together this complete fan […]
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Paige Bueckers has spent most of her career being termed the next Diana Taurasi. As her stature in the WNBA grows, those comparisons only get louder. Now, this Dallas Wings newcomer, who once played with Taurasi, has explained how the two are similar. “It’s just the personality, how they are, and how they are as […]
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Olivia Miles is turning heads in the league right now. And she is getting recognition of the highest kind possible- from her peers. In the latest episode of ‘Show me something’ podcast, Sophie Cunningham leaves no stone unturned in praising the rookie. For her, she is the Rookie of the Year. “She has like the […]
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Since turning pro in 2021, Keith Taylor has had to fight for his place across several NFL teams. And this time, a tough offseason injury has now sidelined him and ultimately cost him his spot with the Jacksonville Jaguars. According to the NFL’s transaction wire, per Arrowhead Addict, Taylor suffered the injury in the weight room […]
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Just when you thought the Portland Trail Blazers are facing a turnaround with a playoff appearance in a turbulent season, they have have suffered a catastrophic blow to their foundational stability. The locker room chemistry is at risk after losing their highly regarded tactician Tiago Splitter to a conference rival. This comes after an aggressive, […]
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The Indiana Fever are less than 24 hours away from their matchup against Toronto Tempo, but the controversy from their last game is still making waves online. During Indiana’s 85-75 win over the Connecticut Sun, Caitlin Clark absorbed significant contact from the Sun’s Brittney Griner on two separate plays without getting a whistle. One of […]
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Victor Wembanyama was supposed to be the new face of the NBA. On June 13, 2026, on his own floor in San Antonio, the 22-year-old walked straight into the tunnel the moment the final buzzer sounded – skipping the handshake line, refusing to look the Knicks in the eye, and cementing a first Finals appearance […]
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The first meeting of Angel Reese with her former teammate, Isabelle Harrison, turned into a complete showdown. So much so that the physicality culminated in the latter being ejected after she committed a flagrant 2 foul on the Atlanta Dream forward. While emotions certainly got the best of the two, as Reese was also left […]
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Drew Brees is set to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in August of this year. He’ll join with Larry Fitzgerald, Luke Kuechly, Roger Craig and Adam Vinatieri in Canton and be the 27th quaterback inducted. Over the next five weeks on EssentiallySports, we’re going to honor these five inductees and build a […]
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What was meant to be a happy, once-in-a-lifetime tropical getaway ahead of wedding bells has instead ended in unspeakable heartbreak for Jade Jones, the fiancée of Tyrese Haliburton. A bachelorette party to celebrate Jones with her friends at St. Barts was abruptly shattered when one of her closest lifelong friends, 26-year-old Mackenzie (Makenzi) Kern, passed […]
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