Essentially Sports News Updates

In June 2024, Angel Reese announced herself to the WNBA. “I know I’ll go down in history. I’ll look back in 20 years and be like: ‘Yeah, the reason why we’re watching women’s basketball isn’t just because of one person. It’s because of me, too.’” Call it self-confidence or shots… Read more »

There are press conferences—and then there are moments when it’s obvious who really runs the room. In an exclusive sitdown with EssentiallySports, veteran journalist Chris Haynes recounted a staggering 2015 playoff moment that added a chapter to a very familiar narrative. A ‘killer’ conundrum that’s followed the Akron Hammer to… Read more »

Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles have been celebrated as one of gymnastics’ most unshakable friendships, a bond that began when they first roomed together at the world championship team trials in 2018. That connection has defined much of Chiles’ journey, from the moment Biles convinced her not to abandon the… Read more »

The Washington Mystics vs the Indiana Fever game tips off with more than pride on the line; a playoff berth may depend on it. Both Eastern Conference teams opened the season strong, but their paths diverged as the months rolled on. For Indiana, injuries chipped away at the roster until… Read more »

Oklahoma QB John Mateer wasted no time making his presence felt. After setting a Sooners record for passing yards in his debut just a week ago, the Washington State transfer followed it up by shining under the national spotlight against a #15 ranked Michigan squad. He went 21-of-34 for 270… Read more »

As the 2025 NFL season kicks off, all eyes are on Travis Hunter, the Jaguars’ electrifying rookie and Heisman Trophy winner. Behind his rise stands his mother, Ferrante Edmonds, whose faith and fierce love, as fans know, have shaped his path. From moving the family from a troubled Florida neighborhood… Read more »

Some basketball stories you’d dismiss as too outrageous for Hollywood. But in the BIG3, they don’t wait for a script—they happen live. Forget nostalgia tours. Forget soft charity runs. This league is raw, and with $1 million on the line, emotions run hotter than any summer gym. In an exclusive… Read more »

Matthew Stafford gave the Rams and Sean McVay everything they dreamed of: a Super Bowl, a quarterback who could stare down fourth quarters and rip a defense apart with a single throw. Nearly 60,000 career passing yards, almost 400 touchdowns—the man’s toughness is legendary. But legends age, and Stafford’s body… Read more »

There’s no sport quite like boxing, but its reputation has long been tainted by corruption. From sanctioning bodies refusing to strip top stars who dodge mandatory challengers to promoters protecting their fighters from dangerous opponents, the politics have often overshadowed the competition. However, since His Excellency Turki Alalshikh stepped into… Read more »

The crowd disappears. The lights dim… for most ex-NBA players, that silence hits like an icy wind. One day you’re drenched in the roar of 20,000 fans, the next you’re staring down an empty gym, wondering what’s left: what’s the purpose of showing up anymore? But Ice Cube’s BIG3 refuses… Read more »