sports journalist
Christopher C. Wuensch is a sports journalist with 20-plus years kicking up dust and sunflower seeds on MLB diamonds, NCAA sidelines, PGA Tour stops and beyond.
A University of Arizona J-School alum, he’s covered the SEC for Saturday Down South and SEC Country (Atlanta Journal-Constitution), in addition to being a founding member and CFB Deputy Editor for football.com, as well as a Lindy’s Sports Magazine writer/editor for 15 years and counting. All the while interviewing the likes of Tiger Woods and Joey Chestnut – only one of which had jalapeno popper grease on his chin.
Christopher covers the WNBA for Essentially Sports through responsible, longform data and AI driven sports journalism.
Originally from New Jersey and firmly in the taylor ham camp, he now resides in the Denver metro area and stubbornly refuses to give up his New York Jets fandom.
The WNBA’s Crackdown on Physical Play is Working, But Not All Whistles Are Equal
Fouls up 21%. Free throws up 21%. The WNBA's officiating overhaul is working, but Bueckers, Wilson and Clark all experience it differently.
Year Three Blueprint: Can Caitlin Clark Join Taurasi, Stewart and Wilson with an Historic Third Season?
Diana Taurasi, Breanna Stewart and A'ja Wilson all broke through in year three. The blueprint exists. Now it's Caitlin Clark's turn.
Grading the 2026 WNBA Rookie Class After Three Weeks: Miles Leads, Nogic Surprises and Fudd Finds Her Footing
Three weeks in, the 2026 WNBA rookie class is separating itself. Grades for Miles, Fudd, Nogic, Rice, Johnson and the historic UCLA Big Six.
Favorites to Win the WNBA Championship 2026: An Early Season Deep-Dive
The last 11 WNBA champions all shared the same blueprint. In 2026, only the Aces and Liberty come close to matching it.
Jose Fernandez: Can a College Coach Lift the WNBA’s Dallas Wings
Five coaches couldn't fix the Dallas Wings. Can a college coach with no pro experience finally turn things around in Dallas?
WNBA Million Dollar Women Club 2026: Every Player Earning $1M or More This Season
The 2026 CBA changed everything. Meet all 27 players earning $1M+ in WNBA history for the very first time.
Indiana Fever 2026 WNBA Draft Recap: Grades and Analysis
The Indiana Fever drafted Raven Johnson, Justine Pissott and Jessica Timmons. Here are grades and what each pick means for Caitlin Clark.
WNBA Draft: Guide to the Collegiate and International Prospects of the 2026 Class
From Awa Fam to Abby Oldacre, here is every collegiate and international prospect entered in the 2026 WNBA Draft.
Cap Dilemma: Can Indiana Fever Keep the Big Three Together?
The new WNBA CBA gave Indiana their best roster. It also started a clock. Can the Fever afford Clark, Boston and Mitchell?
Where Does Michigan Rank Among the Greatest March Madness Champions Ever?
The 2026 Michigan Wolverines own the highest KenPom rating in history. Are they the greatest champions ever in March Madness? We built the formula to find out.
Why the First Half Could Decide the UConn-Michigan Tempo War
73.7% of halftime leaders win the title. Michigan scores 90 before you blink. UConn never loses in April. Something has to give.
Secret Cinderella: How UConn Built College Basketball’s Most Unconventional Dynasty
UConn has won titles as a 1, 2, 3, 4 and 7 seed. No program in history has done it more ways. Here's how they built the impossible.
