Week 9 Staff Predictions & Picks: Who Wins the Biggest Matchup of the Year
Between the Chiefs and Bills?
The EssentiallySports staff gives you their picks for every single Week 9 game, including Sunday's Chiefs vs Bills showdown.
Breeders’ Cup World Championships 2025: Prize Money Breakdown With Over $30
Million Up for Grabs
Here's everything you as a racing fan need to know about this year's Breeders' Cup World Championship's prize money.
Azzi Fudd Joins Caitlin Clark, JuJu Watkins to Secure First-Of-Its-Kind UConn
Milestone
Azzi Fudd rockets into rarefied air with Caitlin Clark and Juju Watkins, delivering a first‑ever UConn feat before opening night.
Marcus Freeman Could Be Forced to Burn Notre Dame Redshirt Against Will After
Injury Crisis
Notre Dame's injury crisis is pushing Marcus Freeman into a tough corner. Will he burn a key redshirt to keep playoff hopes alive?
Denny Hamlin Makes Heartfelt Plea to Fans Ahead of Championship Finale
As Denny Hamlin reveals why fans should root for his last big title shot at Phoenix, Steve Letarte hopes the veteran gets a fair fight.
NASCAR Championship 4 Race: Where Does Each Driver Stand in Comparison?
As the NASCAR Championship 4 looms, each contender enters Phoenix with distinct strengths. Check out their winning chances.
LIV Golf Pro Opens Up About Unexpected Club Issues He Faced at $2 Million Event:
‘What I Deserved’
An Irish star LIV Golf Pro faces an unexpected setback at the Hong Kong Open, admitting he ‘deserved’ the rare club chaos that unfolded.
Islam Makhachev, Khamzat Chimaev Face Unlikely Challenge as Legend Dismisses
Retirement Talk
Legendary former champion ends retirement speculation at 38, setting his sights on both Islam Makhachev and Khamzat Chimaev for title shots.
‘My Mother Was M**dered the Day of My First Fight’: UFC Star Makes Painful
Admission on First MMA Fight
UFC star Chris Duncan opens up about losing his mother on fight week, revealing how tragedy and MMA shaped his path to healing and purpose.
Jim Nantz Will Never Forget Heartfelt Gesture by Arnold Palmer During His Dad’s
Alzheimer’s Battle
Jim Nantz reflects on a life-changing career choice and the emotional moment Arnold Palmer stepped in when he couldn’t turn to his father.
Isabella Turns Heads In All-Black as Michael Strahan’s Daughter Celebrates
Personal Milestone
Michael Strahan's twin Isabella, cancer-free, celebrates 21st in a stunning black dress with sister Sophia; fans react.
Ravens vs Dolphins: Fantasy Football Verdict on Lamar Jackson, Zay Flowers and
Others
Thursday's game between the Ravens and Dolphins has massive fantasy implications. Here are the best starts and sits for this game.
G5 Powerhouse Lands $12M Ex-NFLer & FSU Legend as New COO of Athletics
University of South Florida onboards a prominent personality from NFL for the atheltics program on Thursday.
Bears’ Caleb Williams Gives Classy Response to Drake Maye Bait From Reporter
Before Bengals Game
Bears QB Caleb Williams shuts down rivalry talk with a classy response to a reporter’s Drake Maye question ahead of Week 9 vs. the Bengals
Can Yoshinobu Yamamoto Save Dodgers’ Sinking Ship vs Blue Jays? Time for Shohei
Ohtani & Co. to Prove Their Worth
Yoshinobu Yamamoto is the arm that the LA Dodgers would rely on, given the offense has gone into a slump, at the worst possible time.
Rick Hendrick Breaks Silence on Health Concerns After Disappearing from NASCAR
Rick Hendrick reveals his absence from races but stays connected; Gordon says HMS is fully loaded for the Byron-Larson title shot.
Who Is Blake Butera? One of MLB’s Youngest Managers Hired by the Washington
Nationals in 2025
Blake Butera becomes one of MLB's youngest managers as the Washington Nationals make a bold hire for the 2026 season.
Sean Strickland Set for UFC Paramount Debut After Suspension, Putting Alex
Pereira’s Rivals on Notice
Sean Strickland eyes UFC return after suspension, hinting at light heavyweight move as Alex Pereira’s division rivals take notice.
NASCAR Legend Jumps to Rescue as Another Hurricane Hits North America
A NASCAR hero prepares for another high-stakes mission as a powerful hurricane threatens coastal communities across North America once again.
Clark Lea Makes ‘Painful’ Vanderbilt Admission After Diego Pavia Forced Into
Accountability
Clark Lea capitalizes on his painful years with the Commodores since taking over in 2021 as Vanderbilt's solid 7-1 record speaks volume.
American Track & Field Coach Shares Why Jane Hedengren’s NCAA Entry Feels So
Different From Parker Valby & Co.
American track coach reveals why the latest NCAA debut in women’s distance running stands apart from Parker Valby and her generation.
Shedeur Sanders Is Afraid as Browns Set Dillon Gabriel Benching Deadline –
Report
With drama unfolding in Cleveland new reports reveal when Dillon Gabriel's tenure ends as QB1 as Shedeur Sanders' wariness continues.
Lions Coach Breaks Silence on Accepting LSU Job Just 9 Months After Joining Dan
Campbell as DC
Detroit Lions coach finally speaks out on the swirling rumours of accepting the LSU role just nine months after joining Dan Campbell’s staff.
Panthers Officially Sign Former Cowboys QB After Announcing Bryce Young Injury
News
The Carolina Panthers have found the reinforcements under the center amidst Bryce Young and Andy Dalton's injury ahead of Week 9.
Jimmy Butler Sends Powerful Message to Jonathan Kuminga After Steve Kerr
Promises Change
Jimmy Butler’s message to Jonathan Kuminga highlights a culture shift for the Warriors, as Steve Kerr backs the youth movement.
