WBB News Roundup: No New WNBA Proposal in NYC, Caitlin Clark’s Team USA Push,
VCU Loses Coach
A lot is happening in women’s basketball right now. Here are the biggest stories, only on EssentiallySports.
2026 WM Phoenix Open: 3 Biggest Names Absent From the $9.6 Million Event
Three major champions skip the 2026 WM Phoenix Open, opening the door for fresh contenders at TPC Scottsdale’s lively desert event.
“It’s a Crime”: 10 NFL Teams Called Out for Vance Joseph Snub After Roger
Goodell’s Statement on Rooney Rule
Ten NFL teams face the music backlash for snubbing Vance Joseph as commissioner Roger Goodell addresses the Rooney Rule and hiring practices.
Dana White Shifts Attention to Canelo, Tyson Fury, and Anthony Joshua After
Missing UFC 325
Dana White’s Zuffa Boxing push accelerates -Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua blockbuster and a potential Mexican Independence Day supercard
Patriots’ Stefon Diggs Announces Retirement Stance Immediately After Super Bowl
LX
After making the Super Bowl for the first time in his 11-year long career, Stefon Diggs addressed a weird question about his NFL future.
False Update on Josh Allen’s Foot Injury Causes Controversy After Bills QB’s
Surgery News
False update on Josh Allen's recent foot injury sparks controversy after the quarterback successfully underwent surgery.
LeBron James Joins Thousands to Demand Justice for Suspended PGA Tour Pro
LeBron James weighs in on golf and unexpectedly backs a banned pro, highlighting shifting support trends and a brewing PGA Tour showdown.
WTA Player Exposes Harsh Kyiv Reality After Transylvania Open Debut Win: “It’s a
Big Luck”
At the 2026 Translyvania Open, A WTA Star marking her debut win opens up about the struggles faced to make it into the tournament.
Jim Harbaugh’s Son Sends Strong Michigan Hint as He Sets For Second Super Bowl
Game as Coach
Cargers' head coach Jim Harbaugh's son has opened up on the possibility of a return to Michigan during a recent interview.
Arrested on Drug Charges, 3x Super Bowl Champion Mocks Paul George’s Mental
Health Explanation After Suspension
Paul George continues to be on the receiving end as jokes pile on due to improper medication, which led to the 76ers star's suspension.
Steelers’ Lone Pro Bowler Ben Skowronek Eyes Next Career Move Away from NFL
Ben Skowronek, the only Steeler in the Pro Bowl Games, is eyeing something beyond the football turf. Find out what.
WBC President Clears Stance on Turki Alalshikh Backed Oleksandr Usyk Match-Up
After Wilder Fight Collapse
Take a look: WBC president weighs up Turki Alalshikh-backed matchup between Oleksandr Usyk and a kickboxing champion.
Ryan Day Up Against Texas Powerhouses to Land 7500+Yd RB With Sixty Three D-I
Offers
Ryan Day faces stiff competition from Texas powerhouses to land a 7,500+ yard RB with 63 Division-I offers.
Jimmie Johnson’s Cup Driver Sets Big Expectations Ahead of 2026 Chase Return
Erik Jones is ready for the 2026 Chase return, hoping the new system boosts his chances after years of consistent but winless seasons.
Kirby Smart Staffer Who Replaced Dan Lanning at Georgia Interviews for NFL
Defensive Opening
Kirby Smart's LB coach at Georgia is drawing NFL interest, interviewing for a defensive coaching opening at the NFL.
Lane Kiffin Edges Out $87M Coach to Land 6’6, 290-lb OL Amid Strong SEC Push
LSU head coach Lane Kiffin secured a major commitment from a top player who was being pursued by multiple SEC programs.
Top Defensive Name Surfaces for Deion Sanders’ Staff After NFL Giant Poaches Key
Assistant
Defensive legendary coach catches attention for Deion Sanders’ Colorado Buffaloes after they fell prey to an NFL poaching threat.
Brooks Koepka’s Impact Clear as Striking PGA Tour Viewership Numbers Come to
Light
One week back on the PGA Tour and Brooks Koepka is already moving the needle. Golf Channel and ESPN both saw a big jump.
Dana White & Co. Remove Shavkat Rakhmonov From UFC Rankings After Latest Injury
Update
Bad luck follows Shavkat Rakhmonov as Dana White-led UFC boots the undefeated star out of rankings after injury update.
Deion Sanders’ Son Hit With “Mediocrity” Verdict From LSU Alum After Big Career
News
Deion Sanders’ son, Shedeur Sanders, faced heavy criticism from an LSU 2011 Heisman Trophy finalist regarding the quarterback’s latest rise.
Ex-OSU LB Gives Ryan Day His Biggest Test to Save Reputation After Major Damage
Control Moves
An Ohio State Buckeyes alum dropped a reality check for Ryan Day to cool down his seat after years of suffering because of a single unit.
Sean McVay Shares Update on Matthew Stafford’s Retirement After Sending Message
to Rams QB
Sean McVay offers clarity on Matthew Stafford’s retirement outlook, signaling hope while respecting the Rams quarterback’s decision timeline.
Fernando Mendoza Gives New Career Update After Making Early Demands to Future
Raiders HC
Fernando Mendoza updates on his new achievement and outlines offensive expectations for Raiders before his NFL journey starts.
Richard Petty’s Son Details a Bone-Chilling Old-School NASCAR Trip After a
Miserable California Run
Kyle Petty recalls a freezing, old-school ride to Phoenix after a tough California weekend, sharing the struggle and the humor.
WBC President Claps Back at TKO Executive After Accusing Dana White of
Mistreating Him at Canelo-Crawford
WBC President isn't taking kindly to what an TKO Group had to say about him, while recollecting how Dana White treated him.
