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WNBA basketball is almost back, and soon it’ll be on a TV near you. That’s right, on Wednesday, the league unveiled its 2026 schedule for what promises to be a milestone 30th season. The WNBA said the early release was intentional, giving teams, sponsors, broadcast partners, and fans more time to prepare. For context, the […] The post WNBA 2026 Schedule Released: Key Matchups, Dates and What Stands Out appeared first on EssentiallySports.

The Houston Texans made another quick exit from the playoffs, and they head into the offseason with a lot of questions on offense. C.J. Stroud has yet to recapture the magic of his rookie season, playing inconsistent football behind a porous offensive line. Protection and weapons for Stroud are a priority this offseason. Houston Texans’ […] The post Texans’ Biggest Roster Needs: Latest Mock Draft Has DeMeco Ryans Finally Fixing Years-Long Guard Problem appeared first on EssentiallySports.

The New Orleans Pelicans are not having a great season by any definition. Zion Williamson was supposed to be their saving grace. Especially when they’re up against a team like the Detroit Pistons, who went from bottom of the barrel to having the most cinematic turnarounds in NBA history in less than two years. The […] The post What Happened to Zion Williamson? Pelicans Star Makes Injury Exit to Locker Room vs Pistons appeared first on EssentiallySports.

Justin Gaethje fights the same way he talks, forward, blunt, and willing to absorb damage to land something meaningful. So when the UFC kicked off a new era with a massive $7.7 billion media rights deal with Paramount+, many expected fighters like him to finally feel the financial upside. A new platform with no pay-per-view […] The post “It’s Not Right”: Justin Gaethje Slams UFC Pay Structure After $7.7B Paramount Deal Delivers No Raise appeared first on EssentiallySports.