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3 days ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Reyansh Dubey |Anushka Solanki
“We have announced the conclusion of our transformational 2025 pilot season, and now turn our attention to building out the 2026 calendar to bring GST to fans around the world. The previously scheduled LA Slam has been postponed until 2026,”–Grand Slam Track on X. And just like that, the race that started in Kingston didn’t cross the ribbon in Los Angeles. Everything was going well, and the event had TV and OTT coverage.
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3 days ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Reyansh Dubey |Anushka Solanki
Olivia Dunne is not just a former LSU gymnast; she is a social media powerhouse. During her time at LSU, the woman used to share dozens of TikTok reels, giving a glimpse of what was going on in the LSU camp. Today, she boasts over 12 million combined followers on TikTok (8 M) and Instagram (5.4 M), making her the most-followed NCAA athlete.
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3 days ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Reyansh Dubey |Anushka Solanki
She endured a disastrous qualification at the home Olympics on July 28, 2024. Starting on uneven bars, a fall early in the routine led to a low score, followed by a shaky beam with a near-fall, then a disastrous floor routine that ended with a failed double flip. Her vault was the only strong piece, though still unremarkable. The team finished with a combined score of 158.797, placing 9th, well outside the top eight.
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4 days ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Reyansh Dubey |Anushka Solanki
2016 Olympic Trials–at 16, Sydney McLaughlin‑Levrone stood in her lane at Hayward Field, still in high school, staring down the starting blocks beside seasoned Olympians. The stadium buzzed, but she was silent, focused, fearless. When the gun cracked, she exploded out, smooth over each hurdle. For 300 meters, she chased giants. Then, in the final straight, she unleashed. One by one, she passed veterans, clawing her way into third. The clock stopped at 54.15.
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4 days ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Reyansh Dubey |Anushka Solanki
You have trained your whole life for this – early mornings, aching muscles, bruises, breaks, setbacks. All of it led here. The USA has waited 16 years for this. Not one Olympic medal for men’s gymnastics in 16 years for America. It was time to change that in 2024. Stephen Nedoroscik and Co. made sure they did not walk empty-headed out of Paris – the team captured a team bronze (257.793) to rewrite history.
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4 days ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Reyansh Dubey |Anushka Solanki
Paul Skenes and Olivia Dunne are the literal sweethearts of the game. Whether it’s Livvy cheering from the stands in a custom jersey or Paul quietly showing up with his calm support, they’re always in each other’s corner. From game days to birthday posts and even raising a pup together, the duo does it all. At the 2025 BBWAA Awards Dinner, Olivia Dunne couldn’t help but gush over Paul Skenes after he received the Rookie of the Year award.
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4 days ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Reyansh Dubey |Anushka Solanki
There’s growing turmoil in Jamaican track and field. Four of the country’s top athletes have officially switched allegiance from Jamaica to Turkey—a move that has stunned fans and raised serious questions. Roje Stona and Rajindra Campbell were the first to start this process, followed by Olympic silver medalist Wayne Pinnock and NCAA Triple Jump Champion Jaydon Hibbert. But as much as this might be a decision to advance in their careers, for many Jamaicans, this development feels like a betrayal.
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6 days ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Reyansh Dubey |Anushka Solanki
New Balance Nationals Outdoor 2025 is back, and so is Quincy Wilson to rule it again. In 2024, this Bullis High School track and field athlete delivered a sensational performance at the very same championship, claiming the boys’ 400 m title in a meet‑record 45.13 s, ahead of Mateo Medina (46.41 s) and Jaden Marchan (46.58 s). But as the competition kicked off, Quincy wasn’t just racing the clock or his rivals.
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6 days ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Reyansh Dubey |Anushka Solanki
Elaine Thompson‑Herah entered the NYC Grand Prix 100 m on June 9, 2024, as the reigning Olympic champion, widely regarded as the fastest woman alive. She came to New York on a staggering streak—she had already claimed Olympic doubles in both Rio (2016) and Tokyo (2021), becoming the first woman to retain both the 100 m and 200 m titles in successive Games. She had clocked a personal best of 10.54 s at the Prefontaine Classic, making her the second-fastest woman ever over 100m.
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6 days ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Reyansh Dubey |Anushka Solanki
Simone Biles has had a packed schedule over the past few months. From making the Riders Up call at the Kentucky Derby to gracing the Met Gala, and receiving an honorary degree from Washington University, she’s barely had a moment to pause. Fast forward to June, she is busy with the post-production of her Netflix docuseries, Simone Biles: Rising. All of that calls for a break.
