Shivatmika Manvi

1 week ago | essentiallysports.com | Khelendra Yadav |Shivatmika Manvi

Think Michael Jordan only chased greatness on the basketball court? Think again. His love for competition sails far beyond the hardwood, right into the world of deep‐sea sportfishing. And nothing captures that passion quite like his yacht, the Catch 23. Built in 2018 by Viking Yachts in Riviera Beach, Florida, this 80-foot marvel wasn’t just another luxury buy—it was custom-made for the NBA icon himself.

1 week ago | essentiallysports.com | Malabika Dutta |Shivatmika Manvi

Brent Venables knew something had to give. After a rocky SEC debut—highlighted by an upset over Bama but marred by lopsided losses and a bowl stumble to Navy—the Sooners needed a shake-up. Venables responded with authority. He’s taking over defensive play-calling himself. On offense, he handed the reins to rising star Ben Arbuckle, the mind behind explosive units at WKU and Washington State. Arbuckle brought his QB, John Mateer, with him to Norman.

1 week ago | essentiallysports.com | Ashmit Kumar |Shivatmika Manvi

“So, it’s more than just his shooting. But he’ll have one of those games. I’m not worried about it. I don’t have any doubt,” said Julius Randle, about Donte DiVincenzo, in the aftermath of the Wolves’ Game 3 against the Thunder. The backup point guard hasn’t particularly been exceptional with his shooting throughout the postseason.

1 week ago | essentiallysports.com | Khelendra Yadav |Shivatmika Manvi

Ever wondered how much an NBA athlete with All-Star appearances, 3 championships in overseas basketball, and multiple other accolades ends up making by the time he’s nearing his 50s? Well, it’s not a secret that Stephon Marbury earned hundreds of millions in basketball salaries. However, apart from his league earnings, he also built a global brand through his basketball stint in China, endorsements, and business ventures.

2 weeks ago | essentiallysports.com | Pritish Ganguly |Shivatmika Manvi

Angel Reese is back in the headlines, and not exactly for the reasons she’d want. The Chicago Sky forward, who’s never been shy of the spotlight, stirred up some drama last weekend after calling out Caitlin Clark over a foul. But while the internet was still buzzing about that, Reese’s on-court decisions gave fans something else to talk about—and let’s just say, it wasn’t flattering. Reese has always had a reputation for being a rebounding machine.