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4 weeks ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Pritha Debroy |Snehal Dogra
Gravity-defying jumps and flashy dunks, who could forget Richard Jefferson? Even at the age of 36, the former NBA player showcased impressive moves. His iconic dunk over Warriors guard Klay Thompson turned heads. Even LeBron James was in awe! While Jefferson was elite on the court, he discovered his other interests at a young age. While some former players turn to coaching and others dive into business, Jefferson chose the latter along with a career in broadcasting.
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4 weeks ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Khelendra Yadav |Snehal Dogra
Ever wondered how much a broadcaster with over three decades of experience under his belt ends up making by the time he’s in his late 50s? Well, the numbers for Ian Eagle can be quite surprising considering the notion that broadcasters in Sports Media typically make less money than analysts. But then let’s not forget Eagle is not just any other broadcaster. Even today, the network he works for, CBS Sports, stands at a reported net worth of $73.9 million.
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4 weeks ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Yusha Rahman |Snehal Dogra
Nia Akins kicked off 2025 like a woman on fire—first blitzing to gold at February’s USATF Indoor Championships in Staten Island, where she unleashed a career-best 1:59.31 in the 800m with a killer final-lap surge. But just weeks later at March’s World Indoor Champs in Nanjing, heartbreak struck: she missed the final by a gut-punch 0.18 seconds after finishing fourth in her semi (2:04.38).
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4 weeks ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Pritish Ganguly |Snehal Dogra
For anyone who’s followed the NBA over the last two decades, Lou Williams’ name rings with a certain respect. Not because he was the loudest in the room, but because he let his game do the talking. The three-time Sixth Man of the Year didn’t just come off the bench — he owned it. Whether it was dropping 20+ points with barely 30 minutes on the floor or hitting clutch shots when it mattered most, Lou carved out a reputation as a cold-blooded scorer.
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1 month ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Khelendra Yadav |Snehal Dogra
Jeff Teague‘s basketball career is a story of humble beginnings evolving into something as big as an NBA championship. But what was it like when he had not even stopped on the NBA hardwood? If you were disappointed with his numbers in his debut season, his stats from his high school and his growth in college might leave you in disbelief. Before Jeff Teague ever stepped foot on an NBA court, he was already making waves at Pike High School in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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1 month ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Yusha Rahman |Snehal Dogra
Dina Asher-Smith crushed the 2024 European Athletics Championships in Rome, snagging 100m gold in 10.99 seconds—her first major international title since 2019—and reminding the world why she’s still sprint royalty. But the Paris 2024 Olympics delivered a bittersweet encore: a heart-stopping fourth-place finish in the 200m (22.22 seconds, just 0.02 off the podium) and a silver medal in the 4x100m relay, proving she’s as much a team powerhouse as a solo phenom.
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1 month ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Khelendra Yadav |Snehal Dogra
Ever wondered how much an NBA 11x All-Star with 2 championships and over a decade of NBA career ends up making by the time he enters his 40s? Well, Chris Bosh, with all these accolades, did quite well for himself when it comes to financial standing. While his NBA earnings were a rock-hard base for this, Bosh also made some significant moves off the hardwood that aided his finances. So let’s have a closer look at where the 2x NBA champ stands in net value as of 2025.
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1 month ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Khelendra Yadav |Snehal Dogra
Ever wondered how much a point guard turned role player with just one NBA All-Star appearance and a chip ends up making in his late 30s? Well, the numbers are quite more surprising for Jeff Teague than many would think. However, this should not come as a surprise since Teague played for over a decade in the league, suiting up for 5 teams. There have also been his endorsement deals, business ventures, and other factors adding to his finances. So let’s have a closer look at where he stands in 2025.
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1 month ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Yusha Rahman |Snehal Dogra
As British sprinter Laviai Nielsen raced to two bronze medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics, one constant stood just off the track—her long-time partner, Irish hurdler Jason Harvey. While Nielsen battled through the physical demands of competition and the emotional weight of her multiple sclerosis diagnosis, Harvey remained a steady source of encouragement.
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1 month ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Yusha Rahman |Snehal Dogra
Ditaji Kambundji just obliterated history at the 2025 European Indoor Championships, blazing to 60m hurdles gold in 7.67 seconds—smashing a 17-year-old European record and cementing herself as the continent’s fastest hurdler ever. But as she tearfully hugged her family post-race, one truth echoed: her trailblazing sprint legacy was forged by two people in the stands—her Congolese-Swiss father, Safuka, and Bernese mother, Ruth, who turned a Bern household into a track dynasty.
