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6 days ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Amit Kumar Jha |Sritam Kumar Jena
On Friday, the 9th of May, the WR/CB Travis Hunter will gear up for the Jaguars’ rookie minicamp. But one day before that, he was wrapping up the pending work. A crucial part of that was his college degree. The Heisman Trophy winner was great on the field, and his ability to concentrate on different things has helped him complete his studies on time. On Thursday, May 8, he shared great news with his fans, sharing photos from his graduation.
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1 week ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Malabika Dutta |Sritam Kumar Jena
Kirk Herbstreit is back for another season of ESPN’s College GameDay, keeping his legendary streak alive. But this year, he’ll hit the road with a heavy heart. His beloved golden retriever, Ben, passed away during the 2024 season. For a decade, Ben wasn’t just a loyal companion—he was a fan favorite. From sideline cameos to social media stardom, the golden pup won over hearts nationwide. Now, his absence will be felt deeply by Herbstreit and the entire CFB community.
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1 week ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Malabika Dutta |Sritam Kumar Jena
The pressure is on as the Gators head into another crucial season. After a solid 8-5 record in the SEC, Billy Napier managed to keep his job, and the Gators made strides in the transfer portal, adding key players like WR J. Michael Sturdivant, kicker Tommy Doman, safety Michael Caraway Jr., and edge rusher Kofi Asare, to boost their offensive game. But the optimism surrounding Napier’s fourth season quickly turned bitter.
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1 week ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Papiya Chatterjee |Sritam Kumar Jena
Pressure’s cooking hotter than a July sidewalk for Matt Rhule after a 7-6 season, and fans just wanna aren’t buying any big talks this season. With five national titles—1970, ‘71, ‘94, ‘95, and ‘97—gathering dust in the trophy case, it is becoming a distant memory. Coach Rhule came in with big hopes and his golden boy, Dylan Raiola, but 2024 dealt a harsh blow. And Rhule’s gamble on Raiola caught more smoke than fire.
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1 week ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Parnab Bhattacharya |Sritam Kumar Jena
Charley Hull still walks like a breeze. Chevron Championship, the first major of the season, lasted only two days for the 29-year-old. The British phenom missed the cut–a horrible outing at a terribly tough course that saw Hull card 4-over after 36 holes. The first round of the Black Desert Championship didn’t start well, either. A modest 2-under after Thursday has kept Hull stuck in T42. She was disappointed after missing the cut at the Chevron Championship. And she would love to win.
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1 week ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Molin Sheth |Sritam Kumar Jena
We know PGA Tour pros are not allowed to participate in unauthorized events like LIV Golf. But does that apply to the Grass League as well? It’s the second season of the High Stakes Par 3 Golf event, and it is packed with some exciting players. Interestingly, one thing that LIV Golf and the Grass League do have in common is that both are based on a team format. The league doesn’t rely on full-time professional golfers and includes retired players, caddies, celebrities, and influencers as well.
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1 week ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Molin Sheth |Sritam Kumar Jena
With the whole world watching him, Rory McIlroy produced the most dramatic yet perfect win at Augusta National. The Irishman was finally crowned the Masters Tournament champion and one of the owners of the prestigious Green Jacket. In turn, he also became the Grand Slam champion, only the sixth in history and the first after Tiger Woods in 2000. Before achieving all those outstanding records with one single putt, there were quite a few strokes that McIlroy got cursed for.
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2 weeks ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Mintu Tomar |Sritam Kumar Jena |MK Tomar
“I want to thank me for always believing in me. I want to thank me for never quitting and always dealing with the pressure.” Teenage sensation Mirra Andreeva said, back in February, after her epic WTA 1000 triumph in Dubai. Emphasizing her newfound mental strength to take on any opponent and beat them, the Russian phenom reflected on her tough mindset.
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2 weeks ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Mintu Tomar |Sritam Kumar Jena |MK Tomar
More than a decade ago, Serena Williams was struggling to find her form following a shocking first-round exit at the 2012 French Open. Local player Virginie Razzano, ranked 111th, stunned the American icon who had won 13 slams by then. It was a tough phase, but being Serena, the then 30-year-old WTA star, decided to improve herself. And she did eventually. So much so that by the time she retired in 2022, she had accumulated 23 Grand Slam singles titles to her credit.
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2 weeks ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Mintu Tomar |Sritam Kumar Jena |MK Tomar
“Honestly, it was one of the weirdest matches I’ve ever played,” Defending Madrid champion Iga Swiatek said on her performance on Wednesday after pulling off a victory against formidable rival Madison Keys. Following their AO semifinal clash in January, where the American ousted the former World No.1 and eventually lifted the trophy in the final, it was the first face-off between the two strong WTA pros. Swiatek took her revenge on Keys, but it was a tough one to get.
