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4 weeks ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Prasun Chakrabarty |Vineet Nandwana
“I’m not going to lie, it was a really tough time last year and in the beginning of this year.” Those heartfelt words came from an 18-year-old gymnastics sensation who went through a rocky period following the Paris Olympics. Around the same time, Jordan Chiles also found herself navigating challenges. Particularly regarding the controversy surrounding the Olympic bronze medal in the women’s floor exercise. Interestingly, their journeys intersected during that turbulent phase.
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4 weeks ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Yusha Rahman |Vineet Nandwana
Rushell Clayton stunned the track world at the 2025 Rabat Diamond League, overcoming a clipped final hurdle to win the 400m barriers in 53.56 seconds—her fastest season opener ever. This gritty victory added another chapter to her breakout story after claiming 2023 World Championships bronze and smashing Jamaica’s national record (52.81). But behind every hurdle cleared? A tight-knit Jamaican clan that turned St. Elizabeth’s red dirt into her launchpad.
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4 weeks ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Yusha Rahman |Vineet Nandwana
Trayvon Bromell just scorched the track at the 2025 Atlanta City Games, snagging third in the 200m with a fiery 20.03 seconds—proving the 400m world-record holder (43.03!) still packs serious heat after years of injury battles. But while fans buzz about his comeback, Bromell’s real power source isn’t just training—it’s his unshakeable faith and the gritty roots that forged him. Let’s dive into the beliefs and heritage fueling America’s speed demon.
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1 month ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Malabika Dutta |Vineet Nandwana
With Coach Prime at the helm and fresh talent on board, the Buffs are fired up and ready to shake up the 2025 season. Big changes are coming to Colorado this season. HC Deion Sanders won’t have his son, Shedeur, leading the offense anymore. The adjustment won’t happen overnight, but the Buffs are still riding high after a breakthrough year Boulder hasn’t seen in ages. To keep that energy alive, CU has made some smart moves in the transfer portal.
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1 month ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Khosalu Puro |Vineet Nandwana
Brent Venables had heard the whispers. Year 4 in Norman is the crossroads moment. After going 6-7 (2-6 in SEC play) last season, there’s no more grace periods. No more transition talk. A $44.8 million buyout has been in discussion since late 2024. And this is going to be a make-or-break season for the fourth-year HC. But just when the pressure cooker looked ready to burst, a surprising verdict dropped that might change the national narrative. It serves as a wake-up call to all 134 FBS teams.
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1 month ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Soheli Tarafdar |Vineet Nandwana
Do you remember what Paul Finebaum said about Lincoln Riley after they wrapped up the 2024 season? “Would someone in California explain to me why Lincoln Riley, as of almost noon, is still the head coach of (USC)? What has he done? He had the one season with Caleb Williams. Last year, I thought that was a disaster, but then again, I forgot about this season.” Walking into the 2025 season, Riley’s seat is getting hot.
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1 month ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Molin Sheth |Vineet Nandwana
The LPGA Tour heads to Wisconsin this week as the biggest and the best in women’s golf fight for a prestigious prize. They will all compete on the Erin Hills Golf Course for the 2025 U.S. Women’s Open Championship. Last year, fans saw the Japanese star, Yuka Saso, dominate the field same course to win the second U.S. Women’s Open of her career. She will have a number of golfers who could pose a threat to her title defence this year.
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1 month ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Papiya Chatterjee |Vineet Nandwana
Hugh Freeze marches into his third year at Auburn under immense pressure and with no room for missteps. That’s exactly why he stacked the deck with blue-chip recruits and portal standouts with 26 commits and 20 portal additions. With Payton Thorne gone, Freeze has revamped the quarterback position, too, relying on Jackson Arnold, but it looks like throwing all eggs in his basket might backfire fast. Auburn fans are anxious, and there’s no way they can bear another 5-7 seasons.
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1 month ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Soheli Tarafdar |Vineet Nandwana
The quarterbacks have been the talk of the town for the better part of 2024 and 2025. While Sherrone Moore rose to the limelight for hunting down the No.1 quarterback, Bryce Underwood, former Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava went viral for the NIL hoopla. Even though Iamaleava did not get what he had been looking for (a $4 million check), he found a new home with the UCLA Bruins.
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1 month ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Malabika Dutta |Vineet Nandwana
Oregon HC Dan Lanning is known as one of the sharpest recruiters in CFB. However, lately, things in Eugene haven’t been so smooth. This spring alone, the Ducks have taken some big hits. They missed out on 5-star QB Jared Curtis and elite OT Jackson Cantwell—two prospects once seen as near locks for Oregon. And now? Trouble’s brewing again. A 5-star EDGE who just committed earlier this month is suddenly raising eyebrows. The buzz in Duck country is getting uneasy.
