8+ min ago (332+ words) Nov 30, 2025 | 8:51 PM EST He did not shout "Conor McGregor." He didn't smirk, pause, and deliver a theatrical challenge. He didn't even tease it. Instead, he singled out Olympic hero Jordan Burroughs, leaving fans confused. And within hours, Michael Chandler knew he had to explain why the man he'd been chasing since 2022" suddenly wasn't worth mentioning. Michael Chandler didn't dance around it. In his video message, he kept it simple: there was nothing left to say. He told his fans, "I'm not going to call out Conor at a wrestling match" I've done enough." Then he dropped the line that stopped the MMA world mid-scroll: "The fight's already happening" been signed, sealed, and delivered since June of 2024." "Iron' believes the callout period is over. He claims Conor McGregor has already brought in sparring partners that mimic Chandler's style, indicating that the…...

13+ min ago (587+ words) Nov 30, 2025 | 8:46 PM EST October 7, 2023, Toronto, ON, Canada: Toronto Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins arrives for his end-of-season media availability in Toronto on Saturday October 7, 2023. Canada News " October 7, 2023 " ZUMAc35_ 20231007_zaf_c35_005 Copyright:xFrankxGunnx So, it's pretty clear that the bullpen needs attention just as much as the lineup. However, according to MLB insider Craig Bordon, the Jays may have already missed the first chance of bullpen upgrades. And now they're stuck at a crossroads trying to figure out where to go next. "Blue Jays were hunting for a closer, well, Ryan Helsley, and we're trying to get them going, and to that point, it seems like our rival was able to give them a better offer" But what is going to happen, like I said, as far as what internal options the Blue Jays could set" Ricky Tiedemann is one of those guys…...

16+ min ago (613+ words) Nov 30, 2025 | 8:43 PM EST NFL, American Football Herren, USA Indianapolis Colts at Los Angeles Chargers Oct 19, 2025 Inglewood, California, USA Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones 17 throws the ball in the first half against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium. Inglewood SoFi Stadium California USA, EDITORIAL USE ONLY PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xGaryxA.xVasquezx 20251019_kdn_sv5_224 Daniel Jones's Indianapolis Colts just took a painful 20-16 loss at home against the Houston Texans.The biggest, most talked-about play in the entire game was a Texans extra point attempt that many people in the stadium thought missed! The referee, Clay Martin, had to clarify after the game why the Colts were not able to review that extra point. "The calling official had the ball above the upright and completely inside the outside edge of the upright, and so he ruled a successful try. Since the ball was above the…...

18+ min ago (277+ words) Papiya Chatterjee is a Senior College Football Writer at EssentiallySports, working on the site's Trends Desk. She has covered two action-packed seasons and played a central role in ES Behind the Scenes analysis, spotlighting the game's biggest stars. During the draft, her reporting on the surprising slides of Shedeur and Shilo Sanders, particularly Shedeur's, sparked wide fan debate. An advocate for playoff expansion, Papiya believes a 16-team bracket is the fairest way to give three-loss contenders from tough conferences a real chance. With fresh talent emerging across the college football landscape, she heads into this season ready to deliver standout coverage for fans. Michigan State is seeking stability after years of ups and downs. This season, the Spartans lost eight of their last nine games and ended the regular season with a 4-8 run with just a single conference win against…...

32+ min ago (174+ words) Nov 30, 2025 | 8:27 PM EST October 26, 2025, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA: Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback AARON RODGERS 8 before the NFL, American Football Herren, USA football game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Green Bay Packers at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Pittsburgh USA " ZUMAg257 20251026_zsp_g257_003 Copyright: xBrentxGudenschwagerx It was painful seeing Joey Bosa sack Aaron Rodgers and him leaving with a bloodied nose, but fans still hoped they would win when he returned. Yet, they suffered the sixth loss of the season against the Bills, leaving no other option for the quarterback than to turn inward and call out his teammates for their poor performance. "Players need to take accountability," Rodgers said. However, as the fans see it, the issues have spread into the coaching as well. The loud Fire Tomlin! chants in the stands showed it. But the quarterback still defended the head coach, Mike Tomlin....

37+ min ago (247+ words) Nov 30, 2025 | 8:22 PM EST NFL, American Football Herren, USA Pittsburgh Steelers at Los Angeles Chargers Nov 9, 2025 Inglewood, California, USA Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers 8 looks on during warmups before the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium. Inglewood SoFi Stadium California USA, EDITORIAL USE ONLY PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xJaynexKamin-Onceax 20251109_hlf_aj4_023 The Pittsburgh Steelers sent their quarterback out there tonight, held together with tape and grit. Aaron Rodgers is dealing with fractures in his wrist, and everyone knew this game with Buffalo was going to be a bruiser. Maybe it was too much to ask. He took another heavy hit and ended up bleeding on the turf. Early in the third quarter, on the very first snap, Joey Bosa came crashing in off the edge. The Bills" pass rusher looped around as the quarterback scanned the field, then swallowed him whole. He…...

38+ min ago (359+ words) Nourin Parvin is a College Football Editor at EssentiallySports, where she brings a distinctive literary lens to sports journalism. Holding a Master's degree in Literature and with around five years of journalism experience, she blends narrative depth with on-ground reporting to capture the emotional arc of football. Her coverage spans from high-stakes NFL moments, such as Shedeur Sanders' unexpected 5th-round draft selection, to intimate locker room exchanges and the human resilience powering underdog stories. She is equally adept at chronicling the mounting pressure on legacy talents like Arch Manning, offering readers perspectives that move beyond scores to the personal journeys of athletes. Before joining EssentiallySports, Nourin built her portfolio across roles in live reporting, voice work, content writing, and social media storytelling. She comes with experience in editorial production, audience engagement, broadcasting, and fundraising campaigns, skills that enrich her reflective,…...

39+ min ago (616+ words) Nov 30, 2025 | 8:20 PM EST Tom Aspinall's comeback trail has taken another unexpected turn, and this time it's considerably more serious than either he or the UFC expected. What was meant to be a simple path to a Ciryl Gane rematch has turned into weeks of uncertainty, medical scans, and a long list of "not yets" from specialists. The heavyweight division continues to go forward, but its very champion is sidelined with an eye injury that refuses to cooperate. And the rare part? Aspinall seemed genuinely powerless. A man known for always being ready for a fight is now out indefinitely, unable to spar, grapple, or train at all, as the Briton just provided his fans with a grim update. Tom Aspinall didn't sugarcoat it when he updated fans on his YouTube channel. When asked when he could return to training, he…...

43+ min ago (258+ words) Nov 30, 2025 | 8:17 PM EST The Buffalo Bills headed into the Steel City and walked out with a firm 26-7 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. But the scoreboard was not the headline. Instead, Josh Allen and Cam Heyward went at each other for most of the night. Their back-and-forth grew louder as the game went on. By the end, both players were locked in a heated exchange. And now Allen is finally speaking up about it. "Maybe a little bit, I love the competitiveness out of this game. He's such a great player, sometimes you need fire like that to get you going," he said in a post-game conference. But the whole situation did not suddenly explode in the second half. It brewed from kickoff. Allen came into this matchup with extra spark. He exchanged words with Heyward early, and the energy never…...

49+ min ago (125+ words) Nov 30, 2025 | 8:10 PM EST HC Lane Kiffin detonated the biggest coaching storyline of the year after walking out of Oxford. Hours after confirming he's leaving 11-1 Ole Miss for LSU, the Tigers' new HC started assembling a staff that could shake the SEC map all over again. And right on cue, an NFL legend made sure he heard him." The moment Lane Kiffin dropped his LSU announcement, former NFL WR Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson made a pitch, volunteering to move to Baton Rouge immediately and coach wide receivers. Chad Johnson has the resume. Three All-Pro nods, six Pro Bowls, but zero coaching stops. But the recruiting value could be potentially priceless." " Chad Johnson (@ochocinco) November 30, 2025...