Top Sports News

Sep 23, 2026 - Sports

After ending her 2026 season with a sprint double at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship, Melissa Jefferson-Wooden knew her work was not over. She already had one more goal in mind, an idea that came to her last year during her honeymoon in Saint Lucia. On the final day of the trip, Jefferson-Wooden woke up […] The post Melissa Jefferson-Wooden Embarks on New Mission to Empower Youth Through Sports appeared first on EssentiallySports.

Sep 23, 2026 - Sports

After exiting the US Open in the quarterfinals, Carlos Alcaraz made a choice that surprised many. Instead of representing Spain at the Davis Cup, he opted to play for Team Europe in the Laver Cup. Having played the Davis Cup for the last two years, he was expected to feature this year as well. But […] The post “No Need to Flip the Script”- Carlos Alcaraz’s Laver Cup Choice Defended by Legendary Coach After Davis Cup Absence appeared first on EssentiallySports.

Sep 23, 2026 - Sports

Zion Williamson is fighting to dismiss a lawsuit filed by a woman in May 2025. According to the accuser, identified as Jane Doe, they were in a multi-year relationship, which Williamson has now denied, describing their relationship as a consensual “friends with benefits” arrangement. On Tuesday, TMZ reported that Williamson claimed his relationship with Doe […] The post Zion Williamson Breaks Silence as He Seeks Dismissal of Lawsuit in Court Over Major Allegations From Woman appeared first on EssentiallySports.

Sep 23, 2026 - Sports

Portland Fire’s win hands Lynx top seed for playoffsOlivia Miles held out of lineup due to calf injuryCaitlin Clark had 27 points, nine assists and seven rebounds, and Kelsey Mitchell added 20 points to her WNBA single-season scoring record as the Indiana Fever beat the Minnesota Lynx 96-77 on Tuesday night.It was a mixed night for the Lynx. Portland Fire’s victory over the Golden State Valkyries later in the evening meant Minnesota have clinched the No 1 seed for the playoffs, which start on Sunday. However, the Lynx were without Olivia Miles. The record-breaking rookie was a late scratch because of an injured left calf, and her absence clearly had an impact. Miles broke Clark’s single-season scoring record by a rookie on Sunday. Minnesota coach Cheryl Reeve said she almost held Miles out Sunday against Connecticut and that the team would take the injury day by day as the playoffs approach. Continue reading...

Sep 23, 2026 - Sports

From veteran strikers to exciting young talents, here are 10 signings who could prove to be bargains for their new teamsEven in this era of relentless transfer inflation, a fee of more than £20m does not usually represent a bargain. Roma’s move for the Porto playmaker Mora may be an exception, though. Now 19, he has been on the radar of Europe’s elite teams since starring for Porto’s B-team at 15, and Porto were braced for his €70m (£59.5m) release clause to be met in the summer of 2025. That didn’t happen and Mora then fell out of favour under the new head coach, Francesco Farioli. Roma swooped with an offer of €25m (£21.4m), plus a 50% sell-on fee which can be bought out. The potential move also intrigued Mora, who was eager to play under Gian Piero Gasperini. “He played a big part in my decision to come here because he likes players with my qualities, and I’m a fan of the way he wants his teams to play,” Mora said. The early signs are positive, with Mora netting his first Roma goal against Lecce as the Giallorossi made a flying start in Serie A. Continue reading...