3+ week, 4+ day ago (481+ words) Nov 5, 2025 | 2:50 AM EST Google Discover just received a major upgrade. The latest update now allows you to follow creators and publishers directly in the feed, giving you more control over the content you see. If you want a more personalized stream of sports updates, you can now follow EssentiallySports with a single tap. Once you do, Discover will start showing a smooth mix of our latest stories, including articles, YouTube videos, and Shorts, and social posts from X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram. Everything appears naturally in your feed. The result is a richer and more relevant Discover experience built around what you care about most. You can even preview our content before choosing to follow, making it easy to decide whether you want more EssentiallySports coverage in your daily scroll. Tip: Make sure you are signed in to your Google…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago (307+ words) Nov 12, 2025 | 12:41 PM EST Wood's career includes senior editorial roles at major sports media outlets like the New York Yankees, MLB.com and Forbes. Moreover, in 2017 Wood founded Over Medium Media, creating hyperlocal sports news outlets and digital shows, further demonstrating his entrepreneurial impact on sports journalism." At EssentiallySports, Wood will lead the NFL coverage team, refine long-term editorial strategy, and oversee the creation of high-impact, insight-driven storytelling around America's biggest sport. As EssentiallySports reaches tens of millions of U.S. sports fans each month, it aims to tighten the alignment between what fans want and what the site publishes." These strong newsletter and traffic numbers give Wood a powerful platform to build on. Under the veteran editor's leadership, the NFL coverage team will refine its coverage beats, produce more in-depth features and recurring series, and integrate coverage with newsletters and podcasts to…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago (456+ words) Oct 31, 2025 | 10:50 PM EDT The last time officiating saw a major upgrade in the NBA was in 2022. Fans have already noticed the referees are wearing new headsets since the start of the 2025-26 season. Who are they communicating with? And how is this helping them review the game? It's going to take a while to find out and that's a two-step process. The NBA announced on October 31 that its referees will wear headsets going forward. These will allow them to communicate in real time with the NBA Replay Center and one another, beginning with games on November 1. The rollout is part of a planned two-phased approach. The NBA and the National Basketball Referees Association are working together to use a new communication system to "improve game flow and enhance officiating accuracy," per the NBA's statement. What this will do for the game…...

1+ day, 12+ hour ago (621+ words) Nov 29, 2025 | 6:00 AM EST A golf fan scrolled through social media on Black Friday afternoon and saw a highlight: Keegan Bradley wins the Skins Game. His first thought wasn't congratulations'it was "Wait, that was today?" That question echoed across the golf world on November 28, 2025. The Capital One Skins Game returned after 17 years with four major stars and a $4 million purse. Amazon Prime Video held exclusive streaming rights. Pro Shop, Propagate Content, and PGA Tour Studios produced the broadcast.Yet most golf fans discovered the event existed only after it ended. Keegan Bradley, Xander Schauffele, Tommy Fleetwood, and Shane Lowry competed at Panther National Golf Club in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. All four battled in the 2025 Ryder Cup months earlier. The star power should have generated massive buzz. Instead, the 9 a.m. ET start time came and went. By afternoon, social media was flooded…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago (404+ words) Arvind Manoharan is an NFL Editor at EssentiallySports, where he leads College Football coverage. He has a solid understanding of the traditions that define the NCAA and reports on the sport's key changes, from conference realignment and NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) battles to playoff politics and legal shifts. Arvind tracks emerging stars like Arch Manning while examining how programs are adapting to the evolving landscape, ensuring his coverage connects history, policy, and strategies. With over six years of professional writing and content leadership experience, Arvind has a versatile background in editorial management, product development, and profile branding. His previous roles included leading product and curriculum development for an educational company and managing launches in international markets. In these positions, he authored over 50 learning books and manuals and navigated complex regulatory frameworks. His early career included teaching and strategic work in…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago (663+ words) Nov 21, 2025 | 3:03 PM EST Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods made it clear that the digital playground isn't exactly their cup of tea. Yet, today, instead of just televised tournaments and tradition, golf thrives on YouTube challenges and creator-led competitions. And now Collin Morikawa has shared a very balanced take on that matter. During a recent appearance on the Fore Play podcast, Morikawa was asked about how he navigates the YouTube-golf trend and whether he is ready to embrace it just yet. "I kind of float on both sides, like I said, I don't watch that much, so it's not like I'm buying into it either. Like it's to me, they're very different styles of golf." Morikawa told Dan Rapaport and the others. He added that playing in a four-round event is very different from playing with the creators of YouTube. Morikawa…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago (752+ words) Suryakant Das is a senior writer who leads UFC live coverage at EssentiallySports, known for his broad expertise and standout professionalism in MMA journalism. Over two years in the field, he has become a key voice on real-time event updates, pre- and post-fight interviews, and analysis of viral moments from the Joe Rogan Experience. His dynamic reporting is backed by selection to the Journalistic Excellence Program, which hones advanced editorial skills and strategic coverage approaches for top talent. Suryakant's career is defined by his ability to deliver both speed and depth. His versatile background spans sports journalism, content writing, and editorial roles, helping him navigate fast-paced live coverage and deliver meaningful stories with clarity and precision. Recognition from respected MMA figures such as Nina-Marie Daniele and Hall of Famer Michael Bisping further marks him as a trusted authority in the…...

3+ day, 14+ hour ago (629+ words) Nov 27, 2025 | 3:38 AM EST Tennis: Wimbledon, Jun 28, 2022 London, United Kingdom Serena Williams USA during her first round match against Harmony Tan FRA on day two at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. Mandatory Credit: Susan Mullane-USA TODAY Sports, 28.06.2022 22:16:22, 18608819, tennis, Serena Williams, Wimbledon PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xSusanxMullanex 18608819 The "evolution away from tennis" began for Serena Williams three years ago at the 2022 US Open. Her match against Ajla Tomljanovic marked her final night on court. Fans assumed that after enduring so many injuries yet winning 23 Slams, she would not face another setback. However, even in retirement, she has now hurt herself again while playing a completely different sport. Serena Williams has an upcoming segment on "Good Sports," where she talks about pickleball with Kevin Hart and Kenan Thompson on Prime Video. A short clip was shared on the official Instagram account, showing Hart…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago (627+ words) Nov 7, 2025 | 3:14 AM EST Sport Bilder des Tages June 13, 2024: Patrick and Brittany Mahomes on the red carpet at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl Ring ceremony at the Nelson Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City, MO. The Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers 25-22 to win Super Bowl LVIII. /CSM Kansas City United States of America " ZUMAc04_ 20240613_zma_c04_072 Copyright: xDavidxSmithx Brittany Mahomes and Patrick Mahomes made headlines again after revealing a major announcement following an investment that grew 266%. While Patrick builds his legacy on the field, he and his wife are quietly constructing a business and philanthropic empire off of it. Their latest venture proves just how personal their mission has become. On her Instagram story, Brittany Mahomes shared a post from FARE that thanked the couple for their generous contribution to the initiative "We're deeply grateful to Brittany and Patrick Mahomes and the 15 and…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago (735+ words) Nov 8, 2025 | 8:45 AM EST August 3, 2025: Jackson Koivun walks to green. Fourth round, 2025 Wyndham Championship, Sedgefield Country Club in Greensboro, North Carolina. /CSM2025 Wyndham Championship, Sedgefield Country Club in Greensboro, North Carolina. /CSM Greensboro United States of America " ZUMAc04_ 20250803_zma_c04_058 Copyright: xDavidxBeachx Can financial compensation overturn the dignity of academic and athletic excellence? At least that's what the experts and the insiders are pointing out, with NIL changing collegiate sports faster than ever. Numerous college insiders and golf coaches have openly criticized the venture. As it appears, another voice has joined the herd. Using sports department reserves to fund NIL contracts, colleges began exercising NIL funds as recruitment baits. Basically, colleges started paying athletes to become a part of the roster, destroying the spirit of collegiate golf. And this idea doesn't sit well with Georgia Tech men's golf head coach, Bruce Heppler, who will be…...