12+ hour, 34+ min ago (863+ words) Nov 24, 2025 | 4:41 PM EST Money talks, and when some of it comes from Michael Jordan, people listen. There has been a lot of curiosity around how deeply MJ is involved in his NASCAR venture, especially with 23XI Racing. Fans have long wondered what kind of financial muscle he and Denny Hamlin are bringing to the table, and today's questions feel bigger than ever. Legal filings and internal communications are shedding light on how 23XI was built, not just with speed on the track, but with deals in the boardroom. If some of what's leaking from emails and depositions is true, then this team is a lot more than a passion project. It's been very strategic, very tightly financed, and with stakes that go well beyond just running cars on Sundays. Here's the big reveal: according to notes shared by Bob Pockrass, Michael Jordan…...

18+ hour, 40+ min ago (290+ words) Nov 24, 2025 | 10:36 AM EST Rick Pitino is looking forward to the competition that Iowa State brings. "I think Iowa State is as difficult to play against as any team in basketball," Pitino said. "Their defensive rebounding is relentless; they're very physical. It's great for us to play against this type of competition." The packed Players Era men's championship at Las Vegas will have an intense battle between two contenders on the opening day. It will be a homecoming of sorts for Iowa State coach T.J. Otzelberger. Otzelberger was the UNLV head coach for two seasons before moving to Iowa State in 2021. However, he maintained, this visit was strictly business." Freshman forward Imran Suljanovic (knee) is out for the entire 202526 season after dislocating his patella in practice and undergoing surgery. Apart from Imran, St John's has a complete roster with their key pieces…...

1+ hour, 17+ min ago (529+ words) Nov 25, 2025 | 3:58 AM EST The messages paint a picture of upper executives clashing with team owners who built NASCAR's legacy, leaving supporters bracing for more drama to come in the near future. Yet one set of texts stands out, aimed at a hall-of-fame figure, and this might threaten to divide the NASCAR community even more. Richard Childress, who started his NASCAR team in 1969 and snagged six Cup titles with drivers like Dale Earnhardt, helped the sport become a household name during the 80s and 90s era. Naturally, the leaked messages didn't sit well with fans. These disrespectful remarks surfacing when the case is heading toward a December trial expose how executives get frustrated with team owners when they do not align with their ideas or deals. Such raw language also risks swaying the jury, painting NASCAR as a bully in a suit claiming…...

11+ hour, 45+ min ago (636+ words) Nov 24, 2025 | 5:30 PM EST Tensions in NASCAR's antitrust lawsuit have boiled over as it heads to trial on December 1 without a settlement in sight. And to add to the adversity, leaked internal texts from NASCAR's top executives have exposed their raw disdain for smaller teams by painting them as burdens rather than partners in the sport's growth. Matt Tifft, driver and former team owner,didn't hold back in a raw YouTube breakdown of the 2022 texts targeting his old team, Live Fast Motorsports. The team was formed in 2021 with B. J. McLeod after Tifft's racing career stalled from a brain tumor in 2019. The team survived on minimum resources with just 12 workers and millions in personal loans to field a Cup car. Despite the efforts of the co-owners, NASCAR executivesScott Miller and John Probst dismissed their hardships by stating they were "sucking on the teets…...

16+ hour, 34+ min ago (1269+ words) Nov 24, 2025 | 12:42 PM EST Only a month into the 2025-26 regular season, and the NBA training rooms have become crowded with enough players to form two All-Star teams. That prompted EssentiallySports to consult various medical experts to share their analysis on the state of the game, which injuries concern them the most and more. Gary Vitti, Los Angeles Lakers" former head athletic trainer (1987-2017) Dr. Evan Jeffries,Doctor of Physical Therapy with Evolving Motion Dr. Nirav Pandya,Professor of UCSF Orthopedic Surgery Dr. Dean Wang, MD, Chief, Sports Medicine, UCI Health None of them work with any NBA team directly or have access to any of the players" medical records. But they have plenty of medical insight. Editor"s note: The following interviews were conducted separately. The answers below have been edited and condensed. What do you make of these early-season injuries compared…...

4+ hour, 45+ min ago (348+ words) Caroline John is a senior NBA writer at EssentiallySports, specializing in league comparables. She holds a master's degree in Journalism and Communication and brings eight years of experience to the sports desk. Caroline made a mark in NBA media by covering the life of Shaquille O'Neal, which led to an exclusive interview with Josh Halpern, CEO of Shaq's Big Chicken franchise. Her coverage was also personally highlighted by Shaq, who shared her article about his DJ Diesel persona and rapper GAWNE on Instagram. Drawn to the philanthropic work of LeBron James and Shaquille O'Neal, Caroline started following the NBA for its character both on and off the court, and has since become a respected voice covering many of the league's biggest names. Her reporting stands out for accuracy, recognition from industry figures, and a strong connection with readers. Away from…...

17+ hour, 13+ min ago (867+ words) Nov 24, 2025 | 12:03 PM EST Fresh off clinching the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series title at Phoenix, Jesse Love became the youngest NASCAR Xfinity Series champion in history. And after achieving this historic milestone, Love wasted no time in chasing new horizons. The 20-year-old California native, who drives the No. 2 Chevy for Richard Childress Racing, turned his gaze to Australia's high-octane Supercars scene. Love reached Australia for his Super2 Series debut at the Adelaide Grand Final. Being a newcomer in a supercar, the testing experience hit him like nothing before. Yet, Love tackled it well, only to be shocked by the Australian countryside experience. Stepping into the Adelaide spotlight as the first American in Super2 history, Jesse Love arrived oozing with energy after winning the championship. But his recent X post captured the raw edge of culture shock right away: "Everything is bigger in Texas. Yeah…...

15+ hour, 55+ min ago (609+ words) Nov 24, 2025 | 1:21 PM EST Toni Breidinger just wrapped her first full Truck Series season a few weeks ago, but she's already making bigger noise off the track than most drivers do in a whole career. With 2.4 million Instagram followers and a knack for turning heads both in and out of the race car, she keeps pulling in sponsors that most rookies can only dream about. Her latest partnership might be the coolest one yet. Toni is the new face of Uber's "Women Preferences" feature, the option that lets women riders request a female driver in select cities. The program started small in places like Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Detroit, then blew up so fast that Uber rolled it out to twenty-six more cities. Toni told reporters she's been waiting for something like this forever. She still uses Uber all the…...

15+ hour, 42+ min ago (311+ words) Nov 24, 2025 | 1:34 PM EST Now, this defensive Orange team will face the offensive team of the Cougars. The trio of Kingston Flemings, Emanuel Sharp, and Chris Cenac Jr. is dismantling opposition from the inside out. As the two teams gear up for their showdown, here's a quick look at what to expect from both of them. This includes injury updates to viewing details and expected starting lineups of both teams. There is good news for the Orange fans as Syracuse's Tyler Betsey will be available for the game against Houston in the Players Era Festival, as per sources. The six-foot-eight forward had an ankle injury, leading to his missing the game against the Monmouth Hawks. With him back, there are no injuries on the Syracuse side. As for the Cougars, Jacob McFarland remains out due to a leg injury. Kordel Jefferson's…...

2+ hour, 57+ min ago (501+ words) Nov 25, 2025 | 2:19 AM EST However, her success on the court is matched by a battle off it. Brantmeier is part of a class-action lawsuit against the NCAA. The lawsuit challenges a rule that limits athletes to $10,000 in prize money per year before they enroll in college. She argues that the restriction is unfair. Brantmeier studies at the University of North Carolina. She is a senior with a double major in exercise science and studio art, along with a minor in global cinema. Before college, she played in the 2021 US Open as a high school student. She earned $50,000 but was allowed to keep only $10,000 because of NCAA rules. November 23, 2025, Orlando, Florida, USA: 11/23/25 2025-26 Reese Brantmeier UNC defeats Berta Passola Folch Cal 6-3, 6-3 to win the Women" s Tennis NCAA, College League, USA Individual Championships at the USTA National Center in Orlando, Florida. Orlando USA…...