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Apr 21, 2026 - Sports

A new city, a new team, and a new contract should be a dream, but for Rob Refsnyder, the first weeks of the season saw him stuck in a 0-for-18 drought. Though he has since snapped out of it, the impact has lingered on the veteran hitter, and after the Seattle Mariners swept the Texas […] The post $6.25M Mariners Veteran Opens Up on Mental Toll After Ending Long Drought appeared first on EssentiallySports.

Apr 21, 2026 - Sports

The NBA Playoffs are a unique platform for players to showcase their talent. We often see the rise and fall of cult heroes (and villains) during this period as media and fans analyze every little action and judge every small mistake. A viral clip from Game 1 of the Los Angeles Lakers‑Houston Rockets series showed […] The post “I Didn’t Stand Up for Him”: Alperen Sengun Clarifies Viral LeBron James Moment From Lakers-Rockets Game 1 appeared first on EssentiallySports.

Apr 21, 2026 - Sports

The NBA playoffs are here. Check out the odds for each first-round series.

Apr 20, 2026 - Sports

Shohei Ohtani is moving up MLB's all-time list of on-base streaks. Here's how close he is to making history.

Apr 20, 2026 - Sports

One bettor's big wager on the PGA tour paid off to the tune of $650k. Patrick Everson breaks down that bet and more.