Jake Fenner - US Sports Reporter

Specializes in U.S. Soccer, College Basketball, College Football, and Hockey and has covered the Copa America Final and multiple Final Fours. Graduate of the Newhouse School at Syracuse University with a major in Broadcast Journalism and a minor in Political Science. Before the Mail, I created SB Nation's multi-award winning podcast Bavarian Podcast Works, which focused on Bayern Munich as a part of my four-year stint covering the club and the Bundesliga. Can be found skiing, golfing, or supporting my hometown club - Hartford Athletic - in my spare time.

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Creighton upsets UConn at home 68-63 as the defending champions falter

18/01/25 08:05

JAKE FENNER IN CONNECTICUT: Before the season began, if you asked people in Big East Conference media what the biggest game of the season might be, many would point to either of the two matchups between UConn and Creighton. Coming off back-to-back titles, the UConn Huskies were tabbed as the top team in the conference - in spite of all the players they lost to the NBA. Just behind them were the Bluejays of Creighton - a team anchored by a monstrous presence in the paint and featuring shooters and playmakers around the perimeter....read

Travis Kelce gives abrupt answer to question about Chiefs locker room before Texans playoff showdown
18/01/25 05:46
The Kansas City Chiefs have the chance to do something that no team - not the Cowboys, not the Steelers, not even the Patrtiots - has ever done: win three Super Bowls in a row.
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Watch as Pittsburgh Penguins player scores 19th goalie goal in NHL history against Buffalo Sabres
18/01/25 04:42
On Friday evening, Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic scored the 19th goalie goal in the history of the National Hockey League.
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Fans all say the same thing about Caitlin Clark on Unrivaled's opening night without WNBA's biggest star
18/01/25 03:36
On the opening night of the brand-new women's 3v3 basketball league - Unrivaled - some fans of the sport couldn't help but feel that something was missing.
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Eagles invite author of A.J. Brown's self-help book to practice ahead of Rams game
18/01/25 02:24
After his self-help book became a No. 1 best seller on Amazon in the wake of a Philadelphia Eagles player being caught reading it, the team invited author Jim Murphy to a practice on Friday.
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Charles Barkley vows to skip NBA's All-Star Game in 'rat-infested' San Francisco
18/01/25 12:04
One of the NBA's most prominent voices joked that he isn't willing to attend the NBA All-Star Game set to be held in San Francisco this year.
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Japanese baseball star Roki Sasaki announces he is joining Los Angeles Dodgers after rejecting the Yankees
17/01/25 11:18
Roki Sasaki, a 23-year-old pitching phenom out of Japan, has announced which MLB team he has signed for. Sasaki was a top free agent on the market this offseason and considered many clubs.
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Travis Kelce could retire if Chiefs complete Super Bowl three-peat, claims ESPN star
17/01/25 09:58
Would a record setting three-peat be a perfect way to call an end to the career of one of the greatest tight ends in the history of the NFL? One analyst thinks so.
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Tommy Brown, the last living member of historic 1947 Brooklyn Dodgers, dies at age 97
17/01/25 05:06
Tommy Brown, a career utility player and the final living member of the color-barrier-breaking 1947 Brooklyn Dodgers, has passed away at the age of 97.
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Aaron Rodgers sends RFK Jr. warning to US Senate ahead of Trump cabinet confirmation hearing
17/01/25 04:50
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers has issued something of a 'heads-up' to Congress ahead of a confirmation hearing for one of his friends, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Florida basketball assistant Taurean Green accused of sexual assault amid harassment investigation into head coach
17/01/25 02:32
According to the complaint, the coach arranged a meeting with the anonymous employee in the athletic facilities where he kissed her and attempted to put his hand down her pants.
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Cowboys request head coaching interview with hotshot young coordinator after Deion Sanders inquiry
17/01/25 01:21
After making the decision to move on from head coach Mike McCarthy, the Dallas Cowboys are requesting to interview a rising star in the coaching world who currently works for a hated division rival.
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Bob Uecker's heartbreaking final call resurfaces after legendary Brewers announcer's death at 90
17/01/25 12:06
As fans pay tribute to the legendary baseball broadcaster Bob Uecker, audio from his final call has gone viral on social media after the World Series' winner's death at the age of 90.
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Bill Belichick's 24-year-old girlfriend Jordon Hudson snaps back at claims coach isn't committed to UNC
16/01/25 10:48
Jordon Hudson, the 24-year-old girlfriend of North Carolina head football coach Bill Belichick, has clapped back at claims the coach isn't committed to staying in Chapel Hill.
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How much Carrie Underwood is really paid to sing Sunday Night Football anthem
16/01/25 09:57
She may be known in the world of country music for hits like 'Before He Cheats' and 'Blown Away', but to the average American sports fan, Carrie Underwood is the voice of Sunday Night Football.
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Jim Harbaugh to undergo critical medical procedures after season ends in defeat
16/01/25 05:42
After being eliminated from the playoffs, Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh will be undergoing some medical procedures in order to address his health.
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Neymar 'in shock talks to join MLS club'... but Brazil icon won't reunite with Lionel Messi at Inter Miami
16/01/25 04:59
It appears that Brazil football icon Neymar is considering a move stateside from Saudi Pro League club Al Hilal - with three MLS clubs in the running for his signature.
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Jack Hoffman, the Nebraska superfan, who captured the nation's heart with viral touchdown, dies of cancer at 19
16/01/25 02:54
Jack Hoffman, a fan of the University of Nebraska football team who warmed the hearts of millions after he ran for a touchdown in the team's 2013 spring game, has died at the age of 19.
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NFL quarterback Drake Maye announces his engagement to childhood sweetheart
16/01/25 02:31
A rookie starting quarterback for one of the most successful franchises in the NFL has announced his engagement to his childhood sweetheart after dating her for over nine years.
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Buffalo Bills reveal their plan to try and shut down Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens
16/01/25 12:33
The Buffalo Bills may have found a former Baltimore Ravens player that they believe could help them in their upcoming AFC Divisional round contest against them this weekend.
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Travis Kelce reveals how Taylor Swift romance has really impacted his NFL game after 'distraction' criticism
15/01/25 11:23
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce opened up on how his ongoing romance with pop superstar Taylor Swift has improved his game in his 12th NFL season.
Watch the insane golf shot in TGL that left Tiger Woods uncontrollably crying with laughter in his debut
15/01/25 05:54
If you ever stress about your own golf game, viewing Tuesday night's match in the TGL may have given you some ease with the knowledge that sometimes pros mess up like we mere mortals do.
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NHL champion Evgeni Malkin has treasured possession stolen in latest athlete home burglary after Travis Kelce
15/01/25 03:14
Thieves have broken into the home of a three-time Stanley Cup winner and stolen his championship rings, in the latest attack on superstar athletes according to Pittsburgh CBS station KDKA.
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Golf fans all say the same thing about Tiger Woods' walkout song ahead of legend's TGL debut
15/01/25 01:38
On the second night of the TGL's existence, the biggest name in the sport strutted out onto the big, tech-filled stage that he helped build to advance golf into the future.
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Patrick Mahomes fires off Travis Kelce warning to rivals ahead of Chiefs' first NFL playoff game against Texans
15/01/25 12:19
The Kansas City Chiefs are gearing up for their first game of the playoffs in the 2024 NFL season when they host the Houston Texans on Saturday.
Eagles coach Nick Sirianni gives his verdict on AJ Brown reading a book during playoff game vs Packers
14/01/25 10:59
The Philadelphia Eagles' dominant win on Sunday afternoon led to many headlines and plenty of attention on the city and the players. One of the more heartwarming ones came with a book.
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NHL star Emil Heineman hit by a car and facing multiple weeks out with injuries
14/01/25 10:05
One day before playing a hockey game in Salt Lake City, Utah, a Montreal Canadiens forward was hit by a car while crossing the road. He's expected to be out three to four weeks as he recovers from injuries.
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Nine-time NBA champion Steve Kerr's childhood home is reduced to rubble in gut-wrenching photos from LA fire
14/01/25 05:00
Heartbreaking photos obtained exclusively by DailyMail.com reveal the burnt remnants of nine-time NBA champion Steve Kerr's childhood home following the devastating Palisades fires.
Clippers announcer delivers emotional pre-game speech as they and Lakers return to action amid LA fires
14/01/25 05:58
As the city of Los Angeles continues to battle three concurrent wildfires torching the area, some of the sports teams in the city have returned to playing in their hometown.
Dave Portnoy gives brutal verdict on Sam Darnold's abysmal performance as Rams crush Vikings quarterback in wildcard win
14/01/25 04:57
In the midst of a disheartening performance in the NFC Wild Card game, Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy eviscerated Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold.
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Bill Belichick gives his verdict on controversial Matthew Stafford call during Rams-Vikings game
14/01/25 03:20
University of North Carolina head football coach Bill Belichick weighed in on one of the most controversial calls of the NFL playoffs after an incident occurred on Monday evening.
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Cooper Kupp stuns NFL fans with bold new look for Rams-Vikings playoff game
14/01/25 02:08
Prior to his team's relocated playoff game against the Minnesota Vikings, Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp debuted a new looking hairdo.
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Viral ring girl Sydney Thomas hangs out with Nick Saban... days after revealing a SEC coach slid into her DMs
14/01/25 12:38
As the internet debated the identity of a mystery SEC college football coach who slid into her DMs, viral ring girl Sydney Thomas was photographed hanging out with college football royalty.
USA Olympic hero Gary Hall Jr. will have his medals replaced after losing originals in LA fires
13/01/25 11:27
An American Olympic hero who lost almost everything that he owns due to the fires that are actively devastating Los Angeles has been told he will have his medals replaced.
Travis Kelce gives rare glimpse into life with Taylor Swift and reveals if he's heard secret songs from new album
13/01/25 10:05
As he prepares for an upcoming AFC Divisional clash with the Houston Texans, Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce gave a special glimpse into his life dating the world's biggest pop icon.
Shocking scenes as Bills fans brawl with each other in the parking lot despite Buffalo's Wild Card win
13/01/25 05:56
A group of fans attending the AFC Wild Card game between the Buffalo Bills and the Denver Broncos on Sunday got into a fistfight outside the stadium.
Ex-NFL star Robert Griffin III slammed for 'race-baiting' over controversial post about Justin Herbert
13/01/25 04:56
As fans critiqued Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert for his awful AFC Wild Card performance against the Houston Texans on Saturday, a former NFL QB got backlash for his words against the LA star.
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Tom Brady mercilessly trolled by NFL fans for on-air mistake as they call for him to be replaced: 'Wrong sport'
13/01/25 01:56
It hasn't been the easiest transition from the field to the broadcast booth for the greatest football player in history. For Tom Brady, the flubs and stumbles continued in his first ever playoff game.
Damar Hamlin mocked by NFL fans over celebration in Bills playoff game... two years on from cardiac arrest
13/01/25 12:18
Over two years after suffering from cardiac arrest on a football field, Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin had a strong game in the AFC Wild Card round against the Denver Broncos.
NFL fans all say the same thing about unusual national anthem before Packers-Eagles playoff game
12/01/25 11:07
NFL fans took to the internet to praise the performance of the American national anthem before the kickoff of an NFC Wild Card game in Philadelphia.
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Ashton Jeanty reveals which team he wants to play for ahead of NFL Draft: 'It would be a dream come true'
12/01/25 09:50
After putting up one of the greatest seasons a running back has ever had in college football, Boise State rusher Ashton Jeanty has turned his eyes to the NFL.
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Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes says the quiet part loud when asked why he benched player
12/01/25 05:37
In the aftermath of a close win over a conference rival, Tennessee men's basketball coach Rick Barnes revealed that he purposely benched a player who turned down a shot.
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Deion Sanders has 'very strong interest' in one NFL job after insisting he wanted to stay at Colorado
12/01/25 04:44
After insisting that he wouldn't jump to the NFL unless he was able to coach both of his sons, University of Colorado head football coach Deion Sanders has been linked to one job in the pro ranks.
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Former LIV golfer blasts Saudi-backed league saying circuit 'is only money' as he awaits chance to join PGA
12/01/25 03:37
A former LIV Golf competitor has blasted the golf circuit for what he believed were unfulfilled promises and potential after three years with the Saudi-backed rebel league.
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Retired NBA all-star has to restrain his daughter in an on-court high school brawl in Seattle
12/01/25 12:06
A former NBA All-Star was forced to restrain his own daughter after she got in a fight during a high school basketball game being played in Washington state.
Instagram influencer Olivia Davis slams NBA player Torrey Craig over his 'type' amid rumors of Megan Thee Stallion romance
11/01/25 11:24
A social media star who allegedly dated NBA star Torrey Craig openly wondered what his 'type' was after he has been accused of cheating on girlfriend and rapper Megan Thee Stallion.
Tank Dell cheers Houston Texans in playoff game vs Chargers on crutches after horrifying knee injury vs Chiefs
11/01/25 09:59
A pair of Houston Texans wide receivers that have been ruled out for the rest of the season due to gruesome injuries were both present to watch their team in the AFC Wild Card round on Saturday.
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Future NBA stars Ace Bailey and Dylan Harper aren't enough as Rutgers falls to Purdue
10/01/25 01:43
JAKE FENNER IN NEW JERSEY: Rutgers is a team led by two bonafide NBA lottery picks in Ace Bailey and Dylan Harper. But star power couldn't overcome a more balanced Purdue team.
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Inside Buffalo Bills $2.1billion stadium as team prep for playoff push
09/01/25 11:15
The Buffalo Bills have released new renderings of their ongoing new stadium project that is expected to open in about a year and a half.
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Frances Tiafoe opens up on taking shots with Taylor Swift and his offer from Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes
09/01/25 05:45
American tennis star Frances Tiafoe recalled how his rise to fame led to invites and interactions with the most powerful couple in football.
Reporter who slammed NFL Network's lack of diversity announces retirement after settling retaliation lawsuit
09/01/25 04:04
Across his lengthy journalism career - which dates back to 1989 - Trotter was known for asking questions and addressing serious issues within the game, including diversity in media.
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Dallas Cowboys reach decision on Chicago Bears' request to interview head coach Mike McCarthy
09/01/25 02:54
The Chicago Bears were interested in trying to bring Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy back to the NFC North. But the Cowboys and their owner, Jerry Jones, have other plans.
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Deion Sanders opens door to coaching in NFL and names one opportunity that could lure him away from Colorado
09/01/25 12:25
University of Colorado head coach Deion Sanders has been at the center of NFL coaching rumors for months now as multiple teams are now looking for new leaders. Could he leave Boulder?
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NFL issues major statement on Vikings-Rams playoff game amid horrific Los Angeles wildfires
09/01/25 12:11
The NFL has issued a statement on an upcoming NFC Wild Card playoff game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Los Angeles Rams as wildfires continue to devastate the LA suburbs.
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Buffalo Bills release stunning images of $2.1billion stadium as team prepares for playoff push
08/01/25 10:09
The Buffalo Bills have released new renderings of their ongoing new stadium project that is expected to open in about a year and a half.
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Kirby Smart sits courtside with his son at UGA basketball game... days after suffering family tragedy
08/01/25 05:39
Georgia head football coach Kirby Smart was spotted courtside taking in a college basketball game just days after his season ended and his father unexpectedly passed away.
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Kirk Herbstreit reveals he nearly quit ESPN's College GameDay... here's why
08/01/25 03:58
After a short playing career, Kirk Herbstreit became a household name in the United States thanks to his role as a major player on ESPN's College GameDay.
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Patrick Mahomes throws shade at axed Raiders coach Antonio Pierce... after his controversial plan to rough up QB
08/01/25 03:09
Before the NFL season got underway, Las Vegas Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce revealed his team would institute a specific policy of play to handle Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes.
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TV interview interrupted by shocking fan fight at Raiders-Chargers... as boot-wearing woman stamps on man
08/01/25 12:49
In chaotic scenes that unfolded during an interview for a local news station, cameras caught a brawl between Raiders fans and a Chargers fan at Allegiant Stadium in Nevada on Sunday.
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Former NFL star hinted at Fox rumors weeks ago with mystery FS1 'romance' comments
08/01/25 12:48
Eagle-eyed fans believe a former NFL star and ex-Fox employee hinted at allegations of workplace romance and alleged sexual harassment at his former employer weeks before they came to light.
ESPN reporter reveals why she's been wearing a mask at NFL games
07/01/25 09:58
A reporter covering the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defended her use of a mask to protect herself after receiving criticism about wearing it in the final game of the NFL regular season.
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Why Gianni Infantino's new-look Club World Cup in the USA could turn into FIFA's worst nightmare this summer
04/01/25 12:31
Gianni Infantino's dream is a tournament that crowns the best club football team in the world. The reality could be much more harsh by the time that trophy is held aloft on July 13 of this freshly-minted New Year.
Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler makes bombshell comments as trade rumors swirl
03/01/25 04:21
In shocking post-game comments, Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler openly admitted that he's unhappy with his current team and believes there's no way for him to 'find joy' playing in south Florida.
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Olivia Dunne back in practice after LSU star and Paul Skenes partied in New Orleans before terror attack
03/01/25 03:58
Olivia Dunne has returned to LSU for gymnastics practice a day after she and boyfriend Paul Skenes celebrated the New Year in New Orleans the night of a deadly terrorist attack on Bourbon Street.
Notre Dame secures emotional Sugar Bowl win over Georgia on stirring night in New Orleans after terror attack
03/01/25 12:40
After a chaotic, tragic, and draining 48 hours in the city of New Orleans - the Sugar Bowl has crowned a champion. In a stunning upset, Notre Dame earned the right to reach the CFP semifinals.
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ESPN host accused of being 'biased' towards Georgia ahead of Sugar Bowl against Notre Dame
03/01/25 12:35
An ESPN anchor is receiving criticism online for showing her fandom ahead of a College Football Playoff quarterfinal matchup on Thursday afternoon.
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Dave Portnoy roasts 'bum' Georgia player over comical collision with official during Sugar Bowl
02/01/25 11:19
One University of Georgia football player was caught in an embarrassing moment after he interfered with an official during a play in the Allstate Sugar Bowl.
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ESPN slammed for not showing Sugar Bowl national anthem or minute's silence after New Orleans terror attack
02/01/25 09:19
ESPN is being criticized on social media for failing to broadcast a moment of silence and the American national anthem at the Sugar Bowl on Thursday in the wake of a terrorist attack in New Orleans.
College football fans fume at crucial targeting call after brutal hit in Texas-Arizona State CFP game
01/01/25 10:17
College football fans and experts collectively lost their minds after a seemingly obvious targeting penalty wasn't called by officials - even after a video review.
Kansas City Chiefs make huge Patrick Mahomes decision ahead of Week 18 finale against the Broncos
01/01/25 08:42
With the number one seed in the AFC playoffs fully locked up for the Kansas City Chiefs, the team has made some personnel decisions to ensure the safety of its players.
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Sugar Bowl CFP matchup is postponed after devastating NYE terrorist attack in New Orleans
01/01/25 06:27
The game, a College Football Playoff quarterfinal matchup between No. 2 Georgia and No. 7 Notre Dame, will not be played until Thursday evening after the terrorist attack.
Jordon Hudson stuns fans by revealing she starting dating Bill Belichick in 2022... long before he announced split from Linda Holliday
01/01/25 06:06
In a New Year's post, Bill Belichick's girlfriend Jordon Hudson took shots at her haters as she appeared to ring in 2025 with the coach while revealing that this is their third year together.
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ESPN reveals shock season-high viewing figures for 'meaningless' Lions-49ers MNF game
01/01/25 04:08
In a game that offered very little in terms of NFL playoff implications, ESPN reported its best numbers for the year for a Monday Night Football game.
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Jason and Travis Kelce finally reveal identity of huge New Heights special guest: 'Starting 2025 with a BANG!'
01/01/25 02:54
In a short clip teasing the first episode of their New Heights podcast for 2025, Jason and Travis Kelce have hauled in a big-name guest to start the new year off 'with a BANG'.
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NBA hands out suspensions for Heat-Rockets brawl that saw Tyler Herro get slammed to the floor
31/12/24 09:54
The NBA has announced fines and suspensions for several Houston Rockets and Miami Heat players after the two teams got into a heated brawl over the weekend.
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City of Cleveland enforce little-known law in desperate bid to stop Browns from moving away to $2.4bn new home
31/12/24 08:36
The Cleveland Browns' proposed move to a new stadium in the city's suburbs could be blocked by the City of Cleveland itself - citing a law passed after the last time an NFL team left Ohio.
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San Francisco 49ers owner makes decision on future of head coach Kyle Shanahan amid awful season
31/12/24 06:17
One year after coming three points short of a championship in Super Bowl LVIII, the San Francisco 49ers aren't returning to the playoffs and will own a losing record.
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Bill Belichick reveals the unexpected way he has been recruiting new players to his North Carolina team
31/12/24 04:53
After spending his entire NFL coaching career actively avoiding the 'horrors' of social media, Bill Belichick is now using it to his advantage as he starts his role at the North Carolina.
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Former WWE Diva and Celebrity Big Brother star Eva Marie files for divorce from husband
31/12/24 03:33
The couple had been married for ten years before the former Diva turned reality television star filed the papers to begin the official process of separating earlier this month.
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NFL fans take aim at 'all-time bust' Jake Moody... as 49ers kicker reflects on 'lowest moment of my career'
31/12/24 02:14
In the NFL, hot seats are common. Those who don't perform one week can easily be cut from teams the next. But there might be no position where job security is as thin than at kicker.
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