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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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. Habs rising star Emil Heineman is expected to be out for three to four weeks after being struck while walking in downtown Salt Lake City on Monday night. He was expected to play a game against the Utah Hockey Club on Tuesday evening....read

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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College basketball coach is sued by his former players over $1.5million broken NIL promise
30/12/24 10:06
Florida State Seminoles head men's basketball coach Leonard Hamilton is being sued by six of his former players over alleged unpaid name, image, and likeness compensation.
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Raheem Morris breaks silence on his bizarre timeout calls as fans slam Falcons coach
30/12/24 04:03
Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris made a colossal error on Sunday Night Football against the Washington Commanders that may end up costing his team a spot in the playoffs.
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Bizarre moment Falcons fans celebrate in bar after thinking they'd scored game-winning field goal... but quickly realize their mistake
30/12/24 02:38
In a game that the Atlanta Falcons needed to win in order to retain pole position and control their own destiny in the NFC South, fans of the team were left bitterly disappointed.
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Angry Jaguars fans fly banner over team's stadium with brutal message to owner Shahid Khan
29/12/24 09:52
Fans of the Jacksonville Jaguars have been thoroughly unimpressed with their team the past two seasons - and some are beginning to call for the jobs of key figures in the franchise.
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NFL insider reveals where Aaron Rodgers could go if he leaves the Jets
29/12/24 07:30
The 41-year-old signal caller is in the midst of one of the worst full seasons in his NFL career - with plenty of speculation surrounding a potential departure from the Jets.
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Shocking moment Miami football players brawl on the sideline during Iowa State bowl game
29/12/24 06:04
During one of the more fun and friendly games of college football's bowl season, two teammates seemed to get into a physical altercation on Saturday evening.
Taylor Swift fans give the same verdict on Travis Kelce's latest date night outfit
29/12/24 04:50
Fans of pop superstar are reacting to the festive and swanky outfit that her boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, wore on a night out in New York City over the holiday weekend.
Cam Newton slammed for bold WNBA prediction with fans calling it the 'worst take of 2024'
29/12/24 03:24
Does the recent rise in popularity of women's basketball - stoked by the rise of players like Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark - have the potential to overtake America's Pastime?
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Former Jets coach Eric Mangini makes shock accusation against Aaron Rodgers
29/12/24 02:04
As a season of humiliation draws closer to an end for the Jets, one former coach of the team believes the squad's most notable name has been trying to lay the groundwork for his departure from the team.
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NHL goalie Robin Lehner sparks concern among ex- teammates with troubling mental health posts
24/12/24 04:21
An NHL goalie has concerned former teammates with a series of posts on X, in which the 33-year-old has referred to his brain as 'broken' and expressed suicidal ideation.
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Super Bowl champion Earl Thomas's estranged wife hit with criminal charges for 'defrauding him out of $2.7m'
21/12/24 04:28
The estranged wife of former NFL star Earl Thomas was arrested this week and accused of defrauding him out of $2.7million, according to a report.
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The unexpected viral sports stars of 2024: From mascots and models to mystery WAGs... and THAT Oilers fan
20/12/24 09:42
Virality is short lived and often comes when people least expect it. It can hardly ever be planned, isn't forced, and its effects are fleeting. But when it happens, virality creates memorable stories.
Michael Penix Jr reveals the hilarious place he was in when Falcons told him he's their new starting QB
19/12/24 05:28
Life comes at you fast: one second, you're about to eat one of the most affordable meals you could find; the next you're getting a call finding out that you're the new starting QB for the Atlanta Falcons.
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Fans destroy college basketball coach as pre-game dig at opponent backfires in disastrous fashion
19/12/24 03:53
Before he took over as the head coach of the basketball team of the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, Doug Gottlieb solely made his living as a national college basketball analyst.
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Kirk Cousins opens up on phone call with Michael Penix Jr after rookie replaced him as Falcons QB
19/12/24 02:32
Less than a full 24 hours after he was unceremoniously benched for a rookie, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins said that he would offer to help Michael Penix Jr. as best as he can.
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Titans coach Brian Callahan goes on explicit rant about team's critics: 'You can shove that up your a**'
19/12/24 12:52
In a season where very little has gone right for the Tennessee Titans, first-year head coach Brian Callahan is still fiercely defending his team from outside criticism.
Patrick Mahomes hands Chiefs major injury update as he fights to overcome ankle sprain
18/12/24 11:55
After leaving Sunday's game with an injury, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was a full participant in practice on Wednesday.
More misery for Joe Burrows as Bengals QB suffers injury blow after home burglary drama
18/12/24 10:32
Fans of the Cincinnati Bengals have already been through enough this season - but yet another blow arrived as their faint hopes of making the playoffs seem further out of reach.
Ryan Clark calls Aaron Rodgers 'slimy, hypocritical and deceitful' after attack by Jets QB on Pat McAfee show
18/12/24 10:04
After an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show where Rodgers bizarrely invoked Covid vaccine status nearly five years after the pandemic began, Clark decided to issue a public response.
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Giannis and Bucks celebrate NBA Cup glory after destroying the Thunder... and banking a six-figure sum each
18/12/24 04:20
Last season, the Milwaukee Bucks were eliminated in the semifinals of the NBA's inaugural in-season tournament at the hands of the Indiana Pacers. This year, they're champions.
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Former NFL quarterback Teddy Bridgewater plans shock return after retiring to coach high-school team
18/12/24 03:51
Just days after leading his high school alma mater to a Florida state title, a former Minnesota Vikings and Denver Broncos quarterback is considering a return to the NFL.
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Kirk Cousins is axed by the Falcons just nine months into $180m deal with Michael Penix Jr named starting QB
18/12/24 01:55
With the team in the midst of a playoff hunt - currently one game out of the lead in their division - their first-year head coach has decided to hand the reigns over to a rookie out of the University of Washington.
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Bryson DeChambeau's tee shot hits Scottie Scheffler's dad in awkward moment during PGA vs LIV showdown
18/12/24 01:36
In the everlong, bitter rivalry between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf, it appears that not even parents are safe from the crossfire.
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Controversial ex-NFL quarterback Michael Vick 'hired as head coach' as he secures shock return to football
18/12/24 12:00
A former quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons and Philadelphia Eagles has agreed to become the next head coach of the Norfolk State University Spartans football team, per the Virginian-Pilot
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Influencer Bobbi Althoff addresses talk of romance with NFL star amid claims she 'soft launched' relationship
17/12/24 11:41
Podcaster and influencer Bobbi Althoff has responded after a TikTok gossip account posted unsubstantiated rumors that she was in a relationship with an NFL player.
Grant DuBose's season all but over as Miami Dolphins make announcement after horrifying head injury
17/12/24 09:57
In the aftermath of an absolutely terrifying injury on Sunday afternoon, the Miami Dolphins have officially placed wide receiver Grant Dubose on injured reserve.