Alex Raskin, US Sports News Editor

Long-time New York-based sportswriter and editor who has covered everything from heavyweight title fights to Super Bowls. Served as a beat writer focused on the NFL, NBA, NHL, boxing and Major League Baseball for outlets such as The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, MLB.com, Vice Sports and NJ.com. A graduate of Alfred University, Alex has also served as sports editor for the Wellsville Daily Reporter. He has worked as Daily Mail's US Sports News Editor since 2017.

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Olympics star Ryan Wedding's sinister inner circle exposed: From a Colombian madam and 'Cocaine Lawyer'... to his wife AND girlfriend

31/01/26 01:03

Ryan Wedding, the former Olympic snowboarder accused of drug trafficking and murder, did not work alone, according to the FBI. A list of names has now been released by US authorities....read

Chiefs' Andy Reid tries to poach fierce rival's assistant coach with close ties to top NFL Draft prospect
30/01/26 02:13
In what could be a strong indication of their immediate roster plans, the Kansas City Chiefs have reportedly requested an interview with a rival team's running backs coach.
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Brooks Koepka says he's fallen back in love with golf as he makes nervous return to PGA tour after LIV defection
30/01/26 04:53
Brooks Koepka was admittedly nervous about making his return to the PGA nearly four years after his controversial defection to the Saudi-funded LIV Golf.
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Vikings GM gets 'candid' on decision to let Sam Darnold walk as Seahawks QB prepares for Super Bowl
30/01/26 03:50
MinnesotaVikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah picked JJ McCarthy over Sam Darnold before the season, and the results speak for themselves, unfortunately.
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Sha'Carri Richardson arrested in Florida for 'driving over 100mph' in latest legal battle for Olympian
30/01/26 02:45
Olympic gold medalist and one of the world's fastest women Sha'Carri Richardson has been arrested for speeding in Florida, where she's accused of driving 100mph.
Eagles hire former NFL quarterback as offensive coordinator after Super Bowl champs struggled to score in 2025
30/01/26 01:31
The Philadelphia Eagles have finally found the man they hope can turn around their offense in 2026 after going from champs to chumps and losing in the wild-card round in 2025.
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German bobsledder reveals her Olympic dreams are funded by OnlyFans profits: 'That's the downside'
30/01/26 12:25
Like many Olympians, German bobsledder Lisa Buckwitz is faced with the onerous task of funding much of her own training. Of course, they're not all selling OnlyFans subscriptions, as she is.
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Long-time ESPN host Chris Fowler stuns fans with his post-surgery body by deadlifting 360 pounds at age 63
29/01/26 11:16
To football fans, Chris Fowler is a beloved part of ESPN/ABC's NCAA coverage and the former host of Saturday-morning fixture, College GameDay. He's also a bit of a gym rat.
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Bill Belichick resurfaces for first time since Hall-of-Fame snub as he puts on brave face for recruiting trail
29/01/26 12:06
Bill Belichick may not be a Pro Football Hall of Famer, but he is still a college coach in the midst of a busy recruiting season, which is why he met with Mekai Brown this week.
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Celtics star Jayson Tatum's expected return from Achilles injury in sudden jeopardy ahead of NBA playoff push
29/01/26 05:33
Could Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum's 2025-26 season be over before it begins? The NBA champion has been recovering from the torn Achilles he suffered in May.
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Rising wrestling star and dad sentenced over wild brawl at New Jersey high school
29/01/26 04:02
A New Jersey state wrestling champion and his father have been sentenced for their roles in a February brawl captured in viral video. Now the son can move forward with $200,000 NIL deal.
Lamar Odom checks into rehab after his arrest on DUI charge as spokeswoman says he is 'taking responsibility'
29/01/26 02:22
Two-time NBA champion and former Los Angeles Lakers star Lamar Odom has reportedly checked into rehab following his recent arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence.
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LeBron James is introduced in Cleveland for possibly the last time before Lakers star tears up during tribute
29/01/26 01:45
Cavaliers legend and Akron, Ohio native LeBron James had an emotional return to the shores of Lake Erie on Wednesday night for what may prove to be his final NBA game in Cleveland.
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Pro Football Hall of Fame threatens expulsion for selection committee members after Bill Belichick snub
29/01/26 12:18
Amid uproar over Bill Belichick's failed bid for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2026, the Canton, Ohio institution has released a cryptic statement.
WNBA star Brittney Griner compares her time in Russian prison on drug charges to being held by ICE
28/01/26 11:21
The newly released documentary about Brittney Griner and her internment at a Russian penal colony should serve as a warning to Americans, she said this week.
Report reveals possible reason for Belichick's Hall-of-Fame snub
28/01/26 03:14
Bill Belichick won six Super Bowls as head coach of the New England Patriots and another two as the New York Giants defensive coordinator, so Canton seems inevitable.
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Reason for Bill Belichick's Hall-of-Fame snub revealed in bombshell report as famed rival denies blame
28/01/26 12:32
Bill Belichick won six Super Bowls as head coach of the New England Patriots and another two as the New York Giants defensive coordinator, so Canton seems inevitable.
Jon Gruden 'turns down Jets coaching job' as fans joke he 'knows a sinking ship when he sees one'
28/01/26 04:58
The former Raiders and Buccaneers head coach has been out of the NFL since resigning in Las Vegas when his years-old racist and homophobic emails surfaced.
Football fans left stunned as NFL-bound quarterback Diego Pavia's real height is revealed at Senior Bowl
28/01/26 03:36
Football fans are learning something women on dating websites have understood for a long time: Listed heights may not be accurate, and men usually like to round up.
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Ex-NBA star Chris Dudley enters governor's race in Oregon as sportsbooks respond with humiliating prop bet
28/01/26 01:21
One of the worst free-throw shootings in NBA history is making a second run for governor. Unfortunately, sportsbooks have a very long collective memory.
LeBron James and Patrick Mahomes lead furious backlash over Bill Belichick's brutal Hall of Fame snub
28/01/26 01:20
Belichick, an eight-time Super Bowl winner, failed to secure the necessary 40 votes for first-ballot induction in a decision that has left icons of the game baffled.
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Bill Belichick misses out on Hall of Fame as eight-time Super Bowl winner is 'baffled' by shocking decision
27/01/26 10:30
Bill Belichick will not be first-ballot Hall of Famer despite winning eight Super Bowl titles, including six as head coach of the New England Patriots and two as the Giants' DC.
New Steelers coach Mike McCarthy makes his thoughts on an Aaron Rodgers reunion clear
27/01/26 09:40
Would new Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike McCarthy be open to a reunion with 42-year-old quarterback Aaron Rodgers or is it time for both to go their own way?
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Former Olympian wanted by FBI pleads not guilty
27/01/26 02:27
Wedding, 44, was arrested in Mexico City last week and was flown to Southern California after a yearlong effort by authorities in the United States, Mexico, Canada, Colombia and the Dominican Republic.
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Olympian turned drug kingpin Ryan Wedding pleads not guilty to two indictments in first court appearance in California
26/01/26 10:08
Wedding, 44, was arrested in Mexico City last week and was flown to Southern California after a yearlong effort by authorities in the United States, Mexico, Canada, Colombia and the Dominican Republic.
Paul Pierce hit with paternity lawsuit as woman demands court make NBA legend take a DNA test
26/01/26 09:48
Boston Celtics great and NBA champion Paul Pierce is facing a paternity lawsuit in California from woman who claims the divorced father of three is also dad to her unborn child.
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Liberal WNBA star Breanna Stewart sparks controversy with very public protest against ICE
26/01/26 03:44
Future Basketball Hall of Famer Breanna Stewart raised an 'Abolish ICE' sign while being introduced before an Unrivaled competition in Florida on Sunday.
Super Bowl teams will NOT use 49ers' facility as investigation into electric substation theory continues
26/01/26 02:41
Neither the New England Patriots nor the Seattle Seahawks will use the San Francisco 49ers' practice facility ahead of Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara, which might prove wise.
Scandalized NFL star Stefon Diggs stuns fans with wild pregame headbutt before Patriots-Broncos AFC title game
25/01/26 09:38
Any doubt about Stefon Diggs' intensity level ahead of Sunday's AFC Championship in Denver was extinguished by wild pregame video of the New England Patriots star.
Is the Caitlin Clark effect wearing off? WNBA rivals make big scheduling decision for 2026 season
25/01/26 07:00
The WNBA's 2026 schedule is already being impacted by Caitlin Clark's injury-riddled 2025 campaign as fewer teams plan on moving Fever games to bigger arenas.
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NBA thrown into chaos by winter storm as Nuggets-Grizzlies and Mavs-Bucks games are postponed
25/01/26 06:32
The NBA season is already being impacted by the massive snowstorm slowly making its way across the country. Thus far, two games have been postponed by the league.
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Patriots 'psycho' Mack Hollins goes viral with bizarre 'warrior' arrival at AFC Championship Game
25/01/26 05:51
The New England Patriots got receiver Mack Hollins back from an abdomen injury ahead of Sunday's AFC Championship in Denver, but per usual, his shoes didn't make the trip.
NFL head-coaching bust seals immediate return to the league as he signs deal with Green Bay Packers
25/01/26 04:53
The Packers defense wasn't a major concern in 2025, but Green Bay did need to replace outgoing defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley, who was hired as the new Dolphins coach.
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Vikings announcer Paul Allen faces calls to resign after labeling anti-ICE demonstrators as 'paid protestors'
25/01/26 03:47
Minnesota Vikings radio announcer Paul Allen is facing calls to resign after falsely dismissing anti-ICE demonstrators in Minneapolis during Friday's broadcast.
Unruly basketball fan gets TASED in front of kids as middle school game descends into chaos
25/01/26 02:17
A middle school basketball game in Appalachia turned violent as one adult was tasered before officials ended play in the second half. Viral video of the brawl can be seen here:
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I know exactly how fugitives operate. Here's the chilling truth about how Olympics star Ryan Wedding was caught...
25/01/26 12:15
Ryan Wedding's arrest after nearly a year on the FBI's Most Wanted Fugitives list was not the violent Hollywood ending some envisioned for the Olympian.
Ex-Vikings QB Kellen Mond takes down his former head coach Mike Zimmer in blistering post
24/01/26 09:15
Communication matters, particularly between a head coach of an NFL team and the rookie quarterback his team selected, perhaps, over his own wishes.
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Charles Barkley takes aim at ESPN bosses in no-holds-barred criticism of new-look 'Inside the NBA' broadcast
23/01/26 09:40
ESPN added Inside the NBA to its league coverage in 2025-26, but the beloved TNT-produced show has yet to make an impact, which concerns Charles Barkley.
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Mike McDaniel 'could pull out of new Chargers role' for head-coaching return days after taking OC job
23/01/26 07:38
Fired Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel is set to become the Los Angeles Chargers' next offensive coordinator unless, that is, he gets a better offer.
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Former Olympic snowboarder caught after years on FBI Most Wanted list
23/01/26 04:08
Accused cocaine trafficker and former Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding has been arrested and is now in custody, two law enforcement officials say.
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Houston Rockets' Steven Adams reveals he sleeps on the floor despite $184m in career earnings
23/01/26 02:54
With career earnings approaching $200 million, Houston Rockets center Steven Adams could probably afford suitable bed for his 6ft11 frame. But that's not what he has.
Olympian drug kingpin Ryan Wedding is CAUGHT after years on FBI Most Wanted list
23/01/26 02:33
Accused cocaine trafficker and former Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding has been arrested and is now in custody, two law enforcement officials say.
Raiders emerge as contender to land quarterback Lamar Jackson from Ravens in a trade for top NFL Draft pick
19/01/26 10:08
Lamar Jackson is coming off a disappointing season for the Baltimore Ravens, who missed the playoffs at 8-9 and recently fired long-time head coach John Harbaugh.
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LeBron James, 41, hit with brutal NBA snub in twilight of his career
19/01/26 09:33
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is the NBA's all-time leader in points scored and minutes played. But after 20 consecutive seasons, one honor is now eluding him.
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Chiefs request interview with beloved ex-assistant Eric Bieniemy as Travis Kelce weighs Kansas City return
19/01/26 08:39
The Kansas City Chiefs dropped a fairly big hint about the direction of the franchise with this week's request to interview Chicago Bears assistant Eric Bieniemy.
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Bills fans rip 'insane' move to promote GM, Sean McDermott's firing... and owner's embarrassing 'admiral' typo
19/01/26 05:31
Buffalo Bills owner Terry Pegula's statement on the firing of head coach Sean McDermott infuriated fans on a number of fronts, starting with a copy-editing mistake.
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Sean Payton reveals chaos in Denver Broncos locker room before bombshell Bo Nix injury announcement
19/01/26 04:04
Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton made the curious decision to tell the media about Bo Nix's season-ending ankle injury after Saturday's playoff win. Now he's saying why.
Buffalo Bills FIRE Sean McDermott after playoff loss to Denver Broncos
19/01/26 02:22
Sean McDermott has been fired as head coach of the Buffalo Bills. The news came Monday following Saturday's overtime loss to the Denver Broncos in the divisional-round playoff.
Activist heckles 'leave Greenland alone!' during London event
19/01/26 11:48
A man attending an NBA game at London's O2 Arena yelled 'leave Greenland alone!' as actress Vanessa Williams sang the American national anthem.
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College football set to ride NFL's coattails to London in 2026 with inaugural Union Jack Classic
19/01/26 08:00
Could American college football ever be embraced by British sports fans? The idea may not be as unlikely as it first seems, considering the NFL's growing UK fan base.
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Anti-Trump heckler screams 'leave Greenland alone' during US national anthem at London NBA game
18/01/26 07:47
A man attending an NBA game at London's O2 Arena yelled 'leave Greenland alone!' as actress Vanessa Williams sang the American national anthem.
Philadelphia Eagles 'to interview fired Giants coach Brian Daboll' for vacant offensive coordinator job
18/01/26 06:44
The Philadelphia Eagles have begun their search for a new offensive coordinator following the team's dismissal of Kevin Patullo after the wild-card round loss to the 49ers.
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Fans claim college football is RUINED as Miami QB Carson Beck reveals he graduated two years before title game
18/01/26 05:33
The definition of 'student athlete' was stretched further on Sunday when Miami QB Carson Beck was asked about attending classes before Monday's national championship.
Donald Trump vows to protect Army-Navy game TV timeslot amid College Football Playoff expansion talk
18/01/26 04:33
President Donald Trump has vowed to protect the annual Army-Navy football game's December time slot amid talk of potential College Football Playoff (CFP) expansion.
Troubled ex-NBA player Kyle Singler says he's 'homeless' and his child is being 'abused' in disturbing video
18/01/26 02:34
Distressed former Duke basketball star and NBA forward Kyle Singler has alleged his child is being abused and admitted to being homeless in the latest troubling video post.
Bodybuilder, GEICO commercial star and influencer Kali Muscle, 50, rushed to hospital after passing out at gym
18/01/26 01:21
Known to fans as Kali Muscle, the 50-year-old Chuck Kirkendall suffered a heart attack a few years earlier, according to his wife, Croatian YouTuber Helena Kirkendall.
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Wild hockey fight breaks out in COLLEGE game as NHL draft pick is applauded for rare amateur brawl
17/01/26 03:13
A brutal hockey fight in Boston on Friday night was made all the more remarkable by the fact that it occurred during a college game and not the NHL level.
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Why Sean McVay wants to 'kick the snot out of' Ben Johnson as tempers raise before Rams-Bears NFL playoff
17/01/26 12:17
Rams coach Sean McVay's close friend happens to be Packers coach Matt LaFleur, who recently had his season ended by the Bears and coach Ben Johnson. Naturally, there is tension.
Mike Tomlin breaks cover after Pittsburgh Steelers exit as he cheers on daughter at gymnastics meet
17/01/26 03:53
Mike Tomlin wanted to spend more time with his family, and on Friday night in Athens, Georgia, the former Pittsburgh Steelers head coach and Super Bowl winner got to do exactly that.
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Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss files bombshell lawsuit against NCAA
17/01/26 02:01
Officially, college football players have five years of eligibility. Now, one notable college quarterback is pushing for a sixth season, saying he deserved additional eligibility on medical grounds.
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Seahawks coach issues major Sam Darnold update after QB's injury scare ahead of 49ers playoff clash
17/01/26 12:35
Seattle Seahawks fans are nervous about the NFC's top seed after quarterback Sam Darnold suffered an oblique injury at Thursday's practice ahead of Saturday's playoff game against the 49ers.
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Bill Belichick lands new ESPN gig weeks after failing to reach postseason at UNC
17/01/26 12:00
Bill Belichick isn't a stranger to television. He previously worked with Peyton Manning's production company and did several daytime interviews with ESPN's Pat McAfee.
Eerie 911 call surfaces from robbery at NASCAR icon Greg Biffle's home after family's tragic plane crash
16/01/26 11:14
A frightening 911 call has been released from the nervous moments after late NASCAR driver Greg Biffle's home was robbed as the caller tried to make sure the suspects had left the premises.
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Missing ex-Giants player was jailed for unpaid child support before mysteriously vanishing seven months ago
16/01/26 09:52
Newly discovered online records from Michigan have revealed ex-Giants cornerback Sam Beal spent five months in prison for failing to pay child support prior to his disappearance.
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Olympic medalist celebrates with attorneys after beating domestic violence charge in Florida
16/01/26 05:10
U.S. Olympic sprinter Fred Kerley scored a major legal victory in Florida, where prosecutors dropped a domestic violence case against him.
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Dodgers agree with Kyle Tucker 'on $240m deal' as champs beat out Mets, Blue Jays for top free agent
16/01/26 03:05
The Los Angeles Dodgers have once again secured the free-agent market's top prize. Now the back-to-back World Series Champions could roll out one of the greatest lineups in baseball history.
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Texans are dealt disastrous blow with Nico Collins likely to miss playoff showdown against the Patriots
16/01/26 02:39
The Houston Texans (13-5) will almost certainly be without a top playmaker on Sunday in Foxboro when they square off with the New England Patriots (15-3) in the NFL's divisional-playoff round.
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Mets billionaire owner Steve Cohen's cryptic tweet enrages fans after team loses free agent Kyle Tucker to LA
16/01/26 01:34
The New York Metsdid not sign Kyle Tucker, or Pope Leo XIV for that matter, but fans certainly thought that might be the case after a cryptic tweet from owner Steve Cohen.
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Pushy parent? Chargers assistant Navorro Bowman quits his job to focus on son's promising basketball career
16/01/26 12:44
Many coaches say they're stepping away to focus on their family. In the case of Los Angeles Chargers assistant and former NFL linebacker Navorro Bowman, that happens to be the truth.
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LA sheriffs admit mistake after arresting Rams star Puka Nacua's brother for stealing Lakers player's car
15/01/26 10:40
The Los AngelesCounty Sheriff's Department is asking local prosecutors to reject a vehicular theft case against the brother of NFL star Puka Nacua after making a startling revelation.
Tiger Woods' foundation secures $50 million in donations
15/01/26 03:46
GREG WOODFIELD IN PALM BEACH, FLORIDA - Tiger Woods celebrated his 50th birthday by raising $50 million for his charity, including a $20 million donation from Arthur Blank.
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Tiger Woods' education charity gets $50m in donations at his 50th birthday bash as Falcons owner gives $20m
15/01/26 02:12
GREG WOODFIELD IN PALM BEACH, FLORIDA - Tiger Woods celebrated his 50th birthday by raising $50 million for his charity, including a $20 million donation from Arthur Blank.
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Thieves steal $30K from home of late NASCAR icon Greg Biffle
15/01/26 11:00
Burglars stole $30,000 in cash from the family home of NASCAR great Greg Biffle weeks after the 55-year-old, his wife and two children were among seven killed in a North Carolina plane crash,
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John Harbaugh ultima el acuerdo para convertirse en entrenador de los Giants tras una única entrevista cara a cara
15/01/26 09:31
John Harbaugh fue despedido tras 18 años y una Super Bowl ganada con los Baltimore Ravens. Desde su despido, solo ha concedido una entrevista cara a cara.
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John Harbaugh is finalizing deal to become Giants head coach after just one face-to-face interview
15/01/26 05:04
John Harbaugh was fired after 18 years and one Super Bowl win with the Baltimore Ravens. Since his dismissal, he's taken just one face-to-face interview, but that's apparently all he needed.
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NBC Sports names new Super Bowl sideline reporter to work alongside network star Melissa Stark
15/01/26 12:06
The February 8 Super Bowl in Santa Clara will have two sideline reporters as NBC has announced that Kaylee Hartung will work alongside network star Melissa Star.
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Thieves steal $30,000 from NASCAR icon Greg Biffle's house just weeks after plane crash that killed him and his family
14/01/26 11:06
Burglars stole $30,000 in cash from the family home of NASCAR great Greg Biffle weeks after the 55-year-old, his wife and two children were among seven killed in a North Carolina plane crash,
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Atlanta Falcons' $180m quarterback Kirk Cousins lands new CBS Sports gig for the NFL playoffs
14/01/26 10:01
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins will moonlight on CBS Sports' coverage of the NFL playoffs after the club lured network analyst Matt Ryan to its front office.
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Tom Brady sparks backlash as he unleashes on fragile young athletes who are 'unwilling to take criticism'
14/01/26 07:19
Tom Brady doesn't think athletes need players coaches. Rather, he thinks they need to accept criticism, learn from mistakes, and embrace setbacks of any kind.
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Grieving college basketball team postpones game after 20-year-old sophomore's murder as cops hunt for killer
14/01/26 01:39
The Fisk Bulldogs had been scheduled to play Voorhees University on Thursday, but that game has now been postponed, a team spokesman confirmed to the Daily Mail.
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