Eric Blum, US Sports Reporter

Eric Blum has worked as a US Sports Reporter for Daily Mail since October 2023. Before that, Blum was a staff writer at Deadspin for nearly two years. Blum also covered Mizzou athletics for over three years for the Columbia Daily Tribune and USA Today Network. From 2015 through 2018, Blum was based in Odessa, Texas covering the 'Friday Night Lights' of high school football and much more. Blum is a Towson University graduate.

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Inside the 'terrifying' world of Pro Bull Riding and the extravagant traveling circus that has animal rights activists furious

06/10/25 01:39

At the heart of PBR, and all rodeo sports, are the animals, and specifically how they're treated in front of an audience and all of the glitz and glamour of the fans goes away. The sport's leaders say the bulls are 'treated like kings', while animal-rights organizations state the competitions are 'terrifying and often deadly.' An inside look into the mad world of bull riding shows the battle is far from only on the dirt....read

NFL fans outraged as TV cable gets in the way of field goal attempt... but refs somehow miss it
06/10/25 12:59
The 51-yard field goal attempt from Minnesota Vikings kicker Will Reichard looked to easily split the uprights before viciously curving outside the goal posts for the miss on Sunday.
Hollywood star Rob Lowe sparks MLB fury as he's caught betraying Cincinnati Reds for LA Dodgers
01/10/25 09:00
Rob Lowe was seen during the broadcast after Tommy Edman's home run wearing a Los Angeles Dodgers' championship cap from their World Series victory last year over the Yankees.
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LaVar Ball's wild Michael Jordan amputation jibe goes viral eight months after he lost his foot
01/10/25 07:33
The 57-year-old father of the NBA trio of Ball brothers, Lonzo, LaMelo, and LiAngelo, first called out arguably the greatest basketball player of all-time in 2017 about his hardcourt skill.
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Two-time NFL MVP Lamar Jackson sparks serious injury concerns amid awful start to the season
01/10/25 05:50
Baltimore Ravens superstar Lamar Jackson has sparked serious injury concerns after he did not practice on Wednesday following a hamstring ailment suffered against the Kansas City Chiefs.
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College football announcer who body shamed dancers with cruel 'Ozempic' joke breaks silence
01/10/25 04:47
Florida A&M band announcer Joe Bullard stunned fans over the weekend with a joke about the opposing school's dancers from Alabama State, the Honey Beez, about Ozempic.
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Joe Burrow's rumored lover Olivia Ponton sparks concern by posting bizarre video of herself in tears at Paris airport
01/10/25 02:32
Olivia Ponton was in London last week partnering with British luxury fashion brand Burberry and found her way to the French capital eventually before the teary-eyed video.
Preseason NHL game turns into bloody brawl as hockey brothers both start pummeling opponents on the ice
01/10/25 01:30
The Eastern Conference teams played an exhibition game in the neutral location of Quebec City, with nothing friendly taking place on the ice between the Ottawa Senators and Montreal Canadiens.
NFL fans livid as Dallas Cowboys and Green Bay Packers ends in a rare tie
29/09/25 11:02
The Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys finished four quarters and a 10-minute overtime with the second-highest-scoring tie in NFL history at 40-40 on Sunday night at AT&T Stadium.
Former NFL star Odell Beckham Jr. slams league for putting 'health and safety' of players at risk
29/09/25 04:03
Odell Beckham Jr.'s fury appears to be in relation to New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers going down with what appears to be a season-ending injury on Sunday at MetLife Stadium.
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Philadelphia Eagles star blasts team despite 4-0 start with cryptic social-media post
29/09/25 02:36
This was the second time this season the Eagles star had been held to a single-digit receiving total, garnering eight yards in Philadelphia's season opener against the Dallas Cowboys.
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Colts wide receiver Adonai Mitchell goes viral for all-time humiliating NFL error vs San Francisco 49ers
28/09/25 11:00
NFL fans were in shock as Colts wide receiver Adonai Mitchell turned one of the best individual efforts of the season into an embarrassment with a fumble as he crossed the goal line.
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Mets star enters free agency in stunning move after team misses playoffs after Juan Soto's first season
28/09/25 10:01
The first major domino of the New York Mets' offseason has fallen, as all-star first baseman Pete Alonso is opting out of his contract and will enter free agency, a year after the team retained him.
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Ex-NFL star goes viral after looking unrecognizable five years on from retirement
28/09/25 09:18
The former NFL great and offensive lineman reemerged over the weekend during the league's showcase game in Dublin, Ireland between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Minnesota Vikings.
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Ex-NFL star Shaun Alexander reveals his wife is expecting their FOURTEENTH child together
25/09/25 08:29
Shaun Alexander retired from the NFL in 2008 and only played for nine seasons in the league, a low total for someone to be seriously considered for Pro Football Hall of Fame designation.
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Disgruntled Giants fans set to fly protest banners over stadium again... despite team benching Russell Wilson
25/09/25 07:17
Last December, during a Giants game against the New Orleans Saints amid a 3-14 season, planes with negative messages also flew over MetLife Stadium appealing to team president John Mara.
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Tragedy strikes as ex-NFL and college star Bill Ferrario dies suddenly at 47... just two days after his birthday
25/09/25 12:56
The gridiron star is remembered as an offensive lineman at Wisconsin from 1997 to 2000, starting all 50 games in his career, becoming only the third Big Ten player to do so.
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Michael Penix learns fate after Atlanta Falcons benched quarterback for Kirk Cousins in Panthers blowout
24/09/25 06:51
During the Atlanta Falcons' embarrassing 30-0 to their NFC South rivals on Sunday, the Carolina Panthers , Morris put Kirk Cousins into the game after Michael Penix Jr. threw two interceptions.
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College basketball icon retires at age 106... seven years after going viral at the tournament
24/09/25 04:42
The viral star rose to national prominence when her favorite team went from barely relevant mid-major to the Final Four in 2018 during March Madness, falling short of a national title.
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NFL star slammed for 'tone deaf' podcast launch after his team were humiliated in Week 3
24/09/25 03:00
Marlon Humphrey drew the tough assignment of containing Amon-Ra St. Brown, and drew the assignment when the Lions wideout broke free for a touchdown late in the third quarter.
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Inside New York Yankees' wild locker room party after securing playoff spot with epic White Sox win
24/09/25 01:31
Several dozen bottles of beer and champagne were opened, with its contents tossed around the Yankees locker room, drenching Aaron Judge, Jason Dominguez, and every other Bronx Bomber.
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NFL fan believes he's spotted Saquon Barkley's 'tell' as he urges teams to watch Eagles star
23/09/25 08:58
TikTok user @catchit500 has pointed to several playing from the running back in different formations to watch his head before the ball is snapped, each from Saquon Barkley against the Chiefs.
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NFL rookie who was deemed TOO FAT to play is given shock second chance
23/09/25 06:35
Desmond Watson, the heaviest player in NFL history, was cut by the Buccaneers last month as they trimmed their roster to 53 active members, in an expected move due to not playing for the team.
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Legendary Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy gets fired after 20 seasons in charge
23/09/25 05:00
After 20 years at the helm of Oklahoma State football, Mike Gundy has been fired as Cowboys head coach three games into the 2025 season.
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Ole Miss coach gives perfect response to his stunning daughter's romance with a bitter rival
23/09/25 04:05
Just days ahead of the game in Oxford, Mississippi, Landry Kiffin posted a photo of herself sitting on the lap of a linebacker for the opposing Bayou Bengals - Whit Weeks.
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NFL legend to join Stephen A. Smith on First Take just a week after Molly Qerim's shock ESPN exit
23/09/25 02:55
Molly Qerim was primarily known at the network for being the host of 'First Take', where she mediated heated debates between the likes of Stephen A. Smith, Chris 'Mad Dog' Russo, and others.
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Falcons coach becomes first to be fired in the NFL this season after embarrassing Panthers loss
23/09/25 02:04
The assistant coach was let go after the Falcons were dismantled by division rivals, the Carolina Panthers, on Sunday 30-0, the largest margin of victory for the team in a decade.
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NFL star Devonta Smith calls out Eagles security guard for checking out his fiancee on the sideline
23/09/25 01:05
Mya Danielle posted a video to her Instagram with the caption, 'one of a kind', of her walking on Lincoln Financial Field's turf before kickoff of the Eagles' game against the Los Angeles Rams.
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NFL coach bizarrely jokes his player is his 'secret lover' in awkward press conference moment
22/09/25 08:56
Tampa Bay defeated New York to keep its undefeated season intact on a field goal as time expired, after giving up the lead late on a blocked field-goal attempt for a touchdown.
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Tom Brady hits back at Dave Portnoy after he claimed NFL icon was getting $75m to play flag football in Saudi Arabia
22/09/25 07:50
Tom Brady will put down the Fox Sports head set for the one-off Fanatics Flag Football Classic taking place in March 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, alongside several NFL stars and coaches.
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Travis Kelce pressured to have kids amid Taylor Swift engagement
22/09/25 06:51
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce got engaged last month, with many think a wedding is coming for the duo in 2026, after the NFL season concludes in early February, with kids possibly right after.
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Travis Kelce's mom is pressuring him to have kids amid Taylor Swift engagement
22/09/25 06:38
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce got engaged last month, with many think a wedding is coming for the duo in 2026, after the NFL season concludes in early February, with kids possibly right after.
Giants fans demand Russell Wilson is benched after his shocking 'meltdown' against the Chiefs
22/09/25 04:32
The sequence New York's fan base collectively is pointing to as the breaking point for Russell Wilson as the team's signal caller took place starting at 1st and goal from the Chiefs' 4-yard-line.
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Terry Bradshaw fumes at Fox host as she awkwardly cuts off NFL icon on TV
22/09/25 03:25
Moments before Terry Bradshaw started fuming on-air, guest panelist Drew Brees was asked who was on his Mount Rushmore for NFL quarterbacks from an internet question and obliged.
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Bobby Grier, longtime NFL executive and father of Dolphins GM, dies at 82
22/09/25 01:48
Bobby Grier was a longtime executive for the New England Patriots and Houston Texans and a former consultant for the Dolphins. His two sons are general managers in the NFL and NHL.
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Chiefs star Chris Jones stuns reporter with savage response to question about Russell Wilson
22/09/25 01:02
Chris Jones definitely wanted to relish in the Kansas City Chiefs first victory of the season, adding salt into an open wound for the New York Giants and quarterback Russell Wilson.
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NFL fans left stunned by barely-believable way the Philadelphia Eagles beat the Rams to go 3-0
21/09/25 08:12
The Philadelphia Eagles needed to come up big in the final seconds of the game to keep their undefeated season alive against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field.
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NFL star's head brutally smacks the ground in terrifying moment as he leaves game with potential concussion
21/09/25 07:30
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce is being evaluated for a concussion after taking a tough fall while making a catch against AFC South foes, the Tennessee Titans.
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NFL coach left bloodied after being crushed by his own quarterback in sickening collision
21/09/25 06:40
Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn was left bloodied after being hit on the sideline by his own quarterback, Marcus Mariota in a game against the Las Vegas Raiders.
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Eagles spark tush push fury AGAIN as Rams coach Sean McVay complains to NFL officials about controversial move
21/09/25 05:49
The Philadelphia Eagles have started a new round of fury against their signature play, the tush push, after referees appeared to miss another false start on an offensive lineman.
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Rory McIlroy revives bitter feud with Bryson DeChambeau with brutal shot ahead of Ryder Cup
21/09/25 04:31
Two of the world's best golfers will be on opposite sides of the America-Europe clash. McIlroy started the heated banter between the sides with international glory soon to be on the line.
Horrific moment high school football player fractures rival's spine in senseless attack
21/09/25 03:07
The shocking video occurred during the third quarter of a game between Lakeshore and Kalamazoo Central, when a 15-year-old defender for the Lancers got tangled with an opponent.
A'ja Wilson makes WNBA history as she lands fourth MVP award
21/09/25 02:50
For the fourth time, A'ja Wilson has reportedly been named the WNBA's most valuable player after a record-breaking season for one of the WNBA's best teams, the Las Vegas Aces.
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A'ja Wilson makes WNBA history as she lands fourth MVP award after record-breaking season
21/09/25 01:20
For the fourth time, A'ja Wilson has reportedly been named the WNBA's most valuable player after a record-breaking season for one of the WNBA's best teams, the Las Vegas Aces.
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Bill Belichick savagely mocked over viral Jordon Hudson photo by college team who beat UNC
21/09/25 01:10
UCF took down UNC 34-9 as the 73-year-old legendary head coach's team looked lost against a fellow power-conference team again, weeks after a dismantling season-opening loss to TCU.
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Glamorous tennis WAG gives middle finger to Trump as she exposes herself as anti-MAGA over Charlie Kirk death
19/09/25 09:17
Morgan Riddle, the glamourous tennis WAG and girlfriend of American star Taylor Fritz, took to her Instagram story on Thursday night to expose direct messages she gets about politics.
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Buffalo Sabres star Rasmus Dahlin reveals gut-wrenching family news from French vacation
19/09/25 08:15
The Buffalo Sabres captain, 25, and Carolina Matovac have been in a relationship for several years, appearing on each other's social media profiles as far back as 2019.
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Cryptic Stefon Diggs gives bizarre response to Cardi B pregnancy news amid paternity suit: 'He has no idea'
19/09/25 06:41
Stefon Diggs was made available to the media, with one reporter wanting to know about the 'baby rumors' involving him and the rapper, as he had yet to talk publicly about the massive news.
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Jayden Daniels officially ruled out of Washington Commanders next NFL game with knee injury
19/09/25 04:35
Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn has officially ruled star quarterback Jayden Daniels out for Sunday's game against the Las Vegas Raiders with a knee injury.
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Revealed: The final straw that will see Mike McDaniel fired as Miami Dolphins head coach
19/09/25 03:41
Mike McDaniel no doubt is on the hottest head-coaching seat in the NFL, with his team viewed as having the most underperforming roster, with talented pieces such as Tyreek Hill.
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Philadelphia MLB star sends 'Phillies Karen' a message after internet storm for taking home run ball from a boy
19/09/25 02:19
It has been two weeks since a woman in the stands of a Phillies game against the Marlins in Miami demanded a home run ball be hers, moments after a father handed the object to his son.
Pro Bowl quarterback Kirk Cousins 'finished' after nightmare 18 months, claims NFL insider
19/09/25 01:06
Kirk Cousins' last year-and-a-half saw him take a big-money move to become the Atlanta Falcons starter, only for the team to select Michael Penix Jr. in the NFL Draft in 2024.
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Rampage Jackson' son, Raja, arrested after brutally beating unconscious wrestler Syko Stu in horrific unprovoked attack
19/09/25 02:35
Raja Jackson, the son of MMA legend Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson, has been arrested on a felony charge after beating an unconscious wrestler in an event late last month.
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Stephen A. Smith set for new ESPN role just days after Molly Qerim's shock First Take exit
18/09/25 07:48
As part of Stephen A Smith's new 5-year, $100million contract with ESPN, expanded roles beyond 'First Take' and 'NBA Countdown' were part of the long negotiations.
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Lionel Messi close to making crucial decision on soccer future as Inter Miami contact nears end
18/09/25 07:17
Lionel Messi has been MLS's biggest star since his signing was announced by Inter Miami in July 2023, as his arrival has given the sport a boost in the US ahead of next year's World Cup.
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MLB superstar Yordan Alvarez suffers freak ankle injury while sprinting to home plate
18/09/25 06:39
The good news for the Houston Astros is they swept the Texas Rangers, likely eliminating their in-state rivals from playoff contention after halting their late-season charge for the postseason.
Wild moment NFL star jumps out his chair to avoid messy accident with baby daughter
18/09/25 05:33
The messy incident played out some time this week, thanks to at-home camera footage posted by Jordanna Barrett, Shaquil's wife, who shared the incident on Instagram on Wednesday.
Cardi B's NFL star boyfriend Stefon Diggs hit with paternity suit by model... a day after their pregnancy news
18/09/25 04:15
Cardi B announced she was pregnant with Diggs' child on Wednesday during an interview with 'CBS Mornings', with her due date coming before her next tour starts in February.
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Taylor Townsend gets booed and taunted by Chinese tennis fans after 'ignorant' criticism of country's food
18/09/25 02:58
Taylor Townsend, who found herself at the center of a racism storm during the US Open after Jelena Ostapenko attacked her for having 'no class' and 'no education,' has now sparked a fury of her own.
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Angel Reese posts cryptic message on social media after threatening to quit the Chicago Sky
18/09/25 12:39
Angel Reese sparked outrage earlier this month when she took aim at the Sky, vowing that she wouldn't be 'settling' after the franchise failed to make the playoffs for a second straight season.
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Washington Commanders officially seal $3.8bn return to US capital... despite Trump's threats to block deal
18/09/25 01:31
The Commanders will return to the site of their former home, RFK Stadium, in less than five years after local legislature approved the deal when the District of Columbia Council signed off.
Tom Brady accused of 'bullying' the NFL by former Fox Sports star after he sparked controversy in Raiders' coaching booth
17/09/25 11:28
Skip Bayless, a former Fox Sports host, took issue with Brady sitting the Las Vegas Raiders coaching booth on Monday night, the day after he was on the call for coverage of Chiefs-Eagles.
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NFL quarterback could make unexpected return this weekend after big concern over shoulder issue
17/09/25 10:15
One NFL quarterback that did not play in Week 2 has a chance to come back to play for his team on Sunday in an unexpected return after dealing with an injury over the last few weeks.
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Bears coach Ben Johnson eviscerates his own team after losing first two games
17/09/25 08:57
The Bears entered 2025 with raised expectations with Johnson coming to town after elevating NFC North rivals, the Detroit Lions , to one of the best teams in the NFL as an offensive coordinator.
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Dolphins stars break silence on under-fire Mike McDaniel after latest loss pushed him to brink of being fired
17/09/25 11:10
The Miami Dolphins are a disappointing 0-2, looking ahead to a daunting matchup on Thursday against the Buffalo Bills, who are Super Bowl contenders and are undefeated.
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Indiana Fever fan ejected from playoff game after leaving WNBA star rattled in heated courtside exchange
17/09/25 03:39
The result was well in hand for the Indiana Fever, up more than 20 points on the Atlanta Dream, when Allisha Gray was seen turning around and yelling at the first row of fans in Indianapolis.
Caitlin Clark fans left furious as rival receives WNBA award: 'Has a league ever treated their biggest star worse?'
17/09/25 02:17
Caitlin Clark was bestowed an honor in 2024 and received a call from WNBA Commissioner Cathy Englebert, which she took on speaker during an Indiana Fever playoff practice.
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'Uncomfortable' Stephen A. Smith hints at reason behind First Take host Molly Qerim's sudden ESPN exit
16/09/25 11:49
Molly Qerim's impending steps away from ESPN were first reported on Monday evening, with the sports network confirming the split on Tuesday, as 'First Take' went on the air without her.
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Packers star Jayden Reed sends erratic message to fans moments after waking up from shoulder surgery
16/09/25 10:33
Jayden Reed broke his collarbone during the first quarter of the Packers' victory over fellow powerhouse, the Washington Commanders, on Thursday night while trying to complete a catch.
Sofia Vergara's co-star reveals she dated another NFL legend before rumored fling with Tom Brady
16/09/25 09:20
Before the 'America's Got Talent' star started a rumored romance with Tom Brady, one of her past co-stars has revealed another NFL romance that she admitted to from years ago.
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Horrifying moment rogue goose attacks unsuspecting golfer to spark carnage on the course
09/09/25 07:58
The repurposed clip was posted last month of a golfer hitting the water after missing a swing of his club at the wild goose. The video has 7.7million views on TikTok of the horrifying interaction.
San Francisco 49ers brutally axe star player just one game into NFL season
09/09/25 06:11
Despite a victory over the Seattle Seahawks to start their season, the San Francisco 49ers have already made a change to their roster, addressing a weak point for the team from last season.
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Travis Hunter's controversial wife turns heads with busty outfit for his NFL debut... a week after giving birth
09/09/25 04:11
All the work Leanna Lenee put in to her outfit for Travis Hunter's first NFL game was worth it, as the Jacksonville Jaguars soundly defeated the Carolina Panthers 26-10 in Week 1.
Tiger Woods, 49, sends fans into meltdown as he makes shock return to golf for the first time since surgery
09/09/25 02:26
Tiger Woods is back on the links for the first time since his surgery in March on a ruptured Achilles tendon, as he was seen taking swings on the range at Liberty National in New Jersey.
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Serena Williams makes unexpected career move as she teams up with Alicia Keys
09/09/25 02:07
Serena Williams has previously invested in sports franchises, such as the NFL's Miami Dolphins, the NWSL's Angel City FC, and the upcoming WNBA expansion franchise in Toronto.
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Travis Kelce makes sweet nod to fiancee Taylor Swift on menu of his and Patrick Mahomes' new steakhouse in Kansas City
09/09/25 01:06
The steakhouse menu was likely curated months ago, with plenty of recipe testing going into a restaurant launch at the scale of what the crew behind 1587 Prime has put together.
NASCAR star Kyle Busch and glamorous wife Samantha shock fans with horrific sex commercial
08/09/25 09:02
The stunning and horrific commercial from Kyle and Samantha Busch must have thought of every sex-related NASCAR pun, saying it to each other during the minute-long advertisement.
NFL legend JJ Watt shocks fans with bold new look for commentary debut
08/09/25 08:11
JJ Watt wore a short-trimmed crew cut for his entire playing career, where he came one of the elite defensive linemen of the 21st century, spending most of his career with the Houston Texans.
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NFL rookie QB's dad loses it in the stands after watching son's teammates make costly mistakes
08/09/25 05:41
Despite not having a perfect game to start his professional career, taking six sacks and losing a fumble to Denver, Ward had done enough to attempt a game-tying drive against the Broncos.
Estranged NFL WAG is arrested for attacking husband's latest secret lover at her office
08/09/25 04:35
Thomas and Kelly Davis married in 2008, with the two splitting last March, with a court document stating that the former Carolina Panther 'engaged in illicit sexual conduct with at least six women.'
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