Ben Nagle, US Sports Editor

Ben is the Sports Editor of the Daily Mail's US operation in New York. A Sports Journalism graduate of the University of Brighton, he started freelancing at Daily Mail and Sky Sports in the summer of 2014. In 2015, he signed a permanent contract at the Mail, and moved to the US in July 2022. Before heading stateside, you could find him home and away at any Crystal Palace game - but now it's more about the Philadelphia Eagles than Oliver Glasner's.

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Struggling Arizona Cardinals make decision on starting quarterback amid Kyler Murray injury issues

01/11/25 04:48

Kyler Murray is the team's QB1 but has struggled with both form and injury this season, missing the past two games. He was back in practice this week though, following Arizona's bye....read

Cleveland Browns 'make trade decision over star man Myles Garrett'
01/11/25 03:43
The defensive end, 29, has been one of the most talked-about potential trades over the next few days, with the 2-6 Browns eyeing a rebuild - and without a long-term star quarterback.
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Cleveland Browns 'make trade decision over star man Myles Garrett' as deadline looms large
01/11/25 03:31
The defensive end, 29, has been one of the most talked-about potential trades over the next few days, with the 2-6 Browns eyeing a rebuild - and without a long-term star quarterback.
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Jordon Hudson back at Belichick's side for first ACC win this season
01/11/25 02:47
It has been a chastening season for the UNC football program, with Belichick's team 2-5 heading into its Halloween match-up on the road at Syracuse on Friday night.
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Jordon Hudson is back at Bill Belichick's side as under-fire UNC coach FINALLY wins an ACC game
01/11/25 02:01
It has been a chastening season for the UNC football program, with Belichick's team 2-5 heading into its Halloween match-up on the road at Syracuse on Friday night.
Ex-MLB star Yoervis Medina dead at 37 after suffering heart attack while driving
01/11/25 12:00
Local media claim the incident happened on Thursday night in Naguanagua and that Medina smashed into several parked cars after his medical emergency behind the wheel.
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Crowd 'boos' Meghan and Harry at Dodgers stadium appearance
30/10/25 11:31
The Sussexes had been enjoying a 'date night' at the Dodgers Stadium in Los Angeles on Tuesday night when they featured on the big screen from their front row seats.
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Riley Gaines hits back at woke ex-Bravo TV star after vile rant calling her a 'dumb b***h' and insufferable t**t'
30/10/25 11:28
Gaines has gained notoriety across America for her strong stance on getting transgender athletes out of women's sport, campaigning hard for women's rights.
Meghan and Harry 'are booed' by crowd at Dodger Stadium as angry sports fans hit out at couple's front row treatment
30/10/25 09:23
The Sussexes had been enjoying a 'date night' at the Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Tuesday night when they featured on the big screen from their front row seats.
Sanity is restored at the World Series as Magic Johnson throws first pitch... a day after being relegated for Harry and Meghan
30/10/25 01:03
Fans were left furious 24 hours earlier after TV cameras picked up that the NBA legend, and Dodgers part-owner, was sat in the second row of the VIP area at the side of the field.
Alleged drunk driver charged with killing NHL star begs for confession to be thrown out after he told cops: 'I hit them... my life is over'
30/10/25 12:16
Sean Higgins, 44, appeared in Salem County Courtroom on Wednesday to hear four of the cops who attended the scene shortly after Gaudreau and his brother were knocked off their bikes last August.
LA Dodgers fans furious over Harry and Meghan's royal treatment
29/10/25 11:15
The superstar couple, now deeply ingrained in LA life, were decked out in Dodgers merch for the big game on Tuesday night, with Fox's TV cameras regularly zoomed in on them in the front row.
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Internet megastar responds to rumors she had steamy affair with LeBron James
29/10/25 11:12
YesJulz, real name Julieanna Goddard, is a content creator with 700,000 followers on Instagram, and she this week appeared on a spoof version of 'Hot Ones' with N3on.
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Meghan and Harry upset US sports fans by getting best seats in the house for World Series baseball game as they sit in front of LA legends
29/10/25 08:35
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were seated in the front row at the LA Dodgers World Series game last night in front of a number of local sporting legends.
LA Dodgers' fans furious as Harry and Meghan get royal treatment at World Series over local legends
29/10/25 01:11
The superstar couple, now deeply ingrained in LA life, were decked out in Dodgers merch for the big game on Tuesday night, with Fox's TV cameras regularly zoomed in on them in the front row.
Sydney Sweeney sparks liberal meltdown with shock appearance on Fox's World Series coverage
29/10/25 12:32
The Hollywood A-lister proved a jump-scare for millions watching across America when she voiced the Game 4 intro just minutes before the game began.
New England Patriots trade Kyle Dugger to the Pittsburgh Steelers... a year after handing him a $58m contract
28/10/25 11:51
It has been a big day of trades and contract news for New England, who earlier handed cornerback Marcus Jones a new three-year, $36million deal and traded away another player.
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Super Bowl champion George Atkinson dead at 78: Tributes pour in for Raiders legend after years of family tragedy
27/10/25 06:27
Away from the field, his later years were dominated by a series of family tragedies, with both of his sons - football stars in their own right - committing suicide within a year of each other.
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Buffalo Bills suffer serious blow to Super Bowl hopes as star man Ed Oliver is ruled out 'indefinitely'
27/10/25 03:00
NFL insider Adam Schefter is now reporting that the injury is understood to be a serious one, with the team fearing he has torn his bicep muscle and will be sidelined indefinitely.
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Tensions continue to rise between WNBA players and league officials over pay increase as deadline looms
23/10/25 07:23
Tension is rising in the ongoing labor battle between the WNBA and the union representing the players, with the existing collective bargaining agreement expiring next week and no deal in sight.
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NBA star Terry Rozier turns up to court in SHORTS and flanked by his mom as FBI investigation into Mafia-led illegal gambling ring sends league into meltdown
23/10/25 12:00
The NBA was plunged into chaos two days into the new season after the Feds launched a series of overnight raids that saw Rozier and Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups detained.
Controversial ex-NFL star Michael Vick already firing his staff after horrible 1-6 start to his first college coaching job
22/10/25 05:04
Vick, 45, has long been a controversial figure - even spending 21 months in prison for his involvement in a dogfighting ring during his career - and he recently turned to a new role as head coach.
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Las Vegas Raiders coach Brennan Carroll's interview goes viral after bizarre habit leaves fans 'freaked out'
22/10/25 01:25
His mostly behind-the-scenes role on the staff means that he is rarely thrust into the spotlight for interviews, but this week he was questioned by Vegas Sports Today at the team's facility in Nevada.
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LA Angels fans fume as team appoints World Series champ as new manager... despite him never coaching before
21/10/25 05:41
The Angels endured a rough 2025 season, going 72-90 to finish bottom of the AL West, missing the playoffs by a long way and parting ways with Ray Montgomery at the end of it.
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ESPN star Ryan Clark infuriates NFL fans with his suit live on air during Monday Night Football
21/10/25 03:14
The ESPN star was once again front and center on Monday Night Football this week, opting for a smart gray suit, complete with waistcoat and tie. But it was another part of his look that caused issue.
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Jayden Daniels injury update revealed after Washington QB limped off with worrying hamstring issue
20/10/25 04:33
The quarterback's right leg turned awkwardly while being sacked and losing a fumble midway through the third quarter of Washington's 44-22 loss against the Dallas Cowboys.
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's unexpected arrival at his steak restaurant
20/10/25 03:31
The popstar had earlier watched on from the VIP suites with her dad Scott as Kelce helped his team to a dominant 31-0 blowout win over the Raiders, and the pair then stepped out to celebrate.
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce stun fans with unexpected arrival at his steak restaurant to celebrate big Chiefs win
20/10/25 12:10
The popstar had earlier watched on from the VIP suites with her dad Scott as Kelce helped his team to a dominant 31-0 blowout win over the Raiders, and the pair then stepped out to celebrate.
College football rankings REVEALED: Huge shake-up as NINE teams lose... and Vanderbilt romp into top 10 for first time since 1947
19/10/25 06:39
Vanderbilt is a top-10 team in college football for the first time since 1947 in an Associated Press poll that got a near-complete makeover Sunday after a weekend when nine Top 25 teams lost.
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Florida fires Billy Napier in college football bombshell just hours after fans booed him off despite win
19/10/25 05:59
The Florida Gators have fired head coach Billy Napier, just hours after he was booed by fans despite a win over Mississippi State. He will be paid an eyewatering $21million by the team.
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Fresh blow for Tiger Woods as he plummets to lowest EVER golf world ranking amid injury hell
19/10/25 03:54
There is plenty of uncertainty over whether the 49-year-old will ever be able to return to the top level of the sport, after having a disk replaced in his latest back surgery this month.
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Angel Reese brags about wild journey from Smashburger to Victoria's Secret catwalk in viral post
19/10/25 02:01
Reese was a college basketball superstar with LSU and is now ripping up the WNBA with the Chicago Sky. Away from the hardwood, she is also now no stranger to the catwalk either.
Golf legend Phil Mickelson takes brutal swing at Joe Biden as he slams anti-Trump 'No Kings' protests
19/10/25 12:04
The multi-millionaire golf icon, 55, has long been a staunch supporter of President Trump and he used his platform to fire up his followers once again on Saturday afternoon.
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Livvy Dunne sips wine and shows off her flexibility during romantic trip to Sicily with Paul Skenes
18/10/25 03:17
Livvy Dunne and Paul Skenes are enjoying a trip to Sicily - and the former gymnast showed off her flexibility as the pair enjoyed a boat day.
NFL star Ray-Ray McCloud sent home by the Falcons over mysterious 'private matter' and may not return
17/10/25 06:57
Head coach Raheem Morris revealed on Friday that the 29-year-old will be a healthy scratch for the second straight weekend, revealing more about the reasons for his absence.
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Apple seals $140M-a-year deal with Formula 1 for TV rights
17/10/25 05:39
The landmark five-year deal, revealed on Friday morning at the United States Grand Prix in Austin, will see Apple pay significantly more than ESPN's previous $90m-a-year contract.
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Apple seals eyewatering $140m-a-year deal with Formula 1 to steal US TV rights away from ESPN
17/10/25 01:00
The landmark five-year deal, revealed on Friday morning at the United States Grand Prix in Austin, will see Apple pay significantly more than ESPN's previous $90m-a-year contract.
Aaron Rodgers, 41, furiously shoves 311lb teammate after being floored in touchdown celebration gone wrong
17/10/25 12:13
The wild moment occurred in the fourth quarter when the 41-year-old rolled back the years to throw a touchdown catch for Pat Freiermuth, the tight end reaching the end zone to give the Steelers a lead.
NBA sends warning to teams about fan misconduct after ugly Ryder Cup and baseball incidents
16/10/25 06:29
In a memo sent to all 30 clubs, the league told teams that it wants 'consistent and vigilant enforcement of the NBA Fan Code of Conduct' after a series of unsavory incidents elsewhere.
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Caitlin Clark swaps sports in huge announcement after missing last three months of WNBA season
16/10/25 04:31
It will mark Clark's first sporting appearance since July 15, when she played a WNBA game for the Indiana Fever against Connecticut, before being ruled out for the rest of the season with a groin issue.
Chicago Bears star rushed to the hospital in mysterious circumstances after win over the Commanders
14/10/25 11:37
It is as yet unclear why the 28-year-old needed medical attention, but while his teammates headed to the airport, he was instead en route to hospital for an evaluation.
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Baseball icon Sandy Alomar Sr dead at 81: Tributes pour in for ex-Yankees and Mets star turned coach
13/10/25 06:51
He played for the likes of the New York Yankees and New York Mets, and was an All-Star with the then-California Angels in 1970, before retiring to become a coach with the Padres, Cubs and others.
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Bill Belichick breaks his silence on claims he is 'forcing his way out of UNC' as nightmare year continues to spiral
13/10/25 05:06
Belichick, now 73, has endured a difficult start at UNC, going 2-3, and recent reports claimed that the program was in chaos with him at the helm. He spoke out about the rumors on Monday.
NFL launches investigation into violent brawl that marred the end of Lions-Chiefs and left Kansas City star bloodied
13/10/25 12:32
Kansas City secured a huge win over Detroit in primetime but Lions star Brian Branch didn't appear to take the loss well, swinging for Smith-Schuster as he attempted to shake his hand.
Giants rookie Cam Skattebo's girlfriend goes viral in custom team jacket after he erupts in Eagles upset
11/10/25 02:46
New York Giants rookie Cam Skattebo's breakout performance in Thursday's upset win over the rival Philadelphia Eagles led many fans to discover his influencer girlfriend, Chloe Rodriguez.
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Giants rookie Cam Skattebo rips his shirt off and strips half-naked in wild live TV moment after win over Eagles
10/10/25 11:43
The 23-year-old enjoyed a breakout game in the shock 34-17 win over the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday Night Football, running in three touchdowns and back-flipping in the endzone.
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Man who stabbed Mark Sanchez explains his 'self-defense'
10/10/25 10:40
Perry Tole, 69, himself suffered brutal lacerations in the bloody brawl with Sanchez in the early hours of last Saturday, in an incident which has since seen the NFL analyst charged with a felony.
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Sister Jean dead at 106: Tributes pour in for college basketball legend and Chicago icon
10/10/25 04:04
The sad news was confirmed by the university late on Thursday night, in a statement which read: 'This is a tremendous loss of someone who touched the lives of so many people.'
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Man who stabbed ex-NFL star Mark Sanchez claims 'faith guided my hands' as he speaks out on bloody brawl
10/10/25 01:49
Perry Tole, 69, himself suffered brutal lacerations in the bloody brawl with Sanchez in the early hours of last Saturday, in an incident which has since seen the NFL analyst charged with a felony.
Indiana Pacers brutally CUT veteran hours after he suffered 'traumatic brain injury' four minutes into his debut
10/10/25 01:13
Wright, 33, finished last season in the playoffs with the New York Knicks but has bounced around the league in recent years and landed in Indiana for preseason... but not for long.
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LeBron James, 40, dealt worrying new injury blow and will MISS the start of the new NBA season
09/10/25 09:10
The basketball icon is preparing for season No 23 in the NBA, but is set to be sidelined for 'at least three to four weeks' with the issue - just the latest injury blow for the 40-year-old.
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NFL WAG goes viral for trying to squeeze into her husband's 'work costume' in the locker room
07/10/25 01:53
Julia Falcioni posted the clip to TikTok last month and it has now been viewed over 2.6 million times - but it's not the first time she has attempted to fit into her fiance's pants.
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College football rankings REVEALED: Texas and Penn State plummet out of the top 25 after stunning losses
05/10/25 06:29
No. 9 Texas Tech, which won 35-11 at previously unbeaten Houston, cracked the top 10 for the first time since it was No. 8 in the final regular-season poll in 2008.
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Bizarre new details emerge of Mark Sanchez's 'erratic' behavior in alley before he was stabbed and arrested
05/10/25 12:30
Fresh details are emerging of ex-NFL star Mark Sanchez's 'erratic' behavior in the lead-up to his stabbing and subsequent arrest on a disastrous night out in Indianapolis.
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OnlyFans star Sophie Rain responds to bizarre Shaquille O'Neal romance rumors... and makes huge admission about her personal life
02/10/25 11:49
Rain, who recently claimed that she earns $4million a month from the adult content website, was pictured sitting on O'Neal's lap after attending his DJ set in Sin City last month.
Inside ESPN's audacious plot to recruit Travis Kelce as soon as he retires
02/10/25 04:57
While he continues to play at the highest level, Taylor Swift 's fiance has begun to build his off-field brand - starring in movies, hosting the biggest sports podcast in the world, and raking in millions in ad campaigns.
Paige Spiranac slams 'dumb' Ryder Cup rule that derailed USA's fightback against Europe
29/09/25 12:49
Just minutes before he was due to head out on the course for Sunday's final singles matches, European star Viktor Hovland pulled out of the competition, citing a neck injury.
College football rankings REVEALED: Ole Miss and Alabama rise... but it's bad news for LSU
29/09/25 11:32
Virginia, meanwhile, made the Top 25 for the first time in a remarkable six years in the wake of a volatile weekend in which four top-10 teams lost. But where does your team sit in the rankings...?
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Fresh fury at the Ryder Cup as Rory McIlroy gets more Americans kicked out... for using bizarre item to put him off
28/09/25 06:51
The Team Europe superstar has clashed with the rowdy locals across all three days, with the anger reaching boiling point on Saturday when he screamed 'f*** you' at multiple fans.
Travis Kelce arrives for Chiefs' huge game against the Ravens... after Taylor Swift hot-footed it back from California to watch him
28/09/25 06:37
Kelce and the Chiefs have struggled at the start of the NFL season but the tough games keep coming, with the Ravens in town for a rematch of last season's AFC Championship showdown.
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Sports legend blames Rory McIlroy for allowing his wife to be abused by US Ryder Cup fans in outrageous post
28/09/25 04:16
The Northern Irishman has been involved in several incidents with the heated New York crowd at Bethpage, with his wife Erica reportedly left in tears at the end of play on Saturday evening.
SNL host Colin Jost stuns fans with NSFW joke about size of golf legend's penis on live Ryder Cup stream
28/09/25 02:47
The Ryder Cup has been disastrous for Team USA , but the American TV host, 43, was keen to try and keep spirits high for the home team and used golf legend Arnold Palmer for a gag in his monologue.
Ryder Cup gets ugly as Team USA fans are kicked out and extra security races to protect Rory McIlroy from hecklers
27/09/25 07:44
Abuse of Team Europe's players - and McIlroy in particular - has been a theme of the weekend in Long Island, New York, but it crossed a line during day two's four-balls and led to a series of ejections.
Tragedy at Ohio State as student is found dead inside football stadium
27/09/25 07:22
News was first announced of a body being found inside the Ohio Stadium, and it has now been identified as that of student William Meyers, from Fairfield, Connecticut.
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Team USA's embarrassing Ryder Cup reaches new low as officials try to teach fans lyrics to player chants
27/09/25 06:37
Team USA's embarrassing start to the Ryder Cup reached a sad new low early on Saturday morning as Bethpage officials attempted to teach fans the words to player chants.
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High school football player whose spine was fractured by rival in horrific attack returns to field in a wheelchair
27/09/25 02:29
A Michigan high school football player who was the victim of a senseless on-field attack by a rival last week received a rousing reception when he returned in a wheelchair for his team's latest game.
Ryder Cup fans fume at 'woke nonsense' decision making the golf tournament 'difficult to watch'
27/09/25 12:52
Golf fans were understandably frustrated at the switch-up, with one calling it 'unnecessarily complicated', and another even claiming it made the tournament 'difficult to watch'.
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Marvin Harrison Jr fights back tears after finally ending nightmare start to score huge touchdown for Cardinals
26/09/25 03:23
The wide receiver - and son of Hall of Famer Marvin Harrison - has endured a difficult start to the year, dropping a series of wide-open catches through the first three games.
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Riley Gaines scores major victory in her bitter legal fight against transgender athletes in women's sport
26/09/25 01:14
The conservative activist and ex-collegiate swimmer has been outspoken in her criticism of transgender athletes, and is leading a group of 19 former and current female athletes in suing the NCAA.
Baseball star rushed to hospital after being drilled in the face by 99mph fastball receives vital health update
25/09/25 12:18
The MLB star attempted to bunt a pitch but inadvertently diverted the ball onto his own face, leaving the stadium stunned into silence and medics rushing to his aid.
Tommy Fleetwood's manager wife Clare, 57, appears at the Ryder Cup to show him support after admitting criticism of their 23-year age gap makes her 'paranoid'
25/09/25 02:11
Clare was spotted alongside Shane Lowry's wife Wendy Honner at the Opening Ceremony at Bethpage Black, with the European WAGs in matching white outfits and waving European flags.
An EIGHTH California high school forfeits game against trans volleyball star as season spirals out of control
25/09/25 12:57
Jurupa Valley have been desperately seeking opponents willing to play against them, while three current and ex-volleyball players last week filed a lawsuit in a bid to get Hernandez banned.
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Aaron Judge hits history-making home run for the Yankees to join very exclusive club: 'Greatest of all-time'
25/09/25 12:17
The 33-year-old signed a nine-year, $360 million contract with the New York Yankees in December 2022 to end speculation over his future, and he has continued to be the face of the franchise since.
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Derrick Henry goes viral for sideline 'temper tantrum' as Ravens star makes huge mistake in loss to Detroit Lions
23/09/25 11:27
Derrick Henry's season is going from bad to worse after he fumbled late on in the Baltimore Ravens' loss to the Detroit Lions - and then quickly went viral for his bizarre reaction.
OnlyFans superstar Sophie Rain turns heads in Las Vegas as she parties with Shaquille O'Neal on her 21st birthday
23/09/25 03:13
The popular content creator stunned fans by posting a picture of herself sat on the 53-year-old's lap, in a snap that has already been viewed by over 5million people on X.
Olympics star Sha'Carri Richardson handed new big-money role alongside Kim Kardashian weeks after domestic violence arrest
23/09/25 02:26
The 100m sprint star was detained at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in July after attacking her boyfriend - fellow Olympian Christian Coleman - in a moment caught on security footage.
Livvy Dunne reveals shocking encounter with 'mean' girls in bathroom stall at restaurant
23/09/25 12:00
The wild scene unfolded when the LSU gymnast-turned-social media sensation headed out on a date night with her MLB boyfriend Paul Skenes in an unspecified location.
College football romance reveal involving head coach's DAUGHTER sparks chaos ahead of LSU-Ole Miss
22/09/25 10:34
As if LSU's rivalry showdown with Ole Miss this weekend wasn't already huge, a new inter-team romance has sparked a social media meltdown from fans.
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Travis Kelce and Andy Reid clash again in latest sideline argument
22/09/25 12:29
The pair clashed at the Super Bowl in Las Vegas 18 months ago and they once again came face to face - or, more accurately, chest to chest - at MetLife Stadium on Sunday night.
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Travis Kelce and Andy Reid clash AGAIN as Chiefs star screams at head coach in latest sideline meltdown
22/09/25 01:35
The pair clashed at the Super Bowl in Las Vegas 18 months ago and they once again came face to face - or, more accurately, chest to chest - at MetLife Stadium on Sunday night.
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