Isabel Baldwin, US Assistant Sports Editor

Modern Languages graduate of the University of Birmingham and NCTJ at News Associates in Manchester. Started at the Daily Mail on the sport trainee scheme in 2021 and now work on Daily Mail in the New York office following the launch of our US sports site. Love golf and football and can often be found on the course or, if back home, at Anfield.

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Scary moment stadium is plunged into darkness as floodlights fail in late-night Halloween college football showdown

01/11/25 08:38

The Idaho Vandals clinched a narrow 35-32 victory over the NAU Lumberjacks in a thrilling overtime showdown. However, the dramatics weren't limited to the plays on the field as the stadium's infrastructure seemingly played into the spooky festivities....read

Hockey announcer caught on hot mic after failing to realize he was still broadcasting during TV timeout
01/11/25 07:51
The play-by-play announcer seemingly did not realize that his microphone had been left on and that it was continuing to be caught on the broadcast.
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World Series Game 7 becomes Canada's most expensive sporting seat in HISTORY as fans fight for Dodgers-Blue Jays ticket
01/11/25 05:22
The Blue Jays take on the Los Angeles Dodgers in Toronto in a scintillating all-or-nothing Game 7 with a shot at bringing the World Series title back to Canada for the first time in over 30 years.
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Ronda Rousey reignites Joe Rogan feud on podcast
01/11/25 03:54
MMA icon Ronda Rousey is seemingly still harboring a grudge against UFC commentator Joe Rogan - even almost a decade on from her exit from the octagon.
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Ex-UFC star Ronda Rousey reignites ugly Joe Rogan feud with brutal podcast takedown
01/11/25 03:48
MMA icon Ronda Rousey is seemingly still harboring a grudge against UFC commentator Joe Rogan - even almost a decade on from her exit from the octagon.
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Damon Jones 'used championship ring as collateral' amid financial woes
01/11/25 03:37
Former NBA player and coach Damon Jones, who has been accused of tipping off sports bettors with leaked information, suffered with decade-long financial struggles, it has been revealed.
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Pat McAfee leaves fans split after ripping his shirt off in wild 7am moment live on College GameDay
01/11/25 02:47
Pat McAfee proved to be a divisive figure once again as ESPN's College GameDay rolled into Utah on Saturday. The host, who is known for his brash antics, didn't let the early start dampen his mood.
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Ex-NBA star at center of FBI gambling probe 'used championship ring as collateral' as his financial struggles are laid bare
01/11/25 01:51
Former NBA player and coach Damon Jones, who has been accused of tipping off sports bettors with leaked information, suffered with decade-long financial struggles, it has been revealed.
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Fury as 10M sports fans are unable to watch this weekend amid TV battle
31/10/25 06:13
Sports fans were left fuming at the 'greed' of two networks and streaming platforms after their full slate of weekend viewing was thrown into jeopardy over the two parties' standoff.
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NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's mansion 'is broken into during game' as athlete burglary epidemic returns
31/10/25 05:54
The break-in happened at around 10pm local time at the mansion in Nichols Hills, an upscale residential area on the outskirts of Oklahoma City, which is believed to belong to the NBA champion.
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Paige Spiranac sets pulses racing with raunchy Halloween costume
31/10/25 04:46
The social media sensation, who has amassed four million followers on Instagram thanks to her risqué photos on the golf course, unveiled her Halloween costume on Friday.
Miami Dolphins move on from GM Chris Grier after team's humiliating start to the NFL season
31/10/25 03:22
The franchise met with general manager Chris Grier on Friday morning, less than 24 hours after the team's latest humiliating defeat to the Baltimore Ravens.
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Fury as 10 MILLION sports fans are unable to watch this weekend amid bitter TV battle
31/10/25 02:53
Sports fans were left fuming at the 'greed' of two networks and streaming platforms after their full slate of weekend viewing was thrown into jeopardy over the two parties' standoff.
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Miami Dolphins fan's vulgar verdict on quarterback Tua Tagovailoa caught on camera
31/10/25 12:59
The frustration of their fans was palpable, with many flooding to the exits in the third quarter as Baltimore took a 22-point lead. And one fan's particularly enraged reaction was caught on the broadcast.
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Tom Brady blames $375m Fox job and fatherhood for making him sick
31/10/25 11:50
Tom Brady played the violin in his latest newsletter as he admitted to struggling with juggling parenting duties and his high-profile career as an NFL analyst and business mogul.
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Tom Brady issues desperate plea for sympathy as he blames fatherhood and $375m Fox job for making him sick
30/10/25 08:41
Tom Brady played the violin in his latest newsletter as he admitted to struggling with juggling parenting duties and his high-profile career as an NFL analyst and business mogul.
Megan Thee Stallion hints at major step in her relationship with NBA star Klay Thompson
30/10/25 04:59
Megan, whose romance with the Dallas Mavericks guard became public knowledge over the summer following series of sizzling snaps, sent her fans into a frenzy with her latest Instagram post.
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I was an NFL cheerleader... this is the unglamorous side that you don't see
30/10/25 02:52
The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders caused a stir last year when their hit Netflix series unveiled their pitiful pay. Now, an ex-cheerleader has revealed more shocking facts about life with pom poms.
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Kai Trump plays golf with unrecognizable former child star with a very famous sister
30/10/25 01:33
Taking inspiration from two-time major winner Bryson DeChambeau's 'Break 50' series, Kai, the granddaughter of President Trump, tried to shoot under 30 over nine holes with her friend.
Social media star brutally trolls Mark Sanchez with 'awful' Halloween costume as NFL star awaits trial
29/10/25 08:47
The NFL analyst faces a felony battery charge, along with several misdemeanor charges, for a violent dispute over parking that he is alleged to have instigated with delivery driver Perry Tole.
Travis Kelce slammed for 'disrespectful' behavior during anthem
29/10/25 08:39
The Chiefs routed the Commanders 28-7 on Monday with Kelce hauling in his 100th career touchdown. Yet, it was his activity before kickoff that caught the attention of some fans.
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Travis Kelce slammed by fans for 'disrespectful' behavior during national anthem
29/10/25 07:34
The Chiefs routed the Commanders 28-7 on Monday with Kelce hauling in his 100th career touchdown. Yet, it was his activity before kickoff that caught the attention of some fans.
Tour chief drops major hint over Tiger Woods' future after legend's injury hell left fans fearing the worst: 'We're prepared'
29/10/25 05:10
Tiger Woods, 49, has not teed it up competitively since The Open Championship in July 2024 amid a fresh slew of injury woes, which have seen him plummet out of the top-2,000 in the world.
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NFL reporter responds after Texas coach Steve Sarkisian blasted her article saying he could leave for the pros
29/10/25 04:15
Dianna Russini, an insider for The Athletic, reported ahead of Saturday's clash between the Longhorns and Mississippi State, that Sarkisian was open to leaving college football behind for the NFL.
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Fox Sports invests in Tom Brady's entertainment studio as NFL legend unveils 'new chapter'
29/10/25 03:31
NFL-legend-turned-commentator Tom Brady's relationship with Fox Sports is about to get a lot closer as the network gets into business with its most high-profile on-air talent.
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Mavericks benchwarmer Brandon Williams 'arrested for marijuana possession at Dallas airport'
29/10/25 01:40
The backup has missed the Mavericks' last two games, citing personal reasons. However, it has now emerged that he was detained at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport on Saturday.
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Michael Jordan sparks health concerns as fans spot worrying detail in latest NBC appearance
29/10/25 12:57
The 62-year-old saw his second installment of 'MJ: Insights to Excellence' with play-by-play announcer Mike Tirico air on Tuesday night as he continues his return to television.
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NFL fans accuse 'moron' Steelers star of costing his team the game with senseless attack on rival
27/10/25 03:03
Pittsburgh Steelers star DK Metcalf suffered a major on-field meltdown that proved to be extremely costly for his team during their 35-25 defeat to the Green Bay Packers on Sunday.
College football rankings REVEALED: Vanderbilt cruises to highest ranking in 88 YEARS... while struggling LSU plummets out of poll
27/10/25 11:11
Vanderbilt earned its highest ranking in 88 years and LSU dropped out of The Associated Press college football poll Sunday following its third loss in four games.
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LSU fires head coach Brian Kelly amid nightmare season despite eye-watering buyout fee
27/10/25 12:34
The team has failed to deliver on high expectations amid a disappointing 5-3 start to the season. The coach is said to be owed a reported eye-watering $54million in buyout money,.
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NFL legend Adrian Peterson arrested for DWI for second time this year
26/10/25 11:41
The 2012 MVP was detained in Sugar Land, Texas around 10am local time Sunday and later booked on two charges of DWI and one charge of unlawful carrying of a weapon.
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Carol Davis, the mother of NFL owner Mark Davis and First Lady of Raiders Nation, dies at age 93
26/10/25 10:00
The widow of late Raiders owner Al Davis, dubbed the First Lady of Raider Nation, passed away. She stood proudly by her husband's side as he built the team into one of the one of the most dominant.
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New York head coach Aaron Glenn honors 'true Jet' Nick Mangold in emotional press conference after legend's death at 41
26/10/25 09:33
New York clinched its long-awaited first win of the NFL season to end their 0-7 nightmare on Sunday and following the desperate victory, Glenn took the time to honor a 'true Jet.'
Pat McAfee brutally mocks Chauncey Billups live on College GameDay after NBA coach's arrest over gambling probe
25/10/25 08:38
While discussing the College Football Playoff odds, the former NFL punter couldn't resist making a joke about the FBI's investigation into illegal gambling that took the NBA by storm,
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College golfer Sydney Barnes dies after suffering traumatic injuries from being struck by a car
25/10/25 06:20
The college golfer, a junior biology student at Millersville University in Pennsylvania, died on Monday, October 13, as a result of traumatic brain injuries sustained in the horrific accident.
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Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown appears to suffer awkward hairline humiliation in defeat to New York Knicks
25/10/25 04:14
Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown went viral for all the wrong reasons during Friday night's rematch of last season's Eastern Conference semifinals on Friday night.
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Kelce's old high school coach reveals Taylor Swift's request for him
25/10/25 04:14
Travis Kelce's high school football coach, Jeff Rotsky, who coached the tight end through his formative years, has lifted the lid on his first encounter with the Kansas City Chief star's fiancée, Taylor Swift.
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Travis Kelce's old high school coach reveals Taylor Swift's hilarious demand when they met in VIP Chiefs suite
25/10/25 03:06
Travis Kelce's high school football coach, Jeff Rotsky, who coached the tight end through his formative years, has lifted the lid on his first encounter with the Kansas City Chief star's fiancée, Taylor Swift.
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Atlanta Falcons set to make major quarterback change for Miami Dolphins clash
25/10/25 01:30
The Atlanta Falcons could be set to make a quarterback change for Sunday's game against the Miami Dolphins, according to a report.
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Chiefs rookie Josh Simmons' return timeline revealed amid weeks-long mysterious absence
25/10/25 12:56
Josh Simmons, the Kansas City Chiefs' first-round pick in this year's draft, has been away from the team since their victory over the Detroit Lions on October 12 due to a 'personal' issue.
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Wild resurfaced Gilbert Arenas 'snitching' claim goes viral in the wake of NBA mafia gambling scandal
24/10/25 12:02
Basketball legend Gilbert Arenas's claims that he would 'snitch' in the wake of his arrest for illegal gambling have resurfaced after the NBA was gripped by another betting scandal.
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Chilling messages reveal how mafia henchmen allegedly threatened and attacked victims of their rigged NBA poker games
23/10/25 11:09
The scheme involved professional athletes, including Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups, being used as 'face cards' to attract victims to the table.
Barely-believable moment NBA head coach made poker reference in press conference... hours before being arrested by FBI in mafia gambling sting
23/10/25 08:20
Chauncey Billups brazenly made a quip about poker following the Trail Blazers' defeat on Wednesday night, just hours before his arrest in relation to a gambling ring.
Inside charmed life of Chauncey Billups's wife and three daughters with designer clothes and lavish vacations
23/10/25 04:15
Chauncey Billups, 49, was arrested in a case related to an illegal poker operation linked with the Mafia, leaving the NBA world to question why he would risk everything.
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Report: NBA head coach and player arrested in FBI gambling probe
23/10/25 02:29
The basketball star and Hall of Fame coach were detained by the FBI in separate arrests early on Thursday for alleged illegal gambling, according to reports.
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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.
Kristin Juszczyk opens up on 'dream' new NBA collection, THAT 'pinch-me' Taylor Swift moment and how she really feels about the 'WAG' label
21/10/25 02:00
EXCLUSIVE: Almost two years ago, Kristin Juszczyk, the wife of 49ers star Kyle Juszczyk, was hand-sewing her own eye-catching gameday outfits in her living room. Now, she has a fashion empire.
Ex-ESPN star Sam Ponder details daughter's 'maddening' trans athlete turmoil in middle school basketball game
21/10/25 11:36
Sam Ponder, 39, who was surprisingly fired by ESPN just two years into her three-year, $3million contract back in August 2024, launched into a furious online rant at the weekend.
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Broncos' Dre Greenlaw hit with suspension after chasing and threatening referee after miracle win over Giants
20/10/25 10:31
The linebacker has been hit with a suspension for his unsportsmanlike behavior following Sunday's game against the New York Giants.
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Utah football player sparks religious fury during rival BYU's pre-game Mormon prayer
20/10/25 09:56
The Utes faced the BYU Cougars in one of the fiercest rivalries in college football, dubbed the 'Holy War,' on Saturday. Yet, before the matchup even kicked off, Dillon Curtis sparked tensions.
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Jesus Montero's ex-wife posts touching tribute to late Yankees player following his tragic death in Venezuela
20/10/25 11:55
Montero's death was revealed Sunday, weeks after a motorcycle accident in his native Venezuela left him with serious injuries, including a punctured lung. The 35-year-old had been in an induced coma.
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Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl winner Warren McVea dies at age of 79
20/10/25 03:57
The speedy running back was the first Black player to receive a football scholarship to a major Texas school and later helped Kansas City win its first Super Bowl title.
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Tom Brady record shattered by young quarterback Drake Maye as Patriots star makes history
20/10/25 03:04
Second-year Patriots quarterback Drake Maye has managed to fill the legend's shoes so far this season, making a 5-2 start to lead the Patriots to the top of the AFC East.
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NFL fans claim Giants' 'all-time collapse' seals Brian Daboll's fate after implosion against Broncos
20/10/25 12:32
The team had scored 19 points unanswered heading into the fourth quarter of Sunday's game but allowed their rivals to go on to score a staggering 33 points.
Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels sparks major injury fears as he limps off during Cowboys clash
19/10/25 10:36
Washington Commanders fans were left fearing the worst when quarterback Jayden Daniels appeared to sustain a serious injury on Sunday afternoon.
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Former NFL running back Doug Martin dies at age of 36
19/10/25 08:50
The running back who last played in the NFL in 2018, passed away on Saturday morning. His family confirmed his death in a statement as they requested privacy at this time.
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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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Stephen A. Smith makes racially-charged double standard accusation against LeBron James amid feud
19/10/25 02:29
Back in March, cameras caught LeBron James and Stephen A. Smith in a heated confrontation during a game. Months on, the ESPN personality reignited their beef yet again.
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Green Bay Packers' game in jeopardy with team stranded at airport less than 24 hours before kickoff
19/10/25 12:00
The Packers are slated to face the Cardinals at State Farm Stadium Glendale, Arizona at 4:25pm ET on Sunday but less than 24 hours before the clash Jordan Love and co were stranded in Green Bay.
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Meet golf's next big thing: CJ Andino on her course record, tips from Steph Curry... and future Miami teammate Kai Trump
17/10/25 03:26
Catherine Andino has established herself as one of the game's most promising young stars with multiple titles under her belt and even a course record to her name. But they won't be her last.
Recovering Tiger Woods desperately wants one last dance... but experts warn he'd be crazy to return to golf
16/10/25 03:14
Tiger Woods, 49, has had an illustrious career that transcended the world of golf. But now his close friends have revealed the icon's new plans.
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Report: Judge in Mark Sanchez's case abruptly recuses herself
14/10/25 08:06
Mark Sanchez's battery case took an unexpected twist on Tuesday when it emerged that the judge who was initially selected to preside over the hearing recused herself, according to court documents.
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Mark Sanchez's drunken brawl case takes a twist as judge abruptly recuses herself
14/10/25 06:08
Mark Sanchez's battery case took an unexpected twist on Tuesday when it emerged that the judge who was initially selected to preside over the hearing recused herself, according to court documents.
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Top college football coach makes brutal jibe about rival's weight in bizarre press conference moment
14/10/25 05:54
The No 5 ranked Rebels will travel to Athens to face the Georgia Bulldogs in a highly-anticipated college football showdown on Saturday and Lane Kiffin didn't hesitate to take the first shot at his rival.
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ICE targets football fans with big-money ads... and 'has spent $6.5m of taxpayer cash' in recruitment drive
14/10/25 05:01
The initiative is part of ICE's aggressive strategy to recruit local officers frustrated with their cities' restrictions on immigration enforcement to Donald Trump's mass deportation efforts.
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Simone Biles goes insane over NFL husband Jonathan Owens and Chicago Bears' dramatic victory
14/10/25 02:50
Olympic hero Simone Biles lost her mind as the Chicago Bears sealed an emphatic comeback from an eight-point deficit to beat the Washington Commanders in DC on Monday night.
Andrew Santino spotted chatting to Taylor Swift at Chiefs game... a month after being slammed for 'dissing' singer with wedding comment
14/10/25 01:49
Just last month, the comedian and close friend of Travis Kelce was slammed on social media for allegedly dissing the singer when he was quizzed on the A-List couple's nuptials.
March Madness star Chloe Kitts ruled out of the entire season with ACL tear in bombshell announcement
14/10/25 12:38
South Carolina's quest to reach a third consecutive NCAA National Championship just got a little more challenging after the program announced that it is set to be without one of its star players.
NFL head coach openly criticizes rivals' decision to trade QB midseason: 'Must be a lot smarter than me'
13/10/25 08:22
An NFL head coach openly questioned his divisional rivals' decision to trade for a quarterback midway through the NFL season. He branded it 'shocking' just one day after beating them.
Padres manager Mike Shildt abruptly retires at 57 citing 'severe toll' on his mental health despite playoff season
13/10/25 07:07
The 57-year-old still had two years remaining on his contract but informed the team on Saturday that he would be stepping down from his position. The club will begin looking for his replacement.
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Tennessee Titans FIRE head coach Brian Callahan after brutal start to the season
13/10/25 05:56
The first NFL head coach firing of the 2025 season was announced on Monday. At 1-5, the beleaguered franchise announced that it had decided to 'make a change at head coach.'
NFL cheerleader gets engaged mid-game after her boyfriend sneaks on the field wearing 'Marry Me' jersey
13/10/25 05:36
Mika, a fourth-year cheerleader for the Colts, thought Sunday's showdown against the Cardinals was just another gameday - until her life changed midway through the Week 6 victory.
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Za'Darius Smith makes shock retirement announcement a month after signing $9m contract
13/10/25 04:00
The player signed a one-year, $9million deal with the Super Bowl champions on September 5, one day after the Eagles kick started their season.
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Yankees fans slam star player for partying with rap royalty in nightclub days after playoff blunder
13/10/25 03:25
While The Bronx is still shrouded in despair over a 16th year without a World Series title, Yankees star Jazz Chisholm Jr. appears to have already bounced back from his playoff heartbreak.
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Tua Tagovailoa accused of being a hypocrite by ex-teammate after slamming Dolphins players for being late
13/10/25 02:26
Tua Tagovailoa's former Miami Dolphins teammate has turned on him after the quarterback's frustrations boiled over in an explosive postgame outburst on Sunday evening.
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Brittany Mahomes taunts Lions player after Chiefs showdown
13/10/25 02:03
Brittany Mahomes got the last laugh on Sunday when her husband and the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Detroit Lions after Terrion Arnold had attempted to mock the quarterback.
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Brittany Mahomes taunts Detroit Lions player after tense Kansas City Chiefs showdown
13/10/25 01:44
Brittany Mahomes got the last laugh on Sunday when her husband and the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Detroit Lions after Terrion Arnold had attempted to mock the quarterback.
Jaxson Dart might make it look easy but New York is sports' toughest city to conquer... the Ryder Cup proved it
12/10/25 09:38
New York City: The concrete jungle where dreams are made of. Unless, it appears, you're an athlete. Then it can be a nightmare.
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New York Jets star turns on head coach over controversial decision as season goes from bad to worse
12/10/25 06:48
The New York Jets continued as the only team in the NFL without a win this season when they narrowly lost to the Denver Broncos. And one star couldn't hold back his frustration.
Mark Sanchez breaks silence on brawl with truck driver
12/10/25 03:30
The retired NFL quarterback and Fox TV commentator is facing up to 16 years in prison after the incident involving 69-year-old Perry Tole, who claims to have stabbed him in self-defense.
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