Jake Fenner, US Sports Writer

Specializes in U.S. Soccer, College Basketball, College Football, and Hockey and has covered the Copa America Final and multiple Final Fours. Graduate of the Newhouse School at Syracuse University with a major in Broadcast Journalism and a minor in Political Science. Before the Mail, I created SB Nation's multi-award winning podcast Bavarian Podcast Works, which focused on Bayern Munich as a part of my four-year stint covering the club and the Bundesliga. Can be found skiing, golfing, or supporting my hometown club - Hartford Athletic - in my spare time.

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Chicago Bears star's dad demands his son be traded before NFL deadline

04/11/25 03:33

With a few hours remaining until the NFL trade deadline, players are on edge to see if they may be moved. One star wide receiver's father is hoping that happens for his son. The Chicago Bears are in a solid spot in the NFC North division - sitting at 5-3 and in contention for a Wild Card berth. However, the team is rumored to be considering moving at least one of their wide receivers before the 4:00pm deadline this afternoon....read

NFL trade deadline LIVE: All the deals, rumors and news ahead of today's deadline
04/11/25 01:02
The NFL's trade deadline is fast approaching, with teams across the league eyeing late deals that could define its season. Follow along for all the latest news and rumors ahead of 4pm...
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Chiefs rookie Josh Simmons RETURNS to the team after mysterious month-long absence over 'family issue'
03/11/25 09:38
After missing multiple games due to an undisclosed 'family issue', Kansas City Chiefs rookie offensive lineman Josh Simmons is set to return to the team.
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Bizarre moment three half-naked men are caught on camera wrestling on the field after Titans' NFL game
03/11/25 07:27
Fans of the Tennessee Titans may not have been pleased with the team's tackling on Sunday. So, three shirtless fans decided to run on the field and do some tackling of their own.
Mike Tirico and Cris Collinsworth send emotional tribute to NBC colleague who fell 50ft from scoreboard in Pittsburgh
03/11/25 06:15
Over a week after a 'Sunday Night Football' colleague suffered a terrifying fall before a game in Pittsburgh, NBC Sports' Mike Tirico and Cris Collinsworth led the well-wishes.
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Shohei Ohtani's wife makes rare appearance to celebrate World Series win
03/11/25 05:43
The wives and girlfriends of the Los Angeles Dodgers all stepped out to celebrate their victory in the World Series after an edge-of-your-seat Game 7.
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WNBA star Sophie Cunningham makes crude joke about her bust after meeting Sydney Sweeney
03/11/25 04:58
Glamorous Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham bumped into a famous face at NASCAR's Championship Race in Phoenix and proceeded to break the internet.
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NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finally breaks silence after his mansion was broken into during game
03/11/25 03:26
Reigning NBA MVP and Oklahoma City Thunder star guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has addressed a reported burglary at his house this year.
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Shohei Ohtani's wife makes rare appearance to celebrate Dodgers star's World Series win
03/11/25 02:14
The wives and girlfriends of the Los Angeles Dodgers all stepped out to celebrate their victory in the World Series after an edge-of-your-seat Game 7.
Bengals duo turn on their own teammates with angry responses in wake of crazy loss to the Bears
02/11/25 11:50
A late game collapse by the Cincinnati Bengals had a pair of offensive players letting their anger out on the defense through the media.
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Tony Romo's strange noises during Bills-Chiefs broadcast enrage CBS viewers
02/11/25 10:48
NFL on CBS color commentator Tony Romo got lost in his thoughts during one play in the Buffalo Bills-Kansas City Chiefs game which led to angry viewers.
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Travis Kelce arrives in sharp suit for Chiefs' clash with Bills... but will Taylor Swift sneak in once more?
02/11/25 07:55
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce has made his gameday arrival for a pivotal regular season contest.
Patriots star Mack Hollins stuns NFL fans after arriving for Atlanta Falcons clash carrying a RIFLE
02/11/25 06:52
Just two days after Halloween, one New England Patriots star arrived in costume to celebrate, taking his team's mascot a bit too seriously.
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Auburn 'fires head coach Hugh Freeze' after miserable season went from bad to worse against Kentucky
02/11/25 06:37
Freeze's future was plunged into more doubt after Auburn was beaten 10-3 by the Kentucky Wildcats on Saturday. That loss left Auburn 4-5 for the season.
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Mystery as bookmakers offer refunds on Dulgarian-Del Valle UFC fight amid allegations of suspicious betting
02/11/25 05:53
Two major American betting companies have issued refunds to gamblers after suspicious movement on lines and props raised alarms prior to a UFC bout in Las Vegas.
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Humiliating moment Canadian hockey fans think Blue Jays won the World Series and celebrate mid-game
02/11/25 03:58
All of Canada was rooting for the Toronto Blue Jays. So, when the team seemed to have won the World Series, the nation erupted wherever they were - only to be brought crashing back down.
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NFL rookie dresses up as coach for Halloween
01/11/25 01:12
Halloween is a time where the young and old alike put on scary costumes. What could be scarier than showing up to work dressed as your boss?
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NBA announces major change to help refs one week into the new season
01/11/25 12:44
The NBA is set to roll out a new rule for officials to help them more accurately adjudicate and discuss calls. Beginning on Saturday, officials will begin to wear headsets during games.
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Fans claim World Series is favoring the LA Dodgers
01/11/25 12:29
A controversial ending to Game 6 of the World Series has fans claiming that the championship is being 'rigged' to favor the Los Angeles Dodgers - with a Game 7 showdown to come tonight.
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Baseball fans claim World Series is 'rigged' for the Dodgers as controversial ruling sparks fury
01/11/25 11:41
A controversial ending to Game 6 of the World Series has fans claiming that the championship is being 'rigged' to favor the Los Angeles Dodgers - with a Game 7 showdown to come tonight.
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Dodgers get over the line as HUGE Blue Jays gaffe sets up World Series Game 7 after crazy ending in Toronto
01/11/25 03:17
Toronto sports fans are no strangers to Game 7's. They've been more unlucky than not in do-or-die playoff games than a fanbase should be able to take. Now, they'll have to live through it all again.
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NBA announces major change to help referees just one week into the new season
01/11/25 02:29
The NBA is set to roll out a new rule for officials to help them more accurately adjudicate and discuss calls. Beginning on Saturday, officials will begin to wear headsets during games.
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Rams rookie Shaun Dolac dresses up as coach Sean McVay for Halloween as teammates are left in stitches
01/11/25 01:24
Halloween is a time where the young and old alike put on scary costumes. What could be scarier than showing up to work dressed as your boss?
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Josh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld's 'elite' Halloween costumes go viral: 'F***ing awesome'
31/10/25 11:28
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen has an off-field reputation of being a jokester. So, he decided to pay homage to a classic football comedy movie with his wife, Hailee Steinfeld.
Donald Trump set for a shock return to the WWE in December, claims former star
31/10/25 10:13
A former WWE superstar-turned conservative media commentator believes that President Trump could be involved in the final match of a wrestling icon.
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UFC fighter shares photos of horror car crash that saw his SUV flip over in Brazil
31/10/25 09:21
MMA fans are stunned after a UFC star shared images of a nasty car crash that left his SUV destroyed and flipped in the streets of Brazil.
Former Jets QB Jordan Travis accuses controversial owner Woody Johnson of cruel treatment during his injury hell
31/10/25 01:56
Former New York Jets quarterback Jordan Travis is not happy with the way team owner Woody Johnson discussed the injury he sustained that ultimately led to the end of his career.
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Sports fans 'panic' as major cable service axes ESPN and ABC
31/10/25 11:21
Millions of sports fans are scrambling to find a solution before Week 10 of the college football season - with their options to watch multiple high-profile matchups now vanishing into thin air.
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Sports fans in panic mode as ESPN and ABC is axed by major cable service... leaving millions scrambling before weekend's games
31/10/25 03:49
Millions of sports fans are scrambling to find a solution before Week 10 of the college football season - with their options to watch multiple high-profile matchups now vanishing into thin air.
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Controversial ESPN star hits out at Louisiana governor over Charlie Kirk statue plans
31/10/25 02:52
After Louisiana governor Jeff Landry revealed that the LSU athletic director would not be choosing the next football coach, former Tigers player and ESPN voice Ryan Clark slammed the politician.
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Women's soccer coach reveals she used ChatGPT to work out tactics in stunning admission
31/10/25 12:06
The adoption of artificial intelligence has made its way into soccer, with one coach saying she consulted a service to work on tactics this season.
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Photo emerges of Travis Kelce winning his high school Halloween costume contest 20 years ago
30/10/25 10:58
After a conversation about Halloween on his podcast, a recently unearthed photo showed Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce winning a costume contest.
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New England Patriots star on $83m contract refuses to reveal why he was benched for disciplinary reasons
30/10/25 08:56
New England Patriots defensive star Christian Barmore did not divulge the reason for his benching for the first quarter of last Sunday's game against the Cleveland Browns.
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Heartwarming reason superstar NHL player skipped game after team granted him rare leave of absence
30/10/25 11:47
Florida Panthers forward Brad Marchand is not with the team, choosing instead to return to his hometown of Halifax, Nova Scotia to help his community heal from a tragedy.
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Rookie pitcher makes World Series history as Blue Jays take 3-2 lead over Dodgers ahead of return to Toronto
30/10/25 03:13
Trey Yesavage possesses possibly the best story of any player in this World Series. He began his 2025 season in Low-A ball before quickly progressing through the minors before making his MLB debut.
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ESPN reporter reveals she broke up with her 'smoking hot' Mr Switzerland boyfriend over college basketball comment
30/10/25 02:40
ESPN sideline reporter Holly Rowe took her deep respect for a legendary women's basketball coach so personally that she ended a relationship for it.
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Louisiana Governor takes brutal swipe at LSU director over $132m mistakes and claims he'd rather TRUMP chose the next head coach
30/10/25 12:33
Earlier this week, LSU fired head coach Brian Kelly after the former Notre Dame coach failed to meet the ever-so-lofty standards of the Tigers' football program.
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WNBA rivals are 'jealous' of Caitlin Clark and Indiana Fever's surge in popularity, teammate claims
29/10/25 11:12
While Clark's popularity from college carried over into the pro ranks, it has also led to plenty of envy and hatred from rivals. It has not gone unnoticed by Clark or her Indiana Fever teammates.
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Saints make huge final decision on starting QB for rest of the season after battle between Spencer Rattler and rookie Tyler Shough
29/10/25 10:00
After struggling across the first eight weeks of the NFL season, the New Orleans Saints are making a change at the starting quarterback position.
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Mystery swirls over condition of WWE legend, 67, as family U-turns on 'hospice' claims after health scare
29/10/25 08:53
The family of WWE Hall of Famer Mike Rotunda is pushing back on reports that the is in hospice after suffering a heart attack.
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La estrella de la NFL hace llorar a sus fans tras disfrazarse de Superman para visitar un hospital infantil
29/10/25 01:13
La estrella novata tocó la fibra sensible de los aficionados cuando se le vio desfilando por un hospital infantil con un disfraz de Halloween para alegrar a los pacientes.
Controversial ex-baseball star posts 'f*** New York' in blistering anti-Zohran Mamdani rant ahead of mayoral election
29/10/25 11:17
John Rocker, a controversial former pitcher who once said that the thing he liked the least about New York City was 'the foreigners', is not a fan of Zohran Mamdani.
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NCAA delays controversial rule change allowing young players to bet on sports in the wake of NBA Mafia scandal
29/10/25 04:08
After a betting scandal rocked the NBA, the NCAA is pushing off adopting a rule allowing college athletes and athletic department employees to bet on professional sports.
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Star NFL quarterback leaves fans in tears after donning Superman costume for visit to children's hospital
29/10/25 03:12
The rookie star tugged on the heartstrings of fans when he was seen parading around a children's hospital in a Halloween costume to bring joy to the patients.
Baseball fans go wild for the 'most beautiful woman on the planet' singing national anthem at the World Series
29/10/25 12:12
Baseball fans took to social media to gush over the beauty of the American National Anthem performer before Game 4 of the World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Toronto Blue Jays.
Bill Belichick quotes Donald Trump in furious response to 'garbage' rumors about his UNC coaching future
28/10/25 11:46
As the University of North Carolina endures a disastrous start to Bill Belichick's tenure, the legendary football coach re-affirmed his commitment to the school.
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Mafia mobster embroiled in NBA gambling scandal is refused $5m bail amid fears for witness' safety
28/10/25 10:21
A mobster with ties to the Gambino crime family - the syndicate involved in a wide-ranging NBA-tied rigged-betting scandal - has been denied bail over concerns of his past criminal behavior.
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Vikings star Isaiah Rodgers 'wins Halloween' with eye-popping BBL costume
28/10/25 09:00
After the team fell to the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday Night Football, the Vikings held a Halloween party - with players and WAGs donning their best and boldest costumes.
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UFC star calls Trump 'corrupt' after vowing ultimate sacrifice
28/10/25 11:28
A controversial UFC star who previously accused Israel of carrying out the 9/11 attacks and claimed the Holocaust never happened is now rebuking President Donald Trump for 'tricking' him.
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Jay-Z gives five-word response to critics slamming his choice of Bad Bunny for Super Bowl halftime show
28/10/25 11:16
Jay-Z, whose Roc Nation record label has organized the Super Bowl Halftime Show for years, is defending his choice to have Bad Bunny perform at this year's spectacle.
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Justin Bieber caught taunting Shohei Ohtani as he and wife Hailey watch Blue Jays play the Dodgers in World Series
28/10/25 03:25
Canadian pop superstar Justin Bieber was seen cheering on his home team and booing Shohei Ohtani during Game 3 of the World Series on Monday evening.
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Pittsburgh Penguins fan suffers 'life-threatening injuries' after terrifying fall from upper deck during goal celebration
28/10/25 01:26
A fan in Pittsburgh is in critical condition after falling from an upper section at PPG Paints Arena during a hockey game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the St. Louis Blues.
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Emotional Chiefs star Chris Jones is trolled by fans for crying during another national anthem before Commanders game
28/10/25 01:12
Jones is one of the most feared pass rushers in the game in the past few years. But he is also known to be seen crying during 'The Star-Spangled Banner' as it gets played before games.
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UFC star abandons 'corrupted' Trump after vowing to take a bullet for him: 'He tricked me'
27/10/25 11:10
A controversial UFC star who previously accused Israel of carrying out the 9/11 attacks and claimed the Holocaust never happened is now rebuking President Donald Trump for 'tricking' him.
Eagles' notorious security chief 'Big Dom' makes shock gesture to Cam Skattebo after Giants star's horrific ankle injury
27/10/25 09:53
Skattebo, the rookie running back out of Arizona State, had been a shot in the arm of the Giants' season hopes with his top performances in recent weeks. But he's now out for the season.
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Minnesota Vikings in crisis as Carson Wentz is ruled out for the season with J.J. McCarthy's return date still unclear
27/10/25 09:01
The Minnesota Vikings have placed backup quarterback Carson Wentz on injured reserve after the signal caller underwent season-ending shoulder surgery.
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Eagles hit with major injury blow as AJ Brown is ruled out ahead of New York Giants showdown
24/10/25 08:10
A star Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver has been ruled out for this Sunday's game against the NFC East rival New York Giants with a hamstring injury.
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I'm obsessed with hockey but can't go to a single game without men staring at me or trying to flirt - I'm too hot for them to handle
24/10/25 07:02
A fitness model who is as passionate about hockey as she is about staying in shape has revealed what really happens when she cheers for her team - with men unable to take their eyes off her.
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UFC fans left speechless by reporter's 'creepy' question to stunning fighter
24/10/25 06:10
A UFC reporter is garnering some scorn after asking a question to fighter Mackenzie Dern that fans have branded 'creepy'.
NBA fans demand action against under-fire commissioner Adam Silver amid FBI gambling scandal
24/10/25 04:58
Amidst arguably the biggest scandal the NBA has faced this decade, fans are calling on commissioner Adam Silver to resign after a gambling ring had been linked to prominent league figures.
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Mark Carney fires World Series challenge at Trump
24/10/25 04:32
The Toronto Blue Jays are in the World Series for the first time in 32 years. So, with Canada's Team back on baseball's biggest stage, Prime Minister Mark Carney is feeling lucky.
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney accuses Trump of being 'afraid' as he fires World Series challenge at president
24/10/25 02:51
The Toronto Blue Jays are in the World Series for the first time in 32 years. So, with Canada's Team back on baseball's biggest stage, Prime Minister Mark Carney is feeling lucky.
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Ex-NFL quarterback caught lying to cops in new bodycam footage from his DUI arrest
24/10/25 01:11
Bodycam footage of former NFL quarterback Jay Cutler's DUI arrest has been released days after he had been released from a short stint in jail.
Bill Belichick reveals fate of suspended UNC coach as nightmare debut season takes new twist
22/10/25 11:18
North Carolina head coach Bill Belichick has revealed that a previously suspended coach has made his return to the team after the assistant was found to have violated NCAA rules.
NBA returns with chaotic opening night as LeBron James watches Lakers lose after Thunder win overtime thriller
22/10/25 04:57
The opening night of the NBA season featured a thrilling double overtime finish, a return to an old broadcaster, and a future Hall-of-Famer making a rookie mistake.
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Ex-Fox analyst Emmanuel Acho shuts down podcast after being trolled over his alleged affair with Joy Taylor
22/10/25 12:31
Former Fox analyst Emmanuel Acho shut down an episode of his podcast and stormed off after one of his co-hosts mentioned the issues that dogged him throughout his time at the company.
Travis Kelce expands business empire with surprise investment he 'couldn't pass up'
21/10/25 10:49
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce has joined up with an investment group to purchase a significant stake in a popular brand of theme parks.
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Giants make ruthless decision on kicker Jude McAtamney after his dismal day in Denver
21/10/25 09:13
After the Giants drove down the field to score a touchdown and take a 32-30 lead with 37 seconds left in the game last Sunday, McAtamney failed to convert his second extra point attempt of the game.
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NFL star brutally cut from team just days after being sent home in mysterious circumstances
21/10/25 08:21
The wide receiver was kicked out of the team's training complex under mysterious circumstances - with little clarity offered by his head coach at the time.
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Commanders issue major update on quarterback Jayden Daniels' hamstring injury
20/10/25 08:10
After suffering a hamstring injury in a game against the Dallas Cowboys, Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels appears to have avoided anything serious.
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NBC reveals new details on Michael Jordan's role
20/10/25 07:19
With the NBA season set to tip off tomorrow, NBC is revealing more details about the role they've carved out for all-time great Michael Jordan.
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NBC reveals new details on Michael Jordan's analyst role as he prepares to make TV debut
20/10/25 06:48
With the NBA season set to tip off tomorrow, NBC is revealing more details about the role they've carved out for all-time great Michael Jordan.
NBA player arrested and thrown into jail after rush-hour police chase on the eve of new season
20/10/25 05:21
An Indiana Pacers rookie point guard has been arrested following a police chase in Indianapolis on Monday morning.
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Sports bettors fume as huge AWS outage wreaks havoc on their accounts: 'Where is my money?'
20/10/25 04:42
Amazon's AWS cloud computing service unit crashed earlier this morning, affecting millions of systems across the globe - including several popular sports betting sites in the US.
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Tom Brady goes viral as fans spot him chatting up Jayden Daniels' mom for a THIRD time this season
20/10/25 03:30
It seems that the mother of Washington Commanders star quarterback Jayden Daniels is becoming fast friends with NFL legend Tom Brady.
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Jets coach Aaron Glenn makes worrying admission about Justin Fields' role as starting quarterback
20/10/25 02:42
The Jets are in contention to become the third team in NFL history to not win a single game in a season - but will become the first to go 0-17 if that feat is realized.
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Miami Dolphins make decision on future of head coach Mike McDaniel after latest humiliating NFL loss
20/10/25 01:55
Amidst a disastrous 1-6 start to the season, the Miami Dolphins are facing calls to fire head coach Mike McDaniel. On Monday, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport provided an update.
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Young female reporter finally breaks after valiantly struggling through live TV broadcast while being harassed by immature millennials
20/10/25 01:41
A young female sports reporter in Oregon was left in tears by a group of college men screaming directly in her face during a live TV broadcast over the weekend.
Patrick Mahomes' mom announces major NFL business venture
20/10/25 12:54
The mother of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has launched a new business venture to profit off the success of her son's team.
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NFL legend, 77, sparks fresh concerns with latest troublesome gaffe live on Fox: 'The Joe Biden of studio analysts'
20/10/25 12:11
American football fans are expressing concern and mocking Fox NFL Sunday analyst Terry Bradshaw for his failure to pronounce a star running back's name.
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