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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Firm behind horrific Super Bowl merch blasted for its 'pathetic' explanation to Patriots and Seahawks fans

03/02/26 04:36

Sports apparel giant Fanatics offered NFL fans an apology over recent feedback. However, the response from the company doesn't appear to grasp the issue its customers are facing. Fans of the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots are outraged over the poor quality that Fanatics put out for some Super Bowl LX jerseys for purchase. The company, led by CEO Michael Rubin, has had a contentious relationship among fans as it has slowly gained a near-monopoly on the sports apparel industry while offering low quality merchandise. ...read

Patriots star disgusts NFL fans by going barefoot to Super Bowl's opening night
03/02/26 03:09
New England Patriots star Mack Hollins has never been one for wearing shoes. That did not change ahead of Super Bowl LX.
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World Cup ticket debacle gets worse as FIFA begin to sell PARKING tickets for $300... and you'll still have to walk a mile to the stadium!
03/02/26 12:58
In a country with little public transit infrastructure, parking passes are now being sold at a premium - in some cases, more than the tickets to the matches themselves.
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'Classless' hockey team blasted for teasing cancer survivor with $1million charity donation in 'impossible' game
03/02/26 12:04
Fans are criticizing the Tampa Bay Lightning and the NHL after their attempt at turning a common inter-period game into a charity drive woefully missed the mark.
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Fan favorite Super Bowl WAG shows off her ripped abs before heading to San Francisco
02/02/26 11:04
The wife of New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye was spotted getting in a workout to blow off some nerves before Super Bowl LX this week.
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NFL finally breaks its silence after DOJ files showed Jeffrey Epstein found young women for Giants co-owner Steve Tisch
02/02/26 09:46
The NFL has released a statement following the bombshell reports that New York Giants co-owner Steve Tisch was named multiple times in the 'Epstein files'.
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'Furious' Caitlin Clark's reaction to basketball icon goes viral after he makes unflattering comparison between her and NBA player
02/02/26 06:33
On her first night working for NBC, WNBA star Caitlin Clark was given an unfavorable comparison by a colleague that many viewed as a snub.
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NFL icon Russell Wilson furiously hits back after being named in the latest Epstein file release
02/02/26 03:00
While the inclusion of someone's name in the files does not imply any suspected crimes, the mere mention of Wilson led the quarterback to posting a response after the papers were released.
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Bored Tom Brady lounges around his Florida mansion as he deals with first week off NFL commentary
02/02/26 02:50
Tom Brady's second season calling football games for FOX Sports has come to an end. Now, the former quarterback is experiencing something different: a Sunday off.
Seahawks and Patriots stars arrive in California as they prepare to go to battle in the Super Bowl
02/02/26 12:30
After a cross-country flight, Super Bowl Week has officially begun for the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks as they've touched down in the Bay Area.
Social media left divided over fired NFL exec's decision to take paternity leave: 'You don't take two weeks off'
01/02/26 11:50
After the Minnesota Vikings canned general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, reports about some personal decisions he made regarding his family have left fans and NFL executives surprised.
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FedEx slammed for losing U.S. Olympic ice dancer's costumes just one week before Milan games start
01/02/26 10:27
Less than a week before the Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo begin, a major shipping company is under fire for misplacing an important piece of one Olympian's equipment.
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Son of NFL player who was found dead at LA homeless encampment pays heartbreaking tribute
30/01/26 09:37
The son of former Oakland Raiders and Philadelphia Eagles star Kevin Johnson is speaking out after the NFL player was found dead at a Los Angeles homeless camp at age 55.
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Under-fire NFL announcer Tony Romo reveals why he made false claims about Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift
30/01/26 07:11
NFL on CBS color commentator Tony Romo says that his infamous gaffe by calling Taylor Swift the 'wife' of Travis Kelce was not a slip of the tongue.
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Jimmy Kimmel rips Jordon Hudson in speech about Bill Belichick's Hall of Fame snub
30/01/26 05:48
Comedian Jimmy Kimmel didn't spare anything in his critique of former New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick's snub from the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
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NFL legend Rob Gronkowski spills the tea on Tom Brady's single life after Gisele Bundchen divorce
29/01/26 09:53
For years, Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski shared the field together and became close friends as they won multiple NFL titles. Now, Gronkowski is seeing a new and single side of his former QB.
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Emotional new video shows moment Drake Maye and wife Ann Michael reunited after Patriots made the Super Bowl
29/01/26 07:22
It was all smiles and celebrations for New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye and his wife Ann Michael Maye last Sunday in Denver.
USA women's soccer World Cup winner Crystal Dunn retires with emotional statement
29/01/26 05:14
A star at the club level, she made her name across 160 caps with the national team - where she scored 25 international goals as a fullback and winger and won the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup.
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Tributes pour in as popular Philadelphia sports writer dies at 43
29/01/26 04:43
He was a former editor at Deadspin before leaving along with the rest of the editorial staff in 2019 over disagreements with new management. The staff then created a new website: Defector Media.
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Hall of Fame voter finally confesses to snubbing Bill Belichick - and reveals who he chose instead
29/01/26 03:41
A voter for the Pro Football Hall of Fame revealed himself as one of the people who did not cast a ballot for Bill Belichick - but explained the complicated process leading to the decorated coach's snub.
Ex-NFL player reveals how he nearly died after drinking bleach to try and pass a drug test in college
29/01/26 02:12
Tyrann Mathieu is one of the greatest players to ever put on an LSU uniform. But his struggles with drug use led him to extreme methods to beat testing.
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49ers star who suffered horrific season-ending injury gives verdict on power station conspiracy theory
28/01/26 09:47
San Francisco 49ers star linebacker Fred Warner does not believe the conspiracy that an electrical substation is responsible for the rise of injuries to himself and his teammates.
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NFL quarterback who'd feared he'd torn his ACL gets miraculous news on his recovery
28/01/26 07:26
After being cleared of a serious injury, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Gardner Minshew has already made a full recovery ahead of free agency.
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Revealed: NFL coach's epic meltdown after being rejected for the Cleveland Browns job
28/01/26 05:48
A member of the Cleveland Browns coaching staff made a swift and angry departure after being passed over for the team's head coaching job.
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Dave Portnoy pitches radical plan to get Bill Belichick in Hall of Fame after surprise snub
28/01/26 05:25
Bill Belichick's disgraceful snub from entry into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on the first ballot has Barstool Sports president Dave Portnoy concocting ideas to honor the coach.
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Serena Williams and her husband jump to Coco Gauff's defense after behind-the-scenes meltdown
28/01/26 03:07
One of the greatest icons tennis world joined the rally around American tennis star Coco Gauff after she was spotted by cameras smashing her racket following a tough quarterfinal defeat.
New York Jets mourn death of legendary figure from their Super Bowl heyday
28/01/26 01:59
A key member of the New York Jets' front office from their heights in Super Bowl III through to the new millennium has passed away.
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OnlyFans model sparks rumors she's dating Packers star... just weeks after being linked to his bitter Bears rival
26/01/26 09:37
Recent images appear to suggest that an OnlyFans model previously romantically linked to Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is actually dating a Green Bay Packers rival.
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Stunned NFL fans rage as Shedeur Sanders is awarded 'undeserved' end of season honor
26/01/26 06:14
Sanders' selection for the honor is baffling, considering he was a third-string quarterback to start the season and he wasn't statistically dominant - throwing for just 1,400 yards.
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Stephen A. Smith blasted for giving 'worst NFL take ever' that even left his ESPN colleague embarrassed
26/01/26 05:56
'First Take' host and executive producer Stephen A. Smith is known for his bold opinions. One he shared on Monday morning may take the cake for his most outlandish.
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Patriots star reveals coach Mike Vrabel issued chilling Super Bowl threat to rein in their AFC title celebrations
26/01/26 04:44
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel isn't taking any chances when it comes to commitment to victory in Super Bowl LX.
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Olympic snowboarder Shaun White jumps over comic Shane Gillis in wild Central Park snow day moment
26/01/26 03:18
Snowboarding icon Shaun White had some fun in the winter snowstorm that slammed New York City on Sunday - hitting some big jumps in Central Park.
NFL's 'scripted' conspiracy theory resurfaces as fans find five-month old post hinting at Super Bowl 60 matchup
26/01/26 02:01
A simple pre-season NFL graphic is the latest evidence for conspiracy theorist fans who believe the league 'scripts' its season far in advance.
Resilient UConn fends off tough Villanova challenge in overtime to continue undefeated Big East run
24/01/26 09:10
JAKE FENNER IN CONNECTICUT: Dan Hurley has been hearing 'the noise'. He has keen ear for detecting it. But this time, 'the noise' has been coming from within his own fanbase.
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George Kittle plays golf with 49ers teammates just days after Achilles tear... thanks to wild $1,500 gadget
24/01/26 12:16
Despite tearing his Achilles tendon in the NFC Wild Card round of the playoffs, San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle still managed to get himself out on the golf course with his buddies.
Porn star Abella Danger gushes over Fernando Mendoza after watching Indiana QB beat her alma mater Miami in CFP final
24/01/26 04:25
Days after going viral for her appearance at the CFP National Championship game, former adult film star Abella Danger heaped praise on the man who beat her beloved Miami.
Donald Trump risks World Cup boycott as German soccer chief calls for crisis talks: 'The time has come'
24/01/26 03:04
One of the ten vice presidents of the DFB - Germany's football federation - believes national teams should consider a boycott of the 2026 FIFA World Cup due to Donald Trump.
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UFC announcer makes brutal comment moments before fighter's terrifying collapse on stage
24/01/26 12:55
Former UFC champion fighter Michael Bisping uttered some unfortunately timed commentary during a weigh-in for bantamweight star Cameron Smotherman on Friday morning.
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NBA and college sports thrown into chaos as historic winter storm crosses America
23/01/26 11:25
A major winter storm the likes of which the Eastern Seaboard hasn't seen in years is set to have a massive impact on NBA and collegiate sports this weekend.
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Raiders pay tribute to ex-NFL player Kevin Johnson, 55, as cops continue to probe his mysterious death near LA homeless camp
23/01/26 09:58
News of the mysterious death of a former NFL star has shocked the football world after his body was found at a homeless encampment in Los Angeles.
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NFL star heckled with Charlie Kirk taunts after Stephen A. Smith on-air error
23/01/26 03:31
Prior to the AFC Divisional round game between the Texans and the New England Patriots, the Foxborough faithful let the visitors hear their jeers and mocking comments.
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Ex-ESPN star Molly Qerim lands new TV role with Dana White's Zuffa Boxing after shock First Take exit
23/01/26 12:22
The boxing promotion is a joint venture between TKO - the parent company of the UFC and WWE - and Sela, a company owned by the Saudi Public Investment Fund.
NFL star heckled with cruel Charlie Kirk taunts just days after Stephen A. Smith on-air error
23/01/26 03:33
Prior to the AFC Divisional round game between the Texans and the New England Patriots, the Foxborough faithful let the visitors hear their jeers and mocking comments.
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PGA Tour golfer hints Tiger Woods is very close to making his long-awaited return
23/01/26 02:22
Woods has not competed in a tournament since the 2024 Open Championship at Royal Troon and hasn't completed a full four rounds since The Masters that same year.
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USWNT star Trinity Rodman becomes world's highest-paid women's soccer player after signing $1m-a-year deal
23/01/26 12:29
American soccer star Trinity Rodman has inked a massive new deal with the NWSL's Washington Spirit - making her the highest-paid women's footballer in the world.
Trey Songz sues Kansas City police over arrest at Chiefs game as singer claims he was 'physically assaulted'
22/01/26 11:23
American R&B singer Trey Songz is suing the Kansas City Police Department over a five-year-old incident which occurred at a Chiefs playoff game.
Radio icon Chris 'Mad Dog' Russo goes viral after botching NFL star's name in hilarious on-air moment
22/01/26 04:26
Football fans enjoyed a collective laugh after sports talk radio icon Chris 'Mad Dog' Russo poorly butchered the name of an NFL quarterback.
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First prison sentence handed out in NBA betting scandal involving Terry Rozier and Jontay Porter
22/01/26 01:23
The first conspirator in the wide-ranging gambling and point-shaving scheme which allegedly involved NBA players Terry Rozier and Jontay Porter has been sentenced to serve prison time.
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Baseball star Jung Hoo Lee detained by immigration forces at Los Angeles airport
22/01/26 02:43
A San Francisco Giants outfielder was detained by immigration officers at Los Angeles International Airport on Wednesday after arriving to the United States from his native South Korea.
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Instagram model files to dismiss lawsuit against NFL star Stefon Diggs following paternity dispute with Cardi B's boyfriend
22/01/26 01:23
The ex-girlfriend of New England Patriots star wide receiver Stefon Diggs is filing to dismiss a lawsuit over a paternity and child support claim against him.
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Chiefs 'agree deal for Eric Bieniemy to return' in move that could have huge impact on Travis Kelce's future
21/01/26 11:31
After slogging through one of the worst seasons in the Patrick Mahomes-Andy Reid era, the Kansas City Chiefs are bringing a familiar face back into the fold.
Broncos quarterback Bo Nix breaks his silence after heartbreaking injury killed his Super Bowl dream
21/01/26 10:10
After suffering an injury that ended his season prematurely, Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix has broken his silence on social media to address the ailment.
Bizarre moment John McEnroe halts Australian Open tennis commentary to rant about the New York Rangers
21/01/26 12:55
The New York Rangers are in the midst of an agonizing season of unmet potential. It's so bad, even John McEnroe was left to moan about it in the midst of his job.
New York Giants legend reveals he was left in coma during frightening health scare
21/01/26 12:28
A former New York Giants star revealed the extent of a recent health scare he dealt with - which forced him to step away from the podcast he hosts.
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NFL exec predicts AJ Brown to the Buffalo Bills in blockbuster trade amid Philadelphia Eagles misery
21/01/26 03:01
Amid trade rumors linking him with a move away from the Philadelphia Eagles, wide receiver AJ Brown is one of the hottest names on the NFL's trading block.
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Wrestler who famously beat Jerry 'The King' Lawler dead at 66
21/01/26 01:32
The wrestler had been on dialysis over issues with his kidney, but made the decision to stop his treatments weeks ago. He entered hospice care in late December, according to his sister.
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Baseball Hall of Fame 2026 inductees confirmed as two MLB legends are finally voted in
20/01/26 11:36
Of the 27 players on the ballots of voters for the Baseball Hall of Fame, only two earned enough selections to be enshrined in Cooperstown, New York this summer.
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LeBron James and Nike slammed for 'disgraceful' Martin Luther King shoe to mark MLK day
20/01/26 11:12
Sportswear giant Nike attempted to honor the legacy of Dr Martin Luther King Jr by producing a special sneaker influenced by his life to be worn by LeBron James.
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Tom Brady opens up on the toll divorce from Gisele took on him
18/01/26 06:00
FOX Sports analyst and seven-time Super Bowl winning quarterback Tom Brady opened up about his tough final season in the NFL - and the toll it took on his marriage to Gisele Bundchen.
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Devastated Josh Allen bursts into tears in press conference after crushing Bills playoff defeat
18/01/26 05:45
Josh Allen has been eliminated from the playoffs for the seventh time in his career. The emotions of coming up short got to him at the podium of his press conference.
NFL fans fume Bills-Broncos was 'rigged' as controversial late call sparks debate: 'Completely scripted'
18/01/26 04:40
NFL fans are debating long into the evening over a controversial interception at the end of the AFC Divisional round game between the Denver Broncos and the Buffalo Bills.
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Kevin Stefanski lands Atlanta Falcons job less than two weeks after being fired by the Cleveland Browns
18/01/26 02:56
The Atlanta Falcons are moving toward hiring former Cleveland Browns coach Kevin Stefanski as their new head coach, according to multiple reports.
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Broncos troll Josh Allen over viral Hailee Steinfeld photo before eliminating him from NFL playoffs
18/01/26 01:39
Steinfeld, who recently married to Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, snapped a flick of her 'dabbing' after Denver won Super Bowl 50.
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High school ref savaged by fans after bizarrely throwing himself to the ground
17/01/26 11:12
A official calling a girl's high school basketball game in Kansas utterly embarrassed himself by flopping to the floor - with fans roasting him on the internet.
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Buffalo Bills star knocked out cold after sickening helmet-to-helmet collision within seconds of NFL playoff game
17/01/26 10:07
Buffalo Bills linebacker Dorian Williams has been ruled out of his team's AFC Divisional round playoff game against the Denver Broncos after taking a rough hit to the head.
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Jason Kelce admits he was shocked by how 'deceitful' mom Donna was on The Traitors
16/01/26 03:36
Both Travis and Jason Kelce were impressed by the performance of their mother, Donna Kelce, in the latest season of the American version of 'The Traitors'.
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Forgotten NFL quarterback escapes to Cabo with his glamorous wife after anonymous season
16/01/26 12:42
After being left behind on the Miami Dolphins bench for nearly the entire season, quarterback Zach Wilson took some time to re-charge with a lavish vacation.
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Tom Brady opens up on the toll his divorce from Gisele Bundchen took on him in his final NFL season
16/01/26 03:23
FOX Sports analyst and seven-time Super Bowl winning quarterback Tom Brady opened up about his tough final season in the NFL - and the toll it took on his marriage to Gisele Bundchen.
Ryan Lochte moves in with stunning new girlfriend after newly sober Olympian's bombshell divorce
16/01/26 12:40
Olympic Gold medalist swimmer Ryan Lochte is taking the relationship with his new girlfriend to the next level.
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Patrick Mahomes outlines bold plan to return from torn ACL sooner than anyone expected
15/01/26 09:59
Mahomes suffered the gruesome knee injury in a game against the Los Angeles Chargers. While his season officially came to an end on the field, he is working hard off it to make a quick comeback.
Dejected Jalen Hurts' three-word message to Eagles coach Nick Sirianni caught on camera after playoff exit
15/01/26 03:32
Despite losing a heartbreaker at home in the NFC Wild Card, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts hasn't had his confidence dinged.
Luigi Mangione's cousin signs soccer contract to Brooklyn FC
15/01/26 11:50
As Luigi Mangione sits in a New York cell awaiting the latest development in his murder trial, a relative of his is moving to the same city for an entirely different purpose.
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John Harbaugh ultima el acuerdo para convertirse en entrenador de los Giants tras una única entrevista cara a cara
15/01/26 09:31
John Harbaugh fue despedido tras 18 años y una Super Bowl ganada con los Baltimore Ravens. Desde su despido, solo ha concedido una entrevista cara a cara.
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John Harbaugh is finalizing deal to become Giants head coach after just one face-to-face interview
15/01/26 05:04
John Harbaugh was fired after 18 years and one Super Bowl win with the Baltimore Ravens. Since his dismissal, he's taken just one face-to-face interview, but that's apparently all he needed.
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Tom Brady plays coy after being asked about New Year's Eve flirtation with Alix Earle
15/01/26 04:01
After being caught on camera schmoozing with social media star Alix Earle, seven-time Super Bowl champion quarterback Tom Brady is re-focusing on other areas of his life.
Kai Trump and mom Vanessa get glammed up for Tiger Woods' 50th birthday bash
15/01/26 01:18
GREG WOODFIELD IN PALM BEACH - Golfer Kai Trump, the granddaughter of President Trump, posted some pics of as she got ready for Tiger Woods' 50th birthday celebration.
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Luigi Mangione's cousin signs soccer contract in Brooklyn a year after UnitedHealthcare killing in Manhattan
15/01/26 01:08
As Luigi Mangione sits in a New York cell awaiting the latest development in his murder trial, a relative of his is moving to the same city for an entirely different purpose.
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LeBron James distances himself from Rich Paul after agent pushed for Lakers to trade his client's teammates
15/01/26 12:03
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is separating himself from comments made by his agent, Rich Paul, about a potential move the franchise should make.
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Doorbell camera captures shocking moment NFL star's car flips in horror crash
14/01/26 11:30
A doorbell camera has captured the moment when a car belonging to Cincinnati Bengals star Cam Taylor-Britt flipped in a shocking and terrifying crash.
Jameis Winston stuns Kelce brothers by revealing he gave up sex for an entire NFL season... with incredible results
14/01/26 09:59
New York Giants quarterback Jameis Winston spilled a little too much personal tea when talking about the greatest season of his career.
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