Jake Fenner - US Sports Reporter

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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Tennessee Titans provide update on medical condition of sideline worker who had his leg snapped by quarterback Will Levis

16/10/24 09:01

The condition of a man working on the sidelines who was injured in a collision with Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis has now been revealed. The incident occurred in the first half of Sunday's game between the Indianapolis Colts and the Tennessee Titans - with the worker being identified as Brian Robb. In a statement to DailyMail.com, a spokesperson for the team confirmed that Robb broke his leg in the incident, and had surgery to repair the damage on Tuesday. He is expected to make a full recovery....read

NFL referees slammed for making Jets-Bills game 'unwatchable'
15/10/24 03:53
NFL fans were up in arms over Monday Night Football between the New York Jets and the Buffalo Bills.
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WNBA star Breanna Stewart and her wife receive disgusting homophobic letter telling them to 'both die'
15/10/24 02:43
The wife of New York Liberty superstar Breanna Stewart received a viciously homophobic email which she reported to New York City Police - and this doesn't appear to be the first time.
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce both left speechless after watching Yankees star Juan Soto hit a home run
15/10/24 01:40
Taylor Swift spent a chilly evening in The Bronx to watch the New York Yankees in the postseason - and she was treated to a fireworks show in the form of a Juan Soto solo shot to take the lead.
Pete Rose 911 call shows staff at his luxury building tried to check on him hours before he was found dead
15/10/24 12:10
Audio of a 9-1-1 call on the day that Pete Rose was found dead at his Las Vegas apartment has been released days after the baseball great's passing in his Las Vegas home at the age of 83.
Ravens fan brutally knocks out Commanders rival and attacks another during wild brawl
14/10/24 09:15
Police in Baltimore are looking for more information after a video has gone viral of a Ravens fan brutally punching two Washington Commanders fans after a win on Sunday.
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The curse of Sabrina Carpenter: How pop star's outfit choices have doomed sports teams around the world
13/10/24 11:12
If you hope that your team can Taste success this year, you may be best off asking Sabrina Carpenter to Please Please Please not wear your jersey. Otherwise, you may be left with Slim Pickins.
Lionel Messi is nominated for MLS' MVP award, but should he be? Our writers debate whether the Inter Miami star deserves to win
12/10/24 03:05
After only featuring 18 times so far for Miami in the regular season, many believe Messi is not deserving of an award handed to MLS' best player over the course of an entire campaign.
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Chiefs WAG gives Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce advice on how to make their relationship work
11/10/24 08:52
One of the wives of a member of the Kansas City Chiefs players cannot help but look at the romance between Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift with joy as their relationship passes one year.
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Former NBA star's twins pick the same school to begin college basketball careers
11/10/24 05:51
In one of the biggest recruiting decisions of the year in college basketball, the twin sons of a former two-time NBA All-Star have decided to follow in their father's footsteps for their choice of college.
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NFL fans slam Al Michaels for his commentary during the 49ers' win over the Seahawks
11/10/24 04:31
Amazon NFL commentator Al Michaels was roasted on social media for his lack of enthusiasm in calling a key play in the game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Seattle Seahawks.
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WNBA makes major change for next season to capitalize on Caitlin Clark's impact
11/10/24 02:32
After having the most successful regular season in the history of the league thanks to rookies like Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark, the WNBA is looking to capitalize on its popularity by growing.
Stephen A. Smith claims it's 'nonsense' that Aaron Rodgers was unaware of plans to fire Robert Saleh
11/10/24 01:06
Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers may have told the world that he had nothing to do with the firing of team head coach Robert Saleh, but Stephen A. Smith isn't having any of it.
Patriots scandals through the years: From deflategate to playing with murderers, Jabrill Peppers' arrest is just the latest New England controversy
11/10/24 11:40
If you ask any American football fan outside of the six states in the far northeast of the country, the New England Patriots are the embodiment of scandal in the NFL.
Ex-USMNT star suspended as coach of USL team amid allegations of harassment, retaliation and hostility towards his players
10/10/24 06:41
Former United States midfielder Jermaine Jones has been suspended from coaching through the end of the 2024 USL League One season after an investigation.
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MLB team put up for sale by billionaire owners
10/10/24 04:59
According to Sportico, the team has retained investment bank Allen & Company to explore a sale of the franchise. The owners informed staff Thursday.
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NFL star David Montgomery reveals online abuse from fantasy football managers left him contemplating suicide
10/10/24 03:59
A star running back in the NFL decided to open up on a dark time early on in his career where he contemplated suicide ahead of Thursday - which marks World Mental Health Day.
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Buccaneers' Raymond James Stadium left flooded by Hurricane Milton after NFL team fled Tampa Bay
10/10/24 03:05
Raymond James Stadium, home of the NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers, has been flooded after being hit by Hurricane Milton as seen in footage from inside the venue making the rounds on social media.
Jason Kelce proposes major NFL rule change
10/10/24 01:18
The ESPN analyst proposed a major rule change on the latest 'New Heights' episode. His brother, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, didn't quite agree with his brother's stance.
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Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift break silence amid speculation they're engaged
09/10/24 08:42
Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift have hit back at 'unfounded speculation' that they are engaged after rumors started to pile up following a gaffe made by Monday Night Football commentator Troy Aikman.
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Travis Kelce and brother Jason leave fans in tears with filthy NFL locker room revelations
09/10/24 05:18
Travis and Jason Kelce have joked about media members catching players in the nude in locker rooms across the NFL - with teams controversially looking to curb access.
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NHL player accidentally smacks ref with stick while he was reacting to a Florida rival
09/10/24 03:57
The Boston Bruins had a rough start to their season as the NHL opened the 2024-25 campaign on Tuesday. It was made worse when forward Max Jones inadvertently smacked a linesman.
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Jason Kelce jokingly takes credit for brother Travis' return to form in Chiefs win over Saints
09/10/24 03:01
Both of the Kelce brothers showed up to work at Arrowhead Stadium on Monday night - with one playing in the game and the other watching on as a commentator.
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'Shocked' Kyle Shanahan reveals his first words to Robert Saleh after he was fired by the New York Jets
09/10/24 01:16
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan says he's reached out to his former defensive coordinator and axed New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh after his sudden firing on Tuesday.
Devin White posts cryptic messages to social media amid sudden Philadelphia Eagles exit
08/10/24 10:22
The Devin White experiment for the Philadelphia Eagles has ended much sooner than any fan of the team may have anticipated.
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Georgia football player Colbie Young arrested on battery and assault on unborn child charges after argument with his ex-girlfriend
08/10/24 05:20
University of Georgia football star Colbie Young has been arrested on Tuesday morning on misdemeanor charges of battery and assault of an unborn child.
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Brother of Saints star livid after wide receiver was barely used in first half of loss to the Chiefs
08/10/24 04:14
Following Monday night's 26-13 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, some fans of the New Orleans Saints are wondering why a key piece of their offense wasn't more heavily involved.
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MLB legend Luis Tiant dies aged 83
08/10/24 02:39
A legendary pitcher whose career spanned 19 seasons, has died at the age of 83 according to WBZ News Boston.
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Caitlin Clark to switch to different sport in exciting WNBA offseason plans
07/10/24 09:00
Indiana Fever rookie guard Caitlin Clark is trading in the court for the links this offseason. Clark revealed on Monday that she'll be participating in the pro-am at The Annika driven by Gainbridge.
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Caitlin Clark makes loyalty to Kansas City Chiefs very clear with cheeky swipe at ex-teammate
07/10/24 08:02
Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark poked fun at one of her former Iowa women's basketball teammates - all while making it clear which NFL team she supports.
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Who is Jabrill Peppers? Inside heartbreaking childhood of $30m Patriots safety - whose dad went to jail when he was 7 and brother was shot dead
07/10/24 05:55
The shocking news out of Massachusetts on Monday morning saw New England Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers accused of being at the center of a serious crime.
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NFL analyst rips Tom Brady's performance in the Fox booth
07/10/24 04:03
Former FOX Sports pundit Skip Bayless had a less-than-complimentary view of Tom Brady's color commentary abilities - coining a new nickname in the process.
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Tom Brady earns brutal nickname as NFL analyst rips the legend's performance in the Fox booth again
07/10/24 03:38
Former FOX Sports pundit Skip Bayless had a less-than-complimentary view of Tom Brady's color commentary abilities - coining a new nickname in the process.
Jets head coach Robert Saleh provides major injury update on Aaron Rodgers after London loss
07/10/24 02:15
New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh provided an injury update to franchise quarterback Aaron Rodgers following an injury.
Gardner Minshew caught in disgusting act live on TV after being benched in disastrous game
07/10/24 01:01
After a disastrous day for the Las Vegas Raiders quarterback, he was benched for backup Aidan O'Connell in the team's 34-18 loss to the divisional rival Denver Broncos.
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Kirk Cousins performs hilarious celebration after setting franchise record in Atlanta Falcons' dramatic overtime win over Buccaneers
04/10/24 04:33
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins needed to be taught how to 'Swag Surf' in the run up to Thursday night's contest against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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Brittany Mahomes posts a cryptic message to Instagram after Donald Trump endorsement backlash and Taylor Swift feud rumors
04/10/24 03:57
With Brittany Mahomes caught in the middle in a beef between her friend and her presidential candidate of choice, she posted a cryptic message on her Instagram story.
Rory McIlroy's wife Erica Stoll supports him at Carnoustie months on from divorce U-turn as he shares laugh with LIV Golf boss Yasir Al-Rumayyan
04/10/24 01:30
As Rory McIlroy played the links of Carnoustie in Scotland at this week's Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, he was cheered on by a friendly face behind the ropes.
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Seattle Storm blasted over 'distasteful' tweet just minutes after WNBA team's rookie suffers horrifying knee injury
04/10/24 12:28
The Seattle Storm drew the ire of their fans after posting a tweet about Nika Muhl's fashion sense moments after the rookie guard went down with a serious knee injury.
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Stephen A. Smith's brutal nickname from ESPN colleagues 'revealed' amid analyst's hunt for new $25million-a-year contract
03/10/24 11:07
With a contract extension likely to come soon for Stephen A. Smith, his ESPN co-workers have reportedly coined a dastardly new nickname for the 'First Take' host.
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WNBA rookie suffers horrifying knee injury and is taken off on a stretcher while playing in Turkey
03/10/24 09:46
Seattle Storm rookie Nika Muhl suffered a torn ACL and will miss the rest of the European season after playing overseas in Turkey for Besiktas in the FIBA SuperCup women title game against Fenerbahce.
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Rashee Rice's mom was accused of stealing months before alleged theft of a neighbor's Chappell Roan package last week
03/10/24 08:48
It was reported that Marsha Kearney had been accused of swiping a parcel from her neighbor's porch Sunday. However, it had now been revealed that it wasn't the first time this year.
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Kansas City Chiefs provide major update on Rashee Rice after the wide receiver was carted off injured
03/10/24 08:08
Rice was injured during last Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Chargers after taking a low-hit from his own quarterback, Patrick Mahomes, who missed a tackle.
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Tyreek Hill responds to rumors of a Kansas City reunion with Patrick Mahomes as the Dolphins wide receiver hits slump
03/10/24 04:09
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill is not expecting to go anywhere any time soon, despite his team's recent struggles and his issue with racking up yardage in recent contests.
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Leo Messi appears emotional after Inter Miami's Supporters' Shield win before WILDLY celebrating 46th trophy of his career
03/10/24 04:04
Following the 3-2 win in Ohio, Messi appeared to contain his emotions while waiting for the trophy ceremony. The 2022 FIFA World Cup winner was red in the face as he spoke to Luis Suarez on the pitch.
Lionel Messi guides Inter Miami to second trophy of MLS club's history as they seal Supporters' Shield in fiery 3-2 win over Columbus Crew
03/10/24 02:00
The boots of Lionel Messi produced magic once again as the Argentine bagged two goals to help Inter Miami defeat the Columbus Crew 3-2 - securing the Supporters Shield for the Herons.
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Chiefs star Rashee Rice's mom accused of stealing neighbor's Chappell Roan package - hours after WR was carted off in huge injury blow
02/10/24 11:32
Rashee Rice's mother, Marsha Kearney, is being accused of stealing a neighbor's package that contained Chappell Roan records just hours after her son went down with an injury.
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Former NBA star Matt Barnes accused of lying to Kamala Harris about KKK by Jason Whitlock
02/10/24 11:18
In a video posted to YouTube, controversial conservative pundit Jason Whitlock has accused former NBA player Matt Barnes of lying to Vice President Kamala Harris in a recent interview.
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Tyrese Haliburton accuses Caitlin Clark critics of 'taking from her' as he opens up on 'growing pretty close' to the WNBA star
02/10/24 09:25
Indiana Pacers star guard Tyrese Haliburton opened up on his friendship with Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark after the rookie finished up her first season in the WNBA.
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WNBA coach Becky Hammon RIPS into star Kelsey Plum as Las Vegas Aces drop second game to New York Liberty
02/10/24 04:38
The reigning, two-time WNBA champion Las Vegas Aces have their backs against the wall following a Game 2 defeat at the hands of the New York Liberty in the semifinals.
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NBA star drops major Kamala Harris interview revelation - after quizzing VP on marijuana
02/10/24 03:32
Matt Barnes and his co-host, fellow former NBAer Stephen Jackson, conducted a roughly 45 minute interview with Harris on their 'All the Smoke' podcast .
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Arizona Diamondbacks owner brutally labels a new signing his team's 'biggest mistake this season' after tough year
02/10/24 12:26
Just a season ago, the Arizona Diamondbacks made a shocking run to the World Series and looked to repeat that success through key additions to the roster.
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Aaron Rodgers gives vital update after suffering knee injury in Jets' loss to Broncos
01/10/24 10:47
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers said that he's feeling the effects of the hits he's taking, but isn't concerned about missing any playing time.
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Pete Rose's cause of death REVEALED after baseball legend passed away at age of 83
01/10/24 08:56
Major League Baseball legend and the sport's all-time hits leader Pete Rose passed away on Monday and his cause of death has now been revealed.
Tyreek Hill screams at Dolphins staff in furious sideline meltdown during loss to Titans
01/10/24 04:29
As the concussed quarterback Tua Tagovailoa continues to sit on the sidelines while recovering from a hit, wide receiver Tyreek Hill has struggled with his production lately.
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Rob Schneider blasted over tribute to Dikembe Mutombo after NBA legend's death
01/10/24 03:29
Rob Schneider is drawing backlash for a backhanded tribute to NBA legend Dikembe Mutombo - with the comedian using the former 7-footer's death to push his anti-vax agenda.
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Travis Kelce's stance on girlfriend Taylor Swift attending every Chiefs game revealed in resurfaced clip
01/10/24 02:17
Despite the absence of his superstar girlfriend, Taylor Swift, from recent NFL games that he's playing in, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce says he doesn't need her to be there all the time.
Tributes pour in for MLB legend Pete Rose after baseball's all-time hits leader passes away at age 83
01/10/24 01:07
In the wake of the death of all-time baseball great Pete Rose, tributes to one of the sport's most decorated and complicated players have begun pouring in.
Christian McCaffrey suffers major injury blow as concerning update emerges after 49ers star's Germany treatment trip
30/09/24 11:23
San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey is suffering from bilateral Achilles tendinitis - meaning he is dealing with the medical issue in both of his legs.
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LeBron James' high school basketball jersey sells for $1.3m at star-studded auction
30/09/24 10:15
A basketball jersey worn by a high-school-aged LeBron James has reportedly broken records after being sold at auction. The item was worn by the NBA icon for a photoshoot back in 2002.
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Spike Lee gets into bizarre trash-talking altercation with WNBA star Kelsey Plum at Aces-Liberty playoff game
30/09/24 09:02
New York basketball superfan and film director Spike Lee has been seen on the sidelines of countless Knicks games through the years. On Sunday, he swapped an NBA court for the WNBA.
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Baltimore Orioles rookie, 20, celebrates MLB playoff berth with adorable non-alcoholic setup as teammates pop champagne bottles
25/09/24 04:29
The Baltimore Orioles have officially clinched a berth in the postseason after beating the New York Yankees 5-3 - and celebrations began immediately.
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Jerry Jones breaks his silence on Dallas Cowboys awful start to the season
25/09/24 03:40
Fans of the Dallas Cowboys are disappointed after their poor start to the 2024 season - and fingers are being pointed at owner Jerry Jones.
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Watch the moment Robert Kraft buys signed Tom Brady rookie card for $120k while legendary QB sits next to him at auction
25/09/24 01:58
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft purchased a gem mint condition Tom Brady rookie card for $120,000 at a Sotheby's auction in New York City on Tuesday evening.
I got paired with a Hollywood A-lister for a round of golf on vacation... and he covered my entire weekend tab
25/09/24 12:50
A random act of kindness from a stranger - and a Hollywood A-lister at that - gave one Reddit user a story that will stick with him for a lifetime.
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Woman at center of Brett Favre sexting scandal takes brutal swipe at NFL legend after shock Parkinson's diagnosis
24/09/24 11:11
The news of NFL icon Brett Favre being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease has not been met with universal compassion - especially from one woman harrassed by him.
Fans go wild for NFL Red Zone host Scott Hanson's 'incredible' home TV set-up
24/09/24 10:18
NFL RedZone host Scott Hanson has been bringing fans 'seven hours of commercial free football' for countless Sundays - showing multiple games throughout the league.
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Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell discovers who leaked his address and forced him to move out of $4.5million mansion
24/09/24 09:09
Campbell and his family surprisingly listed their Michigan five-bedroom, seven-bathroom home in the Detroit suburb of Bloomfield Hills for sale for $4.5million due to security concerns.
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The grim playoff stat that will worry Bengals fans as shock Commanders defeat leaves them 0-3
24/09/24 04:48
It's panic button time for fans of the Cincinnati Bengals after their crushing and shocking Monday Night Football defeat to the Washington Commanders.
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Donna Kelce reveals why Taylor Swift and son Travis are perfect for each other as she attends Grotesquerie premiere
24/09/24 04:16
Donna Kelce, the mother of Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, revealed why she believes he's found the perfect match in the form of pop superstar Taylor Swift.
LeBron James left in awe of Josh Allen as Bills quarterback DESTROYS the Jaguars with four first-half touchdowns
24/09/24 03:11
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen went on a tear on Monday Night Football - with LeBron James even chiming in to praise the signal caller.
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NFL fans fume at Patrick Mahomes after 'sickening' decision in the dying moments of Chiefs' win over Falcons
24/09/24 02:00
NFL fans were left outraged by a 'sickening decision' by Patrick Mahomes at the end of the Kansas City Chiefs' win over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday night.
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49ers dealt Brock Purdy blow as injury nightmare continues - while Christian McCaffrey jets to Germany to see specialist
23/09/24 11:42
A string of injuries have turned setbacks into nightmares for the San Francisco 49ers as concerns for multiple starters have left them hoping for their fortunes to turn.
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Justin Fields fuels dating rumors as stunning Instagram model turns up to watch him play
23/09/24 10:53
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields may have had someone special cheering him on in the stands on Sunday.
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Joe Burrow arrives for Commanders vs Bengals in stylish cream and pink outfit as Cincinnati seeks first win of the season
23/09/24 10:08
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow has made his way to Paycor Stadium in Ohio prior to his team's Monday Night Football matchup.
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NFL rookies leave fans feeling 'so old' after hilariously trying to identify 90s items
23/09/24 09:11
A video of Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookies trying to identify items commonly used throughout the 1990s has social media users feeling old after watching it.
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Michael Jordan FINALLY finds a buyer for his $15m Chicago mansion - after trying to sell abandoned property for 12 YEARS
18/09/24 01:44
After sitting on the market for 12 years, it appears that Michael Jordan's Chicago-area mansion has finally found a buyer.
Miami Dolphins put concussed quarterback Tua Tagovailoa on injured reserve... as he continues to weigh up his NFL future
17/09/24 08:06
Tua Tagovailoa has been placed on injured reserve and will miss at least the next four NFL games after suffering the third concussion of his NFL career.
Shedeur Sanders' trash-talking exchange with rival quarterback caught on hot mic as Colorado QB refused to shake his hand
17/09/24 07:48
This year, we saw a repeat of the Rocky Mountain Showdown that had a similar level of hype to last year's meeting between Colorado and Colorado State.
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Cal Berkeley football fans poke republican-leaning Florida State supporters ahead of game as they take over social media with 'woke agenda' memes
17/09/24 05:58
After starting the season 3-0, fans of the California Berkeley's football team have taken to posting endless memes about spreading the 'woke agenda' ahead of playing Florida State.
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