Alex Raskin, US Sports News Editor

Long-time New York-based sportswriter and editor who has covered everything from heavyweight title fights to Super Bowls. Served as a beat writer focused on the NFL, NBA, NHL, boxing and Major League Baseball for outlets such as The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, MLB.com, Vice Sports and NJ.com. A graduate of Alfred University, Alex has also served as sports editor for the Wellsville Daily Reporter. He has worked as Daily Mail's US Sports News Editor since 2017.

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Eagles hero Hollis Thomas slammed for dating ex-wife of former Philadelphia NFL star Brent Celek

27/03/26 12:02

A budding romance between a former Eagles player and the ex-wife of another retired Philadelphia football star has offended one of sports loudest voices, Craig Carton....read

Taylor Swift pays heartfelt tribute to Olympic hero Alysa Liu during award acceptance speech
27/03/26 04:47
Travis Kelce wasn't the only award-winning athlete sharing the spotlight with Taylor Swift at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards. Alysa Liu found herself being showered with praise by Swift.
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Motorsport stars make miracle escape after car is 'engulfed in flames' as driver's husband breaks down in tears reliving horrifying ordeal
27/03/26 02:33
The off-road race drivers whose car became 'engulfed in flames' after a fuel cell exploded have been pictured from their hospital beds following the horrific ordeal in Mexico.
Donald Trump says Tiger Woods will NOT be playing at The Masters in bombshell claim about golf legend
27/03/26 12:59
Tiger Woods will not be competing at the upcoming Masters, according to President Donald Trump, who made the claim during a guest appearance on a cable news show.
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MLB star Alec Bohm sues his own PARENTS for more than $1million in shocking case
27/03/26 12:33
The parents of Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm used limited liability companies to funnel millions of dollars out of his financial accounts, according to a lawsuit.
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New details emerge after man 'lured NFL and NBA stars into sex-trafficking scam by posing as porn star'
26/03/26 11:01
NFL player agents have reportedly received a memo from the union notifying them about a fraud and sex-trafficking ring that targeted professional football and basketball players.
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Donald Trump takes credit for Olympics banning trans athletes from competing in LA 2028 Games
26/03/26 09:34
President Donald Trump deserves credit for the International Olympic Committee's decision to ban transgender athletes from women's sports, according to press secretary Karoline Leavitt.
MLB legend Barry Bonds reveals shocking way he SNUBBED the Yankees in move that changed baseball forever
26/03/26 12:59
With the New York Yankees easily shutting out the San Francisco Giants, 7-0, Netflix's Opening Day broadcast was instead highlighted by an epic revelation from Barry Bonds.
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Top March Madness coach gives abrupt response to claims he's about to walk out on his team
26/03/26 12:04
Some jobs are simply too big to ignore, and the vacancy atop North Carolina's men's basketball program is proving to be exactly that for coaches in the NCAA Tournament.
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Yankees and Giants fans fixate on 'awful' and 'irritating' scorebug in Netflix's Opening Day broadcast
26/03/26 02:57
Netflix received an education in digital graphics from baseball fans during Wednesday's season opener between the New York Yankees and San Francisco Giants .
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Beloved NHL reporter and her three children are formally identified as officials give update on horrific fire
26/03/26 12:58
The authorities are still investigating what caused the fire that killed Pierce, 38, and her children Hudson, 8, Cayden, 7, and Avery, 4.
Baseball fans hail 'greatest national anthem of all time' ahead of Yankees-Giants on MLB opening night
26/03/26 12:23
The Yankees traveled to the San Francisco Giants to raise the curtain on the new season and retired US serviceman Generald Wilson was given the honor of singing The Star-Spangled Banner.
Baseball fans fume over Netflix's 'absurd' coverage of MLB opener between Yankees and Giants
26/03/26 12:05
Major League Baseball's opener was met with widespread criticism on Wednesday as scores of fans came to realize the New York Yankees-San Francisco Giants game was being streamed.
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NFL fans in meltdown as Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes shares stunning update from torn ACL rehab
25/03/26 10:25
Patrick Mahomes posted footage of himself working out online, which prompted a major reaction among NFL and Kansas City Chiefs fans just months after his season-ending knee injury.
Ohio State standout and ex-NFL player gets five years in prison for killing a man in 2025 drunk-driving crash
25/03/26 09:14
A former Ohio State football star who had a brief NFL career has been sentenced to at least five years in prison for the 2025 car crash that killed a 24-year-old man in Dublin, Ohio.
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Heartwarming moment MLB manager tells journeyman pitcher he made the team during in-game mound visit
24/03/26 04:10
Not all mound visits are bad for pitchers, as Texas Rangers right-hander Carter Baumler learned during an exhibition appearance on Monday.
Travis Kelce gets surprise 'congrats' from Patrick Mahomes as he's signing new '$57m' Chiefs deal
24/03/26 02:13
An enthusiastic Patrick Mahomes was congratulating Travis Kelce on his new contract extension before the Kansas City Chiefs tight end was even done signing the contract.
Yale athletic director created 'culture of fear' at the school, ex-hockey coach claims in bombshell letter
24/03/26 12:53
Longtime Yale men's hockey coach Keith Allain has written a letter to school president Maurine McInnis, accusing athletic director Victoria Chun of creating a 'toxic environment.'
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Pro cornhole player with no arms or legs facing murder charges after 'shooting passenger in car,' cops say
23/03/26 10:06
A quadruple amputee and professional cornhole player has been arrested for allegedly shooting and killing another man during an argument in La Pata, Maryland.
Joe Rogan blasts 'gimmick' UFC White House fight night but says he will be there for Donald Trump reunion
23/03/26 09:11
UFC announcer Joe Rogan will be in attendance for the MMA promotion's June event on the White House's south lawn, but don't mistake his presence for approval.
Fundraiser for husband after death of wife and 3 children in fire
23/03/26 01:00
With tributes pouring in for NHL reporter Jessi Pierce and her three children after the tragic house fire that claimed their lives on Saturday, a fundraiser has now been launched to benefit her husband.
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Kansas coach Bill Self sidesteps questions on future amid health concerns after March Madness exit
23/03/26 12:56
Kansas coach Bill Self is facing an uncertain future following his Jayhawks' season-ending loss to St. John's on Saturday in the NCAA Tournament. 'I've gone through some stuff off the court,' he said.
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NASCAR's top owner Michael Jordan celebrates driver Tyler Reddick's fourth win of the year on pit row
23/03/26 03:47
What was true for much of the 1990s in the NBA can also be said about the ongoing NASCAR season: Michael Jordan's team is in first place thanks to driver Tyler Reddick.
Fundraiser launched for NHL reporter Jessi Pierce's husband after she died with their kids in house fire
23/03/26 02:54
With tributes pouring in for NHL reporter Jessi Pierce and her three children after the tragic house fire that claimed their lives on Saturday, a fundraiser has now been launched to benefit her husband.
Carlos Alcaraz stunned in Miami as rising tennis star becomes sixth American to beat No. 1 player since 2015
22/03/26 11:22
A month after beating world's No. 23 Tommy Paul to win the Delray Beach Open title, the 25-year-old Sebastian Korda has scored the win of a lifetime, beating Carlos Alcaraz in Miami.
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American tennis star accuses French player of sliding into her DMs to flirt as he issues furious denial
22/03/26 10:44
An American tennis star accused a French player of trying to flirt with her, only for him to issue a furious denial and attack a cable network for airing her comments.
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Kevin Durant passes Michael Jordan and LeBron James breaks another major record on historic night in NBA
22/03/26 04:50
Saturday proved to be a historic night in the NBA for both Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and his long-time rival, Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant.
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Logan Paul slammed for disrespecting Tom Brady and taunting Team USA at flag football game
22/03/26 03:01
Wrestler and social media influencer Logan Paul initially appeared to get the last laugh in his war of words with Tom Brady , that is, until football fans chimed in on social media.
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Bengals' Joe Burrow spotted with glamorous SI model again as rumored romance appears to be back on
22/03/26 01:41
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow and Sports Illustrated swimsuit model Olivia Ponton appear to be back together after being spotted following a flag football game.
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Stephen A. Smith loses it on Donald Trump after 'disgusting' post about 'veteran Purple Heart recipient'
22/03/26 12:30
Stephen A. Smith recently put his presidential ambitions aside, but that couldn't stop him from reacting to Donald Trump's stunning social media post on Saturday.
North Carolina to review basketball coach Hubert Davis' performance after Tar Heels' March Madness upset loss
21/03/26 10:14
One of the most celebrated coaching positions in sports could soon become available after a stunning March Madness upset in Greenville on Thursday.
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Tom Brady, NFL stars and Logan Paul get humbled by Team USA flag football team as Rob Gronkowski shows his age
21/03/26 08:52
The inaugural Fanatics Flag Football Classic in Los Angeles quickly proved to be a humbling experience for both NFL stars and WWE wrestler Logan Paul.
Stephen A. Smith names American city that should get an NBA team over Seattle
18/03/26 08:57
Once thought to have the most dedicated fan base in the NBA, Seattle is reportedly in the running for another team 18 years after the SuperSonics moved to Oklahoma City to become the Thunder.
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Florida home given up by ex-NFL star Antonio Brown during his bankruptcy troubles is listed for $4million
18/03/26 08:44
Antonio Brown's former home is on the market in Florida two years after he filed for bankruptcy and nine months after he was charged with second-degree attempted murder in the state.
Ex-NFL star calls out league's lack of mental health support after former teammate's tragic death
18/03/26 05:51
Retired NFL wide receiver AJ Green is pushing for the NFL to do more to address mental health issues among players, particularly those battling physical ailments.
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Tense moment NBA great confronts podcast producer on live broadcast after catching him mocking his speech impediment
18/03/26 04:49
Former University of Cincinnati star and retired NBA player Kenyon Martin has publicly humiliated a podcast producer over a video mocking the former All-Star's speech impediment.
Ex-NFL star elected as head of players' association months after resigning in scandal
18/03/26 03:18
The NFL Players Association has named retired offensive lineman JC Tretter as its next executive director just months after he resigned in scandal, saying he didn't 'have anything left.'
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Yankees legend Derek Jeter fires back at Aaron Judge and hits out at his controversial World Series claims
18/03/26 03:07
Legendary New York Yankees captain Derek Jeter has fired back over disparaging comments about the World Series from current major league stars, such as his successor, Aaron Judge .
Star Chicago White Sox prospect: I was headed to the majors but catastrophic side effects from a FORCED Covid vaccine ruined my life and career... now I'm suing for millions
18/03/26 12:55
Now a $19-an-hour Lululemon sales associate, he is suing the White Sox and Major League Baseball over allegations of discrimination and negligence.
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Staggering amount Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani will earn in 2026 from his off-field deals alone
17/03/26 08:50
Reigning National League MVP Shohei Ohtani should be able to feed himself in spite of his heavily backloaded $700 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Buffalo Bills reach major milestone in construction of their $2.1 billion stadium as new footage emerges
17/03/26 06:38
The Buffalo Bills are expected to unveil 62,000-seat Highmark Stadium some time this July. The Bills will then play preseason and regular season games there in 2026.
Elite basketball recruit undergoes emergency back surgery after being hurt in car crash on her way to school
17/03/26 04:37
An elite college basketball recruit is facing a lengthy recovery after undergoing back surgery following a horrific car crash. Doctors are saying the surgery was a success.
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Canada's men's hockey GM is stepping down
17/03/26 02:56
Canadian hockey is looking for new management on the men's team after last month's devastating overtime defeat to rival Team USA in the gold-medal game at the Milan Cortina Games.
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Canadian men's hockey chief quits after getting humiliated by the US at the Winter Olympics
17/03/26 01:33
Canadian hockey is looking for new management on the men's team after last month's devastating overtime defeat to rival Team USA in the gold-medal game at the Milan Cortina Games.
Felon indicted for 'posing as porn star to phish NFL and NBA stars in sex-trafficking scheme' from behind bars
16/03/26 07:02
A Georgia felon is facing federal sex-trafficking, identity theft and computer fraud charges for allegedly posing as an online porn star from behind bars to target NFL and NBA stars in a phishing scam.
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Revealed: Behind-the-scenes rift that forced Super Bowl-winning Seattle Seahawks star to the Chiefs
15/03/26 08:49
Newly signed Kansas City Chiefs running back Kenneth Walker III may have been angling to leave the Seattle Seahawks well before winning Super Bowl MVP last month.
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Vile trolls make sick Charlie Kirk joke after school where he was killed misses out on March Madness
15/03/26 08:07
A series of vile jokes about the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk surfaced online following a hotly contested college basketball game in Paradise, Nevada.
Team USA seals historic hockey sweep at Olympics and Paralympics with another win over rival Canada in Milan
15/03/26 06:53
The United States is the undisputed capital of the hockey world, thanks to a 6-2 gold-medal victory over rival Canada in the Milan Cortina men's Paralympics on Sunday.
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Former NFL running back dead at 54 as mentor remembers him as 'one the greatest players I ever coached'
15/03/26 05:41
After going undrafted in 1993 out of a tiny NAIA school in Missouri, he would catch on with the Denver Broncos en route to scoring three touchdowns as a rookie.
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Harrowing details emerge of NFL star Doug Martin's final moments before he died in police custody
15/03/26 04:23
Horrifying video of former NFL running back Doug Martin's October arrest has been released by Oakland police months after his death in the department's custody.
Super Bowl contender withdraws from blockbuster AJ Brown trade talks with Eagles star keen for a new start
15/03/26 03:29
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver AJ Brown has been the subject of intense rumors this offseason as media and fans continue to speculate where he will be playing during the 2026 NFL season.
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NHL coach mourns tragic loss of his wife, 51, as hockey world rallies to support family after lengthy illness
15/03/26 01:51
The wife of NHL coach Brad Larsen has tragically died from cancer more than a year after his decision to take leave from the Calgary Flames amid her worsening condition.
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March Madness expected to draw record $3.3b in bets with hundreds of millions more wagered on prediction markets
14/03/26 07:26
March Madness is expecting to generate record wagers for both online and physical sportsbooks. And that doesn't even address the growing prediction markets.
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Seattle Seahawks exec warns Washington state lawmakers about proposed income tax's impact on Super Bowl champs
14/03/26 05:39
The Super Bowl-champion Seattle Seahawks are pushing against a proposed 'millionaire tax' in Washington state , arguing that it could become a detriment to attracting free agents.
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Doping officials weigh Trump ban at LA Olympics in 2028 over issue dating back to Biden administration
14/03/26 02:41
President Donald Trump, Vice President J.D. Vance and all United States government officials are in danger of being banned from the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.
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Chaos at PGA tour event as gunman shoots dead two and flees across course
14/03/26 01:52
Two people were shot and killed in a drug store parking lot adjacent to the ongoing Players Championship before the gunman escaped onto the TPC Sawgrass course.
Manning family will 'manipulate draft' to prevent Arch from going to the Jets in 2027, predicts Mike Francesa
14/03/26 01:25
Mike Francesa has a stark warning for fans who are hoping to see their favorite NFL team land the first pick in the 2027 draft: Arch Manning's family will decide where he plays.
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Horrifying moment wrestling ref suffers medical emergency in the ring... only to be kicked out of the way
13/03/26 08:25
A wrestling referee was left convulsing in the ring before being shoved aside by performers during a horrifying incident at an event in Louisville on Thursday night.
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UFC's controversial White House fight night takes another bizarre twist as Dana White reveals crowd plan amid Iran fears
13/03/26 05:49
UFC founder Dana White has issued a major promise for the promotion's planned White House fight card scheduled for President Donald Trump's 80th birthday.
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How much is your MLB team worth? New valuations revealed ahead of 2026 season as Yankees soar and Mets record worrying losses
13/03/26 04:35
Major League Baseball teams are enjoying a 13-percent jump in value, according to CNBC's annual report. The New York Yankees rank first at a reported $9 billion.
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Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark scraps high-tech LED court in embarrassing U-turn after players' fury
13/03/26 02:54
Basketball's 135-run on hardwood will continue indefinitely after Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark decided to scrap the all-glass LED court installed for the conference tournament in Kansas City.
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Ex-Auburn coach Bruce Pearl has wild meltdown in the stands while watching his nepo baby son lead Tigers
13/03/26 02:24
Bruce Pear, the 66-year-old former Auburn coach, is technically retired, but that might come as a surprise to refs officiating the SEC Tournament in Nashville this week.
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Piers Morgan attacks 'hypocrite' Megan Rapinoe for silence over Iran women's soccer team
11/03/26 08:59
US soccer great, two-time World Cup winner and former Ballon d'Or Féminin recipient Megan Rapinoe is being accused of hypocrisy for her silence on the Iranian team.
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New York Giants co-owner Steve Tisch makes huge move on team's future after being named in Epstein files
11/03/26 05:32
New York Giants co-owner Steve Tisch's name surfaced at least 400 times in the Epstein files. Now the 77-year-old is making a major decision with his share of the team.
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Iran soccer players 'rushed to new location in Australia after team member leaked hiding spot to embassy'
11/03/26 04:15
A member of the Iranian women's soccer delegation has reneged on her decision to accept asylum in Australia, and in doing so, allegedly leaked critical information.
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Revealed: Dallas Cowboys doctor's role in Maxx Crosby's trade collapse after Ravens beat them to Raiders star
11/03/26 02:34
An unlikely figure has emerged in the saga over Maxx Crosby's nixed trade from the Las Vegas Raiders to the Baltimore Ravens. Now the Dallas Cowboys are involved.
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USA baseball manager slammed by furious fans for 'bulls***' explanation of WBC rules blunder
11/03/26 01:15
Team USA manager Mark DeRosa has learned a hard lesson about the finer points of the World Baseball Classic format after mistakenly claiming the Americans advanced.
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Chiefs parade shooter who was facing murder charge set to be released from jail
10/03/26 08:43
A man accused of firing the gunshot that killed a Kansas City radio personality during the Chiefs' 2024 Super Bowl parade is expected to be released.
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Major update on New England Patriots star Christian Barmore's domestic assault case
10/03/26 08:02
One of two legal headaches that clouded the New England Patriots' run to Super Bowl LX has been resolved in Massachusetts.
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Geno Smith returns to the Jets in shock trade after horror season with the Raiders
10/03/26 06:32
Geno Smith is returning to the swamps of New Jersey nearly 13 years after being taken by the New York Jets in the second round of the 2013 NFL Draft.
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Detroit Lions swoop for ex-Kansas City Chiefs star Isiah Pacheco to kickstart much-needed rebuild
10/03/26 05:55
The Detroit Lions have already found their replacement for recently traded running back David Montgomery as the Super Bowl contender aims to regroup for 2026.
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Stephen A. Smith reveals final decision on running for President in Sean Hannity interview
10/03/26 04:42
After recently attacking Donald Trump's decision to follow Israel into an armed conflict with Iran, ESPN's Stephen A. Smith has made a decision on his own political future.
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Dave Portnoy tells Patriots to tear down Tom Brady statue after latest anti-New England revelation
10/03/26 03:05
Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy took a break from commenting on the US-Israeli attack on Iran to address another contentious conflict: Tom Brady vs. the Patriots.
Hayden Hurst retires from football six years after tearfully revealing suicide attempt and launching charity
10/03/26 02:07
A decade after surviving a suicide attempt, this NFL tight end is calling it a career. Since joining the league, he's become a mental health advocate and fan favorite.
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Michael Jordan answers NBA GOAT debate with message for LeBron James
10/03/26 01:39
Is Michael Jordan the greatest basketball player ever? The Chicago Bulls great and six-time NBA champion was asked exactly that by NBA Sports' Mike Tirico.
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Could Sherrone Moore return to coaching after Michigan scandal?
09/03/26 02:01
Despite his firing over an alleged affair with a staffer at Michigan and his subsequent arrest at the woman's home, Sherrone Moore may very well have a future in football.
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Horrific moment UFC fighter vomits in the ring after taking a sickening blow - before winning his fight!
08/03/26 08:48
UFC 326 proved to be a good night for former bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt, a little vomit notwithstanding. He beat China's Xiao Long after a low blow.
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MMA fans turn on Joe Rogan after controversial comments at UFC 326 in Las Vegas
08/03/26 07:58
Fans attending UFC 326 were heard booing Charles Oliveira's dominant victory over Max Holloway in the main event. And Joe Rogan didn't get off easy, either.
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Alysa Liu slams 'hypocrites' attacking Eileen Gu for representing China over United States after JD Vance swipe
08/03/26 06:57
American Olympic gold medalist and figure-skating sensation Alysa Liu does not blame her fellow Bay Area native Eileen Gu for representing China.
Fans slam 'pathetic' LA Marathon organizers for awarding medals to runners who didn't finish the race
08/03/26 05:39
Los Angeles Marathon organizers angered runners this week by deciding to award 'finisher' medals to anyone who completed 18 miles of Sunday's 26.2-mile race.
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