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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Devastated Phillies pitcher Orion Kerkering consoled by teammates after humiliating season-ending error vs Dodgers

10/10/25 11:21

In a touching moment from one of the most crushing October defeats in recent memory, Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson was seen embracing relief pitcher Orion Kerkering after his 11th-inning error...read

Jaxson Dart high-fives ref and dismantles the Super Bowl-champion Eagles to prove he's the NFL's newest superstar
10/10/25 03:26
Rookie QB Jaxson Dart survived an injury scare to lead the New York Giants to an upset win over the rival Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday night, and even shared a high-five with an official.
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Yankees fans harass Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr's family in new footage from ugly playoff meltdown
10/10/25 03:02
The family of Toronto Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was harassed at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday night as New York was eliminated from the American League Divisional Series.
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Furious NFL fans ramp up calls to ban tush-push as Eagles run the play four times in a row... and get away with false start
10/10/25 02:03
The Philadelphia Eagles ' famed 'tush push' survived the Green Bay Packers ' off- season bid to ban the controversial goal-line play. Thursday night in New Jersey, though, ignited more uproar.
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Merrill Lynch 'agrees to pay $9.5m settlement' to ex-NFL star Reshad Jones swindled out of $2.6m
10/10/25 12:58
Retired Miami Dolphins safety Reshad Jones has agreed to a $9.5 million settlement with Merrill Lynch after a former financial adviser allegedly stole $2.59 million from the 10-year NFL veteran.
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Chiefs' Chris Jones admits he QUIT on crucial play in loss... but denies leaving social media over fan abuse
09/10/25 10:51
Chiefs All-Pro defensive tackle Chris Jones admits it: He quit on the crucial play in Kansas City's Monday Night Football collapse against Jacksonville.
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NBA legend Paul Pierce arrested on suspicion of DUI after cops found him 'asleep in the middle of a freeway'
09/10/25 08:36
Boston Celtics great Paul Pierce has been arrested on a DUI charge, according to the California Highway Patrol. The retired NBA champion was found asleep in the driver's seat of his Range Rover.
Boston Red Sox great Mike Greenwell dead at 62: Tributes pour in for baseball All-Star
09/10/25 08:16
The runner-up in the 1988 American League MVP voting, who went on to become a race car driver and a county commissioner in his native Florida has died at age 62 after battling cancer.
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ESPN accused of pulling Paul Finebaum after he revealed Republican political aspirations
06/10/25 07:46
Conspiracy theorists have accused ESPN of sidelining a top college football analyst, veteran host Paul Finebaum, after he revealed his own political aspirations for the US Senate.
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Fox insider reveals the fate of star NFL analyst Mark Sanchez... as victim files lawsuit after bloody drunken brawl with ex-QB
06/10/25 06:01
The former New York Jets star was in Indianapolis to call Sunday's Raiders-Colts game, but was hospitalized in critical condition in the early hours of Saturday morning after being stabbed.
Female sports reporters reveal the horrifying sexual attacks they endure on the job: 'Everyone watched and laughed'
06/10/25 04:42
Award-winning journalists with more than 30 years' experience shared similarly painful stories to the Daily Mail about their experience in the industry.
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Indiana Governor Mike Braun sparks war of words on social media after swiftly deleting Mark Sanchez post
06/10/25 03:57
Mark Sanchez's stabbing and arrest have ignited a public spat between Republican Indiana Governor Mike Braun and Marion County prosecutor Ryan Mears, a Democrat pursuing a felony charge.
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Horrific stab wounds suffered by grease truck driver, 69, 'stabbed by Mark Sanchez' with NFL star facing up to six years in prison
06/10/25 02:05
A truck driver, identified in court documents as PT, reportedly suffered a laceration that went through his cheek and hit his tongue during an altercation with Mark Sanchez.
Ex-NFL star Mark Sanchez 'thought he'd been shot and pounded on window of pub to get help', bartender reveals
06/10/25 01:03
A bloodied Mark Sanchez pounded on the window of an Indianapolis pub and, rather confusingly, claimed to have been a shooting victim after being stabbed on Saturday, a bartender says.
Caitlin Clark is a 'pawn in other people's narratives', says Fever coach amid escalating WNBA civil war
06/10/25 12:18
WNBA sensation Caitlin Clark 's name is being used by others to further their own personal agendas amid the league's labor talks, according to her Indiana Fever coach, Stephanie White.
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NASCAR driver Tyler Reddick's wife gives update on infant son's tumor and enlarged heart ahead of crucial race
05/10/25 07:42
Tyler Reddick had pole position for Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series Playoff race in Charlotte, but as he recently revealed, the 29-year-old's thoughts remain with his infant son.
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Caitlin Clark sends fans wild as she begins her WNBA offseason with an NFL trip to watch the Colts
05/10/25 06:29
Caitlin Clark, Indiana's most celebrated athlete was at Sunday's Colts-Raiders game in Indianapolis, where she received her own replica jersey alongside her WNBA teammates.
NFL fans slam Fox's 'shameful' on-air statement on Mark Sanchez stabbing
05/10/25 03:49
Fox Sports has offered its thoughts and prayers to announcer Mark Sanchez as he recovers after being stabbed in Indianapolis in the early hours of Saturday morning. However, they did not mention his arrest.
Eyewatering amount Penn State would owe struggling James Franklin if they fire him
05/10/25 03:18
For anyone wondering, yes, Penn State would owe James Franklin a considerable amount money if they were to fire the Nittany Lions head football coach amid a disastrous 2025 season.
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Fighter at Conor McGregor's bare-knuckle event spotted wearing ANKLE MONITOR amid legal issues
05/10/25 02:40
Former UFC star Karl Roberson was in Hollywood, Florida on Saturday night, as likely confirmed by the geolocation data collected by his court-ordered ankle monitor.
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Deion Sanders gives worrying health update and admits 'I'm hurting like crazy' after cancer battle
05/10/25 01:00
Colorado football coach and legendary Pro Football Hall of Famer Deion Sanders is still battling health issues after beating bladder cancer, as he revealed to reporters after Saturday's loss.
Trump's Secretary of War Pete Hegseth delights college football fans by crashing Navy's wild locker room party
05/10/25 12:29
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth may be an ex-Army National Guard officer, but that didn't stop him from celebrating Navy's thrilling win over Air Force in the Midshipmen's locker room on Saturday.
Late NFL hopeful Kyren Lacy's attorney releases bombshell video he claims proves LSU star was innocent months after his suicide
04/10/25 11:15
The lawyer of late NFL prospect Kyren Lacy has provided bombshell details in the fatal car crash which occurred before his suicide in April.
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Ron DeSantis' wife Casey asks 'who is Bad Bunny?' as conservatives slam Super Bowl halftime show performer
03/10/25 08:03
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and his wife Casey have joined the chorus of conservatives upset over Bad Bunny's inclusion in next February's Super Bowl halftime show.
Devastated Chris Jones reveals his aunt died watching him play for Chiefs
03/10/25 07:31
Not only did Chris Jones attend his aunt's funeral before the Chiefs' win over the Ravens on Sunday, but as he revealed Friday, his beloved family member actually passed away while watching him play.
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New York Mets ditch five coaches after $342million roster failed to reach the playoffs
03/10/25 05:47
New York Mets manager Carlos Menoza kept his job after failing to reach the playoffs with a $342 million roster - the second highest in baseball. His coaching staff isn't so lucky.
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Ex-ESPN reporter attacks 'distractingly bad' Tom Brady over $375m NFL analyst role
03/10/25 04:00
Tom Brady amassed $332.9 million while winning seven Super Bowls over 23 seasons. But now that he's signed to a $375 million deal with Fox Sports, the ROI appears a bit different.
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911 audio reveals heartbreaking moment woman screams for help before ex-NFL star's suicide
02/10/25 12:29
Frightening moments from the immediate aftermath of former NFL star Rudi Johnson's recent suicide have been revealed in a series of chilling 911 calls from worried neighbors.
College football comes to London with Wembley Stadium set to host Arizona State-Kansas matchup in 2026
01/10/25 04:01
College football ranks behind only the NFL in terms of popularity in the United States. But despite hosting 39 NFL games since 2007, London has never had a college football game until now.
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WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert 'likely to quit' after furious players sparked civil war
01/10/25 12:44
Cathy Engelbert's days as WNBA commissioner were reportedly numbered before Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier blasted the league for having 'the worst leadership in the world' this week.
Syracuse basketball legend and former NBA guard Lawrence Moten is found dead at his Washington DC home at 53
30/09/25 07:37
Lawrence Moten, a legendary Syracuse University basketball star who briefly played in the NBA, has died at age 53. Moten is still Syracuse's all-time leading scorer with 2,334 career points.
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Dolphins' Tyreek Hill breaks silence ahead of surgery to repair horrific knee injury
30/09/25 05:23
Tyreek Hill has been away from all media since his horrifying knee injury in Monday's win over the visiting New York Jets. The Miami Dolphins star released his own video on Tuesday.
Heather McMahan hits back at 'Salem-Witch-esque' Ryder Cup backlash after quitting over Rory McIlroy chants
30/09/25 03:45
Actress and comedian Heather McMahan has responded to public backlash after leading a chant of 'f*** you, Rory,' at Rory McIlroy during last week's Ryder Cup on Long Island.
Dolphins' Tua Tagovailoa gives extraordinary post-game answer after Tyreek Hill's gruesome knee injury
30/09/25 02:18
What Miami Dolphins quarterbacked Tua Tagovailoa lacks in medical expertise he more than makes up for with his optimistic bedside manner. Just ask injured teammate Tyreek Hill.
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High school soccer player 'charged at photographer and grabbed him by the throat' in wild postgame brawl
30/09/25 01:13
A high school star soccer star for one of the top teams in the country is accused of grabbing a photographer by the throat during a wild Saturday-night brawl in Jersey City, New Jersey.
Tyreek Hill's NFL season is OVER with Dolphins star set for surgery today after concerning new injury update
30/09/25 11:29
The gruesome knee injury Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill suffered in Monday's win over the New York Jets was somehow worse than initially feared.
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Ex-Nets co-owner and Democratic fundraiser sued for allegedly performing oral sex on incapacitated woman
29/09/25 06:37
Arthur 'Artie' Rabin, an apparel mogul and Democratic fundraiser who once owned a minority share of the NBA 's Brooklyn Nets , is being sued for assault and battery.
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Titans' rookie QB Cam Ward gives astonishingly honest - and NSFW - review of exactly how bad his team is
29/09/25 03:02
The Tennessee Titans fell to 0-4 with Sunday's loss in Houston, but quarterback and first-overall pick Cam Ward may have won the post-game press conference with a very honest answer.
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Boxing star Terence Crawford held at GUNPOINT by cops in scary scene just hours after his own victory parade
29/09/25 01:44
Terence Crawford was forced out of his car at gunpoint by police in his native Omaha, as seen in viral footage recorded hours after his victory parade celebrating his historic win over Canelo.
Ex-NFL star Robert Quinn is seen with blood pouring down his face in horrific police bodycam footage
29/09/25 12:17
A former first-round NFL Draft pick is seen with a bloodied face as he kicks at the inside of a police cruiser's door in disturbing newly released footage from his hit-and-run arrest in South Carolina.
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Fury as MLB commentator attacks rookie for missing game to attend Charlie Kirk memorial: 'Erika asked if I would come'
24/09/25 11:55
Chicago Cubs rookie Matt Shaw said he had the support of team veterans and coaches when he skipped Sunday's 1-0 loss in Cincinnati to attend his murdered friend Charlie Kirk 's memorial service.
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Guardians slugger David Fry takes 99mph fastball off his FACE before being rushed to Cleveland hospital
24/09/25 03:06
Cleveland Guardians designated hitter David Fry took a 99mph fastball off his face in a horrific scene during Tuesday's 5-2 win over the visiting Detroit Tigers.
Ex-NFL star Richard Sherman gets major courtroom win in DUI case
24/09/25 02:15
Responding to a request by Richard Sherman's attorney, a Washington judge has agreed to a deferred prosecution, King County (Washington) Prosecuting Attorney's Office announced.
Travis and Jason Kelce score big Leonardo DiCaprio interview as Oscar winner joins Benicio del Toro
24/09/25 01:12
DiCaprio and del Toro represent another in a growing number of big-name stars to do an episode of New Heights, which Travis described to the group as: 'The most unprofessional podcast.'
Dave Portnoy blasts ESPN star's 'idiotic' dig at retiring Auburn coach and Trump-supporter Bruce Pearl
24/09/25 12:06
Bruce Pearl's retirement as head basketball coach at Auburn was met with shock by Tigers fans - and some relief from one long-time ESPN host. Pearl has generated controversy in the past.
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Robot umps coming to Major League Baseball in 2026... but with a catch
23/09/25 09:57
Major League Baseball has caved to pressure from fans and manager by approving the Automated Ball/Strike System in 2026. However, there is one major catch with baseball's big plan.
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Chiefs owner's wife slams Charlie Kirk critics celebrating his assassination
23/09/25 09:09
Those dismissing or celebrating Charlie Kirk 's murder are only revealing their own shortcomings, according to a viral Instagram post from the wife of Kansas City Chiefs owner Clark Hunt.
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Monday Night Football fans left split as $100m man Stephen A. Smith makes debut on yet another ESPN show
23/09/25 11:05
Stephen A. Smith always wanted to follow in his idol Howard Cosell's footsteps by working on Monday Night Football. He got his chance in Week 3, but fans were left split over Smith's impact on MNF.
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All the evidence Travis Kelce proposed to Taylor Swift immediately after recording their New Heights episode
23/09/25 03:19
Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift announced their engagement on August 26 - a full 13 days after her guest appearance on his podcast. Some say the engagement happened that very same day.
Dave Portnoy slams Jake Paul's latest 'clown show' as he towers over Gervonta Davis at NYC launch event
23/09/25 01:59
Jake Paul's upcoming exhibition against Gervonta Davis has been dismissed as an 'absolute clown show' by Barstool's Dave Portnoy, who likely won't be tuning in on November 14.
Washington State football star is revealed as shooting victim after 'fighting with suspect outside party'
23/09/25 12:26
A Washington State football player has been identified as the victim of a shooting following the annual Apple Cup game between the Cougars and the rival Washington Huskies.
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Ex-NFL coach Jon Gruden brutally takes aim at Bill Belichick's confidant over Jordon Hudson's sideline antics
22/09/25 11:17
One former NFL coach was less interested in Jordon Hudson's speech to Bill Belichick than the general manager of the North Carolina Tar Heels and his role in the situation in Chapel Hill.
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Tom Brady accused of 'encouraging violence towards animals' with bizarre 'kick the dog' comment on TV
22/09/25 09:50
Tom Brady's confusing 'kick the dog' statement during Sunday's NFL action has elicited a response from one animal rights group as many fans have accused him of encouraging cruelty.
Mickelson rips Omar over Kirk and demands she's 'sent back to Somalia'
22/09/25 01:01
Golfer Phil Mickelson has demanded congresswoman Ilhan Omar's deportation to her native Somalia and accused the Minnesota Democrat of illegally gaining U.S. citizenship.
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College football player dies due to 'medical complications' hours after playing for Mississippi school
22/09/25 11:35
An 18-year-old college football player has died following a recent game in Mississippi due to what the school has described as 'medical complications.'
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Struggling Tennessee Titans in disarray as photos show near-empty stadium... and it's only Week 3
22/09/25 03:40
One NFL team endured a sizeable exodus among its fans on Sunday after dropping another game in a season that is quickly turning into a repeat of its disastrous 2024 season.
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Las Vegas Raiders' billionaire owner Mark Davis, 70, looks unrecognizable as he is spotted with PINK hair
22/09/25 02:16
Already known for one distinctive hairstyle, billionaire Las Vegas Raiders and Aces owner Mark Davis sported to a bold new look to celebrate A'ja Wilson's fourth WNBA MVP award.
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Cubs rookie misses loss in Cincinnati 'to attend Charlie Kirk's memorial service in Arizona'
22/09/25 01:34
Chicago Cubs third baseman Matt Shaw missed Sunday's 1-0 loss to the Cincinnati Reds, reportedly, to attend conservative podcaster Charlie Kirk's memorial service in Arizona.
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New York Jets coach Aaron Glenn is clowned by fans for bizarre sideline dancing... only for his team to LOSE
22/09/25 12:29
Still winless in his third week as an NFL head coach, the Jets' Aaron Glenn busted out a few dance moves along the sideline as New York's Will McDonald returned a blocked field goal for a TD.
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Patrick Mahomes leaves fans split with VERY bold silver suit for Chiefs' huge Sunday Night Football game with New York
21/09/25 10:10
The reflective glare emanating from East Rutherford, New Jersey has been identified as the slick new suit Patrick Mahomes wore to the Kansas City Chiefs' game against the Giants.
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Phil Mickelson rips Rep. Ilhan Omar over Charlie Kirk comments and demands she is 'sent back to Somalia'
21/09/25 09:21
Golfer Phil Mickelson has demanded congresswoman Ilhan Omar's deportation to her native Somalia and accused the Minnesota Democrat of illegally gaining U.S. citizenship.
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ESPN's Pat McAfee caught in disgusting act as he strips into Speedo and jumps in University of Miami pool
21/09/25 11:10
Pat McAfee reached a new comfort level with ESPN's audience during Saturday's episode of College Gameday from Miami, although fans could be forgiven for feeling a bit uneasy.
Michigan State player rushed to LA hospital after frightening tackle against USC left him motionless
21/09/25 05:06
Michigan State linebacker Wayne Matthews III was rushed to a Los Angeles hospital during Saturday's game against USC after suffering a frightening on-field injury during the second quarter.
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Arch Manning escapes punishment for 'cringe' move as fans mercilessly mock Texas quarterback
21/09/25 03:51
Texas' Arch Manning tossed three touchdowns and ran for two more as the eighth-ranked Longhorns stomped winless Sam Houston, 55-0,Saturday in Austin. So why were fans so upset?
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Female West Virginia fan hurls vile racist insult at rival Pitt supporter in viral video
21/09/25 02:45
A West Virginia football fan has issued an apology and begged for online critics to leave her family alone after she was seen hurling a racist insult in a viral video.
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Hakeem Olajuwon's son commits to Stanford as one of the top men's basketball recruits in the country
21/09/25 01:51
An NBA icon, who won two league titles in the 1990s before being enshrined at the Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, will now watch his son play for one of the most prestigious schools in the U.S.
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Caitlin Clark reveals stunning fine she got from WNBA despite being sidelined for Fever playoff win
20/09/25 11:05
Caitlin Clark doesn't need to be healthy to draw fines from the WNBA . The second-year Indiana Fever guard can still draw the ire of the league from the sideline as she remains out with injury.
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Grok sparks outrage after mixing up NBA's Draymond Green and retired NFL star Darius Butler
20/09/25 10:53
Draymond Green is a power forward for the NBA's Golden State Warriors. And although he briefly played football at Michigan State, it would be a mistake to confuse him with ex-Colt Darius Butler.
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Eli Manning reveals stunning request from Giants' Jaxson Dart... and the brutal response he gave the rookie QB
20/09/25 09:33
As a fellow Ole Miss alum and New York Giants first-round draft pick, Eli Manning felt obliged to offer rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart a bit of help at the onset of the NFL season.
Jim Irsay's Indiana mansion sells for $11.75m just four months after late Colts owner's death
17/09/25 07:40
The Indiana mansion belonging to late Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay has been sold for a whopping $11.75m. four months after passing away in Beverly Hills at age 65.
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Rams coach Sean McVay reveals nasty injury he suffered in Week 2 win over Titans
16/09/25 08:32
As he revealed during the team-produced 'Coach McVay Show,' the 39-year-old tore his plantar fascia during Sunday's win over the Tennessee Titans.
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College football player shot to death in Minnesota as local police arrest 19-year-old suspect
16/09/25 05:36
Matthew Lee, a 19-year-old football player at St. Olaf College in Minnesota , was killed in a double-shooting on Friday morning that left another victim wounded.
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Troubled boxer Adrien Broner is booted off Cam'ron's podcast after his repeated passes at rapper's co-host
16/09/25 05:03
Former champion-turned-fading boxer Adrien Broner was booted from rapper Cam'ron's popular podcast on Tuesday after ignoring the host's warnings to stop flirting with his on-air co-host.
Legendary NFL quarterback Dan Marino, 64, reveals health issue he's been battling for 18 years
16/09/25 03:32
Legendary Miami Dolphins quarterback Dan Marino has quietly lived with a major health issue that impacts 1 in 20 Americans, or about 15 million citizens. Now he's speaking out about it in an ad campaign.
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Bengals quickly sign new quarterback after losing Joe Burrow for at least three months with toe injury
16/09/25 02:16
The Cincinnati Bengals have promoted one quarterback to their 53-man roster and added another two to their practice squad in a mad scramble after Joe Burrow's toe injury.
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Controversial NFL player who smacked Travis Kelce hits rival quarterback with another cheap shot
16/09/25 01:56
Los Angeles Chargers nose tackle Teair Tart's popularity continues to dwindle in the AFC West after smacking Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce in his team's Week 1 win in Sao Paulo.
Victim's lawyer tells Travis Kelce to learn from Taylor Swift after Chiefs star defends jail-bound teammate
16/09/25 12:39
Travis Kelce and Tyquan Thornton have drawn the ire of an attorney representing victims of a 2024 hit-and-run crash involving their Kansas City Chiefs teammate Rashee Rice.
Furious Bengals fan vows to boycott the team over 'self-absorbed' owner's Charlie Kirk stance
15/09/25 08:35
The Cincinnati Bengals ' decision against holding a moment of silence for murdered podcaster Charlie Kirk led to an angry letter to the editor in the local paper.
Fox Sports' Ken Rosenthal finally responds to criticism for knocking down photographer
15/09/25 07:39
Fox Sports' Ken Rosenthal had no idea how upset he looked in a viral moment from the immediate aftermath of the Milwaukee Brewers ' comeback win over the visiting St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday.
Golf icon Phil Mickelson condemns reactions to Kirk murder
15/09/25 06:40
The shooting death of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk continues to be felt throughout the sports world as athletes and fans debate the appropriateness of tributes to the podcaster.
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