Daniel Matthews, US Senior Sports Writer

Award-winning sports writer on Daily Mail Sport's US desk in New York City. Experience covering a host of sports, including Premier League, Champions League and international football, world championship boxing, Grand Slam tennis, NFL, golf, cricket, and more. Former Young Sports Writer of the Year and graduate of the University of Nottingham (Politics, History, French).

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Mark Sanchez's trial delayed again after NFL star was accused of fighting truck driver high on fentanyl and cocaine

27/03/26 11:23

The 39-year-old is accused of attacking 69-year-old Perry Tole in Indianapolis back in October. Sanchez suffered multiple stab wounds to his upper right torso during the near-fatal brawl. The trial was initially slated to begin last year....read

Travis Kelce caught singing Taylor Swift hit as NFL legend joins his fiancee at iHeartRadio Music Awards
27/03/26 01:22
Kelce is currently preparing for his 14th season with the Kansas City Chiefs after again deciding not to retire. On Thursday, however, he took an evening off to support his fiancee.
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Bill Murray's son Luke named head coach of Boston College midway through UConn's March Madness run
27/03/26 12:43
Murray has spent the last five seasons as an assistant coach with UConn, helping lead the Huskies to back-to-back national championships.
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Motorsport stars engulfed in flames after vehicle part 'EXPLODES' ahead of off-road race: 'The car is in ashes'
26/03/26 11:01
Kylie Marie Walton and Janey Lee were going through their final preparations ahead of this week's San Felipe 250 when a fuel cell 'exploded' and engulfed the vehicle in flames.
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College football star has his 'a** ripped' by coach at first practice after unforgivable blunder: 'Wake-up call'
26/03/26 09:17
Indiana - which has lost Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza to the NFL - attempted to strengthen its roster ahead of the new season, with Marsh among the notable transfers.
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Puka Nacua accuser caught twerking near unconscious NFL star in fresh video after she claimed he bit her
26/03/26 07:13
The wide receiver has been accused of biting a woman, who applied for a temporary restraining order which revealed her account of a group outing on New Year's Eve.
Dave Portnoy reveals Barstool staff were involved in scary car wreck after driving on the wrong side of the road
26/03/26 02:50
Portnoy, the founder and owner of Barstool Sports, took to social media on Wednesday to post pictures of the crash and rage at the 'morons' involved in the head-on collision.
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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.
Ex-college football star facing up to 40 years in prison after pleading guilty to bank robbery
25/03/26 11:18
The 27-year-old, who played defensive back for the Buckeyes between 2017 and 2021, was accused of stealing around $22,000 from a number of different banks between March and April 2024.
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Puka Nacua facing fresh legal concern after woman accused NFL star of biting and shouting 'f*** all the Jews'
25/03/26 10:00
On Tuesday, it emerged that a woman had filed for a temporary restraining order against the Los Angeles Rams receiver. He denies any wrongdoing and the TRO was denied pending a hearing.
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Tom Brady pays tribute to 'one-of-a-kind' Super Bowl winner Lavonte David after he announced retirement at 36
25/03/26 04:24
The linebacker spent 14 seasons with Tampa Bay and won Super Bowl LV alongside Brady back in 2020. On Tuesday, the 36-year-old confirmed his career in the NFL had come to an end.
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Fundraiser for NHL reporter and children passes $200,000
25/03/26 11:50
Pierce, 37, and her young kids Hudson, Cayden and Avery were declared dead Saturday after a fire engulfed their home in White Bear Lake, Minnesota.
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Puka Nacua escalates legal war after woman accused NFL star of biting and shouting 'f*** all the Jews'
25/03/26 02:39
Nacua is accused of saying 'f*** all the Jews.' The woman called this phrase the 'first act in what became an escalating course of rude or vulgar, threatening, violent, and harassing conduct'.
Fundraiser for Jessi Pierce's husband passes $200,000 after NHL reporter and her three children die in house fire
25/03/26 01:18
Pierce, 37, and her young kids Hudson, Cayden and Avery were declared dead Saturday after a fire engulfed their home in White Bear Lake, Minnesota.
Tiger Woods 'gets his a** kicked' on long-awaited return to golf as Vanessa Trump watches legend lose TGL finals
24/03/26 11:15
The 50-year-old was back in action for Jupiter Links GC in the finals of TGL against Los Angeles Golf Club - which comes just weeks before The Masters at Augusta National.
Bodybuilding legend reveals he needs kidney donor as he opens up on terrifying health battle
24/03/26 09:49
Concern for the 66-year-old, an eight-time winner of Mr. Olympia, has swelled since his children revealed that their dad's kidney is 'failing.'
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NFL Hall of Famer Darrell Green, 66, eyeing shock Team USA spot ahead of LA 2028 Olympics
22/03/26 06:54
The retired star, 66, will be 68 by the time the world descends on America for the summer Games. But this weekend, he was slated to take part in a national team trials for USA Football.
March Madness coach jumps ship to rival team after loss
22/03/26 04:51
He led his team to a first appearance in the NCAA Tournament since 2011-12. But they were beaten in the opening round of March Madness and he was announced as the new coach on Sunday.
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Terrifying moment young girl is trapped under a cart in front of Brooks Koepka at Valspar Championship
22/03/26 03:43
Five-time major champion Brooks Koepka and Danny Walker were playing the 15th hole when the terrifying accident took place.
Fans convinced Tom Brady, 48, could make NFL return after legendary QB rolls back the years at Flag Football Classic
22/03/26 02:20
The seven-time Super Bowl champion co-captained Founders FFC alongside Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts , while Joe Burrow and Commanders star Daniels led Wildcats FFC.
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Barely-believable moment March Madness half-court shot DOESN'T go in as clock hits zero: 'I just about died'
22/03/26 12:37
Braden Frager's layup gave Nebraska a two-point lead with 2.2 seconds left. That left just enough time for Vanderbilt star Tyler Tanner to dribble towards halfcourt and send a shot into the sky.
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NFL star who was cut by the Raiders after bizarre locker room act is still looking for a new team but situation is a 'tough one to overcome'
20/03/26 09:02
Wilkins was cut by Las Vegas - a year into his $110m contract - over the incident. It was described as 'playful' but the unidentified teammate did not appear to see it that way.
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Shock new details emerge after arrested college football star was left bloodied in fight with police
20/03/26 07:30
He was arrested on felony assault and battery charges. McAneney is accused of battery on a law enforcement officer, resisting arrest by obstructing with violence and trespassing.
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Ex-NFL star accused of assault and threatening contractor with gun and knife during dispute over carpet stain
20/03/26 06:19
The retired running back, 35, is facing changes of first- and second-degree assault over the altercation on March 4 at a home near Washington DC.
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Donald Trump signs bombshell college football executive order to help preserve historic Army-Navy rivalry game
20/03/26 05:10
The military academies typically clash on the second Saturday in December. In their most recent meeting on December 13, 2025, Trump watched Navy secure a 17-16 win.
Rhode Island high school hockey star whose trans dad murdered his family helps team to emotional title win
20/03/26 02:02
Colin Dorgan, 17, was playing on the ice when his mother Rhonda, 52, his brother Aidan, 23, and his grandfather Gerald were shot dead by his father at Dennis M. Lynch Arena in Pawtucket, Rhode Island.
Why March Madness star AJ Dybantsa's mother wants projected No 1 pick to snub the NBA Draft: 'She's the big boss'
20/03/26 01:58
The 19-year-old said he will likely decide his future in 'the next couple of weeks' after speaking to his family. The 6ft 9ins superstar described his mother as 'the big boss.'
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Chaos at March Madness as nearly EVERY bracket is ruined on day one after two leading contenders were dumped out in huge upsets
19/03/26 06:48
On Thursday afternoon, No 9 TCU edged out No 8 Ohio State in a nail-biting curtain raiser of the NCAA Tournament. Fans have created 26.5million brackets in ESPN's annual challenge.
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Tom Brady makes withering joke about Jayden Daniels' mom in front of Commanders star
19/03/26 04:25
Brady returns to the field in Los Angeles this weekend for the 'Fanatics Flag Football Classic,' a five-on-five tournament involving some of the biggest names in football. Daniels is on a rival team.
Ex-WWE star facing decades behind bars after claims he 'bought $1m home and boat with stolen welfare funds'
19/03/26 03:01
The son of Ted DiBiase Sr. - a WWE Hall of Famer - is facing decades behind bars for his alleged role in what prosecutors say is the largest public corruption scheme in Mississippi history.
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Stephen A. Smith shreds Trump's handling of Iran and national chaos
19/03/26 02:09
The ESPN host, who has teased his own run for the White House, savaged Trump as the conflict enters its third week, gas prices spiral, travel chaos continues and 'things fall apart by the seams.'
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Stephen A. Smith savages Donald Trump in foul-mouthed rant about Iran war and USA chaos: 'Unmitigated disaster'
19/03/26 01:42
The ESPN host, who has teased his own run for the White House, savaged Trump as the conflict enters its third week, gas prices spiral, travel chaos continues and 'things fall apart by the seams.'
Inside Shaun White's $2M Snow League as Winter Olympics stars battle for supremacy in the skies
19/03/26 06:00
The Snow League claims to be 'the future of winter sports competition,' the first professional league dedicated to snowboarding and freeskiing, where athletes compete for a season purse of $2.2m.
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Fox recruits soccer icon for World Cup TV role after failing to land David Beckham and Jurgen Klopp
18/03/26 07:43
The 44-year-old, who has built an off-field reputation for being forthright and supremely self-confident, will join the likes of Thierry Henry and host Rebecca Lowe in the Fox Studio.
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Tragedy as Nebraska track athlete, 22, is killed in horror car crash while driving with teammates
18/03/26 05:37
Matthew Wing, 22, died in the crash which took place last week in Harrisonville, Missouri. Three other Concordia student-athletes were rushed to the hospital.
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Rory McIlroy's 2026 Masters Champions Dinner REVEALED: Elk sliders, Yellowfin tuna and a nod to his Irish roots
18/03/26 03:14
McIlroy has this year's honor of selecting the menu for the pre-tournament dinner at Augusta National, which will take place on April 7 - just two days before the start of The Masters .
NBA-bound college basketball star goes AWOL for his team's opening game in mysterious circumstances
18/03/26 03:01
Head coach Steven Pearl suggested the forward's time with the Tigers is over after he chose not to play in the National Invitational Tournament.
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Bitter USA baseball stars slammed for disrespectful gesture after losing WBC final to Venezuela
18/03/26 01:26
Team USA lost 3-2 to Venezuela in Tuesday night's final in Miami. It was a huge upset that means the USA has now lost two consecutive finals, with its most recent title coming back in 2017.
What Alabama basketball star told police after they found over 2lbs of marijuana in his Tuscaloosa apartment
17/03/26 06:38
Holloway, a star guard for the Alabama Crimson Tide, was 'removed from campus' after he was arrested on Monday morning, the university announced.
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Philadelphia Eagles sign former Chiefs star amid doubts over star receiver AJ Brown's future
17/03/26 04:17
The 28-year-old, who has spent the last two seasons playing alongside Patrick Mahomes and Co, is said to have agreed a one-year deal worth up to $6.5million.
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Devastated fiancee of ex-college football star killed just a month after he proposed pays heartbreaking tribute to her 'soulmate'
17/03/26 02:03
Morgan confirmed the tragic news in a heartbreaking tribute on Instagram. She posted a series of photos of them together alongside a long message in honor of Culpepper.
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Hawks fans defy NBA bosses after league shut down collaboration with iconic Atlanta strip club
17/03/26 01:40
State Farm Arena was packed with 18,138 fans on Monday night as the Hawks picked up a 10th straight win with victory over the Orlando Magic . The atmosphere was likened to a playoff game.
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Baseball fans fume after 'terrible' umpire error ends USA's controversial showdown with Dominican Republic in WBC semifinal
16/03/26 11:24
The game ended in controversy after American umpire Cory Blaser called a strike on the decisive pitch. Perdomo immediately put his hands to his head in disbelief at the call.
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Team USA reaches World Baseball Classic final after nerve-shredding win over Dominican Republic
16/03/26 03:08
Junior Caminero gave the Dominicans an early lead, only for Gunnar Henderson and Roman Anthony to turn the game on its head and give the US a 2-1 lead in the fourth inning.
Trump's UFC event at the White House under threat over $100 permit as local official claims: 'We don't know anything'
16/03/26 01:39
The UFC White House event is threatening to descend into farce after officials warned that the fight night could be unsanctioned - unless organizers pay a $100 permit.
Men's March Madness bracket revealed: Duke handed No 1 overall seed but several big names miss out
15/03/26 11:40
Duke was named the No 1 overall seed for March Madness on Sunday, with Arizona, Michigan and Florida named top seeds in the West, Midwest and South regions, respectively.
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Cameron Young breaks Matt Fitzpatrick's heart to win Players Championship and take home $4.5m prize money after dramatic final round
15/03/26 10:22
After Ludvig Aberg threw away a final-round lead, Young made a crucial birdie on the par-three 17th to set up a one-hole showdown with England's world No 24.
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Tennis announcer makes awful Aryna Sabalenka gaffe after world No 1 triumphs at Indian Wells
15/03/26 10:05
The Belarussian star - a four-time Grand Slam champion - rallied to secure a 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 (6) victory at the prestigious BNP Paribas Open in the California desert.
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Philadelphia Eagles agree to one-year deal with Super Bowl winner Dallas Goedert
15/03/26 08:29
The tight end finished last season with 591 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns. Only Rams wide receiver Davante Adams (14) scored more regular season touchdowns in 2025.
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Shohei Ohtani suffers heartbreak as Japan is beaten by Venezuela in stunning World Baseball Classic upset
15/03/26 04:26
Shohei Ohtani and Co were among the favorites to win the international tournament but Japan suffered an 8-5 quarterfinal loss to Venezuela on a rollercoaster night in Miami.
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Carlos Alcaraz FINALLY loses: World No 1 is beaten at Indian Wells by Daniil Medvedev... as Dua Lipa watches on
15/03/26 03:12
Pop superstar Dua Lipa was among those in the crowd on Saturday and a clip of the singer - looking distinctly unimpressed as Alcaraz struggled early on - went viral on social media.
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Caitlin Clark goes viral for bizarre behavior after Team USA's win over Italy: 'What are you doing?
15/03/26 01:45
After victory was secured, footage emerged of Team USA walking off the court towards the locker room. The clip quickly spread on social media, with fans questioning Clark's antics.
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Son on NFL legend Adrian Peterson, 14, runs record-breaking 10.7s at middle school track meet
15/03/26 12:15
Earlier this week, the 14-year-old - who is already 6ft 1ins and 170lbs - posted footage from a recent track meet on social media. He could be seen streaking clear of his rivals on the track.
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New York Giants set to sign $39M wide receiver Darnell Mooney to give Jaxson Dart another weapon
14/03/26 09:55
The 28-year-old is a free agent after spending the last two seasons with the Atlanta Falcons, where he played 31 games after signing a three-year, $39million contract.
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Bryson DeChambeau suffers embarrassing fall into a bunker during LIV Golf event in Singapore
14/03/26 09:12
The Saudi-backed breakaway is in the Far East for a $30million tournament at Sentosa Golf Club , while the cream of the PGA Tour is in Florida for The Players Championship.
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How one of college sports' most shocking scandals propelled Stephen Miller on the path to become Trump's right-hand man
13/03/26 11:18
It became one of the most notorious scandals in college sports and among the people who made their voice heard? A young columnist on the student newspaper: Stephen Miller.
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Lindsey Vonn's miraculous recovery leaves fans stunned as she hops on a bike less than a month after nearly having her leg amputated
13/03/26 07:39
The USA skiing legend, 41, made a miraculous comeback to reach this year's Winter Olympics, only to tear her ACL shortly before the Games and then suffer a nasty broken leg in Italy.
Lakers superstar Luka Doncic gives emotional update when quizzed about shock split from his fiancee
13/03/26 04:28
It emerged earlier this week that the Los Angeles Lakers superstar, 27, has separated from fashion and fitness model Anamaria Goltes, 28.
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Ex-NFL star sparks polarizing debate over 'out of control' tipping culture at self-service restaurants
13/03/26 02:59
The iconic Houston Texas defensive end, who also owns a minority stake in Premier League club Burnley, posed a 'genuine question' about how customers should act in 'self-service' restaurants.
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James Pearce Jr's NFL career in doubt as he faces three felony charges after battery incident with WNBA star ex
13/03/26 01:51
The edge rusher, 22, is accused of following Jackson's car and ramming his Lamborghini SUV into it several times as she drove to the police station in Doral, Florida .
NFL superstar Xavier Worthy spills all on Travis Kelce, the Chiefs' struggles... and having Taylor Swift as his No 1 fan
12/03/26 09:27
Taylor Swift was among those to 'freak out' when Kansas City selected Worthy in the 2024 draft. He spoke to the Daily Mail from Texas, where he is preparing for the 2026 season.
Trump sends warning to Iran soccer team ahead of World Cup
12/03/26 04:36
Iran has qualified for this summer's soccer showpiece, which is being co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico.
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Donald Trump sends astonishing warning to Iran soccer team ahead of World Cup
12/03/26 03:26
Iran has qualified for this summer's soccer showpiece, which is being co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico.
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Rhode Island high school hockey star whose trans dad murdered his family scores winning goal just weeks after tragedy
12/03/26 01:39
Aidan Dorgan, 23, was killed alongside his mother Rhonda, 52, while Colin, 17, was playing on the ice. He watched the tragedy unfold. Dorgan's grandfather, Gerald, later died too.
Popular NFL presenter announces 'tragic' personal news after mysterious absence from her show
11/03/26 05:26
Erdahl has been away from the NFL Network show in recent weeks and on Wednesday she took to social media to explain why.
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Baltimore Ravens sign most in-demand NFL free agent Trey Hendrickson after scrapping Maxx Crosby trade
11/03/26 12:33
In news that shocked the NFL on Tuesday night, Baltimore backed out of its plan to trade for Raiders superstar Crosby.
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Travis Kelce thinks he can have it all... but Chiefs star faces this harsh truth if he wants to avoid wedding regrets
10/03/26 10:42
No defender is harder to shake than Father Time and the tight end might soon discover that, really, it is not him who decides when his route is run. When this journey is over.
Theories swirl over fugitive football coach Travis Turner
10/03/26 03:28
Turner, a married father-of-three, disappeared when police were en route to his house in November. His family said he left armed with a gun and walked into a 'heavily wooded and mountainous area.'
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What locals believe REALLY happened to Travis Turner: Months after fugitive football coach went missing, campaigner's explosive new claims
10/03/26 12:24
Turner, a married father-of-three, disappeared when police were en route to his house in November. His family said he left armed with a gun and walked into a 'heavily wooded and mountainous area.'
Ex-football star Jordan Jones shot dead at 28 while breaking up bar fight in Georgia
09/03/26 08:15
The 28-year-old was gunned down near Saddle Bar in the early hours of Saturday morning. He was rushed to the hospital but medics were unable to save him.
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Miami Dolphins land new quarterback in massive free agency move hours after releasing Tua Tagovailoa
09/03/26 04:57
It was announced on Monday that Tagovailoa is being released and Miami has moved quickly to fill the hole under center by signing Willis, who has spent the last two seasons with the Packers.
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Ex-Michigan football coach arrives in court hand-in-hand with wife
06/03/26 05:53
The married father of three was fired by the Wolverines in December over an alleged affair with a staffer. He was later arrested after allegedly entering the woman's apartment.
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Victory for Sherrone Moore as sickening charges against ex-Michigan coach are DROPPED three months after break-in at home of alleged mistress
06/03/26 05:19
With loyal wife Kelli by his side, the married father-of-three arrived for his latest court hearing three months after he allegedly broke into an apartment belonging to his personal assistant with a knife.
College basketball coach accused of being a PIMP and possessing child pornography
05/03/26 08:29
A college basketball coach in California has been moonlighting as a pimp across four states, police believe, and was found with indecent images of children as young as four after being arrested.
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Buffalo Bills land blockbuster trade for DJ Moore as Josh Allen finally gets his wide receiver
05/03/26 04:52
Josh Allen has been on the hunt for another weapon as the Bills look to reach a Super Bowl for the first time since the 1993 season.
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Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes learn fate after legal bid to shut down struggling steakhouse
05/03/26 03:42
The Chiefs stars are being sued - along with their business partners - over the name of their new restaurant 1587 Prime and its apparel brand. A Boston-based company has filed a lawsuit.
Fernando Mendoza concerns grow as NFL coach names better quarterback in upcoming draft
05/03/26 02:34
Mendoza led Indiana to a stunning national championship victory and is widely expected to be the first overall pick at next month's NFL Draft. The Las Vegas Raiders hold the No 1 pick.
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World Cup insider reveals Trump's plans for ICE during tournament across America
04/03/26 07:34
The threat of ICE raids overshadowed the build up to last month's Super Bowl after secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem vowed ICE would be 'all over' the end-of-season finale.
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Blockbuster NFL trade sees the Chiefs send Trent McDuffie to Super Bowl rival Rams for a first-round draft pick
04/03/26 04:59
In exchange, Kansas City will receive four draft picks including the 29th selection this year. The Rams still own the No 13 pick thanks to a draft-day swap with the Falcons last year.
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