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 DailyMail.com's US Sports News Editor since 2017.

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Fearsome NFL star Ndamukong Suh is reinvented as smiling face of UK Super Bowl coverage with wife's help

31/01/25 01:22

Tom Brady may be getting $375 million to talk about the NFL on Fox, but it's Sky Sports analyst Ndamukong Suh who could pay larger dividends for a league fixated on growing in the United Kingdom....read

NBA star Terry Rozier under investigation over claims he took part in illegal gambling scheme
30/01/25 05:44
Federal prosecutors are looking into claims that veteran NBA guard Terry Rozier manipulated his performances as part of an illegal gambling scheme. Rozier currently plays for the Miami Heat.
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Stephen A. Smith sends Democrats a message over trans issues after landing on 2028 President poll
30/01/25 04:15
Stephen A. Smith slammed both Republicans and Democrats for the nation's $36trillion debt but saved his sharpest rebukes for the American left and its focus on trans issues.
Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift 'plan to look at Kansas City real estate' months after his home was hit by robbery ring
30/01/25 02:30
Could Travis Kelce 's girlfriend Taylor Swift join him atop the Chiefs Kingdom throne in Kansas City? And will they feel save just months after his $6million mansion was burglarized?
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Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, 36, makes decision over retirement
30/01/25 01:02
Could the LA Rams' Divisional Round defeat to the Philadelphia Eagles be the last game played by quarterback Matthew Stafford? Or does the Super Bowl winner have another season in him?
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Why Chiefs will struggle to claim 'three-peat' on licensed merchandise if they win Super Bowl LIX over Eagles
29/01/25 09:00
Even if the Kansas City Chiefs do win their third straight Super Bowl with a victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on February 9, the AFC Champions may struggle to claim a 'three-peat.'
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New Orleans ramps up Super Bowl security with over 100,000 Chiefs and Eagles fans expected a month after terror attack
29/01/25 05:56
New Orleans officials are ramping up the city's security ahead of the Super Bowl , a month after 14 people were killed in a New Year's Day terror attack.
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Colorado basketball coach suspended after sparking fury with actions at game against Jewish school
29/01/25 05:47
A boys high school basketball coach in Colorado has been suspended indefinitely over accusations of antisemitism from rival Denver Academy of Torah.
Conor McGregor's shock appearance at BYU basketball game stuns fans as strict school welcomes accused rapist
29/01/25 03:47
Conor McGregor was an unlikely guest on the floor of Tuesday's BYU-Baylor men's basketball game in Provo, Utah , where the former UFC champion was apparently embraced by the Cougar faithful.
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Staggering price Fox is getting for 30-second Super Bowl LIX ads as big brands line up for Chiefs-Eagles game
29/01/25 02:21
With a dozen days until the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles square off at Super Bowl LIX, it's Fox that looks like an early winner on February 9 in New Orleans.
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Ex-NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III slams Josh Allen for key error in Bills' loss to Chiefs
29/01/25 01:23
Former Offensive Rookie of the Year Robert Griffin III claims Allen is going blameless for Sunday's AFC Championship loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, and even suggested pundits are scared.
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Jake Paul and brother Logan tease fight against EACH OTHER in latest controversial boxing event
28/01/25 05:38
Will Jake and Logan Paul go where the Klitschko, Charlo and Spinks brothers never dared? The former YouTubers who have popularized influencer boxer now say they're prepared to fight.
New Orleans cops beg notorious Eagles fans not to climb street lights at Super Bowl LIX: 'Poles are quite old'
28/01/25 04:43
Long known for climbing street poles to celebrate major victories, Philadelphia Eagles fans are having their wings clipped by New Orleans police ahead of Super Bowl LIX.
Greg Olsen opens up on difficult season in the booth after being demoted for Tom Brady at Fox Sports
28/01/25 03:37
Once Fox Sports' top NFL analyst, retired Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen is now opening up about his difficult 2024 season after being demoted by the network in favor of Tom Brady.
Tom Brady's ex-Patriots teammate makes shock admission in Patrick Mahomes GOAT debate
28/01/25 02:37
Tom Brady 's days as the greatest QB in NFL history could be numbered, according to ex-teammate Adam Vinatieri, who thinks the Kansas City Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes is in the discussion.
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South Carolina apologizes for playing song by LSU rival's dead father at college basketball game
28/01/25 01:09
The University of South Carolina has apologized for the 'disrespectful' use of a song by late musician Camoflauge during the No. 2 Gamecocks' 66-56 win over No. 5 LSU during Friday's game.
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Saquon Barkley and Eagles charge to the Super Bowl by steamrolling hapless Commanders in NFC title game
26/01/25 11:28
ALEX RASKIN IN PHILADELPHIA - Are the Eagles an overwhelming juggernaut entering Super Bowl LIX, or did the visiting Washington Commanders just make them look that way on Sunday?
Jason Kelce sends Eagles fans wild as he joins tailgate ahead of NFC championship against the Commanders
26/01/25 05:17
Fans have been gathering in the parking lots ahead of kickoff and Eagles legend Kelce joined in the party. The former center spent his entire career in Philadelphia.
Capitals star TJ Oshie hits back at fans vowing to throw his jersey out for Donald Trump support
22/01/25 04:54
Injured Washington Capitals star TJ Oshie's support for President Donald Trump has divided fans, some of whom have vowed to get rid of his replica jersey after one social media post.
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Patriots owner Robert Kraft's son 'plans to run for mayor of Boston'
22/01/25 03:42
The Kraft Group's empire could soon extend from the New England Patriots in Foxborough to Boston's City Hall. Josh Kraft, the 57-year-old son of Patriots owner Robert, intends to run for mayor of Boston.
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UConn basketball coach Dan Hurley's toe-curling response to referee leaves fans stunned
22/01/25 02:14
Dan Hurley didn't have time for any false modesty while arguing with officials during Connecticut 's narrow overtime win against visiting Butler on Tuesday night.
Is Travis Kelce retiring? Patrick Mahomes' response sparks fears among Chiefs fans ahead of AFC title game
22/01/25 01:16
Sunday's AFC Championship in Kansas City isn't just an important game for the two-time defending Super Bowl-champion Chiefs. It could also be Travis Kelce's last at Arrowhead Stadium.
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Buccaneers offensive consultant Tom Moore agrees to return for his 49th season in the league at the age of 86
21/01/25 08:40
Tom Moore won a national championship as a backup quarterback at Iowa way back in 1958. Since then he's coached everyone from Terry Bradshaw and Lynn Swann to Barry Sanders and Tom Brady.
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Ohio State coach Ryan Day's family needed around-the-clock police protection before guiding them to title
21/01/25 07:42
Ohio State's national-title victory over Notre Dame not only helped Ryan Day's job security with the Buckeyes. He may have helped to diffuse the violent threats facing his family.
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Eagles coach gives vital injury update on Jalen Hurts as star QB tries to return for NFC Championship
21/01/25 06:24
The Philadelphia Eagles have been playing coy with regards to left knee injury quarterback Jalen Hurt s suffered in the Divisional Round playoff win over the Los Angeles Rams.
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Bizarre moment Hulk Hogan rips off his sleeves on Fox News as he goes full 'Trumpamania' at inaugural ball
21/01/25 03:00
Hulk Hogan almost appeared to fit in at the Liberty Ball on Monday in the wake of President Donald Trump 's second inauguration. Then the wrestler's instincts got the better of him.
Ohio State fans break into stadium and set fire to couches in shocking scenes after national title win over Notre Dame
21/01/25 01:35
Not satisfied to celebrate the Buckeyes' national championship victory in the confined spaces of their dormitories, Ohio State students flooded the streets of frigid Columbus on Monday night.
Rockets and Pistons players are left in the dark in Houston as lights unexpectedly go out at Toyota Center
20/01/25 09:01
Houston, we have a lighting problem. Monday's Rockets-Pistons matinee at Toyota Center was interrupted when the arena lights went out near the end of the first quarter.
Bizarre moment caller hijacks Donald Trump inauguration coverage with angry complaint about Alabama football
20/01/25 08:09
Donald Trump covered a number of topics in his inaugural address, but neglected to touch upon the concerns of one troubled Alabama football fan who called into CSPAN on Monday.
Driver slams into Philadelphia cops in wild arrest outside of Eagles' playoff win over Rams
20/01/25 06:56
Philadelphia Eagles fans were understandably in a celebrating mood after Sunday's Divisional Round playoff win over the visiting LA Rams. That usually means the destruction of public property.
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Theo Von fires warning to Conor McGregor about Jake and Logan Paul's mom on Trump inauguration bus
20/01/25 06:32
Podcaster Theo Von appeared to joke about rape and sexual assault allegations facing UFC legend Conor McGregor as the pair travelled to Donald Trump 's inauguration.
Dave Portnoy claims he bought $500k of Melania Trump crypto coin... days after winning big on Donald's
20/01/25 04:25
No one is happier to see the new first family capitalize on its recent success than Barstool Sports founder and die-hard Donald Trump supporter Dave Portnoy.
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What Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman said about representing black coaches on MLK Day in Ohio State game
20/01/25 03:10
With Monday's matchup against Ohio State, Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman is set to become the first African-American head coach to lead his team into a national championship game.
Mark Andrews' life-saving heroics resurface as Ravens star is scapegoated over brutal drop in playoff loss
20/01/25 01:58
Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews has been the focus of intense scapegoating since failing to catch a two-point conversion pass late in Sunday's 27-25 playoff loss to the Buffalo Bills .
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Donald Trump is all smiles with UFC's Dana White and Joe Rogan at black-tie soiree before inauguration
20/01/25 12:58
The UFC 's CEO Dana White and lead commentator Joe Rogan were honored guests at President-elect Donald Trump 's pre-inauguration festivities on Sunday.
Rams rookie Jared Verse is showered in boos in Philadelphia after saying he hates Eagles fans
19/01/25 08:32
Los Angeles Rams rookie edge rusher Jared Verse appeared to embrace the fan abuse he received in Philadelphia before Sunday's Divisional Round playoff game with the Eagles.
Fans slam 'disgraceful' NBC for failing to show the national anthem ahead of Rams-Eagles playoff game
19/01/25 08:10
NBC Sports opted against airing the national anthem before Sunday's Divisional Round game between the Philadelphia Eagles and visiting Los Angeles Rams. As a result, many fans appeared to be upset.
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Commanders lose right guard Sam Cosmi to torn ACL in devastating blow after shock win over Detroit Lions
19/01/25 07:04
The news wasn't all good for the Washington Commanders following Saturday's upset of the top-seeded Detroit Lions in the Divisional Round of the NFC playoffs.
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Shocking moment Lions fans stomp on man's head after he 'disrespected a woman' in stands during playoff game
19/01/25 06:34
A gruesome fan fight at Ford Field has gone viral on social media following the top-seeded Detroit Lions ' stunning playoff loss to the visiting Washington Commanders on Saturday.
World Series-champion Dodgers spend big again with huge $72m addition to leave rival fans furious
19/01/25 04:49
Already satisfied with a starting rotation that includes Cy Young winners and All-Stars, the Los Angeles Dodgers have now made a blockbuster addition to their bullpen with a $72m signing.
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LeBron James' manager 'leading talks over $5b international basketball league aimed at being 'the F1 of hoops'
19/01/25 04:08
LeBron James ' long-time manager Maverick Carter is on the hunt for $5 billion in capital for a startup new basketball league. But according to reports, the Los Angeles Lakers star is not involved.
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How Bears rolled out red carpet for coaching candidate Mike McCarthy... while interviewing others on Zoom
19/01/25 03:21
Not only are the Chicago Bears interested in former Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy , but the Monsters of the Midway are actually rolling out the red carpet for their long-time rival.
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Shocking moment Lions star Amik Robertson breaks arm trying to tackle Commanders rival in playoff loss
19/01/25 02:16
The Detroit Lions ' season-ending 45-31 loss to the Washington Commanders on Saturday was exacerbated by a gruesome injury to cornerback Amik Robertson.
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Skip Bayless scolds Caitlin Clark for sitting next to Taylor Swift at Chiefs game with five words of advice
19/01/25 01:23
Skip Bayless' biggest problem with the Chiefs' win over the Texans in Kansas City on Saturday wasn't the controversial officiating or the player-coach skirmish on Houston's sideline.
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Stephen A. Smith sends Jason Kelce and ESPN crew a message as he braves Kansas City cold at Chiefs-Texans game
18/01/25 07:51
Jason Kelce has arrived at Arrowhead Stadium for the pivotal Divisional Round matchup, where, as Stephen A. Smith pointed out, wind chill temperatures were around 0 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Colorado Rockies fans slam team's effort to pour a beer on X: 'Perfect analogy for management'
18/01/25 07:19
Maybe it was the altitude in mile-high Denver. But more likely, it was the technique. Whatever the case, the Colorado Rockies ' attempt to pour a beer went awry at Coors Field this week.
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Cowboys legend DeMarcus Ware makes shock accusation against Eagles fans amid criticism of team's supporters
18/01/25 05:11
The growing list of grievances against Philadelphia Eagles fans may have added another dark chapter after one supporter was heard yelling obscenities at a visiting Packers fan.
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Wyoming volleyball player's impassioned plea to ban trans athletes from women's sports : 'Stop this injustice'
18/01/25 04:08
A Wyoming bill aimed at banning transgender athletes from participating in women's collegiate sports advanced through committee on Friday at the urging of a Cowgirls volleyball player.
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Hordes of Kansas City Chiefs fans line up outside Arrowhead to begin boozy tailgating hours before Texans game
18/01/25 02:36
Chiefs Kingdom couldn't wait for Arrowhead Stadium's parking lot to open up Saturday morning ahead of Kansas City's Divisional Round playoff matchup with the visiting Houston Texans .
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Jason Kelce's ESPN talk show branded 'the worst in the history of television' as fans slam third episode
18/01/25 01:27
Already plagued by its 1am EST airtime and poor ratings , Jason Kelce 's late-night ESPN talk show is now facing a steady current of negative reviews.
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NFL insider reveals what life is really like with Deshaun Watson and the Cleveland Browns
15/01/25 08:57
Things are not going well in Cleveland for struggling Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson, who may be lost for the 2025 season before it even begins. And that's just the start of the problems.
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Conor McGregor and Miami Heat sued over claims he tried to rape woman in VIP bathroom as security stood watch
15/01/25 05:26
Conor McGregor and the Miami Heat are facing a federal lawsuit over claims the UFC legend sexually assaulted a woman in a bathroom at the Kaseya Center while security stood guard by the stall.
Martina Navratilova sends three-word message to Democrats after they voted against trans ban bill
15/01/25 04:31
Tennis legend Martina Navratilova slammed Democrats for refusing to support a Republic bill aimed at effectively banning transgender girls from competing in school sports.
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Jemele Hill deletes scathing old Caitlin Clark post after stalker's arrest
15/01/25 03:39
Jemele Hill is once again in the crosshairs of critics after the columnist, podcaster and sports media personality allegedly deleted an unfortunate Caitlin Clark post on X.
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Former first-round MLB draft pick makes shock career move at 26
15/01/25 01:07
One of the first-round picks of the 2017 Major League Baseball Draft is now pursuing a different line of work one year after receiving a World Series ring for his time with the Texas Rangers.
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Michael Phelps mourns beloved Team USA Swimming massage therapist and industry titan Brian Campbell, 68
14/01/25 08:52
Michael Phelps and many other American swimmers are in mourning this week after the passing of beloved massage therapist and chiropractor, Dr. Brian Campbell.
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Penguins fan ejected in wild scene after 'stealing puck from child and being threatened by the boy's mother'
14/01/25 08:06
The Pittsburgh Penguins fans found something to cheer about in Monday's 5-2 loss to the visiting Tampa Bay Lightning: The ejection of an elderly fan.
Houston Texans cut Diontae Johnson in startling move ahead of playoff matchup with Kansas City Chiefs
14/01/25 06:42
The Houston Texans are into the Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs with an up-coming matchup with the Kansas City Chiefs, but the upstart AFC South champs still have more roster moves to make.
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Caitlin Clark's alleged stalker makes plea to judge on wild first courtroom appearance
14/01/25 05:20
In what turned out to be a wild courtroom scene in Indianapolis, the man accused of stalking WNBA superstar Caitlin Clark was routinely asked to stop interrupting the proceedings at a hearing.
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Nine-time NBA champion Steve Kerr's childhood home is reduced to rubble in gut-wrenching photos from LA fire
14/01/25 05:00
Heartbreaking photos obtained exclusively by DailyMail.com reveal the burnt remnants of nine-time NBA champion Steve Kerr's childhood home following the devastating Palisades fires.
Emotional Matthew Stafford delivers LA rallying cry as he reveals wildfires motivated Rams to playoffs victory
14/01/25 03:18
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford didn't have to think hard to explain Monday's Wild Card upset of the Minnesota Vikings in Glendale, Arizona .
Hulk Hogan toasts Trump's imminent inauguration by pounding beers on Fox after getting booed by WWE fans in LA
14/01/25 01:50
After being showered with boos from a raucous WWE crowd in Los Angeles one week earlier, wrestling legend Hulk Hogan found a much more receptive audience with Fox News ' Jesse Watters on Monday.
NBA outcast Jontay Porter 'texted with co-conspirators during games' in gambling scheme that led to ban
13/01/25 08:59
Federal investigators say NBA exile Jontay Porter was texting with his alleged co-conspirators during games to hash out details of the gambling scheme that resulted in his lifetime suspension.
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Stunned self-help author reacts as book tops best-sellers list after NFL star AJ Brown reads it on sidelines
13/01/25 07:40
Author Jim Murphy's self-help book, Inner Excellence, hit the top spot on Amazon's best-seller list after Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver AJ Brown was spotted reading it on Sunday.
NFL fans rally around female Packers supporter after shocking clip shows her being harassed at Eagles game
13/01/25 05:15
The public wasn't exactly stunned to see a foul-mouthed Philadelphia Eagles fans direct a profane rant an un undeserving Green Bay Packers supporter in a viral video on Sunday.
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Notre Dame fans go into meltdown over Marcus Freeman report ahead of title game against Ohio State
13/01/25 04:06
Even with the Fighting Irish vying for their first national championship since Ronald Regan was president, there is a growing sense of dread among Notre Dame fans over a new report.
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LSU star and NFL hopeful Kyren Lacy is finally arrested on negligent homicide and hit-and-run charges
13/01/25 02:18
LSU wide receiver and NFL hopeful Kyren Lacy has finally been arrested and booked in Louisiana on charges of negligent homicide and hit-and-run driving with serious injury or death.
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Eagles' Nakobe Dean 'is out for the playoffs after tearing knee tendon' during Wild Card win over Packers
13/01/25 02:02
The news wasn't all good for the Philadelphia Eagles after Sunday's Wild Card win over the visiting Green Bay Packers. The league's top-ranked defense has lost one of its biggest contributors for the year.
Giants legend Michael Strahan makes scathing on-air remark about team's current general manager Joe Schoen
13/01/25 01:16
Retired New York Giants legend Michael Strahan levelled the team's current general manager with a vicious dig during Fox Sports' Wild Card pregame show.
NFL fans are left speechless as Ravens-Steelers playoff game is delayed for very peculiar reason
12/01/25 05:09
NFL fans were left stunned on Saturday night as officials paused the Baltimore Ravens ' playoff win over the Pittsburgh Steelers in the third quarter for an administrative timeout.
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MLB All-Star Felix Mantilla dies at 90 nearly 70 years after Braves' upset of Yankees in 1957 World Series
12/01/25 03:43
One of the pivotal figures in Milwaukee baseball history has died at age 90 after winning a World Series with the Braves and later being named as an All-Star with the Boston Red Sox.
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NBA postpones Rockets-Hawks game as Atlanta gets two inches of snow
12/01/25 01:58
There was just a few inches of snow in Atlanta on Friday and Saturday, but with worsening conditions on the roads, the NBA decided to postpone the hometown Hawks' game.
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Gamblers misfire badly on NFL's Wild Card playoff opener between Texans and Chargers
12/01/25 12:55
Saturday's postseason opener between the Houston Texans and Los Angeles Chargers was FanDuel's most lopsided betting line for the Wild Card round of the NFL playoffs.
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New England Patriots 'are in negotiations with the team's next head coach' after firing Jerod Mayo
11/01/25 11:43
The 4-13 Patriots previously fired first-year head coach Jerod Mayo, who had come under fire after replacing New England legend Bill Belichick before the season.
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Packers make curious move at quarterback with Jordan Love recovering from injury before Eagles playoff game
11/01/25 10:42
One day after the Green Bay Packers removed Jordan Love from the injury list, the team felt compelled to add another quarterback to the roster ahead of Sunday's Wild Card playoff game.
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Everyone says the same thing about straight-forward national anthem before Texans-Chargers playoff game
11/01/25 10:00
NFL fans issued an immediate response to Nancy Curtis' national anthem before the league's playoff opener between the Houston Texans and visiting Los Angeles Chargers.
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Fans split over Matthew McConaughey's air time on ESPN as he watches Texas fall to Ohio State in Cotton Bowl
11/01/25 05:30
It was no surprise to see Matthew McConaughey perched on the Texas sidelines in a leather jacket and cowboy hat during Friday's devastating 28-14 Cotton Bowl loss to Ohio State.
Texas fans all say same thing about Longhorns coach Steve Sarkisian after brutal Cotton Bowl loss to Ohio State
11/01/25 04:44
Texas fans didn't even wait for the final whistle of Friday's Cotton Bowl loss to the Ohio State Buckeyes to blast Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian, whom they blame for the defeat.
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Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick describes anguish of losing home in Palisades fire: 'I was not prepared'
11/01/25 02:30
Reports that JJ Redick's home was lost to the ongoing wildfire in Pacific Palisades are true, the Los Angeles Lakers head coach confirmed Friday, admitting he hasn't 'wept like that in several years.'
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Packers and Commanders give vital injury updates on health of star QBs Jordan Love and Jayden Daniels
11/01/25 12:51
The Washington Commanders and Green Bay Packers have issued major injury updates on quarterbacks Jayden Daniels and Jordan Love ahead of their Wild Card playoff games on Sunday.
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