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Ohio State players are reportedly bothered by fan base's behavior
The Ohio State Buckeyes are year-in and year-out one of the best programs in college football. But even the team itself is reportedly starting to grow concerned about its fan base. Outside of a few games against Michigan, Ryan Day and the Bucks always put a good product on the field. However this year more than others, players and coaches seem to be hearing the noise from the people who are supposed to be supporting them.
Ohio State Players Are Reportedly Bothered By Fan Base's Behavior
The Ohio State Buckeyes are year-in and year-out one of the best programs in college football. But even the team itself is reportedly starting to grow concerned about its fan base. Outside of a few games against Michigan, Ryan Day and the Bucks always put a good product on the field. However this year more than others, players and coaches seem to be hearing the noise from the people who are supposed to be supporting them.
Here's How Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese Did For Team USA vs. Italy Today
The Team USA women continued to roll through World Cup qualifying with Saturday's win over Italy - and a pair of WNBA rivals were a big reason why. The U.S. women's national team took down the Italians in a 93-59 route that saw five different players score in double-figures. No. 1 picks Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers led the way with 12 points each, but Angel Reese also made her presence felt off the bench with her usual dominance on the boards.
Pablo Torre Reacts To Jordon Hudson's UNC vs. Duke Game Outfit
Bill Belichick appeared to take a shot at his former boss through his 20-something year old girlfriend at Saturday night's Duke-UNC game. The Tar Heels coach, who recently missed out on the Hall of Fame along with Patriots owner Robert Kraft, was spotted at last night's rivalry matchup with Jordon Hudson by his side. But it's what the former cheerleader was wearing that really grabbed fans' (and Pablo Torre's) attention.
Trump namedrops 2028 election contenders - including himself
Donald Trump suggested JD Vance and Marco Rubio could run for president in 2028 but did not rule himself out of the race. Teasing the possibility of an unprecedented third term, Mr Trump said he would “love to” run again. In a podcast for the Economist published on Thursday, Steve Bannon, the president’s former adviser, said “there is a plan” in 2028 for Mr Trump to contest the election.
Joe Exotic defends tiger that mauled handler to death
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Trump officials hit back at Angelina Jolie in free speech row
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Joe Exotic defends tiger that mauled handler to death
Daniel Bates Mon, September 22, 2025 at 7:38 PM UTC 2 min read Joe Exotic, the star of the Netflix show Tiger King, has defended a tiger that mauled its handler to death. Ryan Easley, who had known Exotic “for many years”, was killed by a tiger in Oklahoma on Saturday, according to a statement on his Facebook page. Easley has been performing with a tiger at Growler Pines Tiger Preserve when he was attacked by the animal, Choctaw County Sheriff Terry Park said.
Trump officials hit back at Angelina Jolie in free speech row
Daniel Bates Mon, September 22, 2025 at 8:53 PM UTC 3 min read The Trump administration has hit back at Angelina Jolie after she warned free speech was in danger in America. A White House spokesman told The Telegraph that Jimmy Kimmel was a “low ratings loser” after Ms Jolie alluded to him being taken off air for his remarks about the killing of Charlie Kirk.
Free speech limits are dangerous
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Video of strike on Venezuela drug boat is AI
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Washington Post columnist fired ‘over Charlie Kirk comments’
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Explosive left under car of Fox News crew in Utah
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Explosive left under car of Fox News crew in Utah
Two men have been arrested after an explosive was found under a local TV news car in the same state where Charlie Kirk was shot dead. Adeeb Nasir, 58, and Adil Justice Ahmed Nasir, 31, allegedly placed the incendiary device under the vehicle owned by FOX 13 in Salt Lake City. FBI investigators determined the device was real and had been lit but “failed to function”.
Video Of Crowd For Chiefs vs. Eagles Game At 8 A.M. Is Going Viral
The Kansas City Chiefs will be hoping to start as fast as their fans in Sunday's Super Bowl 59 rematch. More than eight hours before kickoff, a miles long line formed outside of Arrowhead Stadium with fans eagerly awaiting their shot at revenge for February's 40-22 SB LIX loss at the hands of Jalen Hurts and the Eagles.
September 13, 2025 - Air Mail
The decision to rubber-stamp a sweetheart plea deal for Jeffrey Epstein in 2008 indelibly altered the course of Alex Acosta’s career. The extraordinary agreement signed by Mr. Acosta, who was then U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Florida, allowed Epstein to serve 13-months in a low-security prison for child prostitution.
Plastic-wrapped body found in singer’s abandoned Tesla
Decomposing remains were found inside a Tesla belonging to a singer most well known for the song Romantic Homicide. The body of a female, which had reportedly been dismembered and wrapped in plastic, was discovered at an impound lot in Los Angeles inside a vehicle registered to David Anthony Burke, 20. At the time, the singer, whose stage name is D4vd, was performing in Columbus, Ohio, the New York Post reported.
Plastic-wrapped body found in singer’s abandoned Tesla
The body was found inside a vehicle belonging to singer D4vd Decomposing remains were found inside a Tesla belonging to a singer most well known for the song Romantic Homicide. The body, which had reportedly been dismembered and wrapped in plastic, was discovered at an impound lot in Los Angeles inside a vehicle belonging to David Anthony Burke, 20. The singer, whose stage name is D4vd, first shot to fame when his song Romantic Homicide began trending on TikTok.
Cracker Barrel cancels restaurant renovations after logo backlash
Cracker Barrel has cancelled renovations in all of its restaurants following backlash over the company’s new “modern” logo. The American restaurant chain said it made the reversal after customers “shared their voices” about the makeover, which was part of a $700 million revamp of the brand.
This man handed Epstein a sweetheart deal, now he’ll have to defend it
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Taylor Swift announces engagement to NFL star Travis Kelce
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Huge dust storm engulfs Arizona
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Inmate at Ghislaine Maxwell's cushy new prison is booted to grim lock-up after slamming her in interview
An inmate at Ghislaine Maxwell's cushy new prison has been abruptly transferred to a higher security facility after publicly criticizing the convicted sex trafficker, Daily Mail can reveal. Julie Howell, who is serving a one-year sentence for theft, was removed from Federal Prison Camp, Bryan in Texas after blasting Maxwell as 'disgusting' in an interview with a British newspaper earlier this month.
Scottie Scheffler Appears To Have Called Out European Golf Fans
Scottie Scheffler Appears To Have Called Out European Golf Fans originally appeared on The Spun. Scottie Scheffler continued his incredible hot streak over the weekend after overcoming a four-stroke deficit in Sunday's BMW Championship to secure his 18th PGA Tour win. Advertisement Like with most things over the past few years, Scheffler made it look easy as he punctuated his walk down of Scotland's Robert MacIntyre with an outstanding chip-in on No. 17 to put the dagger is his opponent's hopes.
Women's Tennis Star Complains About Crying Baby During Match
Women's Tennis Star Complains About Crying Baby During Match originally appeared on The Spun. Women's British tennis star Emma Raducanu did some crying of her own on Monday after calling for her match to be halted due to an upset baby in the stands. Advertisement While facing off against Aryna Sabalenka in yesterday's Cincinnati Open, Raducanu stepped off the line in the third set and addressed the tournament's umpire about the infant's crying.
Veteran NFL WR Suffers Season-Ending Injury For Second Straight Year
He just can't catch a break. The worst has officially been confirmed for Minnesota wide receiver Rondale Moore. After being carted off the field in Saturday's exhibition game vs. the Houston Texans, the veteran wide receiver/punt returner will now miss a second straight year with an unfortunate knee injury. Health has been the biggest obstacle for Moore since arriving in the National Football League as a second-round pick out of Purdue in 2021.
Myles Garrett Joins Shedeur Sanders In Unfortunate Company
Myles Garrett Joins Shedeur Sanders In Unfortunate Company originally appeared on The Spun. The Cleveland Browns are beginning to have a speeding problem. After rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders was cited on two separate occasions driving well over the speed limit following Browns practices, All-Pro pass rusher Myles Garrett has now reportedly been pulled over under similar circumstances as well.
'No Way' - Travis Kelce's NFL Top 100 Ranking Has Fans Upset
'No Way' - Travis Kelce's NFL Top 100 Ranking Has Fans Upset originally appeared on The Spun. 12 years after he was drafted 63rd overall by the Chiefs out of Cincinnati, Travis Kelce's resume speaks for itself. Advertisement 10 Pro Bowls, four first-team All-Pro selections, three Super Bowl rings and countless clutch moments have to define Kelce's pro football career. But after a down season in 2024, the future Hall of Fame tight end fell 28 spots in this year's NFL Top 100 countdown.
NFL Teams Think Blockbuster Tyreek Hill Trade Might Be Coming
NFL Teams Think Blockbuster Tyreek Hill Trade Might Be Coming originally appeared on The Spun. If Miami is looking to unload the Cheetah, then other NFL teams are willing to pounce.
'Absolutely' - Browns Are Considering Surprising Quarterback Move
'Absolutely' - Browns Are Considering Surprising Quarterback Move originally appeared on The Spun. When the Cleveland Browns drafted Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders this April, they had a total of five quarterbacks on their roster between their incoming rookies, Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett and the injured Deshaun Watson.
'Overrated' - Fans Didn't Like Travis Hunter's NFL Debut
'Overrated' - Fans Didn't Like Travis Hunter's NFL Debut originally appeared on The Spun. For all of the hype surrounding Travis Hunter's NFL preseason debut, some fans were left feeling underwhelmed with the Heisman Trophy winner's performance in Saturday's matchup vs. the Steelers.
Basketball Legend Diana Taurasi Doesn't Hold Back On WNBA Salaries
Basketball Legend Diana Taurasi Doesn't Hold Back On WNBA Salaries originally appeared on The Spun. Diana Taurasi may go down as arguably the most accomplished player in the history of women's basketball, but she certainly wasn't paid like it over the course of her 20 WNBA seasons.
NFL Explains Why They Banned Smelling Salts From Games
NFL Explains Why They Banned Smelling Salts From Games originally appeared on The Spun. The NFL has reportedly done away with a staple of its locker rooms and sidelines for decades. On Tuesday, star 49ers tight end George Kittle crashed the NFL Network's training camp set in Santa Clara to break the news that the league just put a ban on smelling salts and ammonia packets.
NFL Veteran Rushed To Hospital After 'Illegal' Tackle At Practice Sunday
NFL Veteran Rushed To Hospital After 'Illegal' Tackle At Practice Sunday originally appeared on The Spun. A veteran member of the Colts backfield reportedly suffered a severe lower leg injury during Sunday's training camp practice after being taken down by an illegal hip-drop tackle during a live session. Advertisement According to Stephen Holder of ESPN.com, running back Salvon Ahmed was immediately taken to the hospital for X-rays after grabbing at his ankle in serious pain.
Sports Fans React To Michelle Obama Calling Out Stephen A. Smith
Sports Fans React To Michelle Obama Calling Out Stephen A. Smith originally appeared on The Spun. Former first lady Michelle Obama made sure to namedrop Stephen A. Smith during a recent discussion about how modern sports coverage mirrors the drama and spectacle of reality TV shows like "Real Housewives." Advertisement "It's all a sociological study," Obama said in reference to assertions from the men in her life that sports are more "dramatic" than reality TV.
Veteran NFL Analyst Out At CBS Before 2025 Season
Veteran NFL Analyst Out At CBS Before 2025 Season originally appeared on The Spun. CBS' broadcasts are going to sound a little different in 2025 as one of its veteran analysts heads back home. According to reports, former Giants running back Tiki Barber is returning to the Meadowlands to call Big Blue's games on the team's radio broadcast.
Parents stabbed to death in front of children on family hike
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Parents stabbed to death in front of children on family hike
A mother and father have been killed in front of their children while on a family hike, police said. Clinton and Cristen Brink, 43, and 41, were attacked by a knifeman in Washington county, Arkansas, on Saturday. Officers are still searching for the attacker, who is understood to have fled following the incident in Devil’s Den State Park. The couple, who had only just moved to the area, are thought to have died protecting their two daughters aged seven and nine.
College Football Analyst Predicts Ohio State's First Loss In 2025
College Football Analyst Predicts Ohio State's First Loss In 2025 originally appeared on The Spun. With last year's expansion and the last two national champions coming out of the conference, there are no Saturdays off in the Big Ten — or at least that's the argument the B1G has been making in its arms race with the SEC. Advertisement For a team to make it unscathed out of the Big Ten this year its going to have to earn it.
NFL Owner Outlines His Ideal International Game Schedule
NFL Owner Outlines His Ideal International Game Schedule originally appeared on The Spun. Growing the game of football beyond America's borders has been a mission of Roger Goodell and the National Football League since he took over in 2006. Advertisement Goodell has gone on-record that he'd like the NFL to play 16 international games per season. Which really only leads down one road — one international game every year, for every team.
Dan Orlovsky Recalls 'Uncomfortable' Damar Hamlin Moment On ESPN
Dan Orlovsky Recalls 'Uncomfortable' Damar Hamlin Moment On ESPN originally appeared on The Spun. It's been just over 2.5 years since life-saving measures had to be taken to keep Damar Hamlin alive on the football field. Advertisement As "thoughts and prayers" flooded social media in the minutes and hours to follow, ESPN's Dan Orlovsky felt compelled to actually give them on live TV the next day. A moment that he says was admittedly "uncomfortable" for him.
'Not Smart': Browns GM Didn't Hold Back On Shedeur Sanders
'Not Smart': Browns GM Didn't Hold Back On Shedeur Sanders originally appeared on The Spun. With all eyes on Shedeur Sanders following his fifth-round draft slide the last thing the former Colorado star could afford to do was have a slip-up. But two speeding tickets later, the son of the Hall of Famer is already getting called out by his team's general manager.
Harry and Meghan’s Netflix film ‘risks being scrapped’
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Harry and Meghan’s Netflix film ‘risks being scrapped’
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I’m allowed to pardon Ghislaine Maxwell
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I’m glad Taylor Swift isn’t my daughter-in-law, says Denise Welch
The mother of Taylor Swift’s ex-boyfriend has said she is “glad” she did not end up as the singer’s mother-in-law. Denise Welch, the Loose Women star, said that when her son Matty Healy was dating the 14-time Grammy winner, things were “tricky”. Ms Welch, 67, suggested that it was hypocritical that those close to Swift cannot publicly talk about her life, only for the singer to “write a whole album about it”.
Hound Republicans over Epstein files, Democrats tell voters
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Hound Republicans over Epstein files, Democrats tell voters
Democrats are urging voters to hound Republicans over the Epstein scandal in a series of attack ads. The adverts about the late paedophile and his friendship with President Donald Trump will run in a dozen Republican-held House of Representatives districts over the August recess, Axios reported. The clips were revealed as the president fired off another angry denial on Truth Social about his involvement with Jeffrey Epstein, whom he had been friends with for around two decades.
Big Ten Football Coach Takes Jab At SEC Schedule
Big Ten Football Coach Takes Jab At SEC Schedule originally appeared on The Spun. Few coaches in college football have been as unafraid to ruffle feathers as Indiana's Curt Cignetti. Since arriving in Bloomington, the former JMU HC has had his share of quotables. And when asked about the school canceling its home-and-home series vs. Virginia in favor of adding an FCS opponent, Cignetti took it as a chance to send a direct shot across the bow at the SEC.
Former NFL General Manager Makes Wild MVP Prediction
Former NFL General Manager Makes Wild MVP Prediction originally appeared on The Spun. Every once in a while Mike Tannenbaum will throw out something on ESPN that reminds you why he's no longer a GM in the NFL. Advertisement Today was one of those days. During a segment on "Get Up" this morning, the former Jets general manager put forth a bold prediction that Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love will walk away with MVP honors in 2025.
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