Max Winters - Deputy Sports Editor

Max is a Sports Journalism graduate of Southampton Solent University. His first job in journalism was working at Olympics website Inside The Games, covering various sports around the world before starting at Mail Online in 2017.

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From Super Bowl champion to reality TV star, inside the wild world of 'Coach Prime' Deion Sanders amid Dallas links

14/01/25 10:48

Deion Sanders has consistently said he has no interest in leaving the Colorado Buffaloes for the NFL, unless he could coach his sons. But if there is one job that could tempt 'Coach Prime', arguably college football's biggest star, into the bright lights of the pros without his family it's the Dallas Cowboys. That's why he took the call from Jerry Jones this week after the Cowboys announced there would be no new contract for Mike McCarthy. ...read

Patrick Mahomes reveals how he killed time while wife Brittany was giving birth to daughter Golden Raye
14/01/25 06:17
Fortunately for Mahomes, the quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs, the team had secured a bye in the first round of the playoffs and he could be there to welcome the family's latest addition.
Sydney Thomas SEC mystery takes another twist as Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin breaks his silence on rumors
14/01/25 05:28
Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin has spoken out amid claims he is the mystery SEC college football coach who recently slid into the DMs of viral ring girl Sydney Thomas.
Vikings quarterback JJ McCarthy leaves fans baffled with cryptic two-word message on social media
14/01/25 04:04
The injured McCarthy watched on from the sideline as Sam Darnold and the Vikings were dominated by the Rams in Arizona on Monday night.
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Los Angeles sports teams slammed for 'pathetic' donation to help victims of city's wildfires
14/01/25 01:46
The 12 Los Angeles professional sports teams have been criticized after donating a combined $8million to support victims of the city's wildfires and those fighting the blazes.
Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift named celebrity couple most likely to get engaged in 2025, say experts
13/01/25 11:47
The Chiefs star has only been dating pop sensation Taylor Swift for 18 months but many already expect the A-List couple to be one of the first to take their relationship to the next level in the new year.
NFL fans praise Jason Kelce for his tribute to Los Angeles firefighters on ESPN's Rams-Vikings broadcast
13/01/25 11:40
Kelce was at the front and center of the broadcast of the Rams' playoff game against the Minnesota Vikings, which was moved from SoFi Stadium to Glendale, Arizona
Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford pays tribute to LA firefighters before playoff game against the Vikings
13/01/25 11:05
The final game of wild card weekend was moved from SoFi Stadium in Inglewood to Glendale, Arizona because of the ongoing fires that are still engulfing Los Angeles.
How Taylor Swift really feels about settling down with Travis Kelce after her Eras Tour finished
09/01/25 09:45
The Chiefs tight end and the pop star, who recently wrapped up her mammoth Eras Tour after 21 months, have been together since the summer of 2023.
Lakers coach JJ Redick loses family home in LA fires as team's game against Hornets is called off
09/01/25 06:39
Lakers coach JJ Redick and his young family have had their Pacific Palisades home burned down during the Los Angeles fires.
Women's college basketball team with trans player refuses to play Christian school
09/01/25 04:11
A Canadian women's college basketball team, whose roster includes a transgender player, has refused to play a Christian school because of alleged abuse at their last game.
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Clay Travis calls iconic sportscaster 'a d***head' for crass comments about LA fires and James Woods
09/01/25 02:23
Firefighters are still trying to control a series of major fires in the Los Angeles area that have killed five people and ravaged communities from the Pacific Coast to Pasadena.
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Drunk Raiders star Charles Snowden's shock response to cops after being arrested in Las Vegas
09/01/25 01:04
The defensive end was found passed out at the wheel of a running car with a blood-alcohol level of more than double the legal limit and is facing a single misdemeanor count.
Bill Belichick's response to claims NFL teams - including Tom Brady's Las Vegas Raiders - want to hire him
08/01/25 08:13
It emerged on Wednesday that a number of NFL teams had sounded out the 72-year-old about the prospect of hiring him this offseason.
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Philadelphia Eagles given huge boost as quarterback Jalen Hurts returns to practice ahead of NFL playoffs
08/01/25 07:30
The star quarterback will return to practice at the team's stadium on Wednesday for the first time since he suffered a concussion in Week 16.
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Dave Portnoy issues savage response to Jason Whitlock after he called Barstool Sports chief 'a sexual degenerate'
08/01/25 04:43
After Portnoy expressed skepticism at the allegations in the suit, Whitlock issued a withering assessment of him and branded the Barstool Sports chief a 'sexual degenerate '.
Travis Kelce reveals the only time of year he wouldn't marry Taylor Swift
08/01/25 01:53
During this week's episode of New Heights, the Kelce brothers were asked about the prospect of a wedding disrupting a fan's football season.
Inside the Kansas City Chiefs' travel chaos: Travis Kelce lifts the lid on team's Denver nightmare
08/01/25 01:43
The chaos began on Saturday when the reigning Super Bowl champions eventually flew out of Kansas City four hours behind schedule after a brutal winter storm left their plane stranded.
Warriors coach Steve Kerr reveals mom Ann, 90, is among those evacuated from Pacific Palisades fire
08/01/25 12:47
The Golden State Warriors coach said Tuesday night that his mom, Ann, had left her home in Pacific Palisades given the evacuation orders that affected tens of thousands of people.
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Michael Strahan leaves fans fuming with response to Rob Gronkowski ranting about New England Patriots
07/01/25 02:50
The legendary NFL tight end was responding to the news that the Patriots had fired head coach Jerod Mayo in the wake of the team's win over the Buffalo Bills on the final day of the regular season.
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson out of the NFL playoffs after tearing his ACL
07/01/25 01:33
The injury leaves his team without its top deep threat as they go on the road to face a difficult opponent in the wild-card round Sunday.
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Cleveland Browns reveal Deshaun Watson has suffered devastating setback in recovery from Achilles injury
06/01/25 07:04
Watson has only played in 19 games since signing a fully guaranteed five-year, $230m contract with Cleveland in 2022. The deal has been a collective failure as Watson hasn´t played well when healthy.
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Cincinnati Bengals fire defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo after narrowly missing out on playoffs
06/01/25 05:15
Cincinnati (9-8) missed the playoffs in the AFC, coming up short despite a five-game winning streak to end the season.
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Bills star Von Miller bags staggering $1.5million bonus for sack after 52 seconds against the Patriots
05/01/25 07:28
Buffalo Bills pass rusher Von Miller earned a $1.5million bonus after recording a sack just 52 seconds into Sunday's game against the host New England Patriots.
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Dallas Cowboys to start Trey Lance in final game of the NFL season against the Washington Commanders
05/01/25 04:55
He will be under center as the Cowboys play their season finale against the visiting Washington Commanders. It will mark his first NFL start since September 18, 2022.
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Cleveland Browns fire offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey after terrible season
05/01/25 01:09
The team finished 3-14 and struggled offensively all season long.
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New Orleans Saints interested in hiring Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Matt Nagy in huge move
05/01/25 12:44
The New Orleans Saints are currently searching for a new head coach after firing Dennis Allen back in November and have reportedly put the Kansas City Chiefs man at the top of their list.
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Chiefs give huge Travis Kelce update ahead of Week 18 showdown in Denver against the Broncos
03/01/25 09:32
The Chiefs secured the AFC's No. 1 seed and a bye in the first round of the playoffs on Christmas Day thanks to their win over the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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Bodycam footage shows shocking moment Olympics sprint star Fred Kerley gets tasered after 'trying to fight cops' in Miami
03/01/25 09:00
Police bodycam footage has emerged of the shocking moment an officer tasered an American Olympics sprint star before he was arrested in Miami in the early hours of Friday.
Fans spot reason for the Chiefs to be concerned about winning the Super Bowl after college playoffs
03/01/25 07:54
Not only do they get a bye but the Chiefs can also rest a number of key starters, including Patrick Mahomes, for this week's final regular season game against the Denver Broncos.
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Olympics sprint star Fred Kerley tasered and charged with battery in Miami after 'trying to fight cops'
03/01/25 05:19
American Olympics sprint star Fred Kerley was reportedly tasered before being arrested and charged with battery on a police officer in Miami early on Friday.
NFL dominates TV again as football's viewing figures dwarf sports rivals, politics, Oscars and Grammys in 2024
03/01/25 04:59
The NFL was once again the dominant force on American television in 2024 as viewers sat down in huge numbers to watch the league's biggest games.
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Charles Barkley and Shaquille O'Neal lead tributes to Greg Gumbel on 'Inside the NBA' after TV legend's death
03/01/25 02:56
Charles Barkley, Shaquille O'Neal and their 'Inside the NBA' colleagues have paid emotional tributes to Greg Gumbel after the iconic sports broadcaster's death last month.
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Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau's sister Katie says 2024 was the 'worst' year of her life in heartbreaking post
03/01/25 01:56
The Gaudreau brothers were killed on August 29 when police said they were struck by a suspected drunken driver while riding bicycles on a rural road.
Caitlin Clark tells Travis Kelce she luckily avoided postseason surgery on bizarre injury from WNBA season
02/01/25 01:48
Speaking to Travis Kelce and his brother Jason on their special episode of New Heights, Clark revealed that doctors thought she may have had to go under the knife to fix the rare issue.
Dak Prescott's fiancee Sarah Jane Ramos has vehicle robbed amid FBI warning to athletes
30/12/24 08:15
Dak Prescott's fiancee Sarah Jane Ramos reportedly had thousands of dollars worth of goods, including designer handbags, stolen from her vehicle in Dallas last week.
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Arkansas' Fernando Carmona breaks silence after 'disgusting' act sparked revulsion from fans
30/12/24 07:15
Footage showed the moment Carmona stood over helpless Texas Tech player CJ Baskerville as he lay on the ground and stomped on his ankle with his full body weight.
Ex-NFL player reacts to Fernando Carmona's disgusting ankle stomp as fans demand Razorbacks lineman is banned
30/12/24 06:28
Furious college football fans took to social media at the weekend to call for Carmona to be banned for life after a shocking piece of foul play in the Arkansas' 39-26 win over Texas Tech.
Jerry Jones, 82, gets heckled by Philadelphia Eagles fans while watching Dallas Cowboys suffer heavy loss
30/12/24 04:59
Eagles fans turned toward the glass and snapped selfies and taunted the glum Cowboys owner and general manager each time Philadelphia scored their five touchdowns.
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Dave Portnoy demands FBI investigation after agonizingly missing out on $370k windfall
30/12/24 04:05
Portnoy has demanded an FBI investigation into the Washington Commanders and their running back Brian Robinson Jr. after he agonizingly missed out on a massive $370,000 pay day on Sunday.
Security guard is caught running away from Eagles-Cowboys sideline brawl that saw three players get ejected
30/12/24 02:31
With just over two minutes to play, Eagles safety Sydney Brown became embroiled in a scuffle with Cowboys cornerback Troy Pride, with the former dragging him off the field and towards the tunnel.
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Tom Brady shocks NFL viewers with bizarre pronunciation of basic football phrase during Vikings-Packers game
30/12/24 01:49
The seven-time Super Bowl champion was on commentary duty for the Minnesota Vikings' huge 27-25 win over the Green Bay Packers on Sunday afternoon.
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Los Angeles Lakers send D'Angelo Russell back to the Brooklyn Nets in blockbuster NBA trade
29/12/24 07:46
Los Angeles will send two players and three second-round picks to an NBA rival as part of the blockbuster trade deal.
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Las Vegas Raiders suffer travel nightmare after mechanical issue on their flight
29/12/24 06:38
The team was hoping to fly out in the morning on Saturday, but a mechanical issue on its plane prevented it from doing so and caused chaos ahead of their game on Sunday.
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NFL legend Terry Bradshaw shocks fans with Kansas City Chiefs prediction
29/12/24 06:24
Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and their teammates are hoping to become the first team in NFL history to win a third-straight Super Bowl.
Ja'Marr Chase gives three-word verdict on Joe Burrow after Bengals' huge win over the Broncos
29/12/24 04:41
Burrow continued his stellar season by completing 39 of his 49 passes for 412 yards and three touchdowns - including the game-winner in overtime.
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College football star stomped on by Arkansas' Fernando Carmona breaks his silence amid calls for rival to be banned
29/12/24 03:58
College football fans were left furious after footage emerged of Arkansas left tackle Fernando Carmona crushing Baskerville's ankle seemingly on purpose.
College football fans want Arkansas' Fernando Carmona banned for life after his 'disgusting' act
29/12/24 01:15
The Arkansas Razorbacks beat the Texas Tech Red Raiders 39-26 in the Liberty Bowl in Memphis but there was one controversial moment that infuriated fans.
NBA punishes Joel Embiid for making obscene gesture at Celtics fans days after he screamed at female referee
28/12/24 05:52
The incident occurred just days after Embiid angrily confronted female referee Jenna Schroeder when he was ejected against the San Antonio Spurs for two technical fouls.
Bill Belichick makes decision on New England return with UNC in Fenway Bowl
28/12/24 04:18
The game will played at Fenway Park, the home of baseball's Boston Red Sox and practically in the backyard of where Belichick coached the New England Patriots to six Super Bowl wins.
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Travis Kelce gets emotional $120,000 Christmas gift from Chiefs teammates after his $6m home was robbed
28/12/24 02:51
Kelce's $6million mansion was raided by thieves back in October, with the Super Bowl winner reportedly losing a number of cherished items.
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Los Angeles Dodgers World Series hero Teoscar Hernandez agrees $66million deal to return to champions
28/12/24 01:53
He is returning to the Los Angeles Dodgers after a triumphant first season, as the All-Star outfielder and the World Series champions have agreed on a three-year, $66million contract.
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Los Angeles Chargers activate J.K. Dobbins off injured reserve in huge boost to playoff hopes
28/12/24 01:19
The running back missed four games after suffering a knee injury late in the first half of his team's 30-23 loss to the Baltimore Ravens on November 25.
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Tyreek Hill drops major hint he could be traded to the Los Angeles Chargers
28/12/24 01:02
Hill's performances and antics have fueled speculation that he could seek a new team in the offseason as he tries to add another Super Bowl win to his collection before retirement.
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Cleveland Browns make major decision on Deshaun Watson's $230million contract
28/12/24 12:11
Watson has played just 19 games in three seasons because of a suspension and injuries with the Browns, who signed him to a five-year, $230million fully guaranteed contract in 2022.
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Legendary sports broadcaster Greg Gumbel dies aged 78
27/12/24 10:45
The 78-year-old called NFL games on CBS for decades. He also served as the network's host of the NCAA Tournament.
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Boxer Paul Bamba dies aged 35... just six days after his final fight and weeks after signing with Ne-Yo
27/12/24 10:14
His death comes just six days after his last fight - a win over Rogelio Medina Luna in New Jersey that saw him named the WBA Gold Cruiserweight world champion.
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Sacramento Kings fire head coach Mike Brown
27/12/24 09:46
He won NBA Coach of the Year in his first season in 2022-23, when he helped the franchise end the longest playoff drought in NBA history at 16 seasons.
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Jalen Hurts officially ruled out of the Philadelphia Eagles' game against the Dallas Cowboys due to concussion
27/12/24 09:14
He was taken to the locker room with concussion just minutes into last week's loss against the Washington Commanders after being crushed at the end of a 13-yard run.
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Yankees star Aaron Judge and wife Samantha Bracksieck are expecting their first child
27/12/24 04:06
Judge and Bracksieck are high school sweethearts, having met in Linden, California . She first appeared on his Instagram account in 2014 and they both would go on to study at Fresno State University.
LeBron James handed brutal reality check after his NFL Christmas warning
27/12/24 02:52
Following the Los Angeles Lakers' festive win over the Golden State Warriors, James looked down the camera and said: 'I love the NFL. But Christmas is our day.'
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Martina Navratilova's brutal one-word verdict on Olympics gender row boxer Imane Khelif winning female sports award
27/12/24 01:41
The AP's journalists and members sparked outrage earlier this week after giving the controversial Olympics boxer third place behind Caitlin Clark and Simone Biles .
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Former college football quarterback Tommy Lazzaro dies aged 27
26/12/24 11:56
Reports claim the Colorado native was killed in a fatal hunting accident last week in Florida.
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Dave Portnoy shares staggering story of how his podcast saved a fan's life
26/12/24 11:12
Portnoy, the brains behind Barstool Sports, hosted the 'BFFs' podcast alongside Brianna 'Chickenfry' LaPaglia and Josh Richards but made his final appearance earlier this month.
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Dallas Cowboys shut down CeeDee Lamb for the rest of the season due to injury
26/12/24 09:19
The team has decided to shut down its star wide receiver for the rest of the season because of his shoulder injury.
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Gender furor erupts as Olympics boxer Imane Khelif is honored with female sports award by Associated Press
26/12/24 04:55
Khelif's gold sparked major controversy after the International Boxing Association said Khelif had been disqualified from last year's World Championships for failing gender eligibility criteria.
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Lamar Jackson sets new NFL record in dominant Ravens Christmas Day win over the Texans
26/12/24 03:07
Jackson, the MVP last season and in 2019, put on a show rivaled only by the spectacular Super Bowl-caliber halftime performance by Beyoncé to give Baltimore its third straight win.
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Steelers star George Pickens sparks fury with gesture to Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes
26/12/24 12:42
The Kansas City Chiefs pair were being interviewed by Netflix after their resounding 29-10 win over the Steelers when their opponent approached from behind the camera.
Beyonce performs for first time since Jay-Z rape allegations at halftime of Netflix's Ravens-Texans NFL Christmas Day game
25/12/24 11:14
The iconic singer rode in on a horse and brought out daughter Blue Ivy during her show-stopping performance in her hometown of Houston at halftime of the Texans and Baltimore Ravens game.
Chiefs coach Andy Reid hilariously dresses as Santa in the locker room after Christmas win over the Steelers
25/12/24 09:29
Netflix's cameras caught the head coach dressed the part as he donned a full Santa suit, with a full beard, to speak to his players.
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Houston Texans coach reveals full extent of Tank Dell's horrific knee injury
23/12/24 06:41
Dell was released from hospital after an overnight stay and was traveling back to Houston on Sunday. He was injured on a 30-yard touchdown catch in Houston's 27-19 loss Saturday.
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Caitlin Clark snubs Unrivaled as Sabrina Ionescu is confirmed as final player for league's debut season
23/12/24 06:15
The breakaway competition was hoping to lure Clark with a big-money offer after her stunning WNBA rookie season.
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Chicago Bears star Braxton Jones to miss rest of the season after suffering fractured ankle
23/12/24 04:58
The left tackle was surrounded by his teammates as he was loaded into a cart. He gave a thumbs-up as he was driven off the field, and the home fans cheered.
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Eagles star C.J. Gardner-Johnson aims obscene gesture at rival fans after getting ejected
23/12/24 03:46
The safety was ejected from the blockbuster NFC East showdown after his second unsportsmanlike conduct penalty and later posted on social media he 'respectfully got kicked out for nothing'.
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Steelers coach Mike Tomlin wades in on Travis Kelce's difficult season before Christmas Day showdown
23/12/24 02:11
Despite the Kansas City Chiefs' incredible form, it has been an underwhelming season for Kelce by his usual lofty standards.
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NFL announces first-ever regular season game in Berlin in 2025
11/12/24 02:33
The NFL has announced it will play a regular season game in a brand new city for the first time in 2025.
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Jason and Travis Kelce react to being 'spotted' at Taylor Swift's Eras Tour show in Vancouver
11/12/24 02:10
Neither Travis nor Jason could be in attendance because of their NFL commitments, with Travis playing for the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday and Jason on ESPN duty in Dallas on Monday.
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Baseball legend Rocky Colavito dies aged 91
11/12/24 01:43
A nine-time All-Star, the 91-year-old baseball legend, who played for the Dodgers, Yankees and Cleveland Indians, died at his home in Bernville, Pennsylvania.
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Travis Kelce pays tribute to 'unbelievable' Taylor Swift and her Eras Tour
11/12/24 01:00
Swift's mammoth run of critically-acclaimed shows across the world has become a cultural phenomenon and finally came to an end on Sunday night in Vancouver.
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How 'ice cold' Meghan Markle turned down ESPN host at the Super Bowl before she met Prince Harry
10/12/24 01:22
A former American sports radio host has revealed how an 'ice cold' Meghan Markle once rejected his advances, despite him thinking the Duchess of Sussex was 'obtainable'.
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