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Daniel Trainor is the Senior Editor, Sports for Us based in Detroit. He began working at Us in February 2024 where he covers everything from Travis Kelce to Rory McIlroy and exclusive interviews with the likes of Drew Brees and WWE’s Rhea Ripley. He previously worked at The Messenger and E! Online, with bylines at other outlets including Interview Magazine, Vulture and SB Nation. A graduate of Michigan State University’s journalism program, Daniel spends most of his free time complaining about MSU athletics, watching pro wrestling and searching “closest brewery to me.” He can be reached via email at dan.trainor@usmagazine.com.

ASU Hockey Coach Greg Powers Allegedly Ditched His Phone After Controversial Matthew Mayich Workout

ASU Hockey Coach Allegedly Ditched His Phone After Matthew Mayich Collapse

Former Arizona State hockey coach Greg Powers allegedly tried to get rid of potential evidence after a controversial workout left sophomore defenseman Matthew Mayich hospitalized with “zero chance of recovery.” Powers, 49, may have replaced a cellphone containing videos, photos, text messages and communication among the ASU coaching staff that he was legally obligated to […]

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Ron Duguay’s Daughter Shares Hospital Bed Photo, Requests ‘Prayers’ for Dad

NHL legend Ron Duguay’s family is asking for public support as his battle with stage IV colon cancer appears to have taken a turn for the worse. “I wasn’t planning on posting anything, but I believe in the power of prayer, and right now, we need all the prayers we can get,” Duguay’s daughter Shay […]

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Patriots' Eli Raridon's Wife Offers Sideline Support After Loss of Baby Son

New England Patriots rookie tight end Eli Raridon had the support of his wife, Anna, just weeks after the couple announced the loss of their baby son, Peter. Eli, 22, and Anna posed together on the sidelines at Foxborough’s Gillette Stadium on Sunday, October 11, before the Patriots’ 45-17 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders. […]

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Jason Kelce Says He’s ‘Morbidly’ Obese on TV Amid Weight Loss Journey

Jason Kelce continues to look noticeably slimmer since retiring from the NFL, but the former Philadelphia Eagles center still managed to have a sense of humor about his athletic frame. Kelce, 38, was in the NFL Network broadcast booth for the game between the Eagles and Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, October 11, when he effused […]

Feature Wife of Detroit Lions Radio Announcer Dan Miller Dead QB Jared Goff Gives Emotional Postgame Interview

Jared Goff Gives Emotional Interview After Death of Announcer Dan Miller's Wife

Cindy Miller, the late wife of beloved Detroit Lions radio play-by-play announcer Dan Miller, was in the hearts and minds of the team just hours after her death. Cindy died on Saturday, October 10, following a battle with leptomeningeal cancer, which occurs when cancerous cells spread from a primary tumor to the thin layers of […]

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Sherrone Moore Had Bible, Wedding Ring and Smelling Salts in Office Amid Arrest

Former University of Michigan head football coach Sherrone Moore had a bevy of eclectic personal items in his office when he was arrested and subsequently fired last December. Moore, 40, left behind his wedding ring, a Bible, a police patch, smelling salts, a bottle of whiskey, a box of Fruit Loops and six bottles of […]

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Golfer Bryson DeChambeau and GF Mikayla Are 'Getting Serious,' Seen in 1st Pic

Two-time U.S. Open champion Bryson DeChambeau and his girlfriend, model Mikayla Demaiter, are still going strong since the pair started dating earlier this year. Us exclusively obtained a photo of the couple, with a source saying that the two are very happy together and “getting serious.” The picture was snapped recently inside DeChambeau’s home in […]

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Father of Colorado Avalanche Forward Logan O’Connor Dead Suddenly at 59

The father of Colorado Avalanche forward Logan O’Connor has died, the team announced on Thursday, October 8. “We are deeply saddened to learn of the sudden passing of Logan’s father, Myles O’Connor,” the Avalanche posted via social media. “Our thoughts are with Logan and the O’Connor family during this difficult time.” A cause of death […]

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Dak Prescott Reacts After Dallas Stadium Employee Calls Him 'Embarrassing'

It was a rough night for quarterback Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday, October 8 — and the event staff at AT&T Stadium wasn’t afraid to let them know. An unidentified man yelled “embarrassing!” at Prescott, 33, as he was making his way into the locker room following the Cowboys’ 24-16 home loss […]

Search for Missing High School Football Coach Travis Turner Remains Ongoing as Case Nears 1-Year Mark

Police Issue Statement About Missing High School Football Coach Travis Turner

As the search for missing Virginia high school football coach Travis Turner inches toward the one-year mark, police have issued a statement about the case. A spokesperson for the Virginia State Police said the search remains ongoing, but “unfortunately, we do not have any new information to share at this time” in a statement to […]

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Wife of Late NFL Player Recalls Telling Their Son About His Father’s Death

The widow of late NFL player Jordan Devey emotionally recalled breaking the news of her husband’s death to the couple’s son, Cash. Jordan died by suicide in July. He was 38. “The day I told Cash his dad had gone home to Heaven, his world shattered,” Linsey Devey shared via Instagram last month. “He ran […]

AEW Wrestler Pac Dead at 40, 1 Day After Final Match

AEW Star Pac’s Eyes Were Open When His Body Was Discovered Inside Rental Car

911 audio has revealed new details from the scene where the body of All Elite Wrestling star Benjamin Satterley (a.k.a. Pac) was found last month. “I was getting in my car and the person next to me is passed out in their car. She doesn’t look too well and the car’s running,” a caller told […]

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Chiefs’ Tyquan Thornton Posts Update After Ankle Injury, Scheduled Surgery

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyquan Thornton provided a hopeful update about his condition after suffering a brutal ankle injury on Sunday, October 4, in a game against the Las Vegas Raiders. “God is great!! 🙏🏾,” Thornton, 26, posted via his Instagram Story on Wednesday, October 7. The Chiefs star dislocated his left ankle and […]

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Dua Lipa Eats Her 1st Hot Dog Next to Marlins Superfan at Yankees Game

Dua Lipa and husband Callum Turner had a date night at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday, October 7 — which was crashed by the notorious MLB superfan known as “Marlins Man.” Marlins Man (real name Laurence Leavy) has become famous for his frequent appearances at major sporting events, always donning the bright orange jersey of the […]

Raiders Maxx Crosby Makes Wild Claim About Chiefs Patrick Mahomes Moaning on the Field

Raiders’ Maxx Crosby Makes Wild Claim About Patrick Mahomes' On-Field Moaning

According to Las Vegas Raiders superstar Maxx Crosby, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes can get quite vocal on the field when things aren’t going his way. Crosby, 29, was asked if Mahomes, 31, “makes noise when you tackle him” on the Tuesday, October 6, episode of his “The Rush with Maxx Crosby” podcast. The […]

Promo New England Patriots QB Drake Maye Admits Skeptical About Moon Landing

New England Patriots QB Drake Maye Says He's 'Skeptical' About Moon Landing

Riding high in the wake of his best performance of the season, New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye floated a conspiracy theory during a Boston sports talk radio appearance. “I don’t know about the moon [landing],” Maye, 24, said during a Monday, October 5 appearance on WEEI’s “Rich and Ken with Ted Johnson.” “I can […]

Golfer Corey Pavin Reveals Difficult Update About His Wife Lisa Cancer

Golfer Corey Pavin Reveals Difficult Update About His Wife Lisa’s Cancer

U.S. Open champion Corey Pavin revealed a difficult setback in his wife Lisa’s ongoing battle with cancer. “Seven plus months ago, I posted that @lisap0810 had her last chemotherapy,” Corey, 66, shared via Instagram on Tuesday, October 6. “We found out a couple months ago that her cancer never went away completely.” After several visits […]

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Jason Kelce Reacts to the Sudden Retirement of Eagles Legend Lane Johnson

Jason Kelce reacted to the sudden retirement of Philadelphia Eagles legend Lane Johnson, who announced his surprising plans on Tuesday, October 6. “Lane Johnson is a special player, but more importantly a special person!” Kelce, 38, shared via X on Tuesday. “I love him like a brother!” Kelce and Johnson, 36, were a force on […]

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Red Wings’ Dylan Larkin Points to Daughter After Returning to the Amid Boos

Amid an awkward return to the ice after requesting a trade this summer, Detroit Red Wings star Dylan Larkin pointed to his 16-month old daughter, Lennix, in the crowd at Little Caesars Arena after scoring his first goal of the season. “It’s interesting, right?” Larkin, 30, told reporters after the game on Tuesday, October 6, […]

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Eagles Legend Lane Johnson Announces Retirement, Cites 'Family Priorities'

Legendary Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Lane Johnson announced his retirement in the middle of his 14th season with the franchise. “I have given it my all for 14 years, season after season pushing my body to the max and tirelessly working my craft to not only live up to the legacy of the guys that […]

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Troy Aikman, 59, Shares Rare Photos With Girlfriend Marisa Howard, 40

Dallas Cowboys legend Troy Aikman shared rare photos with his girlfriend, Marisa Howard, to celebrate her 40th birthday. “Happy Birthday Beautiful ❤️,” Aikman, 59, posted via Instagram on Sunday, October 4, alongside a carousel of pictures of Howard. The NFL legend and Howard have kept their relationship very low-key. The pair were photographed together at […]

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