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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.

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Wife of NFL's Dalton Schultz Responds After He Told Greg Abbott to ‘Get F***ed’

Laurel Schultz, the wife of Houston Texans tight end Dalton Schultz, responded after her husband’s post about incumbent Republican Texas governor Greg Abbott losing his election went viral last week. Following Abbott’s defeat at the hands of Democrat Gina Hinojosa on Tuesday, November 3, Dalton, 30, took to his Instagram Story and told Abbott, 68, […]

Promo Dianna Russini Gets Candid About Heartbreak After Mike Vrabal Scandal

Dianna Russini Gets Candid About 'Heartbreak' After Mike Vrabal Scandal

NFL reporter Dianna Russini spoke candidly about the scandal involving New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel, ultimately leading to her losing her job at The Athletic. “The best way to describe what the last six months were like for me is heartbreaking,” Russini, 43, told People in a story published on Monday, November 9. […]

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Richmond’s Jack McCaffery, Son of Fran McCaffery, Diagnosed With Cancer at 20

Richmond basketball player Jack McCaffery, son of legendary coach Fran McCaffery, has been placed “on indefinite medical leave” after being diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. “Jack was seen by medical staff at Richmond earlier this week, and following his evaluation, he traveled home with his parents and was admitted to the Hospital of the University of […]

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Harrison Butker Booed Loudly After Missing Back-to-Back Kicks Amid Controversy

The kicking woes for Harrison Butker and the Kansas City Chiefs are showing no signs of slowing down. Butker, 31, was loudly booed by the crowd at Kansas City’s Arrowhead Stadium after missing consecutive kicks in the Chiefs’ game against the New York Jets on Sunday, November 8. Right before halftime, Butker clanged a 56-yard […]

Promo Detroit Lions Owner Sheila Ford Hamp Provides Update About Jack Campbell After Hospital Visit

Detroit Lions Owner Provides Update on Jack Campbell After Hospital Visit

Detroit Lions owner Sheila Ford Hamp provided an update on linebacker Jack Campbell following the team’s win over the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, November 8. “I saw Jack a couple days ago and he was worried about all of you,” Ford Hamp, 74, told the Lions in the locker room. “Well, I know he’s not […]

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Taylor Swift Sits With Karlie Kloss at Kansas City Chiefs Game

Taylor Swift appeared at a Kansas City Chiefs game for the first time in nearly a month as the team attempted to right the ship following a series of losses — and she brought a friend. Swift, 36, took to her usual perch at Arrowhead Stadium to watch the Chiefs take on the New York […]

NHL Prospect Austin Roest Shares Update on Girlfriend Milly Okabe After Her Stage 4 Cancer Diagnosis

NHL Prospect Austin Roest Shares Update About Girlfriend Milly's Cancer

NHL prospect Austin Roest shared a hopeful message to his girlfriend, figure skater Milly Okabe, amid her battle with stage IV cancer. “Happy birthday to my other half,” Roest, 22, wrote via his Instagram Story on Wednesday, November 4. “Thank you for being the most selfless, kind, and beautiful girl there is. Whatever life throws […]

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Brett Favre Might Have ‘Originated’ Rumor About Aaron Rodgers Being Gay

A new documentary about Aaron Rodgers hints that former teammate Brett Favre might have been responsible for the viral rumors about Rodgers’ sexual orientation. “Rumors of Aaron being gay, it always made me uncomfortable because nobody ever had any proof of anything. If it originated from Brett, I can see it originating as a ‘wink’ […]

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Eagles' Nick Sirianni Gives Jalen Hurts Update After Blood Clot Controversy

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni provided an update about quarterback Jalen Hurts in the aftermath of his controversial blood clot diagnosis. “I’ve talked to him and am in constant communication with him and know he’s resting and recovering,” Sirianni, 45, told reporters on Wednesday, November 4. “I miss him like crazy. But nothing new […]

Danica Patrick Crashes Out Over Texas Senator-Elect James Talaricos Knowledge About RuPauls Drag Race

Danica Patrick Crashes Out Over James Talarico’s 'Drag Race' Knowledge

After James Talarico’s stunning victory in the Texas Senate race, Danica Patrick was not revving her engines about his affinity for a RuPaul’s Drag Race fan favorite. Patrick, 44, took to social media in the aftermath of Talarico’s steamroll over Ken Paxton and resurfaced a clip from the campaign when Talarico was asked, “Who’s your […]

Erin Andrews Shares Details From the Shocking Aftermath of Injury to Detroit Lions Star Jack Campbell

Erin Andrews Shares Details From the Aftermath of Injury to Jack Campbell

Erin Andrews recalled the harrowing aftermath of the injury to Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell after being just feet from the scary scene. “That’s the hard part of what we do, having to report on it,” Andrews, 48, said on the Wednesday, November 4, episode of her “Calm Down” podcast. “You don’t want to misspeak. […]

What Happened to Jack Campbell? Detroit Lions Linebacker’s ‘Scary’ Injury Explained

What Happened to Detroit Lions’ Jack Campbell? Injury Explained

Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell faced a scary on-field injury as the team faced off against the Minnesota Vikings. Campbell was seemingly “immobilized” after a tackle against Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson during the game at Detroit’s Ford Field on Sunday, November 1. (The Lions ultimately won 19-15 over the Vikings.) The Lions’ athletic training […]

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NHL Hall of Famer Jarome Iginla, 49, Reveals Mysterious 'Health Issues'

NHL Hall of Famer Jarome Iginla revealed a secret health battle that he believes could be related to a recent surgery. “Unfortunately I have been battling some health issues,” Iginla, 49, told Sportsnet on Tuesday, November 3. “Some neurological issues. I’m not entirely sure what it is, it may be from metal toxins from reaction […]

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Amon-Ra St. Brown Addresses Jack Campbell Injury, Concern for His Wife and Son

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown addressed the ongoing hospitalization of his teammate Jack Campbell, after the linebacker suffered a scary neck injury on Sunday, November 1. “I just want to say, all of you guys that are watching this, keep him in your thoughts and your prayers,” St. Brown, 27, said on the […]

Detroit Lions Jack Campbell Breaks Silence After His Hospitalization

Lions' Jack Campbell Breaks Silence After Hospitalization, Offers Update

Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell has spoken out for the first time following his terrifying injury on Sunday, November 1. “My family and I want to sincerely thank everyone for the overwhelming amount of love, prayers, and support we’ve received over the past few days,” Campbell, 26, said in a statement on Wednesday, November 4. […]

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NYC Marathon Runner's Father Reveals Final Texts Before Her Sudden Death

Just moments before she collapsed and died near mile 24 of the New York City Marathon on Sunday, November 1, Rachel Apa was keeping her father, Steve, updated about her progress. While tracking his daughter via the marathon’s app from his home in Lewisberry, Pennsylvania, Steve texted Rachel, 24, words of encouragement at every mile […]

Promo Detroit Sports Reporter Lynn Henning Bashed for Message to Lions Star Jack Campbell Family After Injury

Reporter Bashed for Message to Lions Star Jack Campbell’s Family After Injury

A veteran Detroit sports reporter is facing major backlash for his message to the family of Detroit Lions star Jack Campbell after the linebacker suffered a terrifying on-field injury. “A proper appeal to the Jack Campbell family: Please inform the football world about what doctors have so far determined,” Lynn Henning, 74, wrote via X […]

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NHL's Matthew Schaefer Gets Candid About Grief Following the Death of His Mom

New York Islanders star Matthew Schaefer is making a point to keep his beloved mother’s memory alive after she lost her battle with breast cancer. Jennifer Schaefer died in February 2024, just over a year before Matthew, 19, was selected by the Islanders with the first overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft. She was […]

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Taylor Swift Skips Kansas City Chiefs' Game Against Denver Broncos

Taylor Swift apparently decided to turn down the opportunity to get a little Mile High as the Kansas City Chiefs faced off against the Denver Broncos. The pop star, 36, did not appear to be in attendance for the Chiefs’ Sunday, November 1, AFC West showdown against the Broncos at Empower Field. Swift’s apparent absence […]

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College Baseball Player Luke Herz Reveals Testicular Cancer Diagnosis

Washington College baseball player Luke Herz revealed he is fighting a battle with testicular cancer. “Over the past several weeks, I have been diagnosed with testicular cancer and tomorrow I go in to surgery to have the cancer removed,” Herz, 22, shared via Instagram on Wednesday, October 28. “We don’t know much more yet so […]

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Purdue Volleyball Star Kenna Wollard, 21, Shares Cancer Diagnosis: 'So Tough'

Purdue University volleyball star Kenna Wollard revealed she was diagnosed with cancer — but provided an optimistic update about her future. “I’m now ready to share that this past August I was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma,” Wollard wrote via Instagram on Thursday, October 28. “Today, I found out that the treatments are working and I […]

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