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Benton is a 17-year journalist and member of the Pro Football Writers of America. In addition to his work at Larry Brown Sports, he serves as the editor of Giants Wire for USA Today SMG. Benton has also worked for MSG, SNY, AOL Sports, and was the founder of Giants 101.

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Oregon WR arrested for involvement in high-speed chase

Oregon freshman wide receiver Messiah Hampton was arrested on Friday afternoon by Springfield police in connection with a high-speed chase earlier this month. The 18-year-old from Rochester, New York, was booked into Lane County Jail on two felony …

Jonathan Taylor in a Colts helmet

Colts make surprising decision about RB Jonathan Taylor

The Indianapolis Colts have opened the door to trading star running back Jonathan Taylor, with active discussions already underway involving multiple teams, reports ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The Denver Broncos, Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings, …

Josh Jacobs holding a football

Police file detail additional abuse allegations against Josh Jacobs

Newly released police records show that at least three other women contacted authorities with allegations of abuse against Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs in the weeks after his May arrest. The Hobart/Lawrence Police Department released a …

Devin McCourty with the Patriots

Devin McCourty takes on his own youth team and loses

The floodlights cut through a cool fall night as a familiar figure in a white New England Patriots jersey and silver helmet settled into a stance opposite a cluster of kids in yellow: Devin McCourty. The three-time Super Bowl champion and long-time …

Paul Reed warming up for a game

Pistons’ Paul Reed had embarrassing response to reporter’s simple question

Detroit Pistons big man Paul Reed encountered an awkward moment during a halftime courtside interview Friday night against the Brooklyn Nets. With the Pistons leading at Barclays Center in an NBA Cup opener, reporter Johnny Kane asked a basic …

Caleb Williams in warmups

NFL continues to hammer Caleb Williams with fines over his cleats

The NFL has fined Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams $23,882 for wearing Caddix cleats in Week 7, a penalty that doubles the $11,941 he received for the same issue in Week 6. The league views the brand’s logo as unauthorized because only Nike, …

North Texas RB Jahiem White with a cartoonish fumble.

Video: North Texas serves up Looney Tunes-like fumble

North Texas running back Jahiem White turned a routine swing pass into one of the season’s most cartoonish turnovers late in the first half of Thursday’s American Conference clash with Florida Atlantic. With the score tied 24-24 and under 30 seconds …

Colorado QB Julian Lewis warming up.

Colorado QB Julian Lewis hospitalized after suffering ‘medical emergency’ at practice

Colorado quarterback Julian Lewis was hospitalized after suffering a medical emergency at the university’s athletic facility on Wednesday. The 19-year-old sophomore was promptly transported to a local hospital, according to a statement from his …

Chicago Bears logo at Soldier Field

Chicago Bears stadium saga takes another unexpected turn

The Chicago Bears’ long-running stadium search has taken an unexpected turn, with a new report indicating the franchise is close to a deal that would keep the team in Illinois rather than relocating to Northwest Indiana. According to Greg Hinz of …

Giants rookie Cam Skattebo wearing a chain necklace

Kelce brothers rip NFL over Cam Skattebo penalty

Jason and Travis Kelce unloaded on the NFL’s unnecessary roughness call against New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo during the latest episode of their New Heights podcast. The flag came in the first quarter of the Giants’ 27-21 overtime win …

A Texas helmet on the bench

Texas AD addresses report linking AI to key play in Florida loss

Texas athletic director Chris Del Conte clarified on Friday that the Longhorns did not rely on a new artificial intelligence platform to decide on a failed fourth-and-2 play in their 27-24 loss to Florida. The clarification followed a report in the …

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New York couple gives son a wild Knicks-inspired name

Vance Bradford and Yvonne Gonzalez-Bradford, die-hard New York Knicks fans from Brooklyn’s Bed-Stuy and Crown Heights, named their first son Knickson Fyve Bradford after the team’s 2026 NBA Finals victory. The couple, living in a Long Island City …

LeBron James and Joel Embiid debut weird handshake.

LeBron James and Joel Embiid unveil a ridiculous handshake

LeBron James has spent more than two decades perfecting unique pregame greetings, but his latest creation with Joel Embiid may have crossed into strange performance art. Before the Philadelphia 76ers’ home opener against the Cleveland Cavaliers on …

Charissa Thompson holds a mic

Charissa Thompson brutally roasted her ex-husbands on ‘Thursday Night Football’

Charissa Thompson delivered a sharp, self-deprecating punchline during Amazon Prime Video’s “Thursday Night Football” postgame coverage following the Chicago Bears’ 30-24 victory over the New England Patriots. Anticipating a ranking …

Jacob Misiorowski ready to pitch

Jacob Misiorowski made World Series history on very first pitch

Jacob Misiorowski historically opened the 2026 World Series Friday night at American Family Field, unleashing a 103.5 mph four-seam fastball on the very first pitch of the Fall Classic. The 24-year-old Milwaukee Brewers right-hander delivered the …

LeBron James in his 76ers uniform

LeBron James laughs off President Trump’s apology demand

LeBron James brushed aside President Donald Trump’s demand for an apology Thursday night, delivering a short, lighthearted reply after the Philadelphia 76ers’ home opener. The episode originated Tuesday at Madison Square Garden during the 76ers’ …

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