Oliver Salt - US Assistant Sports Editor

Sport Journalism graduate of the University of Brighton. Currently working as an assistant editor and reporter on Mail Sport's US desk in New York City; mainly covering the NFL, NBA and MLB. Also specialize in boxing and have covered various live events in both the US and UK.

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Fans stunned as Pat McAfee's controversial act is caught on camera at NFL Draft

25/04/25 07:23

Pat McAfee left fans stunned on Thursday night at the NFL Draft. In the video, McAfee can be seen accepting the item from a fan in the crowd. Nonetheless, the move earned him massive plaudits from his supporters....read

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum's status for NBA playoffs Game 2 against Orlando Magic revealed
23/04/25 10:46
The six-time All-Star is set to miss the first playoff game of his career when the Celtics host the Orlando Magic in the second game of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series.
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Smitten Josh Allen opens up on joining fiancee Hailee Steinfeld at Sinners movie premiere
23/04/25 07:52
Steinfeld, who got engaged to the NFL quarterback last year, was recently in New York City to promote the vampire flick she stars in alongside Hollywood star Michael B. Jordan.
Russell Wilson's wife Ciara insists he 'needs to stop' raunchy act
23/04/25 06:24
Veteran NFL quarterback Wilson, who recently signed for the New York Giants, has three children with Ciara, while he is also a stepfather to her other son Future.
Tense Shannon Sharpe, 56, breaks cover after skipping ESPN show - as rape claims by woman in early twenties intensify
23/04/25 05:50
Sharpe, 56, is being sued by one of his ex-girlfriends for $50million over claims he repeatedly raped her during the relationship, allegations he vehemently denies.
Bizarre moment ESPN shuts down talk about Bill Belichick's 24-year-old girlfriend Jordon Hudson live on air
23/04/25 05:00
While carrying out his long-running 'What's Mad Dog Mad about?' segment, Chris 'Mad Dog' Russo tried to go on a rant about the younger lover of Belichick, 73, before ESPN bosses intervened.
Super Bowl winner Donald Driver weighs in on trans athletes in female sports after Donald Trump ban
23/04/25 01:46
Amid fierce controversy over the growing number of trans athletes in women's or girl's sports, Trump signed an executive order earlier this year banning them from female competitions.
America turns AGAINST Shannon Sharpe as vile details of rape accusation drip out from explosive lawsuit
23/04/25 12:36
The Super Bowl winner, 56, is being sued by one of his ex-girlfriends, who is in her 20s, over claims he repeatedly raped her during their time together - which he has since countered.
Charlamagne Tha God unleashes on Shannon Sharpe amid Super Bowl winner's rape allegations
23/04/25 03:00
Sharpe, 56, is being sued by one of his ex-girlfriends over claims he repeatedly raped her , which he vehemently denies after countering that she is merely trying to score a major financial settlement.
Bill Belichick and 24-year-old girlfriend Jordon Hudson attend NHL playoff game amid concerns over relationship
23/04/25 01:05
UNC football head coach Belichick, 73, and his lover headed to Lenovo Center to watch the Carolina Hurricanes take on the New Jersey Devils in Game 2 of their first-round playoff showdown.
The horrifying text Shannon Sharpe accuser sent to NFL icon after he allegedly raped her is revealed
22/04/25 10:43
Shannon Sharpe is being sued for $50million over claims he repeatedly raped a woman, which he vehemently denies after countering that she is merely trying to score a major financial settlement.
Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum listed as doubtful for NBA playoff game against Orlando Magic
22/04/25 08:11
The Celtics are gearing up for Game 2 of their playoff showdown with the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night, having won their opening encounter at the weekend.
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Inside the NBA forced to issue on-air apology after Shaquille O'Neal wrongly claimed ex-player has died
22/04/25 11:00
In an awkward moment, Charles Barkley asked the rest of the panel if the player in question was still alive, before O'Neal incorrectly confirmed the wrong answer.
Donald Trump reveals who would win in golf clash with granddaughter Kai, 17
22/04/25 02:55
Kai is set to play collegiate golf at the University of Miami and has ambitions to one day turn pro. Her granddad also has a huge passion for the sport and owns a host of courses across the world.
Knicks star Josh Hart's wish comes true as Suni Lee returns for NBA playoff game after cheeky message
22/04/25 12:28
Hart claimed the Knicks needed Lee and actress Anne Hathaway at every fixture after a viral clip suggested his teammate OG Anunoby recently raised his game with the pair in the crowd.
Concerning details emerge about Justin Blackmon arrest after ex-NFL star's unrecognizable mugshot
21/04/25 11:06
Blackmon, who was arrested in Payne County in the early hours of Saturday morning, left fans in disbelief after his astonishing mugshot was released on Sunday.
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Footage of Tom Brady at Coachella surfaces online as NFL legend parties with 17-year-old son Jack
21/04/25 11:59
Footage has emerged on social media of Brady pulling out some very dad-like dance moves while taking in good friend Travis Scott's set at the famous California music festival.
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Troubled ex-NFL star Justin Blackmon looks completely unrecognizable in worrying mugshot after arrest
21/04/25 02:46
The former player was a college standout before being selected in the first round of the 2012 NFL Draft. But his career was quickly derailed by issues off the field.
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Terrifying moment MLB star Luis Arraez lays motionless on field after sickening collision knocks him out cold
20/04/25 11:35
San Diego Padres infielder Luis Arraez was running to first base in the opening inning at Minute Maid Park when he accidentally ran straight into the left shoulder of an opponent.
UFC hopeful Ahmad Hassanzada arrested on child sex crime charges just days before debut
20/04/25 11:10
The MMA prospect was scheduled to compete in the UFC for the first time on April 26, seven months after earning himself a contract with Dana White's promotion.
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MLB star Liam Hendriks returns to the field for first time in nearly two years after cancer battle and surgery
20/04/25 09:24
Hendriks, who was diagnosed with stage four non-Hodgkin's lymphoma back in December 2022, had not played in the major leagues since June 9, 2023 after undergoing Tommy John surgery.
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Dana White left red-faced at WrestleMania 41 as he gets surprise crowd reaction
20/04/25 03:21
The 55-year-old is one of Donald Trump's closest allies, with the president joining him at UFC 314 in Miami, Florida last weekend.
MLB star Logan Webb left speechless as disgusting act interrupts postgame interview
20/04/25 02:47
The pitcher tried his best to continue with the interview but could not contain himself after the bizarre moment, which quickly went viral on social media.
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Police investigating NBA star DeMar DeRozan's shock restaurant brawl with man who 'shoved phone light in his face'
19/04/25 11:02
TMZ Sports have released a video which shows the six-time NBA All-Star in a heated altercation with a man who allegedly shoved a bright light from his phone in his face at a sushi restaurant.
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US soccer star Trinity Rodman - daughter of NBA icon Dennis - gets concerning health news
19/04/25 08:52
Rodman was able to suit up in the Olympics last summer and started 20 games for the Spirit last summer, she has previously described her injury issues in a pessimistic tone.
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Shohei Ohtani reveals lifechanging personal news that left him 'super anxious'
19/04/25 08:10
Ohtani made the announcement on Instagram this weekend after admitting he and wife Mamiko Tanaka were 'very nervous'.
Shohei Ohtani's selfless act caught on camera as MLB fans are left in awe: 'He was raised right'
18/04/25 05:20
Ohtani, who helped the Los Angeles Dodgers win the World Series in 2024, is one of the highest-paid MLB players on the planet after signing a record 10-year, $700m deal with the team last year.
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Two-time Super Bowl champion Brandon Jacobs reveals sexual regret that still haunts him in bizarre tweet
18/04/25 04:01
The former running back, 42, left fans baffled after making the random admission about his early sex life in an unusual post on social media.
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NFL QB Chase Daniel slams 'pop icon celebrity' Aaron Rodgers over Pat McAfee interview
18/04/25 02:56
Rodgers appeared on McAfee's week-daily sports talk show Thursday as he continues to weigh up whether to play on for another season or bring the curtain down on his illustrious career.
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MLB star Patrick Corbin reveals terrifying health scare after being bitten by unknown venomous animal
18/04/25 01:51
After earning his first victory of the season on Wednesday, the left-hander opened up on the bizarre injury which had left him struggling to walk two days before his start against the LA Angels.
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Joe Rogan reveals one of his biggest regrets as he opens up on Dana White's chilling encounter with 'gangsters'
18/04/25 12:47
Rogan opened up on the regret while speaking with UFC fighter Ilia Topuria on the latest episode of his Joe Rogan Experience podcast this week.
Aaron Rodgers breaks his silence on pensive beach photos... and finally reveals what he was listening to
17/04/25 07:02
DailyMail.com exclusively obtained photos of the free-agent quarterback walking alone at sunset on the Pacific Coast just hours before he was officially released by the New York Jets.
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Dave Portnoy gives his verdict after surprise David Beckham encounter
17/04/25 05:08
The Barstool Sports founder says Beckham was out getting some pizza with his sons when he bumped into him on Wednesday, although wife Victoria was not with them.
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New York Rangers star Artemi Panarin accused of sexual assault by team employee before settling lawsuit
17/04/25 03:45
According to The Athletic , the alleged assault occurred during a road trip in December 2023. The accuser then left the team in August 2024 after reaching settlements that included a NDA.
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Brittany and Patrick Mahomes share behind-the-scenes snaps from adorable family trip to Disney World
17/04/25 03:04
The Mahomes family even went on a safari at one stage of the vacation, with an adorable snap showing them smiling in front of a giraffe, while Brittany also headed out on a kayak with Sterling.
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Lee Corso, legendary ESPN College GameDay analyst, to retire after 90th birthday
17/04/25 02:15
The iconic broadcaster, who first joined his beloved show all the way back in 1987, plans to step down from his role at the end of August.
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Livvy Dunne brutally trolls MLB star boyfriend Paul Skenes over embarrassing in-game tumble
17/04/25 12:57
Livvy Dunne offered a hilarious response to her boyfriend Paul Skenes falling during a recent MLB game, as the gymnastics star took to her Instagram to score the pitcher's tumble.
Joe Rogan reveals bombshell clause in his UFC contract that would allow him to leave instantly
17/04/25 12:56
Rogan has spent over two decades as a UFC commentator, while also enjoying a brief two-year stint as a backstage and post-fight interviewer before Dana White's arrival as president.
Scary moment MLB umpire gets drilled in the head by 90mph line drive during Mets game
16/04/25 08:25
At the top of the seventh inning, Mets center fielder Tyrone Taylor connected fiercely with a foul ball that struck first-base umpire Hunter Wendelstedt and sent him flying to the ground.
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Livvy Dunne refuses to rule out gymnastics return, despite fears devastating injury ended college career
16/04/25 07:21
In an emotional post on Instagram, the LSU and TikTok sensation announced she would be missing her last ever Tigers home meet after fracturing her kneecap.
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NFL star spotted loved-up with Deontay Wilder's ex-fiancée... months after she accused boxer of domestic abuse
16/04/25 05:17
Telli, who spent close to a decade with heavyweight boxer Deontay, was seen holding hands with the football player as they left court in Downtown LA amid the legal battle with her ex.
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Serena Williams finally addresses claim she threw shade at Drake with Kendrick Lamar Super Bowl cameo
16/04/25 04:04
The tennis legend made a shock appearance when Kendrick performed 'Not Like Us' - his notorious diss track about Drake - during the NFL showpiece at Caesars Superdome back in February.
Jason and Travis Kelce reveal bucket-list items they want to tick off before they die
16/04/25 03:06
On the latest episode of their New Heights podcast , the Kelce brothers carried out a five-round bucket list draft of major sporting fixtures they've never attended.
Controversial ex-MLS star Aaron Boupendza dies at 28 after horror fall from balcony in China
16/04/25 01:07
The Gabon international, who played for a host of teams across the globe before his passing, scored a total of 96 goals in 218 career appearances while causing controversy off the field.
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High-school football star reveals key advice Travis Kelce gave him during masterclass from NFL legend
16/04/25 12:52
Jazz Lewis, the teenage son of another football great in Super Bowl-winning running back Jamal Lewis, received a special opportunity to work out with one of the best players of all time.
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Dave Portnoy sparks controversy with shock NFL Draft prediction
15/04/25 08:36
This year's NFL prospects will discover their fate as they make the move up to the big leagues from April 24-26, with Green Bay hosting the draft at Lambeau Field and Titletown.
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NFL star Tyron Smith set to announce retirement and bow out after honorary one-day contract with Dallas Cowboys
15/04/25 06:28
The player spent 13 of his 14 seasons in the NFL with the team, where he will officially bring the curtain down on his career after serving the one-day deal.
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Bucks star Damian Lillard ruled out of start of the NBA playoffs due to blood clot
15/04/25 04:38
The player, who has been sidelined with the problem since March 18, is continuing to increase his basketball activity this week with team officials said to be optimistic for his clearance at some point.
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Paige Spiranac admits to sexual Masters post as she hits back at social media troll
15/04/25 04:17
The stunning golf influencer, who boasts five million followers on Instagram and X combined, was mocked after posting a video of herself teeing off in a revealing blue outfit.
Female fencer who refused to fight trans rival invited to testify before Congress after viral disqualification
15/04/25 02:29
Stephanie Turner, who took a knee instead of facing trans athlete Redmond Sullivan at a Maryland tournament on March 30, has been invited alongside the chairman of USA Fencing.
Two men arrested in connection with mysterious death of New England Patriots fan find out their fate
15/04/25 01:48
Patriots season ticket holder Dale Mooney, 53, died following an altercation in the stands at Gillette Stadium during their game against the Miami Dolphins on September 17, 2023.
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Tua Tagovailoa puts $3m mansion up for sale and fuels uncertainty over NFL future
15/04/25 12:55
Amid speculation over his future, Realtor.com has revealed that the player is looking to sell his five-bedroom 'waterfront estate' located in a gated community with several high-end amenities.
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Teenager who shot Ohio State wrestler Sammy Sasso during a carjacking is sentenced
10/04/25 08:05
Elijah Lee, 18, pleaded guilty to felonious assault with a three-year firearm specification in Franklin County Common Pleas Court, Columbus, almost two years on from the shocking incident.
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Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano rivalry turns spiteful as women's boxing icons lash out: 'Embarrassing herself'
10/04/25 07:05
OLIVER SALT AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN: As they gear towards the third instalment of their epic rivalry this summer, Taylor and Serrano have grown tired of the friendliness.
Pat McAfee live show descends into chaos as shocking brawl breaks out in the stands
10/04/25 04:28
During McAfee's 'Big Night Aht' event at PPG Paints Arena, footage shows several members of the audience throwing fists as mayhem ensued up in the stands.
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Woke student dragged out of Riley Gaines transgender debate and arrested after foul-mouthed tirade
10/04/25 03:10
Gaines, who has led the fight to keep biological males out of women's sports in recent years, returned to San Francisco State University two years after being attacked and held hostage at the school.
Shocking moment hockey player sends referee flying into the boards... earning him a 10-game suspension
10/04/25 02:03
Winger Adam Beckman, who plays for the New York Islanders' AHL affiliate team Bridgeport, has received the lengthy ban for 'physical abuse of an official' following the incident on April 5.
Reason why early Masters action isn't live on TV... after golf fans were left furious
10/04/25 01:51
Scottie Scheffler is looking to become only the fourth player in history to claim back-to-back titles at this year's tournament, with the likes of Rory McIlroy and Colin Morikawa out to stop him in Augusta
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Tom Brady and Tiger Woods help bring famous Game of Thrones character back to life with de-extinction group
10/04/25 12:38
The sporting icons have played a part in the scientific breakthrough made by Colossal Biosciences - a genetic engineering company Brady is on the cultural advisory board for.
Vermont girls high school basketball coach reveals shock impact of ban after protesting trans athletes
09/04/25 09:07
Back in February 2023, the Mid-Vermont Christian School was slapped with a one-year athletics ban when its girls' basketball squad refused to play against a transgender rival.
Sydney Sweeney lands major role at boxing event
09/04/25 06:33
Sweeney, the award-winning Hollywood actress and producer, is set to bring women's boxing icon Christy Martin's dramatic story to the big screen later this year.
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Gary Player dancing at 89, Jordan Spieth's daughter eating grass... and an unmissable hole-in-one! Masters stars and their families light up Augusta's Par-3 tournament
09/04/25 06:18
The stars of golf, their wives and their children adorably joined forces for The Masters' famous Par-3 competition on Wednesday, just a day out from the tournament beginning.
Inside the Masters Champions Dinner as absent Tiger Woods dominates conversation and 'fire department' is called
09/04/25 03:50
The world's No.1 golfer, who is looking to win his third Masters in four years at the weekend, treated 32 of the 35 past champions to a spicy Texas-style chili meal during the iconic dinner.
Beloved female skiing champ aged just 26 dies in horrific accident while enjoying paradise winter resort
09/04/25 01:06
Ellery 'Ellie' Curtis, a former NCAA All-American skiier from San Francisco, was pronounced dead at the Palisades Tahoe resort in Olympic Valley, Greater California, after suffering a head injury.
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Livvy Dunne passionately testifies in front of a judge in $3bn NCAA settlement case
09/04/25 12:49
Several athletes have criticized the sprawling plan - which will allow schools to make NIL payments directly to athletes - as confusing and one that undervalues them.
Shock twist in bitter legal feud between Chiefs star Xavier Worthy and ex-fiancee Tia Jones
08/04/25 08:23
Jones got engaged to the University of Texas star in July, but filed and received a protective order against the Kansas City Chiefs star last month - just days after he was arrested for alleged domestic abuse.
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NBA-bound Cooper Flagg appeared to suffer disgusting accident as Duke crashed out of March Madness
08/04/25 01:15
Flagg, the projected No. 1 pick in this year's NBA Draft, was unable to inspire the Blue Devils to victory in their Final Four showdown with the Houston Cougars at the weekend.
Dave Portnoy reveals his bet for Florida-Houston title game as he looks to recover after $20m Trump tariff loss
07/04/25 08:51
The Barstool Sports founder has had a rough time of late after losing nearly $20million and counting thanks to Trump's controversial new tariff plan, which crashed the stock markets last week.
Paige Spiranac sets pulses racing as she celebrates Masters week with raunchy post
07/04/25 07:01
Golf fans across the world were celebrating on Monday as the first major of the year officially rolled into town - and influencer Paige Spiranac got into the spirit.
College softball coach gives verdict on players attending Riley Gaines speech on trans athletes in women's sports
07/04/25 05:22
Gaines has been at the forefront of the fight to keep biological males out of women's sports ever since she competed against trans swimmer Lia Thomas at the 2022 NCAA Championships.
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Conservative Dave Portnoy rages at Trump over $20M stock loss
07/04/25 04:54
The famous right winger slammed Trump's tariffs and decision to go golfing over the weekend.
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Conservative icon rages at Donald Trump over $20m stocks loss and brands tariffs chaos 'Orange Monday'
07/04/25 04:11
The famous right winger slammed Trump's tariffs and decision to go golfing over the weekend.
Red Sox star Jarren Duran reveals how close he came to killing himself amid early MLB struggles
07/04/25 02:36
Jarren Duran, who entered the major leagues with the Red Sox in 2021, endured a miserable rookie campaign in Boston after hitting .215 with just two home runs and 10 RBIs.
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Stunning March Madness fan goes viral for her message to UConn's Paige Bueckers
07/04/25 01:28
The female spectator was captured holding up the sign prior to Bueckers and UConn's win over South Carolina in the women's championship game, which ended the Huskies' nine-year title drought.
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Alexander Ovechkin's 'impossible' claim about Wayne Gretzky record resurfaces after historic NHL feat
07/04/25 12:48
Ovechkin fired home the 895th goal of his NHL career in their 4-1 defeat to the New York Islanders, which broke the scoring record held by Gretzky for a staggering 31 years.
Cooper Flagg breaks silence on NBA Draft as Duke crash out of March Madness
06/04/25 07:06
Flagg and the Duke Blue Devils' championship hopes are over after their defeat to the Cougars on Saturday night, which saw them miss out on a place in Monday's title game.
Alexander Ovechkin's stunning wife Nastya sends fans wild as NHL legend breaks scoring record: 'Fine as hell'
06/04/25 06:22
Ovechkin scored his eagerly-anticipated 895th goal in the Capitals' game against the New York Islanders at UBS Arena, which took him past the previous record set by Wayne Gretzky.
Bill Belichick and 24-year-old girlfriend Jordon Hudson enjoy bizarre link-up with Lil Wayne as rapper visits UNC
06/04/25 03:16
Belichick, 72, and Hudson, who turned 24 on Thursday, welcomed the 42-year-old rapper to UNC for a tour of the team's practice facility on Saturday.
Legendary March Madness broadcaster Jim Nantz left in tears after astonishing Houston comeback
06/04/25 02:02
The former voice of March Madness, who called his final college basketball game in the 2023 Final Four, is soaking up the tournament these days as a fan in the crowd.
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Dave Portnoy tears into Duke after Houston collapse as he tells fans to get over controversial call: 'Babies'
06/04/25 12:09
Houston trailed by as much as 14 points in the second half of their Final Four showdown with Duke before quickly fighting back in the final two minutes to stun Cooper Flagg and Co.
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