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Daniel Trainor is the Senior Editor, Sports for Us Weekly 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.

Jason Collins Former Fiancee Breaks Her Silence After the NBA Stars Death

Jason Collins' Former Fiancee Breaks Her Silence After the NBA Star's Death

Carolyn Moos-Hardin, the former fiancée of late NBA trailblazer Jason Collins, has spoken out after his death from brain cancer this week. “How precious life is and how precious health is — I wish for longevity for all. I pray for peace and may the ways we leave a positive impact on people’s lives be […]

CrossFit Coach Kerrie Olsen's Friend Shares Gnarly Photo of Her Skull Scar After Golf Cart Accident

CrossFit Coach Kerrie Olsen’s Brutal Skull Scar Shown After Golf Cart Wreck

A friend of CrossFit coach and gym owner Kerrie Olsen shared a shocking update after Olsen suffered life-threatening injuries in a golf cart accident last month. Sicily Romano, who set up a GoFundMe in Olsen’s honor, posted a picture of the massive scar on Olsen’s head after she had a custom ceramic skull piece attached. […]

NBA Star Brandon Clarke Sister Breaks Her Silence About His Death

NBA Star Brandon Clarke’s Sister Breaks Her Silence About His Sudden Death

The sister of late NBA star Brandon Clarke emotionally reacted to his sudden death earlier this week. “Thank you so much for the outpouring of love and support,” Clarke’s sister, Taylor Triplett, posted via her Instagram Story on Wednesday, May 13. “It means everything to our family. If you reached out please know I appreciate […]

Charles Barkley Says We Still Live in A Homophobic Society After the Death of NBA Jason Collins

Charles Barkley Addresses ‘Homophobic Society’ After Jason Collins' Death

Charles Barkley hopes the death of Jason Collins, the first openly gay player in NBA history, can serve as a wake-up call for some sports fans. “When he came out, man, I thought it was amazing to put himself under the microscope and the scrutiny and the hatred and the vitriol that was going to […]

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Jason Kelce Says People ‘Hate’ Him the Skinnier He Gets Amid Weight Loss

Jason Kelce has been looking noticeably slimmer in recent months — and not everybody is happy about it. During a discussion with his brother, Travis Kelce, on their “New Heights” podcast on Wednesday, May 13, Jason, 38, explained how his weight loss has come with a downside. “Nobody liked me until I became fat. And […]

Sports Reporter Wes Rucker Wife Lauren Gives Birth 3 Months After His Death in Car Accident

Sports Reporter's Wife Gives Birth 3 Months After His Fatal Car Accident

Lauren Rucker, the widow of beloved sports reporter Wes Rucker, gave birth to a baby daughter three months after her husband was killed in a car accident. “Welcome Rosemary Hazen Rucker (Rose)!” Lauren shared via X on Wednesday, May 13. “Bringing her into the world without Wes beside me was heartbreaking and beautiful all at […]

Late NBA Star Jason Collins Sister in Law Shares Heartbreaking Memories From His Final Months

Jason Collins' Sister-in-Law Gives Insight Into His Heartbreaking Final Months

The sister-in-law of late NBA trailblazer Jason Collins shared insight into his final months before his death from brain cancer. “Obviously it’s been a tough day, a tough year,” Elsa Collins, who is married to Jason’s twin brother, Jarron Collins, said in a video posted to her Instagram Story on Tuesday, May 12. Earlier that […]

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Rory McIlroy Leaves PGA Championship Practice Round With Bizarre Injury

Rory McIlroy was forced to go barefoot before leaving his PGA Championship practice round early on Tuesday, May 12. “I’ve got a blister on my pinky toe on my right foot,” McIlroy, 37, told reporters before his round. That became evident during his round on Tuesday, when McIlroy was seen taking off his right shoe […]

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Why Memphis Grizzlies Star Brandon Clarke’s Cause of Death Was Deferred

The circumstances surrounding the death of Memphis Grizzlies star Brandon Clarke remain unclear after his sudden passing on Monday, May 11. Clarke’s cause and manner of death have been deferred, according to the Los Angeles Medical Examiner’s website. The office indicated that the results are “pending additional investigation.” The NBA star’s body has been listed […]

NBA Star Ja Morant Reacts to the Sudden Death of Memphis Grizzlies Teammate Brandon Clarke

NBA Star Ja Morant Reacts to the Sudden Death of Teammate Brandon Clarke

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant shared his emotional reaction to the sudden death of his teammate, Brandon Clarke. “This hurt BC 💔,” Morant, 26, posted via his Instagram Story on Tuesday, May 12. “Love you broski. Gone way too soon.” He added, “It’s bigger than basketball.” Morant and Clarke played all seven seasons of their […]

Pregnant Girlfriend of Late Cowboys Star Marshawn Kneeland Shares Emotional Baby Shower Post

Late Cowboys Star’s Pregnant Girlfriend Shares Emotional Baby Shower Post

The pregnant girlfriend of late Dallas Cowboys player Marshawn Kneeland, Catalina Mancera, is reflecting on her emotional baby shower six months after his tragic death. “Words can’t explain how thankful I am for the people God has placed in my life,” Mancera posted via Instagram on Monday, May 11. “In such a hard season, the […]

Feature How the Gaudreaus Found Purpose Again After Feeling Lost Following the Deaths of John and Matthew

Judge Issues Major Update in Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau Manslaughter Case

A judge in New Jersey has denied a motion to dismiss charges against the driver accused of killing hockey stars Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau. Attorneys for Sean M. Higgins, the man charged in connection to the brothers’ untimely deaths, argued parts, if not all, of a grand jury indictment should be dismissed over contention with […]

Memphis Grizzlies Player Brandon Clarke Dead at 29

Memphis Grizzlies' Brandon Clarke Dead at 29: 'Our Hearts Are So Broken'

Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke has died. He was 29. Clarke died on Monday, May 11, according to TMZ Sports. The cause of his death is unknown, however NBC 4 Los Angeles reported on Tuesday that the death is being investigated as a possible drug overdose. “We are heartbroken by the tragic loss of Brandon […]

CrossFit Coach Kerrie Olsen Undergoes Surgery After Breaking Skull in Golf Cart Accident

CrossFit Coach Undergoes Surgery After Breaking Skull in Golf Cart Accident

CrossFit coach and owner Kerrie Olsen underwent surgery on Monday, May 11, after suffering a traumatic brain injury in a golf cart crash while vacationing in Mexico. Olsen was forced to have a piece of her skull reconstructed with a custom ceramic piece after the original part of her skull was not a match for […]

Feature Eagles Fred Johnson Breaks His Silence After Pregnant Ex Accused Him of Kicking Her Out Lyss Okada

Eagles' Fred Johnson Breaks Silence After Pregnant Ex Says He Kicked Her Out

Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Fred Johnson has broken his silence after his 8-months pregnant girlfriend accused him of kicking her out of his home. “God ain’t bring me this far just to leave me,” Johnson, 28, wrote via his Instagram Story on Monday, May 11. “This to (sic) shall pass. I love you all.” Johnson’s […]

LeBron James Quotes About Retiring from the NBA

LeBron James Gets Honest About His Future After Lakers Are Swept by Thunder

Carmen Mandato/Getty Images LeBron James has been a pillar of the NBA for over two decades, and the idea of retirement is inevitably coming into focus. The basketball legend was drafted No. 1 overall by Cleveland Cavaliers in 2003. He joined the Miami Heat in 2010 before returning to the Cavaliers in 2014, helping the […]

NFLs Marlon Humphrey Takes Bold Stance About Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini

NFL’s Marlon Humphrey Takes Bold Stance About Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini

Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey doesn’t see what all the uproar is about when it comes to the ongoing scandal involving New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel and NFL reporter Dianna Russini. “I really don’t understand why this app is so interested with Vrabel cheating,” Humphrey, 29, posted via X on Sunday, May 11. […]

Dianna Russini and Husband Kevin Goldschmidt Pictured Together for 1st Time Since Mike Vrabel Scandal

Dianna Russini and Husband Seen Together for 1st Time Since Vrabel Drama

NFL reporter Dianna Russini and her husband, Kevin Goldschmidt, were pictured together for the first time since the scandal involving Russini, 43, and New England Patriots head coach, Mike Vrabel, sent shockwaves through the sports world. Russini and Goldschmidt hugged and kissed each other on Mother’s Day — Sunday, May 10 — outside of their […]

Girlfriend of Eagles Fred Johnson Says He Kicked Her Out of House While 8 Months Pregnant Lyss Okada

Girlfriend of Eagles Star Says He Kicked Her Out While 8 Months Pregnant

The pregnant ex-girlfriend of Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Fred Johnson has made some wild claims about the sudden dissolution of their relationship. “Just a quick question,” Johnson’s former partner, Lyss Okada, said in a TikTok video posted on Friday, May 8. “Hypothetically, if a man were to kick out his 8-month pregnant girlfriend and unborn […]

Former NFL Player Will Compton Defends Bringing Son to Wedding With Hand Foot and Mouth Disease

Ex-NFL Player Defends Kid Attending Wedding With Hand, Foot & Mouth Disease

Former NFL player and “Bussin’ With the Boys” podcast cohost Will Compton defended his decision to bring his sick daughter to his brother Cody’s wedding. Compton, 36, revealed that his daughter Scottie, 17 months, contracted hand, foot and mouth disease before the ceremony. “Didn’t sleep last night because our youngest has HFMD,” Compton posted via […]

CrossFit Coach Kerrie Olsen's Friend Shares Gnarly Photo of Her Skull Scar After Golf Cart Accident

Gruesome Details Revealed From CrossFit Coach's Dramatic Golf Cart Accident

The sister of CrossFit coach Kerrie Olsen revealed some of the gnarly details of the golf cart crash in Puerto Vallarta that left Olsen with a traumatic brain injury. “Her original skull piece was not a good move to reattach,” Olsen’s sister, Heidi Gustavson, shared via Facebook on Sunday, May 10. “We are forever grateful […]

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