Former NFL Player Joel French Sentenced in $200M Fraud Case

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Former NFL Player Joel French Sentenced in $200M Fraud Case

Joel French, a former All-American at the University of Mississippi and ex-Seattle Seahawks tight end, was sentenced to 16 years in prison for his role in a nearly $200 million Medicare fraud scheme. Federal prosecutors said French helped target elderly Americans through illegal telemarketing operations involving unnecessary medical braces, resulting in millions of dollars in fraudulent healthcare claims.

By Sauvik Banerjee

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Chandler Rogers Leads With 2 TDs as Louisville Kings Upset DC Defenders

The Louisville Kings stunned the DC Defenders with a 30-13 comeback victory, fueled by a relentless 27-0 scoring run. QB Chandler Rogers led the charge, connecting with Tarik Black for two touchdowns, while James Robinson added a 1-yard scoring plunge. Louisville’s defense dominated the second half, forcing four turnovers to keep DC scoreless.

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NFL Schedule Leak: Texans to Play Jaguars at London’s Wembley Stadium

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NFL Schedule Leak: Texans to Play Jaguars at London’s Wembley Stadium

According to NFL insiders, the Texans will face the Jaguars at Wembley Stadium in London in Week 6. The game is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 18, at 9:30 a.m. ET. The full schedule will officially be released on May 14. Notably, 2026 is tied with 2020 for the longest wait between the Super Bowl and Schedule Release Day at 95 days.


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Baker Mayfield Tops Bucs’ Cap Hits, Tristan Wirfs Second

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Baker Mayfield Tops Bucs’ Cap Hits, Tristan Wirfs Second

The Buccaneers will carry massive cap hits, led by Baker Mayfield at $40 million. Tristan Wirfs follows at $36.3 million, while Chris Godwin counts $33.7 million against the cap. Antoine Winfield Jr. sits at $27.5 million, and Vita Vea at $22.2 million. Tampa Bay also owes A'Shawn Robinson $10 million and Alex Anzalone $9 million as the franchise keeps its core intact.

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Tony Farmer Alleges Dianna Russini Helped Mike Vrabel Get Contract Bonus Via COTY Voting

Tony produced a breakdown of the AP voting totals, noting that 21 voters awarded 1,050 points to Coach of the Year candidates. However, the total points by Vrabel (302), Liam Coen (239), Mike Macdonald (191), Ben Johnson (145), and Kyle Shanahan (140) added up to 1,017. “AP should release the list,” he added, arguing that Dianna helped Vrabel earn millions.



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Roger Goodell Earns $26.9M More Than Adam Silver, Gary Bettman, and Rob Manfred Combined

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Roger Goodell Earns $26.9M More Than Adam Silver, Gary Bettman, and Rob Manfred Combined

Goodell remains the highest-paid commissioner in American sports in 2026, earning $63.9 million annually. MLB commissioner Rob Manfred makes $17.5 million per year, while NBA commissioner Adam Silver earns $10 million. NHL commissioner Gary Bettman receives $9.5 million annually. Remarkably, Goodell’s salary alone is nearly $27 million higher than the combined yearly earnings of Manfred, Silver, and Bettman.

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