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Jake Elman

Sports Editor

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Jake Elman joined Sports7 in 2020 after writing for UPI, Gannett, MLB Advanced Media, and The Palm Beach Post. As a member of the Football Writers Association of America, Jake specializes in covering college football, the NFL, and sports media for Sports7. A former college football beat writer and podcast host, Jake is also a voter for the Fred Biletnikoff Award. Originally born and raised in New York, Jake is a Florida Atlantic University journalism graduate who is inspired by sports, passionate about his work, and enjoys reading the work of Jay Mariotti, Joe Posnanski, and Peter King. Jake lives in South Florida with his two dogs, Jack and Karma, and believes they are the key to fixing the New York Jets.

Articles by Jake Elman (173)

Clint Bowyer Had a Practical and Slightly Disgusting Pre-Race ‘Key to Success'

NASCAR veteran and current Fox analyst Clint Bowyer believes that a driver's pre-race ‘key to success' involves when to use the bathroom.

Jake Elman 04 Oct 2023
Clint Bowyer's First Victory Led to an All-Out Brawl and a Hiding Flagger

Longtime NASCAR racer Clint Bowyer won his first amateur race at 15 years old, and his victory created a disaster in Kansas.

Jake Elman 20 Sep 2023
Michael Waltrip Earned Over $700,000 in 2013 but Still Lived Above a Pizza Parlor

Longtime NASCAR driver Michael Waltrip made over $700,000 in 2013 but spent the racing season living above a pizza parlor.

Jake Elman 13 Sep 2023
Kobe Bryant Nearly Had a Dreaded Rival Become His Head Coach on the Lakers

Kobe Bryant could have played for Doc Rivers, his future rival, if the Los Angeles Lakers got their way in the spring of 2004.

Jake Elman 13 Sep 2023
The New York Knicks Cost Themselves a Shot at Grant Hill With an Offensive Video

Hall of Fame forward Grant Hill could have signed with the New York Knicks in 2000, had the team not offended his wife, Tamia.

Jake Elman 01 Sep 2023
Bill Laimbeer's Father Sent Him a Humbling Message Upon Entering the NBA

Bill Laimbeer had a legendary career for the Detroit Pistons, but his NBA career started with his father sending him a humble message about money.

Jake Elman 30 Aug 2023
Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s Brutal Honesty Cost Him $10,000 After Winning at Talladega

Dale Earnhardt Jr. won at Talladega in 2004, but the racing legend lost $10,000 while celebrating the victory.

Jake Elman 29 Aug 2023
Raja Bell Earned Nearly $37 Million in the NBA and Is Now Making Fans a Different Way

Raja Bell was an elite sharpshooter in his prime with the Phoenix Suns. Now, Bell has found a new way to build a fanbase.

Jake Elman 17 Aug 2023
Michael Jordan Played Far Better on the Wizards Than Basketball Fans Want To Admit

Basketball fans may want to forget Michael Jordan's two seasons with the Washington Wizards, but things weren't as bad as people remember.

Jake Elman 25 Jul 2023
Shaquille O'Neal Has Fond Memories of Michael Jordan Dominating and Humiliating His Teammate

Shaquille O'Neal saw Michael Jordan's feud with Nick Anderson up close, and the legendary center has fond memories of Jordan embarrassing Anderson, O'Neal's teammate on the Magic.

Jake Elman 21 Jul 2023