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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)

Michael Vick Remains Disappointed in How He Handled His Dogfighting Scandal: ‘That’s a Blemish That I Will Never Be Able to Erase'

Michael Vick remains frustrated with how he got involved in a dogfighting scandal.

Jake Elman 21 Jun 2023
Tua Tagovailoa's Full Name Perfectly Predicted His Football Success and Leadership Traits

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa's full name is Tuanigamanuolepola Tagovailoa. What does his name mean in Samoan?

Jake Elman 20 Jun 2023
Deion Sanders Speaks Out About the NFL’s Minority Hiring Practices

Football legend Deion Sanders didn't hold back when discussing the NFL's minority hiring practices. He made some intriguing suggestions in the process.

Jake Elman 19 Jun 2023
Ex-Yankees Phenom Joba Chamberlain Earned $13 Million in the Majors but Lost Everything

Ex-Yankees phenom Joba Chamberlain dazzled and earned good money in the majors. The fist-pumping reliever just lost everything in an auction.

Jake Elman 16 Jun 2023
Steve Francis Earned $103 Million in the NBA After His Mother Had Him Unknowingly Paying the Bills at Age 8

Former Houston Rockets guard Steve Francis had an All-Star NBA career and made plenty of money, contributing much to his family.

Jake Elman 15 Jun 2023
How Michael Jordan's Return in 1995 Cost the Chicago Bulls $100,000

When NBA legend Michael Jordan returned to the Chicago Bulls in 1995, he and his No. 45 jersey wound up costing the team $100,000 in fines.

Jake Elman 12 Jun 2023
Was Dick Vitale a Successful Head Coach Before He Joined ESPN?

Legendary ESPN announcer Dick Vitale was both a college basketball and NBA head coach before he went into broadcasting. How did Vitale fare as a head coach?

Jake Elman 12 Jun 2023
Dick Vitale Has Been Married for Over 50 Years, and He Can Thank the New York Mets

Legendary ESPN announcer Dick Vitale has been married to his wife, Lorraine, for over 50 years. Vitale can thank the New York Mets, of all teams.

Jake Elman 12 Jun 2023
Terry Bradshaw Reminisced on Playing Alongside ‘Duck Dynasty’ Star Phil Robertson in College: ‘All He Wanted to Do Is Shoot Stuff’

Terry Bradshaw had plenty to laugh about when discussing the times he had in college with Phil Robertson, the former Louisiana Tech quarterback and ‘Duck Dynasty' star.

Jake Elman 09 Jun 2023
ESPN NFL Analyst Ryan Clark Could Have Tragically Died From a 2007 Game Against the Broncos

Before he became a popular analyst at ESPN, former Pittsburgh Steelers safety Ryan Clark could have tragically died during a 2007 game against the Denver Broncos.

Jake Elman 08 Jun 2023