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Jake Elman

Sports Editor

About

Jake Elman wrote for Sportscasting between 2020 and 2022, after writing for UPI, Gannett, MLB Advanced Media, and The Palm Beach Post. As a member of the Football Writers Association of America, Jake specialized in covering college football, the NFL, and sports media for Sportscasting. 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)

Yankees Great Alfonso Soriano Made Nearly $170 Million and Deserved More Hall of Fame Love

Alfonso Soriano was a perennial All-Star second baseman and outfielder for nearly 20 years. Why didn’t Soriano earn more Hall of Fame love?

Jake Elman  •  29 May 2020
The NFL Once Sued Rapper M.I.A. for Over $16 Million Because of a Lewd Gesture

M.I.A. had the opportunity of a lifetime when she performed at halftime of the Super Bowl. A certain gesture, though, led to a hefty lawsuit.

Jake Elman  •  26 May 2020
After Todd Zeile Earned $40 Million in the Majors, He Went Into Business With Charlie Sheen

Former Mets third baseman Todd Zeile had an underrated MLB career. Zeile later joined the TV industry and partnered with actor Charlie Sheen.

Jake Elman  •  17 May 2020
Bears Bust Rex Grossman Turned His $15 Million Into A Nursing Company

Rex Grossman is among the worst quarterbacks who led his team to the Super Bowl. The former Bears quarterback later founded a nursing agency.

Jake Elman  •  16 May 2020
Mickey Mantle Made $7,500 as a Rookie and Would Be a $500 Million Outfielder If He Played Today

Mickey Mantle made $7,500 as a rookie outfielder in 1951. How much would the Yankees great and Hall of Famer make if he played in 2020?

Jake Elman  •  13 May 2020
Osi Umenyiora Went From $45 Million Defensive End to Award-Winning British Sportscaster

Osi Umenyiora was a two-time Pro Bowler and dangerous defensive end. Umenyiora is now an award-winning sportscaster in his native England.

Jake Elman  •  13 May 2020
Former Colts Star Bob Sanders Made $23 Million and Still Owns the House He Bought as a Rookie

Former Colts safety and Defensive Player of the Year Bob Sanders had a rich NFL career. Sanders still owns the house he bought as a rookie.

Jake Elman  •  11 May 2020
Plaxico Burress Made $30 Million and Reinvented Himself After Gunshot Wound

Plaxico Burress helped the New York Giants to a legendary Super Bowl win. Here’s how Burress reinvented himself after a gunshot wound.

Jake Elman  •  10 May 2020
Patriots’ Matthew Slater Has Earned $20 Million Just to Play Special Teams

Patriots receiver Matthew Slater has caught just one pass in 12 seasons. Slater’s $20 million in earnings come from his special teams play.

Jake Elman  •  10 May 2020
Kyle Boller Earned $15 Million From the Ravens but Was Glad to Get Away From Football

Kyle Boller earned $15 million in a middling career with the Ravens. Here’s why Boller later admitted he was glad to retire and escape football.

Jake Elman  •  08 May 2020