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Jena Janovy

@jenaj.bsky.social

Journalist. Sr. Deputy Editor at ESPN. I also teach, write poems, love theater, visit art galleries and museums and play a lot of fetch with my dog. Nebraskan in Connecticut. New BHAFC follower.

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Learning to play the ukulele means I can play along with “Father and Son” by Cat Stevens in the final episode of “Ted Lasso.” And that’s what I needed at the end of the day.

19.02.2026 04:01 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Language of basketball: How international NBA players think about the game For many of today's NBA All-Stars, English is their second language, and that impacts how they think about the game.

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15.02.2026 01:46 — 👍 4    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Done with the dunk: Mac McClung's quest for full-fledged NBA recognition Jumping over cars -- and Shaq -- wins fans but doesn't translate into the talents recruiters want to see

Chasing a dream… nice read from @anthonyolivieri.bsky.social

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15.02.2026 01:31 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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NFL single-season sack leaders: Led by record-setting Myles Garrett Myles Garrett's historic season sits atop a list filled with pass-rushing legends across generations.

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04.01.2026 21:23 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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'Legendary': Mahomes, Parsons lead congratulations after Myles Garrett sets sack record The Cleveland Browns defensive end received congratulations from around the sports world on his record-setting day.

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04.01.2026 21:23 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Testing grit and willpower with 7 marathons, 7 continents in 7 days Runners included an 82-year-old, a leg amputee and a survivor of the Boston Marathon bombing

Seven marathons, seven continents, seven days - amazing story from @mikerothstein.bsky.social for ESPN
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04.01.2026 14:20 — 👍 2    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
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Bohemian coffee cake for Christmas plus #FacesInThings

25.12.2025 22:31 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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The Jake Paul show is far from over, but where does it go from here? Even in defeat, Jake Paul's boxing career is far from over, but his next move could be one of the most important yet.

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21.12.2025 10:45 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Jake Paul-Anthony Joshua live updates, results and analysis Jake Paul faces the toughest test of his career Friday against former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua. Follow live.

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20.12.2025 01:11 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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It's a disgrace that Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua is a sanctioned fight Jake Paul has been good for boxing. But his fight on Friday night against Anthony Joshua is not.

🔥 from Mark Kriegel: www.espn.com/boxing/story...

19.12.2025 20:56 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 1
The Mavericks: Tiny Desk Concert
YouTube video by NPR Music The Mavericks: Tiny Desk Concert

RIP, Raul Malo. 💔 youtu.be/M6Rh-CzEo24

10.12.2025 03:42 — 👍 4    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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The compassionate toughness of 'Last Chance U' coach John Beam The coach, who died Friday after being shot in his office, was a champion for Oakland and his players.

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19.11.2025 12:52 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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The best!

15.11.2025 04:20 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Friends, family reel after Marshawn Kneeland's death 'It's hard to understand': Marshawn Kneeland's death has left loved ones reeling, according to interviews with his family, agent and former teammates.

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12.11.2025 14:11 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Welcome “Inside the NBA.” Nice to see you on ESPN.

22.10.2025 22:53 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Earth, Wind & Fire - September (Official HD Video)
YouTube video by EarthWindandFireVEVO Earth, Wind & Fire - September (Official HD Video)

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21.09.2025 13:54 — 👍 9    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 1
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NYC gunman sought medical help before shooting What we know about Shane Tamura, a Las Vegas casino worker who targeted NFL headquarters.

So much new reporting detail in this story from @anthonyolivieri.bsky.social & @mikerothstein.bsky.social : www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...

03.08.2025 18:13 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Sources: Around 100 NFLers face SB-tix penalty At least 100 players face fines and possible suspension for allegedly selling their allotted tickets to this year's Super Bowl LIX above face value, sources told ESPN.

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25.07.2025 21:01 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 1
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NFLPA doc: Financial actions 'may be criminal' A criminal investigation into finances of the NFL Players Association includes potential misuse of funds and self-enrichment by union officials, according to a confidential document obtained by ESPN.

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25.07.2025 21:01 — 👍 0    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 1
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WNBA refs criticized for inconsistency in how games are called Players, coaches and fans say they want greater consistency in how games are called.

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17.07.2025 12:15 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Remembering Ruffian 50 years after her breakdown at Belmont The filly shattered her right front ankle in a match race against Kentucky Derby winner Foolish Pleasure.

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06.07.2025 12:01 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Linen is not cooling. There, I said it.

24.06.2025 10:43 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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No hits, 119 pitches and one historic performance: Inside Gage Wood's MCWS masterpiece Arkansas' Gage Wood was electric as he pitched the third no-hitter in Men's College World Series history.

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17.06.2025 11:11 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Today’s 💪🏼 235 lbs x 2 sumo deadlift. 💪🏼

14.06.2025 00:43 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Can Amtrak's busy Northeast Corridor handle 2026 World Cup? The congested stretch from Boston to Washington, D.C., already is beleaguered by breakdowns and spotty service.

Amtrak, a year out from the men’s 2026 FIFA World Cup, faces a sizable challenge in the Northeast Corridor - reporting by @tjquinn.bsky.social @anthonyolivieri.bsky.social & @marialawsonn.bsky.social www.espn.com/soccer/story...

12.06.2025 11:21 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Judge grants final approval to House settlement Schools are now free to begin paying their athletes directly, marking the dawn of a new era in college sports brought about by a multibillion-dollar legal settlement that was formally approved Friday.

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07.06.2025 01:48 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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A Sunny Marie Sunday.

01.06.2025 16:32 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

My dog caught a chipmunk this morning. It wasn’t pretty. Sorry, Chip.

15.05.2025 14:37 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Truly loving and kind of you to spend time with your friend.

04.05.2025 22:22 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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The Rise and Fall of the Ak-Sar-Ben Podcast Episode · Once Again · 05/01/2025 · 38m

My pal @bkelly-writes.bsky.social has this really cool new pod, “Once Again,” which dives deep into Nebraska history with a contemporary connection. Shared my memories covering Omaha’s Ak-Sar-Ben thoroughbred race track for this episode. Here it is, on Derby day: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/o...

03.05.2025 18:02 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

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