Jake Harp, Author at The Western Journal

Sports Editor and Deputy News Editor

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Jake Harp has been with The Western Journal since 2014. His writing primarily focuses on sports and their intersection with politics, culture, and religion.

Jake Harp joined Liftable Media in 2014 after graduating from Grove City College. Since then he has worked in several roles, mostly focusing on social media and story assignment. Jake lives in Western New York where, in a shocking display of poor parenting, he tries to pass down his Buffalo sports fandom to his daughter.

Location

New York

Topics of Expertise

Sports, Politics

This Getty stock image shows a family praying around a Thanksgiving feast.

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Commentary

Don't Be Fooled by Parades and Football - Thanksgiving Is a Distinctly Christian Holiday

Modern discourse has muddied the actual meaning of Thanksgiving. Here's why the day is so special, especially for Christians.

By Jake Harp November 27, 2024

Audrey Hale used a weapon emblazoned with "Hellfire" as she killed six people at the Covenant School in Nashville, Tennessee, on Monday.

@MNPDNashville / Twitter

Commentary

Covenant School Shooter Scrawled a Sick Message on Her Murder Weapon, But Her Plan Was Thwarted by Jesus Himself

A Monday evening Twitter post update from Nashville Police gave us perhaps the most disturbing look into the shooter's psyche yet.

By Jake Harp March 28, 2023

Yasser Al-Shahrani of Saudia Arabia lies injured on the ground during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group C match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia at Lusail Stadium in Lusail City, Qatar, on Tuesday.

Marvin Ibo Guengoer - GES Sportfoto / Getty Images

'Absolutely Horrendous': World Cup Star Knocked Out Cold by His Own Teammate in Final Minutes of Huge Upset

The defender was carried off the field on a stretcher after a brutal collision between his head and the goalkeeper's knee.

By Jake Harp November 22, 2022

At left, former Florida Gator Tim Tebow speaks to fans after he was inducted in the Ring of Honor at Florida Field in Gainesville on Oct. 6, 2018. At right, Colin Kaepernick arrives for a workout for NFL football scouts and media in Riverdale, Georgia, on Nov. 16, 2019.

John Raoux / AP; Todd Kirkland / AP

Commentary

What the People Complaining About Tebow Returning to the NFL While Kaepernick Is Unemployed Are Missing

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Devin Bush II is among those griping that Tebow is on the verge of rejoining the NFL before Kaepernick.

By Jake Harp May 14, 2021

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo speaks during a news conference before the opening of a COVID-19 vaccination site in the Queens borough of New York on Wednesday.

Seth Wenig / AP

Commentary

The County That Was Too White

When it came time to select sites for vaccination centers, New York officials could only think about race.

By Jake Harp February 25, 2021

Kansas City Chiefs fans do the "tomahawk chop" during the AFC championship game at Arrowhead Stadium on Jan. 19, 2020.

Jamie Squire / Getty Images

Media Outlets Look To Stoke Racism Controversy as Super Bowl Nears

The only surprise is that it took until just a few days before the Super Bowl for the articles to start rolling out.

By Jake Harp January 31, 2020

Raheem Mostert #31 of the San Francisco 49ers rushes during the game against the Green Bay Packers at Levi's Stadium on Jan. 19, 2020, in Santa Clara, California.

Michael Zagaris / San Francisco 49ers / Getty Images

49ers Playoff Hero Raheem Mostert Reveals Meaning of Bible Verse Tattooed on His Chest

There's a case to be made that Mostert's 220 rushing yards and four touchdowns constitute the best playoff performance by a running back in NFL history.

By Jake Harp January 29, 2020

Pekka Rinne of the Nashville Predators celebrates a win against the Chicago Blackhawks and his first career goal, an empty net shot, with Rocco Grimaldi at the United Center in Chicago on Jan. 9, 2020. The Predators defeated the Blackhawks 5-2.

Jonathan Daniel / Getty Images

Pekka Rinne Brilliantly Pulls Off Rare NHL Goalie Goal

Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne established himself as one of the NHL's elite players when he won the Vezina Trophy.

By Jake Harp January 10, 2020

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson warms up before a game against the New York Jets at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore on Dec. 12, 2019.

Patrick Smith / Getty Images

NFL MVP Favorite Lamar Jackson Deflects Attention Away from Himself and Toward God

'When you feel like you’re bigger than the Lord, that’s when all that success dies. It goes away.'

By Jake Harp December 20, 2019

Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots argues a call with head linesman Wayne Mackie during the fourth quarter of the game between the New England Patriots and the Kansas City Chiefs at Gillette Stadium on Dec. 8, 2019, in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

Adam Glanzman / Getty Images

Patriots Fans Furious with Referee After Multiple Bad Calls, But the NFL Rulebook Should Be Their Target

The New England Patriots lost for the third time in their last five games on Sunday, but this time, fans had something other than an inept offense to blame.

By Jake Harp December 9, 2019

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Don't Be Fooled by Parades and Football - Thanksgiving Is a Distinctly Christian Holiday

Covenant School Shooter Scrawled a Sick Message on Her Murder Weapon, But Her Plan Was Thwarted by Jesus Himself

'Absolutely Horrendous': World Cup Star Knocked Out Cold by His Own Teammate in Final Minutes of Huge Upset

What the People Complaining About Tebow Returning to the NFL While Kaepernick Is Unemployed Are Missing

The County That Was Too White

Media Outlets Look To Stoke Racism Controversy as Super Bowl Nears

49ers Playoff Hero Raheem Mostert Reveals Meaning of Bible Verse Tattooed on His Chest

Pekka Rinne Brilliantly Pulls Off Rare NHL Goalie Goal

NFL MVP Favorite Lamar Jackson Deflects Attention Away from Himself and Toward God

Patriots Fans Furious with Referee After Multiple Bad Calls, But the NFL Rulebook Should Be Their Target

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