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

New Orleans Saints linebacker Demario Davis, center, and his teammates prepare to take the field for a game against the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field.

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Saints Captain Responds to NFL's Fine for 'Man of God' Headband: 'God Can Get Glory' from Any Situation

New Orleans linebacker Demario Davis, who was penalized for wearing a 'Man of God' headband, explained how the situation came about and what he'll do going forward.

By Jake Harp October 2, 2019

New Orleans Saints linebacker Demario Davis wears a "Man of God" headband during a preseason game Aug. 24, 2019, against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium.

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NFL Fines Saints Captain for Wearing 'Man of God' Headband, but He Still Stands for Christ

The only thing the NFL is better at than creating controversy is creating needless controversy, and this is a prime example.

By Jake Harp October 1, 2019

Tony Romo hits on the 11th hole during the first round of the Safeway Open at Silverado Resort in Napa, California, on Sept. 26, 2019.

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Tony Romo Crushes Phil Mickelson, Beats 93 Other Pro Golfers in First Round of PGA Tour Tournament

The former Dallas Cowboys quarterback played well enough to be on the top half of a PGA Tour leaderboard, shooting a 2-under par 70.

By Jake Harp September 27, 2019

Avonte Maddox of the Philadelphia Eagles is attended to after being injured in the fourth quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on Sept. 26, 2019.

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Packers Player Spotted Praying Fervently After Opponent Injured in Scary Collision

'Everything is going well,' the Philadelphia Eagles' Avonte Maddox said Friday morning. 'Appreciate the prayers and get well wishes. God is good.'

By Jake Harp September 27, 2019

Dawson Knox of the Buffalo Bills runs over Jessie Bates of the Cincinnati Bengals during a game at New Era Field on Sept. 22, 2019.

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NFL Rookie Dawson Knox Gives 'Glory to God' After Highlight Reel 49-Yard Reception Leads to Win

'I worked hard to get here but I wouldn't be here without him.'

By Jake Harp September 23, 2019

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady has a word with side judge Eugene Hall during a preseason game against the Carolina Panthers at Gillette Stadium.

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Tom Brady Gets Ripped for Hypocritical Complaint About Soft Roughing-the-Passer Calls

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady delivered the right message about roughing-the-passer penalties, but he was clearly the wrong messenger.

By Jake Harp September 20, 2019

ESPN

Stephen A. Smith Gets Blasted for His Latest Inexplicable NFL Blunder: Referencing a Coach from 1999

The ESPN host's errors have been noticeable and frequent enough that fans have started to wonder how much he really knows about sports.

By Jake Harp September 17, 2019

Gardner Minshew of the Jacksonville Jaguars attempts a pass against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sept. 8, 2019, at TIAA Bank Field.

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New NFL QB Sensation Gardner Minshew: 'I Can Have Hope Through Jesus'

'It’s incredible what starts to happen when you submit yourself to God’s will.'

By Jake Harp September 13, 2019

The chief criticism of ESPN's "Monday Night Football" last year -- Jason Witten's often bumbling and inaccurate color commentary -- lingered for the entire season. This year, it only took ESPN one half to address an avalanche of viewer complaints.

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ESPN Makes Midgame Change on 'Monday Night Football' After Angry Viewers Complain on Social Media

And just like that, ESPN managed to shoot itself in the foot and bandage itself back up within two hours.

By Jake Harp September 10, 2019

Ryan Russell #95, then of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, looks on during a game against the New Orleans Saints at Raymond James Stadium on Dec. 31, 2017, in Tampa, Florida.

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NFL Veteran Ryan Russell Comes Out as LGBT

Free agent defensive end Ryan Russell managed to make headlines on Thursday by announcing that he identifies as bisexual.

By Jake Harp August 29, 2019

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Saints Captain Responds to NFL's Fine for 'Man of God' Headband: 'God Can Get Glory' from Any Situation

NFL Fines Saints Captain for Wearing 'Man of God' Headband, but He Still Stands for Christ

Tony Romo Crushes Phil Mickelson, Beats 93 Other Pro Golfers in First Round of PGA Tour Tournament

Packers Player Spotted Praying Fervently After Opponent Injured in Scary Collision

NFL Rookie Dawson Knox Gives 'Glory to God' After Highlight Reel 49-Yard Reception Leads to Win

Tom Brady Gets Ripped for Hypocritical Complaint About Soft Roughing-the-Passer Calls

Stephen A. Smith Gets Blasted for His Latest Inexplicable NFL Blunder: Referencing a Coach from 1999

New NFL QB Sensation Gardner Minshew: 'I Can Have Hope Through Jesus'

ESPN Makes Midgame Change on 'Monday Night Football' After Angry Viewers Complain on Social Media

NFL Veteran Ryan Russell Comes Out as LGBT

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