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

Carli Lloyd #10 of the United States takes a shot during the United States' international friendly match against Ireland at the Rose Bowl on Aug. 3, 2019, in Pasadena, California.

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NFL Stars Pour Cold Water on the Idea of Soccer Star Carli Lloyd Playing in the NFL

NFL stars don't seem to love the suggestion that a 37-year-old woman with no football experience could easily do what they've trained their whole lives for.

By Jake Harp August 28, 2019

Carli Lloyd of the U.S. women's soccer team attempts a penalty kick during a World Cup match against Chile.

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US Soccer Star Carli Lloyd Receives Offer To Play for NFL Team - Report

US soccer star Carli Lloyd's visit to the Eagles' training camp was supposed to be just for fun, but it may have turned into something of an audition.

By Jake Harp August 27, 2019

Donald Trump watches as New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady tees off at Trump International Golf Club in Palm Beach.

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Report: It Seems the Super Bowl Champion Patriots Will Not Visit the White House

The New England Patriots haven't been able to make time for the president, and it looks like they won't be doing so anytime soon.

By Jake Harp August 26, 2019

The Packers and Raiders play on Aug. 22, 2019.

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Raiders and Packers Forced To Square Off on 80-Yard Field After Last-Minute Field Issue

Thursday's preseason contest between the Oakland Raiders and the Green Bay Packers already had the distinction of being played in Canada.

By Jake Harp August 23, 2019

Larry Bird, winner of the Lifetime Achievement Award, speaks onstage during the 2019 NBA Awards presented by Kia on TNT at Barker Hangar on June 24, 2019, in Santa Monica, California.

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Larry Bird Complains About Artist's Depiction of Him on Large Mural, Convinces Her To Change It

Larry Bird wasn't pleased when he saw a mural of himself that was recently painted on an Indianapolis building by street artist Jules Muck.

By Jake Harp August 22, 2019

Kenny Stills #10 and Albert Wilson #15 of the Miami Dolphins kneel during the national anthem prior to their game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on Sept. 30, 2018, in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

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Dolphins Coach Appears To Troll Anthem-Protesting Receiver Stills with Practice Music Selection of Numerous Jay-Z Songs

Midway through the entirely too long NFL preseason, the biggest dramas have all been off of the field rather than on it.

By Jake Harp August 21, 2019

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) listens to testimony from acting Homeland Security Secretary Kevin McAleenan while he testifies before the House Oversight and Reform Committee on July 18, 2019, in Washington, D.C.

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Ocasio-Cortez Attempts To Fundraise Off of Barstool Feud, Founder Dave Portnoy Fires Back

You'd be forgiven for wondering if Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York is on Barstool Sports' payroll at this point.

By Jake Harp August 15, 2019

New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, pictured at the January Women's March in New York.

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AOC Butts into Dispute that Has Nothing To Do with Her, Gets Debate Challenge from Sports Media Mogul Dave Portnoy

Barstool is now selling Dave Portnoy 'Union Buster' T-shirts for $28, which can't be what Ocasio-Cortez had in mind when she spoke out.

By Jake Harp August 14, 2019

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Trump Thrilled by News That MLB Legend Curt Schilling Is 'Absolutely Considering' a Run for Office

“Terrific!”

By Jake Harp August 13, 2019

Daniel Jones of the New York Giants calls the play.

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Top Rookie Quarterbacks Impress with Stellar Debuts as NFL Preseason Gets Underway

New York Giants first-round pick Daniel Jones couldn't have been any more successful in quieting the critics, at least for the time being.

By Jake Harp August 9, 2019

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NFL Stars Pour Cold Water on the Idea of Soccer Star Carli Lloyd Playing in the NFL

US Soccer Star Carli Lloyd Receives Offer To Play for NFL Team - Report

Report: It Seems the Super Bowl Champion Patriots Will Not Visit the White House

Raiders and Packers Forced To Square Off on 80-Yard Field After Last-Minute Field Issue

Larry Bird Complains About Artist's Depiction of Him on Large Mural, Convinces Her To Change It

Dolphins Coach Appears To Troll Anthem-Protesting Receiver Stills with Practice Music Selection of Numerous Jay-Z Songs

Ocasio-Cortez Attempts To Fundraise Off of Barstool Feud, Founder Dave Portnoy Fires Back

AOC Butts into Dispute that Has Nothing To Do with Her, Gets Debate Challenge from Sports Media Mogul Dave Portnoy

Trump Thrilled by News That MLB Legend Curt Schilling Is 'Absolutely Considering' a Run for Office

Top Rookie Quarterbacks Impress with Stellar Debuts as NFL Preseason Gets Underway

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