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FOIAball is sports journalism for people who want to know big secrets. We reveal what’s really going on, reporting on those in charge, the ones with money, power, and influence.

And we have a ton of fun while doing it. Here, we break big stories, and we laugh at dumb things. Often, at the same time.

But don’t take our word for it. Don’t ever take anyone’s word for it. Instead, scroll down to see some of our wildest scoops and weirdest stories.

Our biggest scoops

Emails show UCLA steered donors to a 501c3 to claim tax deductions while earmarking the funds for football.

The QB loves privacy. Except when it comes to other people.

XX-XY Athletics has a very interesting paper trail.

Documents obtained by FOIAball reveal how the feds surveil SEC, Big Ten game

Our silliest stories

Appearance income from famous fuzzy figures.

What team spent the most on fireworks in 2025?

This isn't internet hyperbole. It's, like, so freaking much.

The media loves us!

We may be crazy, but we’re legit. FOIAball has been cited in publications across the industry. Places like: New York Times, the New York Post, the Daily Mail, Neiman Lab, Mother Jones, TMZ, 404 Media, Vox, the Los Angeles Times, the Ringer, Bloomberg, Sportico, Sports Illustrated, Axios, Front Office Sports, the Miami New Times, and Pablo Torre Finds Out.

Our best dives

@FreddyLA7 is no more. And it's my fault.

We tracked the private planes that went to Trump's White House summit!

He's 20 months late on "Panther Anthem."

One request was flagged for six top officials.

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