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Feds Intercept $4.8 Million In Fake NFL Merch

After four months of investigating, federal officials and the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department made "record-breaking seizures" of counterfeit NFL merchandise this week.

Thursday's "Operation Fake Sweep" successfully shut down 307 websites for selling fake merch, and seized 42,692 items of phony Super Bowl-related memorabilia.

Final score: Feds $4.8 million, Counterfeiters $0.

[Image courtesy of the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement.]

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José Fernández's Ex Heartbreakingly Mourns The Athlete & Offers Condelences To His Pregnant Girlfriend

José Fernández's tragic passing has affected so many people.

On Tuesday, the athlete's ex-girlfriend Carla Mendoza took to Instagram to mourn the untimely loss of the Miami Marlins pitcher.

The brunette shared a sweet photo with her former flame and penned a heartbreaking caption in his memory.

The late sports star's longtime love reflected on their time together, writing:

"My deepest love goes out to those who saw jose as more than an athlete, but as a passionate, raw human being. The heart break is unbearable. There was so much more to him than anyone could even begin to understand. I'm fortunate enough to have loved and be loved by jose, and his family, for over 3 crazy beautiful years."

Miz Mendoza admitted she will always love the 24-year-old, and told her followers to never take moments with their loved ones for granted, adding:

[Image via AP Images.]