{
  "id": 7780248,
  "title": "Former Indiana football star was homeless; fundraiser helped him get an apartment",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/former-indiana-football-star-was-homeless-fundraiser-helped-him-get",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-16T10:49:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/former-indiana-football-star-sampson-james-spent-8-months-homeless-a-grad-student-noticed-his-backpack-in-austin-raised-17000-and-helped-him-get-an-apartment/articleshow/134285242.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "A serendipitous encounter in Austin sparked a life-altering change for Sampson James, the former Indiana football star who found himself homeless. After noticing James's worn backpack, IU graduate Jasper Steinmetz rallied support, leading to a remarkable $17,000 in donations. This much-needed generosity has enabled James to secure a new apartment, providing him with a valuable opportunity for a…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}