The Las Vegas Raiders officially have their franchise quarterback, selecting Fernando Mendoza, the gunslinging Heisman Trophy winner, with the first overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Let's keep it a buck ... everyone knew Vegas was going to pick the former star Indiana QB -- it was the worst-kept secret in the NFL -- but now it's officially official.
Mendoza, 22, is coming off an incredible season at Indiana, where he not only led the Hoosiers to a national title but also had immense personal success, winning the coveted Heisman.
10 people were injured in a mass shooting at the Mall of Louisiana Thursday, and police were still searching for shooting suspects in the afternoon.
Baton Rouge Police said the shooting looked a "targeted" incident "between two groups of people." Police said an argument broke out between the two groups, and people began "shooting at each other" ... but police clarified there was "no more active shooting going on."
Some of the victims may be innocent bystanders not involved in the altercation, according to police. At least six victims were hospitalized, according to WAFB-TV ... two people were listed in critical condition.
Authorities said the shooting happened near the food court at the Baton Rouge mall, and a video circulating on social media appears to show someone lying on the floor near a Sbarro. The mall was immediately evacuated.
The alleged murder-suicide involving former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfaxand his wife, Cerina,is as grim as it gets ... but you wouldn’t know it from his high school’s surprisingly polished tribute.
DeMatha Catholic High School is catching attention for a since-deleted statement on Instagram that reads more like an alumni spotlight than a response to a shocking domestic tragedy ... carefully sidestepping the alleged violent circumstances entirely.
The Maryland school opens by calling the situation a “tragedy,” writing, “The DeMatha community would like to express our sympathies and prayerful support to the family of Justin and Cerina Fairfax ... upon the news from this morning.” But instead of addressing the alleged murder-suicide, the message pivots fast.
More trouble for Mark Hunt -- one of the most beloved UFC fighters ever -- the heavy-hitting heavyweight was arrested after he was accused of threatening to kill a female acquaintance.
"I'm just going to murder you in the end anyway," the 52-year-old MMA legend allegedly texted the woman after a dispute this week in South Wales, Australia, which prompted cops to rush to the scene and take Hunt into custody Tuesday night.
He is facing one count of stalking or intimidation with intent to cause physical harm.
Hunt was initially refused bail before his first court appearance on Wednesday, but was ultimately allowed to bond out after agreeing to abide by a series of strict conditions.
The Super Samoan was a fan favorite during his run with the UFC, beloved for his devastating power, and his signature walk-offs.
Hunt last fought in December 2018 in a losing effort.
Mark has faced significant challenges since walking away from fighting, including health, financial, and legal troubles that have severely impacted his life.
While Hunt has not addressed the claim, his legal team disputed the charge in court.
The ex-UFC star is due back in court at the end of April.
Richard Simmons' estate sale hit a snag after a buyer fell out of escrow -- but now his L.A. mansion is back on the market.
The late star’s home is now listed for $5,799,000 -- a dip from the $5.889M deal they had lined up in December.
The half-acre lot above the Sunset Strip is now being presented as a potential developmental opportunity by the new agents who hold the listing -- Rachelle Rosten and Kelly deLaat of Douglas Elliman.
Tiger Woods was arrested in Jupiter, FL, after speeding down a street, clipping a car, and rolling his Range Rover over ... according to law enforcement.
The accident happened around 2 PM ET. A pickup truck was turning into a driveway on a two-lane street when the Range Rover roared down the street at a high speed, according to Martin County Sheriff John Budensiek.
The driver of the pickup truck tried to turn into a driveway, but the Range Rover was going at such a high speed that the pickup truck could not fully enter the driveway, and Tiger clipped that vehicle, causing the Range Roverto flip over on the driver's side.
Retirement will have to wait for Travis Kelce ... the I's have been dotted, and the T's crossed, and the future Hall of Famer's contract is officially official!
Yeaaaah, sorry Taylor Swifthaters ... but get used to seeing the world's biggest pop star back at Arrowhead this season!
Ian Rapoport revealed the 36-year-old tight end signed his contract on Monday -- technically a three-year deal -- although it's possible Trav only plays one season. He will earn $12 million in 2026, with several more million achievable in incentives.
Kelce reacted to the news after the signing, saying he's stoked to put on the Chiefs uniform again.
10:22 AM PT -- There's now video being shared of the incident.
A collision between a plane and a fire truck on the runway at New York's LaGuardia Airport overnight killed two pilots and injured dozens of people, according to authorities.
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Officials say the Air Canada Express regional jet collided with a Port Authority fire truck while landing in Queens early Monday after departing from Montreal, Canada on Sunday night.
ATC.com audio captured the moments leading up to the tragedy, with the fire truck initially receiving permission to cross the runway. But then an air traffic controller abruptly says, “Stop, Truck 1, stop!” Seconds later, a controller adds, “Jazz 646, I see you collided with a vehicle.”
An unsettling situation went down this morning at Newark Liberty International Airport … with air traffic controllers evacuated from the tower after reports of smoke, triggering a ground stop.
The FAA said the tower was evacuated due to a burning smell coming from an elevator ... and said there was no fire. As a result, arrivals and departures are temporarily paused.
The incident is especially unnerving given what went down at LaGuardia Airport just hours earlier ... when a collision between an Air Canada jet and a fire truck on the runway killed two pilots and injured dozens of people. As a result, the airport will be closed until 2 PM ET Monday at the earliest.
While the Newark situation isn’t as severe … it’s only adding to an already tense morning. Stay safe out there.
Ivanna Lisette Ortiz appeared in court for the first time since being arrested and charged in connection with the shooting at Rihanna's home.
Ortiz showed up wearing a blue jumpsuit and her hair was in braids.
Ortiz's Tuesday court appearance comes after being charged with attempted murder and assault ... her lawyer entered a plea and then withdrew it. Her next court appearance is March 25.
The Florida woman is still in custody and bail has been set at $1.8 million. Ortiz waived her right to a speedy trial and the judge issued protective orders for Rihanna and A$AP Rocky. Ortiz has also been ordered to surrender her guns.
As we reported ... Ortiz, 35, is accused of firing off multiple rounds into the Grammy winner's home while she was inside with her three children ... even hitting an Airstream trailer. Following the shooting, police trailed Ortiz's white Tesla Model 3 into a shopping center parking lot, where they arrested her.
1:39 PM PT -- It didn't take too long for Tagovailoa to find a new home ... the Atlanta Falcons are reportedly signing the quarterback to a one-year minimum deal.
It won't be official until he's released on Wednesday.
Tua Tagovailoa's time in Miami is over -- the Dolphins have decided they will release the quarterback after six seasons and two playoff appearances.
The news came out minutes ago that just two seasons after Tagovailoa -- the fifth overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft -- signed a four-year extension worth $212 million ... the team is looking for a new leader under center.
The Dolphins will release the signal-caller as a post-June 1 cut ... leaving them an NFL-record $99 million in dead money to spread over two years.
"Wearing this jersey and representing this city has been one of the greatest joys of my life," Tagovailoa said after the news.
Paramedics rushing to the mass shooting in Austin, Texas early Sunday got blocked by a Waymo vehicle ... preventing EMS from rapidly responding to the crime scene to provide aid, according to a new report.
Austin's KXAN-TV reports ... Matthew Turnage ordered a Waymo using his Uber app around 2 AM after he left a club near Buford's Backyard Beer ... where 2 people had just been shot to death and 14 others injured.
As the Waymo was trying to pick up Turnage and his friends, the self-driving taxi reportedly stopped in the middle of the street, blocking an ambulance and emergency service personnel from getting to Buford's quickly to help the victims.
The Texas mass shooter who killed 2 people and injured 14 others had potential ties to terrorism ... as new footage has emerged showing the horrific aftermath of the attack, according to media reports.
Ndiaga Diagne -- a 53-year-old American citizen born in Senegal -- went on an early Sunday morning shooting rampage at Buford's Backyard Beer Garden in Austin, TX ... leaving a trail of dead and wounded in his wake, police said.
Four people aboard a speedboat registered in Florida are dead after a shootout with Cuban troops in Cuban territorial waters ... according to Cuba's government.
The deadly shootout happened Wednesday morning near an island in Cuba's Villa Clara province on the country's northern coast ... according to a statement from Cuba's Ministry of the Interior.
Cuba says people onboard the Florida-registered speedboat opened fire against a Cuban coast guard vessel that approached them ... the commander of the Cuban vessel was injured by gunfire ... according to the Cubans. In addition to the four people killed, six other people on board the speedboat were wounded in the shootout.
The British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA) just issued another apology ... amid the mounting headlines of how they fumbled the handling of a racial slur shouted during the major award show.
As we reported ... Tourette Syndrome activist John Davidson was heard shouting the N-word during Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo's presentation last night. Host Alan Cumming did his best to address the incident, but plenty were still heated about what happened and how it was addressed.
Clearly, the Academy felt the heat ... because the organization just dropped a full-throated apology, saying in part ... "We take full responsibility for putting our guests in a very difficult situation and we apologize to all. We will learn from this, and keep inclusion at the core of all we do, maintaining our belief in film and storytelling as a critical conduit for compassion and empathy."
