Football

Minnesota Vikings legend Jim Marshall has passed away, the team announced Tuesday. He was 87 years old.

The organization made a statement minutes ago ... saying it is mourning the loss of the defensive end -- who set several NFL records during his 20-year career.

"He gave everything he had at every step," the org. said, "fostering a Vikings identity hallmarked by a relentless pursuit that took the team from fledgling to formidable."

Olivia Culpo is making the most of the downtime she has left before becoming a first-time mother ... getting some R&R with her girlfriends during a chill getaway -- and showing off her growing baby bump in the process.

Culpo shared her photo dump Tuesday morning ... seemingly hitting up the part of the country she used to call home with her husband, Christian McCaffrey, back when he was a member of the Carolina Panthers.

OC made sure her belly was prominent in almost every photo. While it's unclear how far along the 33-year-old is, a baby shower was held in Rhode Island in May ... and based on the visual clues, we take it the little one's coming sooner than later.

DeAngelo Miles, a high school football standout and team captain, was fatally shot in Chicago this weekend ... just days after graduation.

The Chicago Police Department says it received a call regarding a person shot at the 11900 block of S. Wallace on Sunday around 3 AM ... and when officers arrived, a witness stated they had located a teen in the alley after hearing gunshots.

"The witness relocated to where the victim was and discovered the victim unresponsive on the ground with a gunshot wound to the head," the CPD spokesperson told us.

Tyreek Hill's estranged wife, Keeta Vaccaro, is seemingly making it clear she's not bothered by the NFL star apparently moving on with another woman.

Check out some pics Vaccaro posted on her Instagram page Monday -- just hours after Hill was seen at an Orlando resort getting flirty with a stunning brunette -- she doesn't appear to have many cares in the world.

In one set of snaps, she flashed a grin while rockin' a tiny yellow bikini. In another, she looked to be having a bunch of fun during a paddle tennis session with some friends.

Chase Stegall -- the son of former NFL wide receiver Milton Stegall and a rising collegiate soccer star -- has died.

Chase unexpectedly died inside his dormitory at Chicago's DePaul University Monday morning, according to the school's newspaper, The DePaulia.

DePaul President Rob Manuel reportedly announced the tragedy in a university-wide email, describing him as someone "known for his warmth, strength of character, and vibrant presence."

Darren Waller might be a year removed from the NFL ... but his body apparently didn't get the memo -- 'cause the former tight end looked shredded as ever at a fitness event in NYC over the weekend.

TMZ Sports obtained a video of the former Raven, Raider and Giant participating in HYROX's New York competition on Saturday ... a global fitness event that requires a bunch of different challenges -- which Lance Armstrong participated in a year prior.

In the clip, Waller executes some lunges while rocking a 20-lb bag on his shoulder ... all while his rock-hard abs make an appearance.

Saquon Barkley's year couldn't be going any better ... four months after taking home the Lombardi Trophy in New Orleans, the NFL star was just announced as the cover athlete for Madden 26!!!

EA Sports dropped the news Monday morning, showcasing the Eagles superstar gracing the cover of the iconic video game.

The cover art features SB reenacting the viral hurdle he performed during Week Nine of the 2024 season against the Jacksonville Jaguars defensive back Jarrian Jones -- one of the standout highlights of the entire season.

The Detroit Lions' 2025 season was just dealt a huge blow before a single pass was thrown ... their All-Pro center, Frank Ragnow, announced he's hanging up his cleats, saying it's "time to prioritize my health and my families future."

The 28-year-old confirmed reports Monday morning, writing in an Instagram post that "the past couple of months have been very trying as I've come to the realization that my football journey is ending."

"I have given this team everything I have and I thought I had more to give, but I simply don't," Ragnow wrote, adding ... "I have to listen to my body and this has been one of the hardest decisions of my life."

Cardi B and Stefon Diggs aren't letting rumors -- or estranged exes -- muffle their love for boats, judging from their sizzling getaway weekend!!!

On Sunday, Cardi and the NFL star created their own waves on a yacht in the middle of the ocean, and the "Bodak Yellow" rapper kicked up her red bottoms to smell the garden of red roses her new beau had gotten her!!!

Other gifts included giant teddy bears and bouquets of yellow, purple and white roses. Cardi also flashed her hand holding a designer lizard-skin handbag while chunked with tons of diamond-encrusted jewelry, although it's unclear if it was all from Diggs.

It's been about a month since Puka Nacua's brother, Samson Nacua, slapped a fan following a UFL game ... and now he's telling TMZ Sports the advice he gave his older bro after the ugly incident.

We caught up with the L.A. Rams star at LAX ... where we asked him about the counsel he provided 27-year-old Samson after the late April incident.

"Try to be able to compose yourself," Puka said. "You want to always protect yourself and your teammates. That's something my mom raised me in. But you shouldn't cross that line for sure."

Hailee Steinfeld and Josh Allen have officially tied the knot ... marrying in a beautiful ceremony at a top-notch resort in California.

The actress and the athlete said their vows Saturday -- a day after the two rehearsed every step of their big day -- in front of family and friends.

We don't know many details about the ceremony ... but we get a clip of Hailee walking down the aisle -- and some pics of the couple locking lips after they were pronounced husband and wife. So, it looks like things are official!

Hailee Steinfeld's practicing with Josh Allen ... no, they're not running routes on the gridiron -- they're rehearsing for their luxurious wedding!

The actress/singer and her footballin' fiancé were spotted standing on the altar together Friday ... Hailee wearing a short white dress and flashing a huge grin for the assembled crowd.

Allen's not taking the chance of getting sunburnt in the California heat ... holding up an umbrella to keep from burning up out there.

Fans weren't the only ones stunned by Shedeur Sanders' monumental draft slide -- his former college teammates were also flabbergasted ... including Colorado Buffaloes linebacker Gage Goldberg.

We asked the 19-year-old LB -- son of WWE legend Goldberg -- for his thoughts as he watched Sanders, who was projected to go as high as third overall, fall to the middle of the 5th round, where the Cleveland Browns selected him with the 144th pick.

"We were all shocked, the whole team was," Gage told us.

Taylor Swift buying back her masters is music to Chiefs Kingdom's ears ... with Travis Kelce and Patrick and Brittany Mahomes celebrating the news on social media!!

The dominant QB/TE duo didn't issue any words about the pop superstar's announcement ... but both showed similar support for Swift -- with Patrick sharing a post on his X account and her boyfriend hitting the "like" button on Instagram.

Brittany, on the other hand, couldn't contain her excitement ... saying "Just so amazing" on her Instagram Story along with a picture of Swift with her first six albums.

If Travis Kelce plans to ride off into the sunset after this NFL season, he sure as hell ain't acting like it -- 'cause Patrick Mahomes says his bestie is full of energy and hungry during the team's offseason practices.

The Kansas City Chiefs superstar was asked all about his favorite target at OTAs this week ... specifically how the tight end is holding up if it is, in fact, the "last ride."

"If it's the last ride, you would never know," the three-time Super Bowl MVP said on Thursday. "The way he's talking about football, the way he's talking about working and trying to be even better this year than he was last year. It doesn't seem like a guy that it's his last ride like he's tired of the job."

Everyone who potentially saw the tragic golf cart accident involving John Elway and his agent, Jeff Sperbeck, has been interviewed by cops ... and there is still no evidence to suggest a crime occurred, TMZ Sports is told.

According to Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, police officers have spoken to all parties who were in the area near where Sperbeck fell off an Elway-driven ride back on April 26 ... and "there is no evidence or statement to indicate this is nothing more than a tragic accident."

Bianco added in his Thursday statement to TMZ Sports, "We determined the case would remain open until we contacted all residents who might have video of the path traveled."