Football

Stefon Diggs was just bombarded by questions about his now-infamous May boat ride ... but the New England Patriots star rebuffed them all -- saying he wanted to keep his "personal life personal."

Diggs met with reporters on Tuesday for the first time since he was seen on video appearing to offer a pink substance to bikini-clad women on a yacht over Memorial Day Weekend ... and it didn't take long for the journalists to unleash queries about the incident.

They first wanted to know what exactly was in the bag in the footage -- but Diggs, who had just wrapped a workout with his new team, declined to get into any sort of specifics.

Deion Sanders is dealing with a health issue ... and it's reportedly so problematic, he's missing Univ. of Colorado summer camps this month to recover at his Texas home.

According to USA Today, Sanders' oldest son, Deion Jr., revealed during a YouTube livestream on Sunday the Buffs head coach currently has no timetable for a return to Boulder while he gets a handle on the ailment.

Fortunately, Deion Jr. said his 57-year-old father is "feeling well."

Xyere Brooks -- a high school football star in New Jersey -- tragically lost his life during a shooting on Friday, authorities announced.

He was just 16 years old.

According to the Camden County Prosecutor's Office, cops responded to a report of gunfire at a Camden residence ... and found Brooks suffering from a bullet wound.

Deshaun Watson's Achilles injury will keep him away from the gridiron this year, but it clearly ain't sidelining him from turning up ... as he was the center of an epic bachelor party in Florida over the weekend.

Watson grabbed a few of his closest pals and hit Miami to celebrate his upcoming nuptials with Jilly Anais ... and the bash featured all kinds of fun.

First, Watson and Co. appeared to rent some luxury sports cars that they zoomed around the city in.

Ben Cleveland's estranged wife is adamant she did not cheat on the NFL player ... calling his adultery allegations "knowingly false."

The Baltimore Ravens lineman initially made the claims against Kaitlyn Terrell Cleveland when he filed to divorce her in February ... but in a response she submitted to the court on Thursday, she called B.S. on the claims.

She stated she "vehemently" denies them ... and added they were "made in bad faith."

Kelvin Joseph Jr. -- a once-promising young NFL player -- has been arrested in Texas in connection with a fatal crash.

The former Dallas Cowboys cornerback was taken into custody Saturday morning after an accident left a 27-year-old motorcycle rider dead in Richardson, Texas.

According to an explanation on the Richardson Police Department Facebook page ... officers were called to the scene of a crash at approximately 5 AM this morning, where they found Cody Morris of Plano, Texas, deceased. There was not another vehicle there.

Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce's "Love Story" wasn't the main focus of a recent event ... 'cause a different couple was getting married, and they just looked on!

The A-list couple was spotted in Tennessee at a backyard wedding ... definitely drawing eyes off the bride and groom, though we're sure they didn't mind.

Taylor's dressed in an ankle-length blue dress while Travis is decked out in slacks and a button-down shirt ... and, though they're two of the biggest stars in the country, they're chatting with everyone like they're any other couple.

Shaq Mason's officially entering his 10th season in the NFL, and to celebrate the big milestone, the offensive lineman treated himself to an iced-out pendant -- of himself!!

The 31-year-old guard -- who's suited up for the New England Patriots, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and, most recently, the Houston Texans -- got the new bling from Suny The Jeweler, TMZ Sports is told ... and check it out, it's awesome.

It features a detailed mini-Mason -- complete with his No. 69 jersey -- plus logos from every team he's played for during his decade-long career.

Derrick Henry is already one of the best running backs in the NFL, but Adam Sandler just gave him an incentive to go even harder on the gridiron ... 'cause the "Happy Gilmore" actor says if the Ravens star hits 2,000 rushing yards this season -- he'll give him a movie role!!

Henry was on the "Dan Patrick Show" on Wednesday ... and at one point in the convo, the two got to talking about Sandler, as the host was rocking a "Happy Gilmore 2" sweatshirt.

It turns out Henry is a big fan of the Sandman ... so Patrick laid out a challenge -- if he hits 2k yards this year, he'll have the acting great find a way to get him in his next movie.

NFL wide receiver Xavier Legette played GloRilla's love interest in a new music video ... and let's just say they both took their roles very seriously.

Legette -- who signed a four-year deal with the Carolina Panthers in 2024 -- appeared in the three-minute visuals for Glo's new song, "Typa" ... and the two share intimate moments throughout.

At one point, the shirtless athlete plants a kiss on GloRilla, who is sporting lingerie ... as the two get lovey-dovey in the bedroom.

Aaron Rodgers and Mike Tomlin are two huge personalities, but Charlie Batch isn't worried about how they'll coexist in Pittsburgh -- the ex-Steelers QB tells TMZ Sports he believes the guys are actually a great match for one another.

Rodgers, of course, agreed on Thursday to join Tomlin's Steelers squad for 2025-26 ... and when Batch sat down with us on Friday to break down the move -- he made it clear, he likes it.

In fact, he told us he's been anticipating the signing for months ... calling it "the worst-kept secret ever."

Former Titans offensive lineman Taylor Lewan definitely made the correct career choice as a football player, 'cause the 3x Pro Bowler threw out one of the WORST first pitches ever!

It all went down Thursday night at Busch Stadium out in The Lou. Lewan -- alongside his "Bussin' With The Boys" co-host Will Compton -- were given the honors of throwing out the ceremonial first pitch during the pregame festivities.

Unfortunately for Lewan, his throw went about as badly as it could. Toeing the rubber, the lefty had the ball sail on him to the spectators hanging out near the backstop ... and the embarrassment was immediate.

Those ready to name A.D. the G.O.A.T. are in luck ... Aaron Donald spoke to TMZ Sports this week about his "best ever" candidacy -- and he made it clear, he's not going to fight anyone who wants to give him the label.

Donald, of course, retired from the NFL last year, and ever since he hung up his spikes ... fans have wondered if he has a legit claim to the title of greatest defensive player ever.

He did, after all, earn 10 Pro Bowl selections in 10 seasons ... and won a Super Bowl too. But with guys like Lawrence Taylor and Reggie White having pretty good resumes as well, we had to ask Donald while he was out at Raising Cane's event in Los Angeles on Tuesday what he thought of the chatter.

Aaron Rodgers isn't hanging up the cleats just yet ... the 20-year NFL veteran is going to join the Pittsburgh Steelers for the 2025 season.

According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, the 41-year-old is signing a one-year contract to link up with Mike Tomlin's squad.

The impending deal follows two rough years in New York for the 41-year-old QB. His first season lasted only four plays due to a ruptured Achilles. He did play in all 17 games for the Jets in 2025 ... but the team finished with a 5-12 record -- placing them third in the AFC East.

Greg Hardy's girlfriend claims the former NFL star pushed her onto a bed and held her down by her neck in an argument over cheating allegations prior to his arrest ... this according to documents obtained by TMZ Sports.

The woman called police around 2 PM on Wednesday to report a family violence in progress ... stating Hardy assaulted her and she had marks on her body. The woman also said Hardy fled their home in a white 2018 GMC Acadia after the physical altercation.

When cops arrived, the woman said the argument started when they were driving back from the park with their children -- Hardy asked his girlfriend what was wrong, and she replied they would address it when they were home ... as she didn't want to bicker in front of the kids.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are back on everyone's radar, enjoying a cozy dinner together at a Florida bistro Wednesday -- and it was all caught on camera!

The couple popped up at Buccan restaurant in Palm Beach last evening as they gradually resurface in the public eye after keeping a low profile for the past few months. Photos and a video posted to Instagram tell the story about their sweet date night.

In one snapshot, Taylor and Travis are seated side by side at a table sharing a menu. At another point, Travis is photographed laughing his butt off about something.