Football

Shannon Sharpe is shedding light on his brother Sterling's Hall of Fame induction ... and despite all the headlines he made earlier in the week, he says it was "the proudest moment of my life."

Sharpe posted a carousel of photos from his trip to Canton, Ohio -- which ended with them becoming the first sibling duo to ever receive gold jackets.

"But long before that moment, two brothers beat the odds," he wrote. "Two brothers graduated grade school. Two brothers graduated college. Two brothers made it to the NFL. Two brothers built beautiful families. Two brothers stayed close. Two brothers trusted God. Two brothers gave back. Two brothers led with love."

Deion Sanders has worn plenty of hats -- and helmets -- throughout his career, which has seen him go from playing professional football to coaching collegiate athletes on the gridiron.

The thing is, the sports figure's been able to maintain a family of his own while managing his football career, which has seen him progress from fatherhood to taking on the responsibilities of a grandfather.

We're going to take a look at the lives of the football coach's five kids and see how they've each managed to bring something special to the former cornerback's life.

Sanders' life as a father began when he was married to his first wife, Carolyn Chambers, and they welcomed a daughter named Deiondra, who works in sports management, in 1992.

The football coach's eldest child gave birth to a son named Que in August 2024, and he told People the feeling of becoming a grandfather was "wonderful."

Sanders and Chambers' second child, Deion Jr., was born in 1993 ... and although he spent time on the gridiron in his college years, he's since gone into a career in fashion, founding streetwear brand Well Off in 2016.

Deion and Carolyn -- who tied the knot in 1989 and remained together for nine years -- ended their marriage in 1998.

Sanders moved on from his first marriage when he married influencer Pilar Sanders in 1999, and they started a family of their own with the birth of their first child, a son named Shilo, in 2000.

Deion and his second wife welcomed another son, Shedeur, in 2002 ... and Pilar gave birth to a daughter, Shelomi, in 2003.

Sanders and Pilar remained together for another 10 years before they decided to end their marriage, which was officially dissolved in 2013.

The coach has since fielded rumors about a potential relationship with Karrueche Tran, although neither one has made an official statement about their supposed connection.

Sanders has been in the athletics world for much of his life, and it looks like he's gonna be sticking around for a little bit longer, because his three youngest children have all embarked on careers in sports.

Shilo and Shedeur both played college football, and they spent a few seasons being coached by their dad at the University of Colorado-Boulder -- how's that for keeping it in the family?!

Shilo was signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, for whom he plays as a safety, and Shedeur, who plays quarterback, was picked by the Cleveland Browns.

Bill Belichick's current girlfriend and his former one crossed paths yet again over the weekend ... but unlike one of the last times the two connected, there were no fireworks.

Jordon Hudson and Linda Holliday were both seen at a swanky fundraiser event in Nantucket on Saturday night -- in what's believed to be their first public run-in since that infamous Christmas party encounter last year.

Hudson hit the Boston Pops on Nantucket bash with her pageant queen bestie, Melissa Sapini -- as Belichick was back in Chapel Hill getting his Tar Heels football team ready for the start of its season.

Patrick Mahomes is opening up about his father's 2024 DWI arrest -- which happened days before the Super Bowl -- like never before.

The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback admits his dad, Patrick Mahomes Sr., "hurt" him when he was caught up in the law again during an interview for the upcoming ESPN docuseries "The Kingdom," the New York Post reports.

But -- he says things are on the up with Pat Sr., noting ... "I think just knowing that it hurt me, woke him up to know that like you can’t keep doing the same things."

Aaron Rodgers hasn't made a Pro Bowl in three seasons, but Brett Favre is adamant the quarterback isn't washed ... telling TMZ Sports his former teammate "still has the potential to lead a team to the Super Bowl."

"He can still play," Favre insisted during a recent sitdown. "There's no question."

If Rodgers can still be elite, he'll have to prove it in a different uniform this year ... as he left the Jets this offseason to sign with the Steelers.

Tom Brady's statue has finally touched down at Gillette Stadium.

The seven-time Super Bowl champion was honored with the sculpture outside the Patriots Hall of Fame in the Patriot Place Plaza at a star-studded ceremony on Friday, just months after Robert Kraft announced the tribute was incoming.

Brady had the best seat in the house for its unveiling ... and when the tarp was pulled off of it, he was all smiles and gave Kraft a big hug.

9:04 PM PT -- Terrell Suggs' rep, Denise White, said in a statement to TMZ Sports on Friday ... "There was an incident at a Starbucks drive-through in which Terrell attempted to safely back out of the lane when the individual behind him became hostile and falsely accused Terrell of making contact with his vehicle, which did not occur."

"The situation escalated when the individual exited his car and approached Terrell in a confrontational manner. Notably, the individual had not placed an order in the Starbucks line, which led Terrell to believe he might continue to follow him, causing Terrell to feel threatened."

"At no point," she continued, "did Terrell point a firearm at the individual. He made it clear that he was prepared to protect himself if necessary. Arizona is an open carry state, and Terrell is aware of the responsibilities that come with firearm ownership. He recognizes that he should not have displayed his weapon, but his actions were solely in response to feeling threatened and were not intended to escalate the situation further."

TMZ Sports has obtained the video of the Starbucks dispute that led to Terrell Suggs' arrest last year ... and in the footage, you can see the ex-NFL superstar did indeed brandish a gun during the tiff.

Baltimore Ravens cornerback Bilhal Kone suffered a horrific leg injury Thursday night in his very first NFL game ... with his left leg ending up perpendicular to his body after making a play on the football in a gruesome scene.

The play happened with 15 seconds left in the first quarter. Facing a 3rd and 10, Colts quarterback Daniel Jones took a shot at Ashton Dulin in the end zone.

As Dulin and Kone were battling for the football, the rookie corner fell to the ground ... as a fan in the stands captured the injury on camera.

Anthony Richardson's season is off to a rough start ... 'cause he was removed from a preseason game after a tackle left his finger twisted to a nasty angle.

The Indianapolis Colts QB and his squad were facing off with the Baltimore Ravens Thursday when halfway through the first quarter linebacker David Ojabo sacked the two-year NFL vet.

While it looks like an average hard hit on the gridiron, Richardson was lifted from the game shortly after this tackle ... and, when you see his finger, it's clear why.

Tyreek Hill's eight-month-old daughter was taken to the emergency room on Wednesday after showing symptoms that raised concerns ... but, thankfully, the baby's mom says the little girl's improving.

Keeta Vaccaro -- Tyreek's estranged wife -- shared the scary details of the incident on her Instagram page on Thursday ... writing her doctor advised her to get to a hospital ASAP on Wednesday night after baby Capri "started feeling warm, super sleepy, and just not herself."

"I called [Dr. Jared Friedman]," Keeta said, "and within minutes, he had us straight into the ER with an incredible team waiting for us."

Keeta said Capri went through a bunch of tests ... and, fortunately, it looks like her baby girl is going to be OK.

Clemson University is well known in the sports world for its college football history ... and their new running back, Gideon Davidson, looks like he'll be a great addition to the South Carolina institution's squad.

The athlete became a local star in Virginia for his prowess on the field during his time in high school, and now he's preparing for his first season of college ball.

Here's a look at the hard work and dedication the football star put in toward getting ready to compete in the NCAA.

Although he calls Lynchburg, Virginia his home, Davidson's story begins in Ghana, where he was born in 2006, according to Cardinal News.

The athlete's father passed away prior to his birth, and although his mother and her six children moved in with their uncle, the kids were eventually sent to an orphanage after his uncle was no longer able to care for them.

Davidson remained in the orphanage for roughly a year before he and two of his brothers were adopted by a family in the United States.

However, their first adoptive family eventually gave the brothers up ... and they were taken in by the Davidson family.

The athlete -- whose previous adoptive family had placed more of an emphasis on soccer than football -- began his career on the gridiron not long after he was adopted by the Davidsons.

He quickly made a name for himself as an athlete, and he helped Liberty Christian Academy finish out their 2021 season with a 13-1 record -- not bad for a freshman!

Davidson earned himself numerous accolades over the course of his high school career, and he made it onto the 2025 ESPN 300 list, where he was the third-highest ranking running back.

And in case his football career wasn't impressive enough, the athlete was a member of his high school's track and field team, where he competed in several events, including the 200-meter dash and shot put, according to 247 Sports.

Davidson's work on the field garnered him plenty of attention from schools with prominent football programs, and he received offers from institutions like USC, Penn State and Virginia Tech, among others.

After fielding offers from various universities, the athlete decided to head to Clemson, and he committed to the university in 2023.

Davidson told ESPN he felt the school's coaching staff were "great guys" and he greatly enjoyed being around them.

Glen Powell helped award a longtime Univ. of Texas walk-on a scholarship this week ... and video of the actor's awesome gesture will hit ya right in the feels.

The "Top Gun: Maverick" star recorded the heartfelt message for linebacker Marshall Landwehr recently ... and when UT head coach Steve Sarkisian played it for the footballer in front of a Longhorns team meeting Tuesday, the room went nuts.

Check it out ... Powell, who once attended UT, told the fifth-year senior his "hard work has not gone unnoticed," before he announced, "That's why Texas is giving you a scholarship."

Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift? If this old clip of his dating dealbreakers is any clue, these two have long been going at it like rabbits!

Check it out -- Travis told fellow guest Ramona Singer on "Watch What Happens Live" back in 2016 that if a girl’s not in bed with him by the end of the third date, he’s pretty much out.

Travis' comments left Ramona in shock, so he explained himself -- saying if a girl didn’t want to get intimate, he’d think twice ... especially after spoiling her with top-tier dates the first two times. In his mind, date three was the perfect setup for the grand finale.

Mike Vrabel looked more like a player than a coach on Wednesday during Patriots training camp ... 'cause the New England sideline manager jumped in to stop a practice scuffle -- and he left it bloodied!

The scene unfolded during the Pats' joint workout with the Commanders. According to reporters on site, New England's TreVeyon Henderson and a Washington player got into it during a rep, leading Vrabel to hop into the mix in an effort to break things up.

When he popped out, he had a clear gash on his right cheek.

The Ohio State University -- better known as THE Ohio State University -- is getting a serious boost of talent for its 2025-2026 season with cornerback Devin Sanchez.

The athlete made waves for his prowess on the gridiron over the course of his high school career, and he's been open about his enthusiasm for his career with the Buckeyes.

We're going to check out what the football player's done to make a name for himself and see how he's feeling about his first collegiate season.

Sanchez attracted attention for his work on the field over the course of his high school career, during which he helped take North Shore High School in Texas to state semifinal and championship game appearances, according to 247 Sports.

The athlete recorded an impressive 32 tackles, as well as five interceptions, over the course of his junior season, according to ESPN.

Sanchez's work on the field earned him plenty of accolades, and he was placed on 247 Sports' 2025 Freak List.

Oh, and in case his football career wasn't impressive enough, he was involved with his high school's track and field program, where he ran in the 100, 200, and 400-meter dash events.

Sanchez's skills on the field made him a top college prospect, and he received offers from numerous institutions, including Louisiana State University, the University of Alabama and Arizona State University.

The athlete revealed he'd made the decision to commit early to Ohio State University in January 2024 at the All-American Bowl, according to Bleacher Report.

Although Sanchez had plans to visit both Alabama and LSU, he cancelled the trips ... saying he felt Ohio State was "the only team showing true love."

He also claimed Ohio State "felt like home" after taking a trip to the institution in 2024, which greatly influenced his decision to commit to the school.

Sanchez enrolled in classes in January 2025, and he took part in spring drills, according to Ohio State University's official website.

He's also been open about his plans to succeed on the field, and told ESPN he was "going to do whatever [I have] to do to get that starting spot and keep it."

Sanchez then claimed he didn't "really like to lose" and was excited about playing for Ohio State, as he felt they were "going to lose no more than two games."

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison has been suspended for the first three games of the 2025 season for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy.

The league made the announcement Tuesday, saying the 23-year-old will still be permitted to take part in all training camp activities as well as preseason games.

While the NFL did not specify exactly what Addison was being banned for, the wideout did recently cut a plea deal in his 2024 DUI case earlier last month following his July 2024 arrest near LAX.