Football

Nyier Daniels -- an offensive lineman with the University of Georgia football team -- has been arrested and booked on a slew of charges.

The redshirt freshman was arrested Sunday after he allegedly tried to flee from police in Commerce, GA -- a city about 20 miles from Athens where his university is located.

Authorities arrested him on three felony counts ... two counts of second-degree cruelty to children and one count of fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer.

Taylor Swift's life as a showgirl involves a whole lotta football ... the star was in her usual box watching Travis Kelce's Chiefs take down the Indianpolis Colts.

The singer-songwriter watched the action from high above the Arrowhead Stadium field Sunday ... wearing cherry red lipstick in pics eager fans took of her.

The star was clearly focused on the action ... eyes forward with no grin on her face in this photo -- though many in the stadium were more interested in her than the main event.

2:30 PM PT -- UAB football player Daniel Mincey is in custody at the local county jail, though law enforcement hasn't identified the 6'3, 315 lb. player as the suspect in the stabbing.

Mincey, 20, is a redshirt freshman offensive lineman from Florida ... and is being held for attempted murder.

A University of Alabama at Birmingham football player is under arrest after allegedly stabbing two of his teammates at the team's athletic facility Saturday morning, just hours before kickoff.

Neither the players, who are in the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, nor the alleged aggressor has been identified.

"We’re grateful to report that two players injured in an incident this morning at the Football Operations Building are in stable condition. Our thoughts are with them and their families as they recover. The suspect – another player – remains in custody, and an investigation is taking place," a UAB spokesperson said.

The Houston Texans picked up a massive victory over the Buffalo Bills to stay alive in the AFC South on Thursday ... and the winners celebrated accordingly -- by chowing down on a Western New York delicacy!!

The Texans shared their troll job on social media following their 23-19 victory ... saying they "love a good buffaLo wing."

Get it? The L is capitalized ... because Buffalo lost!!

The mystery surrounding the benching of CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens Monday night in Las Vegas has finally been solved ... as Lamb says the star wideouts missed team curfew after having dinner at a nearby resort.

The Cowboys' All-Pro wide receiver made the revelation while speaking with reporters in Dallas, saying the guys grabbed some grub and a few drinks at Red Rock Casino, about 20 minutes from where the team was staying for the Raiders game.

The explanation comes after rumors were circulating online indicating Lamb was spotted not just hanging out at the Casino on game day at 7:30 AM, but also throwing up.

Cam Skattebo isn't able to have fun on the football field right now, but he sure is having a helluva time off it ... 'cause the New York Giants rookie did an energy drink shoey in honor of getting 10,000 subscribers on Twitch!!

The injured New York Giants running back celebrated the milestone with viewers on the streaming platform Wednesday night. The 23-year-old -- who started going live shortly after his gruesome ankle injury -- opted to do a chug out of his cleat with caffeine instead of beer ... but it's not like he needed any help staying awake.

He filled up his kick, drank the concoction in seven seconds, and let out a massive "WOOO" when it was all said and done.

Gracie Hunt's got some strong opinions about the direction the NFL's heading in ... and the league's plans for its 2026 Super Bowl halftime show.

The daughter of Kansas City Chiefs owner Clark Hunt appeared on "The Will Cain Show" Tuesday and gave her stamp of approval to the upcoming "alternate" halftime show, which is being organized by Turning Point USA.

FYI ... Bad Bunny was selected as the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show's headliner in September, which provoked outrage in the conservative political world.

Gracie said she was "most definitely" looking forward to the conservative activist group's upcoming show ... and she singled out TPUSA CEO Erika Kirk for praise for "creating a halftime show for America."

Gracie described the youth of America as particularly "impressionable" and said they needed "someone to look up to."

Gracie said her grandfather Lamar Hunt -- who gave the Super Bowl its name -- believed the league shouldn't "rely on cheap appeal" to promote games or big events.

New York Giants rookie Cam Skattebo doesn't have to worry about facing any punishment after getting physical during his recent WWE appearance ... 'cause his head coach said he was well aware of his attendance -- it was a team-organized event!

Giants interim head coach Mike Kafka spoke with the media on Wednesday, where he was asked about Skattebo's now-viral cameo on the show.

"I thought it was a cool thing," Kafka said. "I know it was a staged little brawl there. It was great to see in the pregame, on the sideline. His juice, his energy, you can feel it. I could feel it through the TV and through my phone, I was watching the clips."

Some encouraging news from Kris Boyd ... the New York Jets cornerback says he's on the road to recovery after he was shot on Sunday -- and he's now starting to breathe on his own.

The 29-year-old shared a photo of himself in a hospital bed on his Instagram Story on Wednesday, days after he suffered a gunshot wound to the abdomen during a fight in Manhattan.

"God is real, God is powerful!" Boyd wrote.

Shedeur Sanders isn't sweating his recent home burglary ... telling reporters he's not fazed one bit by the invasion of privacy -- especially because his jewelry is safe!!

The Cleveland Browns quarterback addressed the media on Wednesday ... fresh off the announcement he'd be getting his first official NFL start against the Las Vegas Raiders due to Dillon Gabriel's injury.

The rookie -- who had a less-than-stellar outing in the second half of the Browns' loss to the Baltimore Ravens this past Sunday -- said he was in a good place mentally ... as he's "prepared for anything."

It was an emotional scene in the locker room after the Dallas Cowboys defeated the Las Vegas Raiders in their first game back since Marshawn Kneeland's death ... with Brian Schottenheimer saying the players "made him f***ing proud."

Dallas shared video of the head coach's speech following the 33-16 road win ... addressing how they fought through an unimaginable two weeks to handle business on "Monday Night Football."

"You guys made him f***ing proud, man! Unbelievable."

The Dallas Cowboys are a few hours away from playing their first game since Marshawn Kneeland's tragic death ... and the team made a special tribute to the late defensive end before kickoff in Las Vegas.

Dallas gave fans a glimpse into its locker room ahead of the "Monday Night Football" matchup with the Raiders ... showcasing Kneeland's jersey hanging in a locker with the caption, "94 forever."

It's one of the many ways the team is remembering Marshawn, who passed away earlier this month -- players will also wear helmet decals and T-shirts for the 2025 season.

Great news from Cleveland Browns legend Bernie Kosar -- he says he's "feeling good" after undergoing liver transplant surgery!!

The 61-year-old shared the news on social media Monday afternoon ... telling his followers he's looking forward to taking on "the rest of this week and the rest of our lives."

It all comes on the heels of Kosar sharing Sunday night he was slated to go under the knife for the procedure ... celebrating the news with his nurses after some setbacks in the journey.

The shooting of N.Y. Jets defensive back Kris Boyd appears to have been caught on video ... with the footage showing a group of men fighting in the streets before two gunshots ring out, leaving the 29-year-old in critical condition.

The clip was posted to social media Monday morning, and it shows just how chaotic the scene was around 2 AM on Sunday as the violent incident unfolded in the heart of New York City.

Moments later, gunshots are heard, sending both combatants and bystanders scurrying away from the scene. It's believed at least one of those shots struck Boyd in the abdomen.

The New York City Police Department has released images of the suspect wanted in the shooting of New York Jets defensive back Kris Boyd Sunday morning ... which left him fighting for his life in a hospital.

Cops are asking the public for help in tracking down the man who fled the scene after he allegedly shot Boyd in the gut while he was leaving a restaurant in the heart of Manhattan.

The suspect was last seen wearing a black cap, black sweatshirt, black pants, multi-colored sneakers and a black book bag.

According to police, the shooting happened around 2 AM on West 38th Street, only blocks from Times Square.

Kenny Easley -- a longtime safety with the Seattle Seahawks -- has died, the team confirmed Saturday morning.

The team said Kenny lived up to the values of his team through "his leadership, intensity, and fearlessness" in a post uploaded to X. The Seahawks expressed condolences to his wife and three children in the post. His cause of death is not yet public knowledge.

Easley was drafted by the Seahawks with the fourth overall pick in the 1981 NFL Draft after playing college ball at UCLA