Raiders star Maxx Crosby grabbed the mic and graced the stage at Marquee LV Friday night … trading sacks for bars in front of some of the biggest stars in sports!
The All-Pro edge rusher -- fresh off three days of linking and learning with the NFL’s top pass rushers at his annual Sack Summit -- was in full-blown party mode at the nightclub inside The Cosmopolitan, one of the hottest in Sin City.
TMZ Sports is told 28-year-old Crosby -- stage name PlaqueBoyMaxx -- arrived just before midnight … and hung out until early in the morning, leaving after 3 AM.
Geno Smith's baby mama, Kennedy, looks like she's concerned with another woman in his life ... and it seems this is the same woman who got cops called on the NFL star.
Kennedy, who shares a son with the New York Jets quarterback, claims screenshots of text messages she posted on social media are communications with Geno ... and in them, she raises red flag about a woman named Kristen ... the same name as the woman who crashed out on Geno over the weekend, leading to a police investigation.
Officials are looking into assault allegations made against New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith over the weekend ... with police telling TMZ Sports the case is currently under review.
A woman named Kristen went to social media on Sunday to drop the shocking claims ... saying, "Today is the DAY! GENO SMITH beat my ass cause he HATES taking care of his special needs kid and can't be left alone with him because he'd rather watch s*x online and play Call of Duty."
Henry Ruggs isn't getting out of prison anytime in the near future -- the former Las Vegas Raiders star receiver was denied parole at a ruling on Thursday.
Ruggs is serving up to 10 years behind bars as a result of his November 2, 2021 accident ... when he sped at 156 MPH and crashed into 23-year-old Tina Tintor, killing the woman and her dog. Officials said his blood-alcohol concentration read at .16 within two hours after the tragedy.
Ruggs ultimately pleaded guilty to felony DUI causing death and misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter and was handed the lengthy sentence in 2023.
Ruggs went before a parole board himself back in May ... and his attorney, David Chesnoff, praised how he had been using his time in prison by leading his fellow inmates in cardio classes and sharing his story.
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.
12:00 PM PT -- The Raiders released a statement on Barret Robbins' death on Friday, saying they are heartbroken over his passing.
"He played in 121 career games with 105 starts, all with the Silver and Black," the Raiders said.
"The thoughts and condolences of the entire Raider Nation are with Barret's family and friends during this difficult time."
10:00 AM PT -- Tim Brown tells us Barret had been dealing with health problems for decades ... dating back to a 2005 incident involving police.
Former Raiders All-Pro center Barret Robbins has passed away, according to his teammate Tim Brown, who says he was told the former lineman died in his sleep.
He was 52.
Brown -- who played alongside Robbins from 1998 to 2003 -- revealed the heartbreaking news Thursday night, revealing he got a call from Marissa Robbins, who told him Barrett died overnight.
"Thankfully, he passed peacefully in his sleep," Brown said.
Tom Brady, Las Vegas Raiders emergency quarterback?! It's an idea the G.O.A.T. -- minority owner of the team -- actually looked into ... but one he said the NFL didn't like very much!
Brady revealed the news while speaking with CNBC, who, on the heels of TB12 playing in the Fanatics Flag Football Classic, asked whether he had looked into the possibility of throwing on pads in a situation where the team was in desperate need.
Tom Brady said he asked the NFL about the logistics of returning to play as a minority owner:
“I actually have inquired, and they don’t like that idea very much. We explored a lot of different things, and I’m very happily retired. Let me just say that, too.”
If Team USA was hoping to use Tom Brady'sarm to reach Olympic gold in flag football, it might wanna call an audible -- the GOAT says it's "probably unlikely" he suits up for the Red, White and Blue in 2028 ... but he seems down to be involved in some capacity.
Brady swung by "Good Morning America" Tuesday to promote his upcoming Fanatics Flag Football game in the City of Angels -- which was forced to move stateside after the conflict in the Middle East -- and he was asked if this event got him itching to compete for his country in the new Olympic sport.
"I would never say never, but it's probably unlikely," Brady said.
Maxx Crosby is addressing his fumbled trade from the Las Vegas Raiders to the Baltimore Ravens ... saying he's pumped to give it another go with his original team.
The five-time Pro Bowler shared his public statement on Wednesday via social media, just a day after the Ravens backed out of the transaction over concerns about Crosby's physical.
"Everything Happens For A Reason," Crosby said alongside a popular meme featuring WWE legend The Undertaker on X.
Shocking news out of the NFL -- the Maxx Crosby trade is off -- and the Las Vegas Raiders are putting the blame on the Baltimore Ravens.
"The Baltimore Ravens have backed out of our trade agreement for Maxx Crosby," the Raiders announced on Tuesday. "We will have no further comment at this time.”
Maxx Crosby posted a bittersweet goodbye to Raider Nation on Saturday ... but it looks like he's still in disbelief that his time in Las Vegas is ending.
The NFL star said, "I can't believe that this is a real thing. It's been 7 years being with the nation. Raider Nation has given me everything."
And he gave everything right back to the nation ... he was selected for the Pro Bowl 5 consecutive times while suiting up in silver and black. But, having ultimately fallen short of his goal of bringing a Lombardi trophy back to the Raiders, Crosby said he felt like he let the fans down.
NFL star Josh Jacobs has unloaded his Las Vegas mansion -- decked out with a movie theater and six-car garage -- for a pretty payday right before the playoffs!!
TMZ Sports has learned the Green Bay Packers running back sold the 5,500 square-foot property recently for $4.7 million -- a price tag that seems palatable when you take into account all the place has to offer.
Completed in 2023 -- just minutes from the famous Las Vegas Strip -- the three-bedroom, four-bathroom mansion was custom-built by Jacobs ... who only lived there for one season before changing teams.
Henry Ruggs isn't just lounging around waiting for his release from prison ... the former Raiders star, who pleaded guilty to felony DUI, graduated from the University of Alabama, earning his Bachelor's degree behind bars.
Eagle-eyed viewers spotted Ruggs' name under the Bachelor of Science in Commerce and Business Administration in the Tides fall commencement ceremony. NFL Insider Jordan Schultz reported that the 26-year-old finished the semester with a 4.0 GPA.
It's a nice achievement for the 12th overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft ... who was sentenced to three-to-ten years in prison for causing the fatal crash in Sin City in August 2023.
It was a rough afternoon for Raiders fans who made the trek to Allegiant Stadium just to watch Shedeur Sanderswin his NFL debut for the Browns, but one man in particular had it worse ... as he was involved in a full-blown fistfight in the stands.
Footage of the scrap started circulating on social media on Sunday. While it's unclear what led up to the incident, you can see a man in a No. 2 Raiders jersey land a solid punch on another spectator.
Raiders fans: please stop beating up visiting fans before they even get a chance to lose money in the casinos. pic.twitter.com/H9t5YLPPl8
The mystery surrounding the benching of CeeDee Lamband 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.
Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Cam Little is the new record holder for the longest field goal in NFL history after his 68-yarder against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday ... and even though that's an incredible accomplishment, he thinks it could be a short-lived title.
Little chopped it up with TMZ Sportsafter etching his name in the history books in Sin City ... and he broke down his historic strike to end the first half of the outing.
