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A former NFL player from Oklahoma has been convicted for his role in a large-scale dogfighting operation, federal prosecutors announced. Leshon Eugene Johnson, 54, of Broken Arrow was convicted of six felony counts of possessing dogs for use in an animal-fighting venture. He was acquitted of 17 other similar counts. He faces up to five years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000 on each count when he’s formally sentenced at a later date. “The FBI will not stand for those who perpetuate the despicable crime of dogfighting,” FBI Director Kash Patel said in a statement. “Thanks to...

Is Jerry Jones a great NFL owner? Maybe: It kinda depends on your criteria. If you think the fundamental job of an NFL owner is generating wealth, then Jones is one of the most stunningly successful owners in the history of sports. He bought the Cowboys in 1989 for $140 million, and today his franchise is worth about $11 billion. Not too shabby of an ROI. More importantly, his aggressive approach to branding, merchandising, and marketing revolutionized the league. At first, the NFL threw a yellow hanky in the air, serving him with a $300 million lawsuit for carving independent...

The NFL world was rocked by the news of Denzel Perryman's arrest, a linebacker for the Chargers, who was detained Friday night on charges of firearm possession. According to public records, Perryman was arrested at 9:41 p.m. and booked at 10:06 p.m. This incident throws a wrench in his anticipated return to the team, where he was set to be a standout starter. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department issued a statement detailing the incident: "On August 1, 2025, at 9:30 p.m., deputies from the South Los Angeles Station stopped Denzel Perryman, a 32-year-old football player for the Los Angeles...

New evidence being taken from deadly Midtown office shooting Surveillance footage shows 27-year-old Shane Tamura entering 345 Park Avenue with an M4 rifle before shooting an NYPD officer and later killing himself. The building houses major firms including the NFL and KPMG. Police say Tamura drove from Las Vegas just days earlier. FOX 5 NY's Hayley Fixler has the latest. The Brief * An NYPD officer was one of four people killed in a Midtown Manhattan office building Monday evening. * The gunman wound up in the 33rd-floor offices of Rudin Management, one of the city's largest real estate firms....

Four people were killed when a gunman stormed into a New York City skyscraper at the end of the business day on Monday. An off-duty New York City Police Department (NYPD) officer, a security guard, a Blackstone executive and a Rudin employee were fatally wounded at 345 Park Avenue at 52nd Street in Midtown Manhattan. Authorities said Monday night that a fifth victim had been shot and was hospitalized in critical but stable condition. The accused gunman – identified as 27-year-old Shane Tamura – died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound on the 33rd floor of the building, according to police....

"BREAKING: Active shooter described as a “middle eastern man” opened fire at police in Manhattan"

Christian Wilkins, who was released by the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday, kissed a fellow player on the head and the teammate took offense to it, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter. The incident was not the sole reason Wilkins was cut, sources said. Wilkins has been recovering from a Jones fracture, which he suffered in his left foot last October. Because of how Wilkins has treated the rehab from his injury, the Raiders voided the remaining $35.2 million of guaranteed money left on his contract June 4, sources said. He was released with the designation of terminated vested veteran,...

President Donald Trump is threatening to hold up a new stadium deal if Washington’s NFL team did not restore its name to a racial slur, despite decades of psychological research showing the negative mental health impacts of Native American mascots. The president is demanding a private company change its name to something that researchers have linked to a variety of negative mental health outcomes, particularly for children, said Mark Macarro, president of the National Congress of American Indians. The organization has been pushing back on stereotypes of Native Americans since the 1950s, including Native sports mascots. “This is a big...

President Trump on Sunday publicly demanded that the Washington Commanders change the team name back to the Redskins— labeling them derisively the “Washington Whatever’s.” He also said the Cleveland Guardians should revert to being the Indians. Both teams had rebranded several years ago due to concerns that their Native American-inspired names were offensive, but Trump argued that the pendulum has since swung back against political correctness. “The Washington ‘Whatever’s’ should IMMEDIATELY change their name back to the Washington Redskins Football Team. There is a big clamoring for this,” Trump declared, unprompted on Truth Social Sunday. “Likewise, the Cleveland Indians, one...

Nashville Police said a noose was found at the construction site of the Tennessee Titans' new stadium, according to ESPN. The stadium is scheduled to open for the 2027 season, but work has reportedly been halted for an investigation. "This week, a racist and hateful symbol was discovered on our site. There is no place for hate or racism in our workplace," the Tennessee Builders Alliance, which is leading the construction, said in a statement. "We reported the incident to law enforcement, suspended work and launched an investigation."

Former NFL quarterback Teddy Bridgewater has been suspended from his position as a high school football coach in Miami for allegedly providing impermissible benefits to his players. Bridgewater, 32, confirmed his suspension by Miami Northwestern in a Facebook post Sunday but said he remains committed to his alma mater. "The suspension came from MNW and it's impossible to suspend someone who doesn't work for you. So if im suspended from MNW im free to go to another school of my choice but IM NOT GOING ANYWHERE. "And if it comes down to it, I will volunteer from the bleachers like...

Grier recently celebrated his 93rd birthday on July 14, making him one of the oldest NFL players alive. He was a third-round pick out of Penn State in 1955, selected by the New York Giants. The massive defensive tackle played seven seasons as a member of the G-Men, where he helped the Giants win the championship in 1956. During his time in New York, Grier was a three-time All-Pro and made the Pro Bowl twice. He was then traded to the Los Angeles Rams in 1963, where he became part of the "Fearsome Foursome", along with Hall of Famers Deacon...

EAGAN, Minn. (FOX 9) - The Minnesota Vikings on Wednesday announced they’re donating $500,000 to support rescue and recovery efforts to those impacted by devastating flash flooding in Texas. $500K donation The team made the donation on behalf of Mark, Zygi and Leonard Wilf, and the Wild Family Ownership Group

DALLAS - The Dallas Cowboys on Sunday announced they were making a donation towards flood recovery efforts in Central Texas. In a social media post, the team said they were donating $500,000 to go toward resources for rescue, relief and recovery. What they're saying: "Our hearts are heavy as we witness the devastation and loss of life caused by the floods in Kerr County and Texas Hill Country, especially for the young girls and their families, as well as all of those lost and their loved ones," the team said on Facebook. "This has been devastating to see, and we...

“You want me to make a controversial statement?” Trump said “I would. I wouldn’t have changed the name. It just doesn’t have the same, it doesn’t have the same ring to me.” The prospect of a (name)change comes at a time when the Commanders could be going to Trump to get a deal done that would get a new facility to be built. Which means that, if they seek his help, they may have to do something in return. That something could include naming the stadium after the 45th/47th president. It could mean re-naming the team. It could be both

Sixteen years ago today, a quiet Fourth of July afternoon was interrupted with the stunning news that former NFL quarterback Steve McNair had been shot and killed. McNair was 36 at the time. The official explanation never made complete sense. Quickly solved as a murder-suicide, with McNair shot by his 20-year-old girlfriend, Sahel Kazemi, who then supposedly shot herself. The rush to close the case seemed odd. Police concluded that Kazemi shot McNair execution style, twice in the chest and twice in the head. A subsequent effort to re-open the case ultimately failed. The issue was pressed by Vincent Hill,...

Police in Miami-Dade County are seeking former NFL star Antonio Brown for attempted murder related to a shooting at a May celebrity boxing match, the Washington Post reported The warrant was signed by a judge on Wednesday and listed a charge of attempted murder with a firearm. The incident reportedly occurred just after midnight on May 16 in the Little Haiti neighborhood of Miami and Brown had initially been detained by police and released hours later. The warrant, viewed by the outlet, called for Brown to post a $10,000 bond and remain under house arrest.

EAGAN, Minn. — When Jim Marshall wrapped his final home game at Metropolitan Stadium in December 1979, he was encouraged to address the fans.He humbly said, "I just hope I've given you as many thrills as you fans have given me. Thank you."Marshall then placed his helmet back on his head and jogged to teammates. They enveloped him with hugs and pats before Scott Studwell and Doug Sutherland hoisted him into the air for another thrill ride off the field.It was the 269th of 270 consecutive regular-season starts for Minnesota by Marshall, whose record-setting career certainly featured thrills over 20...

Longtime Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay died on Wednesday, the franchise announced. He was 65. Specifics of his death are not yet known, though Irsay has dealt with various health issues in recent years. The Colts said that Irsay “passed away peacefully in his sleep” on Wednesday afternoon.

Even the most powerful figures in the NFL were unable to stop the tush push. A proposed ban of the tush push play that the Philadelphia Eagles have popularized did not receive enough votes at the spring meeting Wednesday in Eagan, Minnesota. Before the vote, retired Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce and team owner Jeffrey Lurie spoke to the owners to lobby for the merits of keeping the play. Sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter that the final vote was 22-10 on the proposal, which was submitted by the Green Bay Packers. The proposal needed 24 votes to pass. Among the...