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Yahoo
a day ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Deion Sanders had his bladder removed earlier this year after doctors found a tumor, says he's beaten cancer
Deion Sanders said on Monday he has fought – and beaten – cancer after having his bladder removed, shedding light on the latest health struggles that have plagued the Hall of Famer. The University of Colorado head football coach, 57, and members of his medical team said in a news conference Monday that he underwent the removal after a malignant tumor was found on his bladder. He urged others to make sure they are on top of their health and getting seen by doctors. 'Get checked out,' Sanders emphatically said, 'because it could have been a whole other gathering if I hadn't.' Sanders, who has battled other health issues in the past, said this was his 14th surgery and thinks he lost 25 pounds. 'We're helping some folks today. There's some folks right now calling the doctors, scheduling checkups. There's some wives out there saying, 'Baby, I told you. … Because if it could happen to Prime, baby, it could happen to you,'' Sanders said. In 2023, Sanders underwent surgery for blood clots in both of his legs but avoided having a foot amputation. Two years before that, he had two toes amputated due to blood clots while he was the head coach at Jackson State University. Sanders, entering his third season as the Buffaloes' head coach, had missed Colorado's on-campus camps earlier this year because of the health issue, which at the time had been unspecified. Sanders told reporters he spoke to players about his health on Sunday. 'I always knew I was going to coach again,' Sanders said. 'I was always going to coach. It was never in my spirit, in my heart, that God wouldn't allow me to coach again.' Sanders said he can't control his new bladder – 'I depend on Depends,' he lightheartedly said – but he conveyed his mood is positive despite the circumstances. 'Slowly but surely, I built myself back up to where I'm able, I'm strong, I'm ready,' Sanders said. 'I'm still probably about 12 pounds down. I'm going to get that right. … But it has been a tremendous journey, and I'm truly thankful that God – God is so good.' Sanders and the Buffaloes host Georgia Tech in the team's season opener on August 29. This story has been updated with additional information.
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Deion Sanders' family: All on ex-wives Pilar, Carolyn Chambers and 5 children
Deion Sanders is stepping away from his role as Colorado's head football coach, bringing an emotional close to a chapter that reignited the Buffaloes' presence on the national stage, per BCSNN. Known for his electric charisma and unapologetic style, Coach Prime Time turned the program into must-watch football. Deion Sanders with his kids(Instagram/deionsanders) But beyond the sidelines, Sanders has been fighting a far more personal battle: his health. Years of complications, including blood clots and a partial toe amputation, have quietly taken their toll. Now, with his sons Shilo and Shedeur heading to the NFL, Sanders seems ready to focus on recovery. Fans can expect more clarity during his press conference on Monday, July 28. All about Deion Sanders' family Deion Sanders' personal life has seen its share of highs and turbulence. He was first married to Carolyn Chambers, with whom he shares two children, namely Deion Jr and Deiondra. His second marriage to Pilar Sanders brought three more children into his life: Shilo, Shedeur, and Shelomi. However, their relationship ended in a highly public divorce in 2013. According to multiple media reports, Pilar had challenged the validity of their prenuptial agreement and accused Deion of misconduct. Despite her legal efforts, the court upheld the prenup. Today, Pilar, who has acted in films like Streets of Blood and The Mod Squad, is involved in her children's lives and continues to co-parent them with Sanders. Also read: Deion Sanders stepping down amid health struggles? Colorado's 'Prime Time' faces questions ahead of press conference Where are Deion Sanders' kids now? Deion Sanders' five children may have grown up in the spotlight, but each has stepped out of their legendary father's shadow in unique ways. According to People, Deiondra, the eldest, has gone from reality TV to a solid career in sports communications, heading PR at Sc3 Sports. Her brother Deion Jr shifted gears after football, diving into music and launching his own brand, Well Off. Meanwhile, Shilo embraced the HBCU spirit, excelled on the field, and has also signed with the NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Shedeur, once a high school star, lit up HBCU football and, despite top-pick predictions, was drafted in the fifth round by the Cleveland Browns in 2025. The youngest, Shelomi, made her college basketball debut at Jackson State with a bang, and dad Deion has not stopped bragging (or hovering) since. All eyes are now on Deion Sanders' press conference, where he is expected to address the swirling retirement rumors, and whether his decision is tied to ongoing health concerns. FAQs: How many children does Deion Sanders have? He has five children: Deiondra, Deion Jr, Shilo, Shedeur, and Shelomi. Who were Deion Sanders' ex-wives? He was married to Carolyn Chambers and Pilar Sanders. What careers do his kids have now? Each of Sanders' children is pursuing a different career path.
Fox Sports
3 days ago
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Colorado HC Deion Sanders Provides Health Update: 'Back and Feeling Great!'
The health of Colorado head coach Deion Sanders has been a concern of many in the college football world this offseason, but the Buffaloes' headman provided a positive update on his situation. "Back and Feeling Great!" Sanders posted on social media on Friday morning. Sanders, who was reportedly sidelined with an unknown illness last month, has kept many details of his health under wraps. In previous years, Sanders has dealt with blood clot issues, including having two of his left toes amputated. Earlier this week, Sanders was seen at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' training camp. Safety Shilo Sanders, one of Sanders' sons who played for him at Colorado, signed with the Bucs this summer as an undrafted free agent. Colorado opens camp on Monday. Sanders is entering his third season as Colorado's head coach. Following a 4-8 campaign in 2023, the Buffs went 9-4 (7-2 in conference play) in 2024 in what was their first season back in the Big 12 (CU was in the Pac-12 from 2011-23). The Buffaloes lost two-way superstar and 2024 Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter and quarterback Shedeur Sanders, another son of the head coach, among other players, to the 2025 NFL Draft. Kaidon Salter, who transferred to Colorado after four seasons at Liberty, is expected to be the Buffaloes' 2025 starting quarterback. Granted, they also have four-star freshman signal-caller Julian Lewis. Sanders and the Buffaloes open the 2025 season at home against Georgia Tech on Aug. 29. The following week, Colorado hosts Delaware on Sept. 6 (3:30 p.m. ET on FOX and the FOX Sports app). Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, and follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily! FOLLOW Follow your favorites to personalize your FOX Sports experience College Football Big 12 Colorado Buffaloes recommended Item 1 of 3 Get more from the College Football Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more in this topic
USA Today
13-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Predicting the 2025 Colorado football season with EA Sports' College Football 26
What record does College Football 26 give the Colorado Buffaloes? Nobody quite knows what the 2025 season has in store for the Colorado Buffaloes. Can they continue to build off the success established last season, or will the losses of stars to the NFL be too significant for them to overcome? However, with the release of College Football 26 from EA Sports, although we may not get a perfect picture, we can certainly try to gauge an idea of how the game expects this season to unfold. So as a part of our 2025 season preview at Buffaloes Wire, that's exactly what we did. So let's jump into the virtual world of college football and see what EA Sports' simulation engine has in store for the Colorado Buffaloes, led by virtual coach Kirk Patrick. Week 1: vs Georgia Tech, 27-20 OT win If one thing was clear through this simulation, EA Sports thinks Colorado fans will need two things for the 2025 season: ponchos and heart medication. Trailing 13-3 at halftime, the Buffaloes rallied from behind, ultimately tying the game on a strike from Kaidon Salter to Utah State transfer wideout Jack Hestera with 1:04 left in the game. The Yellow Jackets won the toss for overtime, electing to play defense first, but were no match for a Salter and Micah Welch-led ground attack. After Welch found paydirt, the Buffaloes' defense did their job on the ensuing possession to lift Colorado to 1-0 on the season. Week 2: vs Delaware, 27-21 win It was another slow start for the Buffaloes at Folsom Field, where the Blue Hens looked to pull off a stunner, leading 14-7 at halftime. However, the second half was all Salter, throwing and running for a touchdown while Welch struggled on the ground. A pair of field goals from Alejandro Mata and an interception by Carter Stoutmire sealed this one in the Buffaloes' favor, moving the team to 2-0. Week 3: at Houston, 28-21 loss Another rainy contest, Colorado was dominating this early Big 12 matchup at the half, 14-7. Welch had an impressive game, running for 73 yards and a score on just six carries. However, as the clock wound down, Zeon Chriss and the Cougars found their way forward, running through the heart of the Colorado defense. Though the teams traded interceptions late in the contest, Houston took possession of the ball and a 28-21 lead into the two-minute timeout. The Buffaloes got stops on first, second, and third down, but on fourth, a 43-yard scoop from Chriss iced the Buffaloes' 3-0 dreams. Week 4: vs Wyoming, 31-24 win The Buffaloes must have been licking their wounds to begin this one, letting the Cowboys hang around for most of the game. Salter was excellent, bouncing back from his poor performance in Houston to complete 75% of his passes to the tune of 237 yards and a score. Colorado's defense finally stepped up and forced two fumbles, both recorded by cornerback Preston Hodge, which were key in helping the team move to 3-1 on the season. Week 5: vs No. 11 BYU, 13-10 win The first of the Buffaloes' matchups with a top-25 ranked opponent comes early, with an undefeated Cougars team entering Folsom Field. This game was a defensive chess match, with the Buffaloes' X-factor ultimately being Salter, who scored the only Buffaloes touchdown of the day on a pass to Omarion Miller. Despite Welch only running for an abysmal 18 yards on 16 carries, Stoutmire made a game-sealing interception late for the Buffaloes' first win in the Big 12 Conference, and moving them to 4-1 on the year. Week 6: at TCU, 23-20 win Much like their 2023 contest, this was a back-and-forth battle right down to the end. Down 20-16 late in the fourth quarter, Salter marched his team down the field to get into the red zone just before the two-minute timeout. From there, the Horned Frogs' defense clamped up, forcing the Buffaloes into a desperate fourth-and-7. Like he's done all season in the simulation, Salter remained calm and found sophomore wide receiver Joseph Williams in the end zone for a 17-yard game-winning touchdown with 1:45 left to play. Just like that, Colorado was rolling to a 5-1 start on the year. Week 7: vs No. 16 Iowa State, 40-34 loss I said Colorado fans would need heart medication for this season, and this was a game they should keep those meds close by. This doozy of a contest saw Colorado have plenty of opportunities to beat Iowa State, including getting the ball down six under two minutes to go. However, the cardiac Buffaloes didn't have it in them this week. Colorado trailed for a majority of the game, which meant that Salter had to throw the ball 41 times, and it wasn't his best outing. Two interceptions, including one in the red zone, killed the momentum of the Buffaloes' offense and allowed Iowa State to escape. The lone bright spot in this one was the emergence of the so far silent Miller, who caught six passes for 144 yards and two scores. Week 9: at Utah, 30-7 loss Fresh off a bye week, Colorado should have walked into Rice-Eccles Stadium looking for vengeance after letting the opportunity with the Cyclones escape their grasp. Instead, they walked in half-asleep and let the Utes have their way with them. Colorado fell behind early and stayed there, leaning on Salter to throw it 35 times, which, as we've seen, isn't a recipe for winning. Salter got his one interception out of the way early, but it was catastrophic for the team's momentum. Throw in an untimely Miller fumble, and this is one that Buffaloes fans would rather forget. Week 10: vs Arizona, 28-14 win If last week was when everything went wrong for Colorado, this week, it all clicked. An early interception by Wyoming transfer Tyrecus Davis gave the Buffaloes' offense the ball early, and they did not disappoint. Welch finally had a great game, running for 85 yards and a score on 24 carries. Salter was back to his pre-Iowa State form, dealing for 199 yards, two scores and another touchdown on the ground. Stoutmarie caught his third interception of the year to seal a dominant win for Colorado over Arizona, finally putting them back on the right track. Week 11: at No. 25 West Virginia, 20-14 loss In a barnburner in Morgantown, this was by far Salter's worst game of the season. Two disastrous interceptions late in the game, which I'm sure had the virtual fans clamoring to see true-freshman Julian Lewis. Welch went down with an injury, which saw Dallan Hayden step into the starting role for the next two games, and he was equally as ineffective. Miller posted another massive receiving effort, with his nine catches for 151 yards and a touchdown, single-handedly keeping Colorado in this contest. The defense held up their end of the bargain, but the offensive woes continued for the Buffaloes as they fell to 6-4. Week 13: vs Arizona State, 30-27 win The Colorado Buffaloes trailed 20-3 going into the locker room at halftime, struggling to produce much offense as the Sun Devils threw all over their defense. The second half continued to be a separate story as Miller put the team on his back, hauling in seven catches for 63 yards and a touchdown. While the running game continued to struggle, Salter put together another solid performance, throwing for over 230 yards and two touchdowns. Davis caught his second interception of the year late to stifle the Sun Devils' comeback efforts and move the Buffaloes to 7-4 on the year. Week 14: at No. 24 Kansas State, 26-24 loss Colorado has been known for their comebacks this season, and it looked like they were on their way to another miraculous victory. Colorado took the lead with under a minute and a half left to play, with Hayden bruising his way into the endzone to give them a 1-point lead late. While the Buffaloes' defense was fantastic in this one, with Davis, Hodge and D.J. McKinney all snagging interceptions, they folded late. A march from Avery Johnson moved the Wildcats down to the goalline, where they kicked the game-winning field goal with just 27 seconds left on the clock. Colorado's chances of a ranked finish to the season appeared to go by the wayside. Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl: vs Florida State, 25-22 loss Maybe it's prophetic that Coach Patrick's season was ended by the real Coach Prime's alma mater. Both teams traded scores in this one, and much like their game against Kansas State, Colorado held the lead late. The Salter to Miller connection was as sweet as candy, connecting seven times for 104 yards and a score. However, even another interception from McKinney wasn't enough to hold back Thomas Castellanos and the Seminoles. Castellanos marched his team down the field using all three timeouts to score the would-be game-winning touchdown with just a hair under a minute to play. End of season record: 7-6 overall, 4-5 Big 12 Well, that's certainly one outcome for the Colorado Buffaloes' season. It is also one I don't think many fans would be satisfied with. I'll make the disclaimer that I didn't make any changes to the depth chart; instead, I allowed things to play out as if the Week 1 depth chart were permanent. It also appears that the running stats are slightly off in the simulation engine, as no matter which running back played for the Buffs, they would not average more than 3 yards per carry. Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith ended up winning the Heisman Trophy, and if you're wondering, Texas Tech beat Penn State 24-18 in the national championship. College Football 26 provided quite an interesting take on the 2025 season, and if it's any solace for Buffs fans, Nebraska finished 4-8, so this simulation wasn't a total loss. Contact/Follow us @BuffaloesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook for ongoing coverage of Colorado news, notes and opinions.
USA Today
12-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
What are Colorado's EA Sports College Football 26 player ratings? Where the Buffs stack up
EA Sports' College Football 26 is out, and everyone can rebuild their favorite teams in dynasty or take an unheralded recruit to the Heisman in Road to Glory. We already analyzed where Colorado stands with its overall rating, but who are the Buffaloes' top-rated players? We know that offensive tackle Jordan Seaton is the top-ranked player and one of the top-ranked tackles, with a 92 overall rating. Colorado has two players with an overall rating of 90 or higher and six players with a rating of 85 or better. Here are the Buffaloes' top 25 players in EA Sports' newest sports video game, College Football 26. 1. Jordan Seaton, OT Rating: 92 overall It is no surprise to see Seaton get the top spot after a freshman All-American season in 2024. 2. Xavier Hill, OT Rating: 90 overall The transfer from Memphis should step into a starting role on Colorado's offense. In the game, Hill projects as the Buffs' starting right tackle. 3. DJ McKinney, CB Rating: 89 overall DJ McKinney can be an All-American cornerback, and his College Football 26 rating certainly backs that up. He will take over for Travis Hunter as the Buffs' top coverage cornerback. 4. Kaidon Salter, QB Rating: 88 overall Salter gets the nod as the Buffs' highest-rated quarterback. He has an impressive 90 speed rating as well as an 87 break tackle rating, which leads the team. 5. Jaheim Oatis, DT Rating: 86 Oatis came over from Alabama and is looking to entrench himself as the Buffs' top interior defensive lineman. He owns an impressive 95 strength rating, which is good for the top mark on the squad. 6. Carter Stoutmire, FS Rating: 85 Stoutmire should take over for Cam'Ron Silmon-Craig as the Buffs' top coverage safety. 7. Micah Welch, RB Rating: 83 Welch comes in as the Buffs ' top-rated running back, a position that many Colorado fans feel is lacking a true No. 1 option. 8. Samuel Okunlola, EDGE Rating: 83 Okunlola should be one of the Buffs' top pass rushers in 2025, and according to College Football 26, he is Colorado's starting right defensive end. 9. Arden Walker, EDGE Rating: 83 Right behind Okunlola is his counterpart, Arden Walker. Walker is a popular breakout pick for the Buffs after 4.5 sacks in 2024. 10. Preston Hodge, CB Rating: 82 Hodge burst onto the scene last season at Colorado's nickel cornerback before injury forced him to the final four games. College Football 26 has him listed as a safety, but he should once again be the defensive coordinator, Robert Livingston's slot defender. 11. Tyrecus Davis, CB Rating: 82 With Travis Hunter and Colton Hood no longer on the team, Tyrecus Davis could get the first crack at the starting cornerback position opposite DJ McKinney. 12. Keaten Wade, EDGE Rating: 81 Wade emerged last season as one of Colorado's better defensive players after initially planning to redshirt. He will be in the pass rush rotation once again this year. 13. Simeon Price, RB Rating: 81 Price comes to Colorado hoping to carve out a role in the Buffaloes' backfield. 14. Martavius French Rating: 81 French steps in as the Colorado Buffaloes' likely starting middle linebacker after the departures of LaVonta Bentley and Nikhai Hill-Green. 15. Dallan Hayden, RB Rating: 81 Another possible contributor to the Colorado backfield, Hayden showed flashes last year of someone who can be a talented runner. 16-25 Follow Charlie Strella on X, Threads and Instagram. Contact/Follow us @BuffaloesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook for ongoing coverage of Colorado news, notes and opinions.
