Warren McVea, the speedy running back who was the first Black player to receive a football scholarship to a major Texas school and later helped Kansas City win its first Super Bowl title, died Sunday after a long illness.

Dixon High School has canceled its upcoming varsity and junior varsity football games after the death of a junior varsity player that occurred after police were called to investigate an incident involving students at the school.

Texas high school football player Daniel Rivera died at 15 after collapsing during a game last month from an 'unrelated' medical emergency, his school announced on Saturday, Oct. 4.

Doug Martin played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the National Football League. He was a running back who made waves at Boise State before entering the NFL. Martin had not played for the NFL since 2018 after a career that spanned six years and included two Pro Bowls.

Three E.E. Smith High School football players who died in a crash were remembered Tuesday evening in Cumberland County. Police said the crash was due to the driver's excessive speed.

Community college football player Emanuell Cooks becomes the latest young athlete to die in 2025 after suffering medical complications after a game.