@BenjaminSWatson / Twitter screen shotCommentary Flashback: Ex-NFL Player Tells Anderson Cooper God 'Provides an Answer Through His Son Jesus Christ' Benjamin Watson said the fact that a young athlete can suddenly experience heart failure is a sobering reminder of how fleeting life is. By Samantha Chang January 5, 2023
Greg M. Cooper / AP Damar Hamlin's Doctors Reveal Telling Question He Asked Shortly After Waking Up Dr. Timothy Pritts said the Buffalo Bills safety gradually woke up Wednesday night and was able to communicate by writing. By The Associated Press January 5, 2023
Sports Spectrum / YouTube screen shot Flashback: ESPN Analyst Halts Show to Pray on Live TV: 'I'm Going to Do It Out Loud, I'm Going to Close My Eyes, I'm Going to Bow My Head' The powerful prayer drew a powerful response on social media as commenters weighed in with thanks for a public act of faith. By Elizabeth Delaney January 4, 2023
Kevin Sabitus / Getty Images NFL Gives Update on Suspended Bengals-Bills Game After Player Collapsed During 'MNF' The Bills-Bengals game that was suspended after Buffalo safety Damar Hamlin suffered cardiac arrest will not be resumed this week. By The Associated Press January 3, 2023
Kevin Sabitus / Getty Images Watch: Bills Players Share Powerful Moment Together After Damar Hamlin Injury Buffalo Bills players gathered on the field to pray after teammate Damar Hamlin went into cardiac arrest during a game. By Randy DeSoto January 3, 2023
Kirk Irwin / Getty Images Damar Hamlin's Family Releases Official Statement: 'We Are Deeply Moved' The statement was greeted by an outpouring of prayers and love as the nation awaits news on the player's condition. By Joe Saunders January 3, 2023
Kevin Sabitus / Getty ImagesCommentary After Horrific NFL Injury Leaves Player Needing CPR, Controversial Sports Anchor Gives Worst Take Possible While he would later issue a half-hearted apology for the tweet, the Fox Sports host was roundly criticized on Twitter. By C. Douglas Golden January 3, 2023
Kirk Irwin / Getty ImagesCommentary After Bills Player Collapses on Field During 'MNF,' America Comes Through to Support Him in $3 Million Way 'I pray that your body heals fully and completely. We believe in the power of prayer and there are so many prayers for you tonight.' By C. Douglas Golden January 3, 2023
Dylan Buell / Getty Images 'Monday Night Football' Suspended After Horrifying Injury - Players in Tears "The game is not important. Damar Hamlin’s life is important. Please be ok. Please," NFL star JJ Watt said on Twitter. By The Associated Press January 2, 2023
Ronald Martinez / Getty Images Move Over Tom Brady: Retired NFL Headcase May Snatch His 'Oldest Player in League History' Title Nominally retired NFL superstar Terrell Owens is looking to make a comeback -- at the ripe sports age of 49. By Bryan Chai and December 29, 2022