BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Colorado coach Deion Sanders disclosed Monday that he was diagnosed with an aggressive form of bladder cancer but after surgery his oncologist has considered him cured, so he plans to coach this season. Dr. Janet Kukreja, the director of urologic oncology at the CU Cancer Center/UCHealth University of Colorado hospital, said Sanders had his bladder removed …
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Colorado’s Deion Sanders had bladder removed after cancer diagnosis
Colorado head football coach Deion Sanders announced Monday he was diagnosed with bladder cancer earlier this year. Sanders held a news conference to reveal the news as Colorado embarks on fall camp ahead of the 2025 season. Dr. Janet Kukreja, Sanders’ doctor at the University of Colorado Cancer Center, said Sanders had his bladder removed after a malignant tumor was …
Read More »Colorado coach Deion Sanders said he has beaten bladder cancer
Jeff LegwoldJul 28, 2025, 01:26 PM ET Close Jeff Legwold covers the Denver Broncos at ESPN. He has covered the Broncos for more than 20 years and also assists with NFL draft coverage, joining ESPN in 2013. He has been a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Board of Selectors since 1999, too. Jeff previously covered the Pittsburgh …
Read More »Colorado coach Deion Sanders had bladder removed after bladder cancer diagnosis
Colorado coach Deion Sanders announced Monday that he was diagnosed with bladder cancer earlier this year. Sanders held a news conference to reveal the news as Colorado embarks on fall camp ahead of the 2025 season. Dr. Janet Kukreja, Sanders’ doctor, said that Sanders had his bladder removed after a malignant tumor was found and that he had been “cured” …
Read More »Deion Sanders reveals he made a will in May, thinking he might not be here
Deion Sanders and his medical team plan to discuss his health at a press conference today. Ahead of that press conference, it’s been revealed that Sanders’ health issues are serious enough that he wrote his will in May, thinking he might not live much longer. In a video released late last night but shot by his son, Deion Sanders Jr., …
Read More »Why Browns rookie QB Shedeur Sanders is winning over fans and teammates
Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders is getting coached up on the field and being a good teammate and Clevelander off the field.John Kuntz, cleveland.com CLEVELAND, Ohio — Shedeur Sanders makes a throw, and Browns Twitter erupts. The fifth-round rookie quarterback has developed a passionate following among fans who believe he deserves more first-team reps and a genuine shot at the starting …
Read More »Browns QB Kenny Pickett injured: More snaps for Shedeur Sanders, Dillon Gabriel
Everyone thinks they have an idea about how the Cleveland Browns quarterback competition will play out, but many variables could play a role in the next month and a half before the 2025 NFL season starts. The first, but unknown, variable is what the team’s decision makers have decided related to the Browns QB competition. Berea was quiet on Sunday …
Read More »Prayers Pouring In For Deion Sanders Heading Into Monday
Prayers Pouring In For Deion Sanders Heading Into Monday originally appeared on The Spun. Prayers are pouring in for Colorado Buffaloes football coach Deion Sanders heading into Monday. Coach Prime, heading into Year 3 of his tenure with the Colorado Buffaloes, is facing some health issues. Coach Prime, who almost lost his leg due to an infection, has undergone several …
Read More »Deion Sanders and His Medical Team Set to Address His Health Issue
Deion Sanders is set to discuss the unspecified medical issue he has been dealing with for months. Colorado’s head football coach has set a press conference for Monday at which he’ll be joined by his medical team. Sanders will be joined by personnel from CU Anschutz and UC Health and “provide general and team updates.” Sanders was reported to be …
Read More »Deion Sanders and his medical team will hold a press conference on Monday
For Hall of Fame defensive back and Colorado coach Deion Sanders, questions have swirled about his health for several weeks. Answers apparently are coming on Monday. Via Chantz Martin of FoxNews.com, Sanderswill conduct a press conference on Monday. Officially, the event is expected to “provide general and team updates.” Per the announcement, as posted by Chris Vannini of TheAthletic.com, Sanders …
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