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2 days ago
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Deion Sanders breaks silence on health amid undisclosed illness
Deion Sanders has given an update on the mystery illness he's currently dealing with. The former NFL star, 57, announced over the weekend that he's still not entirely over whatever undisclosed illness he's been battling. Sanders shared the rare update on his son, Deion Jr.'s, YouTube vlog on Sunday. Deion Sanders opens up about health battle: 'I aint all the way recovered' During the video, Coach Prime's youngest child, daughter Shelomi Sanders, 21, tried to coax the NFL Hall of Famer into an ice bath on the family's patio outside their Texas ranch. Wearing a pair of grey sweat shorts and a red hoodie with a money symbol on the front, Deion was hesitant to get in at first, but eventually climbed into the ice-cold bathtub. He stayed in the water for about 30 seconds before jumping out and telling his daughter that it's too cold and he needs "toe covers." He then told his daughter, "You know I'm still going through something." "I aint all the way recovered," he added. Despite whatever medical condition Deion's battling, he was still very active and remained in good spirits during the video with his kids. Deion Sanders announced his mystery illness in June 2025 The 57-year-old Colorado Buffaloes coach announced that he was "doing the best" he could during a 1.3 mile run with Shelomi and even tapped into a little tennis action at one point in the clip. Deion - who's also a parent to Deondra Sanders, 33, Tampa Baby Buccaneers rookie safety Shilo Sanders, 25, and Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders, 23, - first announced that he was battling an undisclosed health issues on June 10. At the time, he said he would be missing some Buffaloes football camps because of it. He didn't share any specifics with fans, but assured them that "everything is ok." His son, Deion Jr. has since said that his father will share more details on the specifics at a later time but is yet to reveal what he's going through. In 2022 and 2023, the former NFL star had multiple procedures on his leg and foot and had two toes amputated. MORE LIFESTYLE NEWS: Babe Ruth card from his early years sells for record price Conor McGregor reignites romance with fiancé Dee Devlin after affair rumors swirl Klay Thompson flaunts luxury watch gift from 'sweet' girlfriend Megan Thee Stallion JuJu Watkins brushes off Jayden Daniels dating question Cavinder twins share first update after undergoing breast augmentation together
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09-07-2025
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Deion Sanders' Daughter Has Four-Word Reaction to Father's Surprise
Deion Sanders' Daughter Has Four-Word Reaction to Father's Surprise originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Deion Sanders' partnership with Nike dates back to 1992 when "Prime Time" was a two-way athlete playing for the NFL's Atlanta Falcons and MLB's Atlanta Braves. Advertisement In July 2023, the pair reunited when Coach Prime was hired as the head coach of the Colorado Buffaloes. The University of Colorado is a Nike-sponsored school. Since then, Nike has released countless colorways of Sanders' shoes, particularly for the Air Diamond Turf and Air DT Max '96. On Tuesday, Sanders' youngest child, Shelomi Sanders, shared a red and white colorway of Nike's Air DT Max '96 with her father tagged in the post, along with a caption that read, "Been waiting on these 🤭😝." Shelomi Sanders, Deion Sanders' Nike IG This "Varsity Red" colorway is described as having "white leather on the uppers highlighting Varsity Red detailing all throughout the design." "This retro trainer will also include black accents on the tongue, outsole, and all inside the liner," according to Oscar Ramirez of Sneaker Files. Advertisement In May, Nike released an all-red Nike Air DT Max '96 colorway called "Love Letter to Connie," which paid tribute to Deion Sanders' mother. Former Colorado Buffaloes guard Shelomi SandersRon Chenoy-Imagn Images Shelomi is one of Sanders' five children. The 21-year-old is a guard on the Alabama A&M Bulldogs women's basketball team. She began her collegiate career alongside her father and brothers at Jackson State before transferring to the University of Colorado to stay close to her family two years ago. Ahead of last season, she transferred to Alabama A&M. She enjoyed her most productive season yet, playing in 26 games off the bench. Related: Coach Prime Reacts to Deion Sanders Jr.'s Collaboration With Nike Related: Julian Lewis' Father Sends Clear Message to Deion Sanders After Colorado's Jersey Reveal This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 1, 2025, where it first appeared.
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20-06-2025
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Shelomi Sanders Steps Out of the Coach Prime Shadow
Shelomi Sanders Steps Out of the Coach Prime Shadow originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Shelomi Sanders, daughter of Deion 'Coach Prime' Sanders and younger sister to Shilo and Shedeur, is carving out her own legacy. Shelomi is not doing that on the football field, but on the basketball court at Alabama A&M. Advertisement After an underwhelming stint at Colorado, where she saw just 11 minutes of play over five games, Shelomi made the bold decision to transfer. Despite criticism from her father, she followed her instincts and joined Alabama A&M, where she has found her rhythm and earned recognition as 'Bulldog of the Week.' Former Colorado Buffaloes guard, Shelomi Sanders.© Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports The weekly honor recognizes standout performances and leadership across Alabama A&M's sports programs. For Shelomi, It defines the hard work that she has put into her game, and into herself. While her stats may not draw WNBA scouts right away, as she averaged 2.1 points in under four minutes per game last season. That may not stand out, but her leadership, energy, and commitment have earned her deep respect from teammates and coaches. Entering her senior season, she's preparing to play a larger role on a Bulldogs team that finished 21-11 overall last season. Advertisement Shelomi is also navigating her athletic journey while managing diabetes, further showing her resilience. Backed by her supportive family, including her mom Pilar Sanders, and a growing community at Alabama A&M, Shelomi is forging a powerful story of perseverance. She's proving there's more than one way to leave a lasting mark with the Sanders name, and hers is just beginning. Related: Colorado CB Preston Hodge Makes Personal Announcement Before Upcoming Season Related: FOX Sports Analyst Sends Four-Word Message to Deion Sanders Amid Health Issues This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 17, 2025, where it first appeared.
