BREAKING: Jayden Bailey, a 17-year-old student athlete at Lebanon High School, died after being diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a bone cancer, several years ago.
Bailey, a 6-foot-6 junior power forward, was diagnosed with the type of bone cancer in June 2022. His left arm was amputated as a result of the cancer in August 2025. After doctors thought he was cancer-free, the disease spread to his stomach in October 2025.
Still, he kept playing basketball and attending classes while inspiring those not only at Lebanon High, but the Tennessee high school basketball community. Bailey was honored by the Lebanon City Council days prior to his death with a proclamation of “Jayden Bailey Day.”
He was eventually forced to stop playing and going to school because his body was breaking down, his basketball coach, Jim McDowell said.
R.I.P. Jayden Bailey ❤️🙏
Imma keep it a stack.. I don’t care, I’m retired I’ll say what I want. These NFL teams come out here and post these mental health awareness posts talking about they care about players “don’t be afraid to reach out”etc. All they care about is what you bring to the table when it’s game day. Most players don’t wanna get help inside the building of an NFL organization because they know you’ll get looked at differently. You go to a staff member tell em you struggling watch how different they start treating and looking at you. I seen it first hand..
I’ll start believing they care about player health when the Owner, GM, & head coach treat everyone on that roster the same from the franchise QB to the janitor. Until then don’t tell me they care cause they posted some hotline number when shit like this happens.
I’m here for any of my brothers that just wanna talk and shoot the shit. I love y’all. I care about y’all. I’m here for y’all.
RIP Rondale Moore. Here he is in happier times squatting 600 pounds as an 18-year old freshman at #Purdue . Football aside, he should have had decades of life ahead of him. Rest easy Rondale.
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The NFL is deeply saddened by the tragic passing of Rondale Moore.
Our thoughts are with Rondale’s family, friends and teammates during this difficult time.
TRENDING: ESPN is under heavy criticism for using multiple photos of #Vikings WR Myles Price during their tribute segment for Rondale Moore.
SportsCenter Scott Van Pelt spent a segment talking about Moore while a photo of Price was up behind him.
This is sad and disrespectful.
🚨POWERFUL: Atlanta #Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins immediately after the win joined his teammates at midfield with a PRAYER TO GOD.
🙏🙏🙏
Cousins prays before and after every game. Kirk is a devout Christian and devotes his life to the Lord.
Grateful for another season to grow, compete, and get better. I finished this year with 125 tackles, 81 solo, 5 TFL, and 6 PBUs, and I’m honored to be named 1st Team All-District and 2nd Team Academic All-State with a 3.67 GPA.
I know there’s still a lot of work ahead, but I’m committed to the grind and ready to elevate my game.
I’m a 2026 Safety/OLB looking for a program where I can contribute, learn, and keep pushing my limits.
🎥 Highlights: https://t.co/XmI8O4DS5V
Muskingum University is deeply saddened to announce the passing of sophomore defensive lineman Jeremy Michael. A two-year member of the football team, a brother in MACE, and a committed student assistant in Sports Communication, Jeremy’s presence touched many across our campus community. Our thoughts, prayers, and heartfelt sympathies are with Jeremy’s family, friends, teammates, and all who knew and loved him.
This week, we close out the 2025 season with our final episode of Johnnie Built. Seniors reflect on what Saint John’s has meant to them, looking back on the playoff run, the final game, and the moments that shaped their time as Johnnies.
Episode 13: “finale” live now on Youtube
. @SJUFootball standout Blake Elliott '03 will be officially inducted as a member of the 2025 @NFFNetwork@cfbhall Class during the NFF's 67th Annual Awards Dinner Presented by Las Vegas on Tuesday at the Bellagio!
LIVE COVERAGE/MORE: https://t.co/FI9ZDH4Z7u
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