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New York Jets center Nick Mangold (Kyle Terada-Imagn Images)

Jets Legend Bart Scott is dropping heartbreaking news about Nick Mangold.

On Sunday, the Jets announced Mangold had died due to complications from chronic kidney disease. He was 41 years old.

Rex Ryan broke down in tears while remembering Mangold with an emotional tribute.

“It’s brutal,” Ryan said while holding back tears during an appearance on ESPN’s Sunday NFL Countdown.

The retired NFL star’s former team announced the news of his d3ath while adding that Mangold died a day prior.

Nick Mangold’s d3ath announcement came just 10 days after he reached out to his fan base, asking for a kidney donor while undergoing dialysis.

Bart Scott Reveals The ‘Plan In Place’ For Nick Mangold To Save His Life

Nov 8, 2015; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Jets center Nick Mangold (74) on the sidelines against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the fourth quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

New York Jets great Bart Scott is claiming that there was a ‘plan in place’ for ex-teammate Nick Mangold to overcome his battle with kidney disease, but he tragically passed away.

Scott said there was optimism of a breakthrough before Mangold passed away.

‘A loss for words is really what my initial reaction is,’ the former linebacker stated on the Jets’ pregame SNY show.

‘When Woody called me this morning and said that we lost Nick, I said What do you mean we lost Nick?

‘We had just got the news, and we were so hopeful that there was a plan in place that we were gonna find a way to make sure that we figure it out.

‘These are one of those things where you just expect it to go a different way. I was anticipating some type of organ drive or something like that and the story ends with a happy ending, and we all can go on and Nick can be the loving father, teammate and friend.’

‘It doesn’t feel real,’ Scott added. ‘It still doesn’t feel real. My heart just goes out for his children and his wife and his family. I mean, that was his world and he was their world and he was our world, right? He was bigger than life, right?’

The Jets selected Mangold with the 29th overall pick in the 2006 NFL draft, not knowing that they were taking on a guy who would change the franchise forever with his play and his personality.

During his 11-year career, Mangold was named first-team All-Pro twice and second-team All-Pro once. He was a seven-time Pro Bowler and was inducted into the Jets’ Ring of Honor in 2022.

The Jets released a statement announcing the news. In that statement, team owner Woody Johnson called Mangold “the heartbeat of our offensive line for a decade.”

“Nick was more than a legendary center,” said Jets chairman Woody Johnson. “He was the heartbeat of our offensive line for a decade and a beloved teammate whose leadership and toughness defined an era of Jets football. Off the field, Nick’s wit, warmth, and unwavering loyalty made him a cherished member of our extended Jets family.”

It’s unfortunate that he will not be able to live out his life. The good ones always die young.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.