Mark Sanchez (Photo Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images)
The family of Fox Sports NFL analyst and former New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez has broken its silence after his arr3st and brief hospitalization in Indianapolis.

On Saturday, the football world was shocked to learn that Mark Sanchez had been hospitalized after being st::abbed numerous times in Indianapolis. The former USC quarterback was in Indy to cover the Colts’ home game against the New York Jets with his broadcast partner, Chris Myers.

But in an unexpected twist, it was later reported that Sanchez had attacked a 69-year-old truck driver delivering cooking oil to a local hotel. The man told police he st::abbed Sanchez in self-defense, fearing that the former NFL quarterback was trying to kill him.

The 38-year-old Mark Sanchez was arr3sted, charged with a felony and faces a potential prison sentence of six years.

Mark’s brother, Nick Sanchez, broke the family’s silence with a statement to TMZ Sports following the horrific incident. Nick thanked those who have offered their support while adding that Mark is still receiving medical care:

“This has been a deeply distressing time for everyone involved. Mark and our family are incredibly grateful for the concern, love, and support we’ve received over the past few days.

Mark remains under medical care for the serious injuries he sustained and is focused on his recovery as the legal process continues. We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the first responders and medical staff.”

Sanchez was drafted fifth overall by the Jets in 2009 and led them to consecutive AFC Championship games in his first two seasons. After six seasons as a journeyman backup, he announced his retirement in 2019.

Mark Sanchez Is Also Done At Fox Sports

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – OCTOBER 31: Mark Sanchez of Fox Sports looks on prior to the game against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 31, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images

Unsurprisingly, Sanchez’s violent altercation with the 69-year-old man will also cost him his promising job at Fox Sports.

An insider at Fox has confirmed that Mark Sanchez will no longer appear on the network and that they’re already looking for a replacement. Sanchez began his NFL broadcasting career with ESPN in 2019 and stayed there for two years before joining Fox two years later.

Sanchez previously worked with play-by-play commentators Adam Amin and Kevin Kugler. This year, Fox altered its lineup and assigned Sanchez to work with Myers, and Amin was paired with former Denver Broncos star Mark Schlereth.

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.