'Swatting' is dangerous can may lead to tragedy, authorities warn. Aug. 16, 2011 — -- Swatting is the practice of making prank calls that sound so violent that they provoke a SWAT team response.

As he awaited news of when and where he’d be drafted in this year’s NFL Draft, quarterback Shedeur Sanders received a phone call from the New Orleans Saints to a phone number he’d set up specifically ...

The 2025 NFL Draft was marred by practical jokesters tricking prospects into thinking their football dreams were being realized, as at least six players were prank-called during last weekend's event.

The prank call mystery that overshadowed much of the NFL draft has now been solved after the son of an Atlanta Falcons coach took responsibility. Shedeur Sanders, son of NFL legend Deion, received a ...