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Exclusive Ex-NFL star Chris Johnson is accused of funding murder-for-hire shootings that left two men dead in 2016 — this according to explosive court docs obtained by TMZ Sports. FYI, Johnson has NOT been formally charged with a crime — and ADAMANTLY DENIES THE ALLEGATIONS — but officials are clearly laying out their case against

Breaking News “5 championships. 5 NYT bestsellers. The Mamba strikes again.” Vanessa Bryant is celebrating Kobe‘s newest accomplishment — his latest book in the Wizenard Series, “Season One” is a NYT Bestseller. The book was released last week … and follows the journey of a young hooper named Reggie, who faces incredible obstacles on his

Breaking News Better late than never?? Legendary Alabama football coach Nick Saban — in the year 2020 — has FINALLY caved in to getting an email address … after his wife got sick and tired of being his messenger during quarantine. Saban — who HATES technology — made the revelation in an interview with ESPN’s

Play video content Exclusive TMZSports.com Khabib Nurmagomedov’s manager ain’t happy with Conor McGregor — blasting him as a coronavirus hypocrite and a “jealous prostitute” after the Irishman criticized Khabib. “It’s crazy because this guy has been telling people to stay home, don’t come outside, he’s donating millions of dollars, which now we know this sh*t

Play video content Exclusive TMZSports.com The average WNBA player reportedly makes around $75,000 per season. The average NBA player reportedly makes around $7.7 MILLION per season. Which is why Hall of Famer Sheryl Swoopes tells TMZ Sports a BUNCH of WNBA hoopers are afraid they could be left financially “struggling” if they don’t get paid

Play video content Breaking News Awesome gesture by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar … the NBA legend is donating 900 safety goggles to Southern California hospitals to help medical personnel during the coronavirus pandemic. The former LA Lakers superstar says he was so moved by the bravery of doctors, nurses and medical professionals during the tough times …

Play video content Exclusive TMZSports.com WWE superstar Drew McIntyre tells TMZ Sports … Vince McMahon took extreme COVID-19 precautions to protect the performers at WrestleMania 36 — saying, “I had a whole locker room to myself!” “Everyone was following the protocol to a tee,” Drew said … “They’ve got it down to a science, following

Play video content Exclusive TMZSports.com Dana White tells TMZ Sports he’s this close to closing a deal to host UFC fights on a private island — where he would fly in fighters on private planes. YES, THIS IS REAL!!! The UFC boss tells us he’s laser-focused on keeping the business alive during the COVID-19 pandemic

Breaking News Al Kaline — an MLB Hall of Famer who was affectionately known as Mr. Tiger — has died at the age of 85. A family friend of the Detroit legend confirmed the news with the Detroit Free Press on Monday … although a cause of death was not immediately known. Kaline was an

Exclusive Colorado Rockies legend Todd Helton was sentenced to 2 days in jail over a 2019 incident … this after the 46-year-old pleaded guilty to DUI in court last month. Todd was busted in Knoxville, Tenn. on March 18, 2019 after cops say the former MLB first baseman lost control of his truck and crashed

Exclusive Dear Everyone, DO NOT, we repeat, do not steal anything off Urijah Faber‘s porch … ’cause the UFC legend will literally come for you wieldin’ a bat … ready to crack skulls. Let’s explain … just last week someone jacked a $500 stroller from right outside of Faber’s NorCal home. The stroller is for

Tom Dempsey, a legendary NFL kicker who is best known for a spectacular game-winning field goal, died Saturday from complications from the coronavirus. Dempsey, who was born without toes on his right foot and without fingers on his right hand, was able to excel as an NFL kicker with the help of specially-designed shoes. Tom

Play video content Exclusive TMZSports.com Bad news hot dog fans … the greatest hot dog eating competition in the world is in danger of being canceled over the coronavirus. But, here’s some good news … JOEY CHESTNUT WANTS TO PUT ON A SHOW ANYWAY!!! The greatest eater of all time tells TMZ Sports he still

Play video content Leave it to Jeff Lowe to let the cats out of the bag — there’s a bonus episode of ‘Tiger King’ coming to Netflix. Joe Exotic‘s ex-business partner spilled the tea — yet again — during a cameo video message for Dodgers star Justin Turner. Jeff and his wife, Lauren, say they

Exclusive Floyd Mayweather‘s daughter, Iyanna, has been arrested for felony aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, TMZ has learned, and it appears to have been a confrontation over NBA Youngboy. Iyanna Mayweather is currently in Houston’s Harris County jail after getting arrested at 1:30 AM Saturday. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ, the alleged victim and

Play video content Exclusive Details LaMelo Ball‘s barber took ZERO chances when it came to cutting the Big Baller’s hair during the COVID-19 outbreak … he showed up to trim Melo’s head IN A FULL HAZMAT SUIT!! We kid you not … Philly Barber — the famous hair guy for stars like Melo, Saquon Barkley

Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Workout mogul Denise Austin says Richard Simmons is doing just fine in the shadows … and she’s sharing some of their old fitness routines for folks in quarantine. Denise tells TMZ … her old buddy Richard is doing just fine these days, even though he’s kept himself out of the

Breaking News Here’s some good news to brighten up your day … UFC fighter Darren Till is a dad again!! The #5 ranked welterweight announced the birth of his brand-new daughter, Raya Lilly Till — and he’s already got a nickname for the kid, “Little lockdown baby.” See, it’s not all bad out there! Obviously,

Exclusive Richard Simmons is helping people struggling though these days of self-isolation — an area of expertise for him — by making a comeback of sorts … strictly online. The beloved, former fitness mogul has been out of the public eye since February 2014, but 3 weeks ago his YouTube channel began posting for the

Breaking News 3:34 PM PT — The Pats’ team jet carrying over a MILLION masks for Americans has safely touched down in Boston … and workers are already swiftly unloading the goods!! Patriots plane unloaded at Logan. Masks galore. pic.twitter.com/iTLQ222oL4 — Ken MacLeod (@KenMacWBZ) April 2, 2020 @KenMacWBZ Pretty awesome move from New England Patriots

Breaking News This might be the biggest baller move yet … LaMelo Ball and his manager, ex-NBA player Jermaine Jackson, just teamed up to buy the Australian pro basketball team Ball suited up for this past season. BIG BALLER!!!! 18-year-old Ball was a beast in 12 games for the Illawarra Hawks last year … averaging

Play video content Exclusive TMZSports.com Ric Flair says he’s “more than content” with the COVID-19 safety measures the WWE has implemented for WrestleMania 36 — and trusts Vince McMahon to look out for his daughter’s health. Of course, Mania is set to go down (without fans) this weekend in a virtually empty WWE Performance Center

Play video content Breaking News C-SPAN Everybody loves him as the expert giving Americans a glimmer of hope in the coronavirus pandemic … but did you know White House advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci was a basketball superstar!? He sure was!! … and President Trump gave the guy a major shoutout in the W.H. press briefing

Breaking News He ain’t gonna be a Buc … but could Antonio Brown be heading to the Ravens?! The controversial NFL free agent was spotted working out with Lamar Jackson and is fellow receiver cousin, Hollywood Brown on Wednesday … just days after he speculated about heading to Baltimore. And by looking at the video

Play video content Exclusive TMZSports.com George Foreman counseled Deontay Wilder after his crushing loss to Tyson Fury … telling TMZ Sports he’s the only man who understands what the Bronze Bomber’s feeling — ’cause Muhammad Ali humbled him the same way during “The Rumble in the Jungle.” We were talking to the 71-year-old boxing legend

Play video content TMZSports.com Ex-tennis player Patrick McEnroe tells TMZ Sports he feels “extremely lucky” that he hasn’t been hospitalized after testing positive for COVID-19 … saying he’s grateful his body has been able to fight off the disease. The ESPN commentator, 53, says he started feeling ill about 10 or 11 days ago and

Breaking News It’s official — Tom Brady will wear #12 with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after securing the digits from teammate, Chris Godwin!!! And, here’s the crazy part — Godwin gave it up for FREE!!! There have been CRAZY stories in the past about players exchanging money, jewelry and more to trade jersey numbers with

Play video content Exclusive TMZSports.com Joe Theismann tells TMZ Sports the Redskins would be making a HUGE mistake if they passed on Chase Young for Tua Tagovailoa next month … saying he simply doesn’t think the QB is worth it. “Without hesitation,” the Redskins legend says, “I take Chase Young.” As for why, Theismann tells

Breaking News Good news, bad news from the NCAA. Good news — spring sport athletes who can’t compete due to the COVID-19 pandemic will get another year of eligibility. And, the bad news?? The winter sports — including basketball — athletes will NOT get an extra year of eligibility … which will be a huge

Breaking News The Pac-12 has officially shut down ALL of its sports until at least May 31 … forcing UCLA to cancel its annual spring football game next month. The conference made the announcement Monday, saying in a statement schools cannot have ANY organized team activities “of any type” amid the suspension due to coronavirus.