Play video content Exclusive TMZSports.com Jon Jones choked out Ryan Bader in 2011, but the Bellator champ-champ wants another crack at the UFC legend … admitting he just wasn’t the complete fighter he is now. TMZ Sports talked to Bellator’s 37-year-old light heavyweight and heavyweight champ — who’s taking on Vadim Nemkov at Bellator 244
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“Some black people are going to be upset with me …” UFC star Tyron Woodley does NOT believe Donald Trump is a racist — insisting the only color he REALLY cares about is green. Tyron — who’s been EXTREMELY critical of Trump in the past — explained his position on ‘The Hollywood Beatdown’ … saying
Breaking News Cincinnati Reds announcer Thom Brennaman says he’s “ashamed” that he used a homophobic slur on air … and says he’s now dedicating himself to working with the LGBTQ community to grow from this experience. “As many of you know, I said something hateful on the air Wednesday night,” Brennaman said in a long
Breaking News Georgia State freshman QB Mikele Colasurdo says he’s been diagnosed with a heart condition after battling COVID-19 … and he won’t be able to play this season. “Today I was diagnosed with a heart condition as a result of my COVID-19 infection,” Colasurdo said. “Unfortunately, this means that I will not be able
Exclusive Details Roy Jones Jr. is NOT pulling the plug on his scheduled fight with Mike Tyson … but there is some truth to rumors of tension behind the scenes. Here’s what we know … Roy wasn’t happy when Tyson’s camp agreed to push back the date of the fight from Sept. 12 to Nov.
Breaking News Cincinnati Reds announcer Thom Brennaman uttered an offensive, homophobic slur while calling the Reds game Wednesday … apparently not realizing his microphone was on. Brennaman — who was announcing a doubleheader against the Kansas City Royals — was heard referring to a city as “one of the f** capitals of the world.” Longtime
Breaking News Another huge victory in court for Robert Kraft … video allegedly showing the Patriots owner receiving sex acts in a massage spa has been ruled INADMISSIBLE once again. The 79-year-old’s dream team of attorneys had successfully argued last year that Feb. 2019 footage of Kraft inside a Jupiter, Fla. day spa violated his
Exclusive Two camps are claiming to be in possession of the REAL jersey worn by Michael Strahan in Super Bowl 42 … which means someone has a FAKE. And now, the situation is about to explode — with both sides claiming they have solid arguments for why their jersey is the real thing. In one
Breaking News 4:46 PM PT — The entire Lakers roster is joining James in calling for justice for Taylor — with stars from Dwight Howard to Anthony Davis to Alex Caruso wearing the hats prior to Tuesday night’s game. All eyes are on LeBron James before he takes the court for his first playoff game
Breaking News Mike Conley is BACK — almost!!! The Utah Jazz star has returned to the NBA bubble in Orlando — ready for the playoffs — just one day after his wife gave birth to their son, Elijah. Now, the quarantine begins — and if he passed all of the COVID-19 tests, he can rejoin
Play video content Breaking News Kate Upton, Olivia Culpo … and now Reagan Howard?! Alex Bregman‘s fiancee is hoping to follow in the footsteps of legendary Sports Illustrated Swimsuit models … announcing Monday she’s officially gunning to be in the 2021 SI Swim mag! Howard just entered the publication’s annual search for undiscovered models …
Breaking News 2:24 PM PT — We spoke with Dana White who says he believes Jones is retiring. “I think he has accomplished everything he wanted to accomplish and beat the who’s who of the sport.” “And he’s gonna spend his time doing other things he wants to do.” UFC superstar Jon Jones just announced
Play video content Breaking News CLEVELAND BROWNS The owners of the Cleveland Browns say they support Baker Mayfield‘s plan to kneel for the national anthem in 2020 … hoping it will lead to more “thoughtful dialogue” about tough issues in the future. The star QB has said multiple times he plans to kneel during the
Exclusive Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez won’t have a problem borrowing a cup of sugar from their new Star Island neighbors, because folks there are welcoming them with open arms … and happy bank accounts. We broke the story … the power couple just scooped up a $40 million waterfront estate on Miami’s super-exclusive island
Breaking News UFC honcho Dana White has anointed Stipe Miocic the greatest MMA heavyweight of all time after scoring a victory over Daniel Cormier Saturday night, but it was a real shot in the eye. Daniel was rendered blind in one eye — hopefully just temporarily — after Stipe poked him in the eye in
Kendall Jenner was true to form — as in looking amazing — as she stepped out of Nobu restaurant in Malibu Saturday night, with a guy she’s said in the past she’s not dating, but if Kendall and NBA star Devin Booker are just friends, they’re REALLY good friends. Kendall and Devin have chowed down
Play video content Exclusive TMZSports.com TMZ Sports obtained audio of the farewell speech LeBron James gave to the “Space Jam” cast and crew on his last day of shooting … and it’s emotional stuff. The NBA superstar — wearing his #6 ‘Toon Squad’ uniform — addressed the cast and crew in Summer 2019 (before the
Play video content Exclusive TMZSports.com Jake Paul says you can bet your mortgage on him knocking out Nate Robinson early in their celeb boxing match … which might explain him messing with Big Macs without worry. The YouTube star was leaving BOA in L.A. Friday night when he dished on how he thinks his undercard
Exclusive Another COVID coupling — this time, it’s boxing champ Devin Haney and IG superstar Lira Galore! We’re told the two are officially dating — and things are so serious, they just took a romantic trip together to Cabo! The 21-year-old undefeated (24-0) boxing superstar recently flew 26-year-old Galore — who has 4.2 million followers
Magic Johnson and his wife Cookie refuse to let that whole global pandemic thing stop them from their annual super-expensive, ballerrific Euro-Trip — because they’ve just touched down in Croatia! We’ve been covering Magic’s summer trips for years — he typically spends MILLIONS to rent fancy yachts for MONTHS to sail around the Amalfi Coast
Exclusive Details Brooklyn Nets star DeAndre Jordan is doing his part to personally assist those combating the coronavirus — by surprising 200 frontline workers with free meals!! TMZ Sports has learned — the 6’11” center popped up at the myCovidMD in Los Angeles on Thursday … teaming up with Postmates to provide the large group
Breaking News FILE UNDER: Things you NEVER want to see your star left tackle do. San Francisco 49ers star offensive lineman Trent Williams posted video on his IG story which appears to show him in the driver’s seat pushing 125 MPH in a super-expensive Ferrari … and it’s concerning, to say the least. Play video
Play video content Exclusive TMZSports.com Pacman Jones tells TMZ Sports he spoke with Joe Haden and no longer believes the Steelers star orchestrated the jersey prank that resulted in a bonfire. But, Pacman DOES suspect it was another Steelers legend who concocted the plan … Joey Porter! Pacman says he initially attacked Haden because his
Breaking News Toronto Raptors assistant coach Adrian Griffin is “vehemently” denying domestic violence allegations made by his ex-wife … saying they’re simply NOT TRUE. Audrey Griffin posted a long message on Twitter Thursday … claiming she experienced several incidents of violence from Adrian — including when she was pregnant. “How can someone continuously get away
Play video content Breaking News LET’S GET READY TO RRRRRRRRRRONA!!! Jake Paul‘s Calabasas mansion turned into packed boxing venue Wednesday night — with dozens of people blowing off COVID safety measures to watch two people throw down. First off, YES — this is the same house that was raided by the FBI just last week.
Play video content Breaking News A bunch of autographed Joe Haden Steelers jerseys were shipped to Adam ‘Pacman’ Jones‘ house on Wednesday … and the ex-NFLer reacted by lighting the whole batch ON FIRE. Yeah, this is wild. The 36-year-old documented the whole thing in a bizarre Instagram video on Wednesday … saying, “I’ma show
Breaking News 3:54 PM PT — Manning just weighed in on Mudd’s death … calling the coach “the best offensive line coach in NFL history.” “I would put him on that pedestal any day of the week,” Manning said. “He will be missed by many. I know so many like me are grateful to have
8/24 is now officially “Kobe Bryant Day” in Orange County! The Orange County Board of Supervisors voted on Tuesday to honor the late Lakers legend — and the measure passed with flying colors. “During his career, Kobe Bryant’s numbers on his jerseys were 8 and 24, therefore a fitting day to celebrate his legacy would
Breaking News Icelandic behemoth Hafthor Bjornsson — AKA “The Mountain” from “Game of Thrones” — is calling it QUITS … retiring from Strongman competitions after another dominant victory! The 31-year-old legend made the stunning announcement Sunday after being crowned Iceland’s Strongest Man for the 10th consecutive year! “Great way to finish my strongman career,” Bjornsson
Breaking News Grab some tissues, ’cause this video will hit you in your feels. The Phoenix Suns found an amazing way to surprise their players Tuesday — having their friends and family make a special pregame intro video before their game. And, for guys who haven’t been outside the bubble in a month … man,