The new NHL season during the pandemic has begun — and we’re already seeing some changes, as well as some traditions of combat … and the latter ain’t a good look. Saturday marked the beginning of the 2020 season, which is being played in only two Canadian hub cities — Toronto and Edmonton. Hockey is
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Exclusive J. Cole is currently training his ass off in hopes of getting a shot to make an NBA roster … so says Master P, who offered the rap star some pretty sound advice. First, let’s talk J. Cole — the “No Role Models” rapper was a solid hooper back in high school and famously
Breaking News Boston Marathon Bombing survivor Adrianne Haslet — who lost her leg in the terror attack — is FURIOUS after an appeals court Friday overturned the bomber’s death sentence. Dzhokhar Tsarnaev had been sentenced to die for his role in the 2013 bombing which killed 3 people and injured more than 250 others, including
Breaking News 1:09 PM PT — Brown has accepted his suspension and does not plan to appeal, according to Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network. Antonio Brown asked for it … and now he got it — the NFL is suspending the All-Pro WR a whopping 8 games after finishing its probe Friday into a
Play video content Exclusive TMZSports.com Patrick Mahomes will THRIVE in his new MLB ownership role … so says George Brett, who tells TMZ Sports he’s pumped for the NFL superstar to join the Royals’ org!! “They do things a little bit different here,” says the K.C. legend, who’s now in his 27th season as the
Play video content Breaking News Courtesy of NBA 4:44 PM PT — NBA commish Adam Silver is addressing both teams’ decision to kneel before the game, saying they will not face punishment for the gesture. “I respect our teams’ unified act of peaceful protest for social justice and under these unique circumstances will not enforce
Play video content Breaking News Some of the biggest icons in pro sports — from Patrick Mahomes to Marshawn Lynch to George Kittle — have now publicly joined the fight to end racism in hockey … sending a powerful video message Thursday. The NFL All-Pros teamed up with golf superstar Brooks Keopka, Lakers forward Danny
Exclusive Dana Stubblefield says he plans to fight his rape conviction — claiming the COVID pandemic ruined his shot at a fair trial and now he plans to appeal. As we previously reported, the ex-NFL player was found guilty of rape by force, oral copulation by force and false imprisonment stemming from a 2015 incident
Play video content Exclusive TMZSports.com “Send me location … I come and smash your face!” That’s UFC rising star Khamzat Chimaev firing back at Conor McGregor — after the Irishman insulted him on social media. Here’s they backstory … The 26-year-old Chechen-born fighter is 8-0 and has dominated in his first 2 fights in the
Play video content Breaking News @cambramgram / Instagram Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cameron Brate says he’s back to 100% after being diagnosed with COVID-19 — but there are a lot of unanswered questions surrounding his illness. Brate just issued a statement saying he’s recovered from the virus — but he has not said when
Play video content Exclusive TMZSports.com “Of course [COVID-19] is always a concern, but work is work. We gotta do what we gotta do.” That’s NFL star Adrian Peterson admitting the looming threat of coronavirus is definitely on his mind … but so is a paycheck. The NFL has seen over a dozen players — including
Exclusive Details Ex-pro wrestler Beckie Mullen — famously known as Sally The Farmer’s Daughter from GLOW — has passed away after a long fight with cancer, TMZ Sports has confirmed with multiple family members. We spoke with Beckie’s daughter, Brittani Rabay, who tells us, “Mom had stage 4 kidney, colon and liver cancer.” Mullen was
Breaking News Devastating news … PGA golfer Camilo Villegas has revealed his 22-month-old daughter has died after battling brain and spine cancer. Mia Villegas passed away on Sunday in Miami, PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan confirmed. Mia is the only child of Camilo and Maria Villegas. Waiting for your permission to load the Instagram Media.
Play video content Exclusive TMZSports.com More brutal honesty from an NFL star … This time, it’s L.A. Chargers running back Austin Ekeler telling TMZ Sports he’s just not very confident the 2020 NFL season will happen because COVID is still running rampant. In fact, Ekeler points out that efforts to contain the virus without a
Exclusive When, and if, the NFL returns … THIS is what many of the players’ helmets will look like — names like George Floyd and Breonna Taylor emblazoned on the back. TMZ Sports obtained a few of the mocked-up images the league plans to release shortly … confirming a report players would be able to
Play video content Breaking News Awesome tribute from one of Kobe Bryant‘s most beloved teams … the Philadelphia Eagles painted a Mamba mural at their practice facility to honor the NBA legend this offseason — and it’s pretty amazing. Star receiver Alshon Jeffery showed off the new artwork at the NovaCare Complex on Monday …
Exclusive Michael Jordan‘s super-rare, game-worn, signed Bulls jersey from his rookie year in Chicago just hit the auction block … and you guessed it, His Airness’ uni top could bring in $500k!! MJ — who was drafted 3rd behind Hakeem Olajuwon and Sam Bowie😬 — rocked the red mesh size 42 Rawlings jersey multiple times
Breaking News One of the first “YOU’RE OUTTA HERE” calls of the 2020 MLB season just went down in St. Louis, and the usual faceoff between manager and umpire is so very ‘rona-hilarious. Manager & umpire arguments in 2020 👀 (via @FSMidwest)pic.twitter.com/QIFcenIiSJ — FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) July 26, 2020 @MLBONFOX Pitcher Derek Holland got
Play video content Exclusive TMZSports.com Sorry, Conor McGregor … Georges St-Pierre believes Royce Gracie — not you — is the greatest MMA fighter of all time. And, he’s praising the “UFC 1” champion for paving the way for everyone else! “Royce Gracie is the one that really changed the sport,” GSP tells TMZ Sports …
Play video content Exclusive TMZSports.com Mike Ditka says anthem kneeling protests are unpatriotic … and the NFL legend tells TMZ Sports if he had it his way, he wouldn’t allow the demonstrations in his new women’s football league. The Hall of Famer is slated to be the chairman of the X League — a women’s
President Trump‘s latest guest on the golf course is someone many people probably didn’t expect to see … one Brett Favre, who recently voiced admiration for Colin Kaepernick. The former QB and 45 hit the links Saturday, and even posed for a photo together that the White House later threw up online. They’re both in
Exclusive Philadelphia Eagles defensive lineman Malik Jackson says West Coast Customs overcharged him BIG TIME after he brought them some cars to trick out … and now, he’s suing. In a new lawsuit obtained by TMZ Sports, Jackson claims back in July 2019 … he reached a deal with the famous California custom car shop
Play video content Exclusive TMZSports.com George Foreman says Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr.‘s return to the boxing ring is a “beautiful thing” … but admits he is scared the legendary pugilists could be seriously hurt. TMZ Sports broke the story … 54-year-old Tyson and 51-year-old Jones Jr. are coming out of retirement to put
Play video content Exclusive TMZSports.com Iconic NY Giants super fan “License Plate Guy” says he understands why his team is implementing a no fan rule this season due to COVID-19 … but he tells TMZ Sports he’s still “devastated!” LPG — aka Joe Ruback — is maybe the most famous Giants fan on the planet
Breaking News Rapper Jack Harlow says he was NOT hanging out with Lou Williams on Thursday … claiming he has nothing to do with the Clippers star leaving the NBA bubble. The 33-year-old L.A. hooper reportedly left the Disney campus this week due to “excused personal reasons” … but is expected to rejoin the team
Play video content Exclusive TMZSports.com Mike Tyson was seeing green when he signed his contract to fight Roy Jones Jr. … puffing away on a joint that would make Snoop Dogg proud! Check out the footage … both Mike and Roy were all smiles when they officially signed on the dotted line last month during
Play video content Breaking News ESPN Dr. Anthony Fauci just threw out the ceremonial first pitch before the first MLB game of the season … and oh, boy. The COVID-19 expert was tapped to do the honors before the Washington Nationals hosted the New York Yankees on Thursday … and as the saying goes, it
Exclusive MIKE TYSON JUST BOOKED HIS FIRST COMEBACK FIGHT — AND IT’S AGAINST ROY JONES JR.!! The 54-year-old boxing legend has been training his ass off to get back in the ring … and now, we’ve learned his first opponent is one of the greatest fighters EVER! “Iron” Mike will take on Roy Jones Jr.
Play video content Exclusive TMZSports.com Georges St-Pierre says he’s VERY flattered by Kamaru Usman‘s call-out … but he’s just not ready to un-retire and get back in the Octagon. “I think for me it’s better if I stay retired,” GSP tells TMZ Sports … “It’s not worth it for me.” Of course, GSP formally retired
Breaking News An undefeated pro boxer was AXED by his management company Wednesday after the fighter went on a disgusting homophobic rant on TikTok. Meet James Hawley … a 21-year-old fighter from the U.K. — he’s 6-0 and was signed with MTK Global, which reps huge boxing stars like Tyson Fury, Carl Frampton and Billy