Former NBA star Gary Payton was in a pay-it-forward mood this weekend — he brought a bunch of good food to the hardworking first-responders in his own hometown. The ex-SuperSonics PG strolled into Alta Bates Summit Medical Campus Saturday, which is in Oakland — his stomping grounds. We’re told he came bearing gifts of the
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Play video content Exclusive TMZSports.com WWE’s newest champ Drew McIntyre is giving a sincere shoutout to The Rock for believing in his potential before he ever dreamed of getting a belt … and the video will hit you right in the feels. Let’s take you back to July 2019 when TMZ Sports posted a video
Exclusive 3:34 PM PT — Prosper PD tells TMZ Sports it responded to a report of a potential party at Dak’s home. However, “the officer was unable to verify the report of a ‘party’; therefore, he just reminded the resident of the current CDC guidelines — to include social distancing.” Ezekiel Elliott and Dak Prescott
Edmonton Oilers star Colby Cave has died following a brain bleed he suffered earlier in the week — this according to his loved ones. The Cave family made the sad announcement Saturday, saying Colby had passed away in a hospital he’d been in for the past few days. The families — speaking for both Colby
Exclusive Every major sport in America has been shut down — except one — horse racing, which is alive and thriving in multiple states across the country, TMZ Sports has learned. We’ve confirmed tracks are operating in Florida, California, Arkansas and Oklahoma — though we’re told ALL of the tracks are not allowing fans to
Super Bowl champ Travis Kelce‘s stunning GF came up with a brilliant idea to take his eyes off his video game for a second … BOOTY SHAKE-ATHON! And, now she has our attention, too. Kayla Nicole and Killa Trav are up there on the list of hottest couples in sports … and even during quarantine,
Breaking News Drew Brees will be heading toward a TV near you after his Saints playing days are over … inking a deal with NBC that will reportedly pay him roughly $6 mil-a-year! NBC Sports confirmed the New Orleans Saints QB will be a TV analyst for the network after he retires from football —
Breaking News The CEO of the Tokyo Olympics is keeping it real — maybe too real — saying there’s a serious possibility the Games will NOT go down in 2021, as scheduled. Long story short … Tokyo organizing committee CEO Toshiro Muto says it’s impossible to predict where the world will be with the COVID-19
Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Surfers in California are flocking to one of the most famous surf spots in the world … and it’s getting so crowded, social distancing is going out the window!!! Here’s the deal … surfers are making their way to the Wedge in Newport Beach — not only for the waves,
Breaking News Terry Bradshaw says there’s NO WAY Tom Brady is the greatest QB of all time … citing — and this isn’t a typo — Dan Fouts in his explanation. Of course, there’s been a bit of TB12 on TB12 negativity as of late … with Bradshaw saying Brady’s move to Tampa Bay was
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