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10:02 AM PT — The player who suffered the medical emergency was reportedly BJ Thompson — a defensive end who Kansas City selected with a fifth-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. Thompson, 25, played in just one game in his rookie season, logging two tackles. A Kansas City Chiefs player suffered a medical emergency

Play video content TMZSports.com Vicente Luque knows his summer fight with Nick Diaz will be a war — and he says he’s ready to flatline the Stockton-born MMA star — but he’s also savoring the moment … as the 32-year-old welterweight says the 40-year-old actually inspired his fighting style! Luque and Diaz are set to

Sam Heughan is dreaming big as he prepares to attend a Taylor Swift concert in the United Kingdom … joking the pop star will forget all about Travis Kelce when she lays eyes on him. The “Outlander” star made his high hopes clear in a new clip — where he kids he’ll steal Taylor away

The outside world was super critical of Chennedy Carter, but the home fans have her back … and that was crystal clear in the Sky’s return to Chicago, where CC received a rousing ovation in her first game since the controversy! Carter and the Sky played against the New York Liberty on Tuesday at home

Play video content TMZSports.com If Caitlin Clark‘s teammates won’t protect her from cheap shots on the court, Angel McCoughtry will … saying she’s down to sign with the Indiana Fever in a return to the league where she starred for years! 37-year-old McCoughtry joined Babcock on the “TMZ Sports” TV show (airs weekdays on FS1)

50 Cent and Ben Crump are on a mission to increase minority representation in America’s booming booze industry … ’cause they say Black people are missing out on billions!!! On Wednesday, both the Diamond-selling rap star and civil rights attorney will team up with other Congressional leaders in D.C. at the Rayburn House Office Building.

Flavor Flav‘s not letting Red Lobster get lost at sea without a fight … ’cause he’s spending his hard-earned bucks mukbangin’ their entire menu — all in an effort to save ’em. The Public Enemy MC made good on his promise to help the drowning seafood chain after it recently filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Jason Kelce‘s recent — maybe serious, maybe not — revelation he doesn’t wash his feet left one soap maker grossed out … but she does say he’s on the right track in one regard. Here’s the smelly deal … the ex-NFL’er claimed on social that he never washes his feet and people shouldn’t trust the

Rory McIlroy looked extra cheerful during his sit-down with Amanda Balionis at the Canadian Open — and they even hugged after … a big deal since folks think they’re dating. Here’s the deal … romance rumors have been flying for the past few weeks about the golf pro and the CBS Sports reporter — this

NBA legend Alonzo Mourning underwent surgery to have his prostate removed recently … revealing he was diagnosed with Stage 3 cancer. The Hall of Fame center opened up on the procedure he had back in March … explaining he was forced to take action following a routine prostate cancer screening that showed a rise in

Play video content TMZSports.com Frank Martin‘s hoping more people keep doubting him ahead of his fight against Gervonta “Tank” Davis … telling TMZ Sports he uses the criticism as “fuel” — and can’t wait to shock the world!! The WBA Lightweight World Title fight is slated for June 15 at the MGM Grand in Las

Angel Reese has been fined by the WNBA after the Chicago Sky’s game against the Indiana Fever … but, it’s not for what most fans might think. The league announced a fine for the rookie for skipping media obligations postgame … dinging her $1,000 for not making herself available to reporters. They’ve also fined the

Play video content Katy Perry knows how to switch things up … she has turned Kansas City Chief’s Kicker Harrison Butker into a butt-kicker in support of women’s and LGBTQ+ rights! Katy posted an extreme edit of Butker’s Benedictine College commencement speech, where he essentially said a woman’s place is in the home and the

Play video content TMZSports.com Look out, future athletes — WNBA star Brittney Griner says her baby on the way will 100% be involved in sports … telling TMZ Sports it’s a no-brainer!! The Phoenix Mercury center has been a basketball star her whole life … from recording 52 dunks her high school senior year to

Jason Kelce‘s taken a bizarre stance on X … claiming he never washes his feet and people shouldn’t trust “Big Soap” — and, many are taking it as a shot at his bro’s teammate. The former Eagles center took to the popular social media site Saturday and engaged a troll who claims JK doesn’t wash.

Play video content TMZSports.com Khabib Nurmagomedov wasn’t in Islam Makhachev‘s corner for his last fight, but he will be Octagonside for Saturday’s title scrap vs. Dustin Poirier … and he’s doing it for free! TMZ Sports talked to Khabib and Islam’s longtime manager, Ali Abdelaziz, this week … and while all MMA fans are well

Some scumbag pretending to be NBA prospect James McCain has been scamming fans out of their hard-earned money on Snapchat … and now, the REAL James McCain’s team is working to get the account removed from the app. TMZ Sports has learned — someone completely unaffiliated with 20-year-old McCain has been reaching out to people

Fans looking forward to the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight will have to wait a bit longer — the July 20 bout has just been postponed following the boxing legend’s recent airplane medical scare. Jake’s Most Valuable Promotions just made the announcement … saying after meeting with medical professionals over his ulcer flare-up on

NBA legend Bill Walton — arguably the biggest Grateful Dead fan on the planet — received a huge tribute at the Dead & Company Sphere show Thursday night … three days after he tragically passed away. The band — which consists of John Mayer and Bob Weir, plus other former Grateful Dead members — projected

Play video content A+E networks/Bunim Murray Kris Jenner and Faye Resnick are remembering their late friend Nicole Brown Simpson … detailing their last interactions with her before she was tragically murdered. The two women opened up about their last words with Nicole for the new Lifetime documentary, “The Life and Murder of Nicole Brown Simpson”

Donald Trump‘s still got fans in the fighting community after he was found guilty in his hush money case … with star athletes like Ryan Garcia, Michael Chandler and Tito Ortiz making it clear they got their guy’s back. The 25-1 boxer wrote a message on his Instagram and X account shortly after the jury

Brooks Koepka‘s Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model wife, Jena Sims, is proving she’s serious about her bikinis … rocking a two-piece while showing off her golf swing!! The Koepkas went on a luxurious getaway to the Bahamas recently … and thankfully, they provided a ton of content to allow their followers to live vicariously through them.

O.J. Simpson avoided paying Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman‘s families millions when he was alive — and now, from beyond the grave, he might be dodging them again … TMZ has learned. While Malcolm LaVergne — O.J.’s longtime lawyer and now executor of his estate — made it clear he intended to talk money

Bam Margera‘s all smiles after tying the knot with Dannii Marie Tuesday — but the marriage is raising the eyebrows of his ex Nikki Boyd, who’s got a lot of questions about the timing. Nikki tells TMZ … “Whatever makes him happy. I’m happy for him. But it was curious timing, considering that he was

Boston radio host Fred Toucher delivered the worst on-air eulogy ever, calling Bill Walton a “phony hippie” and making a joke about his death, just a day after the legendary hooper-turned-broadcaster passed away … and suffice it to say, many people are pissed! Walton — a College and Basketball Hall of Famer, and, when healthy,

Play video content TMZSports.com Chris Jericho‘s been with AEW since day one, and five years later, the promotion’s rolling, and the wrestling legend’s still kickin’ ass … so, when the FTW Champ stopped by the TMZ offices, we asked about the swirling Becky Lynch rumors — could “The Man” be All Elite?! 53-year-old Jericho, in

Derrick Rose‘s face will look a little bit different the next time he steps on an NBA court … as the Memphis Grizzlies star just got some new ink needled onto the side of his mug. The 35-year-old point guard got the tattoos done by his go-to guy Jose Guijosa, a.k.a Killer Tattoos, over Memorial

Two-time NBA All-Star Isaiah Thomas says he had a terrifying experience over the weekend … when he and his friends came face-to-face with a kid wielding a gun — and he believes his fame very well might have saved his life. The Phoenix Suns guard opened up about the encounter on X … saying it

PETA is looking to tap Stormy Daniels for its next campaign … promising the project will take a major jab at Donald Trump, TMZ has learned. In a letter sent to the adult film actress — obtained by TMZ — PETA invites SD to collaborate on its next PSA, which rails against horse racing. The

The weather’s heating up, and even celebrities need to take a day off every once in a while … with many getting summer started earlier than the calendar indicates. Tom Brady knew exactly how he wanted to spend his long weekend … ripping off his shirt and ending up on a wakeboard, big grin on