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Qatar pulled out the big guns to open the 2022 World Cup … hiring Morgan Freeman to share some words of wisdom and a BTS member to sing us toward kickoff. The actor was on hand Sunday during the Opening Ceremony, where he performed in a rehearsed skit that sorta felt like something out of

Play video content TMZSports.com Brazilian jiujitsu coach Joaquim Valente is a hero in the BJJ community — but it’s got nothing to do with kimuras and omoplatas — it’s because … GISELE!! TMZ Sports ran into Rigan Machado, a well-known BJJ coach who counts Keanu Reeves and Ashton Kutcher amongst his celeb clientele, at Toast

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Taurean Prince is breathing easier heading into the holiday season … TMZ Sports has learned he will not face charges stemming from his drug arrest. According to court documents, a grand jury declined to charge him with possession of a controlled substance last week. Days later, prosecutors dismissed the gun charges he

Play video content TMZSports.com The World Cup is just a day away, and the biggest sporting event in the world is already mired in controversy — much stemming from alleged human rights issues — causing some to boycott the soccer tourney … something Akon says makes no sense. TMZ Sports ran into the rap star,

Play video content Angel City Jewelers Post Malone is celebrating a new addition to his already impressive jewelry collection — a blinding 23 carats worth of diamonds, and all that bling is just for the littlest finger of them all. Guess his hand was feeling a little light, because sources close to Post tell TMZ

Play video content Kann News Maluma isn’t exactly kicking off the World Cup on a high note … a reporter put him on the spot over his decision to perform — as other artists boycott — so, he stormed out of the interview. The “Hawái” singer sat down for an interview Friday, two days before

Play video content Alex Pereira says referee Marc Goddard definitely did NOT stop the Israel Adesanya fight early … ’cause it was just a matter of time until Stylebender would’ve been unconscious on the Octagon canvas. The newly crowned UFC Middleweight champion spoke for one of the first times since beating his rival, Izzy, at

Play video content TMZSports.com “Jake Paul is the next man on my hit list.” That’s Tommy Fury making it crystal clear during a recent conversation with TMZ Sports … he wants to box fellow undefeated fighter and bitter rival, 25-year-old Jake Paul. Of course, we’ve been here before. The men were twice scheduled to fight

The Bills and Browns won’t be playing inside of a snowglobe this weekend after all … TMZ Sports has confirmed the NFL is moving the game to Detroit to avoid the massive storm that’s set to hit Buffalo this weekend. The contest had been lined up to be played at Highmark Stadium at 1 p.m.

The Warriors are in an absolute tailspin this season solely because of Draymond Green … so says Greg Anthony, who revealed Wednesday he thinks DG’s preseason punch has caused massive problems for the champs. The NBA TV analyst made his opinion known loud and clear following the Dubs’ 130-119 loss to the Suns, explaining he

Play video content TMZSports.com The Miz says the WWE is big enough for TWO Paul bros … telling TMZ Sports if Jake ever wanted to follow Logan‘s lead and have a career in the squared circle, he can be just as great as the Maverick!! We spoke with Miz out at LAX this week …

Play video content Ez Access The Houston Astros will have more than just a championship ring to celebrate their World Series win … the team is also getting custom diamond pendants too!!! TMZ Sports has learned … the bling is coming courtesy of Houston rapper Trae Tha Truth and celeb jeweler Iceman Nick — who

A Danish journalist was threatened to have his camera destroyed on live TV ahead of the World Cup in Qatar … and now, officials are apologizing for what they’re calling a mistake. TV2 reporter Rasmus Tantholdt was doing a live hit in Doha … when three men pulled up on a golf cart and tried

Play video content TMZ.com Fivio Foreign is having a hard time wrapping his head around 21 Savage calling Nas “irrelevant” … and not only because he was featured on Nas’ Grammy Award-winning album a couple years ago. TMZ Hip Hop linked with Fivio Tuesday at LAX, and he was quick to crown Nas “King of

Play video content TalkTV Soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo is opening up on the gut-wrenching heartbreak he suffered after his baby son died during childbirth earlier this year … calling it the worst experience he’s had since his father passed in 2005. CR7 got candid during a sit-down with Piers Morgan this week … where he

Play video content Courtesy of NFL A Denver Broncos special teamer is suing the NFL, the Chargers and a bunch of others … claiming mats placed on the sidelines at SoFi Stadium earlier this year caused him to suffer a severe knee injury. Aaron Patrick spelled out his allegations in a new lawsuit, obtained by

TMZ Sports has obtained Ben Gordon‘s mug shot after he allegedly attacked two McDonald’s security guards in Chicago … with the ex-NBA star appearing alert and wide-eyed. As we previously reported, Gordon was being escorted out of a local Mickey D’s on Nov. 4 when he allegedly hit a 29-year-old male guard in the face

Play video content TMZSports.com Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield are teaming up once again … but this time, it’s not in the boxing ring — the two legends are releasing a cannabis gummy collection together!! Iron Mike has become quite the weed businessman with his Tyson 2.0 brand in recent years … and went viral

Gisele Bündchen is getting super close to a handsome MMA teacher … and sources connected to Tom are questioning the timing. Play video content 02/23/22 The guy is Joaquim Valente, a jiu-jitsu instructor who lives in Miami. Gisele has known him for at least a year and a half. She took lessons from him, and

Play video content TMZSports.com Like millions of Yankees fans … Derek Jeter tells TMZ Sports he’s super hopeful his old squad is able to keep Aaron Judge in Pinstripes — and re-sign the superstar this offseason. Jeets didn’t mince words when we got him out in NYC this week … explaining he “of course!” wants

Anthony “Rumble” Johnson has died … this according to several prominent figures in the MMA community. The former UFC fighter reportedly passed away this weekend after battling an undisclosed disease he’s apparently been dealing with for quite a while. Unclear what it might be, though … the rest of the details surrounding his death have

Drake is $2 million lighter this morning after betting on the loser in Saturday night’s UFC title fight, but for a good part of the fight he looked like he was gonna win big. The iconic rapper — known for his love of high-stakes gambling — plunked down the INSANE amount of cash on middleweight

Wanna ride like a 30-year-old Dwyane Wade? Now ya can … if you’ve got some DEEEEEP pockets!!! TMZ Sports has learned … the custom black McLaren MP4 that the Hall of Famer was gifted for his big 3-0 is up for sale — and the price tag has been set at a staggering $132,900. The

Leonardo DiCaprio turned 48 this week — and anyone who’s anyone swung by to party. The A-lister threw a massive bash Friday to celebrate his birthday at a private mansion in Beverly Hills, where a lot of famous faces were seen coming and going throughout the night. Truly, it was a classic who’s-who of Hollywood

Play video content TMZSports.com Alex Pereira says he’s open to squashing the beef with Israel Adesanya after their UFC title fight in NYC this weekend … but tells us he’s not so sure Izzy feels the same way. The 35-year-old, #4 contender and Izzy have some serious bad blood … they previously kickboxed twice several

Malik Beasley and Montana Yao‘s family is growing — the NBA player just announced they welcomed their second child after getting back together. The Utah Jazz guard broke the news that his daughter, Mia Love Beasley, was born on Friday … sharing special photos alongside Yao in the hospital bed shortly after the baby arrived.

Play video content TMZSports.com Shannon Sharpe says it’s time to get past the latest Kyrie Irving controversy … telling TMZ Sports that the Nets star’s mea culpa is enough for him to be ready “move on” from it all. Sharpe explained his stance on the matter to us out at LAX on Friday … saying

Baker Mayfield lost his mind — and maybe even pieces of his forehead and scalp — following the Panthers’ win on Thursday … headbutting his helmeted teammates — repeatedly!!! Carolina’s backup QB performed the insane act just seconds before his squad officially beat the Falcons, 25-15, on “Thursday Night Football” … and the move was

LeBron James says he knows what Kyrie Irving did was wrong … but the Lakers superstar still came to the Nets point guard’s defense Thursday, claiming the punishment KI is now facing is just too much. James, who played with Irving for several seasons in Cleveland, took to Twitter to relay his stance on the

Play video content New York Giants/Fivio Foreign The rap track Eli Manning has been working on with Fivio Foreign is finally here … and let’s just say, the former New York Giants star was spittin’ some crazy bars!!! Just kiddin’ … but the song is still fun nonetheless!!! The ex-quarterback, Fivio, and Eli’s former center,