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Play video content Fox 19 Cincinnati Xavier president Colleen Hanycz went in on West Virginia men’s basketball coach Bob Huggins for his use of homophobic slurs earlier this week … calling his comments “repulsive” and “offensive.” Hanycz addressed Huggins’ controversial radio remarks about Xavier fans during a speech at a school event on Wednesday …

Bob Huggins has been punished for using a homophobic slur twice during a radio interview earlier this week … getting hit with a three-game suspension and a $1 million annual salary reduction. The news came out just minutes ago … with WVU announcing the coaching legend will NOT lose his job over the comments, but

Two months after his cancer diagnosis, free agent tight end Foster Moreau has found a new home in the NFL — he’s just signed with the Saints. Moreau agreed to a three-year, $12 million deal with New Orleans on Wednesday, his agent announced … and according to a report from Saints beat writer Nick Underhill,

Play video content Fox 5 Henry Ruggs will officially be sentenced to 3-to-10 years behind bars later this summer … after a judge formally accepted his plea deal on Wednesday morning. The former Las Vegas Raiders star appeared in court to enter guilty pleas to one felony count of a DUI resulting in death and

Play video content McElroy and Cubelic In The Morning Hiccups suck. Now, imagine having them for a year. That’s exactly what the legendary Bo Jackson says he’s been dealing with since July, and no one knows why, or how to get rid of them. Yes, this is serious. The 60-year-old made the revelation Wednesday while

Former NFL All-Pro Jimmy Graham was hit by a car during a bike ride earlier this week … and, according to his buddy and former Green Bay Packers linebacker A.J. Hawk, the ex-tight end suffered a gnarly gash on his leg. Hawk said on Wednesday’s ‘Pat McAfee Show’ the terrifying incident went down in South

Brittney Griner‘s just days away from returning to the WNBA court — and anticipation is at an all-time high for Mercury fans — but the pot is about to get a little sweeter … 3x Grammy winner Wyclef Jean will be performing a special halftime show in honor of BG’s homecoming! TMZ Sports has learned

WAP meets WWE?? The crossover of the ages could happen if WWE Superstars Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez get their wish … ’cause the Women’s Tag Team Champions just revealed their dream wrestling match is against Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion!! Morgan and Raquel were in Puerto Rico for Backlash when they laid down

Henry Ruggs was back at the Clark County Detention Center in Nevada this week … where TMZ Sports has learned authorities made him pose for a new mug shot. Because the former Raiders star took a plea deal from prosecutors in his DUI crash case on Tuesday, cops tell us he was required to head

Kenny “The Jet” Smith might be in the middle of covering the NBA playoffs, but he’s still finding time for R&R — the “Inside the NBA” analyst hit Miami Beach with a stunning woman on Thursday … and TMZ Sports has the pics!! Smith — who’s been a regular on TNT for decades — ditched

Damar Hamlin‘s near-death experience apparently brought him even closer to his Cincinnati buddies … ’cause the Buffalo Bills safety spent part of his offseason hanging with the Bengals’ trio of star receivers — including Tee Higgins — less than five months after his on-field collapse. Of course, Hamlin was already tight with receiver Tyler Boyd

Former WWE wrestler Sara Lee — a past winner of the org’s famous “Tough Enough” show — died by suicide in October … this according to a new autopsy report, obtained by TMZ Sports. In the Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office documents, officials say Lee ingested a lethal combination of alcohol and pills. They added

A man was shot at Jorge Masvidal‘s Miami area home Thursday afternoon following a verbal altercation … before being transported to the hospital with at least one gunshot wound to the arm area, TMZ Sports has learned. The recently retired UFC superstar was NOT home at the time of the incident … and was not

Shawn Kemp showed up to a Washington court on Thursday to fight back in his parking lot shooting case … pleading not guilty to the felony charge that prosecutors hit him with three weeks ago. The SuperSonics legend arrived at the Pierce County courtroom several minutes before the hearing was slated to begin … wearing

Cops in Alabama say their initial report of Michael Jefferson‘s car crash was wrong … telling TMZ Sports on Wednesday they now believe the 2023 NFL Draft prospect was the one who was impaired on the night of the tragic wreck last month. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency says it somehow mixed up the drivers

Alexey Shved — a Russian-born basketball player who hooped in the NBA — was hospitalized after he was attacked outside of a Moscow restaurant … but thankfully, he’s on the road to recovery. According to Shved’s Russian basketball team, CSKA Moscow, the 34-year-old was attacked by a “hooligan” on Monday night … and “suffered a

P.K. Subban body-shamed Lizzo live on-air while breaking down an NHL playoff game for ESPN on Tuesday night … and his comment was so crass, many online are now demanding an apology from the former All-Star. Subban — who joined ESPN’s hockey coverage following his retirement in 2022 — made the remark while he was

Play video content TMZSports.com Henry Cejudo believes he’s one win away from securing a spot as one of the greatest four fighters in MMA — joining legends Demetrious Johnson, Jon Jones, and Anderson Silva — and all that’s left to do is beat champion Aljamain Sterling. 36-year-old Triple C joined Babcock on the “TMZ Sports”

Soccer reigned supreme once again when it came to lining pockets in 2022 … with Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé making the most money out of all athletes, according to Forbes’ annual list — and LeBron James and Stephen Curry rounding out the top five. In the top spot is 38-year-old Ronaldo —

Deontay Wilder spent part of his Tuesday morning locked behind bars … TMZ Sports has learned the star boxer was arrested in Los Angeles following a routine traffic stop. Law enforcement sources tell us … Wilder was pulled over in Hollywood at around 1:15 AM after LAPD officers claimed his Rolls-Royce’s windows were illegally tinted

Play video content TMZSports.com Mike Perry wants a BIG fight … a big fight against Conor McGregor. Just days after 31-year-old Perry defeated former UFC champ Luke Rockhold at BKFC 41 in Colorado, and then came face-to-face with “The Notorious,” the former UFC star from Florida tells TMZ Sports he’s looking to put a whoopin’

The Met Gala isn’t the only spot with questionable fashion statements on Monday …. ’cause James Harden was turning heads with his unique pregame ‘fit all the way in Boston. The Philly star pulled up in the tunnel at the TD Garden for Game 1 of the Sixers-Celtics semifinals matchup in an oversized sweat suit

Vanessa Bryant is remembering her daughter on what would have been her 17th birthday … penning an emotional tribute to Gigi on social media. “Happy 17th birthday, baby girl,” Kobe’s widow wrote on Instagram. “I love you and miss you so much, sweet Angel.” Waiting for your permission to load the Instagram Media. Bryant also

Play video content TMZSports.com The star of “Juwanna Mann,” Miguel A. Núñez Jr., tells TMZ Sports a sequel to the 2002 hit basketball movie is in the works … and NBA superstar Draymond Green has been asking for a role in it!!! Miguel talked all about the new project out at LAX earlier this week

Shaquil Barrett — a linebacker for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers — just suffered an unimaginable tragedy … his 2-year-old drowned in their pool, just days after her birthday. The news was confirmed Sunday by Shaq’s football team, which released a statement expressing condolences to him and his family. The Bucs write, “Today’s tragic news is

Play video content BKFC Conor McGregor stole the show Saturday night at the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship … and the spirits clearly moved him. Luke rockhold quits in the middle of R2 and Perry goes to 3-0 in #BKFC Not sure if Rockhold just quit, broke his jaw, or lost his teeth but Mike Perry

Play video content TMZSports.com Jorge Masvidal, from one bad motherf***** to the next, is coming to the defense of one-time opponent Nate Diaz, telling TMZ Sports the charges against the UFC legend are crap … ’cause fighters need to be able to defend themselves too! Gamebred recently joined Babcock on the “TMZ Sports” TV show

LeBron James knows a good reference when he hears it — and after booting the Memphis Grizzlies out of the playoffs … a classic Mystikal line came to mind, and it’s perfect. The King was feeling cocky Saturday after the Lakers crushed Ja Morant’s team in decisive fashion Friday in front of the home crowd

Amid rumors of health issues that keep him confined to his home, Jack Nicholson made his triumphant return to the public eye Friday night, attending an LA Lakers playoff game. The 3-time Oscar-winning actor got a hero’s welcome of sorts as he sat with his son, Ray, courtside to watch the Lakers trounce the Memphis

Play video content TMZSports.com Nyjah Huston isn’t going to let his recent injury scare him into early retirement — the skateboarding superstar tells TMZ Sports he plans to go all-out until he literally can’t anymore … just like Tony Hawk!! The 28-year-old busted his ACL, partially tore his meniscus and fractured his tibia off a