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Play video content TMZ.com Italians would riot in the streets if Rome’s Colosseum staged a UFC fight between Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg … that’s the prediction from a famed archaeologist over in Italy. Darius Arya, a historian whose been on tons of TV programs about Ancient Rome, joined us on “TMZ Live” Friday from

Play video content Darrell Peel Jr. / Studio Peel LLC Andre Johnson and Adrian Peterson, along with other current and retired NFL players tried to take each other’s heads off in an intense game of volleyball … and let’s just say Eric Reid is probably sorry he didn’t bring his football helmet! But, it was

Former WWE star Darren Drozdov — who was tragically paralyzed after suffering an injury during a match in 1999 — has died … the wrestling org. announced Friday. He was 54 years old. “There are no words to convey the deep sense of loss and sadness we are feeling right now,” Drozdov’s family said in

This will blow your mind — an official from the government of Italy contacted Mark Zuckerberg about staging a UFC fight against Elon Musk at the most legendary battleground in the world … Rome’s Colosseum … TMZ Sports has learned. Sources with direct knowledge tell us … the Minister of Culture reached out to Zuckerberg

Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley are gonna love this — Kenny “The Jet” Smith has landed back on the beaches of Miami … and he brought along the stunning Aline Bernardes for another relaxing day in the sun. The “Inside The NBA” co-host and his lady first made waves back in May when they were

Play video content Saquon Barkley isn’t letting feisty contract negotiations with the Giants keep him out of the gym … he just showed he’s lifting more than ever — box squatting somewhere near 600 pounds for reps!!! Despite currently being in a back-and-forth with New York brass over his pay … Barkley made it clear

San Antonio Spurs guard Devonte’ Graham has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of driving while impaired stemming from his July 2022 arrest … TMZ Sports has learned. According to a spokesperson for the Wake County District Attorney’s Office, Graham entered the plea during a court hearing on Tuesday after cutting a deal with prosecutors.

Play video content Eagles Autism Foundation Jason Kelce and his affinity for pouring beer down his throat was on full display once again Wednesday … this time, the Philadelphia Eagles star chugged 30 ounces of the suds in less than six seconds!!! It all went down at the start of his third annual charity event

Jake Paul put some of his enormous fortune to good use, buying a brand new Ferrari for nearly half a million bucks … AND THEN HE BROKE THE CAR THE SAME DAY!! The Problem Child, very much living up to his nickname, hit up Ferrari Puerto Rico in San Juan … where he spent $421K

Play video content TMZSports.com Chill out with all the Draymond Green and LeBron James talk … ’cause new Warriors point guard Chris Paul tells TMZ Sports he “absolutely” wants the 4-time NBA champ back on the team! We caught up with CP3 at Fanatics’ “Merch Madness” giveaway event on Tuesday … just a few days

Elon Musk is already hitting the training mats in anticipation of his huge fight with Mark Zuckerberg … throwing and slamming a famous black belt who recently trained with Elon’s fellow billionaire. Popular podcaster Lex Fridman says he had an impromptu training session with Elon on Monday, sharing a photo of Elon slamming him to

Leonard Fournette experienced a terrifying incident on Tuesday — the NFL running back’s car burst into flames on the highway … but luckily, he seemingly escaped without injury. The 28-year-old Super Bowl champ was driving on I-275 in Tampa Bay  … when suddenly, his whip set ablaze. The Florida Highway Patrol tells TMZ Sports the

Play video content TMZSports.com Victor Wembanyama‘s incredibly slight build won’t stop the number one pick from kicking ass starting game one, according to former NBA star Gilbert Arenas, who flat-out says today’s big men suck (with a couple of exceptions). “If you can get buckets, you can get buckets. It doesn’t matter how strong you

Ray Lewis gave a powerful speech at his son’s funeral on Saturday … fondly remembering his child less than two weeks after the 28-year-old’s tragic death. The Pro Football Hall of Famer, wearing all white, spoke for several minutes at the service inside of the Calvary Orlando Church in Florida … as dozens of mourners

Dennis Rodman pulled up to Houston’s Pride parade on Sunday rockin’ a skirt … a move that apparently didn’t sit right with some “fans,” prompting the NBA legend to clap back online! 62-year-old Rodman shared several photos from the event along with the caption … “Love will Always Win🌈Happy Pride #gaypride #loveislove #pridemonth” The 5x

Marshawn Lynch and Lance Armstrong turned the heat all the WAY up while out on “Mars” … wielding some massive flamethrowers — and the video of them chucking fireballs is awesome!!! The dudes got armed with the weapons for a challenge on the latest episode of the Fox show, “Stars on Mars” … and the

Play video content Ice Cube says he is not part of the elite Hollywood “club” that so many others apparently are — and he’s airing some grievances about challenges he says he faces because of it. The rapper posted an ominous video Sunday where he’s talking directly to the camera … and the dude goes

Lance Armstrong wants to have his say on the transgender sports debate — and he’s partnering with Caitlyn Jenner to do it … but people online are telling him to shut it. The former champion cyclist — whose accolades were, by and far, rescinded after he was found to have been doping through a decent

Play video content TMZSports.com Conor McGregor was met by a huge group of supporters in NYC as the UFC superstar left a swanky hotel with his fiancée and kids, thanking fans for sticking by his side … as The Notorious continues to be investigated for rape in Florida. “Thank you so much for the support,

Adam Sandler congratulated Happy Gilmore on his big golf news this week — and no, this ain’t a joke. As it turns out, there’s a young guy who actually goes by the same name as the famed Sandler movie character — and yes … the dude knows a thing or two about swinging clubs. Happy

Play video content TMZSports.com Gilbert Arenas says Ja Morant‘s NBA punishment does not fit the crime … insisting the 25-game ban that Adam Silver hit him with earlier this month is complete BS. The former Wizards star took aim at the Association in a passionate conversation with TMZ Sports earlier this week … explaining he

Bam Margera left detox early and is telling friends he’s going to spend the weekend in Las Vegas … sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ. The former “Jackass” star had been detoxing in San Diego at a place Lamar Odom helped him get in, but we’re told Bam didn’t want to complete the program

Terry Price — Texas A&M’s defensive ends coach and former player from the Aggies “Wrecking Crew” — has sadly passed away, the university confirmed to TMZ Sports on Friday. He was 55. Price has been coaching his alma mater since 2012, after successful stints with Ole Miss and Auburn. Besides coaching, Terry was also known

If Mark Zuckerberg really gets in the Octagon with Elon Musk, he’ll have arguably the greatest fighter ever in his corner … ’cause Jon Jones says he’s down to train the Facebook billionaire!! Bones took to Twitter Thursday night to offer his support to the 39-year-old Meta boss … writing, “You already know I am

Arnold Schwarzenegger‘s youngest son pumped iron Thursday morning at the gym his old man made famous forty-five years ago, and then reminded us of the similar paths their lives have taken. Joseph Baena visited Gold’s Gym in Venice, which is the same spot featured in the 1977 documentary “Pumping Iron” that helped launch Arnold into

The San Antonio Spurs just made the easiest decision in franchise history … taking international sensation Victor Wembanyama with the first pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. The 19-year-old French big man was the most hyped prospect since LeBron James … in large in part due to his 7’5″ frame, smooth ball-handling skills and impressive

Dick Vitale has to go under the knife once again … the legendary college basketball commentator just announced he needs two more surgeries on his throat this summer, but believes he’ll be ready to go by basketball season! “Rec’d some bad news, but when I realize it is minor to what some face daily I

Play video content TMZSports.com Listen up, future NBA rookies … Dwyane Wade is offering some advice heading into Thursday night’s draft — telling TMZ Sports every guy who’s about to head to the Association NEEDS to make their finances a priority. Wade doled out the guidance in front of Dash Radio in Hollywood this week

Police are finally revealing more about their criminal investigation into Tyreek Hill … saying in an incident report, obtained by TMZ Sports, that they launched their probe into the NFL star after he was accused of slapping a man during an altercation on a boat. According to the Miami-Dade Police Department docs, the incident happened

Penny Hardaway has been suspended for the first three games of the Memphis Tigers’ upcoming basketball season after the NCAA says the head coach violated recruiting rules. The NCAA says the violations happened when Hardaway and a Tigers assistant coach each made an in-home visit with a recruit — a junior year in high school