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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

Bam Margera says he’s sworn off drinking on the heels of several concerning incidents in his personal life … stating he’s also tested clean for meth, after his brother accused him of being hooked on the dangerous substance. Bam put out a series of statements Friday, first saying, “Well my brother made false accusations of

It’s safe to say Jason Kelce loved the Eagles’ first pick in the 2023 NFL Draft … ’cause when his team selected Jalen Carter, he chugged a beer with Birds fans in the building!! The awesome moment was caught on the live TV broadcast … which took place Thursday night in Kansas City. You can

Turns out, Jalen Carter‘s legal woes didn’t impact his NFL draft status that much at all … the former Univ. of Georgia star was just selected by the Eagles with the No. 9 overall pick. Commissioner Roger Goodell announced Philadelphia’s selection minutes ago in Kansas City … sharing a big hug with the 22-year-old on

The 2023 NFL Draft is finally here … and the biggest prospects are bringing their incredible fashion sense to Kansas City — with some amazing ‘fits and iced-out accessories!! Texas Tech linebacker Tyree Wilson made quite the statement in a two-piece black suit … which features a ton of blue and pink flowers splattered all

Play video content All’s well in the Askren household … despite accidentally insulting his wife in an appreciation post earlier this week, Ben Askren proved Wednesday night he ain’t in the doghouse with his spouse after all!!! Ex-UFC Star Ben Askren Accidentally Insults Wife’s Looks In Appreciation Post The former UFC star shared a cute

Dwyane Wade, dad to a transgender daughter, says he’s no longer living in Florida despite being a legend in the state, thanks to what he believes are restrictive policies infringing on the rights of LGBTQ residents. The 41-year-old Basketball Hall of Famer recently sat down with Rachel Nichols for her show ‘Headliners’ when he revealed

Anthony Edwards has been cited for assault, TMZ Sports has confirmed … after the NBA superstar swung a chair in frustration following the Timberwolves’ loss on Tuesday night. The incident happened just after Minnesota dropped its playoff series to the Nuggets in Denver … when Edwards was running off the floor, ticked off over the

Fernando Tatis Jr. was public enemy No. 1 at Wrigley Field Tuesday night — but the Padres star was unbothered as Cubs fans serenaded him with steroids taunts during the game. Tatis Jr. — suspended for 80 games by MLB in August 2022 over a positive PED test — was showered with “he’s on steroids”

Play video content TMZSports.com Ryan Garcia is keeping his head held high despite suffering his first career loss on Saturday … stopping by a celeb-favorite restaurant just days after getting stopped by Gervonta “Tank” Davis. 24-year-old “King” Ryan was friendly with the crowd of cameras outside Wally’s in Beverly Hills on Tuesday … answering questions

Edmonton Oilers star Evander Kane says a number of Kings supporters turned a dream trip into a complete nightmare for a young fan last week … accusing L.A. backers of harassing and spitting on her jersey during a Stanley Cup playoff game. Evander shared the allegations via social media … saying 10-year-old Cecily Eklund —

Conor McGregor feared it was curtains for his UFC career after breaking his leg against Dustin Poirier nearly two years ago … admitting he thought the injury would force him into an early retirement. McGregor made the revelation in the trailer for his new Netflix documentary, “McGregor Forever,” which dropped this week … where he

Play video content Twitter/@paullabamba Nate Diaz is now a wanted man in Louisiana … cops said Monday afternoon they’ve issued an arrest warrant for the former UFC star — after he was seen on camera choking out a man on Bourbon Street. The incident happened late Saturday night after Diaz had attended the Misfits Boxing

The NBA is investigating Hawks star Dejounte Murray for making contact with an official at the end of Game 4 against the Celtics Sunday in Atlanta … and could be suspended as his team fights for their playoff lives. As the game clock winded down in the fourth quarter at State Farm Arena, Murray and

Bam Margera is a wanted man in Pennsylvania on a slew of criminal charges — this after cops say he got into an altercation … and made a getaway into the woods. The Pennsylvania State Police tells TMZ … State Troopers responded to a reported disturbance Sunday morning around 11 AM ET near Pocopson Township

Play video content Michael Phelps was swimming in EDM this weekend — and even though he wasn’t in the water … the dude found a reason to lose his shirt anyway. The all-time Olympian — who’s got 23 gold medals to his name — was on hand Saturday night at the XS Nightclub within the

Chase Koepka got an early shower in the middle of a golf tournament down in Australia — but he wasn’t being doused with water, it was booze … and for good reason too. The pro golfer was teeing off Sunday in Adelaide — where LIV Golf is hosting a tournament with a sellout crowd in

Play video content TMZSports.com Haley and Hanna Cavinder‘s college basketball careers are over, but they could have a bright future in professional wrestling … so says WWE Hall of Famer Booker T, who tells TMZ Sports the twins can succeed in the industry if they remain a dominant duo. We spoke to Booker about the

Gervonta Davis called his shot … he said he was going to knockout the previously undefeated Ryan Garcia in the 7th round of their megafight, and that’s exactly what Tank did, dropping King Ryan with a perfectly placed body shot. The liver shot didn’t appear overly hard — Tank was a bit out of position