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Play video content TMZSports.com Laker Nation better prepare for the worst … ’cause NBA super fan Jimmy Goldstein says L.A. has a snowball’s chance in hell to beat the Memphis Grizzlies in the first round of the playoffs — telling TMZ Sports it would be a complete shock if LeBron James and Co. won the

Jake Paul is getting his wish — the Problem Child will enter the boxing ring with ex-UFC superstar Nate Diaz later this year … TMZ Sports has learned. We’re told the massive event is slated to go down on Aug. 5 in Dallas, TX … and will be put on by Jake’s Most Valuable Promotions

Play video content The March altercation between Jake Paul and Floyd Mayweather might have been a little more stressful than it initially appeared … because new police video, obtained by TMZ Sports, shows a cop actually had to rush Paul to safety amid the chaotic confrontation. The dustup went down outside of the Kaseya Center

NFL draft prospect Michael Jefferson — widely considered one of the 30 best receivers in the 2023 class — was involved in a fatal car crash on Sunday night … one that reportedly left him with significant injuries. Alabama Law Enforcement Agency officials tell TMZ Sports … the accident occurred on U.S. 43 in Mobile

Things appear to be smooth sailing for Larsa Pippen and Marcus Jordan — the couple couldn’t get enough of each other while aboard a boat in Miami this week … and we got the pics!! Larsa and MJ were spotted cruising on a massive yacht and socializing with a handful of friends … but made

A celeb jeweler who’s become famous for providing diamond pieces to high-profile athletes like Floyd Mayweather is suing Antonio Brown … claiming the ex-NFL star owes him over $1 million. Shuki International spelled out the allegations against the former Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver in a new lawsuit filed in Los Angeles this week …

Matt Hardy is optimistic his brother, Jeff, will return to AEW sometime soon … saying the wrestling star is doing well and taking care of himself during his time away from the squared-circle. Matt gave an update on Jeff — who resurfaced last week in a pic with a fan in North Carolina — during

The widow of Dwayne Haskins is claiming the ex-NFL star was drugged in the hours before his death … alleging the former Steelers and Commanders quarterback was the target of a blackmail and robbery plot. Kalabrya Haskins spelled out the allegations in a new lawsuit, obtained by TMZ Sports, that was filed in Florida fewer

Play video content TMZSports.com Rob Gronkowski will NEVER play another down in the NFL … at least, that’s what the future Hall of Famer is now saying — telling TMZ Sports this week there’s “no chance” he comes back. The 33-year-old hung up his spikes in June 2022 … but many thought he could eventually

Rudy Gobert hit the showers early on Sunday … the Timberwolves big man was sent home after throwing a punch at his teammate, Kyle Anderson, during Minnesota’s game against the Pelicans. Gobert threw the punch during a time-out late in the second quarter when the Wolves were down by 12. Minnesota officials announced after haltime

Donald Trump is in the building for UFC 287 in Miami … sitting Octagon-side with close friend, UFC president Dana White, and Kid Rock. It makes sense … #45’s Mar-a-Lago home is only about an hour from MIA’s Kaseya Center — the location of 287 — and with supporter Jorge Masvidal fighting on the cards

Play video content TMZSports.com If NBA players are tryna get their hands on some top-notch cannabis — after the league announced they won’t be penalized for marijuana use — then they need to hit up Mike Tyson who tells TMZ Sports he’s got the best product in the world! The NBA announced this month that

Mark Cuban and the Dallas Mavericks are under investigation by the NBA for apparently tanking in one of their final games of the season … which means they’re out of the playoffs. The announcement came down Saturday from NBA spokesperson Mike Bass, who said .. “The NBA commenced an investigation today into the facts and

Green Bay Packers superstar QB Aaron Rodgers seems to be one step closer to getting his wish of playing football in The Big Apple. New York Jets General Manager Joe Douglas pretty much confirmed on Friday night that Rodgers would be wearing his team’s Gang Green uniform, although no timeline was given for the potential

Play video content TMZSports.com Jorge Masvidal vs. Leon Edwards is the fight fans badly want … and while they’re almost certainly not gonna get it next, Dana White says it’s closer than you might think. The UFC honcho joined Babcock on the “TMZ Sports“ TV show (airs weekdays on FS1) … when we asked Dana

Play video content TMZSports.com Jorge Masvidal apparently doesn’t want to wait ’til Saturday night to fight … ’cause he nearly came to blows with someone on the streets of Miami on Friday morning. TMZ Sports has obtained video of the UFC star outside of the UFC 287 weigh-ins at the event’s host hotel … and

Joe Mixon is facing a criminal charge of aggravated menacing once again … police just announced the case against the NFL star has been refiled. According to the Cincinnati Police Dept., “the discovery of new evidence during the investigative process” led to the refiling of the criminal charge on Friday. Mixon was first hit with

Play video content Britt Reid appeared to be fully aware of his surroundings following his 2021 car crash … new police video, obtained by TMZ Sports, shows he asked cops about the status of the little girl hurt in the wreck — while also complaining of a stomach injury he suffered in the accident. The

Play video content TMZSports.com Jorge Masvidal vs. Conor McGregor is arguably the biggest fight you could make in MMA, and one Gamebred wants, but unfortunately thinks he won’t get, telling us “that dude ain’t trying to get in there with me!” 38-year-old Street Jesus recently joined Babcock on the “TMZ Sports” TV show (airs weekdays

LSU will not let a small squabble between its star player and Jill Biden get in the way of a championship party at the White House … the school just revealed it’d “certainly” accept an invitation despite the tiff. In fact, according to a university spokesperson, the Tigers would be “excited” to continue the celebration

“Enough is enough.” That’s the message Roc Nation is sending Italian soccer fans — and people across the entire world — after Inter Milan’s Romelu Lukaku was berated by hateful “fans” making monkey noises during the game against Juventus F.C. on Tuesday. Jay-Z‘s agency, which reps Lukaku, purchased a full-page advertisement in Italy’s daily sports

Jeff Hardy has maintained a low profile since resolving his DUI case in late February — but now the suspended AEW star has finally resurfaced after his most recent legal troubles, chatting up a wrestling fan, and even posing for a pic. A fan posted a photo of him and Hardy in Oak Island, NC,

Play video content TikTok / @nhlblackhawks A lifelong Chicago Blackhawks fan received a surprise Tuesday night … the team gifted her a hockey puck and stick before the game started, in honor of it being her first-ever NHL game, and the awesome gestures brought the fan to tears. The Blackhawks posted a video on TikTok,

Play video content TMZSports.com Dana White‘s adamant Leon Edwards‘ next fight will be against Colby Covington … but Jorge Masvidal isn’t quite so sure, telling us he believes he can change the UFC honcho’s mind with a win over Gilbert Burns, and snatch the fight from “cop-calling charlatan bitch ass Cupcake Covington.” “100% [I can

Inter Milan’s Romelu Lukaku‘s representation is demanding an apology and calling for punishment after Juventus fans appeared to hurl racist chants at the star striker during a soccer match on Tuesday. The alleged incident happened after Lukaku scored a late penalty shot to tie it up at 1-1 against Juventus in the Coppa Italia semi-final

Play video content NBC Magic Johnson is finally opening up on his plans to buy the Washington Commanders … saying he’s hoping his group is the big winner, ’cause it’s the last missing piece to his professional team portfolio. The NBA legend — grouped with 76ers owner Josh Harris and billionaire Mitchell Rales — officially

Play video content New police video, obtained by TMZ Sports, shows Stetson Bennett was seriously pissed at cops during his arrest back in January … at one point accusing the officers of ruining his reputation. Dallas Police Dept. cops initially responded to the scene in Dallas, Texas on Jan. 29 at around 6:15 a.m. …

Bad news for the dude who stormed the field at Dodger Stadium to propose to his girlfriend last week … TMZ Sports has learned he’s been hit with a 1-year ban for the stunt. Ricardo Juarez revealed the punishment to us on Monday — saying he can’t go back to Chavez Ravine for 12 more

Bam Margera had cops at his hotel room door ahead of his recent arrest … and police say he was booted from the ritzy hotel just hours before getting handcuffed. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ … LAPD was called to the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel just before noon Wednesday … after someone said they heard yelling

And STILL — Roman Reigns just defeated Cody Rhodes to retain the WWE Universal Championship on Sunday … in a match that was nothing short of an instant classic. The two started the fight with an intense stare-down before going at it … and Cody took the quick advantage, forcing Roman to take a breather