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“You are free to leave, buddy!” That’s Enes Kanter Freedom squarely rejecting LeBron James explanation for questioning whether Brittney Griner — who’s in a Russian jail cell on drug charges — should even want to return to America. James has been skewered by many in light of comments he made in a trailer for an

Albert Pujols went deep last night — inching him closer to A-Rod on the all-time HR leader list — and fans at Busch Stadium went crazy, including Nelly, who got a high five from the baseball legend after he crossed home plate! Pujols — who rejoined the Cards after spending 10 seasons away from the

Fake Drake will get his wish to fight in the Celebrity Boxing arena … just not against the man to whom he owes his livelihood. Damon Feldman of Celeb Boxing tells TMZ Hip Hop that Lamar Odom — AKA ex-NBA champ, husband to Khloé Kardashian — has agreed to square off against Frake … and

The Philadelphia Flyers are making a nice gesture in cancer survivor Oskar Lindblom‘s name after waiving the forward this week … by donating $100k to a local charity. The Flyers broke the news on Tuesday … saying they will buy out the rest of the 25-year-old’s $3 million contract to free up cap space. President

File under “incredibly hot take.” Andre Iguodala believes Rasheed Wallace would be a top 5 player in the NBA if he played in today’s game … saying the 2004 champ would be better than 2-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo. Really. The Golden State Warriors forward made the head-scratching comment on “The Dan Le Batard Show with

Play video content Instagram / @imceob Video taken in the seconds after Kim Glass was attacked on the streets of Downtown L.A. has emerged … and it shows blood was spattered everywhere near the former volleyball star as she sat injured on the sidewalk. Benson Parks captured the footage on his phone over the weekend,

Former Dallas Cowboys star Marion Barber III died due to heat stroke, officials confirmed to TMZ Sports on Monday. According to the Collin County Medical Examiner’s Office, Barber’s death was ruled an “accident.” As we reported, Barber was found dead by the Frisco Police Dept. in Texas on June 1. He was just 38 years

Ja Morant says if he were born a few decades earlier … he would’ve given Michael Jordan hell on the basketball court — saying he straight up would’ve “cooked” His Airness in his prime. Morant made the eyebrow-raising comments while speaking with Bleacher Report’s Taylor Rooks this week … after the reporter had asked a

Play video content TMZSports.com 6’3″, #14 ranked UFC lightweight Jalin Turner — fresh off an impressive win at UFC 276 — says he gets compared to Jon Jones … and it’s a huge honor! “[Being compared to Jones is] a positive. I always look at it as a positive when people are calling me Anderson

Play video content TMZSports.com Utah Jazz forward Nickeil Alexander-Walker says he’ll miss playing alongside newly-traded All-Star Rudy Gobert … telling TMZ Sports he’ll always appreciate the veteran big man for being a great teammate. We spoke with the 23-year-old out at LAX this week … and the former Virginia Tech Hokie told us Gobert’s departure

“Cheer” star Jerry Harris getting a dozen years behind bars in his child pornography case wasn’t a reason for joy in the household of two of his accusers … so says their own mother. Twin brothers Charlie and Sam are among the victims who accused Jerry of soliciting nudes and sex from minors, and their

Play video content X17online.com Duane Brown was arrested on gun charges at the airport this weekend … TMZ has learned. The NFL free agent — who was most recently playing offensive tackle for the Seattle Seahawks — was busted Saturday at LAX around 2 PM, where law enforcement sources tell us … he allegedly tried

Guys and gals, take notes … Russell Wilson and Ciara just put on a clinic for how to celebrate an anniversary — getting in a romantic dinner in Italy AND personalized fireworks for the occasion! TMZ Sports has learned … the couple — who have been across the pond for the last few days —

Play video content TMZSports.com Jake Paul‘s fighting Hasim Rahman Jr. August 6, but the world’s most controversial boxer has his sights set on another opponent — Nate Diaz — telling TMZ Sports the UFC superstar is the guy he wants to put hands on more than anyone else … at least in the short term.

Awesome gesture from the Milwaukee Brewers … the MLB team is honoring the 8-year-old boy who was paralyzed in the Highland Park shooting earlier this month at their game Friday night. The Brewers have already hung a No. 22 “Roberts” jersey in their dugout ahead of their contest with the Pittsburgh Pirates … an homage

Jon Rahm is gonna have to wash his mouth out with soap — the golf star let the expletives fly after a bad shot during the second round of the Scottish Open on Friday … and it was all caught on a hot mic!! “Great draw,” Rahm shouted after his shot hit a wall. “Great

Play video content TMZSports.com Despite the Jake Paul vs. Tommy Fury fight falling apart for the second time, The Problem Child tells TMZ Sports he STILL wants to beat the pugilist reality star’s ass … after he defeats Hasim Rahman Jr. “I’m considering [fighting Fury] after August 6, but I want to fight at Madison

Play video content Instagram / @stephencurry30 If you want an autograph from Steph Curry … you might wanna start hitting the gym, because one fan needed to drop and give the NBA star 30 push-ups to secure his signature. The NBA Finals MVP was playing golf Thursday at a celebrity tournament in Lake Tahoe, CA

UPDATE 12:36 PM PT — The wreckage caused by Sale’s meltdown Wednesday night has been cleaned up … and, yes, the ace said he will pay for the $1,100 TV he demolished (even though it was already broken). UPDATE The Chris Sale Memorial Tunnel is all cleaned up. pic.twitter.com/H2j02W8WAl — Joe McDonald (@JoeyMacHockey) July 7,

Play video content TMZSports.com Rafael dos Anjos plans to be a UFC champ again, but the future Hall of Famer isn’t fighting a top 5 ranked opponent when he returns to the Octagon Saturday night … ’cause RDA tells TMZ Sports the dudes at the top of the division simply won’t fight him. “We’re trying

An investigation is underway at SoFi Stadium after dive teams found a body in the lake in front of the Rams and Chargers’ home venue in L.A. on Wednesday. The Los Angeles County Fire Dept. says firefighters were dispatched to the stadium at around 6 AM after they received reports that someone had jumped into

Aaron Rodgers‘ body is no longer tattoo-free … the quarterback just revealed he got ink put on him for the first time in his life. The Green Bay Packers star shared photos of the new tat on Wednesday afternoon … revealing his left forearm now features an eyeball, astrology signs, lions and much more. Rodgers

Play video content TMZSports.com From gunslinging in a helmet to … word-spewing in a headset??? Brett Favre says that is now a real possibility … telling TMZ Sports he’s starting to open up to the idea of joining a big network to broadcast and analyze NFL games. “I would consider it,” the 52-year-old Green Bay

Play video content UPDATE 10:55 AM PT — NYPD sources tell TMZ … 3 people have been taken into custody in regards to the incident at the stage earlier today. We’re told charges are pending. Joey Chestnut‘s inner dog wasn’t going to be deterred by a would-be human torpedo, who tried derailing his wiener gobbling

Michael Rubin is one of the few people on earth who can get Hollywood’s richest and most famous in one place at one time — and this year was no exception in his patriotic blowout. The ’76ers co-owner hosted his annual 4th of July White Party in the Hamptons this weekend, where all sorts of

Play video content TMZSports.com Booker T tells TMZ Sports his wrestling days are long behind him … however, he respects a guy like Ric Flair, who, at age 73, will be lacing up his boots and stepping in the ring to fight one final match later this summer. “I have no itch to scratch,” Booker

Play video content TMZ.com Tristan Thompson is living the single life, partying it up in Vegas … with at least one lovely lady hanging off his arm. The NBA star was seen hanging out at the Marquee Nightclub in Sin City early Sunday morning (around 1:30 AM), where we’re told he was with a posse

Brittney Griner is speaking for herself for the first time in a long time as she’s been detained in Russia pending a trial — and her words are an emotional plea to President Biden. Excerpts of a letter sent to the White House this week on behalf of Griner were published Sunday, through reps for

Play video content TMZ.com It’s clear Canelo Alvarez doesn’t like Gennady Golovkin … ’cause the boxing star tells TMZ Sports GGG is a straight-up “a**hole” who talks too much — and he’s planning to KO the guy because of it. “He’s a f***ing a**hole,” Canelo said of his upcoming September opponent. “He’s not honest. He

“Real Housewives of Orange County” alum Meghan King has been quietly dating a new man … shortly after ending her two-month marriage to President Joe Biden‘s nephew. Sources close to the couple tell TMZ that Meghan has been dating co-founder and CEO of Trusted Provider Network, Trevor Colhoun since April. Trevor is also an heir