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Sean Avery and his model wife, Hilary Rhoda, are headed toward splitsville … she just filed for divorce from the ex-NHL player, TMZ Sports has learned. Rhoda, who’s made multiple appearances in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issues, filed the court docs in Los Angeles this week … citing “irreconcilable differences.” The two — who got married

One of Ukraine’s Olympic heroes is putting on his cape again by sacrificing his gymnastic silver medal in order to help his country fend off the Russian invaders. Ruslan Mezentsev put his medal — earned during the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney — on the auction block, and TMZ Sports has learned it’s now sold

Shaquille O’Neal‘s son, Shareef, is continuing to work towards his dreams of making it to the NBA one day — he just signed a 6-figure contract with the G League. 22-year-old Shareef will play for the Ignite — a developmental team based in Nevada, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Shareef took to Twitter

Play video content Phoenix Mercury The Phoenix Mercury continue to honor their star player, Brittney Griner, as she remains in a Russian jail cell … this time, the team handed out 1,500 sneakers to the community, an ode to her charity. The WNBA team shared video of the amazing deed Monday … saying they collected

Play video content TMZSports.com Byron Scott believes Shaquille O’Neal‘s son, Shareef, can still have a future in the NBA despite having a rough go in Summer League … telling TMZ Sports the talent is there, but the 22-year-old still has little things he needs to work on in his game. We spoke with the former

Play video content TMZSports.com The Orioles ain’t just on a hot streak — they’re real deal World Series contenders … so says the team’s star closer Jorge Lopez, who tells TMZ Sports they could “absolutely” win it all this year. We got the flame-throwing righty out at LAX just a couple days after he dominated

Play video content TMZSports.com Dikembe Mutombo‘s hospital in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has treated more than 1 million people over the years … and while the ex-NBA star is “blessed” to do his part for the community, he says his work is not done. The Hall of Famer opened the Biamba Marie Mutombo

Play video content TMZSports.com Malik Monk may no longer be a Laker, but he says his old team will be just fine with LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook all returning … telling TMZ Sports he thinks the big three will work things out this season. The Lake Show made news this week after

Paddy “The Baddy” Pimblett gave a powerful speech about mental health after his big win at UFC Fight Night in London … revealing he found out on Friday his friend took his own life. Pimblett won a hard-fought battle against Jordan Leavitt via submission in the second round … and after briefly celebrating the victory,

Play video content TMZSports.com Curtis Blaydes has one of the best wrestling pedigrees in the UFC’s heavyweight division, but Tom Aspinall flat out says he’s “happy to go to the ground” when the top 10 big men clash on Saturday. TMZ Sports talked to 29-year-old Aspinall — the #6 ranked heavyweight — ahead of his

Legendary actor James Caan died from a combination of serious heart problems … according to his death certificate. The document, obtained by TMZ, says James died from a heart attack and coronary artery disease — the most common heart disease in the U.S. The certificate says James also suffered from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, also

YouTube stars Austin McBroom and AnEsonGib will have to wait a bit longer to duke it out in the ring — the Social Gloves boxing event has been postponed, TMZ Sports has learned. We’re told the fight date has been pushed back to early September due to Gib not being medically cleared to participate over

Play video content TMZSports.com Bianca Belair has high praise for Logan Paul … telling TMZ Sports the newly signed Superstar is such a “natural,” he could become WWE champ one day! We spoke with the Raw Women’s Champion in NYC on Friday … and asked about the potential of the social media star and boxer

A familiar foe is coming for Floyd Mayweather, but it’s not Logan Paul or Conor McGregor — PETA is going scorched-earth on the boxing legend over the $18,000 mink car seat he got for his grandson … calling it a “monstrosity.” TMZ Sports broke the story — TBE recently had a one-of-a-kind car seat installed

Bo Jackson‘s heart is clearly as big as his muscles … the two-sport legend just revealed he donated to Uvalde shortly after May’s horrific shooting, helping pay for the victims’ funerals. The former NFL and MLB player told The Associated Press on Wednesday he felt the need to lend a helping hand after having been

Kim Kardashian broke bread with Kylie Jenner and Khloe Kardashian after a whirlwind week for the famous sisters, who had plenty to catch up on over dinner. It’s the first time we’ve seen Kim, Kylie and Khloe together in a while … they grabbed a bite Wednesday night at Giorgio Baldi in Santa Monica. For

‘RHOC’ star Meghan King is being slammed by ex-hubby Jim Edmonds for posting about their child’s challenges … Jim says she didn’t even get the kid’s medical condition right. The retired MLB player and current baseball broadcaster is upset over one of Meghan’s recent Instagram posts, where she asks for help getting her and Jim’s

Best Tuesday ever?!?! New York Yankees ace Nestor Cortes had a hell of an experience on the mound at his first All-Star Game — and then he got engaged to his girlfriend!! The left-handed pitcher just shared the news on his social media page … saying following his dominant outing in Tuesday night’s midsummer classic,

UPDATE 11:06 AM PT — The Texas A&M football team has announced it’s suspended Smith following his arrest Wednesday. UPDATE “Aggie head football coach Jimbo Fisher is aware and looking into the situation,” the team said. UPDATE 8:49 AM PT — According to the Texas A&M Police Dept., Smith was stopped at around 2:15 AM

Play video content TMZ.com Forget cars, bling and shopping sprees … Terry McLaurin celebrated his new, massive Commanders contract extension by spending some of his newfound cash at a Miami nightclub!! TMZ Sports has learned … just a couple weeks after the wide receiver signed a huge $71 MILLION extension with Washington — he hit

NBA star Miles Bridges has been charged with felony domestic violence and child abuse in Los Angeles after allegedly beating the mother of his kids … in front of the children. TMZ Sports broke the story late last month … the 24-year-old former Charlotte Hornet turned himself in to authorities in L.A. the day after

If Aaron Judge seems to be moving just a tiny bit slower at Tuesday night’s All-Star Game … now ya know why!!! The New York Yankees superstar was spotted partying in L.A. the day before the mid-summer classic on Monday … hitting the Fanatics ASG bash in downtown — and rubbin’ elbows with Travis Scott

Play video content TMZSports.com Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler is literally the biggest fight you could make in all MMA, so says “Iron” Mike, who tells TMZ Sports that’s the fight he — and the people — want!! “If Conor’s coming back anytime soon, I think me and Conor would make some fireworks and it’s

Tragic news for the Baylor community — the university’s live bear mascot, Judge Joy Reynolds, has died. She was 21 years old. Joy — who has been in the Baylor family since she was 4 months old — passed away peacefully surrounded by her caregivers, staff and veterinary team, the school announced. “One of Baylor’s

It’s a sad day for Steelers fans — the transition from Heinz Field is officially underway … with the stadium’s iconic ketchup bottle signs coming down on Monday. Last week, the Pittsburgh Steelers announced they’re partnering with tech insurance company Acrisure for a 15-year naming rights deal … which will end the Heinz Field era

Play video content TMZSports.com Better get to your seats early for the Nick Young vs. Blueface boxing match later this month … ’cause Swaggy P tells TMZ Sports the fight is going to be over in a matter of seconds!! The ex-Lakers star made the prediction to us out in L.A. earlier this week …

Play video content Adam Glyn Shaquille O’Neal has returned to form — at least in the EDM sense — because the dude is out here in Europe head-banging with a bunch of normies … at a festival he’s performing in. The NBA great was spotted moshing at Tomorrowland in Belgium — where he’s slated to

Play video content TMZSports.com Up first, AnEsonGib … next up, KSI and Jake Paul?! Austin McBroom tells TMZ Sports that’s his exact plan … saying after he makes quick work of Gib in their celeb boxing match later this month, he wants fights with KSI and Paul. McBroom said ideally, KSI — who’s fighting YouTuber

Play video content TMZSports.com Felice Herrig has turned her tootsies into cash cows — the combat sports star tells TMZ Sports she’s raking in the dough … by selling her used socks and pics of her feet on OnlyFans!! Yep, you read that correctly — the newly-retired MMA fighter and current Bare Knuckle FC fighter

Play video content TMZ.com Tristan Thompson is about to be a new dad again — but instead of being in L.A. for the imminent birth … he’s halfway across the world, living it up with some lovely ladies. TMZ has obtained footage of the NBA star at a club called Bonbonniere in Mykonos, Greece very