Breaking News Hockey fans, brace yourselves … L.A. Kings star Drew Doughty doesn’t see how the NHL will pick back up again this summer — saying, “It seems like it’s pretty tough to resume.” “I don’t see how this season is going to return,” Doughty told reporters on a conference call Monday. “I really don’t.”
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Breaking News Pro wrestling is “essential” to the State of Florida — says the state governor which has allowed WWE to remain open during the COVID-19 pandemic. No joke. This is real. Jerry Demings — mayor of Orange County, Florida — was asked Monday how the WWE Performance Center in Orlando has been allowed to
Breaking News Tragic news … Karl-Anthony Towns‘ mother, Jacqueline Towns, has died after a lengthy battle with coronavirus. The Minnesota Timberwolves star announced last month his mom contracted the disease in mid-March … and was put in a medically induced coma shortly after because of complications. But, the T-Wolves said Monday she succumbed to the
Play video content Breaking News NASCAR driver Kyle Larson has big problems — the 27-year-old dropped an n-bomb during a virtual race on Easter Sunday … with the hard R and all. Larson — who drives the #42 car during the NASCAR Cup Series — was competing in an iRacing event, streamed live to thousands
Former NBA star Gary Payton was in a pay-it-forward mood this weekend — he brought a bunch of good food to the hardworking first responders in his own hometown. The ex-SuperSonics PG strolled into Alta Bates Summit Medical Campus Saturday, which is in Oakland — his stomping ground. We’re told he came bearing gifts of
Play video content Exclusive TMZSports.com WWE’s newest champ Drew McIntyre is giving a sincere shoutout to The Rock for believing in his potential before he ever dreamed of getting a belt … and the video will hit you right in the feels. Let’s take you back to July 2019 when TMZ Sports posted a video
Play video content Exclusive TMZSports.com All you basketball know-it-alls got it wrong … Michael Jordan is NOT the GOAT of college hoops — so says Bill Walton, who tells TMZ Sports that honor belongs to Kareem! We got the basketball legend just days after MJ was crowned king of ESPN’s “College Basketball’s Greatest of All
Breaking News WWE is confirming someone in its ranks is infected with the coronavirus — the first known case — but the wrestlers will push forward with scheduled events. The league confirmed Saturday an employee had come down with the ‘rona — after ProWrestlingSheet broke the news an on-camera talent (but not a wrestler) had
Exclusive Ezekiel Elliott and Dak Prescott are partying like it’s NOT 2020 in the middle of a pandemic — hanging together for a celebration that appears to violate the Texas “safer-at-home” order. The turn up went down Friday night at the Dallas Cowboys QB’s crib in Prosper, TX, and his star running back was there
Exclusive Every major sport in America has been shut down — except one — horse racing, which is alive and thriving in multiple states across the country, TMZ Sports has learned. We’ve confirmed tracks are operating in Florida, California, Arkansas and Oklahoma — though we’re told ALL of the tracks are not allowing fans to
Super Bowl champ Travis Kelce‘s stunning GF came up with a brilliant idea to take his eyes off his video game for a second … BOOTY SHAKE-ATHON! And, now she has our attention, too. Kayla Nicole and Killa Trav are up there on the list of hottest couples in sports … and even during quarantine,
Play video content Breaking News Floyd Mayweather is taking his talents to the other side of the mitts — TBE says he’s decided to become a boxing trainer … and he’s gunning to be the BEST. Money sent out a heartfelt message on his new endeavor on Friday … saying he’s been inspired to help
Exclusive One of LeBron James‘ very first game-worn NBA jerseys is hitting the auction block … and the piece of history could fetch more than $630k!!! Goldin Auctions tells TMZ Sports … the jersey was worn during King James’ 5th and 8th games of his rookie season with the Cleveland Cavaliers … including his first-ever
Play video content Exclusive Details TMZSports.com Dana White tells TMZ Sports UFC 249 is officially postponed and will NOT take place as planned on April 18. But, “Fight Island” is still very real and in the works, White says. The UFC honcho says because of coronavirus concerns … high-ranking execs at both ESPN and Disney
Breaking News Rose Namajunas‘ manager says the MMA star has pulled out of UFC 249 after 2 family members died from contracting the coronavirus. Brian Butler-Au issued a statement Thursday spelling out the situation. “[Rose Namajunas] withdrew from UFC 249 due to 2 deaths in the family related to the Coronavirus. Her hopes are to
Exclusive Ex-NFL star Chris Johnson is accused of funding murder-for-hire shootings that left two men dead in 2016 — this according to explosive court docs obtained by TMZ Sports. FYI, Johnson has NOT been formally charged with a crime — and ADAMANTLY DENIES THE ALLEGATIONS — but officials are clearly laying out their case against
Breaking News “5 championships. 5 NYT bestsellers. The Mamba strikes again.” Vanessa Bryant is celebrating Kobe‘s newest accomplishment — his latest book in the Wizenard Series, “Season One” is a NYT Bestseller. The book was released last week … and follows the journey of a young hooper named Reggie, who faces incredible obstacles on his
Breaking News The first win of the 2020 NFL season goes to the Carolina Panthers social media team … which RUTHELESSY destroyed the Atlanta Falcons’ new uniforms in a Twitter exchange for the ages. It’s no secret … the Falcons pretty much fumbled its new jersey reveal — the threads leaked a week before the
Exclusive Details Officials in New York City are making sure the famous public basketball courts are not a hub for the coronavirus … they’ve shut down ALL public courts and have begun removing rims. “New York City is a proud basketball town and we would never remove hoops unless absolutely necessary,” a rep for NYC
Play video content Exclusive TMZSports.com The average WNBA player reportedly makes around $75,000 per season. The average NBA player reportedly makes around $7.7 MILLION per season. Which is why Hall of Famer Sheryl Swoopes tells TMZ Sports a BUNCH of WNBA hoopers are afraid they could be left financially “struggling” if they don’t get paid
Play video content Breaking News Awesome gesture by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar … the NBA legend is donating 900 safety goggles to Southern California hospitals to help medical personnel during the coronavirus pandemic. The former LA Lakers superstar says he was so moved by the bravery of doctors, nurses and medical professionals during the tough times …
Play video content Exclusive TMZSports.com WWE superstar Drew McIntyre tells TMZ Sports … Vince McMahon took extreme COVID-19 precautions to protect the performers at WrestleMania 36 — saying, “I had a whole locker room to myself!” “Everyone was following the protocol to a tee,” Drew said … “They’ve got it down to a science, following
Play video content Exclusive TMZSports.com Dana White tells TMZ Sports he’s thiiis close to closing a deal to host UFC fights on a private island — where he would fly in fighters on private planes. YES, THIS IS REAL!!! The UFC boss tells us he’s laser-focused on keeping the business alive during the COVID-19 pandemic
Breaking News Tom Brady just dropped a very long and very emotional goodbye letter to Patriots Nation — and while he thanked Robert Kraft by name … Bill Belichick didn’t get the same kind of love. It’s all in a Player’s Tribune article titled, “The Only Way Is Through” — TB12 reflects on his 20
Exclusive Colorado Rockies legend Todd Helton was sentenced to 2 days in jail over a 2019 incident … this after the 46-year-old pleaded guilty to DUI in court last month. Todd was busted in Knoxville, Tenn. on March 18, 2019 after cops say the former MLB first baseman lost control of his truck and crashed
Tom Dempsey, a legendary NFL kicker who is best known for a spectacular game-winning field goal, died Saturday from complications from the coronavirus. Dempsey, who was born without toes on his right foot and without fingers on his right hand, was able to excel as an NFL kicker with the help of specially-designed shoes. Tom
Play video content Exclusive TMZSports.com Bad news hot dog fans … the greatest hot dog eating competition in the world is in danger of being canceled over the coronavirus. But, here’s some good news … JOEY CHESTNUT WANTS TO PUT ON A SHOW ANYWAY!!! The greatest eater of all time tells TMZ Sports he still
Exclusive Dear Everyone, DO NOT, we repeat, do not steal anything off Urijah Faber‘s porch … ’cause the UFC legend will literally come for you wieldin’ a bat … ready to crack skulls. Let’s explain … just last week someone jacked a $500 stroller from right outside of Faber’s NorCal home. The stroller is for
Play video content Leave it to Jeff Lowe to let the cats out of the bag — there’s a bonus episode of ‘Tiger King’ coming to Netflix. Joe Exotic‘s ex-business partner spilled the tea — yet again — during a cameo video message for Dodgers star Justin Turner. Jeff and his wife, Lauren, say they
Exclusive Floyd Mayweather‘s daughter, Iyanna, has been arrested for felony aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, TMZ has learned, and it appears to have been a confrontation over NBA Youngboy. Iyanna Mayweather is currently in Houston’s Harris County jail after getting arrested at 1:30 AM Saturday. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ, the alleged victim and