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Longtime Seattle Mariners second baseman Julio Cruz — who worked as a broadcaster for the team following his playing days — died on Tuesday, his family announced. He was 67 years old. No cause of death was revealed … but Cruz’s family said in a statement he “passed away peacefully.” “At the time of his

Disgusting claims from MLB ace Marcus Stroman … who says New York Mets fans called him the n-word and hurled death threats at him during his time with the team. The 30-year-old pitcher has been unleashing on his former employer on Twitter recently … saying he couldn’t be happier to be leaving the Big Apple

More trouble for ex-NFL running back Zac Stacy … TMZ Sports has learned he’s been hit with five more criminal charges, these stemming from an alleged August attack on his ex. According to court records, Stacy was hit with three misdemeanor domestic violence battery charges last week, as well as two misdemeanor criminal mischief charges.

Phil Mickelson says the insensitive comments he made recently about a new Saudi golf league were taken “out of context and without my consent” … but the golf star is still issuing a mea culpa nonetheless. Phil broke it all down in a lengthy statement on his social media page Tuesday … just days after

Longtime NBA referee Ken Mauer says he was forced out of the league … after refusing to take the COVID-19 vaccine due to religious reasons. The 36-year NBA veteran joined Jason Whitlock on his show, “Fearless”… and revealed the reason he’s been MIA from the hardwood this year is because of the league’s vax mandate.

Play video content TMZSports.com NFL legend Shannon Sharpe supports Kanye West‘s Donda Sports bid to buy the Broncos — where the former great TE starred — telling TMZ Sports the league must have minorities in ownership positions. We talked to Shannon as he was leaving SoFi Stadium after the Super Bowl … and the HOF’er

WWE Superstar The Miz just announced on Monday Night Raw who his tag team partner for WrestleMania will be … and it’s none other than YouTuber-turned-boxer Logan Paul!! Miz was hosting his popular “Miz TV” show in front of a sold-out crowd in Columbia, South Carolina just minutes ago … when WWE legend Rey Mysterio

Medina Spirit has been stripped of his 2021 Kentucky Derby title … officials announced Monday the horse has been officially disqualified following a hearing last week. In a statement, Kentucky horse racing stewards said Medina Spirit did have the banned substance betamethasone in his blood on race day — a huge no-no — and announced

Play video content TMZSports.com It ain’t Tyreek Hill or Micah Parsons … no, DK Metcalf says he’s the fastest man in the NFL — telling TMZ Sports he’d dust Hill, Parsons and anyone else in the league in a race. The Seattle Seahawks superstar made the claim while touring Nate Diaz‘s Represent headquarters in Fullerton,

Macy Gray’s the latest to try something different with the National Anthem during the NBA All-Star weekend … and yet again, it evoked some would-be chuckles from the players. The Grammy-winning singer did a take on the ‘Star-Spangled Banner’ Sunday ahead of tip-off for the All-Star game, and it definitely conjured up memories of Fergie

Juwan Howard got physical with another coach after his team’s bitter loss in a basketball game … kickstarting an ugly fight. The University of Michigan’s men’s basketball head coach got into it Sunday while shaking hands with the opposing team … the Wisconsin Badgers, who beat Juwan’s Wolverines 77-63 in a hard-fought game. Juwan Howard

L.A.’s Super Bowl celebration deserves a big fat penalty flag … at least according to the infamous “Hollyweed” vandal who says the city screwed up its Hollywood sign overhaul. As you know, the “Rams House” overlay went viral after the big game — mostly because it took forever to complete — and fans were, at

Brian Flores is suing the NFL, but he’ll still be getting paychecks from the org. in 2022 … ’cause the ex-Miami Dolphins head coach has been hired to join the Pittsburgh Steelers coaching staff. As we previously reported, Flores is in the middle of a messy legal battle with the NFL … claiming its hiring

The NBA All-Star Celebrity Game had challenges Friday night … because there was a major distraction in the crowd — and her name is Megan Fox. It must’ve been super hard for some players to concentrate as Megan cheered on her fiance Machine Gun Kelly, who played on Team Walton in the Ruffles NBA All-Star

Warriors forward Draymond Green‘s L.A. house was ransacked during Super Bowl weekend … and over $1,000,000 worth of stuff — watches, jewelry, and other property — was stolen, TMZ Sports has learned. Law enforcement sources tell us 31-year-old Green — who attended Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles — came home later

Play video content TMZSports.com Four stranded Rams players who badly needed a ride to LAX following the Super Bowl parade on Wednesday caught a lift from a generous fan … and they rewarded the guy for the gesture with nearly $1,000!! TMZ Sports has learned … just after the Rams’ parade settled down at the

No, Patrick Mahomes did NOT just ban his fiancée and own brother from attending his games next season … ’cause TMZ Sports is told a report saying so is a load of crap. A wild rumor started making rounds on social media Friday … claiming the Super Bowl champ sat Brittany Matthews and Jackson down

Shanna Moakler says she’s not trying to get with Lamar Odom … despite flirting with him on “Celebrity Big Brother” and upsetting her boyfriend in the process. Shanna, who was recently evicted from the ‘CBB’ house, tells TMZ … she’s not interested in Lamar, romantically or in any capacity — but she understands why her

Cancel Saturday’s main event and give Joaquin Buckley the W … ’cause TMZ Sports has learned viral D.U.S.T. self-defense star, Commander Dale Brown is cornering the UFC star at Fight Night. And, let’s be honest … he ain’t losin’ with Commander Brown by his side. The soon-to-be 14-4 MMA fighter recently hit up Brown —

Eric Dickerson says one of the first steps the NFL needs to make following the Brian Flores lawsuit is to hire a new, Black commissioner. The Rams legend explained to OSDB at L.A.’s Super Bowl parade Wednesday that he truly believes that change at the top could lead to more Black coaches in the league.

Play video content TMZSports.com Rams fans are going to love this … Von Miller tells TMZ Sports both he AND Aaron Donald will return to Los Angeles next season … promising that they’re going to “run that s**t back!” Von made the proclamation while leaving the team’s Super Bowl parade on Wednesday afternoon … saying

Play video content TMZSports.com L.A. Rams receiver Van Jefferson says he’s still brainstorming with his wife over what they’ll name their Super Bowl baby … telling TMZ Sports it could either be Wynn or Miles!!! Remember, Van’s beautiful wife, Samaria, was stretchered out of SoFi Stadium DURING Super Bowl LVI … and gave birth to

It’s over between Aaron Rodgers and Shailene Woodley — the power couple has called off their engagement after less than 2 years together. The 38-year-old NFL MVP and actress, 30, have reportedly ended things for good … months after they were rumored to have split The couple started seeing each other shortly after the quarterback’s

Play video content TMZSports.com The hilarious feud between Usain Bolt and Tyreek Hill is nowhere near dead yet … the legendary sprinter clowned the NFL player on Sunday, laughing about his effort in a race at the Pro Bowl. Bolt threw the jabs as he was leaving the Super Bowl on Sunday … telling TMZ

People are trying to turn the Hollywood sign into an homage to the Rams to celebrate their Super Bowl win — but at this rate … it might just stay a jumbled mess come showtime. If you look over yonder toward Griffith Park, you’ll undoubtedly see what’s going on there in the hills — something

Play video content Ja Morant held his sister down on Valentine’s Day, hooking up his younger sibling with a brand-spankin’ new Jeep Wrangler … a car she’s wanted forever! The Memphis Grizzlies star — one of the most electric players in the league — captured the heartwarming moment on video, posting a clip surprising his

Play video content TMZSports.com Is Rob Gronkowski‘s football career over? If it were up to his girlfriend, it certainly wouldn’t be. TMZ Sports spoke with Camille Kostek in Los Angeles over the weekend … and she told us straight up she’s not ready to see Gronk retire just yet. “I would love to watch him

Play video content TMZSports.com The L.A. Rams aren’t the only ones rockin’ big new rings … Mojo Muhtadi just asked his beautiful girlfriend Gracie to marry him — and she said yes!! Mojo, TMZ Sports co-host/professional wrestler/ex-NFL player — wearing sleeves — got down on one knee and popped the question in Savannah, GA on

A Super Bowl ring appears to have come with a big cost for Odell Beckham Jr. … the wide receiver is believed to have torn his ACL during the game — and his 2022 season is now in jeopardy. NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport just reported the news … saying testing on the Rams star’s

Play video content TMZSports.com The Jaguars’ hiring of Doug Pederson just got two thumbs up from legendary Jacksonville running back Fred Taylor, who tells TMZ Sports he loves the move. The former Jag — who played 11 seasons in Duval — said he believes the marriage of Pederson and star quarterback Trevor Lawrence could yield