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Play video content TMZSports.com Barstool Sports president Dave Portnoy ain’t fazed by going up against a 4-time major winner on Tuesday … telling TMZ Sports he’s gonna whoop golf superstar Brooks Koepka‘s ass on the links — for charity!!! El Pres is facing off against Brooks (who will be playing left-handed) in a $250,000 match

Play video content TMZSports.com If Cam Newton were vaccinated, he would still be the New England Patriots’ starter … so says NFL Network star Kyle Brandt. “I’ll tell you right now,” the “Good Morning Football” host told Harvey and Babcock on “TMZ Live” this week, “I think Cam Newton would be the starting quarterback of

Former wrestling star Daffney Unger died from an apparent gunshot wound to the chest … according to a police report obtained by TMZ. As we reported, Daffney was found dead Thursday after she appeared on her IG Live the night before in what appeared to be a suicidal state, stating … “Do you guys not

Naomi Osaka had a disastrous match Friday … repeatedly losing her composure and ultimately losing her U.S. Open match … and she says her future in tennis is now uncertain. Naomi Osaka expressed her frustration with some racket smashing as the second-set tiebreak got away from her #USOpen pic.twitter.com/eYLXgt6GXO — Meredith Cash (@mercash22) September 4,

Play video content TMZSports.com Conor McGregor, Daniel Cormier and Amanda Nunes have held UFC titles in 2 divisions … but a 3-division champ — that’s never been done — at least not yet. That’s exactly what 28-year-old UFC star Darren Till tells TMZ Sports he’s trying to do. “For me, I’m chasing something totally different.

Johnny Bench says he’s tested positive for the coronavirus and will not be able to attend the upcoming National Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony. The Cincinnati Reds legend announced Friday on social media he was battling the virus despite being vaccinated. 73-year-old Johnny, a Hall of Famer himself, says he’s bummed to miss out

Former longtime NFL player David Patten has died at 47 years old … after he was involved in a motorcycle accident on Thursday, TMZ Sports has confirmed. Law enforcement tells us the crash happened around 9:45 PM … and Patten was pronounced dead on the scene. Police say Patten — on his motorcycle — “traveled

Play video content TMZSports.com No, Tyron Woodley did NOT get screwed over by the judges on Sunday … so says Mike Tyson, who tells TMZ Sports Jake Paul was the clear winner of the epic boxing match. The split decision in favor of the YouTube superstar was met with serious backlash on social media …

Play video content TMZSports.com “Finally, you know my name. You see what I’ve done to Edson Barboza. It took me just 2.5 rounds, and if you step inside the Octagon with me, I’m sure I will finish you in 2 [rounds].” That’s rising UFC star Giga Chikadze — 7-0 in the UFC (14-2 overall) —

LaMarcus Aldridge is poised to make a big return to the hardwood — the 7-time All-Star has received medical clearance to play in the NBA again … this, after retiring due to a health condition. Remember, the 36-year-old abruptly retired in April … after he experienced an irregular heartbeat following a game against the L.A.

Play video content Greg Rousseau has yet to play a down in the NFL … but he’s already winning in his rookie season — ’cause he just surprised his mom with a new car, and she loved it!! The Bills’ first-round pick hit up Northtown Jeep in the Buffalo area to gift his mother with

What will Mark Davis‘ new mega-mansion have in common with his Las Vegas Raiders team’s practice facility and stadium??? They’ll ALL look alike … this according to records obtained by the Las Vegas Review-Journal, which show Davis is building a $14 MILLION crib that’ll resemble his team’s current Vegas building!!! According to the report, the

Joel Embiid does NOT want Ben Simmons shipped out of Philly — despite the fact the star PG had a horrific postseason and reportedly wants to be traded — saying the All-Star duo can win a ‘chip if they stay together. “I love playing with Ben. Stats don’t lie. He’s an amazing player and we

Play video content TMZSports.com Patriots legend Deion Branch says Bill Belichick actually HELPED Cam Newton by cutting him Tuesday … explaining to TMZ Sports the move will now allow the QB to find a starting job elsewhere. Branch’s logic is simple … he says if Newton had stayed in New England, he would’ve warmed the

Play video content Cleveland Browns Malik McDowell — a 2nd round pick out of Michigan State in 2017 — is gunning to make the most of his second chance at being an NFL player … saying he’s in the “best place” he’s been in a long time. Of course, 25-year-old McDowell has yet to play

Ric Flair‘s barbed wire bat — the one he used to smash and bloody Mick Foley‘s face at SummerSlam in 2006 — just sold for nearly $20K at auction. TMZ Sports has learned the Lucille-like bat, which was on the block at Goldin Auctions, was bid on 17 times … and ultimately raked in $19,680.

Jay Cutler might be having problems playing the field after splitting with Kristin Cavallari, but she’s doing just fine … TMZ’s learned she’s dating a big country star. According to our sources … Kristin and singer Chase Rice have been seeing each other for about 2 months now, though we’re told it’s pretty low-key and

Jake Paul just beat future UFC Hall of Famer, Tyron Woodley via a split decision victory — and then the fighters seemingly agreed to a rematch in the ring. 24-year-old Paul fought a good fight … and was the more active fighter over the 8-rounds. Woodley had his share of positive moments … stunning Paul

Jake Paul went from boxing to playing tonsil hockey after his big win over Tyron Woodley … with the fighter sharing a sexy makeout with his girlfriend, Julia Rose!!! The 24-year-old was all smiles following his split decision dub over the ex-UFC champ … hitting up Barley House in Cleveland shortly after taking care of

Play video content TMZSports.com Adam “Pacman” Jones says he belongs in the Hall of Fame on either the 1st or 2nd ballot … telling TMZ Sports he believes he was a better special teamer than Devin Hester. The former Tennessee Titans superstar made the claim to us before his big Rough N’ Rowdy fight last

Play video content TMZSports.com Tyron Woodley is going to lose to Jake Paul — IF you listen to the oddsmakers — who are DEAD WRONG, according to UFC star Michael Chandler, who tells TMZ Sports his college wrestling teammate is going to drag the YouTube star to a place he’s never been. We spoke to

Just when we thought it was dunzo, Khloe Kardashian and Tristan Thompson hit the town together Saturday night, signaling they could be back together … MAYBE. Khloe and Tristan hit up the birthday party of LeBron James’ wife, Savannah … who turned 35 Friday. The party went down at The Classic Cat restaurant in WeHo.

This week’s Summer Hot Shots comes from high up in the Hollywood hills where Ella Rose added some color to the landscape in a floral bikini while laying out at an incredible home in Los Angeles. When this model mom isn’t creating fire warnings with her hot hilltop photos, Ella Rose loves to get lost

Play video content TMZSports.com Still don’t know who’s gonna win the big Jake Paul vs. Tyron Woodley fight?? Here’s a last-minute prediction from one of the greatest EVER — Mike Tyson — who tells TMZ Sports he’s going with the Problem Child on Sunday night!! Tyson — who’s tight with Jake — has openly been

Play video content TMZSports.com L.A. Clippers rookie Jason Preston has made his first big purchase after becoming a pro baller … and it’s not a house or a car — but a new iPhone!! The 22-year-old former Ohio Bobcats star was the Clips’ #33 overall pick in the NBA Draft last month … which secured

Play video content TMZSports.com Usain Bolt isn’t mincing words, flat-out telling TMZ Sports that Tyreek Hill can NOT beat him in a race … and he’s fully willing to prove it on the track!! And, he’ll even risk one of his 8 Olympic gold medals. We spoke to the 35-year-old track legend — the fastest

Kendall Jenner and Devin Booker are full steam ahead as they try to make out on every stretch of sea in Italy … and this time the PDA is going down off the Amalfi Coast. The supermodel and the NBA star took their yacht to Positano to kick off the weekend, with Kendall showing off

Philip Rivers‘ career as a high school football coach is off to a good start after his team DESTROYED their opponent in the season opener … and the ex-NFL star was STOKED. Of course, the 39-year-old took over as football coach at St. Michael Catholic in Fairhope, AL in January after ending his 17-year NFL

Play video content TMZSports.com Interesting conversation with Jake Paul … who did his best to channel Mike Tyson when talking to TMZ Sports, threatening to eat Tyron Woodley when they fight this Sunday. “I might eat this man. I might eat this man on television.” Yes … serious shades of Tyson vs. Lennox Lewis and

Play video content Uncut with Jay Cutler/PodcastOne Jay Cutler admitted he hasn’t had much fun dating since his split with Kristin Cavallari … explaining that getting back into the scene has been “hard as hell.” The ex-NFL star made the revelation on his “Uncut with Jay Cutler” podcast this week … saying straight-up that “meeting