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Play video content TMZ.com Ja’Marr Chase‘s early NFL success is no fluke … so says Michael Irvin, who tells TMZ Sports he believes the new Bengals star is a “more talented” wideout than The Playmaker ever was. “Ja’Marr Chase is off the chain, man,” Irvin said of the Cincinnati rookie. Michael told us out in

Sad news in the NFL … replay official Carl Madsen died on Sunday shortly after working the Kansas City Chiefs vs. Tennessee Titans game in Tennessee. He was 71 years old. The NFL announced the tragic passing on Monday — with league reporter Tom Pelissero saying Madsen died “while en route home” from the Week

Play video content Richard Jefferson has big beef with a former NBA ball boy … admitting he was a jerk to the guy, but explained it’s all ’cause the man used to stare at his “junk” in the locker room. Jefferson broke it all down in a now-deleted TikTok over the weekend … responding to

Play video content TMZSports.com Rey Mysterio is a WWE legend … but he won’t go down as the best wrestler in the family, ’cause the Grand Slam champ tells TMZ Sports his son, Dominik Mysterio, will actually be better than him! We talked to the 46-year-old wrestler ahead of the 30th season of Raw, premiering

Megan Thee Stallion‘s entourage might need to learn the rules of the road track when it comes to media etiquette at a Formula 1 event — at least according to this driver-turned-reporter. Check out this interaction between Sky News’ Martin Brundle (an ex-racer himself) and Meg, whom he bum-rushed while she and her posse were

Jason “Mayhem” Miller, troubled MMA fighter, has been charged with 2 felonies — assault and battery — for his alleged involvement in a bar fight where he’s accused of breaking another man’s ribs, TMZ Sports has learned. We broke the story … 40-year-old Miller was allegedly involved in a brawl outside a San Fernando Valley

Play video content TMZSports.com Jon Gruden‘s time in the NFL could be over for good … so says Nate Burleson, who tells TMZ Sports he’s “not sure” if the league will ever take the coach back. Less than two weeks after the 58-year-old stepped down as head man of the Las Vegas Raiders due to

Chuck Liddell has been granted a temporary restraining order from his estranged wife, Heidi, TMZ Sports has learned … in addition to temporary primary physical custody of their kids. This just days after the 51-year-old UFC legend claimed his wife roughed him up at their family home. A judge in Los Angeles signed off on

You’ve heard of iced-out chains, watches and teeth … but how about a freakin’ iced-out STEERING WHEEL!?! MLB rising superstar Wander Franco — the former top prospect in baseball — is bringing new meaning to car customization … by copping a brand new Mercedes Benz AMG GLE 53 — with a steering wheel decked out

K.C. Chiefs star Frank Clark has been hit with another gun charge … this stemming from his June arrest where he allegedly drove around with an uzi in his car. TMZ Sports broke the story … Clark was pulled over in L.A. back on June 20 for a routine traffic violation, when cops say they

The Phoenix Suns are looking to get ahead of a potentially damning report of racism, sexism and sexual harassment within the organization … alleging the claims are “completely baseless.” The statement comes shortly after NBA insider Jordan Schultz claimed a “massive story” accusing team owner Robert Sarver of several incidents of misconduct was looming. Before

Ben Simmons is NOT persona non grata in the Philadelphia 76ers locker room … ’cause teammate Tobias Harris says the team will welcome the All-Star back with open arms when he’s ready to go. The 25-year-old — who demanded a trade earlier this year — spoke with coach Doc Rivers and teammates Friday morning …

Play video content TMZSports.com The Philadelphia Sixers need to trade Ben Simmons ASAP, so says Charles Barkley … telling TMZ Sports it has to happen now that the All-Star is acting like a complete “jerk” around his team. Simmons was suspended for the team’s season opener on Wednesday after 76ers head coach Doc Rivers kicked

Knicks star Julius Randle was just slapped with a $15K fine for tossing the basketball into the stands, in celebration, after NY downed the rivals Boston Celtics in a double-OT thriller. The game went down Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden … and Randle played out of his mind, dropping 35 points, 8 rebounds, and

A 20-year-old Tufts University lacrosse player has died … after she tragically choked during a hot dog eating contest over the weekend. Madelyn “Madie” Nicpon — a junior on the Jumbos’ lax squad — was participating in a competitive eating event off-campus on Saturday when something went horribly wrong. According to The Journal News …

Play video content TMZSports.com Charles Barkley says there’s no bad blood with Kenny Smith after their passionate debate over Kyrie Irving‘s refusal to get vaccinated … telling TMZ Sports everything’s cool between them. We talked to Chuck outside LAX on Wednesday … and asked the Hall of Famer if he was beefin’ with The Jet

Tragic news from Conor McGregor — the UFC superstar’s beloved dog, Hugo, has passed away. Conor gave a heartfelt goodbye to his four-legged friend minutes ago … saying, “So heart broken to say my dog Hugo has passed away.” McGregor reflected on the memories he shared with the mixed-breed for so many years … dating

WWE legend “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan is hospitalized, and needs emergency surgery, his wife announced on Wednesday. Hacksaw’s wife, Debra Duggan, announced the troubling news on social media, writing “Back where we don’t want to be. Please pray for Jim and his doctors as he has emergency surgery this morning. Thank you” Some of the biggest