Art LaFleur, famous for playing Babe Ruth in the classic baseball movie “The Sandlot,” is dead. The actor died Wednesday following a 10-year battle with Parkinson’s disease … according to his wife, Shelley. We’re told he died at his home surrounded by his children and Shelley — and although he was in hospice care, Art

Bryce Harper was so overwhelmed by winning the second MVP award of his career on Thursday … he broke down in tears. MLB Network cameras captured the emotional moment … just seconds after the league announced the Philadelphia Phillies star was the recipient of the honor. Bryce Harper is in tears as he accepts his

Ex-NFL player Zac Stacy was arrested in Florida and is currently in jail … just days after he savagely beat his ex-girlfriend in front of their 5-month-old son, TMZ Sports has learned. We broke the story … 30-year-old Stacy repeatedly punched Kristin Evans, the mother of his baby boy in the head multiple times before

Conor McGregor claims it wasn’t Dustin Poirier who gruesomely broke his leg during their trilogy fight … ’cause the limb was “severely damaged” heading into the scrap. The 33-year-old former UFC double champ made the declaration in a series of tweets on Wednesday … saying he knew the leg may give out, but he decided

Play video content Former NFL running back Zac Stacy brutally attacked the mother of his child, punching her in the head before slamming her into a television as their 5-month-old son sat feet away … and the terrifying incident was captured on video. TMZ Sports has learned … the disturbing altercation happened at 30-year-old Stacy’s

Naomi Osaka and Novak Djokovic — 2 of the greatest tennis players alive — are speaking out on the disappearance of tennis player Peng Shuai … who vanished after accusing a powerful Chinese politician of sexual assault. “Hey everyone, not sure if you’ve been following the news but I was recently informed of a fellow

Exciting news for Mitchell Trubisky … the wife of the Bills’ backup QB just announced the couple is having a baby!!! The signal-callers partner, Hillary Trubisky, revealed the two are about to be parents in a sweet post on her Instagram on Tuesday. Waiting for your permission to load the Instagram Media. “Words cannot describe

3:29 PM PT — Sounds like Banchero won’t be punished over Sunday’s incident — at least not yet — he’s in the starting lineup for the Blue Devils as they take on Gardner-Webb Tuesday night. Mike Krzyzewski‘s grandson — a member of the Duke U basketball team — was busted for DWI early Sunday morning

Hundreds of people honored Tina Tintor and her golden retriever, Max — who were both killed in the Henry Ruggs car crash on Nov. 2 — by having a special dog-walking event in Las Vegas this weekend. The “Pack Walk” happened in the Town Square shopping center in Vegas on Saturday — just two days

Alex Rodriguez is quickly learning what NOT to do as an NBA owner — the Yankees legend’s Minnesota Timberwolves were just punished over a team gathering he hosted during the offseason. On Monday, the T-Wolves were fined $250,000 for holding a team event in Miami in September, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. According to a

Vanessa Bryant will have to share some of her medical records with L.A. County — the judge says the documents are fair game because she’s raised the issue of her “emotional distress.” Kobe Bryant‘s widow had sought to block the County from access to her medical records, citing doctor-patient privilege as it relates to her

Play video content TMZSports.com Sorry, Tyron Woodley — that “I love Jake Paul” tattoo was all for naught … ’cause Jake Paul tells TMZ Sports he’s officially slamming the door on giving the former UFC champ a rematch. Of course, Woodley held up his end of a tattoo bet he made with Paul after losing

Play video content TMZSports.com If Lamar Jackson ends up breaking all of Michael Vick‘s records … the NFL legend says he’s just fine with it — explaining to TMZ Sports he’s actually rooting for it to happen. We got the former Falcons and Eagles superstar at LAX just before Lamar took on the Dolphins on

Play video content TMZSports.com The daughter of ex-NBA player Corey Benjamin was involved in another on-court fight just weeks before her viral sucker punch … new video, obtained by TMZ Sports, shows. The violent altercation went down in mid-September in Del Amo, Calif. — just two months before she sucker punched a girl during a

There’s nothing foul about President Biden using the word “negro” when referring to the old baseball league … at least according to the steward of the league, who’s defending and applauding him for saying the word. No doubt you’ve seen the clip of the Prez speaking on Veterans Day at Arlington National Cemetery and flubbing

Play video content TMZSports.com “I feel like we are in grade school and Conor McGregor is following me around trying to pick up my sloppy seconds.” That’s Justin Gaethje blasting The Notorious, telling TMZ Sports Conor McGregor is attempting to fight all the dudes he’s already beaten, and the UFC star thinks it’s pretty comical.

Play video content @nunnbetter_ / Instagram Ya can’t be too cautious about COVID-19, even on your birthday … and Anthony Davis had to remind Russell Westbrook that right before he almost blew all over his cake on Friday … and the moment is hilarious!! Brodie celebrated turning the big 3-3 at Lakers practice … getting

Jim Hayford — Seattle University’s men’s basketball coach — has resigned from his position … after he allegedly used the n-word on multiple occasions. Hayford was initially placed on administrative leave last week … after Stadium Basketball Insider Jeff Goodman reported that the coach had used the racial slur during a scrimmage. According to the

A police investigation into allegations that Dalvin Cook beat up his ex-girlfriend is NOT currently underway … TMZ Sports has learned. Despite domestic violence allegations against the NFL star in a new lawsuit filed by Cook’s ex, Gracelyn Trimble, this week … the Inver Grove Heights P.D. tells us it has not been contacted by

Olympic gold medalist Suni Lee says she was a recent target of anti-Asian hate … claiming she was pepper-sprayed and had racist slurs hurled at her in Los Angeles. 18-year-old Lee detailed the altercation in an interview with Pop Sugar released this week … saying she was waiting for an Uber with her friends —

The Houston Rockets have temporarily axed its “Travis Scott Night” promotion slated for Wednesday night … with the team planning to honor the victims of the Astroworld tragedy in its place. The Rockets were set to hand out 3,000 limited edition Scott-themed shirts prior to their matchup against the Detroit Pistons … but will instead

Play video content TMZSports.com Dalvin Cook is innocent until proven guilty … and NFL Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe says people need to remember that as the Minnesota Vikings running back faces serious allegations of domestic violence made by his ex-girlfriend. As we previously reported, the 26-year-old is accused of assaulting and threatening to kill

A woman claiming to have dated Dalvin Cook throughout the past three years says the NFL star beat the hell out of her in Nov. 2020 … leaving her a scratched, bruised and bloody mess. But the Minnesota Vikings running back is adamant he’s actually the victim … and the woman is now attempting to

Play video content The Pat McAfee Show Aaron Rodgers made it clear Tuesday he’s ready to turn the page following his controversial COVID vaccine comments last week … saying, “I’m an athlete, not an activist.” Just four days after the Green Bay Packers star made waves with his 46-minute, vax rant on “The Pat McAfee

One of the best prospects in the Pittsburgh Pirates’ farm system was so pissed off over being hit by a baseball Saturday — he straight-up charged the mound and attacked the pitcher who threw it. The wild scene all went down in an Arizona Fall League game in Scottsdale … when Bucs outfield prospect Canaan

Eli Manning‘s no J Lo and Shakira … ’cause the New York Giants legend’s infamous “double bird” salute on “Monday Night Football” resulted in 3 pissed-off viewers firing off complaints to the FCC. Remember, EM goofed up on ESPN 2’s “Manningcast” back in September while discussing how ruthless Philadelphia Eagles fans are … claiming he

Play video content TMZSports.com Who’s the greatest Mexican boxer of all time?? It ain’t Julio Cesar Chavez or Oscar De La Hoya … boxing star Ryan Garcia tells TMZ Sports it’s “without a doubt” Canelo Alvarez. We talked to the 23-year-old, undefeated Garcia on the way out of the Canelo fight … and we asked

Play video content TMZ.com Jake Paul went in hard on Zayn Malik Saturday night, calling him a d***head, adding he deserves everything that’s coming to him. Jake was in Vegas, and as he strolled through a hotel lobby he said of Zayn, “He’s a f***ing lunatic. The guy’s a complete asshole.” TMZ broke the story

Play video content TMZSports.com Dana White — an absolute Las Vegas legend — tells TMZ Sports moving to Sin City is not the reason for the Raiders’ off-field woes … explaining bad things happen in every major city. The UFC honcho — who’s called Vegas home for years — told us out in NYC this

Shawn Rhoden, bodybuilding star and former Mr. Olympia champion, has died at the age of 46 years old following a reported fatal heart attack. Rhoden was one of the biggest stars in the bodybuilding world, winning the Olympia in 2018 — the Super Bowl of bodybuilding competitions — defeating 7x Olympia champ, the legendary Phil