Russell Westbrook wasted no time getting back to work after becoming a Laker — the NBA superstar got in an intense workout in LA on Friday … and he says he’s feeling “great!!!” 32-year-old Brodie — who grew up in SoCal — has been touring his old stomping grounds after the news broke Thursday …

Lamar Odom has been ordered to pay his ex nearly $400,000 … after a judge ruled the former NBA star hadn’t pay a cent of support in over a year. In court docs, obtained by TMZ Sports, a New York judge ruled Odom had stopped making payments to his ex, Liza Morales, in June of

Kris Bryant cried and needed multiple hugs after learning he was being traded out of Chicago … and video of his emotional departure from the Windy City will hit ya right in the feels. The Cubs star was dealt to the S.F. Giants just minutes before Friday’s MLB trade deadline … and when he learned

LeBron James is getting another superstar on his squad … and it ain’t Lola Bunny — Russell Westbrook has been traded to the Los Angeles Lakers in a blockbuster deal!!! The rumors had been swirling for weeks … with many expecting the Lake Show to try and bring in another piece to help the King

Incredibly emotional moment at the 2021 NBA Draft … when commissioner Adam Silver selected the late Terrence Clarke with an honorary pick on behalf of the league. 19-year-old Clarke — a star for the University of Kentucky — was killed in a tragic car accident back in April … just months before he was set

New Orleans Pelicans center Jaxson Hayes — the #8 overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft — was arrested after an alleged violent altercation with police, TMZ Sports has learned … and it apparently got so extreme, the hooper and a cop were taken to a hospital. We’re told law enforcement were called to an

Play video content TMZSports.com Team USA skateboarding bronze medalist Jagger Eaton is spilling the beans on the infamous cardboard beds at the Tokyo Games … telling TMZ Sports they really did SUCK!!! The beds in the Olympic Village went viral leading up to the Games … with many believing airweave’s design was meant to prevent

Positive update from Tiger Woods … the golf star is now putting significant weight on his surgically repaired leg — just five months after the limb was nearly lost in a car crash. El Tigre was seen in Los Angeles this week with his girlfriend, Erica Herman, and while he’s still crutching around and wearing

The NBA’s play-in tournament is back for another year … and ya know who probably ain’t happy about that??? LeBron James. Of course, the additional games were first tested out in the Disney World bubble during the COVID-19 pandemic … and after a pretty successful run, the league brought ’em back for the 2021 season.

The NFL says Deshaun Watson is currently free to practice, workout and even play with the Houston Texans … this despite the QB facing numerous allegations of sexual misconduct. The league made the announcement Tuesday … saying in a statement there are currently “no restrictions” being placed on Watson even though more than 20 female

Play video content TMZSports.com Simone Biles made the right decision pulling out of Olympic competition, ’cause mental health’s more important than winning, so says U.S. gymnastics legend Dominique Dawes. “This young generation of athletes, they are trusting their inner voice and they’re speaking out and they’re saying, ‘I am unhealthy,’ or ‘I’m feeling unhealthier, this

WWE Superstar Roman Reigns knows exactly how to prep for a huge match against John Cena at SummerSlam — hitting the beach with his smokin’ hot wife in Miami!!! Of course, the wrestling legend called out RR just last week … saying he’s coming for the Universal championship belt next month. But, Roman doesn’t seem

Deshaun Watson is open to settling with the 20-plus women accusing him of sexual misconduct — but only if confidentiality agreements are NOT involved … this, according to the NFL superstar’s attorney. The Texans QB’s lawyer, Rusty Hardin, gave an update on his client’s legal battle to ESPN on Monday … saying he’s not opposed

A robot basketball player has made its debut at the Tokyo Olympics — and it turns out, the thing is pretty damn good at shooting baskets … almost scary good. Actually, just scary. Check out this robot that Tokyo officials rolled out Sunday for what appears to be a halftime show during a basketball game

Shaun Weiss, the goalie in the ‘Mighty Ducks’ movies, got all nostalgic celebrating his graduation from a drug court program … chowing down at a diner that’s special to him. Just days after getting his certificate of completion from the D.A.’s Office in Yuba County, CA … we’re told Shaun and his good friend, Drew

Play video content TMZ.com Jonathan Lipnicki is putting his MMA skills to good use … trying to prevent more anti-Semitic attacks from happening in the L.A. area by escorting Orthodox Jews to temple. We got the “Jerry Maguire” star in the Fairfax District near The Grove Friday, where he and fellow actor/martial artist Remi Franklin

Rapper Blueface won his Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship exhibition match Friday night against TikToker Kane Trujillo, but it was anything but a total crowd-pleaser, because one disgruntled fan jumped in the ring swinging … and all hell broke loose. WE GOT AN EVEN BIGGER FIGHT AFTER THE #BOXING EXHIBITION ENDS!@bluefacebleedem throwing BOMBS! See #BKFC19 on

NFL coach Rick Dennison is now no longer a member of the Minnesota Vikings staff … and it’s reportedly all ’cause the guy refused to take the COVID vaccine. Dennison, according to ESPN, recently affirmed his decision to not get the shots … and with the NFL rules making it nearly impossible for coaches to

Justin Bieber and Conor McGregor — “The Biebs” and “The Notorious” — are just a couple of bros having a “proper” breakfast together … shirtless, of course. JB and the MMA star were hanging out in Bev Hills Friday, as McGregor continues to recover from his gnarly leg injury suffered at UFC 264 in his

2:28 PM PT — Proceedings have been pushed to Aug. 2 … after Bauer’s attorney asked for more time to review additional documents in the case. The temporary restraining order against Bauer, meanwhile, will remain in place until at least that court date. A judge is anticipating the proceedings to last as long as three

NFL coach Greg Knapp — who was struck by a car while riding his bike over the weekend — succumbed to his injuries on Thursday, his family announced. He was 58 years old. As we previously reported, Knapp and a vehicle collided on a road in San Ramon, CA. at around 2:49 PM on Saturday

Both Richard Sherman AND cops suffered gnarly injuries during the NFL star’s arrest last week … new police photos, obtained by TMZ Sports, show. In the pics, taken by law enforcement after cops say they were involved in a massive struggle to arrest the NFL player on July 14 … you can see Sherman and

Play video content Beautifulsignature/Shutterstock Deshaun Watson doesn’t look like a guy too concerned about his uncertain NFL future … ’cause the QB hit up a New York hotspot Tuesday night appearing to be as cool as a cucumber, even posing for pics with fans outside the place. The Texans superstar — who’s still being accused

A former media executive for Major League Soccer claims she lost her job for speaking up about racial issues within the organization following the killing of George Floyd … so she’s suing. Karine Travieso, who is Black, has filed suit against MLS along with 2 of her former bosses, alleging she was removed from job

UFC star Sean O’Malley and 6ix9ine made their bromance permanent this week … ’cause Suga let the controversial rapper tattoo his ’69’ logo on him!! The duo had a helluva weekend together in Miami … clubbing, playing softball and eating expensive ass meals out in South Beach. But, while the good times may fade away,

The Larry O’Brien Trophy is coming back to Milwaukee after a 50-year drought — Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks just eliminated the Phoenix Suns to win the NBA championship!! The Greek Freak was nothing short of insane on the court during Game 6 on Tuesday … earning 50 points, 13 rebounds, and 5 blocks. He

Sha’Carri Richardson isn’t competing in the Olympics — but she’s still making it onto millions of TV, phone and tablet screens across the world — thanks to a new collab with Dr. Dre and Kanye West. .@itskerrii doesn’t need you to let her do anything. Scored and edited by @kanyewestFeatured track is “No Child Left

Well, Jalen Hurts is clearly ready for the 2021 season to begin … The Philadelphia Eagles QB was spotted in the gym this month putting on a serious display of strength … deadlifting 620 pounds!!! 620-pound deadlift 6️⃣…2️⃣…0️⃣@JalenHurts is a tank (via @gwrCA) pic.twitter.com/xqrMb0ARSA — B/R Gridiron (@brgridiron) July 19, 2021 @brgridiron It’s unclear exactly

Luke Prokop — a third-round pick in the 2020 NHL Draft — just announced he’s gay … saying in a statement Monday, “I am no longer scared to hide who I am.” The 19-year-old Nashville Predators prospect continued, “It has been quite the journey to get to this point in my life, but I could

The sleeping arrangements for the Olympics have surfaced — athletes will crash on boxes, limit 1 per customer … something honchos apparently don’t want tested with bedroom shenanigans. Check out the beds that have been set up all throughout the Olympic village in Tokyo, where world-class athletes will arrive by the end of next week