John Madden — the NFL coaching and broadcasting legend who’s also the namesake of the famed “Madden” video game franchise — has died, the NFL announced. He was 85 years old. The league said he passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday morning. “Nobody loved football more than Coach,” NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said in a statement

The woman who was arrested for getting violent with an older man on a Delta flight made a smart-aleck remark about Rosa Parks … and it sounds like it triggered the incident. According to new legal docs obtained by TMZ … the arrested air traveler, Patricia Cornwall, a realtor and former NFL cheerleader, was returning

Play video content LeBron James seems to agree with Jay-Z — that no one can stand on the same stage with him for a ‘Verzuz’ — and maybe, just maybe, he feels the same way about himself on a basketball court. LBJ was definitely feeling good Sunday night … rapping along, line-by-line, to Jay’s “Imaginary

Play video content TMZSports.com Magic Johnson says he won’t be tuning in when HBO’s “Showtime” Lakers series comes out … telling TMZ Sports he’s “not looking forward to it.” “Winning Time: The Rise Of The Lakers Dynasty” — starring John C. Reilly, Sally Field and Jason Segel — is a highly-anticipated new drama series that

The Oregon man who blurted out to President Biden, “Let’s go Brandon,” has tried to clarify his remark, saying he was joking, but he’s clearly not apologizing. Jared Schmeck was on a call with the Prez and First Lady on XMAS Eve, and it was super cordial … even jokey. The 35-year-old, former Medford cop

A game-worn Tom Brady jersey that the quarterback wrote “G.O.A.T” on has just hit the auction block — and TMZ Sports has learned it’s so rare, it could fetch over $600,000. Check out the uniform … it’s an all-black Buccaneers kit that Brady wore when he carved up the Atlanta Falcons on Jan. 3, 2021,

Lakers co-owner Jesse Buss just got a whole lot richer — and LeBron James just got a new neighbor — ’cause the youngest of the six Buss siblings just sold his L.A. mansion next to LBJ’s for $10.7 million. Buss put the home on the market in October after buying it in 2018 … and

Play video content President Biden heard what his haters have been saying in code for months now — a “f*** you” jab that one guy had the gall to say right to POTUS’ face, on Christmas Eve no less. JB and the First Lady were making calls to military families and their kids Friday from

LeBron James is playing his hand on COVID, or at least it seems this way … suggesting we’ve gotten a little crazy with panic over contracting the virus. Waiting for your permission to load the Instagram Media. LeBron posted a meme called “Spider-Man Pointing at Spider-Man” … featuring 3 Spidies — one representing COVID, another

Play video content Vanessa and Natalia Bryant have ventured into the world of advertising, and gotta say —  they are one effective duo. Vanessa and her 18-year-old daughter fronted a new Lancome commercial, and for a bunch of reasons, it’s super effective. First of all, they look great — a prerequisite for hawking makeup. Second,

Play video content Caitlyn Jenner Caitlyn Jenner‘s days as an Olympic star have caught up to her in a painful way — in the form of knee replacement surgery. Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ … the decathlon gold medalist went under the knife at Cedars-Sinai in L.A. December 14. We’re told the surgery lasted

7:16 AM PT — Law enforcement sources tell us so far it does not appear alcohol was a factor, but they’re still investigating. Washington Football Team released a statement on the crash … saying, “We extend our deepest sympathies to the family and friends who lost a loved one” They continued, “Our thoughts and prayers

Rachel Bush — wife of Bills star Jordan Poyer — is furious her husband didn’t make the Pro Bowl this season … going on a rant and calling for the NFL to change its ways. “Said it last year, going to say it again lol,” Bush said on Twitter. “Pro Bowl should have the PROS

Play video content TMZSports.com Chill out Laker Nation — Dwight Howard says everything’s gonna be good by the time NBA playoffs come around … telling TMZ Sports, “it’s not about how you start, it’s how you finish!” The Lakers have been struggling so far this season … which has shocked a lot of fans, considering

Robbie Roper — a star high school quarterback from the 2022 class in Georgia — tragically died on Wednesday after complications from surgery. He was only 18. Roper’s family made the devastating announcement via Twitter … saying, “We just wanted to update everyone on Robbie. Robbie just passed.” “He was the biggest joy to our

Famous boxing announcer David Diamante was reportedly critically injured in a serious motorcycle accident this week … but thankfully, he’s alert and in good spirits. Diamante — who’s worked for ESPN, DAZN, Showtime, HBO, the Brooklyn Nets and more — was riding on a street beneath the Brooklyn Queens Expressway when the accident took place,

3:42 PM PT — Masvidal has heard Jake’s offer loud and clear — and he’s shutting it down, calling it “chump change.” Masvidal says if Jake raises the offer to $20 million, then maybe the UFC would consider letting the fight happen. Jorge then makes his own offer to Jake … saying he can come

Wanna live like NFL superstar Khalil Mack?? Now you can — if you’ve got a small fortune layin’ around … TMZ Sports has learned the Chicago Bears pass rusher — who began his career with the Oakland Raiders — is selling his insane hillside mansion in NorCal for $2.88 MILLION. The 3-time All-Pro bought the

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Cole Beasley — who said he’d rather die than get the vaccine — tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday … and is expected to miss at least 10 days before returning to the team. The news became official just minutes ago … with the Bills placing Beasley on the COVID-19/Reserve list.

Kurt Warner was looking like he was ready to go into orbit during the Cleveland Browns vs. Las Vegas Raiders game on Monday … and naturally, Twitter couldn’t get enough of it. The Hall of Fame QB was looking extra warm in the booth for NFL Network — rocking a metallic silver puffer coat while

Horrible news … Raiders linebacker Will Compton says his mom tragically died just hours before Las Vegas’ game against the Browns. “I am heart broken to let you know my mom suddenly passed away last night,” Compton said in a statement on his social media page just before the Cleveland-Raiders kickoff on Monday. “I am

The feds say a New Jersey man copped to impersonating a New England Patriots player as part of an elaborate scheme to obtain and sell Super Bowl rings engraved with Tom Brady‘s name. Federal prosecutors say the man behind the scheme is 24-year-old Scott Spina … and he’s struck a deal with the authorities, pleading

Play video content TMZSports.com MMA legend Chael Sonnen was hit with 5 battery citations after allegedly getting in a brawl at a luxury hotel in Las Vegas, TMZ Sports has learned … and we have video of the MMA star being led away in handcuffs. Law enforcement sources tell us the 44-year-old fighter was detained

Play video content @bispennn / Twitter Everyone says they hate the ‘Island Boys’ — the Florida twins behind that train wreck of a TikTok “song” — and it turns out lots of those haters were waiting for the boys in the crowd at Jake Paul‘s boxing match. The brothers did NOT get a warm welcome

Play video content TMZ.com Tyron Woodley is NOT retiring despite getting knocked out by Jake Paul … telling TMZ Sports he plans to fight several times next year. We talked to the 39-year-old UFC legend at Amalie Arena in Tampa after he was KOd by Paul in the 6th round of their rematch fight …

Jake Paul is only 24, but he’s suffering from memory loss and slurred speech, and it’s largely because of boxing — and it could get even worse with tonight’s fight. Jake appeared on “In Depth With Graham Besinger,” and talked about something boxers rarely discuss when they’re still in the game — how boxing messes

Tiger Woods is back to playing pro golf again — this after his nasty car wreck — and he’s doing alongside none other than his own … both of whom have some ground to gain. Round one of the PNC Championship is underway Saturday at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club Grande Lakes in Orlando, where TW

Baker Mayfield is getting his wish — Cleveland’s matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders on Saturday has been pushed back ’til Monday … after a crap ton of Browns players tested positive for COVID-19. The league had been dragging its feet all week … insisting it would NOT move the schedule around — even with

Play video content TMZSports.com If you thought Frank Gore and Deron Williams were just gonna spar for a few rounds on Saturday, think again — the NFL star tells TMZ Sports he’s gunning to put a hurt on the ex-NBAer … and come away with the win!! Frank and Deron will both be making their

3:27 PM PT — Great news … Parham says he’s “all good” — posting a thumbs-up picture from the hospital and adding, “You know can’t nothing hold a real one down!” “I appreciate all the love and support from everyone,” the Chargers player said. “It means so much to me and my family to know