J.R. Smith Arrest Cop Unloads On LeBron James ... Blames Him For Luka Trade!

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J.R. Smith got an earful about LeBron James from the cops who arrested him in Texas back in September ... and it came just moments before they slapped cuffs on him!

Turns out NOT every Texan has gotten over the Luka Dončić trade.

Royse City PD officers pulled Smith over on a Texas roadway on Sept. 28, suspecting there was a warrant out for his arrest. While they checked, they Smith step out of his vehicle ... and the chat quickly turned to ball.

Greg Biffle's Estate Crash Victim's Family Fights to Stop Sale of Assets

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Greg Biffle's estate is allegedly being picked apart ... and the family of one of the victims killed alongside the NASCAR star wants a judge to put a stop to it.

According to court documents, obtained by TMZ, a woman named Elena Smith claims those overseeing Biffle's estate have been selling off millions in assets and even giving away his personal memorabilia while wrongful death claims are still pending against the estate.

Smith is the administrator of the estate of Craig Wadsworth, Biffle's longtime right-hand man who also died in the December 2025 plane crash.

Janet Jackson's Fashion Designer Hey JT, There Was No 'Wardobe Malfunction'

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Justin Timberlake has the opportunity to tell the truth about Janet Jackson's infamous "wardrobe malfunction" ... and the truth is the Super Bowl outfit functioned exactly as intended ... so says Janet's longtime fashion designer.

Wayne Scot Lukas joined us on "TMZ Live" Tuesday to discuss Justin's upcoming 4-part documentary series set for release on AppleTV+ in December ... the infamous Super Bowl incident will be a key part of the show, but Wayne says he wasn't asked to contribute, even though he was at the center of it all.

Wayne says JT never apologized to him ... though he claims the "wardrobe malfunction" seriously harmed his career.

San Antonio Spurs Love Triangle Cops Say Erin Journaled About Mental Illness ... Before Taking Her Own Life

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The Texas woman linked to the Eva Longoria and Tony Parker cheating scandal suffered from mental illness and wrote about her struggles in a journal before dying by suicide, according to police.

Port Aransas PD Lt. Joseph Rivas tells TMZ ... Erin Benavides fired a single shot from a revolver and took her own life on October 14 while lying in bed inside her bedroom at her home.

As we previously reported ... Erin allegedly had an affair with Tony back in the day while he played for San Antonio Spurs. Eva reportedly learned of the affair after finding hundreds of texts between Erin and Tony. Erin was married to Tony's San Antonio Spurs teammate Brent Barry at the time ... and it caused both marriages to crumble.

NBA Defends Rwanda Partnership ... After U.S. Senators Raise Serious Concern

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The NBA is standing by its partnership with Rwanda -- after two U.S. Senators asked several uncomfortable questions about the deal -- with the league's answer boiling down to this ... we follow Uncle Sam's lead.

NBA Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum fired back a letter to Senators Jeff Merkley, a Democrat from Oregon, and Marsha Blackburn, a Republican from Tennessee, after they pushed the league to rethink its ties to the East African nation.

The politicians’ beef? Merkley and Blackburn questioned The Association cozying up with a regime known for human rights abuses and alleged war crimes, saying they were "increasingly alarmed" by the marriage. They also accused the government in Rwanda of sportswashing.

San Antonio Spurs Love Triangle Erin Benavides' Cause of Death Revealed

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Erin Benavides -- the woman connected to the Tony Parker/Eva Longoria cheating scandal -- died by self-inflicted gunshot wound ... TMZ has confirmed.

The M.E. noted the full autopsy report won't be released for about a week.

As we reported ... Erin was found dead in her Texas home last month after police performed a welfare check prompted by an alarming text she sent to a friend of her husband.

Ex-WWE Star Eva Marie I'm Single, Not Ready To Mingle

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Former WWE Superstar Eva Marie is single as a dollar bill ... and she tells us she's not currently looking for a man following her divorce.

Eva joined TMZ's "Inside the Ring" podcast and opened up about her dating life ... or lack thereof ... revealing she isn't currently seeing anyone and doesn't even have any prospects on the horizon.

The former "Total Divas" star finalized her divorce from Jonathan Coyle in August 2025 after nearly 10 years of marriage ... telling us she's now focused on herself and everything she has going on.

When asked if she was dating, Eva admitted she wasn't sure how to answer ... explaining that while she could technically say she was, that would require actually going on a date.

Soccer Player Jesus De Miguel Dies After On-Field Collision W/ Goalie Police Launch Investigation

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Tenerife striker Jesús de Miguel tragically died the day after a violent on-field collision with the opposing goalkeeper ... and now authorities in Spain have launched an investigation.

He was only 30.

The deadly play occurred Monday in a game between second-division CD Tenerife and FC Andorra at Tenerife's Estadio Heliodoro Rodríguez López. The contest was tied 2-2 deep in the second-half stoppage time.

De Miguel was chasing a long ball when Andorra keeper Jesús Owono charged out of his box -- all the way to midfield -- and slammed into Jesús, who immediately dropped to his knees, clutching his torso, before falling back, appearing motionless.

LeBron James Wine Not Drink During Game ... Watch The King Take a Sip

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LeBron James' 76ers decimated the Chicago Bulls on Monday ... so much so that he even had time for a mid-game glass of red ... and his wine-sipping moment is on video!!!

The NBA legend ran the floor and ended up behind the basket at one point during the game ... and he grabbed a fan to keep from barreling through him.

LeBron kept him upright ... then grabbed his cup of wine, sniffed, and took a sip.

Former NFL Star Joe Mixon I Flew On Private Jet That Crashed ... I Had The Same Pilots!!!

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Joe Mixon is mourning the nine people who died in a horrific plane crash in Florida ... revealing he flew on the same jet with the same two pilots just weeks before the deadly disaster.

The former NFL running back shared the chilling connection on social media Monday ... saying he was "absolutely devastated" by Sunday's crash and had flown aboard the same aircraft just last month.

"They were incredible professionals and genuinely wonderful people," Mixon wrote of the two pilots, who were among those killed.

San Antonio Spurs Love Triangle Chilling Details From Woman's Tragic Suicide

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Three guns, multiple bullets and a disturbing warning call ... new details are emerging about the death of a woman linked to Tony Parker and Eva Longoria's infamous split.

According to a police report obtained by Page Six, officers found three firearms and multiple bullets inside the Texas home of Erin Benavides, who died by suicide on October 14.

The report also reveals authorities received a call around 7:08 PM from someone saying a woman had threatened to take her own life ... prompting police to respond to the Port Aransas home.

Kai Trump No Love Connection With Miami Kicker!!!

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Kai Trump and University of Miami kicker Jake Weinberg have sparked dating rumors ... but TMZ has learned there's no romance between the two.

A rep for President Donald Trump's granddaughter tells TMZ ... Kai and Jake are just friends and they are NOT dating.

Jake previously played football at Florida State University before transferring to Miami, where Kai is a member of the women's golf team.

PTI's Michael Wilbon Taking 'Indefinite Leave' From ESPN ... Says Not Booze or Gambling Related

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Michael Wilbon is suddenly stepping away from ESPN after two and half decades at the network to deal with "multiple health issues" ... and while he didn't specify the nature of the issues, he made it clear what they're not.

The 67-year-old "PTI" co-host announced the news in a statement to social media on Monday ... and in true form, he put it in sports terms.

"This isn't retirement, but it is a trip to the injured list," Wilbon wrote. "Hopefully not an extended one."

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He's stepping away from both "Pardon the Interruption" as well as his NBA duties for ESPN and ABC.

Wilbon made it crystal clear these are health issues, and not ones related to alcohol or gambling. He even joked he isn't swearing off his now-and then Kir Royale ... while calling the rise of sports betting something he finds "loathsome."

Wilbon also owned up to waiting too long to make the move, despite doctors and people close to him -- Tony Kornheiser included -- seeing worrisome signs in recent years and begging him to take time off sooner. He didn't listen until now.

As one close friend put it to him, "the bill has come due."

Wilbon noted that he's loved sparring with Tony every day for a quarter of a century! He doesn't know how this will play out, but says the goal is to come back feeling much better.

And ESPN is in his corner.

Chairman Jimmy Pitaro said Wilbon has the network's full support, and he's looking forward to welcoming him back whenever he's ready.

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Wilbon made his name at the Washington Post, where he started in 1980, before launching "PTI" with Kornheiser in October 2001. The show just celebrated its 25th anniversary.

The news hits less than a week after Ernie Johnson announced this season will be his last hosting "Inside the NBA" on ESPN ... as now a second voice sports fans listened to for decades steps away, at least for the moment.

Get well soon, MW!

Lions' Jack Campbell Remains In Hospital After Scary Injury ... Team Says 'Indications Are Positive'

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There was a collective sigh of relief around the NFL after head coach Dan Campbell and the Lions delivered a "positive" update on Jack Campbell ... after the star LB went down with a frightening injury on Sunday, laying motionless on the field.

Coach kept it short on Monday when meeting with the media, reporting the prayers are working, and asking everyone to keep them coming ... before attempting to move on to football.

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Fighting back emotions, coach admitted it's been hard for himself -- and his team -- to see such an integral part of the Lions in such a precarious and devastating situation.