Rick Fox is still an enforcer 22 years after retiring from the NBA -- the former hooper and actor was ready to throw hands at a campaign event this week -- after he claims death threats were hurled at him and his manager over a tent.
The chaotic scene was caught on video ... showing Fox -- who is running for office in the Bahamas -- and Carlyle Bethel in a dispute with a man over the placement of their campaign hub.
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At one point, they're told they gotta move their tent elsewhere ... and when Fox asked a question about the guidelines in place, someone clapped back with an aggressive comment.
Larsa Pippen is back on the market ... she and Jeff Coby have split ... TMZ has learned.
Sources close to the former couple tell TMZ ... the breakup actually went down about a month ago, with our sources saying the relationship had run its course and just wasn’t progressing.
We’re also told there’s no lingering connection ... the two aren’t talking or in touch, and for now, Larsa is single.
Sick twist to an already horrible story ... authorities in North Carolina are investigating the burglary of Greg Biffle's home, following his tragic death, as a potential inside job.
Authorities in Iredell County say the suspicious activity started just hours after the December 18 crash in Statesville, NC, which took the life of Biffle, his wife Cristina, his two kids, and three others, with a disturbing email that read, "I heard you're dead, rest in hell," being sent to the deceased driver's inbox, according to WSOC.
Around the same time, investigators say Biffle's banking passwords were changed ... and there was also alleged fraudulent activity on Cristina's Venmo account.
WNBA star Lexie Brown is begging Klay Thompson and Megan Thee Stallion to come forward and say she had nothing to do with their split ... claiming the cheating rumors have gotten so out of hand, she's getting death threats.
The Seattle Storm guard spoke to Fox News Digital about the recent internet chatter about her alleged involvement in the rapper and NBA champ's messy split ... and she's doubling down that it simply wasn't the case.
While Brown said she knows Klay from sharing the same profession, it ends there -- she doesn't even consider him a friend. As for Meg, she's never met her.
Shilo Sanders had a controversial approach to defending his brother, Shedeur ... telling an award-winning journalist to "go make a sandwich" for saying Deshaun Watson should be named the Cleveland Browns' starting quarterback.
The sexist comment came under an Instagram post that reshared Cleveland reporter Mary Kay Cabot's recent take on the team ... when she said it was best if the Orange and Brown went ahead with the former All-Pro as the guy under center instead of Sanders, who started seven games as a rookie in 2025.
Shilo wasn't having any of it ... and resorted to the misogynistic clapback.
LeBron James absolutely unloaded on Rockets' big man, Alperen Sengun, for complaining about a foul during Game 5 on Wednesday ... saying he has no right arguing the call 'cause he's a "soft ass tall guy."
The wild moment went down as LBJ stood at the free throw line with less than six minutes left in the Los Angeles Lakers' loss ... when Sengun appeared to disagree with the officiating.
The New England Patriots' franchise quarterback is speaking out on Mike Vrabel -- Drake Maye says the locker room is standing firmly in their coach's corner amid the Dianna Russini scandal.
The MVP runner-up was asked about the leader of the Pats' sidelines while at a charity event on Wednesday ... and his response is further proof the whole organization is committed to moving forward with 50-year-old Vrabel.
"We're here for coach," Maye told 7News' Jonathan Hall. "We love coach -- what he does for us, what he's done for us this past year, you can't speak into words."
Mike Brown's seat on the New York Knicks' bench is anything but hot, despite whatcha might be reading online -- so says former star John Starks, who tells TMZ Sports the coach is SAFE -- no matter what happens in the playoffs.
We caught up with the former All-Star out in NYC ahead of the Knicks' Game 5 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday ... and asked about reports Brown could be coaching for his job this postseason run.
"No, no, there's nothing there," Starks said. "I know people are looking for something there. But there's nothing there."
Not a great look for "The Traitors" star Rob Rausch -- literally -- 'cause he’s on social media showing off some gnarly injuries after a brutal bike crash.
Check it out ... the reality star’s face was covered in cuts and gashes as he explained a dog ran out in front of him mid-ride -- sending him flying over the handlebars, knocking him out cold and leaving him with a concussion. Ouch.
Our own Jacob is both bold and beautiful, because with a new haircut, he mustered the courage to ask a United States Senator out on a date ... well, sort of.
Jacob ran into Senator Katie Britt Wednesday near her office, and she actually came a runnin' ... because the two have history. Jacob tweeted Tuesday, asking if anyone had a recommendation for a barber, and Senator Britt stepped up and recommended the Senate barbershop.
Jacob went and got a Congressional styling and then ran into Senator Britt, who was more than impressed. She requested a pirouette, so Jacob happily obliged.
Ex-Atlanta Hawks Vice President of Finance Lester T. Jones, Jr. has been sentenced to more than three years in prison ... after embezzling $3.7 million in team money and charging luxurious vacations and jewelry purchases to the company credit card, officials announced.
U.S. Attorney Theodore S. Hertzberg went IN on the 46-year-old former exec on Wednesday ... saying, "Jones turned his dream job as a high-ranking executive for the Atlanta Hawks into an opportunity to steal the team’s funds, purchasing luxury apparel, jewelry, watches, and trips for himself."
“But, for Jones and others who abuse their employers’ trust to embezzle substantial funds, the gravy train’s final destination is federal prison.”
Mike Vrabel isn't under fire everywhere ... the embattled Patriots head coach received an ultra-warm welcome at an event for season ticket holders Tuesday night, with fans making it clear they support him!
The 50-year-old Pats coach walked into a Q&A sesh with diehard Patriots supporters at Gillette Stadium last night and got a standing ovation right off the bat, with fans going crazy for Vrabel, according to Dave Portnoy.
Patriots reporter Mike Reiss MC'd the event and sat next to Vrabel on stage.
If you see Travis Kelce walking around Italy in a pair of high heels at a glacial pace ... it's all thanks to Meryl Streep.
The Kansas City Chiefs superstar got wind of the friendly jab the acting royalty made during "The Devil Wears Prada 2" promo recently ... and long story short, someone's gotta get him some size 14 stilettos stat!!
During an interview about the upcoming flick, Streep said walking on cobblestone in high heels is no joke ... and added, "I'd like to see Travis Kelce do that."
Jen Vrabelappears to be keeping one thing intact amid her husband Mike Vrabel's drama -- her wedding ring.
Check out the pics ... she was spotted Tuesday morning at Salt Lake City International Airport in her first public appearance since cheating allegations involving Mike and NFL reporter Dianna Russini exploded online ... and eagle-eyed observers noticed the ring was still firmly on her finger.
She kept things casual for the outing in a white puffer jacket and blue jeans while making a brief stop at Hip & Humble -- the same boutique where Mike reportedly purchased loungewear for her two days earlier. They have been married since 1999 and share two sons together.
Jeanie Buss is used to watching the Los Angeles Lakers win ... and, now she's looking to bring that winning magic to the city's mayoral race -- throwing all her support behind Spencer Pratt.
According to paperwork filed by Pratt's campaign ... Buss made an $1,800 donation to Pratt for Mayor 2026 just last week.
Buss probably had more than $1,800 lying around in her couch cushions -- remember, she and her family agreed to sell a majority stake in the franchise to Los Angeles Dodgers owner Mark Walter for $10 billion last year -- but, $1,800 is actually the most people are allowed to donate to a political candidate in the race.
IShowSpeed and Chloe Bailey got wet and wild this week in a head-to-head race on an aquatic obstacle course in St. Lucia.
The popular streamer was on tour in the Caribbean when Chloe crashed for a bout of friendly competition ... although it wasn't much of a contest.
IShowSpeed certainly lived up to his name ... breezing through the obstacles. Chloe, however, wiped out pretty early ... and it was all downhill from there.
While the singer was slipping and sliding, IShowSpeed debated leaving her in the dust ... but opted for chivalry, instead, and guided her to the finish line.
