Ray J got the last laugh Saturday night, defeating Orlando Brown by unanimous decision in a three-round celebrity boxing matchup at Atlanta's State Farm Arena.
The fight, which aired on the Zeus Network, was part of the undercard for the Claressa Shields-Kaye Scott showdown ... and while the matchup had been heavily hyped, the action inside the ring was considerably more entertaining than it was competitive.
The victory gave Ray J a little redemption after his previous bout ended with him being knocked out by Supa Hot Fire at Brand Risk 14 in May. Ray was also hospitalized following that loss.
TMZ Sports caught up with the Hall of Famer and Lakers legend outside "Jimmy Kimmel Live" on Tuesday ... and had to get his thoughts on the big matchup going down on December 25.
Travis Kelce flashed his most important jewelry before his first preseason game of the new season ... and we don't mean one of his three Super Bowl rings.
The Kansas City Chiefs star pulled up to Arrowhead Stadium on Saturday ... strutting into the venue in a black and gold shirt and a pair of shades shielding his eyes.
Honestly, he could have arrived in just his underwear, and Swifties still might not have noticed ... because his left ring finger drew most of the attention.
Dana White's knocking out the biggest UFC conspiracy theory!
It all centers around the massive storm bearing down on the D.C. area before Freedom 250, only to split right before soaking 1600 Penn., saving the historic event, but also sending the internet into a frenzy.
Whispers started flying around Reddit and other conspiracy theory hotbeds accusing the U.S. government of deploying secret military weather-modification tech to clear the skies for the fights.
Ray J and Orlando Brown's much-anticipated fight is going down in just a few hours on Zeus Network ... a must-see matchup you don't want to miss.
Ray and Orlando, who are both making their celebrity boxing debuts on the network, are set to square off Saturday evening at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia, as part of the undercard for the Claressa Shields and Kaye Scott brawl.
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Beef between Ray and Orlando has been brewing for a while now ... and they seem ready to finally settle their differences in the ring.
Atlanta Falcons defensive end James Pearce Jr. just got handed a hefty punishment as a result of his domestic dispute with WNBA star Rickea Jackson ... as the NFL just suspended him without pay for nearly half of the 2026 season.
The news dropped minutes ago via NFL insiders ... with Ian Rapoport noting JPJ will be able to participate in all preseason activities, as the eight-game ban will start on Aug. 30.
Marcellus Wiley's estranged wife Annemarie wants him to pay up ... she's asking a Los Angeles court to order him to start paying child and spousal support ... plus over $200,000 in legal fees amid their nasty divorce proceedings.
Annemarie's legal team submitted the docs Thursday, which were obtained by TMZ ... and she's requested he continue paying for the lifestyle she and their kiddos were accustomed to ... at least while the divorce is pending.
This, she said, included private-school tuition, driving luxury vehicles, living in a fancy home worth at least $7 million, and more.
She did not request a specific amount of support ... but calculated the children's monthly costs alone between childcare, private school, and healthcare are $20,800 per month ... and said the mortgage on their home is another $18,000 per month, bringing just those expenses to around $40,000.
The New England Patriots did it big for Mike Vrabel's birthday ... surprising the coach with one of the team's biggest superfans -- Bon Jovi!!
The Super Bowl champ turned the big 5-1 on Friday ... and while he had a loud 2026 with all things Dianna Russini, the vibes were much better with a celebration at training camp.
Pats owner Robert Kraft led the charge ... enlisting the rookie class to serenade Vrabel with a rendition of "Happy Birthday," with the team mascot, Pat Patriot, standing nearby.
Allen Lazard and his fiancée, Camila Escribens, have called off their engagement and gone their separate ways ... less than a year after having a baby together ... TMZ has learned.
Sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ ... the former New York Jets wide receiver and former Miss Peru have split and are no longer planning to walk down the aisle.
They have an infant daughter, and we're told they already sent out wedding invitations.
Geno Auriemmaisn't buying the latest culture-war freakout surrounding the WNBA!
The legendary UConn women's basketball coach chopped it up with Babcock this week ... and the Hall of Famer chalked up the trans athlete debate as a manufactured non-story, insisting there's nothing to see.
"Well, not to belittle it at all because I don't mean to because listen, you know, people have a right to their opinion. I get it," Auriemma said. "But why are we making a big issue over an issue that doesn't exist?"
Orlando Brown Jr.'s ex-GF, Holly Means, is taking the NFL star to court over property she claims he won’t return ... accusing him of acting out of "anger and spite," ... TMZ has learned.
TMZ obtained court docs filed by Holly -- who claims Orlando has refused to return her belongings since their long-term relationship ended.
Holly says she lived with Orlando and their two kids in his Ohio home until their June 2025 breakup, when she claims he forced her out without notice before she could collect all of her property.
Former boxer Prichard Colón, once a rising star, died after more than a decade battling the devastating effects of a traumatic brain injury suffered in the ring.
He was only 33.
Colón's dad and former trainer, Richard, announced the heartbreaking news on social media, writing ... “Good morning, everyone. I regret to inform you of the passing of my son Prichard from this earthly world. He is now in a better place.”
He continued ... "Thank you for so many years of love and prayers. As much as you can, please keep us in your prayers."
Saucy Santana is sharing his thoughts on the ongoing debate over transgender women competing in women's professional sports ... calling on the WNBA to make a decision.
We got the rapper in New York City and asked him about the possibility of trans women playing in the WNBA ... and he told us, "trans women are women."
We dug deeper and asked whether a trans woman should be allowed to play in the WNBA ... and Santana told us he believes that decision should ultimately be left to the league and its eligibility rules, which aren't clearly defined.
Ryan Lochte's ex-wife, Kayla Reid, is opening up about a painful part of their divorce ... when she discovered a "friend" was allegedly seeing the Olympic swimmer behind her back.
Kayla -- who filed for divorce from Ryan in March 2025 -- tells People she discovered Ryan's now-fiancée, Molly Gillihan, was both comforting her amid their split but also secretly seeing Ryan ... though Ryan and Molly dispute the timeline.
Ryan's ex-wife filed to end their marriage on March 26, 2025 ... and Ryan and Molly's anniversary is April 9 -- just a 2-week gap.
Kayla admits she was never best friends with Molly ... but says they ran in the same social circles in Gainesville, FL and exchanged invites to social gatherings. Kayla said she even helped Molly with plans to open a children's café. Plus, she claims she confided in Molly about the demise of her marriage to Ryan in a 90-minute phone call.
Freddie Freeman gave Dodger Stadium a full-blown heart attack Wednesday night.
The Dodgers' first baseman went full Superhero mode in the top of the eighth inning against the Kansas City Royals in L.A., tracking an Isaac Collins popup ... and wound up face-planting into the visitors' dugout.
Freeman had a bead on the ball, which continued to drift further into foul territory ... and he looked ready to snag the ball for the second out of the inning.
The WNBA is blasting "bad-faith efforts" to push a narrative about transgender women competing in the league ... after ex-NBA players Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White claimed they're women and vowed to enter next year's WNBA Draft.
The WNBA held an anti-hate task force meeting Wednesday to discuss trans athletes ... and afterward, a league spokesperson said general managers and presidents came to the conclusion that there "are no immediate eligibility matters affecting the WNBA," adding ... "we strongly denounce the bad-faith efforts to use these topics to demean or marginalize others."
So, it sounds like Enes and Royce won't be entering the Draft after all.
The WNBA noted they will "continue to engage all league stakeholders in the coming weeks and months" and "will approach these important conversations thoughtfully and in alignment with the values of our league."
