NBA legend Gregg Popovich definitely knows ball, but does he know bro code? The former San Antonio Spurs head coach is remarried ... to his assistant coach's ex ... TMZ has learned.
According to a marriage license obtained by TMZ ... Popovich has tied the knot with Mary Barth Budenholzer, formerly known as Mrs. Mike Budenholzer ... who worked very closely with Coach Pop to win 5 NBA Championship rings for the Spurs.
The newlyweds exchanged wedding rings September 16 in Texas ... according to the marriage license filed in Bexar County, TX.
A California college wrestler is dead after he fell near Illilouette Falls at Yosemite National Park.
Santa Rosa Junior College Coach Fred Duerr confirmed that wrestler Ryan George died over the weekend ... according to multiple reports.
Duerr said ... "If you knew Ryan, you know he was one of the most genuine, positive people you could ever meet. He had this way of lighting up a room, making you feel welcome, and bringing out the best in everyone around him."
Woody Harrelson says he's 100% sure his dad and Matthew McConaughey's mom did the deed ... claiming he's got a "definitive confirmation."
The two actors appeared on Travis and Jason Kelce's "New Heights" podcast to promote their new show "Brothers" -- which premiered on AppleTV+ Wednesday.
If you don't know ... the show is inspired by an oft-repeated story the two men tell -- which basically involves Matthew's mom, Kay, saying she "knew" (wink-wink) Woody's dad, convicted assassin Charles Harrelson, back in the day.
1:35 PM PT -- TMZ Sports spoke with the alleged victim, Zul-Qarnain Kwame Nantambu, along with his attorney, Richard Cooper, after news of the plea agreement earlier today.
Zul-Qarnain says that once he decided to forgive AB, prosecutors had no real choice but to cut a deal with the former standout wide receiver.
Antonio Brown's in his Godfather era ... the former NFL superstar is set to take a plea deal in his attempted murder case after prosecutors "made him an offer he couldn't refuse," according to AB's lawyer!
Brown will be in a Miami-Dade courthouse next week, where attorney Mark Eiglarsh says he'll take a deal that will dramatically reduce the second-degree attempted murder charge ... and will allow him to avoid prison altogether.
Former NFL superstar Chris Johnson was once one of the fastest men in football ... but ALS has now forced him to rely on an eye-controlled tablet to speak ... and he needs his family to help with nearly every daily task.
Chris opened up to People about his new life at home, where his wife, Brittany, has served as his primary caregiver for the past 17 months.
He told the outlet ... "ALS doesn't just affect the person diagnosed -- it affects the whole family."
The former Tennessee Titans running back requires breathing support from a CPAP machine and assistance with feeding, changing, and stretching from Brittany and other loved ones.
Former "Amazing Race" contestant Tim Janus, who competed alongsideJoey Chestnut on the show's 30th season, is dead.
Tim, who was known in the competitive eating circuit as Eater X, died Sept. 16 following a cancer diagnosis ... his publicist confirmed to Major League Eating.
He climbed the sport's ranks to eventually become the No. 2 competitive eater in the world ... behind only Joey.
Hayden Panettiere's cause of death has been revealed ... the actress died from fentanyl and several other drugs.
The Greenville County Coroner, in a report obtained by TMZ, ruled Hayden's manner of death as an accident. She was also found to have the following in her system -- Alprazolam (generic Xanax), a muscle relaxant called Methocarbamol, and Quetiapine ... a drug used to treat bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and major depression.
Zion Williamsonsays his relationship with the woman accusing him of rape was nothing more than a consensual "friends with benefits" arrangement ... and he's denying he ever assaulted her ... TMZ has learned.
According to new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, the New Orleans Pelicans star issued a general denial of every allegation in the Jane Doe's complaint and claims she was NOT harmed by him in any way.
Zion says the two never lived together and their interactions were "pleasant and consensual" ... insisting there was never any assault or sexual battery.
Simone Biles says a gang of intruders hit the Chicago home she shared with football player hubby Jonathan Owens and rolled off in her pricey Porsche -- a story she casually dropped while doing her makeup!
The 7-time Olympic gold medalist revealed the burglary story this week, saying burglars gained entry into her and Owens' home in the Windy City and stole her Porsche GTS.
“I feel like I need a new car because during our last few months in Chicago, three men in masks came to our house and stole my Porsche. Stole the GTS,” Biles said. “That’s another story if you guys want to know, I’ll do a story time on that.”
Brittney Griner's estranged wife, Cherelle Griner, is asking the court to consider how rich the WNBA star is when determining support ... TMZ has learned.
Cherelle filed court docs responding to Brittney's divorce petition after 8 years of marriage. During Brittney's detention in Russia, Cherelle was extremely vocal, calling for her release.
In her paperwork, Cherelle listed the date of marriage as June 18, 2018, and the date of separation as July 24, 2026 ... and she said the marriage is "irretrievably broken with no hope for reconciliation."
Aaron Rodgers' ex Mallory Edens is turning his latest love-life confession into free promo for her movie ... using the Steelers QB's own relationship rewind to push her new romantic drama.
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Without naming Aaron, Mallory wrote on Instagram, "My ex is currently on a press tour talking about how he never loved anyone he dated after 2017."
She said that's unfortunate for him, because she's also making the press rounds for a movie inspired by "how down bad I was" -- joking they're now promoting competing narratives.
Ed Sheeran's concert in Philadelphia brought out protesters last weekend ... though that may be small potatoes when compared to the protest that's scheduled near the stadium on Saturday.
Another demonstration is set for this weekend outside one of Ed's concerts at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough ... the very stadium billionaire Robert Kraft -- who allegedly spearheaded an effort among other stadium owners to get Macklemore removed from the tour.
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The Massachusetts Peace Action -- an advocacy group focused on ending the Israel-Palestinian conflict -- is sponsoring the demonstration around the corner from Gillette before Ed's second show at the location this weekend. He's set to play the venue Friday as well.
Sean Sharaf pulled off one of the wildest UFC upsets ever ... and the newfound MMA star says Gable Steveson never saw it coming!
The 33-year-old chopped it up with Babcock just days after flatlining the Olympic gold medalist in 12 seconds at UFC 331 in Los Angeles Saturday night, and Sharaf says Steveson was moving as if he'd already won the fight before a punch was ever thrown.
“He did an [Real American Freestyle] match. He did a wrestling match like the month prior, and that’s when I knew,” Sean said. “He’s in fight camp and he’s going to do another event.”
Sharaf's referring to Steveson's RAF 12 match on August 22 ... less than a month before their fight. Gable won the wrestling match going away, but Sean's point stands ... he wasn't singularly focused on the MMA fight.
Sean was ... 'cause he felt like his UFC career was on the line.
"I was on the chopping block, like, literally, everyone was just like, he even said in his interview, 'He's a sacrificial lamb,' 'He's a coward,' 'He's looking for a way out,' and I'm like, 'Bro, I signed up for this, brother. I signed the contract.' I am definitely going to show up on fight night and I'm definitely here to f****** win."
"That's another lesson, like, bro, you can't underestimate anyone. Like I said, he has two hands, he has two legs, he bleeds red and you can get touched, especially in the UFC."
Of course, Gable was a massive favorite -- somewhere in the ballpark of -2500 -- meaning you'd have to risk $2,500 to win $100. On the other hand, Sean was around +1000 ... wagering $100 would return a $1k profit.
Twelve seconds later, the big dog put the Olympic champ to sleep -- and Steveson was out of the Octagon before they raised Sharaf’s hand.
Check out the full interview with Sean ... how does he feel two days later, what was going through his mind during the knockout punch, does he think he got into Gable's head, and what's next?!
NBA legend Elgin Baylor's family is fighting over his estate, years after his death ... and it's getting nasty.
According to court docs obtained by TMZ, Elgin's daughter, Alison Clayton, filed a petition claiming her stepmom, Elaine Baylor, is withholding information about her inheritance.
Elgin died on March 22, 2021, at 86 ... and Alison said her stepmom, who was with Elgin at the time, didn't let Alison or her brother know their dad had died, and has since refused to reveal any information about the estate.
