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O.J. Simpson secretly believed he owed his freedom to Mark Fuhrman after his acquittal in his famous 1995 double murder trial -- while also thinking the then-LAPD detective was a total racist, according to The Juice's attorney.

Malcolm LaVergne, OJ's longtime lawyer and executor of his estate, tells TMZ ... "Privately, O.J. was very thankful for Mark Fuhrman because Mark Fuhrman blew up the case for prosecutors" during O.J.'s 1995 trial for the savage murders of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and Ron Goldman, in Los Angeles. LaVergne pointed out O.J. saw Fuhrman as his "get out of jail free card."

As we first reported, Fuhrman died from throat cancer Tuesday in Idaho, where he moved after retiring from the Los Angeles Police Department in August 1995.

LaVergne also said O.J. didn't care much for Fuhrman, viewing him as a racist after his repeated use of the n-word was revealed during the O.J. trial.

Brock Lesnar pulled a Tom Brady at "WWE Raw" on Monday -- the Beast Incarnate "unretired" and got revenge on Oba Femi just weeks after seemingly ending his career at WrestleMania ... but the iconic moment wasn't without issue.

The chaos unfolded at First Horizon Coliseum ... as Lesnar attacked Femi at the start of his open challenge, hitting his foe with several F-5 finishers as payback for the loss he suffered in Las Vegas last month.

After the last painful move, Lesnar sat next to a wincing Femi ... and his positioning might've had something to do with the fact he busted his jeans wide open during his brutal beatdown, exposing his undies in the process.

Ex-UFC star Diego Sanchez and his wife, Teresa Tapia, divorced weeks before he avoided prison time in his criminal case, TMZ has learned.

Teresa filed a petition for divorce on February 16, 2026, citing “irreconcilable differences” and said there was no hope for a reconciliation.

The paperwork listed the date of marriage as December 20, 2024. The exes reached a settlement agreement, which stated they started to live separately in April 2025.

Philadelphia Eagles star quarterback Jalen Hurts was NOT at the wedding of his longtime friend and current NFL teammate A.J. Brown, TMZ has learned.

Sources close to the situation tell TMZ that despite knowing each other for years and playing on the same team ... we're told Jalen didn't make the lavish beachside ceremony. However, it's unclear if he was invited.

Jalen's absence is interesting on a number of levels. He's known A.J. since high school and is the godfather to A.J.'s daughter, Jersee. Jalen tried to recruit A.J. to Alabama to play together in college, and pushed hard for the Eagles to acquire him a trade. But after 4 years together in Philly, there are rumors of a rift.

Brandon Clarke's fiancée Amber Lorraine is mourning his heartbreaking loss ... revealing the two were preparing to get married before his sudden death last week.

Amber shared an emotional tribute to Instagram Sunday alongside a series of photos and a clip including Brandon getting down on one knee -- admitting that the day he proposed was the happiest day of her life ... and she has no idea how to move forward without him.

In the lengthy caption, Amber called Brandon her soulmate and opened up about the life they were building together ... saying they were supposed to marry soon, start a family, and eventually live somewhere where they could be surrounded by animals and a garden.

Caitlin Rance is shutting down the chatter after getting spotted with pal Sarah Jane Ramos’ ex, Dak Prescott -- making it crystal clear she’s still flying solo.

In a post on her IG Story, Caitlin joked alongside a friend that now felt like the perfect time to remind everyone she’s single ... even pointing out she’s got a very active Raya profile.

We obtained video of the trio dining grabbing a bite out at a Mexican restaurant in Texas Saturday ... seemingly around the same time Caitlin took to Instagram to clear her name, as they are seen wearing the same preppy fits.

The clarification comes after Caitlin -- who’s friends with both Dak and Sarah Jane Ramos -- attended a Pro Bull Riders event in Fort Worth, Texas Friday alongside the NFL star with eyewitnesses telling TMZ the vibe looked a little more than friendly.

Tyson Fury’s daughter Venezuela Fury had one seriously lavish wedding weekend with her hubby Noah Price -- and TMZ’s got a gorgeous peek inside the big day.

Check out the gallery and clip ... Tyson’s 16-year-old daughter looked stunning in white while arriving at the ceremony on the Isle of Man Saturday -- with umbrellas up as rain poured down around her.

But gloomy skies clearly weren’t killing the vibe ... because Venezuela was all smiles heading into the ceremony -- and so was everybody else.

Ronda Rousey made quick work of Gina Carano in their highly anticipated mixed martial arts fight, forcing her tap out in just 17 seconds.

Rousey returned to the Octagon at L.A.'s Inuit Dome Saturday night after a nearly 10-year hiatus and came storming out of the gate in the first round, tackling Carano to the canvas. 

The MMA star then put Carano in her signature armbar, and that was it, folks. Carano immediately tapped out. After the match, Rousey said she's headed back into retirement to be with her family, ending her 13-2 MMA career on a high note.

Colby Raha, pro motocross rider, is attempting a death-defying jump ... and he walked TMZ Sports through the insane stunt!

Raha, 31, will attempt to break his own world record for highest vertical jump off a quarter-pipe, which is currently 90 feet, gunning to fly 100 feet above one of the most iconic locales on the Las Vegas Strip Sunday afternoon, all to celebrate the grand opening of OMNIA Dayclub & Skybar.

"We're here at the beautiful Caesars Palace fountains, where Evel Knievel and a bunch of other legends jump their bikes, and I'm going to be jumping my motorcycle, going for a world record," Raha told Babcock.

Tyson Fury's 16-year-old daughter grew up super fast ... because she just married her 18-year-old now-hubby!

Several outlets based in the United Kingdom announced the news ... Venezuela Fury and Noah Price tied the knot on the Isle of Man Saturday. Fury wore a wedding dress with a 50-foot train trailing behind her while Price wore a dapper tux.

Le'Veon Bell's moving on from Logan Paul, but he's not going far looking for his next fight ... he's setting his sights on the other brother in the family!

TMZ Sports talked to the former All-Pro running back on Wednesday in Venice Beach, at an event for the Problem Child's Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano headlined card on Saturday ... and we asked him about his fighting career, asking him if he was interested in Jake.

"Yeah, I'd fight Jake," Le'Veon said ... "I think Jake would be more of a match [for me]."

NBA star Miles Bridges' ex-girlfriend, Mychelle Johnson, denied she showed up at one of his games with the intention to mess with his car -- days after being hit with a temporary restraining order, TMZ has learned. 

According to court docs obtained by TMZ, the Charlotte Hornets star's ex scoffed at his claims that she abandoned their kids with a nanny to drive out to his game. 

She admitted she attended his game on March 21, 2026, on Miles' birthday, because a friend of hers had an extra ticket. 

Former NFL defensive end Josh Mauro's cause of death has been revealed ... with officials determining the ex-Arizona Cardinals player passed from an accidental drug overdose.

The California Post reported Mauro died from “acute combined fentanyl, cocaine, and ethanol intoxication," according to an update from the Maricopa County Medical Examiner on Friday. The examiner also ruled the manner of death an accident.

As we reported ... Mauro died last month at just 35 years old, with his father announcing the heartbreaking news in an emotional social media post.

A celebrity wellness guru and MTV personality is standing firm ... after a firestorm of criticism was unleashed when she admitted she doesn't have a license to practice therapy.

Here's the deal ... Cheyenne Bryant, who claims to hold a Ph.D., has been at the center of controversy since she made the lack of a license news known while on Joe Budden's podcast ... leading to scrutiny of her education and qualifications in general.

Now, Cheyenne is pushing back, telling Fox5 DC ... if she believes she's a doctor, then that should be good enough ... 'cause she's done plenty to help people, including Nick Cannon, Cam Newton and Shannon Sharpe.

Another Taylor Swift wedding rumor just dropped ... and this time, her bodyguard might've accidentally been overtly carrying the evidence!

The security guard was spotted in NYC Thursday accepting delivery of a Stella McCartney garment bag and matching tote ... instantly sparking speculation it could be Taylor's wedding dress ahead of those rumored summer nuptials to Travis Kelce.

Only problem? If it really is the dress, he wasn't exactly treating it like priceless cargo -- dragging the garment bag across the floor and even folding it over at one point while hauling it along.