Athletes

Shots fired between Megyn Kelly and Dave Portnoy ... they're locked in a social media scrap over Caitlin Clark's stance -- or lack thereof -- about transgender athletes in women's sports.

Here's the deal ... the WNBA superstar got feisty with a reporter who asked her thoughts on teammate Sophie Cunningham's controversial comments against "biological men" competing against young girls in sports. Basically, Caitlin gave a non-answer and, when pressed, told the reporter to kick rocks.

Megyn, the ultra-conservative media personality, blasted Caitlin as a "coward" for dodging the question ... and in rode Portnoy to defend CC ... saying, "Absolute moron/idiot to call Caitlin a coward for this answer. 1st of all, you don't even know how she feels on this issue and more importantly, she doesn't owe it to you or anybody else to be your political talking point."

UFC fighter Allan Nascimento, who just fought in June, is dead ... the promotion announced Monday afternoon, shocking fans.

He was only 34 years old.

The UFC says Nascimento was located after suffering a medical emergency overnight ... and despite the best efforts of first responders, Allan couldn't be saved.

"This morning, Monday, August 3rd, our beloved flyweight fighter, Allan Nascimento, was found unresponsive after suffering an apparent heart attack in his sleep," the official statement reads.

Think again if you envisioned a controversy-free final season for Aaron Rodgers ... 'cause the 4x NFL MVP just destroyed Dr. Anthony Fauci on live TV!

The Steelers quarterback joined The Pat McAfee Show on Monday live from training camp in Pennsylvania ... and he went scorched earth on the good doctor after pleading the Fifth more than 100 times in a Senate hearing last week.

Asked about his mindset heading into his last dance, Rodgers didn’t miss a beat.

Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner were honored at Sunday's Los Angeles Dodgers game ... and their son, Jake, and daughter, Romy, threw out the ceremonial first pitches.

Jake and Romy walked out to the mound in their custom "Reiner" Dodgers jerseys ... and they hugged after throwing their baseballs.

Rob, a lifelong Dodgers fan, was honored before the game in an emotional tribute.

Jake had previously written in a heartbreaking post that he and and his father shared love of the Dodgers -- and he wouldn't be able to set foot in Dodger Stadium without thinking about him -- so this was definitely a fitting way to honor his memory.

Jerry Jones says Tony Romo has spent his whole life getting back up after taking hits ... and he's confident the former Cowboys QB will do it again following his OWI arrest.

The Cowboys owner said in an interview with KDFW FOX 4 he's been talking with Romo and remains firmly in his corner ... praising his character, family, and ability to handle adversity.

"Do you think Tony Romo knows how to get up when he gets knocked down?" Jones said ... before adding, "Absolutely, that's one of his greatest attributes ... this is something that he will work through."

Wedding bells are ringing for Donovan Mitchell and Coco Jones ... the Cleveland Cavaliers superstar and Grammy-winning R&B singer are officially husband and wife!!!

The happy couple tied the knot Saturday in front of their closest family and friends ... and judging by the first photos and videos from the celebration, the reception is already an unforgettable party.

Coco absolutely stole the show in a stunning reception gown paired with a flowing veil, while Donovan cleaned up in a sharp cream-colored tux that had him looking every bit the groom.

Maren Morris just revealed some more details about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding vows!

The country crooner told PEOPLE in an interview published Saturday that their vows gave "a closer look into their love for each other and their sense of humor."

We previously told you their personal vows were written in little books and lasted about 20 minutes each ... and the pop superstar's sweet words made the NFL star break down in tears!

Former NFL player Patrick Murtagh and his partner, influencer Hannah Orval, have announced the loss of their first child together.

The couple announced the sad news on Instagram Friday, revealing their baby boy, Meelo Michael Murtagh, was born early and "sleeping." They went on, "he will forever be the biggest missing piece of the rest of our story. to be a family for even just for a day was irreplaceable."

Hannah added, "childbirth, I would do it over again every day in every lifetime to meet him."

Jakob Butturff, an 8-time professional bowling champion with the PBA, has died suddenly, the association announced.

PBA Commissioner Tom Clark revealed he died "unexpectedly" Friday and remembered him as "one of the most unique players in PBA history." A cause of death was not given.

Tom's statement went on, "Fans marveled at his delivery, as he rode a wave of strikes into becoming a top player in the sport, capable of winning at any time, in any event. Jakob was kind, he was respectful, and he was a champion. He will never be forgotten."

Nikki Bella says her love life is down for the count these days ... joking she's become "like a nun" after taking a time out from being intimate with other people as she focuses on her busy schedule.

The pro wrestler opened up about her dating life to Us Weekly ahead of this weekend's WWE SummerSlam, noting ... "I'm pretty much like a nun at this point. Super celibate. I should just put on a ring."

She added, "I wish I was out there getting wild. I just don’t have energy for it."

Nikki is certainly a busy woman -- she unretired from WWE this year, has a wine company and podcast with her twin sister Brie, and is a single mom to 5-year-old Matteo, whom she shares with her ex-husband, Artem Chigvintsev.

Adrien Broner is firing back at his alleged sexual battery victim … claiming her "one-sided" lawsuit is full of "unproven allegations" ... TMZ has learned.

The boxer's lawyer, Richard L. Cooper, tells TMZ ... "We are aware of the civil complaint that has been filed. Mr. Broner unequivocally denies the allegations and intends to vigorously defend himself in court."

Adrien's lawyer said he was confident the facts and evidence will show the claims are without merit. He asked that the public not jump to conclusions and wait for the outcome in court.

Bebe Rexha and NBA star Jordan Clarkson are raising eyebrows after spending a packed Monday together in New York City ... starting with an art session and ending the night at a Vogue bash.

Photos posted by New York Vintners show Bebe and Jordan getting creative alongside artist Leopoldo Gout. In one shot, Jordan strikes a playful pose in front of a massive, brightly colored abstract painting as Bebe smiles behind him.

Another photo shows the trio posing with the finished artwork. Jordan towers over Bebe and Leopoldo with his arm around the singer, while the artist holds up a paint-covered hand.

Tony Romo's seemingly been punished from his TV gig after his Operating While Intoxicated arrest ... with CBS Sports telling TMZ Sports the former quarterback is "on leave" until further notice.

The update comes just over a week after Romo was arrested in Wisconsin after officers suspected him of driving drunk behind the wheel.

The NFL season kicks off in September ... so it's unclear if Romo -- who joined CBS as its lead analyst in 2017 -- will return from leave before Week 1. The network enlisted future Hall of Famer J.J. Watt to replace the former Dallas Cowboys star in his absence.

Ex-NBA star Paul Pierce is fighting his ex Princess Santiago's plea for a massive monthly child support check -- claiming his income is about to drop drastically this year, TMZ has learned. 

Paul filed court docs opposing his ex's request for $30K per month in child support, plus another $100K for legal fees in the case. 

In his filing, Paul points out he hasn't played in the NBA since 2017 … and does not earn like he used to. His career earnings were over $200 million.

Rampage Jackson just put a Jackass alum to sleep ... and the Zzz inducing rear-naked choke was all captured on video!

The stunt was all part of an upcoming extreme reality series called Sports Hurts -- starring Poopies and YouTube creator Houston Jones -- as the guys experience some of the most painful moments in sports.

Cue Rampage, 'cause what hurts more than MMA?!

7/31, 7:51 AM PT -- A source close to Marilyn tells TMZ ... she disputes those portrayals and contends they are false, misleading, and intended to damage her reputation while diverting attention from her allegations of harassment and emotional distress. She maintains that these publications do not accurately reflect the events as she experienced them.

Tari Eason is asking for a domestic violence restraining order against his ex ... telling the court she punched him in the face and destroyed some of his designer clothes with bleach.

The Houston Rockets star filed a petition, obtained by TMZ, on Thursday ... and he's asking for protection from 32-year-old Marilyn Maritza Melo Rodriguez, who he describes as someone he "used to date."

Tari claims one of Marilyn's friends called him to "tell me that she would 'break both of my legs' and 'kill me'" ... alleged threats he said made him fear for his life.