Fights

The NHL is catching serious heat after disciplining Tampa Bay Lightning forward Brandon Hagel ... 'cause a lot of hockey fans think the punishment didn’t go nearly far enough.

The league announced Monday it has fined Hagel $5,000 -- the maximum allowed under the NHL’s collective bargaining agreement -- after determining he was the aggressor in an altercation with Buffalo Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin during Sunday's heated matchup.

Notably, Hagel was not suspended … a decision that has sparked plenty of outrage online.

Many fans argued the hit -- which came after Dahlin appeared to disengage from the play -- warranted a suspension instead of what amounts to the league’s standard maximum fine.

Doja Cat is joining the chorus of people slamming Timothée Chalamet over his controversial comments about opera and ballet.

The hip hop star posted a TikTok Sunday addressing the issue ... kicking things off by pointing out opera and ballet are 400 and 500 years old, respectively. She then mispronounced Timothée's name before saying he "had the nerve" to tell cameras that nobody cares about the art forms anymore.

Doja also said she's "pretty sure" if someone went to an opera house today it would be completely packed -- with audiences sitting silently during the performance because "they have so much respect" for the genre, which is "very beautiful.”

Floyd Mayweather's decision to unretire has some fans believing the 50-0 fighter is running out of money ... but Shawn Porter tells TMZ Sports he's not broke ... he just can't stay away from the sport he loves.

We spoke with Porter -- who retired from boxing in 2021 -- after Mayweather announced his return to the pro ring for a rematch with Manny Pacquiao in September, on top of exhibitions with Mike Tyson and Mike Zambidis.

That said, many are questioning whether "Money" has no money ... or if he's really just been champing at the bit to punch some faces again ... but Porter can explain.

The NFL's toughest players are so lucky the WWE is holding Logan Paul back from fighting them ... at least according to a tweet Logan posted today.

As you know ... the YouTuber-turned-WWE Superstar threw down a challenge, claiming no football player could beat him in a boxing match -- and offered $1 million to anyone willing to try. Well, there were a lot of people chomping at the bit. From former running back Le'Veon Bell to 6'3", 300-pound nose tackle Breiden Fehoko, it seemed like almost everyone wanted a piece of Logan if the opportunity presented itself.

Now, it looks like the offer is off the table ... and Logan is blaming his superiors.

Logan Paul says his $1 million challenge to NFL players is still wide open -- but according to him, nobody in the league is actually willing to risk their own cash.

The WWE star took to X on Friday to address the viral challenge he issued to pro football players … claiming the guys chirping at him online won’t agree to his simple terms.

Paul says all any NFL player has to do is put $1 million in escrow, fly to his gym in Puerto Rico -- with travel expenses covered -- and fight him with three professional judges and an official referee overseeing the bout.

When it rains, it pours for an anchor and a meteorologist at a Texas news station, as the two got into an on-air spat over the weather during a live broadcast this week -- and now both are trying to smooth things over publicly after it all went viral!

The drama began Wednesday between anchor Carney Porter and Chief Meteorologist Michael Bohling during the KDFX News 10 PM broadcast in Wichita Falls, TX. 

As they turned to the weather, Porter claimed rain was not in the forecast moments after Bohling said it was, sparking a snippy exchange. At one point, Bohling groused that Porter never listens to him -- and Porter fired back that Bohling is boring. Wowza!

Oleksandr Usyk and Rico Verhoeven are making history with their upcoming showdown -- the heavyweight title fight will be staged at the Pyramids of Giza, the first to be held at the iconic landmark.

It was announced on Friday that Usyk will defend his WBC title against the former kickboxing heavyweight champion at "Glory in Giza" on May 23 in Egypt.

The news shocked boxing fans, as bouts are usually in famous venues like Madison Square Garden or T-Mobile Arena -- not one of the most historic landmarks on Earth.

Quick history lesson ... the Great Pyramid -- largest in Egypt -- was constructed around 2600 BC using an estimated 2.3 million massive stone blocks. It's the oldest structure of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, initially built as a massive tomb for Egyptian pharaohs.

Tom Brady might think pro wrestling is “very cute” … but WWE Superstar Kiana James says if the NFL legend wants to truly find out how tough it is, there’s an easy solution -- step into the ring!

The WWE Superstar joined TMZ’s Inside The Ring podcast this week … where she was asked about Brady’s viral comment, aimed at Logan Paul.

“I don’t want to fault anyone for their ignorance,” James told us. “When you’re unfamiliar with something, there’s a level of ignorance there.”

The Playboy universe continues to generate controversy nearly 10 years after Hugh Hefner's passing ... because his widow Crystal Harris is firing back at 2 of Hef's former girlfriends, Holly Madison and Bridget Marquardt -- insisting their ongoing public criticism is fueling a wave of harassment against her.

Crystal tells TMZ ... the former 'Girls Next Door' stars have spent years building platforms painting her as the villain in the name of empowerment and accountability ... all while refusing to handle their issues privately. Instead, Crystal says, they’ve chosen to air grievances publicly.

Crystal tells us their commentary has led to her social media being flooded with gaslighting, hostile messages and even death threats ... adding that no disagreement justifies that level of mob behavior.

Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquio are set to face off in a PROFESSIONAL boxing rematch later this year ... more than a decade after their first blockbuster fight.

The news was made official via Netflix minutes ago -- 48-year-old "Money" and 47-year-old "Pac-Man" will meet in the ring again at the Sphere in Las Vegas on September 19.

It's a booking that has been rumored for years -- but the streaming giant was able to make it happen once and for all.

"90 Day Fiancé" star Jovi Dufren had a rough night at Nobu New Orleans ... he and his buddies got booted from the fancy restaurant after a heated argument over Wagyu dumplings, TMZ has learned.

Sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ ... Jovi and 4 friends showed up at Nobu in The Big Easy Sunday night, and everyone except Jovi was wasted.  

We're told after the group was seated at a table, they ordered beer, tacos, sushi ... and Wagyu dumplings.

Shia LaBeouf apparently messed with the wrong people in New Orleans ... we have video of the actor getting the ever-living hell beat out of him before cops arrived at the scene.

Watch the video ... while Shia struggles to get back to his feet -- apparently already having been knocked to the ground -- a man warns him to stay down as he delivers 2 huge blows to Shia's face.

"We gon' beat the f*** out you, boy. Chill!" the man yells.

10 AM PT -- TMZ has obtained video of the scene of Shia LaBeouf's fight outside the bar ... he's being manhandled, smacked around and held down before police arrive.

Shia LaBeouf had a rough time during Mardi Gras overnight in New Orleans, getting into a fight that brought paramedics to the scene, which ended with the actor being arrested ... TMZ has learned.

TMZ obtained video of the aftermath of the alleged physical altercation, which occurred just after midnight Tuesday outside a bar in the French Quarter. We've also got video of part of the fight outside the bar ... and Shia doesn't come out too well.

Check out video of the aftermath above ... Shia is seen from behind shirtless with his back tattoo on full display outside the saloon as he faces off against a bunch of people. Shia was also filmed leaning into a man while trying to talk to him on the street.

10 AM PT -- We've obtained video showing the moments after Shia LaBeouf's fight outside the bar ... he's getting smacked around a bit as two men keep him subdued on the ground.

Shia LaBeouf wound up in police custody early Tuesday morning after a Mardi Gras brawl ... and now we have all the gritty details behind the arrest.

The New Orleans Police Department tells TMZ ... Shia was allegedly getting way too rowdy at a bar in the French Quarter. A staff member got Shia to leave ... but the actor allegedly began pummeling the staffer with a closed fist as soon as they got outside.

Alleged victims say Shia finally left, but then came back ... and this time he was even more aggressive, according to the police report. Video above shows the aftermath of the incident, with him treated at the scene ... and we obtained another video, showing the end of the fight outside the bar, and Shia's getting slapped around.

Police say it took multiple people to hold Shia down, and when they let him up, police say Shia went after the same worker from earlier, striking that person in the upper body ... then allegedly punched another person in the nose.

After nearly a decade away from the Octagon, Ronda Rousey will step into the cage once again ... as the former UFC superstar is set to make her MMA return against another legend, Gina Carano!

The shocking fight announcement dropped Tuesday morning, with Rousey saying, "Been waiting so long to announce this."

"Me and Gina Carano are gonna throw down in the biggest superfight in women’s combat sport history, and we’re partnering with the fighter-first promoter, MVP, as well as the baddest streamer on the planet, Netflix. This is for all MMA fans past, present, and future."

Shia LaBeouf is fully embracing the Big Easy energy and he did it by turning all the way up for Fat Monday!

TMZ has obtained video and photos of Shia dancing and partying Monday afternoon at and around R Bar, a popular dive bar in New Orleans' French Quarter, where he appeared to be soaking up post-Lundi Gras (Fat Monday) parade fun.

Shia rocked a bold red embellished top hat decked out with beads and trinkets, layered scarves, a sleeveless vest over a graphic tee, dark pants and boots ... keeping a beer in hand as he leaned into the festive vibe.