Puka Nacua Bite Accuser Sues ... For Assault & Battery
The woman who insists Puka Nacua made an antisemitic comment and later bit her is suing the Rams superstar for assault and battery ... claiming she's suffered because of his reckless actions.
The attorney for Madison Atiabi, the alleged victim, filed the lawsuit Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, citing gender violence, assault and battery, and negligence.
Atiabi claims she's "suffered actual damages, including physical injury, pain and suffering, medical expenses, and severe emotional distress" after the December 31, 2025, incident in L.A. She doesn't go into detail about the nature of her injuries.
Puka Nacua Vows To Sue Accuser ... After Claim He Made Anti-Jewish Remark
Puka Nacua is promising to fight back against the woman who accused him of saying 'f*** the Jews' during a New Year's Eve dinner ... a B.S. allegation, according to his lawyer, who tells TMZ Sports they're filing a defamation lawsuit.
"Puka denies these allegations in the strongest possible terms," Nacua's attorney Levi McCathern told us after the woman filed the TRO.
"We will be filing a defamation lawsuit and pursuing all available legal remedies in response to these false and damaging statements.”
We broke the story on Tuesday.
A woman in Los Angeles requested an order of protection from the 24-year-old NFL star after she claimed he made an antisemitic remark, and later bit her on December 31, 2025.
Kylie Kelce Want Details On Travis and Taylor's Wedding? ... So Do I!!!
SO what HAS been confirmed?? Travis will once again be gracing the NFL field on Sundays come this fall after he signed a new deal with the Kansas City Chiefs to rebound from a disappointing 2025.
"Let's get Arrowhead rocking, baby," he said in a post after putting pen to paper. "We'll see you guys in a few months!"
With training camp slated for July ... one can assume if there is a wedding this year, Travis and Taylor would want it done before the Chiefs report to camp.
Chances are Kylie's just being loyal ... so we'll get the details somewhere else.
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Puka Nacua Allegedly Bit Woman, Said 'F*** The Jews' ... Rams Star Denies Antisemitic Comment
A woman in Los Angeles claims Puka Nacua made an antisemitic comment, and later bit her so hard he broke her skin ... allegations the Rams superstar says are total BS.
The alleged victim, in an application for a temporary restraining order, lays out what she claims happened on December 31, 2025, after a group outing in Century City.
The woman says the night got off to a rocky start after the 24-year-old allegedly said, "f*** all the Jews" during dinner, which distressed her.
Unfortunately, the woman says the remark was just the "first act in what became an escalating course of rude or vulgar, threatening, violent, and harassing conduct" by Nacua.
After eating, the woman says she and her friend, along with Puka and others, got into a Sprinter van when he became "touchy-feely."
Tom Brady Apology Tour Continues … Still Cleaning Up Tim McCarver Gaffe
Tom Brady is still saying sorry -- and this time, he’s really laying it on thick.
The G.O.A.T. opened his latest newsletter Tuesday morning with yet another apology to Tim McCarver's family after an awkward tribute remembering the MLB legend as if he had just passed away … even though McCarver actually died in 2023.
And now, Brady’s giving the full behind-the-scenes breakdown of how things went so sideways two weeks ago.
According to Brady, the original piece -- titled “Leading Through Likability” -- was meant to reflect on McCarver’s legacy and the leadership trait he admired most: likability. In that tribute, he praised McCarver as “insightful, analytical, passionate, and immensely likable,” using him as a jumping-off point for a broader lesson on leadership.
The problem? The version that hit inboxes didn’t read like a reflection -- it read like breaking news.
DeAndre Hopkins Reunion With Kyler??? I'd Be Down For That!!!
DeAndre Hopkins opened up to TMZ Sports about his approach to free agency this offseason ... and he admitted if the Minnesota Vikings hit him up, he'd love to run it back with his old QB, Kyler Murray.
The 33-year-old vet spoke at length about his thought process as he figures out where to call home in 2026 ... and he made it clear he can absolutely contribute at a high level.
D-Hop is currently up for grabs after spending one season with the Baltimore Ravens, and we asked what's next for the five-time Pro Bowler.
When we brought up reconnecting with Murray, his teammate in Arizona from 2020 to 2022, he had nothing but high praise for the quarterback.
"Kyler ... that's my bro, man. Kyler is like family," Hopkins said at LAX this week.
Claressa Shields NFL Players Can't Beat Logan Paul ... If They Don't Train
Claressa Shields is weighing in on the Logan Paul vs. NFL fight debate ... and she's siding with the WWE Superstar -- telling TMZ Sports there's no way the football guys can beat him if they don't have at least six months of training under their belts.
The chatter -- which evolved from the Maverick's ongoing beef with Tom Brady -- has folks wondering how Paul would fare in a bout with a name like Myles Garrett, one of the most-feared defensive monsters on the planet.
Seems crazy to imagine a Paul vs. Garrett match doesn't automatically end in the Browns superstar's hand raised ... but Shields says being 6'4" and 272 pounds doesn't mean squat if he doesn't know how to fight.
Joe Burrow All's Well With Olivia Ponton ... After Oscars Night W/ Alix Earle, Tate McRae
Take a deep breath, Tom Brady -- Joe Burrow might not be "Mr. Steal Your Girl" after all ... the Cincinnati Bengals quarterback was spotted with Olivia Ponton Thursday night.
Burrow was out and about in LA ahead of the Fanatics Flag Football Classic slated for Saturday ... a few days after he left an Oscars party flanked by Alix Earle, Tate McRae, and Stassie Karanikolaou.
Seems like they were just saving money on Ubers that night ... 'cause Burrow was back with his presumed partner as the flag football competitors met for a pre-showdown gathering at Alba.
Steelers' 'Mean' Joe Greene NFL Legend Alive ... Despite Death Rumors
Don't believe everything you see on the internet ... Steelers legend "Mean" Joe Greene is very much alive despite a viral death hoax, the team tells TMZ Sports.
The rumors started to swirl on social media on Friday, with an erroneous report claiming the 79-year-old four-time Super Bowl champ died.
Fans, reacting to the news, began paying tribute to the legendary defensive tackle.
But when we reached out to the Steelers about the supposed tragic news, they stated the report is "not accurate."
Charlotte Flair, Bella Twins Clap Back At Tom Brady ... We'll Sack Your Ass!!!
Members of the WWE roster aren't taking too kindly to Tom Brady's comments about their jobs being "cute and scripted" ... with names like Charlotte Flair and the Bella Twins ripping the NFL GOAT.
Brady made the comments while speaking with Sports Illustrated at the Fanatics Flag Football Draft Wednesday night ... when he was asked how many WWE wrestlers it would take to sack him.
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"They wouldn't even get near me," he said. "Plus if I had a good offensive line they punch those guys right in the throat and they'd probably be crying."
Sarah Jane Ramos All Smiles After Canceling Wedding ... Shares Pic With Kids
Sarah Jane Ramos is back on social media after calling off her wedding to Dallas Cowboys superstar Dak Prescott -- posting a series of photos showing her smiling with their two children.
The 32-year-old provided the update on Wednesday ... and it's great to see after the whirlwind past few weeks she's had.
Ramos' bright grin suggests she's doing okay following her split from Prescott -- TMZ Sports broke the news nearly two weeks ago that the couple would not be tying the knot in Lake Como, Italy, on April 10.
Antonio Brown Former Mansion Hits Market ... For Nearly $4 Million
A mansion once belonging to Antonio Brown has hit the market ... and if you happen to have a spare $4 million hanging around -- it can all be yours!!
TMZ Sports has learned the pad -- located along Lake Keystone in Odessa, FL -- was listed for sale on Wednesday. AB owned it until he gave it up as part of his bankruptcy proceedings to pay back his creditors
The over 13,000-square-foot property, which includes climate-controlled garages for 11 vehicles, comes with six bedrooms and eight bathrooms ... and you're not gonna believe what all is packed inside the pad.
Tom Brady Stand Down On Logan Paul, Guys ... Don't Beat His Ass!!!
Tom Brady seems to be extending an olive branch to Logan Paul ... 'cause he's calling on NFL players to take it easy on the WWE Superstar amid their ongoing feud.
The GOAT preached peace in a chat with Jimmy Fallon on Tuesday's episode of the 'Tonight Show' ... when they talked all about his upcoming Fanatics Flag Football Classic going down in L.A.
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As they went through the list of big-time NFL superstars getting in on the event, Fallon also mentioned Paul -- Brady's new nemesis after months of trash talk over whether the Maverick can hang with pro football talent.
Maxx Crosby Ravens Gave Me Weird Vibes ... Before Pulling The Plug
Maxx Crosby pulled back the curtain on one of the wildest NFL offseason twists in recent memory … and according to the Raiders superstar, things in Baltimore got real weird, real fast before the Ravens abruptly pulled the plug.
Crosby spilled all the tea on his podcast, “The Rush with Maxx Crosby,” detailing a chaotic visit to the Ravens’ facility that left him confused, stressed -- and eventually flying back home with no deal.
According to Crosby, the red flags popped up immediately … starting with the fact Ravens GM Eric DeCosta was basically MIA for the five hours Crosby was at the facility.
“I didn’t see him one time,” Crosby said. “I’m like, ‘Where’s Eric at?’ He just made the trade!”
Alix Earle, Camille Kostek S.I. Is Our Strong (Swim)Suit ... Back For 2026
It's about that time -- Sports Illustrated Swimsuit season -- and the 2026 edition will feature blonde beauties Alix Earle and Camille Kostek!!!
The publication shared a sneak peek at what the May issue will entail on Tuesday ... with stunning pics of Earle, Kostek, rookie Meredith Mickelson and returners Achieng Agutu and Penny Lane.
Famed photographer Ruven Afanador snapped the shots in Botswana with Abercrombie & Kent ... and it was a job well done.
Tom Brady Going For Flag Football Gold?! ... Maybe I Coach!!!
If Team USA was hoping to use Tom Brady's arm to reach Olympic gold in flag football, it might wanna call an audible -- the GOAT says it's "probably unlikely" he suits up for the Red, White and Blue in 2028 ... but he seems down to be involved in some capacity.
Brady swung by "Good Morning America" Tuesday to promote his upcoming Fanatics Flag Football game in the City of Angels -- which was forced to move stateside after the conflict in the Middle East -- and he was asked if this event got him itching to compete for his country in the new Olympic sport.
"I would never say never, but it's probably unlikely," Brady said.