Giannis Antetokounmpo Elbows Suns Player ... Knocks Tooth Out Of Mouth!!!
Suns forward Torrey Craig will have to make an unexpected visit to the dentist chair today ... and it's all thanks to Giannis Antetokounmpo, who accidentally knocked a tooth out of the dude's mouth during a game on Tuesday night.
The painful moment happened in the third quarter of Milwaukee's tilt with Phoenix ... when Giannis was trying to blow by Craig to get to the basket.
Shortly after this. Giannis knocked out Torrey Craig’s tooth. Yea. https://t.co/2qqI88ifTQ pic.twitter.com/tMJkTDoWQY
— Khiz (@KhizBadshah) March 15, 2023 @KhizBadshah
As the Bucks superstar was dribbling, though, he stuck out his elbow -- and inadvertently smashed it into Craig's mouth.
The 32-year-old went crashing to the ground ... and a few seconds later, cameras showed he was searching on the court for a tooth he had lost in the collision with the 7-foot, two-time MVP.
Torrey Craig just picked up his tooth off the floor 😳 pic.twitter.com/3O87N0zG6i
— Bally Sports Arizona (@BALLYSPORTSAZ) March 15, 2023 @BALLYSPORTSAZ
Broadcast cameras showed Craig was able to eventually find it ... and, yeah, it was kinda gross.
Craig somehow stayed in the game ... but to add insult to injury, his team went on to lose, 116-104.
He and Giannis, however, didn't appear to have any bad blood over the collision -- the two former Milwaukee teammates were seen chattin' it up after the contest, smiling.
Maybe Giannis agreed to foot the dentist bill as an apology?
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JFK Forklift Accident Worker's Leg Crushed, Seriously Injured ... Video Of Chaotic Aftermath
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A forklift collapsed and seriously injured a worker at JFK Airport in NYC ... and TMZ has obtained footage of the chaotic aftermath.
Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... the lift toppled over at a Delta building on Tuesday night, landing on the worker.
We’re told cops and Emergency Service crews quickly responded to the scene and extricated the man from under the lift.
Check out our video showing police cars and ESU trucks with lights flashing and the scene cordoned off with yellow tape. You could also see what appears to be the forklift.
Our sources say the victim was conscious, but suffered a serious leg injury and needed a tourniquet to stop the bleeding. He was rushed to a local hospital for treatment ... his condition was not known.
The cause of the accident was unclear. An investigation is ongoing.
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Wyclef Jean I'm Okay After Hospital Scare ... Just Stress, Exhaustion
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Wyclef Jean alarmed fans this week with a video revealing his first-ever stay in the hospital ... but thankfully, the former Fugees star is looking at a full recovery after he gets some much-needed rest.
Wyclef tells TMZ, after returning to Los Angeles from Miami last weekend, he felt numbness on the right side of his face and immediately sought care from his family doctor, who sent him to the ER.
He says the tests Dr. Waleed Lashin requested an overnight stay in the hospital ... and the early indication is his face numbness was the result of exhaustion, which is also likely stress related.
Wyclef's thanking all of his concerned fans, and says he's back at home with more tests to follow next week.
He's currently promoting an all-electric supercar with a top speed of 190 mph ... but it's probably best he cruise in the slow lane for now. Doctor's orders!!!
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Dr. Fauci Woman Collapses, Is There a Doctor in the House? Dr. Fauci to the Rescue!!!
Dr. Fauci helped save the day for a woman who went down during a fancy dinner in D.C. -- and someone caught part of the action on camera.
The nation's most prominent doc -- who was at the forefront during COVID -- was one of many bigwigs at the Gridiron Dinner Saturday ... a black-tie affair where journos, politicos and related company gathered to break bread and talk shop.
At some point, a lady in the crowd collapsed ... injuring herself from the fall, so says speechwriter Chandler Dean -- who detailed the scary incident.
Dr. Fauci Wins $1 Million from Israeli Org for Defending Science
He writes, "Last night at the Gridiron Dinner in DC, maybe 10 feet from me and @sarahagruen, a woman collapsed, hit her head on a table, and was laying on the floor without moving."
He goes on to explain ... "People gather trying to help, but no one is sure what to do. Someone goes to find a doctor. They found one."
Thankfully, she was okay. And the good doctor posed for a photo with her, documenting one of the best “only in Washington” stories of all time!
— Eric Schnure (@ESchnure) March 12, 2023 @ESchnure
That man would be Fauci himself, who's pictured crouching down in his tux and attending to the woman in need. It's not quite clear what exactly he did to treat her, but he was certainly by her side ... and it sounds like she was alright in the end.
Dean later clarified she was able to get to her feet and continued on just fine at the dinner, after a little bit of rest. Another speechwriter, Eric Schnure, chimed in as well ... saying Dr. Fauci even posed with the woman afterward and confirmed she was, in fact, OK.
Just another day in the life of a real-life hero!
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David Blaine Pops Dislocated Shoulder Back In ... During Live Vegas Show
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David Blaine told a Las Vegas crowd that he'd seriously hurt himself during a gig this weekend -- but rather than throw in the towel ... he called in the cavalry to push through.
The famed magician was performing his magic show at the Resorts World hotel, and toward the beginning ... he did a stunt where he jumped from a 9-story scaffolding structure within the theater into a foam pit below, only to complain of pain right after ... so say eyewitnesses.
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We're told he expressed over his mic that he'd dislocated his shoulder, and tried having crew members work on it live. Apparently, it was pretty obvious he was in pain and struggling.
The stagehands couldn't get the job done, so DB went to Plan B ... calling on any doctors in the crowd to come forward and help him out, which a handful then did on the spot. They took turns trying to pop his shoulder back in, and after some time -- finally succeeded.
Witnesses say that wasn't the end of it though ... Dave took another pause later in the show, but came back out and finished strong, which ticket holders seemed to appreciate. A source close to the illusionist tells us he's fine and that the show must, and did, go on.
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Eddie Alvarez Talks Move To Bare Knuckle Boxing ... Luke Rockhold, Too! 👊
"I don't think fans wanna tune in to see me wrestle. They damn sure don't tune in to see me do Brazilian jiu-jitsu. So, why not cut the fat and get right to the meat and potatoes."
That's former UFC and Bellator champion Eddie Alvarez, 39 -- one of the greatest lightweight mixed martial artists in history -- on why he's decided to leave MMA for bare knuckle boxing.
Alvarez recently inked a deal with BKFC ... and will fight 37-year-old fellow former UFC star Chad Mendes on April 29.
The men have over 60 pro MMA fights combined (Eddie has 40), but Alvarez points out the sports are considerably different, including the fact that cuts are very prevalent.
"There's a lot of little subtleties that I learned when I went to the event myself. Usually you get cut about a minute or two into the fight, typically there's a cut that goes on and you have to learn and you gotta learn to fight with that," Eddie says.
And, cuts are a serious factor, according to Alvarez, who says seeing one's own blood can screw with a fighter's head.
"Some guys could be world champs, undefeated. Never seen their own blood and when they do, you get to see the bitch in them real quick. You need to see your own blood a few times," Eddie tells us, adding, "I'm very familiar with my own blood. I know what it tastes like, smells like, and oftentimes I don't feel like I'm in a fight until I'm cut."
The Underground King says there are more differences between the sport.
"There's even smaller margin for error. And it's a sprint, not a marathon. You need to be ready when that bell rings. There's no feeling out process."
Eddie and Chad aren't the only combat sports stars on the card. Former UFC champ Luke Rockhold is also boxing former UFC star "Platinum" Mike Perry the same night, and we spoke to the 38-year-old fighter.
"It's different, it's intriguing, and it's f****** scary. F****** crazy shit. I'm a f****** crazy man."
Aside from being a great fighter, Rockhold's also a model (he was previously the face of a Polo Ralph Lauren advertising campaign), so we asked him he if was concerned about his moneymaker getting damaged (see Eddie's comments above about the cuts).
"Do I seem like I'm worried about my face?" Luke joked, adding ... "Mike Perry should be worried about his face cause I plan on putting it right on his f****** nose!"
"I wanna make that nose a little more crooked."
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WWE Superstar Big E 'Want To Make Best Decision' On Future ... After Scary Neck Injury
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It's been exactly a year since Big E broke his neck during a wrestling match ... but the WWE Superstar says he's not rushing back into the ring just yet, telling TMZ Sports he's going to take his time and make the "right decision" on his future.
Remember, Big E suffered the injury during a tag-team match on "Smackdown" in Birmingham, Alabama last March ... after he was picked up and dropped on his head.
oh god noo.... Big E dropped on his head. Please be okay #Smackdown pic.twitter.com/QgIgdvGnlW
— Deke Stokes ︎ (@2Sweet444Life) March 12, 2022 @2Sweet444Life
It wasn't just Big E's wrestling future people were worried about at the time ... but also whether he would have any serious health concerns moving forward.
We spoke with Big E at LAX last week ... and the former WWE champ told us he's close to finding out if his scary injury will keep him from lacing up the boots again.
"I gotta see what the scans say," E said. "Talk to doctors, and then go from there."
Big E said he won't "rush to judgments" on his health until he sees how everything looks ... adding he's not sweating the results either way.
"Right now, before I know anything, I'm not going to make any rush to judgments or anything. See how everything looks."
Big E says he's not dealing with any anxiety as he awaits his scans ... adding, "Everything isn't permanent. If it comes to an end, cool. If doesn't, cool. What will be, will be. I'm good with whatever."
And, for anyone going through similar obstacles ... E has a special message for you. Check out the clip.
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Tony Hawk He's Baaaaack!!! ... Hits Insane Skate Tricks 1-Year After Leg Break
Tony Hawk proved yet again he's got Superman-like blood in his veins -- hitting insane tricks at an event Thursday night, just one year after he suffered a severely broken leg that many thought might end his career.
Hawk wowed a huge crowd as part of some skating entertainment at a business summit in Salt Lake City ... getting huge air while riding as if he hadn't just mangled his leg in a ramp accident 12 months ago.
The 54-year-old hit trick after trick after trick -- and the audience loved it, cheering him on as he strung together an awesome line.
Hawk eventually slid down the half pipe on his knees to a huge applause.
Of course, just one year ago on March 7, 2022, a lot of people in the skate world -- perhaps even Hawk himself -- didn't think this would be possible ... after he badly broke his femur while trying to do a McTwist.
Hawk at the time had hoped to simply walk again "unaided." He suffered a setback in November, too, which further clouded his skating future.
But, Tony is clearly now approaching 100 percent ... and in an Instagram post earlier this week, he said he was super grateful for the recovery.
"Thank you for all of the support through this tumultuous journey," he wrote. "The wheels have not fallen off yet."
#LEGEND
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Kevin Durant Badly Rolls Ankle Before Game ... Out At Least 2 Weeks
4:07 PM PT -- Kevin Durant will miss at least two weeks as he deals with the injury, according to Shams Charania.
The swelling has gone down in his ankle ... but a decision on his return won't be made until after he rehabs for a bit.
Hold your breath, Suns fans ... Kevin Durant injured his ankle during pregame warm-ups on Wednesday night -- and now, there's fear the ailment could keep him out of the rest of the regular season.
The new Phoenix superstar was getting in some shots before what was supposed to be his first-ever home game as a Sun against the Thunder at Footprint Center ... when his left leg buckled.
You can see in video of the play, Durant's ankle folded on itself ... sending the 34-year-old crashing to the hardwood in pain.
Kevin Durant took a fall while warming up for his first home game with the Suns 😳
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The forward -- who was just traded from Brooklyn to Phoenix last month -- popped back up and continued warm-ups for a little bit ... but he ultimately went into the locker room for further evaluation, and didn't return.
KD ended up missing the game -- and he was seen leaving the arena in a walking boot. Later on Wednesday night, the Arizona Republic reported he now could miss the next four-to-six weeks.
The Suns went on to win without Durant ... and after the game, head coach Monty Williams said he didn't have a timetable for his injured star when he was asked about the injury.
"Right now it's just an ankle sprain, nothing official to report...We just have to wait and see how he responds to treatment, probably get some more imaging just to make sure everyone's on the same page."
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPointsApp) March 9, 2023 @ClutchPointsApp
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"We'll probably get some more imaging just to make sure everybody's on the same page," Williams said.
Durant has hardly played for the Suns since the blockbuster trade -- he had been nursing a knee injury when he was dealt to Arizona, and has only logged time in three games with his new team since the swap with the Nets.
Playoffs begin in less than a month ... get better soon, KD.
Originally Published -- 6:07 AM PT
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Red Sox Star Justin Turner Drilled In Face By Pitch ... Needs 16 Stitches
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3:49 PM PT -- Justin Turner's wife said in an Instagram post late Monday afternoon the Boston star needed 16 stitches to close the wounds suffered in the hit by pitch ... but, thankfully, he's doing well now.
"He's resting," she said, before adding, "(okay - maybe listening to the replay of the game). 16 stitches and a lot of swelling but we are thanking God for no fractures & clear scans!"
12:18 PM PT -- The Red Sox announced Justin Turner has been taken to the hospital and is being evaluated for a concussion.
"Justin is stable, alert, and in good spirits given the circumstances," the team said.
Red Sox star Justin Turner just got drilled in the face by a pitch during a spring training game ... and the blow was so violent, it left him oozing blood at home plate.
The scary incident happened during Boston's exhibition tilt with the Tigers ... when Turner came up to bat with two runners on base in the bottom of the second inning.
Graphic warning: Justin Turner got drilled in the face and bled a lot. Really really scary stuff. Praying for JT 🙏🙏
— Boston Sports Gordo (@BOSSportsGordo) March 6, 2023 @BOSSportsGordo
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Detroit right-hander Matt Manning threw a ball up and in ... and Turner couldn't get out of the way -- and it caught him flush in his face.
The former L.A. Dodgers third baseman immediately dropped to the ground in pain ... and video from the game's broadcast showed he was bleeding profusely from his face.
Red Sox trainers raced out to tend to him, covering his mouth with a towel before ushering him into the locker room.
Justin Turner walks off after being hit in the face by a pitch pic.twitter.com/UvecNR7YYc
— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) March 6, 2023 @TalkinBaseball_
The Sox -- who acquired Turner last December in free agency -- have yet to announce an update on the 38-year-old's status.
Originally Published -- 11:25 AM PT
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President Biden Cancerous Lesion Removed ... Ahead of Re-Election Bid
President Biden's fully recovered from a brush with cancer he had last month ... according to doctors who are giving him the all-clear.
The White House announced Friday a lesion was found on Biden's chest last month during his annual physical, and after a biopsy, doctors determined it was malignant. White House Dr. Kevin O'Connor said it was basal cell carcinoma, but they were able to remove all the cancerous tissue.
Perhaps most importantly, O'Connor also said, "No further treatment is required."
That's key for the 80-year-old commander-in-chief as he inches closer to officially announcing his bid for re-election in 2024. Biden's critics have already tried to make his age and health an issue.
GOP presidential hopeful Nikki Haley's suggested mandatory competency testing for all politicians over 75.
BTW, First Lady Dr. Jill Biden also had 2 cancerous lesions removed in January. She's already publicly stated she's down for another White House run ... and the President's expected to make it official any day now.
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LeBron James Hits Son's Playoff Game ... Bronny Goes Off In Front Of Dad!!!
LeBron James' foot injury didn't stop him from going to Bronny's playoff game on Thursday night ... and he's sure as hell glad that was the case, 'cause he got to see his kid go OFF in a thriller!!
The young James and his Sierra Canyon squad went up against sixth-seeded Etiwanda in Chatsworth, Calif. in a CIF State regional quarterfinal game ... and Bronny had quite the night.
The 6-foot-3 guard -- who was just selected to the McDonald's All-American Game -- scored 21 points from all over the court ... and even got a chance to throw down a huge dunk in front of dad.
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LeBron was front and center to watch it all -- cheering his face off -- while making sure to keep his injured foot protected by a huge walking boot.
Riding Bronny's performance, the Trailblazers ultimately won the important game, 61-55 -- and LeBron couldn't have been happier about it afterward.
"Bronny you were SPECIAL tonight kid!!" James said via Twitter. "Keep going! AlwaysProudDad"
Bronny not ready for his HS basketball career to end 😤 pic.twitter.com/EsWOo4UpAa
— Overtime (@overtime) March 3, 2023 @overtime
Bronny's S.C. team will now head to the semifinals to face Bishop Montgomery, the tourney's No. 2 seed, on Saturday.
Lucky for 'Bron, the Lakers are off on that date ... so, it's more than likely he'll be courtside for the big game then, too.
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Matthew McConaughey Onboard Recent Turbulent Lufthansa Flight Wife Camila Shows Aftermath, Dropped 4K Feet
Matthew McConaughey and his wife were on board the Lufthansa flight that sent 7 to the hospital after plummeting thousands of feet in severe turbulence ... and she's detailing their frightening experience.
Camila Alves McConaughey shared a pic of the damage aboard Lufthansa's flight 469 after pilots were forced to make an emergency landing Wednesday in Washington D.C. -- they'd taken off from Austin, TX bound for Germany before the turbulence and drastic drop in altitude.
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Camila's photo shows the cabin in complete disarray, with food and cloth all over the place. She says she was told the aircraft dropped almost 4K feet, adding "everything was flying everywhere."
She also posted an update on their rescheduled flight, which got off to a troubling start -- the pilot told them they'd be in 45 minutes of turbulence while flying outta D.C. ... which had to trigger some PTSD for passengers on the previous flight.
The airline's Airbus A330 made headlines when the turbulence struck over Tennessee ... and at least one passenger was sure they were going to die.
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LeBron James Out At Least Three Weeks With Foot Tendon Injury
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LeBron James' right foot issue has officially been classified as a "tendon injury" ... which will keep the Lakers superstar sidelined at least three weeks, the team announced Thursday.
It's unclear if James will play again this season ... as he will be reevaluated again after his time away.
The news is a big blow to the Lakers, who are trying to claw their way into playoff contention with the season winding down.
L.A. is currently 11th in the Western Conference standings with a 30-33 record ... and will need to move up at least one more spot in order to make the NBA play-in tournament.
LeBron was initially listed out of Tuesday's matchup against the Grizzlies with a sore foot ... but required more testing to figure out what exactly was wrong. He was spotted limping while wearing a big boot on his lower leg during the loss.
The Lakers have been dealing with multiple injuries recently -- Anthony Davis and D'Angelo Russell also missed Wednesday night's game against the Thunder ... but despite being short-handed, the Purple and Gold were able to pull out a win.
LeBron was clearly thrilled with his teammates ... saying, "Great Win Fellas!! #LakeShow"
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Travis Scott Sound Engineer Says He Was Hospitalized ... After Rapper Flipped Him Off And Punched Him
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2:45 PM PT -- A source close to Travis Scott tells TMZ, "As anyone with common sense can see, the video that shows Travis DJ'ing in Nebula proves that the incident was nothing. All it shows that Travis's performance was disrupted by someone aggressively in his personal space. It's a complete and utter joke."
The sound engineer who Travis Scott allegedly attacked in an NYC club says the rapper flipped him the bird and socked him in the head, landing him in the hospital with injuries.
Identifying himself only as Mark, the engineer spoke with Fox 5 News from his hospital bed after the alleged assault at Club Nebula in Manhattan early Wednesday morning.
Mark said he can't turn his head and "My neck is f**ked up. My arm is tingling. I have pins and needles going down it."
He also described the events that led to the violence, saying Travis was playing the DJ music so loud the sound was distorted. When Mark tried to lower the volume, he said Travis flew into a rage.
Travis "stuck his middle finger in my face," Mark said, adding, "So I lowered the monitor a little bit so I could talk to him, and that’s when he ran around the speaker and attacked me."
As we reported ... Travis made a surprise appearance at the club Tuesday night to perform with his protege, Don Toliver.
After Travis had his meltdown in the DJ booth, he purportedly attacked the sound engineer and caused $12,000 in damage to a speaker and video screen, before leaving the club.
The NYPD now wants to question Travis after a police report was filed alleging that he committed assault and criminal mischief.
Travis' lawyer, Mitchell Schuster, told us the incident was "a misunderstanding being blown out of proportion by clickbait and misinformation."
Schuster also said he's working with the venue and law enforcement to resolve the situation and believes Travis will be "cleared of any wrongdoing."
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LeBron James Huge Walking Boot At Lakers Game ... Season In Jeopardy
Here's one accessory no Laker fan ever wants to see the stylish LeBron James wearing -- a huge walking boot on his right leg ... that could signal his season is very much in jeopardy of being over.
The King wore the massive foot protector to L.A.'s game against Memphis on Tuesday night -- just two days after he initially injured the lower leg playing against the Dallas Mavericks.
James walked gingerly in the brace as he made his way around the Tennessee arena in street clothes -- a horrible sign for the Lakers, who need to win the majority of their remaining 20 games to have a chance at making the playoffs next month.
LeBron James just made his entrance in a boot late in the first quarter. Noticeable mix of boos and cheers from the Memphis crowd. pic.twitter.com/s5sddwmO2s
— Damichael Cole (@DamichaelC) March 1, 2023 @DamichaelC
To make matters worse for LeBron's L.A. squad -- the Lakers took it on the chin without their star player ... falling to Ja Morant and the Grizzlies, 121-109.
It's not clear when -- or even if -- LeBron can make it back to the team at some point this season ... he's reportedly been shut down for at least two weeks to allow the foot a chance to heal.
And, if the team isn't in striking distance of making the postseason by the end of those 14 days, he reportedly could be done until the 2023-24 season.
James clearly ain't happy about it all -- he posted an Instagram of his injured leg on Monday night saying, "Fkn sucks!!!!"
Hold your breath, Lakers fans.