Donald Trumphas used his presidential authority to officially pardon a golf caddy who already served his time ... and it's all so he can go to PGA tournaments across the pond.
Missing last year's British Open, Eric Larson -- who spent 11 years behind bars for a drug-dealing conviction from three decades ago -- couldn't attend because his U.K. authorization was denied due to his record.
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Of course, Harris English -- the PGA golfer Eric caddies for -- came in second at the tournament that year, winning $1.8 million ... the New York Post reported.
The White House seemingly poked fun at the massive Ponzi scheme that claimed Travis Kelce as a victim ... and jokingly offered him a job.
Sharing an X post about the news that Kelce had been hoodwinked by the fraudster accused of stealing $35 million in total from his victims ... the White House wrote ... "This is why we do what we do."
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They added ... "Seems like a good time to re-up the work of the White House Task Force to Eliminate Fraud: identifying fraud & protecting Americans. Oh and it looks like the next draft pick to join the Task Force is [Travis Kelce]."
Former NFL star Adrian Peterson is close to wrapping up his criminal case for his 2025 DWI after completing over 30 hours of community service ... TMZ has learned.
TMZ obtained court docs showing Adrian racked up the hours from July 13 to July 30 by working 4-hour shifts at Meals on Wheels, a local food drive, helping supervise youth bags for the homeless, working a July 4th event for senior citizens, and assisting with a YMCA program.
You'll recall ... Adrian was ordered to complete 32 hours of community service, which it looks like he has now satisfied. The former All-Pro running back reached a plea deal with Minnesota prosecutors in March 2026.
Ryan Clark isn't content to move after his divorce from "the worldwide leader" ... at least not before blasting the network for allegedly trying to embarrass him when they let him go.
The retired Steelers DB and longtime analyst stopped by "The Breakfast Club" studio in NYC this week, where he opened up about his very public exit from ESPN in July -- and he's not happy with how it went down.
“Everybody that got laid off got told on Tuesday. Only one person got told on Monday on set," Clark told the hosts. "Me.”
Stedman Baileyhas officially been charged after cops say the former Rams wide receiver got caught knockin' boots at a Florida mall arcade.
TMZ Sports obtained the Broward County charging doc -- filed by prosecutors earlier this month -- in which they formally accused Bailey of exposure of sexual organs, a first-degree misdemeanor.
The alleged incident went down July 27 at an arcade called Round1 inside the Pembroke Lakes Mall in Pembroke Pines, FL.
Prosecutors say Bailey, 35, “pulled down his clothing to engage and/or was actively engaging in contact of a sexual nature” in public at the bowling alley and arcade bar.
Mike Sweetney, the Georgetown big who was an NY Knicks lottery pick in 2003, has died.
He was 43 years old.
Sweetney's wife, India, announced the tragic news on social media on Thursday, writing her family was “deeply saddened” over the loss of her best friend of 30 years and hubby of 20.
“His children were the light of his life,” India said.
Clavicularis taking a hammer to fantasy football ... and sports in general!
The viral streamer sat down with Babcock in the TMZ Sports office this week and made it crystal clear that he thinks the whole thing is absurd, obsessive, and a straight-up waste of valuable time.
"I find that to be the most absurd thing, that people are playing these virtual sports games."
Bill Belichick is setting the record straight about his girlfriend, Jordon Hudson ... and he says she is NOT trying to Lady Macbeth his coaching career at UNC.
Bill told the Wall Street Journal that any narrative claiming Jordon is trying to gain influence over the UNC football team is absurd.
He said ... "The way the story was picked up was a long way from that. Like, 'She’s trying to be the general manager of the team,' and it's so ridiculous."
Cincinnati Bengals star Orlando Brown Jr. says his ex-girlfriend's claims that he isn't returning her property are a bunch of BS, insisting he bought many of the items she is complaining about not getting back ... TMZ has learned.
In court docs, obtained by TMZ, Orlando said his ex Holly Means lived with him for years ... claiming she was a stay-at-home mom and former social media influencer who stopped posting when they started dating.
The NFL player said Holly did assist with decorating his home, but bought things with his credit card. He admits she used the items but claims that doesn't mean the products are hers. Orlando said the relationship ended in May 2025, but they continued living together for the sake of their kid.
Cam Skattebowas running out of patience ... before he ever hit the field.
TMZ Sports broke the story Sunday ... Skattebo got stuck outside MetLife Stadium before the Giants-Cowboys game on Sunday Night Football ... and now, new video shows exactly how chaotic Cam's plight was.
The clip shows the star running back stuck in traffic Sunday afternoon ... hanging out the driver window of a souped-up pickup and trying to get security's attention to let him in the parking lot ASAP.
Former Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Brian Wolfe died earlier this week.
He was only 45 years old.
Wolfe passed away early Tuesday morning, according to his wife, Rachell, who posted the tragic news on social media, saying her husband died “after a really really difficult and torturous battle.”
She didn't provide any further info, and Wolfe's cause of death is unclear.
The Fullerton, CA native was a sixth-round draft pick of the Minnesota Twins out of high school in 1999. After bouncing around the minors for several years, Wolfe was traded to Toronto in 2006.
Arch Manning knows he screwed up by laughing at an A.I. video of his coach slapping a female reporter ... and he's apologizing after joking about the clip on camera.
Here's the deal ... Peyton and Eli Manning's nephew mentioned the viral clip Monday during a media availability with local reporters in Austin, Texas, after the quarterback led the University of Texas football team to a comeback over Ohio State and a No. 1 ranking ... and his youth and honesty got him in hot water.
During the presser, Arch said he's seen a few A.I. edits from the game ... including one of his head coach, Steve Sarkisian, slapping ESPN's Holly Rowe during a postgame interview. Arch said, "That's a good one."
Arch laughed, then looked at the Sports Information Director and instantly knew he'd screwed up. Now, he's apologizing for "an insensitive comment."
Tiger Woods pulled up to the driving range and hit balls for the first time since striking a plea deal in his DUI case earlier this month ... and the golf world smells a comeback!
The 50-year-old golf legend was at the Liberty National Golf Club in New Jersey on Tuesday ... the course where Tiger is hosting his Nexus Cup charity event this week.
John Calipari already knows which NBA star he'd send from the hardwood to Capitol Hill ... and he's picking and rolling with Stephen Curry.
Our intrepid producer Jacobcaught up with Coach Cal on Monday and asked which NBA player he'd like to see run for office, and he didn't hesitate -- Steph.
The legendary basketball mind, who has led six NCAA teams to the Final Four and coached in the NBA, says Curry would be a natural because he cares about people, is bright and energetic, and isn't shy about standing behind what he believes.
Eleven days after the Clippers owner called the NBA's Kawhi Leonardsalary cap investigation a "witch hunt" and promised to fight the stiff penalties in court, the billionaire has totally reversed course, saying he'll comply with the league's punishment.
In fact, the former Microsoft CEO says the team has already cut the massive $30 million check.
"This has been a very difficult time for everybody associated with the Clippers, and for that, I have sincere regrets. I want to apologize to our fans, employees, and my fellow NBA team owners for the distraction and distress this matter has caused, for which I accept responsibility as principal owner."
