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Puka Nacua was officially served with a lawsuit from his bite accuser right in the middle of his rehab stint, TMZ Sports has learned.

According to docs we obtained, three different process servers showed up at the L.A. Rams superstar's holistic care facility in Malibu earlier this month.

It seems as if the servers were tipped off on his whereabouts from news coverage ... as the attempts started just days after we reported Nacua was focused on "personal growth" amid treatment.

Kyle Cooke was "angry and upset" that West Wilson and Amanda Batula made out at a Yankees game last weekend for all to see ... this according to their "Summer House" costar Jesse Solomon.

Jesse appeared on "Watch What Happens Live" Tuesday evening and filled host Andy Cohen in ... saying Kyle is holding up better than one would think -- though he was not happy at all Amanda and West were all over each other at the Yankees game last Friday.

He also reveals he and costar Ciara Miller had suspicions that Amanda and West were seeing each other ... but Jesse claims the new lovebirds lied to his face about their relationship.

Elizabeth Smart has gone from kidnap victim to child safety advocate — and now to professional bodybuilder with the mother of 3 looking absolutely stunning!

Smart posted an Instagram message Tuesday with a photo of herself wearing a bikini while showing off her perfectly sculpted body during a bodybuilding competition last weekend.

In her message, Smart said it would shock many of us to learn that she has now competed in a total of 4 bodybuilding competitions. She said she was frightened at first to post her muscle pics, thinking she would not be taken seriously or perceived as someone unworthy to continue helping survivors like herself. 

The NBA world is in the dark about LeBron James' future ... but if the King were to return to Cleveland for a final season, his old teammate tells TMZ Sports it would be "the coolest story."

We caught up with Cavs champ Iman Shumpert at LAX this week ... and asked if he wants to see the kid from Akron go home (again) before retiring.

Shump said James has obviously earned the right to decide for himself ... but admitted the opportunity to bring things full circle to end his career is pretty enticing to him.

James' return worked out well the first time around -- he ended up raising a championship banner and ending the city's 52-year title drought.

The social media star alleging Stefon Diggs sexually assaulted him, who Diggs then sued for defamation, wants the judge in their legal beef to force the NFL star to turn over financial information ... claiming Diggs has been stonewalling him.

According to new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, Christopher Blake Griffith and his legal team filed a motion asking the court to compel Stefon to produce evidence that Christopher's sexual assault allegations have hurt him financially and otherwise.

Christopher claims Stefon is resisting the discovery process ... and his lawyer says the NFL player "does not get to sue and hide."

The ball is in Jill Zarin's pickleball court ... because a lawsuit has just been filed against her and her boyfriend, Gary Brody.

Noah Springer is suing Zarin, Brody and GNG Enterprises ... with Springer claiming he invested $500K back in 2022 in exchange for a 25% share of a company called Pickle Pro Labs, LLC. He says he was promised a monthly salary of $5K while he and the company developed a machine called the Go-No-Go.

Around May 2024, Springer says he stopped getting paid ... and, around the same time, he claims Zarin and Brody founded GNG Enterprises -- a new company -- without his knowledge.

Vincent Zampella died from burns and smoke inhalation after being trapped inside his burning car ... TMZ has learned.

The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner says the "Call of Duty" creator suffered thermal injuries and smoke inhalation, with blunt trauma also listed as a significant condition. His death was ruled accidental.

As we reported ... Zampella was killed in December 2025 in a single car crash along the Angeles Crest Highway.

Kim Kardashian once famously sobbed over losing a diamond earring in the ocean on "KUWTK" -- but this time, it looks like she’s dropped something way more valuable into the water ... Lewis Hamilton.

Check out these pics -- Kim was right there with the F1 champ in the Malibu waters Monday ... locking lips, getting cozy, and judging by that grin, looking fully smitten!

Kim kept it beachy in a rolled-down wetsuit and bikini top -- showing off those signature curves -- while Lewis stayed hands-on the entire time.

The mother of Devin Haney's daughter tells TMZ Sports the former engaged couple is finally at peace and coparenting without any issues -- but don't expect them to get back together romantically anytime soon.

We caught up with Leena Sayed in L.A. this week ... and asked how her relationship with the boxer is these days -- considering they've taken each other to court countless times over the past year.

It sure seems like water under the bridge now ... and their focus is on raising one-year-old Khrome.

Mike Vrabel is finally addressing the humongous elephant in the room ... saying he's spent the past few weeks having "difficult conversations" with his loved ones and the New England Patriots amid his Dianna Russini scandal.

The head coach met with the media minutes ago ... and emphasized how he has to make good decisions -- and he never wants his actions to be a distraction or negatively impact the organization.

Vrabel said he's going to attack each day "with humility and focus" moving forward ... and he will be the best version of himself professionally and personally.

Vernon Davis' assault and battery case stemming from an alleged incident in June 2025 has been dismissed ... TMZ Sports has learned.

It's unclear why the case was dropped, but the former superstar tight end addressed the development in a statement ... saying he's "grateful" to put the situation behind him.

"This has been a challenging and deeply personal time, and I want to sincerely thank everyone who stood by me with love, encouragement, and support throughout the process. Your belief in me meant more than words can express."

The Raiders are just a couple of days away from drafting their franchise quarterback, but the team is mourning today after the passing of Rod Martin, hero of Super Bowl XV.

Martin was 72.

"Rod Martin was a standout linebacker who helped the franchise to victories in Super Bowls XV and XVIII," the Raiders announced Tuesday morning.

"He forever secured his place in Raiders lore with a record-breaking three-interception performance in the Silver and Black’s Super Bowl XV triumph over the Eagles."

New York State Troopers and an NYPD officer jumped into action upon seeing a burning car on the side of a roadway ... pulling several people to safety in a shocking video.

The NYPD's official X account shared the clip Tuesday morning ... explaining the incident took place back on March 22 on the Grand Central Parkway -- a major throughfare running through Queens.

The video -- cut together from body cam footage -- begins when an officer arrives on the scene ... relaying the situation through a dispatch radio before jumping out of his car. His partner hands him a fire extinguisher and the two rush toward the burning vehicle.

Former tennis star and Playboy model Ashley Harkleroad is breaking her silence on her marriage ending after 16 years ... telling TMZ Sports she's finally getting what she deserves -- freedom.

The 40-year-old athlete released a statement to us after we broke the news of her husband, Chuck Adams, filing for separation earlier this month ... and it's safe to say she's found her silver lining.

“I got married when I was 19 years old, I’ve spent the majority of my life listening to men, obeying them, my dad, my coach who was also my husband, and although he is an incredible father and life long friend it’s time for me to live my life on my own terms," Harkleroad told us.

Hollywood turned into MJ mania Monday night as stars walked the red carpet for the premiere of the Michael Jackson biopic, "Michael."

The star-studded event took place at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles ... and notably saw the King of Pop's eldest child, Prince Jackson, and sister, La Toya Jackson, smile their way down the carpet.

You can see our gallery -- Magic Johnson, Usher, Martin Lawrence, Raven-Symoné, Miles Teller, and so many more showed up to support the film. And, we can't forget the star of it all, Michael's nephew Jaafar Jackson, who plays him in the film, dazzled on the black and gold carpet.

While fans seem to have mixed feelings about the upcoming biopic, one thing's for certain -- Jaafar is the spitting image of his late uncle in all the promos we've seen so far.