NBA star Miles Bridges' ex-girlfriend Mychelle Johnson denied she showed up at one of his games with the intention to mess with his car -- days after being hit with a temporary restraining order, TMZ has learned.
According to court docs obtained by TMZ, the Charlotte Hornets star's ex scoffed at his claims that she abandoned their kids with a nanny to drive out to his game.
She admitted she attended his game on March 21, 2026, on Miles' birthday, because a friend of hers had an extra ticket.
Congressman Jonathan Jacksonsays college athletes shouldn't just dominate on Saturdays and Sundays ... they should use their transfer power to fight for civil rights, too.
Jacobcaught up with the Rep. from Illinois Friday on Capitol Hill ... where Jackson unloaded on states he believes are rolling back voting rights protections -- and argued athletes should respond by bolting for schools elsewhere.
Watch the video ... Jackson specifically called out Tennessee, Florida, South Carolina, Mississippi and Alabama ... saying if state lawmakers are "going to take African-Americans' voting rights and their representation away," athletes should use freedom of choice and hit the transfer portal.
Former NFL defensive end Josh Mauro's cause of death has been revealed ... with officials determining the ex-Arizona Cardinals player passed from an accidental drug overdose.
The California Post reported Mauro died from “acute combined fentanyl, cocaine, and ethanol intoxication," according to an update from the Maricopa County Medical Examiner on Friday. The examiner also ruled the manner of death an accident.
As we reported ... Mauro died last month at just 35 years old, with his father announcing the heartbreaking news in an emotional social media post.
Pramila Jayapalsays Iran belongs at the World Cup right alongside everybody else ... no matter how heated world politics get.
Check it out ... the Washington congresswoman -- whose district includes Seattle, one of the host cities for the tournament coming up in June -- told TMZ on Friday morning she doesn't think Iran should be excluded from the global competition despite ongoing international tensions.
"I think that it is important that we continue to have countries participating from all over the world," Jayapal said when Jacob asked if Iran should still participate. "These are soccer players from Iran ... they're important participants in FIFA."
Drakedidn't just drop three albums ... he dropped a grenade on half the industry.
The rap superstar surprise-released "Iceman," "Habibti" and "Maid of Honour" all at once after a massive Toronto livestream event ... and fans immediately started dissecting the lyrics for apparent shots aimed at everyone from LeBron Jamesto Rick Ross, A$AP Rocky and Kendrick Lamar.
On "Make Them Remember," he appears to go straight at LeBron with the line ..."I shouldn’t even be shocked to see you in that arena, because you always made your career off of switching teams up."
If ya wanna know how Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao II will go down, just watch the first time they fought in 2015 ... 'cause Andre Berto tells TMZ Sports he's expecting similar results when they duke it out again later this year.
49-year-old Floyd and 47-year-old Pacquiao's professional bout in Las Vegas is just months away ... so we had to get Berto's take on the spectacle.
Even though Pac-Man is active and Money has been retired for years, Berto doesn't expect "explosive" shots from either guy ... which would line up with the snooze fest their first go-round ended up being.
Ryan Lochte is clapping back at people commenting on his unrecognizable appearance ... saying they're comparing him to how he looked in the 2012 Olympics.
ICYMI, Ryan had posted a video earlier this week announcing that we was going to start coaching for Missouri State University and he looked ... quite different than we're used to seeing him.
You can see in the clip ... the Olympian's hair looks darker, his skin looks tanner, and he's sporting some stubble. That led one X user to confused the swimmer with FBI Director Kash Patel.
Once upon a time, Pro Football Hall of Famer Michael Irvin told TMZ Sports he was itching to get in the cage for an MMA fight ... so does he still feel that way in 2026??
The 60-year-old Dallas Cowboys legend told Babcock nine years ago he'd love the opportunity to beat someone's face in (professionally) ... admitting he was already doing the training, so why not see what he can do??
Congrats are in order for Lainey Wilson and Devlin Hodges -- because the couple just made it official!
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The country singer shared a stunning batch of IG photos Thursday from their wedding ceremony in Ruskin Cave, Tennessee ... and yeah, the whole thing looked straight outta a country fairytale.
The bride rocked a gorgeous Oscar de la Renta wedding gown while the ex-NFL quarterback Duck cleaned up in a sharp suit for the big day, according to Vogue.
Taylor Swiftis skipping traditional save the dates and doing things her own way ... 'cause TMZ has learned she is personally calling celeb friends to give them a heads up about her upcoming wedding to Travis Kelce.
Sources with direct knowledge tell us it's not like Taylor's mailing out save the dates ... she's picking up the phone and calling guests herself.
Our sources say the direct outreach is all about keeping the ceremony tightly under wraps and avoiding any potential leaks before the big day.
It's true, printed "save the dates" or invitations do tend to end up going public, but T-Swift's going the extra mile.
Livvy Dunne got the full acting experience before joining "Baywatch" ... revealing she first had a taste of rejection ... and it's all thanks to "The White Lotus!!"
The former LSU gymnast explained how she earned her red swimsuit on "The Tonight Show" on Wednesday ... admitting her foray into entertainment didn't go so swimmingly at the start.
She told Jimmy Fallon she did an in-person tryout for the hit HBO show ... and her nerves were off the charts. Ultimately, they elected to go with someone else for the role.
Tiger Woods is back on U.S. soil for the first time since heading to Switzerland for rehab in early April ... and we've got the first visuals of the golf legend getting off his private jet, after leaving Zurich hours earlier.
50-year-old Woods was photographed stepping off his Gulfstream G550 Wednesday afternoon at Palm Beach International Airport ... and he looked stoned-faced, showing no emotion as he walked across the tarmac, with his pup by his side.
Tiger had been in an exclusive, and ultra-expensive Swiss rehab facility since around April 3, when his PJ took him from Florida to Europe for treatment.
Cardi B is addressing the heated video of her yelling at Stefon DiggsWednesday ... and she's chalking it up to a simple case of hanger!
The singer took to X to react to the tense video TMZ published, writing ... "Sometimes I forget I'm a celebrity... damn y'all ain't never cuss your babydad out when you hungry?"
We told you all about their public dispute -- the pair were spotted in a tense exchange outside a coffee shop and a gym in Burtonsville, Maryland. You can't hear what Cardi says in the video ... but she's clearly not happy. An eyewitness told us they were arguing for more than 10 minutes.
Charles Barkley believes there are "a bunch" of gay athletes throughout all pro sports ... but the reason they aren't open about their sexuality is that even in 2026, society remains largely homophobic.
The Chuckster shared his thoughts as the "Inside the NBA" crew remembered Jason Collins on Wednesday ... and while the 47-year-old coming out as the first active gay player in 2013 was a historic moment for the league, it's clear he feels there's more work to do.
50 Cent and Eminemjust gave fans a full on nostalgia moment ... reuniting courtside in Detroit like it was the early 2000s all over again.
The hip-hop heavyweights and longtime friends were spotted at Little Caesars Arena for Game 5 of the NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals Tuesday night, where the Detroit Pistons battled the Cleveland Cavaliers.
50 and Em were seen laughing, chopping it up, and soaking in the action and once they hit the jumbotron, the crowd erupted with social media quickly following suit over the rare public reunion.
Before Travis Kelce ever made a Pro Bowl or went on a date with Taylor Swift, his teammate, Mitch Morse, said he knew the tight end was destined for greatness!
Morse, who played with Trav from 2015 to 2018, swung by the TMZ Sports studio for a chat with Babcock ... and the Pro Bowl center couldn't have spoken more highly of Kelce.
"I mean, charismatic, and talk about comforting eyes. My goodness, I see it. I mean, I know why Taylor did it, right? He's a brutally handsome dude," Morse said, continuing ... "He's just a good. He's a good person. And what you see is what you get and then some."
