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Denver Broncos star Jonathon Cooper went before a judge to address his recent arrest ... with his attorney entering a not guilty plea and requesting a prompt resolution in the case.

Cooper -- who was expressionless in a black shirt and pants -- was present in a Douglas County courtroom on Monday ... where his lawyer, Harvey Steinberg, emphasized the importance of getting the matter taken care of so the linebacker can get back to his day job.

Cooper did not speak during the brief appearance. A motion hearing is set for early next month.

Stephen A. Smith is calling foul on President Donald Trump's plans to Game 3 of the NBA Finals tonight at Madison Square Garden ... blasting the visit as a massive headache for New Yorkers and saying POTUS has "no business" showing up.

Roll the tape ... the ESPN personality unloaded during Monday's episode of "First Take." SAS didn't dive into politics or policy, but he made it clear he's not thrilled about POTUS bringing the Secret Service circus to one of the biggest basketball nights of the year.

Smith argued MSG isn't some sprawling football stadium with acres of parking and room to spare ... it's smack in the middle of one of the busiest parts of NYC, where traffic is already a nightmare before adding a presidential motorcade and security detail to the mix.

He called Trump's plan to attend "selfish," "narcissistic," and "ridiculous" ... insisting he'd feel the exact same way if the president sitting courtside was Barack Obama, George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, or even Ronald Reagan.

Floyd Mayweather's former manager, Jona Rechnitz, is clapping back after the legendary boxer filed a $175 million lawsuit claiming he was the victim of widespread fraud, but his ex-friend turned foe says he's got receipts that show the allegations are pure nonsense.

Rechnitz recently sat down with YouTuber Spencer Cornelia ... and responded to many of Mayweather's allegations, in a video that's been reposted by 50 Cent.

One of Mayweather's claims centers around $100 million in jewelry, which the undefeated fighter alleges Rechnitz used as collateral for a $13 million loan, unbeknownst to the star athlete. Floyd says he never received any of the money.

Five people were slashed in Manhattan's Penn Station during a rampage by an assailant -- and Sunday's bloody attack went down just a stone's throw away from where Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are getting married, according to police.

The violence erupted Sunday night inside the Amtrak terminal, where cops say a person of interest slashed all five victims with a knife for unknown reasons. 

Police say a suspect was taken into custody while the victims were rushed to local hospitals for treatment.

Julio Jones was one of the greatest players of his era ... but he hasn't reconsidered his decision to retire one bit -- telling TMZ Sports he gave football his all, and he's loving his freedom to do whatever the heck he wants now!!

The former Atlanta Falcons superstar officially walked away from the sport in April 2025 ... finishing his career with several All-Pro and Pro Bowl selections -- and even a spot on the 2010s All-Decade team.

When we caught up with No. 11 at LAX, we asked how he's holding up a year after saying goodbye to the NFL ... and he's happy as could be.

President Trump's plan to host a UFC fight card at the White House is getting hit with a legal haymaker ... because a new federal lawsuit is trying to stop the event before anyone steps into the Octagon.

According to court documents, obtained by TMZ, two Virginia residents are suing the National Park Service and the Department of the Interior over "UFC Freedom 250" -- the June 14 event slated for the White House South Lawn.

The plaintiffs claim the card is less about celebrating America's 250th birthday and more about giving some of Trump's closest allies -- including UFC boss Dana White -- a massive platform at some of the country's most iconic landmarks as The Lincoln Memorial is scheduled to host ceremonial weigh-ins for fighters before the event.

The basketball world is mourning the loss of Stacey King, the former Chicago Bulls big man and longtime broadcaster, who has died at the age of 59.

The Chicago Bulls announced King's passing Sunday, sending shockwaves through the NBA community. A cause of death was not mentioned.

King spent eight seasons in the league after being selected sixth overall in the 1989 NBA Draft by the Bulls and quickly became part of one of basketball's greatest dynasties ... helping the Bulls capture three straight NBA championships alongside Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen during the franchise's legendary early-'90s run.

Kim Kardashian is driving conversation online after an uncomfortable moment with Sky Sports reporter Martin Brundle at the F1 Grand Prix in Monaco ... where a quick pre-race interview attempt hit a false start.

Brundle, who’s famous for his "grid walk" interviews with celebrities and drivers ahead of Formula 1 races, approached Kim and Khloé Kardashian on Sunday hoping to grab a quick chat with the sister spectators in Monte Carlo.

In video circulating online, Brundle greets Kim and asks how she’s doing, but she appears to look away without answering. A member of her entourage then leans in to speak with her as Brundle continues trying to get her attention.

Simone Biles says she nearly died this week after suffering a health scare that shook her to her very core!

The gymnast, who has snagged 11 Olympic medals and 30 world championship medals, posted a message on Saturday to her Instagram Story, offering scant details on her medical crisis.

While Biles did not go into the nature of the problem, she said she was resting in bed and would explain more sooner or later, adding that "almost dying wasn't on my bingo card earlier this week."

Antonio Freeman caught an 81-yard touchdown from Brett Favre in Super Bowl 31, but as iconic a moment as that was for the retired Packers great, he tells us it wouldn't even come close to watching his own son win a World Cup!

If you weren't aware of the cool connection ... 21-year-old Alex Freeman, a defender, is a member of the Team USA soccer team, which is just days away from playing in the world's biggest and most-watched sporting event.

TMZ Sports talked to Antonio, and asked him how his Super Bowl XXXI win would compare to watching Alex win a WC.

Kayla Nicole is booked, busy and back on the market ... telling TMZ she's dating around and loving every minute of it.

We caught up with the social media influencer at the 6th Annual Hollywood Unlocked Impact Awards -- and if you watch the full clip, Kayla dishes on her love life, weighs in on dating shows and even why she might be entering her "video vixen season."

While ex-Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift's upcoming wedding continues to dominate headlines, Kayla claims she's focused on her own next chapter. She told us she's actively dating but keeping things casual ... joking that she's "single as a dollar bill" and open to seeing what's out there.

Kim Kardashian is taking her romance with Lewis Hamilton to the fast lane ... because she showed up at Formula 1's biggest weekend looking every bit the supportive girlfriend.

The reality star was front and center at the Monaco Grand Prix qualifying session Saturday alongside sister Khloé Kardashian -- and if the photos are any indication, this wasn't some quick cameo.

Kim and Khloé practically turned the paddock into their own runway, strutting through Monaco in coordinated looks while making their way through Ferrari's team area. Kim rocked a sheer black lace top and jeans ... while Khloé kept it sleek in an all-black outfit.

Richard Childress is breaking his silence in the aftermath of Kyle Busch's shocking death ... and revealing a bittersweet detail that makes the tragedy hit even harder.

Speaking publicly for the first time since Busch died at age 41, the NASCAR team owner reflected on the shock of losing his driver so suddenly ... and praised the wave of support that's poured in for Busch's wife, Samantha, and their two children -- Brexton and Lennix -- during what's been an unimaginably difficult few weeks.

Then came the gut punch ... Childress revealed the media availability Saturday at Michigan International Speedway had originally been scheduled for a very different reason -- to announce Busch was extending his contract with Richard Childress Racing in 2027.

Hulk Hogan's home nurses told police the WWE legend was in "rough" shape during his medical emergency that led to his death last year.

The Clearwater Police Department released a 72-page police report documenting the situation after they officially concluded the investigation this week ... and Hulk's occupational therapist Justin McCamey laid it out clearly for a responding officer after Hulk was rushed out of his home. He bluntly stated, "He is in rough shape. We knew this was gonna be happening."

As TMZ Sports first reported, Hogan died at age 71 on July 24 after suffering cardiac arrest at his Clearwater, Florida home. First responders rushed him to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

Two of the biggest stars in the OnlyFans universe say their upcoming boxing matches are the real deal ... and they're promising fans won't be getting a staged spectacle.

TMZ caught up with Rebecca McLeod and Alexandra Svensson at a gym in Beverly Hills as they trained this week for "The Knockout Queen" -- a massive creator event headed to Coachella later this month. Watch the full interview ... both women make it clear they're taking these fights seriously and have some pointed messages for their opponents.

Rebecca is set to headline the card against fellow OF star Brittney LeFevre, while Alexandra -- better known online as Alex Kay -- is preparing to square off with Maddy Belle.

Knox Jolie-Pitt is giving us major déjà vu ... hopping into the ring for a Muay Thai fight that echoes his dad Brad Pitt’s iconic movie "Fight Club" from over 25 years ago!

Check out the video from Friday night -- Brad and Angelina Jolie's 17-year-old son participated in an exhibition fight at a Downtown Los Angeles club. You can see he takes a hit here and there, but he maintains composure and is able to deal his own blows.

As you know, Knox -- the youngest offspring of Brad and Angie, along with his twin sister Vivienne -- has developed a great passion for Muay Thai and is often spotted in intense training sessions in L.A. and at technical tournaments. Vivienne has even shown support by cheering him on at competitions.

He was last seen exiting a Muay Thai class in L.A. on Memorial Day, turning heads with bright orange hair.