Sharay Hayes -- a former male escort known by some clients as "The Punisher" -- is opening up more about his life and career ... after admitting during Diddy's federal trial that he was paid for freak-offs.
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Former San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich married Mary Budenholzer ... the ex-wife of his former assistant coach, Mike Budenholzer.
Dak Prescott's ex-fiancée Sarah Jane Ramos is shutting down rumors that she's hiding a pregnancy ... and it looks like she's throwing some serious shade at the NFL star in the process.
Here's the deal ... Sarah responded to a social post speculating on whether or not she was pregnant based on some recent gym photos she was tagged in ... and she couldn't resist taking a shot that sure looks like it's aimed at Dak.
Sarah said she's getting thick and is eating better because she's the happiest she's been in a long time, explaining ... "That's usually what happens when you aren't getting cheated on repeatedly and finally leave a situation that makes you unhappy."
Ted Cruz's college athletics bill is being voted on today ... but it seems the senator's not feeling particularly athletic himself -- taking an elevator down just one floor instead of the stairs.
Charlie caught up with the senator from Texas on Capitol Hill while Cruz was on his way to vote on the Protect College Sports Act ... and Cruz quickly disappeared into the elevator.
Don't worry, though ... Charlie sprinted down a flight of stairs like a college athlete with an NIL deal -- and he was actually waiting for Cruz when he emerged from his short ride.
Tim Tebow is facing a heavy blitz of criticism ... after a new bombshell report claims he raked in millions from a wealth seminar aimed at Christians that left several attendees burdened with heavy debt after getting a hard sell.
Christian wealth-building company Life Surge -- which reportedly pays Tebow $2 to $4 million to speak at their events -- is being accused of pressuring its attendees to splurge on investment programs that cost up to $50,000 ... according to Mother Jones.
While tickets cost $20 to $97 ... attendees are encouraged to take part in the pricey "SurgeU" programs ... where they are pitched on shelling out big bucks to learn how to build wealth through investments and real estate.
Former N.C. State sports medicine director Robert Murphy Jr. is behind bars in Florida after he was hit with 32 sex-related charges for alleged sexual touching during treatments.
Murphy, 54, was arrested Wednesday night in Florida just days after a grand jury indicted the former Wolfpack athletic official on 30-plus charges, including 9 felony "sexual contact under the guise of medical treatment" counts and 23 sexual battery counts.
LeBron James' longtime business partner and childhood friend, Maverick Carter, is in the middle of a nasty court battle with his ex, Crystal Streets ... TMZ has learned.
In court docs, Maverick asked the judge to reduce the $25K a month he currently pays in support to Crystal for their 18-year-old daughter. The businessman said their daughter is enrolled in a full-time boarding school, which he said he pays for in full.
Maverick, represented by disso queen Laura Wasser, claims his ex spends little "meaningful" custodial time with their kid because she's living at the boarding school.
NBA legend Gregg Popovich definitely knows ball, but does he know bro code? The former San Antonio Spurs head coach is remarried ... to his assistant coach's ex ... TMZ Sports has learned.
According to a marriage license obtained by TMZ Sports ... Popovich has tied the knot with Mary Barth Budenholzer, formerly known as Mrs. Mike Budenholzer ... who worked very closely with Coach Pop to win 5 NBA Championship rings for the Spurs.
The newlyweds exchanged wedding rings September 16 in Texas ... according to the marriage license filed in Bexar County, TX.
A California college wrestler is dead after he fell near Illilouette Falls at Yosemite National Park.
Santa Rosa Junior College Coach Fred Duerr confirmed that wrestler Ryan George died over the weekend ... according to multiple reports.
Duerr said ... "If you knew Ryan, you know he was one of the most genuine, positive people you could ever meet. He had this way of lighting up a room, making you feel welcome, and bringing out the best in everyone around him."
Woody Harrelson says he's 100% sure his dad and Matthew McConaughey's mom did the deed ... claiming he's got a "definitive confirmation."
The two actors appeared on Travis and Jason Kelce's "New Heights" podcast to promote their new show "Brothers" -- which premiered on AppleTV+ Wednesday.
If you don't know ... the show is inspired by an oft-repeated story the two men tell -- which basically involves Matthew's mom, Kay, saying she "knew" (wink-wink) Woody's dad, convicted assassin Charles Harrelson, back in the day.
1:35 PM PT -- TMZ Sports spoke with the alleged victim, Zul-Qarnain Kwame Nantambu, along with his attorney, Richard Cooper, after news of the plea agreement earlier today.
Zul-Qarnain says that once he decided to forgive AB, prosecutors had no real choice but to cut a deal with the former standout wide receiver.
Antonio Brown's in his Godfather era ... the former NFL superstar is set to take a plea deal in his attempted murder case after prosecutors "made him an offer he couldn't refuse," according to AB's lawyer!
Brown will be in a Miami-Dade courthouse next week, where attorney Mark Eiglarsh says he'll take a deal that will dramatically reduce the second-degree attempted murder charge ... and will allow him to avoid prison altogether.
Former NFL superstar Chris Johnson was once one of the fastest men in football ... but ALS has now forced him to rely on an eye-controlled tablet to speak ... and he needs his family to help with nearly every daily task.
Chris opened up to People about his new life at home, where his wife, Brittany, has served as his primary caregiver for the past 17 months.
He told the outlet ... "ALS doesn't just affect the person diagnosed -- it affects the whole family."
The former Tennessee Titans running back requires breathing support from a CPAP machine and assistance with feeding, changing, and stretching from Brittany and other loved ones.
Former "Amazing Race" contestant Tim Janus, who competed alongsideJoey Chestnut on the show's 30th season, is dead.
Tim, who was known in the competitive eating circuit as Eater X, died Sept. 16 following a cancer diagnosis ... his publicist confirmed to Major League Eating.
He climbed the sport's ranks to eventually become the No. 2 competitive eater in the world ... behind only Joey.
Hayden Panettiere's cause of death has been revealed ... the actress died from fentanyl and several other drugs.
The Greenville County Coroner, in a report obtained by TMZ, ruled Hayden's manner of death as an accident. She was also found to have the following in her system -- Alprazolam (generic Xanax), a muscle relaxant called Methocarbamol, and Quetiapine ... a drug used to treat bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and major depression.
Zion Williamsonsays his relationship with the woman accusing him of rape was nothing more than a consensual "friends with benefits" arrangement ... and he's denying he ever assaulted her ... TMZ has learned.
According to new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, the New Orleans Pelicans star issued a general denial of every allegation in the Jane Doe's complaint and claims she was NOT harmed by him in any way.
Zion says the two never lived together and their interactions were "pleasant and consensual" ... insisting there was never any assault or sexual battery.
Simone Biles says a gang of intruders hit the Chicago home she shared with football player hubby Jonathan Owens and rolled off in her pricey Porsche -- a story she casually dropped while doing her makeup!
The 7-time Olympic gold medalist revealed the burglary story this week, saying burglars gained entry into her and Owens' home in the Windy City and stole her Porsche GTS.
“I feel like I need a new car because during our last few months in Chicago, three men in masks came to our house and stole my Porsche. Stole the GTS,” Biles said. “That’s another story if you guys want to know, I’ll do a story time on that.”
