Alicia Sacramone: Bitter Betty, Party Of One?
Sounds like someone's still PO'd about placing second.
Though the International Gymnastics Federation just officially cleared China's gold medal gymnastics team from speculation they weren't all old enough to compete, we found one Olympian who was there and she ain't buying it.
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Say It Ain't So, Big O
Oscar Robertson -- one of the greatest basketball players of all time -- is being sued for allegedly fleecing a company he controlled and lining the pockets of his family.
In a Federal lawsuit filed in Pennsylvania, Leo Kelly claims he went into partnership with the Big O -- it's some sort of document management company, whatever that is.
Kelly claims at times the Big O was drawing more than 90% of the company's funds for himself and his family for things like travel, means and entertainment. And what, says Kelly, did he get when he complained? FIRED.
Oscar's lawyers couldn't immediately be reached for comment.
NASCAR Dispute Turns NASty
NASCAR star Robby Gordon claims he's been defrauded in a failed deal with Gillett Evernham Motorsports and wants a judge to excuse a million dollar bill.
Gordon's company made a deal to merge with Gillett Evernham Motorsports (a huge race team owner). According to legal documents, an investment company was hired to make the deal. But Gordon claims the deal went south because it was "fraudulently induced." As a result, Gordon and Co. want the judge to excuse an obligation to pay a $1,013,656 investment fee.
Arnold Palmer: I'm Not That Kind of Swinger!
It takes balls to get a golf legend like Arnold Palmer, 79, to stop and sign an autograph -- just not the kind with red stitching.
Palmer was a little taken back when an autograph seeker asked for his Hancock on a couple of baseballs outside an event in DC yesterday. But when life gives Arnold Palmer lemons, he makes lemonade ... and then he adds a little iced tea.
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Euro Greasy Is the Pits
Cristiano Ronaldo is so hot, he just oozes sex appeal.
The soccer stud soaked up the limelight -- and a whole lot more -- while out in Manchester on Tuesday.
Where's a Right Guard when you need 'em?
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Another Major Jock Screwed by Mindy McCready!
First it was Roger Clemens -- now NFL superstar Albert Haynesworth is getting caught in the wake of the Mindy McCready madness!
The Tennessee Titans defensive juggernaut thought he could just slip into a Franklin court today to face the judge over a speeding ticket -- dude got nailed doing 103 in a 70 in an Escalade back in March.
Unfortunately for the 6'6" 320 pounder, a grip of local press was there to cover country singer Mindy McCready turning herself in -- and the big man was pretty hard to miss.
And this just in -- Albie's case was just rescheduled for November.
Nadal's Killer Back ... Side
While hanging out on a yacht in Spain this weekend, Spanish tennis ace Rafael Nadal made a complete ass of himself.
This is why he's ranked #1 in the world.
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Pete Sampras Backhands Tina Fey
Pete Sampras is sick and tired of Tina Fey -- and all those high and mighty celebs who push their political beliefs on the common folk.
The retired tennis legend ripped into the Palin-alike and her fellow famous campaigners on his way out of Nobu in Malibu this weekend -- but the attack would have carried more weight had captain Hypocrite not screamed "Go McCain!" just moments earlier.
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Wife to Molina: You Stole Home ... And Money!
If you're concerned that banking has become too impersonal -- you should consider Merrill Lynch.
In a lawsuit, San Francisco Giants catcher Benjamin "Bengie" Molina's ex- wife alleges that Bengie conspired with a Merrill Lynch bankers to knowingly transfer funds, property and assets to his, ahem, mistress.
Josefa Molina is seeking a whopping 6 mil from her ex-husband and Merrill Lynch, claiming funds were transfered without her permission.
Normally people can't even get a live person on the phone, and this guy's banker funds his two-timing floozy? Hopefully he used overdraft protection.
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Flairwell Coca-Cola
After a family brawl left former WWE legend Ric Flair with a black eye and his daughter tased by police, wrestling blogs have been laying the Smackdown on TMZ.
Wrestling fans are buzzing that our stories put the kibosh on an endorsement The Nature Boy had with Coke. Whoa Nelly! Flair never had an endorsement with Coke -- at least that's what Flair's peeps say.
But think about Flair doing a concealer ad for Revlon. Now you're talkin ...
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Dope Sick Blues for Lance Armstrong
Testicularly challenged biking god Lance Armstrong could be facing a tough road back to competition.
Strict anti-doping rules dictate that riders coming out of retirement must wait a mandatory six-month dope-free period, which could thwart Lance's plans to compete in Australia in January.
Have no fear, he still has plenty of time to get ready for an unprecedented eighth ass-kicking win of the Tour de France next June.
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"Hunter" Hangs Rams Out to Dry-er
He played for the L.A. Rams from '72 to '81 -- just don't expect defensive end-turned-actor Fred Dryer to root for 'em now that they're in St. Louis ... and suck.
Gettin' in a dig for his former team wasn't enough, he put TMZ's eating habits on blast too.
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Tom Brady Gimps Out of Hiding
Tom Brady came out of hibernation today with his GF Gisele, and the injury that sidelined the NFL star for the season is painfully evident.
Without the use of a crutch, Tom silently limped into Gisele's New York pad -- and although he moved around pretty well on the street, the devastating injury to his left knee clearly made it difficult for him to climb the stairs.
Michael Vick -- Hit for Another Huge Loss
Imprisoned NFL star Michael Vick is finally generating some cash -- just not for himself.
Vick pulled the ol' "Paris Hilton" by leaving a bunch of his stuff in a storage locker that hadn't been paid for. The contents of the locker, stocked with all sorts of Vick's personal goodies, eventually went on the auction block. Since only five people showed up to the sale, a dude named Edward Howard says he was able to obtain the treasure trove of obscurities for a whopping ten bucks.
Now, Howard says he's already made a few hundred bucks selling off some of Vick's bedroom furniture and clothes on a street corner just a few days ago.
What Howard won't sell are pictures of Vick with his first-born son Mitez, a signed football Mike gave the kid, and other baby memorabilia. Howard says he'd like to meet Vick some day to hand over the stuff personally.
Vick will be in Leavenworth, KS for at least another year, case anyone's looking.
A-Rod: I'm More ESPN than TMZ
Alex Rodriguez says he doesn't know anything about TMZ.
He also doesn't know anything about women, clutch hitting or winning the World Series ... but we're not bitter or anything.
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Who's the Barest of them All?
Ladies and gentlemen -- get ready for the no shirt vs skin matchup of the century!
Andy Baldwin -- the consistently half-naked famewhore from "The Bacholor" -- has challenged the other shirtless wonder, Matthew McConaughey, to a tops-off rematch of the Malibu Triathlon.
Even though Baldwin smeared Matty during the race at the 'Bu, he still wants to go another round -- this time in Andy's home turf of DC. And it's totally not to draw attention to himself ...