Adrien Broner HUMILIATING MOTOR-SCOOTER FAIL ... On Video
Adrien Broner got DROPPED in the middle of a Miami street the other day ... after embarrassingly crashing his motor-scooter into a parked car ... and TMZ Sports has the footage.
You gotta see this ... the boxing stud was just beginning a South Beach scooter street session with friends when things went horribly wrong.
Even when he got back on the ride, the 24-year-old had problems starting it up again ... just a total disaster.
The good news? Broner and the car were unharmed.
The bad news? There's no rematch clause in the rental agreement.
NFL Star Michael Bennett Forks Over $10K In Puppy Abandonment Case
NFL Star Michael Bennett is officially out of the dog house ... settling a 5-figure debt with a doggy hotel where he abandoned a puppy last year ... TMZ Sports has learned.
We broke the story ... the former Tampa Bay Bucs player star ditched his 4-month-old boxer puppy Koa at the Lucky Dog Boarding Facility in Tampa Bay in 2013 when he signed with the Seattle Seahawks.
Lucky Dog claimed they tried like hell to get ahold of Bennett -- but he kept blowing them off and never paid the bill.
But after months of chasing the guy ... and 3 months after M.B signed his new $28 million contract with Seattle ... the attorney for Lucky Dog tells us they FINALLY got a check from Bennett for $10k ... thus, ending the legal war for good.
As for Koa, he doesn't just have a new home -- thanks to the Florida Boxer Rescue -- he also has a new name ... Quigley!
We're told the pup is "doing great" ... and has grown into a healthy, beautiful, smart and friendly dog who's loved by his new family.
Don't ya just love a happy ending?
10-Year-Old Skate Phenom BASHES HEAD IN SKATE COLLISION ... Continues to Ride
Frightening moment for 10-year-old skateboard phenom Asher Bradshaw this weekend -- when the prodigy collided with another boarder at a competition in Venice -- and smacked his head into a wall, HARD.
TMZ Sports was rollin' when Bradshaw -- who became famous for being the youngest skater to pull off a 900 earlier this year -- entered the bowl, smashed into another competitor and went wildly spinning into the air.
In a terrifying moment, Bradshaw was whipped into one of the side ramps -- head first -- with his helmet smacking the wall so hard, you could hear the crack over the crowd noise.
After the collision, Bradshaw came up holding his wrist in pain -- and complained about pain in his fingers and around his spine -- but CONTINUED TO RIDE in the competition.
We're told Bradshaw was NOT hospitalized -- just iced down his injuries ... and fortunately, seems to be OK.
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Def Leppard We EXPECTED England to Lose 'It's What They Do'
Some people were SHOCKED by Team England's choke job at the World Cup -- but the guys from Def Leppard tell TMZ Sports they saw it coming from a mile away.
Rick Allen (drummer) and Phil Collen (guitar) -- both born and raised in England -- were at LAX this weekend when they told us losing the W.C. is just part of the Brit's DNA these days.
"They're just not very ... they haven't quite got it," Collen says ... "I think they just haven't got the get-up and go. That's been the British thing."
So, what's the solution? It doesn't sound like these guys think there is one.
Sad ...
Ex-WWE Tag Team We Changed Our Name For Reunion ... To Avoid a Lawsuit
Cryme Tyme IS BACK -- only now, the former WWE tag team is going by a different name ... sorta.
JTG and Shad Gaspard met up for a gym session Saturday in Venice ... and told our photog they're excited to hit the road again following JTG's recent release from the company.
Check out the video to hear the name change and why it went down, how JTG feels about being fired ... and of course, their famous catchphrase.
Money, money ... yeah, yeah!
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Drew Rosenhaus Rips DeSean YOU'RE A LOSER ... Deal With It
DeSean Jackson is a cry-baby and a loser ... who can't accept the fact he lost a legal war with his ex-agent ... so says that ex-agent Drew Rosenhaus who's blasting the WR in new legal docs.
TMZ Sports broke the story ... DeSean filed court docs against Rosenhaus earlier this month hoping to overturn an arbitration ruling in which D.S. was ordered to pay D.R. more than $500k in unpaid loans, fees and penalties.
In the docs, Jackson argued the arbitrator's ruling should be rendered invalid because the arbitrator had a bias in favor of Rosenhaus ... and therefore, he shouldn't have to fork over a single cent.
Now, Rosenhaus is firing back in legal docs of his own ... saying Jackson is wasting everyone's time, since Jackson and Rosenhaus had AGREED to abide by the arbitrator's ruling before the arbitration hearing ever began.
Drew claims DeSean filed his "scandalous" lawsuit to smear Drew's name in the media -- and wants a judge to hit the Redskins star with a $50,000 fine to "discourage such baseless litigation" in the future.
Seems DeSean is fighting a serious uphill battle -- because courts RARELY EVER overturn arbitrator's decisions. Doesn't mean it won't happen, but if you're a betting person ... put your money on Drew.
WNBA Star Candace Parker OFF THE HOOK ... In School Yard Clash
Good news L.A. Sparks fan ... Candace Parker will NOT be prosecuted for allegedly threatening to kick some dude's ass after a car crash last week ... TMZ Sports has learned.
Let's get serious ... if Candace wanted to kick the guy's ass, she would've done it -- she's kind of a badass.
But the L.A. County District Attorney decided the guy who claims he was in fear of a C-Parker smackdown after the two got into it on the campus of L.A. Southwest college didn't have enough evidence to prove the 6'4" baller committed a crime.
So the case against Parker was dropped ... and now she can focus 100% of her attention on beating the crap out of the San Antonio Stars this afternoon.
Sucks to be you S.A.
'Shark Tank's' Kevin O'Leary Donald Sterling Is a Business Genius!
He may be a racist ... and an ahole ... but when it comes to dollars and cents, disgraced Clippers owner Donald Sterling is a LEGEND in the investment community ... so says "Shark Tank" star Kevin O'Leary.
Mr. Wonderful was out in L.A. last night when we asked about the risks of investing in pro sports franchises ... and that's when the financial genius brought up Sterling.
"I think sports teams are based on losing money while you own them and hoping somebody else pays a lot more later. That has certainly been the truth. I mean the Sterling situation really accentuates that."
He continued, "[Sterling] put $12 million in play and now [the Clippers are] worth $2 billion? Very. Smart. Man."
O'Leary explained that people can argue about the content of Sterling's character ... but at the end of the day, you can't argue with the cold hard numbers.
Hope Solo ARRESTED FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE [Update]
9:00 AM PT -- Cops say Solo appeared "intoxicated and upset" when police arrived to the house.
Cops also say one of the victims -- Hope's nephew -- is 17-years-old.
Officials also say the person who initially called 911 told the operator a female was "hitting people."
Solo is due in court on Monday.
Team USA soccer goalie Hope Solo was arrested in Seattle early Saturday morning after allegedly beating up her sister and her nephew ... this according to police.
Bodybuilding Legend STREET ARM-WRESTLING ... With TMZ Photog!
He's a 4-time Mr. Olympia ... he's got 21-inch biceps -- so you'd have to be an IDIOT to challenge Jay Cutler to an arm-wrestling match on the street ... right?
Well, good news ... we've got that idiot!!!
All 275-pounds of Jay Cutler were out in NYC the other day ... when our TMZ Sports photog (who's been working out btw) decided to challenge the guy to an "Over the Top" style showdown.
So ... how did it go???? Kinda like you'd expect ... but it's still pretty funny to watch.
Kris Humphries Back On The Prowl Hits Hollywood Nightclub
He's sorta been on the down low ever since his marriage to Kim Kardashian fizzled, but brace yourselves .... because KRIS HUMPHRIES HAS FINALLY RETURNED TO HOLLYWOOD!!!
The Boston Celtics forward was out at Hooray Henry's nightclub early Friday morning -- rolling up around 1AM and leaving about an hour later.
Apparently, the whole thing was a guys night out -- because Kris and a few buddies showed up together and left together ... no women even joined the entourage.
Fun Fact -- Saturday marks the first day of Summer ... a season that lasts a full 21 days longer than his marriage to Kim.
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Aaron Hernandez I'M IN DANGER I Fear Retribution from Jail Staff
Aaron Hernadez believes he's NOT SAFE inside Bristol County Jail ... claiming jail officers could be out to harm him ... and he's begging a judge to move him to another jail, STAT.
The former New England Patriots tight end just filed documents with the court asking to transfer to a jail located closer to Boston ... and his explanation for the request is very interesting.
TMZ Sports Show Saints RB Blasted In Face By Paintball
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Bengals Star George Iloka Thanks Team for BDay Wishes (But It's Not My Bday)
Cincinnati Bengals safety George Iloka was bombarded with birthday wishes today after the team sent him a nice bday tweet -- problem is, it's not his bday ... his bday was 3 months ago.
The whole thing is a funny mix-up ... the Bengals tell TMZ Sports they simply had the wrong date marked in their calendar ... and they fixed it earlier today as soon as they realized the mistake.
The funny part ... George says he was a actually a little bit sad on his real birthday, March 31st, because he got NO birthday love from the team or the fans!!
"On my real birthday, no one tweeted me ... I said, 'Damn. No one likes me.' Now it all makes sense."
George says he's not mad at all (in fact, he laughed about it with the team).
The good news -- tonight happens to be George's friend's birthday -- and he was planning to party anyway ... "Now, we can celebrate my second 24th as well!"
Happy bday George!
San Antonio Spurs Star TURNT UP At Nightclub Bday Party
The San Antonio Spurs aren't partied out just yet ... 'cause a bunch of the guys hit the club in S.A. to celebrate Danny Green's 27th birthday ... and TMZ Sports has the footage.
Green -- along with Aron Baynes, Cory Joseph, and NBA Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard -- celebrated the big 2-7 at Club Rio ... where the gang got on stage and danced the night away.
We're told the Spurs players spent the night poppin' bottles in V.I.P. status -- and were very cool with fans ... taking pics and chattin' with people all night long.
And get this ... the club provided special cupcakes for Green's group -- but they weren't selfish with the baked goods and had the servers pass some of them out to the crowd.
Charles Barkley Fun Fact -- there are no fat chicks in this video ... despite the fact it was shot in San Antonio (though the people loved the cupcakes).
Hines Ward I'm Getting Married At Heinz Field!
How's this for the perfect wedding venue -- Pittsburgh Steelers legend Hines Ward is getting married AT HEINZ FIELD ... TMZ Sports has learned.
We know ... the 38-year-old Super Bowl XL MVP is all set to tie the knot with his fiance Lindsey Georgalas next month ... and we know the ceremony will go down on the same field where he became an NFL superstar.
FYI -- the starting price to rent out space for an event at Heinz Field is $12,500 ... but that's for the smallest (and most basic) room.
Multiple wedding experts in the area tell us ... most weddings (especially higher-end weddings) will rent out bigger spaces ... which usually cost between $35k and $40k.
It's unclear if Heinz will actually send Hines a bill -- considering all the work he did at the stadium ... we're guessing at the very least, he'll get some sort of "I'm a Steelers legend" discount.
As for the couple, they've been dating since 2012. It'll be Ward's second marriage.
Congrats!