Browns Head Coach Addresses Myles Garrett Speeding Ticket ... 'Extremely Disappointing'

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Myles Garrett is clearly in the Browns' dog house -- Cleveland head coach Kevin Stefanski addressed his superstar defensive end's recent speeding incident with the media on Wednesday ... calling the situation "extremely disappointing."

The sixth-year coach met with reporters at joint practice with the Philadelphia Eagles ... and was asked how he felt about the former Defensive Player of the Year getting pulled over for allegedly driving 100 MPH in a 60 zone -- given his documented history of going fast behind the wheel.

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Stefanski didn't mince his words ... revealing the team met with the 29-year-old to discuss the matter.

Sophie Cunningham Trolls Jacy Sheldon At Card Signing ... Months After In-Game Scuffle

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Sophie Cunningham is breathing more life into her beef with Jacy Sheldon after the two were involved in a scuffle during a game back in June ... 'cause the Indiana Fever star autographed her nemesis' card -- and included a savage diss alongside it!!

The moment went down at a recent signing event ... when a fan presented a Sheldon card in front of Cunningham to sign. The hooper got a chuckle out of it before getting to work and etching "Property of Sophie Cunningham" on the item.

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"No way," said Lexi Hull, Cunningham's teammate.

Taylor Swift on 'New Heights' Hilariously Calls Out Hater 'Male Sports Fans'

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Fans have a new -- and hilarious -- glimpse of Taylor Swift on Travis and Jason Kelce's "New Heights" podcast ... and she's making a crack at the "male sports fans" who love to hate on her for taking up screen time during NFL games.

Check out the new clip that dropped from Wednesday's highly anticipated "New Heights" episode -- after Jason gives the pop star one heck of an introduction by laying out a long list of her accomplishments ... she takes a 'Fearless' jab by calling out all the NFL fans who absolutely despise her presence at Kansas City Chiefs games.

She quips ... "I think we all know that if there's one thing that male sports fans wanna see in their spaces and on their screens, it's more of me."

WNBA's Sophie Brunner Mother Killed In Car Crash ... Police Investigating

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Darcy Connolly-Brunner -- the mother of former WNBA and Arizona State basketball player Sophie Brunner -- was tragically killed in a head-on collision in Illinois. She was 61 years old.

The Stephenson County Sheriff's Office said deputies responded to a fatal incident on Route 26 North in Freeport on Saturday.

Officials said preliminary investigation findings indicated the driver of a Nissan Altima, Rolando Ico-Choc, 30, was heading southbound when he entered the northbound lane, crashing directly into a Ford Edge.

Sylvester Stallone On Hulk Hogan 'He Was In A Class Of His Own'

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Sylvester Stallone says Hulk Hogan knew he was destined to take over the world as the face of wrestling ... and things really clicked for him once he starred in "Rocky III."

In "TMZ Presents: The Real Hulk Hogan," Sly looks back on a young Hulk who was just finding his footing in Hollywood way back in 1982 when they started filming the franchise's third installment.

Sly says from the jump, he could tell Hulk had a certain glow and a light to him ... or as Stallone says, "Certain people just have it."

Jerry Jones I Beat Stage 4 Melanoma

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Jerry Jones just revealed he was diagnosed with stage 4 melanoma over a decade and a half ago ... but he beat it with the help of an experimental drug.

The Cowboys owner opened up on the medical issue with The Dallas Morning News this week ... explaining to the paper that doctors first told him he had cancer back in June 2010.

Jones told the outlet he immediately turned to the MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston for treatment ... and a short time later, he began PD-1 therapy to get healthy.

Sebastian Telfair Reports To Prison ... Terms Of Release Include No Booze, Drugs

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Sebastian Telfair is now behind bars ... TMZ Sports has learned the former NBA star has officially begun his prison sentence.

Records show the 40-year-old reported to Fort Dix FCI in New Jersey, where he's expected to remain for the next six months.

A judge, as you know, ordered Telfair earlier this summer to the time in a cell ... after he violated the conditions of his supervised release in his healthcare fraud case.

UFC Champ Dricus Du Plessis Khamzat Is 'Biggest Fight Of My Life' ... Necessary For GOAT Goal

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Dricus Du Plessis has taken over two dozen UFC fights and countless others outside of the promotion, but he tells TMZ Sports his toughest match ever will come on Saturday night against Khamzat Chimaev.

The current middleweight champ made no bones about it during a sitdown with Michael Babcock earlier this month ... explaining the UFC 319 main event tilt will not only be "the hardest," but "the biggest fight of my life."

"This is the best opponent -- to date," he said ... adding, "Up until now, this is the best guy. He is the No. 1 contender in the world. He is the best guy without a title in the world."

Lil Tay I Wanna Fight Sophie Rain ... Makes $60 Million Offer

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While some are calling Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford the most anticipated boxing match of the year, Lil Tay's trying to give the bout a run for its money -- calling out OnlyFans model Sophie Rain for a fight.

The musician/social media personality laid out the offer to the Bop House member on social media ... saying she'll give Rain $60 million to step inside the ring.

"Don't pretend you're above it all just because you're scared I'm gonna beat the brakes off you. I'm ready for you. I've been training."

'The Real Hulk Hogan' Racist Comments Complicate Legacy

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Hulk Hogan's life and legacy are complex ... he did lots of great things on his way to the top, but he made lots of mistakes along the way -- including using racial slurs that hurt fans and friends alike.

Hulk once admitted he was a racist and later walked back those comments ... and we look back on the consequences of his well-documented instances of racism in "TMZ Presents: The Real Hulk Hogan."

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Hogan was fired from the WWE in 2015 after a sex tape emerged of him using a racist slur in 2007 to describe one of daughter Brooke Hogan's exes.

Michael Phelps Gives Ravens Swimming Lessons ... Take It From Me!!!

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Michael Phelps is a man of his word ... 'cause one week after accepting the Baltimore Ravens' invite for some swimming lessons, he delivered!!

The Team USA GOAT met up with several members of the Ravens' roster at a local pool on Tuesday ... and showed them the ropes on how to get better in the water.

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As we previously reported, guys on the squad asked Phelps for help after taking a dip in the new Under Armour Performance Center recovery pool ... and the diehard Baltimore fan happily volunteered to assist.

Sha'Carri Richardson Front And Center On Nike Site After Dom. Violence Arrest

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Sha'Carri Richardson's recent domestic violence arrest apparently hasn't impacted her ability to sell shoes -- the track star is front and center on Nike's official website.

Richardson's imagery is currently plastered all over the Swoosh's store to help promote the Vomero Plus sneaker ... showing an edited image of her posing on top of the product, with her hand and signature fingernails holding it up.

It's quite interesting considering the Olympic medalist was arrested less than two weeks ago after getting physical with her boyfriend, fellow Team USA athlete Christian Coleman, at a Seattle airport after an apparent dispute over headphones ... which was captured on surveillance video.

'Beyoncé Bowl' Performance Costumes Fitting For A Primetime Emmy 🏆

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"Beyoncé Bowl" is setting a great precedent for the upcoming 77th Primetime Emmy Awards -- and the megastar is now an Emmy winner for the first time!!!

Her Netflix special was created for the NFL's 2024 Christmas Day Halftime Show, and it took home the category of Outstanding Costumes for variety, nonfiction or reality programming on Tuesday.

The Emmy Committee rolled out the winners list in the juried categories a month ahead of the Creative Arts Emmy Awards showtime at the Peacock Theater at L.A. Live, come September 6 and 7. No nominees in those categories ... just expert picks!!!

How Robbie Brewer's Final Race Ended In Tragedy

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Robbie Brewer's career as a stock car driver came to a tragic end on August 9, 2025, when he died after crashing into a wall during a race at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

The tragedy grew worse in the days following the event, when it was revealed the driver had actually suffered a medical emergency behind the wheel before the collision.

We're going to look into the background of the late competitor and go over the events of his final time on the track.

Robbie Had Competed In Racing Events For Decades

Brewer had been involved in racing events for more than three decades, and his first career start on a racetrack took place in 1990, according to ESPN.

The driver racked up a total of 311 Bowman Gray starts, split between the track's Stadium Stock, Sportsman and Tour Type Modified divisions, according to CBS Sports.

Brewer earned himself a track championship in 2011 in the Sportsman competition, and he had a total of 11 career victories at Bowman Gray.

The competitor also appeared in various 602 Modified races in the region surrounding Winston-Salem.

The Driver's Final Race Ended In Tragedy

Brewer's final event was part of a Sportsman Division race at Bowman Gray Stadium.

The racer was coming up to a restart with four laps to go in what was the first of two 20-lap features.

However, the competitor's car veered when he reportedly experienced a heart attack, according to Short Track Scene ... and the car crashed head-on into a wall, rolling to a halt near the finish line.

Emergency crew workers cut Brewer out of the wrecked car, and he was transported by ambulance to a local hospital.

Brewer's Death Was Mourned By His Friends And Family

A spectator spoke to the New York Post and said racing fans descended into "silence and reverence" after the crash. The racing fan recalled seeing several individuals "clearly praying" after the horrific wreck.

Brewer's daughter Courtney made an official announcement about her father's death on her Facebook account Sunday, writing she wasn't the only one who'd lost "a best friend," according to the New York Post.

Track officials later released a statement describing Brewer as a "highly respected competitor among his peers."

Taylor Swift Album Reveal Is Just The Teaser ... Superfan Says Big Drop Still Ahead!!!

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If you think you’ve cracked the code on Taylor Swift’s latest album reveal, think again ... 'cause one superfan swears there’s a whole other layer lurking beneath the hype!

Bestselling author Brittany Hodak joined us on "TMZ Live" Tuesday, and she gleefully admits she’s been up all night with fellow Swifties piecing together every last Easter egg from "The Life of a Showgirl" album reveal, decoding exactly what Taylor’s new era is all about.

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You can tell Brittany’s a Swiftie through and through, 'cause she points out the Aug 12 announcement at exactly 12:12 AM -- and she’s convinced those numbers are just the tip of the iceberg, with something bigger and better still to come.

Hulk Hogan Sex Tape Partner Seen For 1st Time Since His Death

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The woman Hulk Hogan made his infamous sex tape with just surfaced in public for the first time since the wrestling legend died ... and we've got a look.

Heather Clem ventured out Monday in Tampa, Florida ... rocking a sports bra and some yoga pants as she stopped at a convenience store.

You'll recall, Heather was at the center of Hulk's 2012 sex tape scandal ... they banged on camera while she was married to Hulk's former friend, infamous radio host Bubba The Love Sponge.