Hulk Hogan Cause of Death May Be Medical Malpractice

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11:30 AM PT -- The Clearwater Police Department said in a statement to TMZ Sports on Thursday the investigation into Hulk Hogan's death remains ongoing.

"We have been in communication with family members -- including his son, Nick, and daughter, Brooke. The unique nature of this case has required us to interview multiple witnesses and seek medical records from a variety of providers, and our detectives continue to do that. All of this takes time."

"The Hogan family has been appreciative of our efforts and our communication with them."

10:32 AM PT -- Hulk Hogan's widow, Sky, confirmed to TMZ Sports the wrestling legend's phrenic nerve was "compromised" during one of his recent surgeries.

She added that an autopsy on Hogan has been done -- but she declined to reveal its results.

Sky also said Hogan's body has not yet been cremated.

Hulk Hogan may have been the victim of medical malpractice -- malpractice that may have cost him his life -- this according to sources connected to the death case.

TikTok Star Julia Hill Films Self Rushing Field At MLB Game ... Gets Arrested, Jailed!

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Talk about clout chasin'!

A TikToker scored a viral moment when she ran on the field during an Anaheim Angels game this week ... and she recorded the whole stunt. That is, until cops slapped the cuffs on her!

The incident went down Monday during the Angels' 4-1 loss to the Cincinnati Reds in Anaheim, when Julia Hill hopped on the field and darted across the field.

The TikToker had her camera rollin' the whole time ... as she sprinted around the outfield, smiling and laughing the whole time.

Jaylen Brown's Dad Arrested For Attempted Murder ... After Apparent Parking Lot Dispute

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Boston Celtics superstar Jaylen Brown's dad -- former boxer Marselles Brown -- was arrested for attempted murder after allegedly stabbing a youth football coach in parking lot dispute, TMZ Sports has learned.

Las Vegas Metro Police is investigating a stabbing that went down at All American Park on Wednesday ... stating two men were in a verbal altercation over a parking space when the suspect stabbed the victim multiple times in the stomach.

According to the arrest report we obtained ... the alleged victim's girlfriend actually told cops it was over Brown dinging their vehicle with the door of a Lincoln Navigator as he got out of the passenger side.

Paige Bueckers Meets Shemar Moore After Historic Game ... 'My Favorite, Bro!!!'

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Paige Bueckers made history in Los Angeles Wednesday night after breaking Candace Parker's rookie scoring record ... and she did it all in front of one of her favorite celebrities -- Shemar Moore!!

It was a special moment for the hooper -- in an interview during WNBA All-Star Week, Bueckers was asked if there were any big names she would love to see courtside at her games ... and she mentioned Moore, which got his attention.

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"You never know when your boy might show up and HOLLA your name at one of your games," Moore wrote on Instagram at the time.

Humpy Wheeler Racing Promoter, Cars Voice Actor Dead At 86

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H.A. "Humpy" Wheeler -- a legend in the world of NASCAR and the former president and General Manager of the Charlotte Motor Speedway -- has passed away at the age of 86.

His passing was shared on Thursday ... with a statement saying he died "peacefully of natural causes yesterday, surrounded by loving family."

Jim France -- NASCAR Chairman and CEO -- called Wheeler a "visionary whose name became synonymous with promotion and innovation in our sport."

Serena Williams I'm Taking Zepbound For Weight Loss After Struggling To Drop LBs

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Serena Williams just revealed she's taking a popular weight loss drug, Zepbound, a GLP-1 medication, admitting she first tried to do it naturally ... but nothing worked!

The tennis legend opened up to Vogue about the decision -- surely to be polarizing -- after the tennis GOAT struggled to drop weight with just diet and exercise after giving birth to her second child in 2023.

"My whole life is being in the gym, working out, running, training, HIIT training, dancing, every single thing you can think of," Williams said.

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"I would always get to a certain point on the scale, but I could never get below that. That’s when I decided that it was time to try something different and got on the GLP-1 with Ro."

Ryan Garcia, Andrea Celina Pack On PDA In L.A. ... Romantic Date Night After Reconciliaton

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Ryan Garcia and Andrea Celina's issues certainly appear to be a thing of the past ... as the two were spotted enjoying a romantic date night in Los Angeles on Wednesday.

The star boxer and his wife hit up Giorgio Baldi in Santa Monica just a couple weeks after their divorce case was dismissed ... and they looked as couple-y as ever.

The two -- wearing fancy attire -- held hands on their way out of the famous Italian eatery ... and, at times, seemed to flash grins.

Report: Andy Reid Nearly Struck By Gunfire At Chiefs' Facility ... During 2024 Incident

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Andy Reid was reportedly almost hit by gunfire while he was in his office at the Kansas City Chiefs' practice facility last year.

According to The Kansas City Star, a bullet pierced through the coach's window back on May 4, 2024 and lodged itself in a wall near his bathroom -- some 15 feet from his desk.

Fortunately, the outlet says no one -- including the three-time Super Bowl-winning head coach -- was injured during the incident.

Brooke Hogan Video Will Change The World's Opinion on Hulk's Death!!!

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Brooke Hogan says people need to wait for body cam footage from her dad's death to come out ... 'cause she's heard it will totally change the story around his passing.

The daughter of Hulk Hogan made the bombshell claims on her Instagram Wednesday ... saying she's gotten legitimate calls from authorities in the know about her dad's death that she needs to ask questions about body camera footage and the 911 tapes.

She says she's been told that the tapes could "potentially shed enough light to change the narrative we/I/everyone's been hearing." She says these anon pros are putting their careers on the line to get her closer to this alleged truth.

Logan Paul Selling P.R. Mansion for Millions ... Bought New One Down the Street!!!

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Logan Paul is looking to close the door for good on his Puerto Rico mansion after wedding Nina Agdal ... as TMZ Sports has learned he's put his palatial Dorado home up for sale.

Just days after he tied the knot with Agdal in Lake Como, sources with direct knowledge of the situation tell us Logan's now hoping to shed his P.R. pad for $14 million.

Our sources tell us Logan has already bought a new house down the street from the one he's selling in P.R. where he's lived for a while. We're told he paid double the price for the new pad and is already moved in and loving the place.

Shakur Stevenson No Chance Jake Paul Beats Tank Despite Big Size Difference

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Bet the house on Gervonta Davis ... 'cause Shakur Stevenson says Jake Paul ain't beating Tank!

Stevenson, the 28-year-old WBC lightweight champ, joined Babcock on the TMZ Sports TV show (airs nightly on FS1) on Wednesday ... just minutes after the Paul vs. Davis bout was announced.

Tank is one of the most ferocious boxers in the world, but he's giving up A LOT of weight -- likely sixty-something pounds (Tank last weighed in at 133, while Jake was 199) -- so, we asked Shakur if Jake has a "realistic" shot at beating Gervonta.

49ers' Demarcus Robinson Suspended ... For Violating Substance Abuse Policy

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Demarcus Robinson's 49ers regular-season debut might have to wait -- the San Francisco wide receiver was hit with a three-game suspension for violating the league's substance abuse policy.

Niners head coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed the punishment on Wednesday ... but it shouldn't come as a surprise after the 30-year-old wrapped his DUI case last month.

As we previously reported, Robinson -- who was a member of the Los Angeles Rams at the time of his Nov. 2024 arrest following a "Monday Night Football" matchup -- was handed 36 months of probation and a $390 fine ... and was also ordered to complete several programs as part of a deal with prosecutors.

WWE Legend Trish Stratus Mourns Mom's Death From Cancer ... 'My Heart Feels Broken'

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Trish Stratus is mourning the loss of her mother, Alice Stratigeas ... with the WWE Hall of Famer announcing she passed away last week after a battle with cancer.

Stratus shared the tragic news with her fans in an Instagram post on Wednesday ... saying she hasn't been able to find the words until now -- and that writing it "makes it more real."

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"She fought through so many battles in her life with a strength that amazed me, and even in her hardest days, she was still thinking of everyone else first," Stratus wrote. "That was my mama - selfless, brave, and full of love."

Boxing Star Devin Haney Sues Daughter's Mom For Extortion

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3:13 PM PT -- Leena Sayed's attorney, Mark Vincent Kaplan, said in a statement to TMZ Sports on Wednesday, his client is not extorting Devin Haney.

She's "only seeking to get what the law requires Mr. Haney to pay for child support," the lawyer said.

He added, "While he made claims he's defamed by the truthful allegations she's provided in her statements within the litigation, he should be aware that in the law of defamation truth is a defense."

"I think Mr. Haney would be best served to make his case to the family court and not the court of social media."

Devin Haney is suing the mother of his months-old daughter, alleging she's extorted and defamed him, TMZ Sports has learned.

Myles Garrett Avoids Speeding Ticket Questions ... 'Rather Talk About Football'

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Myles Garrett isn't interested in talking about anything other than football ... which reporters quickly learned after pressing the NFL star about his most recent speeding ticket, shutting down all questions regarding the incident.

Garrett spoke publicly for the first time since getting pulled over for going 100 MPH in a 60 zone on I-71 in Ohio after the team arrived home from Charlotte after defeating the Carolina Panthers earlier this month.

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When asked how it felt watching his cars speedometer creep up to triple digits, the 29-year-old wasn't playing ball.

Cruz Beckham Makes Ballsy Move With GF On Yacht ... Size Matters!

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Cruz Beckham’s gunning for dad’s 'Golden Balls' title -- flashing his own family jewels to his GF ... who looked absolutely over the moon about it!

You gotta see the pics -- Cruz turned his Amalfi Coast, Italy yacht trip into an R-rated peep show Wednesday ... rocking a teeny blue Speedo, bulge front and center for GF Jackie Apostel, who wasn’t shy about yanking him even closer with a handful of Beckham's bum for good measure.

Jackie was literally gazing up at Cruz aboard the Bulge Voyage, inching closer and closer -- basically setting the stage for the racy moment everyone thought was about to go down.