Rudi Johnson 911 Caller Says Woman Pleaded For Help ... Before Ex-NFLer Died By Suicide

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A woman who called 911 to report Rudi Johnson's tragic passing said she heard somebody yelling for help just moments before the ex-NFL star died by suicide.

Police audio TMZ Sports has obtained reveals the caller told dispatch she saw somebody -- who was later ID'ed as Johnson -- fall from a building near her residence in Sunny Isles, Fla. ... at around 11 PM on Sept. 22.

When asked if she had heard anything before Johnson jumped ... the caller stated, "I heard somebody screaming."

Nina Dobrev Me & Zac Efron? Nah!!!

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Nina Dobrev isn’t quite ready to move on from her split from ex-fiancé Shaun White ... she's putting those rumors to rest, and shutting down those Zac Efron dating whispers!

TMZ caught up with Nina at LAX Wednesday, and she let us know the dating speculation between her and the "High School Musical" alum following those cozy yacht rumors are totally bogus.

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Nina makes it clear they’re just pals, and you gotta see the clip 'cause her laugh says it all -- any notion of them being more than buddies is straight-up ludicrous.

Orange Cassidy Reflects On Six-Years Of AEW Dynamite ... Ahead Of Championship Match

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All Elite Wrestling is set to celebrate the sixth anniversary of AEW Dynamite later tonight in the Sunshine State ... and TMZ Sports caught up with Orange Cassidy to reflect on the journey -- and his quest to take home the TNT Championship!

We sat down with Cassidy ahead of the big show -- where the wrestling star made sure to credit The Young Bucks for making this all possible, saying, "Without them, I wouldn't be sitting here talking to you."

O.C. also gave flowers to AEW CEO Tony Khan, saying it's great to work with someone who has respect for pro wrestling.

Rudy Gobert's Ex Letter To Future Kid We'll Move Past 'Betrayal'

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Rudy Gobert's ex, Julia Bonilla, penned an emotional message to her future child on Wednesday ... saying despite their family's drama, "You are proof that even after betrayal, after storms, after pain, life can still grow in light."

Bonilla posted the note on Instagram alongside a black and white photo exposing her growing belly ... making it clear no matter where things stand between mom and dad, the baby was "wanted," "chosen," and "meant to be."

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TMZ Sports broke the story back in May ... our sources said Gobert abruptly ended things with Bonilla shortly after they learned they would be welcoming a second child together, telling her to move out of their home in the process.

Paul Skenes Lavishes Livvy ... Gifts Galore For Girlfriend's 23rd!!!

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Paul Skenes appears to be on track to win the Cy Young AND Boyfriend of the Year honors this season ... as Livvy Dunne just revealed her MLB star BF showered her in gifts for her birthday.

The former LSU gymnast showed on her Instagram page on Wednesday that the Pittsburgh Pirates ace went all out for her 23rd ... throwing her a bash that featured balloons, cake and flowers.

There was also a sign on the wall that read "It is your birthday" -- an apparent reference to "The Office" -- and Livvy showed that some of the balloons even had real cotton candy buried inside of them.

Trump Advisor Bad Bunny Hates America ... Expect ICE to Be at Super Bowl!!!

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The NFL just announced Bad Bunny will perform at the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show ... and now ICE is announcing their planned appearance -- well, according to Donald Trump’s former campaign manager.

Check out Corey Lewandowski's appearance on Benny Johnson’s "The Benny Show" -- he's confident the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement will make their presence known at Super Bowl LX next year.

Corey, who worked on Trump's 2016 and 2024 presidential campaigns, even seems to offer a threatening message, warning ... "There is nowhere you can provide safe haven to people who are in this country illegally. Not the Super Bowl and nowhere else."

TMZ Sports Live Stream Join The Conversation!!!

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Hit the comment section as Babcock, Lucas, Mojo, Edward and the whole crew break down the most important topics of the day ... and we'll be interacting with viewers throughout the program between 1 PM and 2 PM PT.

So tune in, make fun of us, share your two cents, sound off about your favorite team ... nothing is out of bounds.

Shedeur Sanders My Thoughts On Dillon Gabriel Starting At QB?! ... Mime Not Answerin'!

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Shedeur Sanders was a man of few (no) words when asked to react to news his Cleveland Browns team was sending Joe Flacco to the bench in favor of fellow rookie Dillon Gabriel ... choosing to pantomime instead of using his voice!

Sanders "spoke" with media in the locker room at the team facility on Wednesday not long after the quarterback change, and it appeared a cat got his tongue ... with the 23-year-old opting not to verbalize his thoughts.

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When a reporter asked if he could vocally express his feelings on the move, Sanders continued to mouth his answers, and he seemed to find it quite amusing.

Browns Rookie Quinshon Judkins Ex's Alleged Injury Photos ... Bruising On Arm, Mark On Chin

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TMZ Sports has obtained photos of the injuries Quinshon Judkins' ex says she sustained at the hands of the Browns rookie ... and the pics do appear to show bruising, cuts and marks on the woman's body.

The images, according to police, were snapped on July 8 and July 12 ... after the woman accused Judkins of roughing her up during a ride home from a Florida airport late on July 7 and early on July 8.

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The woman alleged the two had gotten into a dispute over the way Judkins did not defend her to his family following a trip to Hawaii. She claimed the verbal argument turned physical once they got in their rental car, alleging Judkins "punched her in the mouth/chin area with a closed fist."

'SYTYCD' Season 4 Winner Joshua Allen Struck and Killed by Train

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Joshua Allen -- the winner of "So You Think You Can Dance" Season 4 -- was struck and killed by a train, a family member tells TMZ.

TMZ broke the news of his death earlier this morning.

We're told Joshua died in a hospital near his Texas home Tuesday.

Killer Mike To Steph Curry My Bad For Ayesha Comment .... It Was the Weed!!!

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Killer Mike is publicly apologizing to Steph Curry for recent comments made about his wife, Ayesha ... saying he was "stoned" when he shared his two cents on Instagram.

The Atlanta rapper and activist broke it down on the latest episode of "Club Shay Shay," when Shannon Sharpe asked about his joke in response to BookieWoodz's skit roasting Ayesha for repeatedly embarrassing Steph -- which sparked a feud with the NBA star.

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"Boy, my wife done cursed me out," Mike said about his comments ... "and I realized maybe I shouldn't smoke marijuana and get on the internet."

Brittany Renner Wants More Child Support From P.J. ... 'At Least' $35K Per Month

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Brittany Renner wants a court to increase P.J. Washington's child support payments to her -- saying in a new filing this week $5,500 a month is just not enough.

Renner made her case to the judge in documents that TMZ Sports has obtained ... asking for "at least $35,000" a month from Washington in an effort to raise their 4-year-old son in a manner suitable to a kid with such a rich father.

She claimed in the docs when she and the NBA player first agreed on the $5.5K number, they lived together in North Carolina -- but things have drastically changed since she and the toddler moved to California late last year.

'So You Think You Can Dance' Season 4 Winner Joshua Allen Dead at 36

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Joshua Allen -- the winner of "So You Think You Can Dance" Season 4 -- has died.

A family member tells TMZ he died on Sept. 30 but declined to share how he passed. The family member asks fans for "privacy and prayers."

His years-long friend in the dance community, Emmanuel Hurd, tells TMZ he is shocked by his death and remembers him as "a very honest, real person" who would tell you his own flaws.

Yankees' Jazz Chisholm Turns Back On Reporters ... During Qs About Starting Lineup Absence

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Yankees star Jazz Chisholm wasn't hiding his frustrations after his name was left out of the starting nine for New York's AL Wild Card opener -- turning his back to reporters when he was asked about the move during his postgame media session.

Yanks manager Aaron Boone had fans scratching their heads after the 27-year-old wasn't slotted in at second base during their Game 1 loss to the Boston Red Sox ... with Amed Rosario getting the nod against lefty Garrett Crochet.

When asked if he was surprised by the decision ... Chisholm said, "I guess yeah," as he rummaged through his locker.

Jon Secada Bad Bunny Doesn't Need Super Bowl Guest Performers He's Representing All Latin Artists!!!

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Jon Secada is hyped -- gushing about how America’s finally giving Latin artists their shine, with Bad Bunny about to OWN the Super Bowl LX halftime stage!

We caught up with the legend Tuesday outside FOX Studios in NYC ... and he says Bad Bunny’s about to do big things for Latin music -- staying true to himself and repping his roots, especially with America’s current temperament.

Catch the clip ... Cuban-born Jon’s straight-up gushing, telling us Bad Bunny’s already a legend and won’t need anyone sharing the stage with him at the halftime show.

Shaq I'm Not Hooking Up With Sophie Rain

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Shaquille O'Neal is denying he's romantically involved with OnlyFans model Sophie Rain ... claiming he doesn't like to date young women -- but older moms are most certainly on the table.

The Big Aristotle recently ran into the internet star at her 21st birthday bash ... an appearance that many speculated wasn't the coincidence Sophie made it out to be.

After the two posed for a pic together, the rumors went wild that they were an item ... but Shaq put an end to all the chatter in the comment section of a video breaking down the matter.