Iowa Hoops Star Tavion Banks Arrested After Alleged Drunken Bar Fight

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College basketball star Tavion Banks -- who helped lead Drake to the second round of the NCAA tournament last year -- was arrested over the weekend for allegedly being involved in a drunken bar fight.

The 6-foot-7 wing, who transferred to the Univ. of Iowa this past offseason, was taken into custody at around 1:16 AM on Saturday, after he was accused of getting in an altercation at ReUnion Brewery, a popular Iowa City spot that's a 13-minute walk from the UI campus.

Specific details surrounding the incident are still not yet known, but court documents state Banks was charged with public intoxication and disorderly conduct, fighting/violent behavior.

Brian Callahan Fired By Titans

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2:13 PM PT -- Mike McCoy, a senior offensive assistant for the Titans -- is expected to be named the interim head coach ... according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.

He previously spent three seasons as the head coach of the San Diego Chargers from 2013 to 2016.

The Tennessee Titans have just fired their head coach.

The team announced minutes ago they were parting ways with Brian Callahan -- after a crushing, 20-10, loss to the Raiders on Sunday.

In a statement, president of football operations Chad Brinker said team brass met with Callahan Monday morning to inform him of the move.

Eminem's Daughter Alaina Scott Slim Shady Grandbaby … Encore!!!

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Eminem's family is growing a little bigger ... because he's going to be a grandad, again!

The Grammy-winner's eldest daughter Alaina, 32, announced Sunday she's expecting her first baby with husband Matt Moeller.

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She posted, "THE BEST OF YOU + ME. For months, I've carried a tiny heartbeat inside me, one that has already changed mine in every possible way. There's something indescribable about knowing there's a little life growing, dreaming, and becoming, all while you go about your day, whispering prayers and hopes only they can hear. I've never felt more grateful for this gift and to grow our family, something we've wanted for so long. Thank you God for this blessing."

George Strait Fans Want 'King of Country' For SB LX ... Not Bad Bunny!!!

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Fans are taking drastic measures to get Bad Bunny removed from the Super Bowl LX halftime show ... even launching a petition to replace him with country music legend George Strait!

Multiple petitions have popped up online after the NFL announced the King of Latin Trap would headline the SB halftime show on February 8, 2026 ... sparking enormous controversy.

Some fans would rather see 73-year-old Strait -- widely regarded as one of the biggest/best country music stars ever -- with over a thousand fans putting their John Hancock's to the Change.org petition.

Lions' Dan Campbell Rips Brian Branch For Fighting ... 'What He Did Is Inexcusable'

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Dan Campbell took Brian Branch to task on Sunday night ... ripping his star player for igniting a brawl following Detroit's loss to the Chiefs.

The wild incident occurred just seconds after the Lions fell to Kansas City, 30-17, on Sunday night ... when Branch hit JuJu Smith-Schuster in the mouth for the way he blocked him earlier in the game.

The smack started a melee -- with multiple players from both sides jumping in to try to break things up.

TAYLOR SWIFT DROPPING 'ERAS TOUR' DOCUSERIES & NEW CONCERT FILM

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Taylor Swift is ready to fully pull back the curtain on her iconic "Eras Tour" ... announcing a brand-new docuseries and concert film.

The big reveal went down Monday morning on 'GMA' ... where a six-part docuseries titled, “Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour | The End of an Era” and a new concert film, “Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour | The Final Show,” will drop on Disney+ December 12.

For the docuseries, the announcement teases behind-the-scenes footage ... featuring Taylor’s family, friends, tour openers like Gracie Abrams and Sabrina Carpenter, and celeb guests including Ed Sheeran and Florence Welch.

Colts Cheerleader BF Pops the Question💍 ... On Field During Game!

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Love was in the air, and on the field, at Lucas Oil Stadium ... an Indianapolis Colts' cheerleader got engaged after her boyfriend proposed right on the turf during one of the squad's performances!

The cute moment went down on Sunday in Indy during the Colts' Week 6 showdown against the Arizona Cardinals.

As the Colts cheerleading team was mid-routine, performing near the endzone in the second half, a man wearing a "Marry Me" custom Colts jersey snuck up behind Mika.

Aaron Donald Olympic Shot Put Potential??? ... Discus Champ Says Yes!!!

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Aaron Donald might be retired from the NFL, but a discus-throwing champ is convinced the dude could still have an elite career in track and field.

TMZ Sports caught up with Reggie Jagers -- who hurled the disc for the red, white and blue during the 2020 Tokyo Games -- out at LAX this month ... and he said he's sure Donald could throw shot put at the 2028 Olympics in L.A. if he put his mind to it.

Jagers told us there's not much technique involved ... and given the brute strength and cash for training that Donald possesses, it wouldn't shock him one bit to see the former Ram have success in the event.

Taylor Swift Makes NFL Season debut!!!

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Taylor Swift has officially ditched the moving walls as she makes her NFL season debut Sunday night at the Chiefs-Lions game!!!

During the "Sunday Night Football" tilt, cameras captured the moment Taylor went in for a loving hug with her soon-to-be father-in-law Ed Kelce -- both decked out in Chiefs merch -- as Taylor took a moment to flash that boulder of an engagement ring.

The broadcaster calls Taylor a "rockstar," then notices she isn't solo in support for her fiancé Travis Kelce ... pointing out that 'The Life of a Showgirl' hit maker is accompanied by Fever star Caitlin Clark.

Cardi B Turns 33 My Jesus Year Is Here!!!

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Cardi B’s feeling blessed on her birthday -- she hit up IG reflecting on a wild Year 32 and dubbing 33 her "Jesus year," all while flexing a ton of celebration pics.

Check it out -- the pregnant star was ready to pop but didn’t skip a beat, rocking a skin-tight cutout dress with matching accessories, striking pose after pose for pics that perfectly matched her reflective Sunday IG caption.

Cardi got deep on the Jesus year vibes, saying she’s never felt more protected, chosen, and anointed -- adding, "He never fails to remind me that I’m chosen and that I’m anointed, and that’s the best gift I could ever ask for."

Mark Sanchez Mother of His Son Speaks Out on His Arrest

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Mark Sanchez's former partner and mother of his son is breaking her silence following the ex-NFL quarterback's recent criminal charges ... and she's making it clear her priority is their child.

Model Bobby T -- whose real name is Erin Campaneris -- shares 8-year-old Daniel with Sanchez ... and released a statement on Instagram Sunday, saying she's aware of the "serious criminal charges" facing her son's father but remains focused on shielding Daniel from the fallout.

"My foremost priority has always been, and remains, our eight-year-old son," she wrote, adding that she had initially chosen to stay silent "to protect Daniel." But now that the case is public, she says her concern for his safety "hasn’t changed."

Mark Sanchez Released from Hospital, Poses for Mugshot

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Mark Sanchez was discharged from the hospital and booked into jail, where he posed for a mugshot following a violent altercation over a week ago.

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Exclusive video from FOX59/CBS4 shows the former NFL star walking into the Marion County Community Justice Campus Sunday morning wearing a sling on his arm. He was formally booked. His mugshot shows him appearing alert but subdued after being released from medical care.

Sanchez told the outlet he's just grateful to be alive -- thanking first responders and the medical team who treated him after the violent altercation. He says the surgeon who operated on him saved his life. He added he's focused on recovery and healing slowly.

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The former QB had been hospitalized since October 4 after being accused of attacking a 69-year-old man in a hotel alley in downtown Indianapolis. The truck driver was reportedly driving a cooking oil recycling collection truck and reports indicate Mark was allegedly upset about the truck backing into the alley.

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Ryan Sheckler I'm Nearly 6 Years Sober ... And Skating Better Than Ever!!!

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Ryan Sheckler is getting ready to celebrate a big milestone -- six years of sobriety -- and he tells TMZ Sports things have gotten so much better for him since he swore off booze.

The skateboarding legend gave us a life update while at LAX this week ... and he raved about the sober lifestyle.

He said it's helped him in all areas -- including on his board.

Boxer Danny Garcia Tank's Smart to Fight Jake Paul ... I'd Do It, Too!!! 💸💸💸

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Gervonta Davis' decision to fight Jake Paul has upset many of Tank's fans ... but boxing star Danny Garcia tells TMZ Sports it's simply good business!

The exhibition fight, which will stream on Netflix, is scheduled for November 14th at the Kaseya Center in Miami ... a bout that's stirred up a ton of controversy, with many knocking 30-year-old Davis for fighting.

Despite the size and experience disparity, Garcia, a former champion in multiple weight classes (37-4), believes fans are overreacting.

Luke Rockhold Alex Pereira Is A MF'ing Gangster!!! ... Changes Tune On 'GOAT'

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Luke Rockhold has been one of the biggest Alex Pereira critics, but the former middleweight champ is ready to give Poatan his flowers ... declaring the Light Heavyweight strap holder one of the all-time greats!

TMZ Sports ran into the UFC legend leaving On The Rox at The Roxy in West Hollywood this week -- not long after 38-year-old Pereira decimated then-champ Magomed Ankalaev in the main event at UFC 320 -- when we asked Rockhold about the performance.

"I used to hate on Alex Pereira but motherf***er's a gangster. It's all about confidence. It's all about balls. He has it. He f***ing has it. I'm not gonna lie. I can't hate on the motherf***er anymore. He's one of the GOATs," Luke said.