JaMarcus Russellknows a thing or two about Lane Kiffinand LSU football, and the former number one overall pick in the 2007 NFL Draft is pumped to see what the polarizing head coach has in store for his alma mater!
TMZ Sports chatted it up with Russell and Dwayne Bowe -- former star teammates at LSU -- about their school's hiring of Kiffin, and both are pumped to see how he makes his mark on one of the country's top programs.
Russell, in particular has a unique view of the 50-year-old ... since Lane was his head coach in Oakland with the Raiders until Al Davis fired him four games into the 2008 season.
Lamont Roach is totally unbothered by rival Gervonta Davis ... the boxing star tells us he's completely focused on putting Isaac "Pitbull" Cruz's lights out, and doing it quickly!
"Nobody wants to be in there for a long time, so hopefully I catch him with one that's gonna make him go to sleep. If not, I'll just beat him up for 12 rounds straight," 30-year-old Roach (25-1-2), told TMZ Sports ahead of Saturday's highly anticipated bout.
27-year-old Cruz (28-3-1) is no walk in the park, and Roach knows it.
Klay Thompson might be having a slow start to his season, but it's by no means due to his love life -- so says Isaiah Thomas, who tells TMZ Sports the outside noise means nothing to a Hall of Famer like the Mavericks hooper.
Klay's averaging just 11 points on 37% shooting so far in his second season in Dallas ... career lows in both categories.
Some folks think the slump could be due to his high-profile relationship with Megan Thee Stallion (we're looking at you, Jason Williams) ... but I.T. says there's simply no way.
Merab Dvalishvili began his UFC career with two consecutive losses before winning an astounding 14 straight fights (and counting), putting him among the very best MMA fighters ever ... a fairy tale The Machine describes as the "American Dream."
"This is unbelievable," Dvalishvili told TMZ Sports ahead of his UFC 323 main event fight against Petr Yan.
"I am the American Dream. Now, when I see other Georgians also willing to come here to America, they think they can do like I do, but it's very hard. It's not only hard work, you have to get lucky, too, and I'm lucky. I'm lucky."
The Austin Police Department has closed the book on Brianna Aguilera's death, ruling it a suicide ... but the family still doesn't believe law enforcement.
Tony Buzbee, the attorney for Aguilera's family, tells TMZ they still think Brianna's death was more nefarious ... adding, "The Austin Police screwed things up royally."
Buzbee says there's no credible evidence to back APD's suicide claim, full stop.
Dillon Danisclaims he's still feeling it after his brawl at UFC 322 ... to the point where he won't be able to attend his deposition in his Nina Agdalcase next week.
According to court documents, obtained by TMZ Sports, the MMA fighter says he is currently in California "seeking medical treatment" for a head injury he sustained at MSG after throwing hands with several members of Islam Makhachev's team on Nov. 15.
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As a result, the fighter's lawyer says Danis won't be around to get grilled by Agdal's lawyers next Tuesday in New Jersey.
The brawl prompted New York City Mayor Eric Adamsto call for an investigation, saying the actions were unacceptable.
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TMZ Sports has obtained the 911 call made regarding Elden Campbell's death ... with a man telling the operator he spotted something washed up on the shore that "looks like a human body."
In the audio, the caller sounded confused about what he initially saw on the beach on December 1 ... but after zooming in on his camera, he told the operator, "It looks like a dead person on the floor."
Mark Sanchez has barely uttered a peep since he was stabbed in Indianapolis, leaving him fighting for his life and facing serious criminal charges ... until Friday, when the retired QB wrote a heartfelt tribute to his family.
The former first-round draft pick turned NFL broadcaster took to Instagram, where he posted two photos of his wife, Perry, and their two adorable little twin daughters, alongside a message of gratitude for those who have had his back.
"This time of year always makes me look around and appreciate what matters, but this one hits different," 39-year-old Sanchez wrote. "I’m just grateful—to wake up, to be home, and to be able to wrap my arms around my wife and kids."
George Pickens just wrote another chapter in his "Book of Deleted Instagram Disses" -- this time, the Cowboys receiver ripped into ex-NFLer Richard Sherman for comments made on "Thursday Night Football."
Just a week after Pickens set his sights on Philadelphia and Eagles fans and said they're only good for sandwiches, the 24-year-old athlete shifted focus to the Prime Video analyst.
Sherman criticized Pickens for seeming "uninterested" and giving a "half-assed" performance in CeeDee Lamb's absence after the loss to the Detroit Lions ... something, he said, simply can't happen if No. 3 wants to be the best in the NFL.
Taylor Swiftcan leave a "Blank Space" on a check all she wants, but she still wouldn't be able to buy her perfect wedding date from another couple at her fave venue ... so says the venue itself.
Here's the deal ... a recent report claimed the singer-songwriter wants to marry Travis Kelceon June 13, naturally, next year at Ocean House in Westerly, Rhode Island -- but that date was already held for another bride and groom.
According to the report, Taylor unzipped her wallet and dropped a bag to claw back her chosen date ... because money can't buy you love, but it might buy you a lovely, romantic venue.
President Trump finally got his hands on the peace prize he so desperately wanted ... no, it's not the Nobel variety, but something far better ... an award from soccer's governing body!!!
Trump was just awarded the brand spanking new FIFA Peace Prize ... getting the hardware Friday at the 2026 World Cup draw at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino presented his good buddy with the first-ever award, which consists of a trophy of golden hands holding a soccer ball, plus a medal and, wait for it, a certificate.
12/5 10:52 AM PT -- Officials in Florida tell us they received a report of an unresponsive adult male on the beach at around 8 PM on December 1. When they arrived, they found Campbell next to a jet ski on the beach, later pronouncing him dead.
"At this time, there is no foul play suspected, and the death investigation is ongoing."
NBA champion Elden Campbell's cause of death has been revealed ... with officials telling TMZ Sports the former Laker died due to an accidental drowning.
The medical examiner in Florida says Campbell -- who was 57 years old -- was pronounced deceased at 8:03 PM on December 1.
The news of his tragic death was first announced by his former teammates and professional and college organizations.
Stefon Diggswaited until the bye week to celebrate his birthday, but it was well worth it -- his lady, Cardi B, made it unforgettable by twerking and singing for his big bash!!
Cardi and mutual friends had a toast to the New England Patriots wide receiver's 32nd trip around the sun on Thursday in Miami ... days after his actual birthday (November 29th).
While Diggs was enjoying dinner and about to blow out the candles on his cake, Cardi began singing Stevie Wonder's "Happy Birthday" along with the friends in attendance.
Michael Jordan got an epic Bulls-themed welcome at court on Friday -- a fan blasted his former team's iconic intro music as the NBA legend made his way to a courthouse entrance!
His Airness pulled up to a federal court in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Friday to testify in a federal antitrust case against NASCAR and its CEO, Jim France, for allegedly operating an illegal monopoly.
As Michael Jordan walked into court for today's proceedings, a fan was playing the Chicago Bulls' into music. Jordan is scheduled to testify this afternoon. pic.twitter.com/qTA9q9r9XJ
