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Former MLB pitcher Brian Matusz -- best known for his years on the mound with the Baltimore Orioles -- died from an apparent overdose ... TMZ Sports has confirmed.

Our sources tell us Matusz was found dead at his Phoenix, Ariz. residence on Jan. 6 ... with a white substance around his mouth and drug paraphernalia -- including a straw, lighter and aluminum foil -- near his right hand.

We're told it was Matusz's mother, Elizabeth, who discovered him ... after she had grown concerned about him due to comments he made about feeling like he had nothing left to live for.

A girls youth basketball coach was arrested in Connecticut over the weekend after he allegedly mowed down a man with his car following a verbal dispute ... and it was all caught on video!

The crazy incident occurred in a parking lot after a basketball game just after 11 AM on January 11 at the Horace Porter School in Columbia, CT -- roughly 10 miles south of UConn -- prompting a response from Connecticut State Police.

When troopers arrived, they spoke with the alleged victim who claimed the coach "intentionally ran into them, causing them to go over the roof and hood of the vehicle before falling onto the ground."

Tough times for a middle-aged French woman who got scammed out of $850K, fooled into thinking she was dating Brad Pitt after being duped by manipulated images of the actor.

53-year-old Anne, married to a millionaire at the time, fell for the scam in 2023 ... at one point sending a large chunk of money to the scammer who claimed they needed money for cancer treatment -- complete with faked hospital bed pics to seal the con.

How’d she have that cash to send? Oh, just her divorce settlement after trading in her millionaire hubby for her fake movie star boo, according to French network BFM TV.

Olivia Ponton -- Joe Burrow's most famous "employee" -- has apparently accrued some big PTO -- because she's currently soaking up the sun on vacay in a tiny bikini in Turks and Caicos.

The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model -- who told cops last month just after a burglary at Burrow's Cincinnati-area mansion that she worked for the Bengals superstar -- ditched the Midwest for some sand and blue waters ... and check out a few images she posted from the trip, she's obviously appreciating the R&R.

In a small black two-piece, Ponton enjoyed several dips in the Atlantic ... plus some pages of a romance novel. She did it all with a huge smile on her face, too.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has an enthusiast vocal ally in her corner amid the backlash over her response to the wildfires -- and it’s none other than the mayor of Inglewood, a city that adjoins L.A.

We caught up with James T. Butts, and he blasted Bass' critics as "misguided" -- and even went on to praise her as one of the most conscientious, confident elected officials he's ever seen.

Check out the clip ... Butts dives into why he believes Bass is excelling in an impossible situation, highlighting the lack of resources she's had to navigate while proving her leadership chops.

The Eagles have identified the fan who berated a female Packers supporter at Philadelphia's playoff game over the weekend ... and TMZ Sports has learned they've now kickstarted the punishment process for the guy.

Our sources say that just two days after the man in a green Eagles jacket was seen on video unloading on a Packer backer during Philly's 22-10 Wild Card round win ... the team has found out who he is and is currently determining how they want to handle the situation.

It seems a ban is on the table ... however, we're told, for now, the Eagles are still evaluating the situation.

Wile E. Coyote isn't the smartest mutt in the game ... as proved by a Midwestern coyote going viral for its daring supermarket break-in.

Check it out ... police officers responded to an Aldi grocery store in a Chicago neighborhood after a wild animal made its way into one of the upright display coolers Monday. Onlookers are quick to assume the unwanted guest is a raccoon or a possum -- since both creatures are known for being pesty scavengers.

The surprise shopper is none other than a coyote, however ... and two officers poke and prod the deli section with brooms.

Kathy Griffin's marriage to Randy Bick is about to be officially dunzo.

The comedian settled her divorce with Bick in L.A. County Superior Court after she filed to end the marriage back in December 2023.

According to new legal docs, obtained by TMZ ... the former couple got hitched on New Year's Day 2020 and inked a prenup, but three years later they split, citing irreconcilable differences.

Diddy made the most of his last summer as a free man ... living it up at a fancy resort in Wyoming ... but not without some drama.

The Bad Boy Records founder spent a few nights back in July at the Amangani luxury resort in Jackson Hole ... according to someone who worked at the hotel during Diddy's stay.

Diddy was traveling with a woman and another man, and we're told they spent their first day at the resort pool ... where Diddy was wearing a wetsuit with booties.

Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson have split after a decade of marriage ... TMZ has confirmed.

Jessica tells us ... "Eric and I have been living separately navigating a painful situation in our marriage. Our children come first, and we are focusing on what is best for them. We are grateful for all of the love and support that has been coming our way, and appreciate privacy right now as we work through this as a family."

The couple first got together way back in 2010, and got engaged that same year as well. It took a little while, but JS and EJ finally got hitched in 2014 ... and since then, they've had three children together ... 12-year-old Maxwell, 11-year-old Ace and 5-year-old Birdie.

If Bad Bunny REALLY wants to scare his mom in the WWE squared circle again, there's already one Superstar lining up to make it happen -- none other than Logan Paul.

The music sensation -- who had a memorable appearance at WWE Backlash back in 2023 -- recently revealed to Rolling Stone he'd love another crack at wrestling ... but this time, he wanted a much bigger "risk."

"I want to put my life at risk in the ring," BB said. "I felt like I didn't risk it enough in the ring. I want to scare my mother."

Beyoncé is putting today's HUGE announcement on ice as the wildfires continue to cut a path of destruction across Los Angeles.

The iconic singer issued a statement on Instagram Monday night, postponing her big reveal to a later date due to the devastation that has claimed the lives of at least 24 Angelenos with dozens still missing and thousands of homes destroyed.

Bey wrote that she's praying for the families who have suffered trauma and loss, hoping they'll be able to heal and rebuild their lives.

American actor Kevin Quinn was 17 years old when he first started playing Xander -- the camp counselor who loves writing poems and playing guitar -- on Disney Channel's "Bunk'd" back in 2015.

Kevin was part of an ensemble cast like Peyton List as the girly counselor-in-training who's obsessed with shoes and Kevin's girlfriend, Emma, Miranda May as the nice one of the group, Lou, and Karan Brar as the avid video game player, Ravi.

Actress Skai Jackson was also on the show, playing the role of Zuri.

In 2022, Kevin released his song "More of You."

Brett Favre is admitting he was initially terrified to learn of his Parkinson's diagnosis ... telling TMZ Sports he at first thought "it was the end of the world."

Favre got candid with us about his much-publicized health battle last week ... revealing that when docs told him he had the disease in January 2024 after having some troubles with his right hand, his initial thoughts were pessimistic ones.

He said he believed "the world was caving in on me" ... and he wondered out loud how this all happened.

Donald Trump's going to be dancing to one of his favorite songs as he celebrates his inauguration ... because the Village People are booked for one of his events!!!

The band just announced they accepted an invitation from President-elect Trump's campaign to participate in some inaugural activities ... including at least one event with Trump himself.

The Village People used to beef with Trump over him using their songs at his rallies, but they changed their tune last year ... admitting Trump is good for business.

Eva Longoria is making a seven-figure donation to help folks displaced by the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles ... with an assist from a billionaire.

The actress and her foundation pledged a $1 million donation to help wildfire victims ... and the money is coming from the $50 million Bezos Courage and Civility Award she earned.

Eva won the award back in March and she has a decade to use the funds on charitable causes ... so she's already putting the money to good use.