The trans athlete controversy Sophie Cunningham thrust back into the spotlight spilled into the streets of Brooklyn Saturday ... with rival demonstrations gathering outside Barclays Center ahead of the Fever’s matchup against the New York Liberty.
A group of about 60 supporters came out in defense of Cunningham, while more than 100 trans-rights advocates rallied nearby. NYPD officers and metal barricades divided the crowds as fans headed into the arena.
The Cunningham-focused rally was organized by Liberty fan Dr. Elizabeth Fedak, following the Fever guard’s recent remarks about transgender participation in women’s sports.
Erling Haaland has unveiled a dramatic new look ... buzzing off the long, blonde hair that became one of the most recognizable features of the Manchester City superstar.
The World Cup icon has shocked soccer fans by chopping off the long, flowing blonde hair -- posting the process early Sunday with the caption "New season, new trim" ... shocking fans around the globe.
For years, Haaland's Viking-like hairstyle has been part of his identity as one of soccer's biggest stars. The Norwegian striker first became famous with Red Bull Salzburg and Borussia Dortmund before joining Manchester City in 2022, where he immediately established himself as one of the world's most prolific goalscorers.
Julius Erving is giving the new-look Philadelphia 76ers a big thumbs-up ... but Dr. J's not ready to crown them champs just yet!
The Hall of Famer spoke to TMZ Sports this week and said he's all-in on the stacked squad ... but winning isn't just about accumulating All-Stars.
"What I've been doing is just pretty much giving the deal a thumbs up. Jaylen Brown, deal, thumbs up," Erving told us, ticking off some of the blockbuster off-season moves.
"They're gonna be one of the most talented teams."
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Enes Kanter Freedomwants to play in the WNBA next season ... but for this weekend, he'll be a spectator, 'cause the former NBA big man intends to attend the Fever vs. Sky game in Chicago, TMZ Sports has learned.
The 6-foot-10 center is planning to make the trip to Wintrust Arena in Chi-Town for Sunday’s nationally televised matchup ... starring Caitlin Clarkand Sophie Cunningham.
Our sources tell us Kanter is taking "major security measures" to ensure his safety at the arena.
Josh Allen is not happy with the podcaster who revealed the death of Ed Oliver's son before a statement was released ... saying the report made him "sad and angry."
The Buffalo Bills quarterback addressed reporters during a news conference in Cleveland Saturday ... where Tim Graham -- a columnist for The Athletic -- says he kicked things off by thanking people who knew about the drowning death and held back on reporting it.
He then added, "It’s very sad in how it came out. It makes me very sad and angry at the same time."
Buffalo Bills star Ed Oliveris mourning an unimaginable loss after his 2-year-old son, Ed, drowned in the swimming pool at the NFL player's Texas home ... TMZ Sports has learned.
According to local officials, deputies responded to an in-progress life-in-danger call at Oliver's home on the evening of June 28. When first responders arrived, they were told the child's parents had found him unresponsive in the pool.
Kroy Biermann has been spotted for the first time since his eldest son was arrested for sexual battery ... and he looked to be handling some business on his phone while picking up one of his sons from football practice.
The former NFL linebacker was seen picking up his 14-year-old son Kash from practice on Saturday ... and, while standing with him, he kept an eye on his phone and a look of concentration on his face.
As we reported ... Kroy Biermann Jr. was arrested by cops earlier this week after a girl from his school accused him of assaulting her inside a gym changing area in April.
Travis Hunter knows how to bust through a secondary on the gridiron ... but he watched cops pull off a real bust during a recent ride-along in Jacksonville.
The Jaguars star rode shotgun with Sheriff T.K. Waters for a YouTube video published earlier this week ... and the two-way stud hopped out of the car at one stop to chat about a developing situation.
While Travis isn't playing in NFL games that count just yet, these cops down in the Sunshine State don't take days off ... and they show Sheriff Waters a bag full of drugs they say they recovered during a traffic stop.
Kim Zolciak and Kroy Biermann's teenage son, Kroy Biermann Jr., was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a female classmate ... and now, his mug shot has been released.
15-year-old Kroy stared straight ahead in a black shirt with no visible emotion when his booking photo was snapped by the Alpharetta Police Department, as you can see.
We broke the news -- Kroy Jr. was arrested by cops this week for alleged aggravated sodomy and aggravated sexual battery after a female classmate claimed he assaulted her inside a gym changing area in April.
Anthony Edwards' baby mamas aren't squabbling ... in fact, one of them is publicly saying she loves how much child support the other is getting from the NBA star.
Ayesha Howard -- the mother of Anthony's one-year-old daughter -- tells TMZ ... she's extremely happy for Alexandria Desroches and her son because they "defeated an inactive father" who she says was trying to provide only $3,222 of monthly support.
That number is important ... because, as we reported, it's the amount a judge decided Anthony should pay Ayesha in a default judgment when she didn't show up to trial or provide evidence to back up her claims.
Ayesha says her child support amount doesn't reflect a final support order, and she will continue to fight for herself and her daughter -- but, right now, she just wants to "celebrate [her] sister ALLY!"
“Definitely different to be in that room, but it was dope. You know, everybody, no matter what level you are, everybody’s human, so it was just cool to be around that,” Alvarado said of the vibe.
3:13 PM PT -- Rashod's lawyer, Jordan Siev at Reed Smith, tells TMZ ... "It is unfortunate that a personal family situation has been taken completely out of context for sensational reasons. We will let the court process play out and the facts will come out at that time."
2:32 PM PT -- A spokesperson for the Baltimore Ravens tells TMZ ... "We are aware of the situation involving Rashod and have been in direct communication with him. We notified the league office and have been cooperating throughout the process. As this is a pending legal matter, we will not have further comment."
NFL star Rashod Bateman is accused of family violence in Georgia after he allegedly smashed the windows of his baby mama's car ... while his 3-month-old was inside ... TMZ has learned.
According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, the alleged victim told cops the incident happened around 6 AM on June 3.
Authorities claim Rashod used an object to break the windshield and driver's side window of the alleged victim's 2021 Benz.
10:54 AM PT -- Kim Zolciak is vehemently denying allegations that her son Kroy Biermann Jr.sexually assaulted a female classmate.
Kim tells TMZ in a statement, "The allegations being made against my son are nothing short of reckless and deeply troubling. He categorically denies ever being involved with this woman or engaging in the conduct she has alleged."
According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, an officer was dispatched to North Fulton Hospital on April 24, 2026, for a reported sexual assault.
Police say the alleged victim -- a teenage classmate of Kroy and Kim's son -- and her father claimed the incident occurred one day earlier inside a nearby gym.
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Wladimir, who is the father of Hayden's only child, Kaya, took to Instagram to memorialize Hayden alongside a throwback photo of Hayden grinning at the camera.
He penned ... "Instead of celebrating the way we had planned, today we celebrate her life, her spirit, and the love she brought into this world."
Happy Friday! Can you guess the sexy car babe teasing us in this mirror selfie?!
Race car driver, actress, and a cameo in the film "Gran Turismo" are just some of the things this total babe has on her resume ... she's also known for building some of the world's fastest cars.
Rev up your engine and drive into our gallery to see who this babe is!!!
The Dream vs. Sparks game came to a screeching halt Thursday night in Los Angeles after a "fan" threw a green sex toy on the court.
The incident occurred with just under 3 minutes left in the third quarter, as Jihyun Park was at the free-throw line, when the object went flying by the Sparks forward ... prompting officials to halt the action.
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Angel Reese, from the bench, immediately began pointing out the perpetrator in an attempt to lead security to the thrower.
