Josh Allen Rips Autograph Seeker Over Football Throw ... 'Disrespectful!!!'
A Bills Mafia member took things way too far while trying to get a Josh Allen autograph out at Bills camp this weekend -- and the QB was so mad over their attempt to get him to sign a football, he screamed at them.
The incident with the Buffalo superstar was all captured on video ... when the 26-year-old signal-caller was jogging into the locker room after practice on Sunday.
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You can see the Pro Bowler was waving at fans -- when a football still in its original cardboard packaging was thrown at him.
Allen didn't have time to swat it away, and it caught him square in the groin. Immediately afterward, he stopped in his tracks, and scolded the fan who appeared to hurl it his way.
Allen, while pointing into the stands, called the fan "disrespectful" repeatedly.
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Stefon Diggs ran into a similar incident while out on the field Sunday as well -- as several fans threw jerseys and footballs at him to try to get his John Hancock.
The 28-year-old wideout was stunned by what he saw, but he kept signing anyway.
Took getting an autograph to another level 😅#AllStarGame pic.twitter.com/vbaaxYGWvj
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) July 19, 2022 @BleacherReport
This ain't the first time we've seen fans go over the top for pro athletes' autographs this year ... just last month, a grown man was seen on video getting pushy with kids at the MLB All-Star game while trying to get a few things signed.
Let's keep it classy, everyone.
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Sammy Guevara, Tay Conti All Elite Wedding!!! ... Get Married
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Sammy Guevara and Tay Conti are officially tag team partners for life -- the AEW stars got married over the weekend ... saying "I do" in front of family, friends, and loved ones!!
In videos shared on social media, Sammy and Tay clearly had the time of their lives ... and were all smiles in front of their guests during the fancy event.
There were several notable wrestling names in attendance ... including WWE Superstar Nikki A.S.H., who served as one of Tay's bridesmaids.
29-year-old Sammy wore a cream-colored suit for the ceremony ... while his bride wore a gorgeous white gown.
It’s not official until you sing and dance to @IAmJericho’s Judas. What an amazing Guevara wedding was last night! @sammyguevara and @TayConti_ are and forever will be family! pic.twitter.com/Ots8MFmA5a
— Chauffeur Boz (@JaxBoz) August 8, 2022 @JaxBoz
Guevara and Conti followed the trend of having a unique hashtag for their wedding day ... going with the clever "#SammyTaysTheKnot."
The reception even featured a couples quiz to see how well the new Mr. and Mrs. know each other ... and by the looks of it, they knocked it outta the park.
As we previously reported, Guevara proposed to his pro wrestling star girlfriend at the Eiffel Tower in Paris ... dropping to one knee and asking Conti to marry him while presenting her with a nice rock.
Conti -- who's been dating Sammy since last December -- obviously said yes ... paving the way for the two lovebirds to seal the deal this weekend.
The AAA Mixed Tag Team champs know how to win together in and out of the ring -- so here's to love!!
Congrats!!
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Paolo Banchero Rips Murray For Saying Fame Changed Him ... During IG Beef
Paolo Banchero is responding to Dejounte Murray -- who torched the NBA rookie for allegedly changing after getting drafted first overall -- saying he's the "same humble kid" he's been.
The backstory. 19-year-old Banchero and 25-year-old Murray played in Isaiah Thomas' Pro-Am hoops tourney this weekend ... when Dejounte, guarded by Paolo, alley-ooped the ball to himself, and emphatically threw down a dunk.
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The Atlanta Hawks guard put the highlight on his IG ... captioning, "WELCOME TO THE BIG LEAGUES!!!!!! 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 Disrespectful They Said….. 🤷🏽♂️ Yeahhhhh I KNOW!!!!!!!!""
Murray also wrote ... "You tried to flex that #1 pick s**t on me when I been rooting for you when you was a kid asking to rebound for me [Paolo]. Don’t get on this internet saying nothing… You changed from the humble kid you always was and I stand on real s**t boy and YOU KNOW!!!!!!!! You made it and changed and I lost all respect!!"
But, Murray didn't get the last word ... Banchero answered on social media, writing, "Same humble kid. Always vouched for u bro. Don't switch tha narrative for tha internet."
Now we're all caught up.
Chances are this isn't over ... Murray, who was traded to the Hawks in June, and Banchero, Orlando Magic forward, are both in the Southeast Division ... and will come face-to-face on the court this season.
Hawks-Magic rivalry heatin' back up ... stay tuned!
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'Street Outlaws' Driver Ryan Fellows Dies in Crash ... Filming for Show in Vegas
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11:58 AM PT -- We've obtained a photo showing the fiery wreckage, shortly after Ryan lost control of his vehicle.
"Street Outlaws: Fastest in America" star Ryan Fellows was killed in a car accident during filming for the popular Discovery show, TMZ has learned.
A source connected to the show tells us the crash happened just outside Las Vegas early Sunday morning. Ryan was racing another driver in what was the 8th out of 9 races scheduled for the night for the show.
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We're told Fellows was driving a gold Nissan 240z, and somehow lost control near the finish line, Ryan's vehicle rolled and caught fire ... onlookers were unable to get him out on time. Filming was ended for the day after the crash.
A spokesperson for Discovery tells us, "The Street Outlaws family is heartbroken by the accident that led to the tragic death of Ryan Fellows. We extend our deepest sympathy to Ryan's loved ones as they process this sudden and devastating loss.”
TMZ broke the story, earlier this year "Street Outlaws" star JJ Da Boss and his wife, Tricia, were involved in a wreck when filming for the show ... Tricia was hospitalized.
A GoFundMe created for Ryan's family reads, "Ryan was an avid car enthusiast and was a road 'warrior' in many ways that extended to loves of basketball, cars and business in sales/advertising. He was admired for tenacity and a relentless drive to overcome the challenges before him."
Ryan leaves behind his wife, Liz, and his two kids, Josiah and Olivia.
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Jake Paul Agrees To Fight KSI Next Year ... At Wembley Stadium
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Jake Paul and KSI will finally step in the ring and squash their beef for good -- with the YouTubers-turned-fighters agreeing to a boxing match in 2023.
The two superstars aired out their negotiations via Twitter on Monday ... and they sound serious about making it happen.
"I’m gonna send you a contract," KSI tweeted at Jake. "We fight next year. Wembley Stadium. Winner of the fight takes all. 100% of the purse will be on the line."
"Put your money where your mouth is and let’s finally end this."
Jake was quick to reply ... saying he's "1,000%" down -- as long as KSI admits he's the inferior boxer right now.
"As of today in boxing you’re better," KSI clapped back. "Let’s run it bitch."
The history runs deep between the two -- remember, KSI first called out both Jake and Logan after his first win over Joe Weller in 2018 ... but the Problem Child ultimately took on his little brother, Deji, later that year.
Jake had previously talked about avenging KSI's win over Logan in 2019 ... but eventually went on to fight guys like Nate Robinson, Ben Askren and Tyron Woodley.
Things got even more heated between the two this week ... with Jake and KSI barking at each other over their own boxing events' issues.
KSI -- who recently showed off his insane body transformation -- was slated to fight Alex Wassabi later this month, but will now go up against rapper Swarmz on Aug 27 ... despite Jake's offer to fight him on short notice.
TikTok age restricted my video because it thought my chest were actual tits 😂😂😂😂. I’ll just post it here pic.twitter.com/R6H64RYrJ7
— ksi (@KSI) August 5, 2022 @KSI
Fans will have to wait a year to see it happen ... but at least it's something to look forward to.
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Barry Sanders Saquon Will Rebound This Year ... Book It!!!
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Fantasy Football players, listen up ... you better take Saquon Barkley in your drafts later this month -- 'cause Barry Sanders says he thinks the guy will be the real deal again in 2022!
TMZ Sports got the legendary tailback out at LAX this week -- and he told us if he had to bet, he'd say Barkley will return to form this season ... after down years in 2020 and 2021.
"I have all faith and confidence in Saquon," Sanders said.
It's a bit of a bold prediction -- considering the NY Giants star has been largely ineffective while battling injuries and poor O-line play for the past two seasons.
But, Sanders told us Barkley -- who's now close to two full years removed from an ACL tear -- should be able to regain the magic he had after the G-men made him the #2 overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft.
"He has the right stuff to make it happen on the field," Sanders said. "I've seen it. So, good luck to him."
Saquon Barkley has his burst back, linebackers don’t stand a chance in man coverage #NYG
— Alex Wilson (@AlexWilsonESM) August 2, 2022 @AlexWilsonESM
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Saquon has looked good in Giants camp so far this summer -- with media members reporting his speed and cutting ability appear to be fully back.
Season starts in just a couple weeks -- which means Fantasy drafts are just days away ... take note!
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Billie Eilish Night Racing Go-Karts ... I'm the Fast Guy, Duh!!!
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Billie Eilish is crushing a track, but we don't mean one of her hit songs -- instead, she's fueling her need for speed by getting behind the wheel and racing go-karts!
Billie hit up Go Kart World in Carson, CA with her father and 2 friends. A spokesperson for the track tells us the singer was already packing plenty of muscle when she arrived ... referring to her 1,000-horsepower Dodge Challenger Hellcat Redeye.
Of course, Billie was pushing way fewer horses last Tuesday night once her group got on the venue's one-third mile Super Track, where they were zipping around in Euro Karts ... which top out at 40 mph.
The folks at Go Kart World had no idea Billie was coming in, and she stayed until closing. We're told she was extremely nice to the staff -- she and her friend Duckwrth even posed for a photo with the manager.
Of course, she didn't leave without showing off her skills behind the wheel ... leading everyone else in her group on each lap. Must be all that Hellcat experience!
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Other celebs who've hit the track at Go Kart World over the years include Kanye West, Chrissy Teigen, John Legend, Ashton Kutcher, Cameron Diaz, Christian Bale, Brad Pitt and Jonah Hill.
It's safe to say, Billie's "Happier Than Ever" with her track results!
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Pete Rose Phillies Ceremony Criticized ... Amid Old Rape Claims/Qs
Pete Rose took the field in Philly for the first time in a long time -- which was quickly met with criticism after how he responded to questions about old allegations of statutory rape.
The controversial baseball legend -- who's been effectively banned from the game for life after it was discovered he gambled on matchups while playing -- was trotted out Sunday at Citizens Bank Park, where the org was honoring the 1980 WS team ... including himself.
He got a mixed bag response -- a standing O and lots of cheers, but some boos too.
Pete Rose received a standing ovation at the #Phillies 1980 World Series celebration. pic.twitter.com/ZbiLPfV3mV
— Dan Gelston (@APgelston) August 7, 2022 @APgelston
Mind you, this was supposed to happen a few years ago -- but plans were scrapped after a woman claimed she'd had sex with PR while she was just 14 or 15 in the 1970s.
Rose admitted they had sex while on the Reds, but said he thought she was 16 -- the legal age of consent in Ohio -- and insisted they never left state lines ... so, presumably, it was all kosher, from his POV. That story torpedoed his would-be ceremony in 2017 ... but on Sunday, when it resumed, a reporter asked him about those allegations anew, and it didn't go well.
I asked Pete Rose what he would say to people who say his presence here sends a negative message to women. His response: “No, I’m not here to talk about that. Sorry about that. It was 55 years ago babe.”
— Alex Coffey (@byalexcoffey) August 7, 2022 @byalexcoffey
Inquirer reporter Alex Coffey tweeted, "I asked Pete Rose what he would say to people who say his presence here sends a negative message to women. His response: 'No, I’m not here to talk about that. Sorry about that. It was 55 years ago babe.'"
Of course, that got backlash almost immediately. Coffey further expanded, later saying Rose attempted to apologize to her for the earlier interaction ... but that, too, was seemingly botched. PR reportedly said to her, "Will you forgive me if I sign 1000 baseballs for you?"
When asked about our interaction earlier by @AP, Rose said: (1/2) "I'm going to tell you one more time. I'm here for the Philly fans. I'm here for my teammates. I'm here for the Phillies organization. And who cares what happened 50 years ago...."
— Alex Coffey (@byalexcoffey) August 7, 2022 @byalexcoffey
Coffey goes on to say that when he was again asked about the old rape claims and questions about it, he reportedly said ... "I'm going to tell you one more time. I'm here for the Philly fans. I'm here for my teammates. I'm here for the Phillies organization. And who cares what happened 50 years ago."
One last gem from Rose ... "You weren't even born. So you shouldn't be talking about it, because you weren't born. If you don't know a damn thing about it, don't talk about it."
Safe to say -- the debate about whether Rose should be welcomed back to the league (and to Cooperstown for a HOF induction) will almost certainly rage on after this. Oof ...
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Travis Scott Kylie and Stormi Go Nuts for Him ... During Sold-Out London Concert
Kylie Jenner and daughter Stormi were all about Travis Scott's amazing concert Saturday night in London ... they were jammin' just like the normies in the packed stadium.
Kylie and their kid were arms up as Travis performed to a sold-out crowd at The O2 Arena ... which held 20,000 screaming fans.
This was Travis' first arena concert since the Astroworld tragedy last year, and it went off without a hitch ... well, actually, one idiot threw some sort of heavy object on the stage, missing Travis, but he was clearly pissed.
He has another show Sunday night, and he seems thrilled to be fully back.
The rapper wasn't holding back much, if at all. He was all over the stage with max energy, but he was clearly mindful of the crowd ... not wanting to encourage them to go too far.
Stormi is Travis Scott's biggest fan! 🤎 pic.twitter.com/CSKoHoFggs
— TRAVIS SCOTT FANPAGE 🌵 (@dailytrvisxx) August 6, 2022 @dailytrvisxx
Travis acknowledged K&S were in the crowd, and then dedicated "Mamacitas" to his daughter. Their baby boy, who was born in February, wasn't at the concert.
Travis Scott - God’s Country (feat. Kanye West) 👀pic.twitter.com/FiptoJ4wA4
— TRAVIS SCOTT FANPAGE 🌵 (@dailytrvisxx) August 6, 2022 @dailytrvisxx
Travis intro'd a new song, "God's Country" ... it was supposed to be on Kanye's "Donda" album that was released last year, but didn't make the cut.
There were other celebs on hand ... Kevin Durant and James Harden were backstage popping champagne bottles and dousing their buddy Trav.
After the concert, Travis and Kylie were interlocking fingers as they made their way to a restaurant ... the hard-to-get-in The Twenty Two. Somehow they got a res!
Kylie and Storm had some serious mommy-and-me time all week in the town of Big Ben, shopping and just hanging out.
Travis isn't done this summer ... he's headlining at a festival in South America. He's also heading to Vegas for a residency.
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WWE Legend X-Pac Blown Away By Logan Paul ... 'Huge Future'
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Add Hall of Famer X-Pac to the growing list of people who think highly of Logan Paul's wrestling future -- the legend tells TMZ Sports the newly-signed WWE Superstar is a "natural" and has the serious makings of a champion one day.
We spoke with Pac -- a two-time inductee into the WWE Hall of Fame -- out at LAX this week, and he was effusive in his praise of Paul, who won his first singles match as a competitor over The Miz at SummerSlam last week.
I love this shit @WWE pic.twitter.com/HpVGpaFPRk
— Logan Paul (@LoganPaul) July 31, 2022 @LoganPaul
"He's a natural, man," Pac said. "Huge future."
Pac admits he used to not think so highly of the Maverick following his suicide forest video scandal ... but can tell Paul has truly grown as a person.
Pac -- a former NWO and D-Generation X member -- said what separates Paul from other newcomers is his athletic ability coupled with his intuitive feel for knowing what to do inside the squared circle.
Might have found my calling @WWE pic.twitter.com/MxNZG5QqN4
— Logan Paul (@LoganPaul) July 31, 2022 @LoganPaul
"A lot of people can be great athletes like him, but he has like an aptitude for this, man. His timing is really good. He grasps the psychology of a match."
"I got nothing but praise for that guy," he added. "He could be like WWE champion material at some point."
"Gotta call it like you see it."
LOGAN PAUL HIT A FROG SPLASH AT #WRESTLEMANIA!!!@LoganPaul pic.twitter.com/9hpNIYgfwG
— WWE (@WWE) April 3, 2022 @WWE
Since making his in-ring debut at WrestleMania 38, Logan has been setting the WWE on fire ... earning the respect of fans in the WWE Universe and higher-ups like "The Game" Triple H.
Raw women's champion Bianca Belair echoed the same sentiments as Pac when she spoke to us recently, lauding Paul as a natural ... saying she could see him as WWE champ one day.
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NFL Legend Joe Namath Tiger-Striped Mink Coat Hits Auction ... Could Fetch Over $20K
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If you're trying to be fly like Broadway Joe, here's your chance ... one of Joe Namath's luxury mink coats has hit the auction block -- and is expected to sell for over $20,000!
Joe Namath -- Fur Coat Was Last-Minute Purchase
Of course, the New York Jets legend was the king of drip back in the 1970s -- he rocked fur coats with regularity -- and TMZ Sports has learned one of them is now up for grabs at Heritage Auctions.
This specific coat -- that was given to the auction house by Namath's attorney, James C. Walsh -- is a tiger-striped mink that features Namath's "JWN" initials stitched on the inside.
The piece also displays a tag from "Fur Couture Beverly Hills" -- certifying its authenticity.
There's a bit of a double bonus that comes with the coat, too ... a Wilson football signed by the Hall of Famer and an autographed 1969 issue of Esquire magazine are included as well.
Aside from his impeccable wardrobe, Namath was also famous for being one of the Jets' best players ever. During his 13-year NFL career, he won the Jets its only Super Bowl in 1969. The QB also led the league in passing yards and touchdowns in 1972 -- the same year he was selected to the Pro Bowl.
Namath was also an actor -- being featured in several movies and television shows, including "The Love Boat" and "The Brady Bunch."
You have until August 27 to place your bid -- good luck!!!
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Mike Perry BKFC Fight Vs. Venom Page: One Of Biggest Fights Ever, Period.
"Platinum" Mike Perry says his upcoming fight with Michael "Venom" Page isn't just the biggest Bare Knuckle bout ever ... it's one of the biggest fights of all time, period.
We talked to the 30-year-old fighter just two weeks before his BKFC 27 fight in London against MVP on August 20 ... a fight featuring two MMA stars turned bare-knuckle boxers.
"This is one of the biggest fights in my opinion," Platinum told TMZ Sports, seemingly leaving out the BKFC descriptor when we asked about the magnitude of this fight.
"Period?" ... we followed up.
"Yeah, I mean for the fans that love fighting, I go in there and do what it do. I get angry and I try to take a guy out. MVP is flashy. He tries to take a guy out and, you know, I'm trying to touch that line too. Flashy, angry, try to keep my cool, but I'm always so aggressive because I have that in my back pocket, that ferocity. I gotta be able to take it and give it."
What's undeniable ... this is a fun fight. Biggest or not.
Perry, who is tough as nails and down for a brawl, has been locked in a cage with some of the baddest dudes in the world like Paul Felder and Alex "Cowboy" Oliveira, and not just come out in one piece, but victorious.
As for Venom Page ... he's got a different style than Perry -- he's flashy -- and has lost only twice throughout his entire career -- spanning back to 2012.
We also talked to Perry about going to hostile territory for the fight ... something he's actually reveling in.
"Man, [the hostile crowd] fires me up! Gets my blood boiling and I'm pumped to go out there and put on the show," Mike says, adding, "I hope they're throwing violent slurs at me and like, you know, just trying to really get me in the zone for the fight."
As for how the fight will look, Perry says he doesn't know if it'll last a minute, a round, or more ... but he knows one thing, he's getting a knockout.
"I'm expecting him to break eventually and if he doesn't, we can be in the sixth sudden death round and I'm gonna knock him out at some point. It will be the first two minutes or the last two minutes, I'm gonna knock him out!"
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Deshaun Watson Ban Likely To Increase To At Least 12 Games ... Ex-Browns GM Says
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The NFL's appeal of Deshaun Watson's six-game ban is really bad news for the QB ... so says former Browns GM Michael Lombardi, who tells TMZ Sports he now expects the suspension to increase significantly.
The league announced on Wednesday it was appealing the ruling Sue L. Robinson handed down on Monday -- but it has yet to publicly specify the punishment it truly thinks Watson deserves for his alleged sexual misconduct with female massage therapists.
But, Lombardi tells us he believes Roger Goodell and the league will be looking for at least 12 games ... and is almost certainly targeting a full-year suspension for the 26-year-old Cleveland star.
"I know the league wants a year," said Lombardi, who was the GM for the Browns in 2013. "They've made that pretty clear to all people that they leak information to. They're negotiating off a year -- we know the Players Association wants six games. Do they settle on 12? I don't know. I think a lot of this comes down to the simple fact, who's going to win in federal court?"
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Lombardi tells us based on Robinson's ruling, the NFL will likely win in court -- which means The Shield has most of the leverage here ... and should ultimately get what it wants.
As for how the Browns' org. should feel about it all -- Lombardi says it can't have buyer's remorse ... because it had to have known what it was getting into.
"I mean, it was out in the open," he said ... "The key in scouting and being in the front office is to learn more about the player before you acquire him than after you acquire him and if they didn't do that, then shame on them."
Former New Jersey attorney general Peter C. Harvey has been tapped to hear the NFL's appeal -- and while there's no deadline for him to make a final ruling, it is expected to come down sooner rather than later.
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Khloe Kardashian Welcome, New baby Boy!!!
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Khloe Kardashian has a new addition to her fam ... her surrogate has given birth to a baby boy!
A rep for Khloe confirmed the news to Page 6.
TMZ broke the story ... Khloe and Tristan Thompson were having another child together via surrogate.
The timeline of the pregnancy seemingly indicated they made the decision prior to their most recent breakup.
It's unclear what the arrangement will be between Khloe and Tristan re: some form of custody arrangement. As you know, they have another child together ... 4-year-old True.
Congrats!
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Terrell Owens Dispute W/ Neighbor Could've Turned Deadly
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"I honestly could have died."
Terrell Owens says even though the incident with his neighbor ended without violence, the interaction could've easily taken a deadly turn, and TO says that's why he won't simply move on as if nothing happened.
The 48-year-old Hall of Famer joined the "TMZ Sports" TV show (airs weeknights on FS1) ... where Owens addressed his neighbor calling the cops on him for allegedly speeding near his home in Florida Wednesday night.
Prior to police arriving, Terrell and the woman got into a verbal dispute. The woman claimed TO threatened her, and was heard saying, "You're a Black man approaching a white woman!" The NFL legend is adamant he didn't threaten anyone.
Owens explained why he believes he was lucky.
"If the wrong type of cops came out, if they got the wrong type of information. Her, you saw the video, she started crying, you never know how that situation could've turned."
And, that's something TO says he was "very aware" of in the moment. He stayed calm because he feared for his safety.
"I could've died. Honestly, I could have died and the storyline would be totally different."
Thankfully, that didn't happen. The officer who responded maintained order, and everyone ultimately went on their way.
But, now that he's had time to reflect, Owens believes his neighbor should face repercussions.
"I'm hoping the people here in Florida, they're monitoring what has transpired," TO says, specifically saying he hopes the state's [Attorney General] examines the situation.
"I'm hoping that maybe [Ashley Moody] can get on this and see what can be done because like I said this could've turned really, really bad and like I said, this could've been a situation where you guys may not have been talking to me live here today, but been talking about me in another way."
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Yasiel Puig Vin Scully Was A Father Figure ... I'm So Sad He's Gone
Yasiel Puig says he's heartbroken over Vin Scully's death -- telling TMZ Sports the legendary sportscaster was a father figure to him, and the former Dodgers star is crushed he's gone.
"I'm so sad because when I met him when I play in Los Angeles, he's a good person," the 31-year-old said.
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"He's like a dad for me. I'm so sad that we lose a great person."
And, remember Puig's nickname, "The Wild Horse"? Scully is the one who gave it to the Cuban outfielder.
Yasiel told us three incredibly influential men from the Dodgers org. are now all gone ... and that's painful.
"Vin is like a father for me," Puig said, "Same to Tommy Lasorda and Mike Brito. We so sad to miss all these three amazing guys. Sad for myself and for all baseball, for Los Angeles."
Brito was a Cuban-American Dodgers scout who played a big part in bringing Puig to Los Angeles. Mike died in July at the age of 87.
We also talked to YP about a moment we captured back in 2017 ... when he ran into Vin on the streets in Beverly Hills in front of our cameras.
"I was so excited," Puig said about the moment.
"I get emotional, but that hit me in my heart like, 'Wow this amazing person is coming to say hit to me, talking to me.'"
And, Puig -- who currently plays for Kiwoom Heroes in the Korean Baseball Organization -- has been raking in honor of Vin.
"I had two homers yesterday and I hit a home run today, too."
"He's inside of me right now. I hit it and give God the thank you because he's next to God and next to his wife right now. I want to give it to him."
Of course, there have been tons of heartfelt tributes across the league ... from moments of silence to Scully patches on the L.A. Dodgers jerseys.