Jamie Foxx Plays Pickleball Hits Shot Of The Match!
Jamie Foxx is in the fast lane to recovery after his months-long health battle ... weeks after the actor was hitting golf balls at the range, Foxx was kickin' ass on the pickleball court!
The 55-year-old got in a game of doubles on Tuesday ... teaming up with top player Ryan Sherry (who is also an accomplished NFL agent). Jamie and Ryan played against Taylor Chien and Olympic volleyball player Casey Patterson.
The guys posted a highlight from the match ... showing Foxx pulling off a beautiful shot that he dropped in right over the net, and it had a ton of spin on it, making it almost impossible to return.
"That Jamie Foxx spin will get ya," Patterson captioned the video.
It was so good, some cynics doubted JF was the one actually hit the shot, so CP gave the haters another angle of the shot.
Jamie Foxx Looks Strong Playing Pickleball in Chicago
"For all the haters in the comments who say @iamjamiefoxx didn’t hit the ball," Casey said in another video on Instagram.
Foxx even trolled the fellas after the shot, saying "I got dead balls out here! Dead balls!"
It shouldn't be a shock that Jamie's nice on the court. He's big into pickleball ... and even owns his own company that makes paddles, The Best Paddle.
It's good to see Foxx out and about and active ... remember, the "Project Power" actor suffered a medical emergency in April and was out of the spotlight until last month, first emerging in Chicago, where he was caught on a yacht waving at fans.
That English!
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Blue Jays' Chad Green Drilled In Head By Catcher's Throw ... Leaves Game
Rough night at the minor league ballpark for Blue Jays pitcher Chad Green ... the reliever was drilled in the head by his own catcher's throw -- and he was in so much pain afterward, he had to leave the game.
The wild incident all went down while Green was making a rehab appearance for Toronto's triple-A affiliate, the Buffalo Bisons.
In the fifth inning of the tilt against the Worcester Red Sox, Green threw a heater for a ball ... but his catcher, Tyler Heineman, popped up immediately to try to gun down a runner who was trying to steal second base.
Chad Green left tonight's rehab outing in AAA after being hit in the head on a throw to second base.
— Keegan Matheson (@KeeganMatheson) August 9, 2023 @KeeganMatheson
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Unfortunately for Green, the baseball didn't make it to its intended target ... 'cause it struck the pitcher right in the back of the head.
Green was in obvious pain as the ball caromed off his dome and ricocheted several feet away ... and while he tried to shake it off, he eventually had to exit the contest.
No word on if Green -- who's been trying to make his way back to the Big Leagues after undergoing Tommy John surgery last season -- suffered any serious ailments from the play ... although he was able to walk off under his own power.
As for the game, the Bisons went on to lose without the pitcher ... 10-9.
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Aaron Rodgers Starstruck After Meeting Liev Schreiber ... 'F***ing Voice Of God'
Even one of the most famous athletes on the planet can geek out over celebrities -- 'cause Aaron Rodgers was giddy as hell after meeting Liev Schreiber at New York Jets camp ... calling him the "f***ing voice of God!!"
The "Ray Donovan" actor/"Hard Knocks" narrator made a rare appearance on the HBO series Tuesday night ... dropping in via helicopter to hang out with the team during practice.
The most excited player was easily Rodgers ... who told Liev he's a huge fan of his filmography.
Shoutout to the Music supervisors @StreamOnMax for choosing a great deep cut - @ThePoliceBand’s “VOICES Inside my Head” for the entry of the VOICE of 🏈 HARD KNOCKS, narrator Liev Schreiber, in Ep1, which premiered last night. #TakeFlight #nfl pic.twitter.com/sY1HFHrB3H
— Greg Renoff (@GregRenoff) August 9, 2023 @GregRenoff
The quarterback lost his mind to his teammates after greeting the movie star ... telling them to go say 'sup.
"He's the guy who narrates 'Hard Knocks,'" Rodgers told everyone who was willing to listen.
Rodgers even begged his offensive coordinator, Nathaniel Hackett, to go introduce himself ... saying Schreiber was "nervous" and wanted to hang out with the players.
"Just say 'hi,'" Rodgers told coach. "Just be nice. Look at him, he got all dressed up for it. He looks great."
“He’s nervous. He wants to, you know, meet people, feel comfortable, he’s never been to a Hard Knocks practice … just be nice!”
— Rachel Lenzi 💁🏻♀️😎 (@rachelmlenzi) August 9, 2023 @rachelmlenzi
Aaron Rodgers’ adoration of Liev Schreiber was the real winner last night.
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"Don't be an ass****," he added.
Schreiber's spot on the show was pretty hilarious ... as he narrated the whole thing, explaining he wanted to drive to practice, but producers thought the helicopter would be more dramatic.
Who knows -- after this bro fest, don't be surprised if we see Liev at a Jets game this season.
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Gisele Bündchen Opens Up On Tom Brady Divorce ... 'Breakups Are Never Easy'
Gisele Bündchen says her divorce from Tom Brady has been no cakewalk ... admitting the recent split has been hard on her, but she's getting through the rough patch by shifting her focus elsewhere.
The supermodel went into detail about ending her 13-year marriage with the seven-time Super Bowl champion in an interview with Vogue Brazil this week ... where she opened up about finding the silver lining, despite how much of a toll it has taken on her.
"I've always believed that every situation, no matter how challenging, teaches us something and helps us grow," Gisele said.
"Breakups are never easy, especially when the media is speculating every step of the way."
Of course, there was a lot of speculation at the time about why Gisele and Tom were calling it quits -- many believed it was about Brady's return to football, but as we previously reported, that was simply not the case.
Gisele added she is keeping her kids, health, career, and aspirations the priority after the divorce ... as she now has a better understanding and acceptance of herself.
Tom -- who shared his own message of self-reflection to his Instagram on Monday -- has since moved on by spending time with Irina Shayk. Gisele did not get into her own dating life in the interview ... but our sources say Bündchen has no problem with Brady being out and about with a new woman.
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Shakur Stevenson Only 20% Chance Haney Fights Me ... He's Not That Bold!
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Shakur Stevenson vs. Devin Haney will likely NEVER happen, despite being one of the most coveted fights in boxing, according to SS himself ... 'cause DH knows it's a fight he won't win.
26-year-old Stevenson, 20-0 (10 KOs), joined Babcock on the "TMZ Sports" TV show (airs weekdays on FS1) ... when the convo turned to 24-year-old Haney's future plans after the undefeated fighter recently announced he's moving up a weight class.
"It ain't really a hope, it's 'I dare him,' like I dare him to come back to 135 [lbs.] and try me. Like I pray that that's what he plans on doing and I can show the world I'm the truth," Shakur said.
"Right now, we're looking at [Vasyl] Lomachenko, but after everything unfolds and he fights Regis [Prograis] and I fight Lomachenko and they can build and make that a big fight, I dare him to come down to 135. I dare him!"
Of course, the fighters, who evolved from phenoms to bonafide stars, have been on a collision course for years ... and even exchanged words in the ring back in May after Devin scored a controversial decision win against Lomachenko.
‼️ Devin Haney told Shakur Stevenson, "I'm number one," as he left the ring after his win over Vasyl Lomachenko and Shakur replied, "For now."
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For the time being, Haney is on his way up to the 140 lb. weight class ... despite the Stevenson fight being there for the taking. We asked Shakur why Devin wouldn't want the opportunity to prove he's a superior fighter.
"I don't know. I'm here but I think as far as for him to come back down and fight me is dangerous," Shakur told us.
"It's a dangerous thing to do. I think that's maybe the reason, I'm a big risk. I'm hard to deal with for anybody and I think he knows that. He's been around me for years so it's hard to deny the fact that I'm a big risk."
We followed up ... asking Shakur if he believes Devin doubts he would win the fight.
"Yes! Yes! I think he believes in himself, but I think when it comes down to me, he knows deep down inside, he knows that I'm the truth."
Then, in his heart of hearts, does Stevenson believe the fans will get the fight they want? Shakur isn't very optimistic.
"If I'm being honest, I'd say 20% [chance the fight happens]."
Shakur continued ... "The logic that they're putting out there is [Devin's] gonna go up for this one fight and then come right back down and fight me for the belts but, like, I just don't see him being that bold. I don't think he got that in him, so I'd say 20% chance."
Check out the clip ... in addition to more Haney talk, Shakur explains why he believes his mentor, Terence Crawford, would beat fellow legend Canelo Alvarez! 👊
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Conor McGregor Showers Fiancée With Gifts For B-Day ... 'My Love For You Is As Deep As The Ocean!!!'
Conor McGregor spared no expense for Dee Devlin's birthday this week ... putting on an epic boat party for his fiancée, while showering her with designer gifts.
The UFC superstar shared pics of his surprise bash for his lover on Tuesday -- one day before Devlin, who's pregnant with the couple's fourth child, officially turns 36 -- and you can see, the guy went absolutely all out.
McGregor strung up a ton of balloons -- some pink, some gold -- in a room on their yacht ... and then he forked over handbags and shoes that cost several thousand dollars each.
One of the gifts was a super rare Chanel purse ... which the fighter said had significant meaning to him, 'cause it represented his big feelings for her.
"Baby my love for you is as deep as the ocean!" McGregor said of the presents and the party. "Here is the limited edition ocean @chanelofficial bag, among other things you love!"
"I love you baby," he added, "happy birthday ❤️"
The lovebombing didn't stop there ... 'cause the couple and their kids eventually hit one of the boat's decks for a big cake!!
The two have been nearly inseparable since McGregor was accused of sexual misconduct at an NBA game back in June -- she traveled to New York to give him some TLC just after the allegations surfaced ... before they jetted off to France earlier this month for a vacation.
With Devlin's official b-day set to begin Wednesday ... seems safe to bet there's plenty more coming, too.
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Le'Veon Bell I Want To Box Logan Paul ... Quit Ducking Me!!!
Dillon Danis first ... Le'Veon Bell next?!
If Bell had things his way, that's exactly how Logan Paul's upcoming fight schedule would work out ... 'cause the former NFL star-turned-boxer says he wants all the smoke with The Maverick in the ring soon.
Bell made his intentions known with a fiery tweet on Tuesday afternoon -- just hours after Paul revealed he's going to fight Danis on Oct. 14.
"lol you really can’t duck me forever @LoganPaul," Bell wrote. ".. at some point you're gonna have to see me in that boxing ring."
Bell -- who first stepped into the celebrity fighting world following the 2021 NFL season -- has previously had his sights set on Logan's little brother, Jake ... calling out the 26-year-old multiple times over the past couple years.
But, seems he's now turned his attention squarely toward Paul -- adding in a separate tweet that he'd "be ready" if the Danis fight falls through.
Of course, Bell's going to have to get in a long line to be Paul's next opponent ... a bunch of fighters have already requested a taste of the WWE Superstar, including Tyron Woodley, who told TMZ Sports last week he's ready for the older Paul brother after two fights with Jake.
For now, though ... it's all Danis -- but come Oct. 15, good luck to all the challengers!
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Ric Flair I Got Way Too High With Mike Tyson ... I Thought I Died!!!
Ric Flair was not saying "WOOOO!!!!" after smoking weed with Mike Tyson -- the former WWE Superstar says he got so high with the boxing legend ... he thought he croaked!!
The Nature Boy opened up on the time he got super faded with Iron Mike in the Hamptons during his appearance on the "This Past Weekend" podcast with Theo Von ... explaining he wanted to go hit for hit with Tyson, and it ended up being a huge mistake.
In fact, Flair -- who spent 11 days in a medically induced coma in 2017 -- compared his high to his medical emergency ... admitting, "I actually thought I died."
Naitch said once he got back to his room, he wasn't able to move ... so he kept asking those around him to squeeze his hand, and everything was in a delayed process.
"I said to myself ... 'Did I die? Have I just died?'" Flair told Von. "I feel like I did when I was in my coma. But I can think, and I don't think I could think when I was in my coma. That's the way I was talking to myself."
Luckily, Ric finally snapped out of it around 3 AM ... and he had to call someone on the phone to make sure he was still kickin'.
Ric and Mike are partners in the weed biz now ... and they've never shied away from sharing footage of their smoke sessions in the past.
Maybe stick to your usual 3-4 hits next time, Ric!!
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Logan Paul I'm Boxing Dillon Danis In October ... If He Shows Up
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Logan Paul is getting back in the boxing ring -- the Maverick is slated to go up against MMA fighter Dillon Danis in October.
The WWE Superstar and internet superstar announced the big news on Tuesday ... saying, "OCTOBER 14 I return to boxing after fighting Floyd Mayweather over 2 years ago."
"I doubt this little parasite will show up but if he does I’m going to erase him from existence."
Paul's hesitation is warranted -- Conor McGregor's buddy was supposed to fight KSI in January ... but backed out due to being "underprepared," according to Misfits Boxing's Mams Taylor.
Paul -- 0-1 as a professional -- most recently went up against TBE in Miami back in June 2021, an exhibition fight that did not have a winner declared.
This will be Danis' boxing debut ... but he holds a 2-0 record in Bellator.
Conor seems pretty stoked for his friend's combat comeback ... saying, "Dillon Danis Returns!"
Danis' involvement is pretty interesting ... considering KSI is on the same card, fighting Tommy Fury.
KSI told us Danis was banned from Misfits Boxing after pulling out of their fight ... saying he would "slap him in the face for all the disrespect he gave me."
It's gotta be a bummer for Tyron Woodley, who recently told us he wanted to throw his name into consideration to be Logan's opponent.
Maybe stay ready just in case, T-Wood.
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Russell Wilson, Ciara We're Pregnant ... It's A Three-Peat!!!
The Wilson family is getting bigger -- Russell and Ciara just announced they have another baby on the way ... courtesy of a sexy silhouette video of the singer showing off her bump!!
The Denver Broncos quarterback and R&B star broke the news on Tuesday with footage Russ took during their anniversary trip in Japan a few weeks ago ... showing Ciara several months along in her pregnancy.
In the clip, Ciara danced to her new single with Chris Brown, "How We Roll" ... and used lyrics from the song to bring the message home.
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"You look at me like that again, we make another kid ... You my heart I’m your rib" 🥰😘❤️" Ciara says in the tune.
This will be the third kid for the lovely couple ... and Ciara's fourth. She also has a son, Future Zahir, with rapper Future.
Wilson definitely spoke this bundle of joy into existence -- remember, the 34-year-old begged his wife of seven years for another kid when Ciara was hosting "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" last year.
"We definitely can, but we've got a little time before we get there," Ciara said on the show. "But, I'm down to do it again with you!"
Ask and you shall receive! Congrats!!!
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Tom Brady 'Focusing On Being My Best Self' ... After Bday Trip To Africa
Tom Brady is reflecting on the past 45 years after returning from his African safari vacation ... saying the trip helped remind him life is all about "relationships and memories."
TB12 was in his feels following his getaway with the kids ... releasing a heartfelt message on Instagram about the lasting impact his visit to "the most amazing continent" had on him.
"To wake up to sunrises and untouched parts of our beautiful planet, to witness these animals in all their glory, to see how different people can live with true joy and happiness continues to bring me great lessons in learning," Brady said.
The seven-time Super Bowl champ explained the mental reset came at the perfect time ... as he's preparing for the next chapter of his life.
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Brady even included two quotes -- "The life you lead, is the lesson you teach" and "If I am not for myself, who will be for me? If I am not for others, what am I?" -- and added he will continue to use the mantras as he embarks on the rest of his journey.
"I am taking these next days one at a time, focusing on being my best self for me, and others, and living a life of integrity and purpose," Brady said.
The self-reflection comes amid some of the biggest changes of Brady's life -- he's recently divorced from Gisele Bündchen, retired from football and back on the dating scene ... spending time with model Irina Shayk in L.A. before heading to Africa.
His new lady didn't make the trip ... but if they decide to keep seeing each other, it's safe to say Irina can expect a fully recharged Brady.
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Yankees' Aaron Boone Mocks Ump During Wild Meltdown ... 'You Stink!!!'
Yankees manager Aaron Boone absolutely lost it on an umpire during New York's game Monday night ... becoming so enraged, he actually mocked the guy in front of the entire stadium at home plate.
The wild scene all happened in the eighth inning ... as the Pinstripes were down 2-1 to the visiting Chicago White Sox.
Laz Diaz -- who's zone had been questioned by Yankees players and coaches throughout the evening -- called Anthony Volpe out on strikes ... and that's when Boone blew a gasket.
It's about time someone gave it to Laz.
— Dillard Barnhart (@BarnHasSpoken2) August 8, 2023 @BarnHasSpoken2
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NY's bench boss initially began barking at Diaz from the dugout ... but he left to get into Diaz's face. The guys then traded words for several moments, before Boone went to the dish to embarrass the 60-year-old.
He drew a line in the dirt where he thought Bryan Shaw's last pitch went ... and then he mocked Diaz with an over-the-top punchout gesture.
Boone's tirade, though, didn't stop there ... 'cause he got in Diaz's face once more -- and appeared to tell him repeatedly, "You stink!"
Boone was given the boot ... and, mercifully, he went back to the clubhouse to let the game continue.
The Yanks, meanwhile, went down with a whimper following the altercation ... losing 5-1.
LeBron James, Bronny In Minnesota After Health Scare ... Visiting Mayo Clinic
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LeBron James and his son, Bronny, have jetted off to Minnesota ... in an effort to seek out further treatment for the USC hooper following last month's medical scare.
The two touched down in Rochester at some point over the weekend ... and they've been spotted in and around the Mayo Clinic there since -- seemingly seeking further answers to why the 18-year-old suffered cardiac arrest back on July 24.
Bronny James 911 Call for Cardiac Arrest, 'Get an Ambulance Here Now!'
Following one of their visits to the medical facility on Monday ... the duo -- plus some friends -- got dinner at Terza Ristorante in downtown, though when they left, they were mobbed by a crush of fans.
In video from the scene, obtained by TMZ Sports, you can see Bronny -- wearing a white shirt and black jacket -- exiting the eatery's backdoor first ... with LBJ not far behind.
Once the two get into a waiting SUV -- a group of LeBron supporters pull out their phones and begin screaming for the Lakers superstar, while surrounding the ride.
The guys, though, are able to peel away before the scene gets too chaotic.
As we reported, Bronny needed to be hospitalized for several days following his emergency on SC's campus ... though he was released on July 27 -- and seen just one day later looking fine while out at dinner with his family in Los Angeles.
It's unclear right now what any of it means for the future of his basketball career ... though the Trojans are currently in Greece without the teenager -- preparing for a series of exhibition games later this month.
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Steph Curry Sings His Ass Off On Stage W/ Paramore ... Crowd Goes Crazy!!!
Stephen Curry turned into an emo boy at the Paramore concert on Monday ... joining the band onstage and belting out "Misery Business" -- and the NBA superstar killed it!!
The four-time champ and his wife, Ayesha -- who just celebrated their 12-year anniversary with a trip to Greece -- made their way to the Chase Center after landing back on U.S. soil ... but Chef Curry was no bystander.
The two-time MVP joined Hayley Williams and the gang in the middle of the concert ... grabbing the mic and showing off his pipes for their most popular song.
Curry got REALLY into the performance ... reciting every word and jumping up and down as the crowd enjoyed every second of it.
As it turns out, Curry is a big fan of the rock band -- back in 2018, they performed at his 30th birthday celebration.
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— Paramore Navy Worldwide (@ParamoreNavyWW) March 13, 2018 @ParamoreNavyWW
Curry has been all over the music industry this offseason -- the 35-year-old was also spotted at Drake's concert, and more recently, he appeared in Tobe Nwigwe's music video.
You could say Curry "never meant to brag," but he's quite the rockstar!!
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Paul Vs. Diaz Just As Big As Floyd Vs. McGregor!!! ... Says Shawn Porter
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Jake Paul's fight against Nate Diaz was on the same level as one of the most popular fights in combat sports history -- so says former boxing champ Shawn Porter, who tells TMZ Sports Saturday's event felt "just as big as" Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor!
Porter -- who was on the mic in Dallas for the big matchup -- said the vibes were off the charts throughout the Jake vs. Nate fight ... calling the experience Super Bowl-esque.
"This was just as big as Mayweather and McGregor," Porter emphatically told us on Monday.
FYI -- Floyd vs. Conor is widely reported as the second-highest-selling fight in Pay-Per-View history (behind Floyd vs. Manny Pacquiao) ... so to compare the energy at Jake vs. Nate to that is quite a compliment.
Of course, "Showtime" is no stranger to the biggest events in the sport -- whether he competed in or attended them, he's witnessed some electric crowds over the years.
But Porter said the spectator support of Diaz was second to none ... adding, "I've never heard anything like that before."
"MMA fans, man. They show up, they show out, they have a lot of fun and they are extremely loud. I was loving it."
As for the fight, Shawn gave Jake a C grade on the night, despite getting the victory ... explaining the Problem Child still has to work on finishing off his opponents after landing big punches.
There's more -- while Porter doesn't see Jake reaching world championship contention, he would love to see the 7-1 fighter "ride this wave" and ignore the purists who want him to go against more boxers.
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Derek Fisher Back To School!! ... Takes H.S. Coaching Gig
Former Lakers point guard Derek Fisher is giving basketball coaching another shot ... but not in the pros or college -- he's going to high school!!
The five-time NBA champion is back to planning Xs and Os after getting hired by Crespi Carmelite High School, a boys prep school in the greater Los Angeles area, officials announced Monday.
The gig marks Fisher's first return to the bench after being fired by the Los Angeles Sparks in June 2022, and his third job overall.
Remember, Kobe Bryant's ex-teammate and buddy started out as the New York Knicks' head coach from 2014 to 2016 ... and was let go after recording a 40-96 record.
Derek took over as the Sparks' head coach role in December 2018, where he would also eventually become general manager.
The 48-year-old Laker is now taking over the Encino-based program, which previously developed NBA talents like guard De'Anthony Melton and forward Brandon Williams.
Fisher's Celts will play in the Mission League ... where they will face off against the likes of Sierra Canyon, where Bronny James, Marvin Bagley III and Brandon Boston Jr. suited up ... and Notre Dame, where LeBron James' second-eldest son, Bryce, is reportedly considering attending next year.
The school released a statement on the addition ... saying, "We are honored and excited to welcome Coach Fisher to the Crespi Family. Coach Fisher brings to Crespi his strong work ethic, leadership, and discipline that are rooted in his Christian faith."