TMZ TV Hot Takes New Morgan Wallen Roof Pics ... Megan Thee Stallion, Terrell Suggs
We're almost at the finish line in the week, but just getting started on TV!
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Let's kick things off with 'TMZ Live' ... where Babcock and Charles talked about the latest development with Morgan Wallen -- namely, these new photos we got that place on the rooftop of the Nashville bar where he allegedly threw a chair over the edge.
Shohei Ohtani Feds' Investigation Finds He's Victim in Gambling Scandal ... Interpreter to Be Charged
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Shohei Ohtani had no idea his translator was gambling millions of dollars, and the feds have concluded not only was the Dodger star NOT involved in the scheme, he was a victim of fraud ... law enforcement sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ Sports.
The feds have been investigating Ippei Mizuhara, Ohtani's longtime translator, close friend, and functionally his manager. Mizuhara gambled away millions, reportedly at least $4.5 million, and after the story broke he said Ohtani had covered the debt.
Our sources say the feds, who launched an investigation last month, have concluded Mizuhara was lying -- that Ohtani was completely in the dark over the gambling debt, and Mizuhara embezzled from one of Ohtani's accounts without the pitcher's knowledge.
Shohei Ohtani Game Worn, Signed Angels Jersey Hits Auction Block ... From Jackie Robinson Day
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A super-rare Shohei Ohtani jersey, worn by the (then) Angels superstar on Jackie Robinson Day in 2023, signed and inscribed by the slugger/ace, is on the auction block where it's expected to rake in six figures!
Shohei, before signing his historic, $700 million contract with the Dodgers this offseason, rocked the jersey on April 15, 2023 for the Angels vs. Red Sox game at Fenway Park ... the day all MLB players honored the achievements of the great Jackie Robinson by wearing his number 42.
Of course, all Major League Baseball retired the number across the entire sport ... so that's the only day anyone wears 42.
The Angels lost the game, 9-7 ... but to no one's surprise, Ohtani, who served as designated hitter, went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored.
As if just being worn by Shohei wasn't cool enough, in February, months after the game, he also signed the jersey ... writing "GU 4.15.23" and "2023 AL MVP".
It's also the only game-worn jersey from the entire '23 season (that's hot the open market) ... making it even more special.
Now, the jersey is up for grabs at SCP Auctions ... where it's expected to sell for around $100k!
The item already has 7 bids -- $39k being the biggest. But, with 3 days remaining, you can bet that number will rise faster than Ohtani's home run total.
It's not the only Ohtani item on the SCP block. They're also offering Shohei's 200th home run ball (combining his NPB and MLB stats) ... which he blasted on June 23, 2023, at Coors Field against the Rockies.
The ball, launched 423 feet in the 5th inning, is, like the jersey, expected to bring in a pretty penny.
Happy bidding!
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Rashee Rice Arrest Warrant Issued ... For Role In Dallas Car Crash
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Rashee Rice is now officially a wanted man in Texas ... cops just announced they've issued an arrest warrant for the Chiefs star after he was involved in that massive car crash in Dallas last month.
Officials from the Dallas Police Dept. said in a statement Wednesday Rice is facing one count of aggravated assault, one count of collision involving serious bodily injury, and six counts of collision involving injury ... this after he admitted to driving one of the cars -- a matte black Lamborghini -- that caused a huge pileup on a highway on March 30.
Theodore Knox -- the man accused of driving the other car, a Corvette -- was also issued an arrest warrant ... and faces the same charges as Rice.
Adam Silver Jontay Porter Could Face Lifetime Ban From NBA ... Over Gambling Allegations
Toronto Raptors center Jontay Porter could be booted from the NBA for LIFE if the league finds the gambling allegations made against him are true ... with commissioner Adam Silver calling the bombshell accusations a "cardinal sin."
Porter -- who hasn't played since the claims were made public last month -- has been under fire over two games in particular this season ... when sportsbooks noticed some head-scratching activity on prop bets involving the big man.
The 24-year-old left both games early due to either injury or illness ... meaning folks who hammered the under on any Porter bets would be in for a big payday.
Porter could be in a world of trouble if the NBA determines he had anything to do with the betting activity ... 'cause Silver made it crystal clear he's not taking the claims lightly.
"I have enormous range of discipline available to me," Silver said at the league's board of governors meetings this week. "It's cardinal sin what he’s accused of in the NBA."
"The ultimate extreme option I have is to ban him from the game. That’s the level of authority I have here because there’s nothing more serious."
Silver pointed out shady betting isn't anything new ... but he's hoping since legal sportsbooks are now regulated, it might help detect more problems moving forward.
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South Carolina's MiLaysia Fulwiley Caitlin Clark Paved The Way ... We Wanna Build Off That!!!
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Caitlin Clark took women's basketball to new heights ... and South Carolina freshman MiLaysia Fulwiley is looking to build off her momentum -- telling TMZ Sports the next generation of hoopers wants to make the Iowa superstar proud!!
Clark had a huge impact on the entire sport during her career with the Hawkeyes ... breaking records and helping set historic television ratings in the process.
Fulwiley and the undefeated Gamecocks took down Clark's Iowa squad in the national championship game on Sunday ... and despite being opponents in the biggest matchup of the year, the freshman had nothing but great things to say about the WNBA's next No. 1-overall pick.
Caitlin Clark Draws Major Celebs to her NCAA Final Four Game
"Caitlin Clark, she's a great person, she did tremendous things for women's basketball -- not just women's basketball, but college basketball," Fulwiley told us.
Speaking of winning the natty, Fulwiley and her teammate Kamilla Cardoso celebrated by working a shift at Raising Cane's in Columbia on Wednesday ... handing out some delicious tenders for a ton of 'Cocks fans in attendance!!
Clark declared for the WNBA Draft earlier in the season ... leaving many to wonder what'll happen to all the hype surrounding women's hoops once she's gone.
Fulwiley said the up-and-comers are ready to fill Clark's big shoes ... and they're going to take what they learned from her and apply it to their game.
The Chicken of Champions! pic.twitter.com/WwWdsWzzYF
— Raising Cane's (@raisingcanes) April 10, 2024 @raisingcanes
"Her leaving is gonna be a big impact on us, but she made us want to push harder," Fulwiley added. "She inspired all of us, all the younger ones, all us freshmen to see what it feels like to achieve all the goals that we've dreamed of."
"We're just trying to pick up where she left off and just keep things going because I know she'd be proud and everybody else that supports women's basketball will be proud."
We also spoke to Fulwiley all about what the past few days have been like as a champion ... and it's clear she's soaking it all in!!
Bronny James 'Nowhere Near Ready' For NBA ... Anonymous GM Says
There are apparently critics of Bronny James' game in NBA front offices too ... 'cause one general manager declared this week LeBron's kid is "nowhere near ready" to play in the Association right now.
The GM made the comments to The Ringer's Dan Conner ... while speaking under the condition of anonymity.
It didn't seem the exec absolutely loathed the 19-year-old's skillset -- in fact, he appeared to praise the teen's defensive ability -- but he seemed to make it clear that LBJ Jr. needs more seasoning before he can thrive in the pros like Dad.
Terrell Suggs Brandished Gun & Threatened To Kill Man At Starbucks ... Officials Say
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10:23 AM PT -- Suggs, through EAG Sports rep Denise White, issued a statement on the incident to TMZ Sports ... and Terrell says he was in fear for his safety.
"I was in a quiet area of Scottsdale in the middle of the day in a Starbucks drive-thru near my home when an incident happened with a vehicle behind me. I was getting coffee, I was not looking for any trouble," TS said.
"When the man in the other vehicle escalated the situation, I feared for my safety not knowing what his intentions were. Throughout the incident, I was the one who felt in danger, while fearing I would be followed home and for the safety of my family nearby at my residence."
TMZ Sports has learned Terrell Suggs' arrest on Tuesday stemmed from a March incident in which he allegedly brandished a gun and threatened to kill a man during an argument at a Scottsdale, Arizona Starbucks.
Travis Kelce How'd I Woo Taylor??? 'I Don't Know How The F*** I Did It!!!'
Travis Kelce's still trying to figure out how he got himself into America's favorite relationship with Taylor Swift ... joking this week, "I don't know how the f*** I did it!!"
The Kansas City Chiefs superstar opened up on his romance with the world's biggest popstar while chatting with Lil Dicky on the latest episode of "New Heights" -- after the rapper had gushed about how much he loves the famous couple.
Dicky -- real name Dave Burd -- said he felt the 'ship was "so American" ... adding, "Anyone who, like, hates on it is a bitter loser."
Kim Kardashian Chattin' Up Kris Humphries' Old Pal Just Like Old Times, Eh?!?
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11:23 AM PT -- Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... Kim and Peter are just friends, and they just so happened to be sitting next to each other at the game. So ... no funny business.
Kim Kardashian reunited with a guy who used to hang out with her and her ex-husband Kris Humphries -- and even all this time later ... they look real friendly, especially courtside.
The reality star went to the Lakers game in L.A. Tuesday night with her daughter, North, and some pals -- and yes ... she had a front-row seat to all the action ... as did basketball player-turned-real-estate-agent Peter Cornell, who was plopped down next to Kim at one point.
They were photographed chatting it up and flashing big smiles as they watched the game seated next to Will Ferrell ... and it's interesting considering their history. If you didn't know, these two go way back.
John Calipari Arkansas Move Made Official ... $7 Million A Year
John Calipari is officially the head coach of the Arkansas Razorbacks -- the school just announced the hire on Wednesday ... with the Hall of Famer slated to make at least $7 million a year.
Arkansas was excited to share the big news ... posting a hype video to welcome the former Kentucky Wildcats leader to the program.
National Championship program.
— Arkansas Razorbacks Men’s Basketball 🐗 (@RazorbackMBB) April 10, 2024 @RazorbackMBB
National Championship coach.
Match made in Hog Heaven. pic.twitter.com/wkSKHOJ5HS
Cal inked a five-year deal for the new gig ... which includes the base salary and $1 million signing bonus ... as well as more dough for postseason success and each season he sticks around.
Razorbacks athletic director Hunter Yurachek spoke about landing Cal on Wednesday ... saying, "By all accounts, John Calipari is one of the premier coaches in college basketball."
"A national championship coach, a four-time national coach of the year and one of the nation’s top recruiters, Coach Cal has consistently demonstrated his ability to attract outstanding talent and build championship teams within the Southeastern Conference and position his programs among the best in the nation."
Cal shared a farewell to the folks in Lexington earlier this week ... saying after a national championship, four Final Fours and 32 NCAA tourney victories, it was time for Kentucky to start fresh with someone else at the helm.
Worth noting -- Cal is taking a bit of a pay cut ... as he had an $8.5 million base salary with the Wildcats.
Cal takes over a Razorbacks team that went 16-17 last season under Eric Musselman ... so it's fair to say he's gonna waste no time getting to work.
Antonio Brown Congrats, Morgan Wallen ... You're My 'Cracker Of The Day!!!'
Morgan Wallen is still winning awards despite his recent arrest ... although this one might not go on the mantel -- the country superstar was just named Antonio Brown's "Cracker of the Day."
The controversial Super Bowl champ is known to hand out the prestigious honor (sarcasm) on his X account ... but the criteria isn't all about being white, as future NFL first-overall pick Caleb Williams got the nod last month.
Brown explained why Wallen deserved his "COTD" on Wednesday ... saying it was all thanks to the "Last Night" crooner allegedly chucking a chair off a rooftop bar patio in Nashville on Sunday.
Terrell Suggs Arrested In Arizona For Assault
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8:09 AM PT -- Details surrounding Terrell Suggs' arrest are still scarce ... although a spokesperson for the Scottsdale Police Dept. -- which made the arrest Tuesday -- said it all stemmed from an incident that was reported to authorities back on March 10.
Former NFL superstar Terrell Suggs has been arrested in Arizona, TMZ Sports has confirmed.
Jail records show the seven-time Pro Bowler was booked late Tuesday night in Maricopa County on two charges -- one count of assault and one count of offense against public order.
Lenny Kravitz Pumps Iron In Leather Pants, Black Sunglasses
Lenny Kravitz could have gone straight from the gym to the stage in his latest workout clothes.
The iconic singer posted a vid on Insta Tuesday, showing him pumping iron inside a gym with music playing in the background.
What was unusual about it was his choice of fitness attire ... Lenny looked like he was about to perform in front of a huge crowd, wearing his customary black leather pants and dark sunglasses with a mesh shirt.
John Salley Hurley Shouldn't Take UK Job ... My Ex-Teammate Should!!!
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Kentucky's coaching job is still up for grabs, and Dan Hurley should stay far away from it ... at least that's what John Salley thinks!!!
TMZ Sports caught up with the former Bad Boy Piston out in L.A. while he was on his way to record an episode of the "Wander Well" Podcast ... and he told us one of his ex-teammates would be a much better fit for the job than Hurley.
Salley said while UK is one of the most prestigious programs in all of college basketball ... Hurley has a dream situation after winning back-to-back Natty's with UConn -- so he shouldn't make the leap to Lexington.
TMZ TV Hot Takes Billy Dee Williams' Surprising Take on Blackface ... Ricky Martin's Alleged Erection, Jason Kelce's WWE Future
We hope your week is speeding by .... but here are some TMZ TV hot takes if you need a little pick-me-up.
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First up on "TMZ Live," Charles and Mike discuss Billy Dee Williams' surprising stance on blackface ... as the 'Star Wars' alum told Bill Maher he believes actors should be allowed to do "anything."