Seahawks Rookie Pranked With Fake $155k Dinner Tab
Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II nearly had a panic attack after taking his teammates out to dinner this week ... when his fellow Seattle players ran up a whopping $155,000 tab -- all before finding out it was a hoax.
The Seahawks had one last outing ahead of their Week 18 matchup against the L.A. Rams ... hitting up Ascend Steak & Sushi to chow down on everything they could get their hands on -- as well as some expensive booze.
When it came time to pay, the players presented Murphy with the damage ... showing him a fake receipt of $155k.
Zion Williamson Donates $100k To NOLA Victims ... Following Terror Attack
New Orleans' is going through one of the darkest times in the history of the city, and NOLA hoops star Zion Williamson is stepping up in a big way ... donating $100K to victims of the Bourbon Street terror attack.
The money will go towards the Greater New Orleans Foundation's Tragedy fund.
The Pelicans forward opened up on his decision to write the huge check, saying ... "As a father, son, and someone who loves this community, this hit me hard. This isn't just about money -- but standing together and making sure no one feels alone."
And, Zion isn't the only pro athlete stepping up ... Saints star Cam Jordan's donating $25K to the same fund.
'Breaking The Ice' Seth Edeen ReelShort's Got It Figured Out ... Fun Stories, Hot Bodies!!!
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Seth Edeen is making a name for himself in Hollywood starring in cheesy, short-form soap operas ... and he says the pay-as-you-go model works because the stories are fun and the actors are hot!!!
We got Seth playing basketball at Venice Beach and our photog asked him about the success of his new movie "Breaking The Ice," which is one of the most popular picks on the ReelShort app.
Seth's romance flick is broken down into minute-long episodes, and viewers are able to watch 12 clips for free until ReelShort makes them pay or watch ads to finish the movie. He plays a hockey player who moves back home ... only to find out his high school sweetheart was hiding their secret love child from him.
Olympics Star Fred Kerley Tased During Wild Fight With Cops ... Police Video Shows
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1:49 PM PT -- Fred Kerley is not the only one facing legal issues over Thursday night's incident -- turns out, his girlfriend, Cleo Rahman, is too.
Court records show Rahman -- AKA DJ Sky High Baby -- has been hit with a resisting officer without violence charge for her alleged role in the matter.
Olympic sprinter Fred Kerley -- who just won a bronze medal for the U.S. at the 2024 Paris Games -- was arrested on Thursday night ... after he was tased during a wild confrontation with cops that was all captured on police video.
According to the Miami Beach Police Department ... officers' run-in with the 29-year-old happened at around 11:22 PM -- as they were involved in "an active police scene."
Cops wrote in an incident report that Kerley had approached them with "an aggressive demeanor" ... and was expressing concern about his car that was parked nearby.
Simone Biles Unsure About 2028 Olympic Games ... 'There's Almost Nothing Left To Do'
Simone Biles is contemplating whether her Olympics career is over ... claiming it would be "greedy" to compete when the Games come to LA.
The most decorated U.S. gymnast in Olympic history spoke with Sports Illustrated after being named the publication's "Sportsperson of the Year" ... and in the sit-down, she was asked about potentially adding to her medal count in 2028.
Biles said there's a lot to consider when determining her future ... as it would affect much more than just herself.
Mark Wahlberg New Year, Same Shorty Shorts Flaunts Jacked Body in Fav Swim Trunks Again
Mark Wahlberg's winter bod is putting others' to shame ... the actor continues to flaunt his jacked physique in a pair of shorty shorts while abroad in Barbados.
Check it out ... Marky Mark enjoyed some fun in the sun in the Caribbean this week, splashing in the crystal blue water in a pair of itty-bitty patterned swim trunks. The swimsuit's the same one the action star rocked earlier this vacation, when he showed off his ripped 6-pack and jacked legs for fellow beachgoers.
In fact, even when Mark tried to protect his body from the tropical sun by throwing on a white polo shirt, his protruding pecs were still totally visible.
Sophia Bush Divorce Finalized
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1/3 10:40 AM PT -- The divorce has been finalized.
"One Tree Hill" actress Sophia Bush has reached a settlement in her divorce from entrepreneur Grant Hughes.
Court documents ... obtained by TMZ ... show Sophia and Grant entered into a confidential settlement on December 30, 2024.
Bush filed for divorce in August 2023, and by October of that year was already dating recently divorced U.S. Women's National Team soccer star Ashlyn Harris.
Tiger Bech's Teammate Speaks Out Following Death ... Also Injured In NOLA Terror Attack
Ryan Quigley -- friend and former teammate of late college football standout Tiger Bech -- broke his silence after the death of the Princeton star ... as the two buddies found themselves in the middle of the horrible Bourbon Street terror attack.
Quigley, also a former Princeton Tiger, commented on a post put out by his alma mater mourning the death of 27-year-old Bech, with RQ writing, "I love you forever, Pal."
I love you forever pal ❤️ https://t.co/REE3BfsWJ4
— Ryan Quigley (@ryanquigs11) January 3, 2025 @ryanquigs11
Quigley, who remains hospitalized with a broken leg, sustained during the attack, played at the Ivy League institution from 2016-19. He appeared in 33 games, rushing for 1,192 yards and 14 touchdowns.
Conor McGregor BKFC Partner Voices Support ... Loyalty Over Everything
Conor McGregor's Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship partner is sticking by his side following his civil case ... saying he will continue to work with the former UFC champ through thick and thin.
David Feldman -- founder of BKFC -- shared his reaction to McGregor's November court loss in an interview with MMA Fighting ... electing not to get into the details of the case, but making it crystal clear the results will not affect their business.
"We don't want to go into what happened but at the end of the day, we’re with him,” Feldman said.
Charles Barkley Goes In On JJ Redick ... 'You Just A Dead Man Walking!!!'
Charles Barkley made it clear Thursday night he's no fan of JJ Redick's apparent criticism of his "Inside The NBA" show ... ripping the coach as "a dead man walking" for several moments while live on-air.
Redick initially kicked off the war with Chuck back on Dec. 20 ... when he strongly implied the Hall of Famer's constant criticism of the game on TNT is one of the biggest reasons why ratings are down.
JJ Redick on the 3s and NBA ratings discourse, parity, talent in the game today vs yesterday, and people paying too much attention to what is said on Twitter
— David Astramskas (@redapples) December 20, 2024 @redapples
It's funny that he starts his answer with "I'll try to be brief here" and then speaks for 4 minutes pic.twitter.com/XEJFEob4Tb
"If I'm a casual fan," the L.A. manager told media members, "and you tell me every time I turn on the television that the product sucks, well, I'm not going to watch the product."
Ernie Johnson Chalamet Wants To Play Me In A Biopic? ... Call Me!!!
Timothée Chalamet's wish to play Ernie Johnson in a biopic might come true ... 'cause the actor just got a big thumbs up from the "Inside the NBA" host himself!!
Timmy C -- who portrays Bob Dylan in the new "A Complete Unknown" movie -- recently revealed he'd be down to honor the longtime sports TV show host on the big screen ... if he were to ever take on another biopic.
Timothée Chalamet wants to play "Inside the NBA" host Ernie Johnson in a biopic.
— Lavandaꨄ🪶 (@La_van_da_) December 20, 2024 @La_van_da_
🏀🧡♡#TimothéeChalamet #cinema pic.twitter.com/DB9Nd51QNZ
E.J. got wind of Chalamet's comments on Thursday ... and he said the "Dune" star gave him a ton of cred with his family.
Cameron Brink Lavish Birthday Celebration ... Bubbly And Bubble Baths!!!
WNBA star Cameron Brink pulled out all the stops for her combined New Year's and birthday bash ... enjoying the finer things in life -- delicious sushi, champagne and a bubble bath overlooking the ocean!!
The Los Angeles Sparks' No. 2 pick in the 2024 draft shared a recap of her festivities on Thursday ... showing her rocking a shiny black dress as she welcomed 2025 with her friends.
Brink -- whose birthday falls on New Year's Eve -- also had some special time with her fiancé, Ben Felter ... and it appears he treated her to some flowers, fresh fruit and booze on her special day.
Tiger Bech H.S. Coach Remembers Late Football Star ... After NOLA Terror Attack
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Tiger Bech tragically had his life taken in the early morning hours of New Year's Day, and now the standout football player's high school coach is speaking out about the life and death of his late star.
"When we lose someone, it always hurts. To lose someone like Tiger and then to lose him in such a tragic way on a holiday when he had come into town to be with family and friends, just tragic," Marty Cannon, former assistant football coach turned principal at St. Thomas More Catholic High School in Louisiana told Babcock on the TMZ Sports TV show (airs nightly on FS1).
"Our thoughts and prayers definitely go out to the Bech family. They are also a tight-knit group of people, close, close family that we deeply love, and they love St. Thomas More. So, a lot of people are hurting today."
ESPN Ripped For Sugar Bowl Omission ... Don't Show Anthem After NOLA Terror Attack
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The internet is taking shots at ESPN after the network did not show the national anthem or moment of silence on the main Sugar Bowl broadcast ... after a terror attack in New Orleans delayed the important football game.
Folks online are up in arms with ESPN's decision to show studio analysts breaking down the College Football Playoff quarterfinal matchup between Notre Dame and Georgia instead of the in-stadium tribute to victims of Wednesday's terror attack in the city.
Thursday's Sugar Bowl was played at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans ... close to where terrorist Shamsud-Din Jabbar mowed down NYE revelers in a pickup truck.
Eric Dickerson I'm A Saquon Barkley Fan ... Wouldn't Lose Sleep If He Broke Record
Eric Dickerson is setting the record straight on Saquon Barkley ... saying even though he was pulling for his single-season rushing record to survive, he's a big fan of the Philadelphia Eagles running back.
E.D. made headlines last week ... when he admitted he didn't want the 27-year-old to surpass his record of 2,105 yards.
The current rushing king faced backlash from several notable folks -- including fellow former running back LeSean McCoy, who claimed the legend was hating on his own position group during a segment on his FS1 show, "The Facility."
Allstate Sugar Bowl Moment Of Silence Before Game ... For Attack Victims
The Allstate Sugar Bowl is underway in New Orleans ... but before Georgia and Notre Dame kicked off the College Football Playoff matchup, the Caesars Superdome held a moment of silence to remember those lost during the Bourbon Street terrorist attack.
As we previously reported, the contest was postponed a day in wake of the tragedy ... but local law enforcement stated on Thursday the city was confident in its measures to ensure everyone in attendance would be safe.
Moment of silence for the French Quarter victims ahead of the Sugar Bowl. pic.twitter.com/XNDgLBPOAB
— Ross Dellenger (@RossDellenger) January 2, 2025 @RossDellenger
After the moment of silence in the stadium, it was followed by chants of "U-S-A" and an emotional rendition of the national anthem from NOLA native Samyra Miller.