Requiem For a Tennis Ball
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The small, fuzzy, yellow sphere pictured here was permanently maimed and ultimately sacrificed after this head-on collision with Serena Williams' tennis racket.
It is survived by its identical siblings, all of whom face the similar fate of being assaulted during this year's Australian Open -- by Serena's guns.
Nick Carter: Lose,Tom, Lose!
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Nick Carter unleashed some verbal personal fouls on Tom Brady yesterday. Our sources inside say Nick didn't pay attention to either game that was on, choosing instead to chat it up!
Nick talked enough about football to call Tom Brady "arrogant," saying he hopes Brett or Eli "whup his ass in the Superbowl."
"Gladiator's" Titan Pops Off
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Can you lose calories flexing your mouth muscles? TMZ caught up with Titan from "American Gladiators" yesterday, and what was on his mind -- of course, Britney.
So is the dude taking roids? The "American Gladiator" behemoth (and former Mr. Universe) answers it squarely tonight on TMZ TV!
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Frontiere Kicks It
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TMZ has learned Rams owner Georgia Frontiere has died in L.A.
Frontiere inherited the Rams when her husband, Carroll Rosenbloom died while swimming. There were unsubstantiated rumors that he drowned in a hot tub with Frontiere.
A St. Louis native, she moved the team there and the team later won a Super Bowl.
A rep for the family tells us that Georgia died at UCLA Medical Center.
NFL Owner Gets Two-Minute Warning
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TMZ has learned Georgia Frontiere, one of the few female owners in the history of the NFL, may not be attending the Super Bowl, and not because her team was 3-13.
The 80-year-old NFL icon, responsible for moving the Rams from Anaheim to St Louis, is in grave condition at an L.A. Hospital. Her condition is described as "minute to minute."
Under Georgia's rule, the Rams won their only Super Bowl in franchise history, back in 2000.
Britney and NFL Star: Two (or More) Peas in a Pod
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What do Britney Spears, Sybil and one of the greatest running backs of all time have in common? Multiple personality disorder. Nurse!
Herschel Walker, considered by many to be one of the most dominant players in college football history, is expected to reveal in an upcoming book that he has multiple personalities. "Breaking Free" will be released in August and will document Walker's life with MPD.
Walker is best remembered for the massive trade that sent him from the Dallas Cowboys to the Minnesota Vikings. Britney is best remembered for shaving her head.
Lakers: Blowout Birthday Bash
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Los Angeles Lakers stars Lamar Odom, Derek Fisher, Trevor Ariza, Sasha Vujacic and Vladimir Radmanovic hit up hotspot Republic for Ronny Turiaf's birthday party last night -- but none were in a festive mood.
The Lakers were blown out at home by the Phoenix Suns and each Laker that entered the club looked to be in a worse mood than the one before.
It's only a game, guys!
Forget TDs, Moss Served with a TRO!
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NFL defenders often can't get within 5 ft. of Randy Moss. Now Randy has to stay at least 500 ft. away from a Florida woman.
According to an affidavit obtained by WDBO-AM radio and filed in Broward County, Fla., Moss committed battery upon the victim, Rachelle Washington, causing serious injury -- and then refused to allow her to seek medical attention. No criminal charges have been filed.
Moss denied the allegations today and said the woman is trying to get money from him. He said, "I want to make something clear, in my whole entire life of living 30 years, I've never put my hand on one woman, physically or in an angry manner."
A hearing in the case is scheduled for January 28 -- the Monday before the Super Bowl.
Calls to Moss' attorney and a rep for the Patriots were not immediately returned.
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UFC to Randy Couture -- Pants on Fire!
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UFC Heavyweight champ Randy Couture is being sued by the organization that crowned him king.
According to the lawsuit filed Monday in Clark County District Court in Nevada, Zuffa (the company which owns the UFC) alleges Couture lied about his dealings with the UFC and violated his contract after resigning last October. In spite of his resignation, the UFC website still lists Couture as the champ.
Someone Finally Stops Lebron -- the Cops!
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TMZ has obtained the dash cam video from the night LeBron James was ticketed for speeding.
James, who plays for the NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers, was busted on December 30 for doing 101 mph in a 65 mph zone in Medina, Ohio. BronBron's attorney entered a not guilty plea. James is due in court on February 11 -- the Cavs are scheduled to play in Orlando that night.
FYI -- the night LBJ was cited was also his 23rd birthday. We're just sayin'!
Woman Accuses Pacman Jones of Sucker Punch
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Crazazy cornerback Pacman Jones has gotten backed into yet another legal red zone, with a Nashville woman alleging that Jones punched her at an Atlanta strip club.
Wanda S. Jackson, a lawyer, says she was in the Body Tap Strip Club's office (not dancing) when Jones came in to complain about his money and a bracelet being stolen. After leaving the office, Jackson alleges, Jones "sucker punched" her as she followed him out.
Jackson is seeking Jones' arrest; Jones' lawyer says no warrant has yet been issued.
It would be Jones' seventh arrest since being drafted by the Tennessee Titans in 2005. He's currently serving a one-year suspension.
Chargers Star Needs to Work on His Game
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San Diego Chargers superstar linebacker Shaun Phillips was either celebrating Sunday's win over the Indianapolis Colts by partying it up at Hyde last night -- or drinking away the pain of the loss his team is sure to suffer this Sunday at the hands of the New England Patriots. (Not that we're NE fans ... we're just realistic.)
Phillips chatted it up outside the club with Porscha Coleman and "Deal or No Deal" model Claudia Jordan -- a self-professed Pats fan. Shaun's got a better chance of scoring with her than he does against the Patriots.
WWE Wants to Lay Smackdown on Britney!
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Screw the Hulk, forget the Ultimate Warrior -- the WWE is on a hardcore mission to get Britney Spears in the ring!
Several musclebound behemoths from the wacky wrestling franchise are courting Spears to join them for combat -- some even enticing her by calling her "fat!" And since Brit has always called herself "country," perhaps a good ol' drag through the mud is just what she needs!
But not all the wrastlers want to fight Brit; WWE head Vince McMahon also authorized this article which suggests that he and the pop tart should hook up -- as in bedroom tag team partners?! Eek.
Let's get it on, y'all!
Andy Roddick No Retouching Necessary!
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He may not be as pumped as his photo-enhanced Men's Fitness cover from last year, but tennis hottie Andy Roddick has still got game -- and a lean, ripped chest!
Roddick and his fellow tennis hunks got fans hot and bothered by playing shirtless during practice sessions for the Australian Open on Friday. Love all!
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Getting Denied at the Super Bowl Just Got Easier
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Believe it or not, Tara Reid won't be doing much partying on Super Bowl weekend -- if Hyde has anything to do with it!
In addition to their Sundance outpost at Village at the Yard, TMZ has learned the exclusive SBE-owned West Hollywood hotspot is opening up a temporary three-night venue in Arizona during Super Bowl weekend (first weekend in Feb.). Entry to the VIP retreat will be on an invitation-only basis. Sorry, Chyna!
A private residence is being turned into the A-list haunt, with the help of Audi Forum Phoenix. Let the drunk girl games begin!
Juiced Jones Gets Six Months
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A judge has just sentenced disgraced Olympic champion Marion Jones to six months in prison. Gimme that medal!
Jones, who recently returned her three gold and two bronze medals, had begged a judge to keep her out of the slammer. The 31-year-old former runner and long jumper was one of the most celebrated female athletes in the world -- until it was revealed she routinely used performance-enhancing drugs.
She recently admitted to lying to a federal investigator in 2003, and confessed that she took steroids "several times before the Sydney Olympics and continued using it after." What a role model.