Lance's Dopey Bike Stealers Caught On Tape
The idiots who stole Lance Armstrong's bicycle better learn how to runstrong and hidestrong, 'cause it looks like cops are hot on their two-wheeled trails.
The Sacramento PD told us the thieves that jacked Lance's one-of-a-kind bike after a race this weekend -- along with 3 other bikes belonging to his racing teammates -- were caught yellow handed on multiple surveillance cameras.
We're told a combination of video evidence and witness information has given the fuzz enough ammo to put together a list of suspects.
After his bike was stolen, Lance posted a photo of it online and offered a reward for its return.
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Pro Bowler Popped For Shotgun Formation
Move over Plaxico Burress. There's a new alleged gun-toting NFL sheriff in town.
Buffalo Bills running back Marshawn Lynch -- who just played in the Pro Bowl last week -- was arrested on Wednesday in Culver City, Cal. for allegedly packing some serious heat.
Culver City cops say they found Lynch and two other males sitting in a 2006 Mercedes Benz -- and a "subsequent field investigation led to the discovery of a loaded firearm... The officers determined the gun belonged to Lynch." The type of gun has not been released.
Marshawn was arrested for felony possession of a concealed firearm and was released on $35,000 bond.
UPDATE: 3/5/09 -- Lynch pled quilty to a misdemeanor charge of carrying a firearm in his vehicle. He was given 80 hours community service and 3 years probation.
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Nicole Kidman -- Not Worth Fighting Over
Tom Cruise and Keith Urban, the former and current husbands of Nicole Kidman, came face-to-face during the driver's meeting today at the Daytona 500, according to TMZ spies.
Cruise, who's at the NASCAR event to drive the race's pace car, and Urban, who's playing a concert at the race, squared off -- you would think to talk about the whole wife swap thing.
But our spies say the country singer and Scientolostar shook hands and had a few laughs -- probably about sharing a bed with Nicole and treating the inevitable frostbite that comes after such a risky move.
And ain't this sweet -- Connor went up to chew the fat with Keith.
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Jessica Simpson: Curves Her Enthusiasm
Wearing a tight Kim K. miniskirt, a happy Jessica Simpson walked the streets of NYC with boyfriend Tony Romo and showed off her sexy tanned gams.
Wearing those mom jeans were the best thing to happen to the former singer's career since "Newlyweds."
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Jayson Williams' Wife Wants D from Jay
The wife of former NBA star Jayson Williams is throwing everything plus the kitchen sink in a new divorce filing -- a sink in which he allegedly urinated in.
Tanya Young Williams claims she's the victim of "cruel and inhumane treatment" and that it's unsafe to live with her hubby anymore.
In divorce papers filed today in New York City and obtained by TMZ, Tanya claims, among other things, Jayson faked suicide and stomach cancer, and told her he was "going down on white girls" (she's Black).
Tanya also claims she found cocaine and condoms in Jayson's drawer. She says he threatened to kill her and once threatened to kill her. She also says Williams repeatedly refilled prescriptions for Cialis, even though they had limited sexual interaction.
And she claims he peed in the sink.
Tanya wants a cut of Jayson's assets, their New York home, sole custody of their two kids, spousal support and other stuff.
Williams is awaiting retrial for allegedly shooting his chauffeur to death.
A rep for Williams could not be reached for comment.
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Bon Jovi Sues -- Hands Off My Soul!
Jon Bon Jovi is accusing someone of trying to sell parts of his "Soul."
A former employee of the Philadelphia Soul -- the 2008 Arena Bowl champs -- is being sued by team owner Bon Jovi and his Arena League Football team for allegedly making his own version of their championship rings and selling them to the general public.
According to a lawsuit filed yesterday, Joe Krause -- a former sales manager for the team -- organized an event at which the rings were for sale. Bon Jovi alleges that the design for the ring, as well as any use of the Soul logo, belongs to him.
JBJ is suing for damages and asking for all the infringing materials to be destroyed.
Side note -- Krause sued the team and Bon Jovi last month for $125K, claiming he still should have gotten paid even though the 2009 Arena Football League season was canceled.
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Motocross Champ's Bad Week Gets Worse
Motocross legend Brian Deegan was arrested for an alleged bar brawl on Saturday ... the same day his best friend sustained injuries in a bike crash that would later take his life.
Deegan was arrested for suspicion of assault after a throwdown at the iLounge bar in Orange County, where he allegedly sliced open a patron's face by hitting him with a glass.
The same day, Brian's best friend, Jeremy Lusk, sustained major injuries during a botched back flip at a freestyle motocross event in Costa Rica. Lusk never regained consciousness after the wreck -- and passed away on Tuesday.
Justin Timberlake Is a Baller
While at a charity golf match in Carmel on Wednesday, Justin Timberlake checked his swing.
No word on how big his handicap is.
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Lakers Legend Claims Clippers Steered by Racist
Former legendary L.A. Laker Elgin Baylor has just filed a lawsuit against the L.A. Clippers and the NBA, claiming he's the victim of rampant racial discrimination.
In the lawsuit, filed today in L.A. County Superior Court, Baylor -- who was unceremoniously dismissed as VP and General Manager last October -- claims the team has "egregious salary disparities" based on race. Baylor claims he was told to "induce African American players to join the Clippers, despite the Clippers' reputation of being unwilling to fairly treat and compensate African American players." Baylor says the owner, Donald Sterling, has a "pervasive and ongoing racist attitude."
Baylor cites the case of NBA player Danny Manning, where Sterling allegedly said, "I'm offering a lot of money for a poor Black kid." The suit claims Sterling repeatedly referred to the team as "poor Black kids" and "he wanted a White coach directing the Clippers." Sterling is being sued as well.
Baylor says he personally got stiffed, only being paid $350,000 a year since 2003, when a "Caucasian head coach was given a 4 year, 22 million dollar contract."
Here's the best part. The suit says, "At all relevant times mentioned here, Mr. Baylor was an African American male over the age of 40."
Everything Must Go! Including Favre
Nothing says Hall-of-Fame career like a yard sale! Hours after Brett Favre announced his retirement (again) from football, the NY Jets announced a 50% sale on all Favre gear.
Appropriate, since the Jets were barely 50% better with Brett playing QB.
Brett Favre Retires ... Again
Take last year's Brett Favre retirement speech, substitute Jets for Packers (and remove any references to playing well), and you've got today's news: Favre is done.
A-Roid Field Still a Go
It's simple math, really -- $3.9 million is greater than a tarnished legacy.
Everything is still on for Friday's ceremony at the University of Miami to name the new baseball field Alex Rodriguez Field. Lying Liar Field was apparently too cumbersome.
Although A-Roid didn't actually go to UM, he has been close to the program and the entire Miami community and donated $3.9 mil back in 2002. A rep for the school tells us "We are moving forward with the event. The donation was announced at a press conference on Oct. 10, 2002."
In this economy, nobody is about to give back money based on principle.
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Jimmy Connors Cleared!
Tennis great Jimmy Connors has just dodged a bullet.
A Santa Barbara judge has just dismissed the criminal charge against Jimmy Connors. Jimmy Boy had been charged with trespassing after allegedly going a little crazy last November at a UCSB basketball game.
McEnroe -- your move.
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Soccer Legend Pelé 'Memba Him?!
In the '50s, '60s and '70s -- way before David Beckham -- Brazilian athlete Pelé was the most popular soccer player in the world. Guess what he looks like now!
Phelps "Disappoints" Hot Softball Legend
There are several reasons to watch this clip: 1) Jennie Finch is hot. 2) Jennie Finch, who won a gold medal in the same Olympics as Michael Phelps, guilt trips the dude over his bong scandal 3) Jennie Finch is really hot.
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A-Roid Goes to a Gym
You suck, A-Fraud.