NHL Star Won't Be Charged in Alleged Nightclub Fight
Mike Komisarek -- an all-star defenseman for the Toronto Maple Leafs -- will not face charges after he was accused of punching a woman in a nighclub back in January ... TMZ has learned.
As TMZ first reported, Komisarek was under investigation by the LAPD after a woman claimed she slapped him in the face ... and he responded by punching her.
We're told after reviewing the case, the Los Angeles City Attorney's Office decided against filing any criminal charges.
Komisarek tells us he's pleased the case is closed.
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Suspect in Dodger Stadium Beating in Custody
One of the suspects in the brutal beating of a man at Dodger Stadium has been taken into custody, this according to one report.
The suspect was apprehended by an LAPD SWAT team at an apartment building in East Hollywood early this morning, the LA Times is reporting. An apartment manager told the paper the man taken away by police matched the description of one of the suspects whose sketches were plastered all over town (see above).
Bryan Stow, who was attacked on March 31 in the parking lot of the stadium for being a fan of the visiting team, remains in critical condition.
UPDATE -- A press conference has been scheduled for 4:00 PM PT at Dodger Stadium with LA Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and several top LAPD officers.
Oscar De La Hoya 'I Have My Flaws'
Oscar De La Hoya checked himself into rehab voluntarily and tells TMZ he feels he will come out "a stronger, healthier person."
As TMZ first reported, De La Hoya entered a rehab facility in California sometime within the last few weeks. We're told De La Hoya is seeking help for substance abuse issues. A source close to the boxing legend tells us he has "voluntarily commenced proactive treatment to address certain health and personal issues."
De La Hoya issued a statement to TMZ that reads, "After doing an honest evaluation of myself, I recognize that there are certain issues that I need to work on. Like everyone, I have my flaws, and I do not want to be one of those people that is afraid to admit and address those flaws.
"Throughout my career and my life, I have always met all challenges head-on, and this is no different. I am confident that with the support of my family and friends, I will become a stronger, healthier person.
"I ask for respect and privacy as my family and I go through this process."
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Oscar De La Hoya In Rehab
Boxing legend Oscar De La Hoya has entered rehab ... TMZ has learned.
We're told De La Hoya is seeking treatment for a substance abuse problem and checked into a California-area facility within the last few weeks.
De La Hoya has posted a flurry of very introspective tweets in the past few days, including, "Take a deep breathe and let out all that anger that makes you hate. it really is going to be o.k." and "Stop finding excuses not to live. life is controlled by what you make of it and not of what it makes of you."
De La Hoya retired back in 2009. He had a career record of 39-6, held several championship belts, and won an Olympic Gold Medal back in 1992.
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Chuck Liddell Takes Wing In Air Force Fighter Jet
UFC fighter Chuck Liddell went all Top Gun at Andrews Air Force Base this week when he strapped on a flight-suit and took to the skies in a F-16 with a Thunderbirds' pilot.
Liddell posted the high flying photos on his Twitter page -- and wanted everyone to know he completed the sky ride without getting sick! .
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Macho Man Randy Savage Dies In Car Accident
Macho Man Randy Savage -- one of the greatest wrestlers of all-time -- died today in a car accident in Seminole, Florida ... TMZ has learned.
TMZ spoke with Randy's brother, Lanny Poffo, who tells us the wrestling legend suffered a heart attack while he was behind the wheel around 9:25 AM ... and lost control of his vehicle.
Earlier this month, Savage celebrated his 1-year anniversary with his new wife Lynn.
Savage was 58.
Macho Man began wrestling in the WWF in 1985 and became a superstar with his trademark catchphrase "Ooooooh Yeaahhhhh." Savage was so popular, he became the spokesperson for Slim Jim in the mid '90s ... and became virtually synonymous with the brand.
UPDATE: Florida Highway Patrol tells TMZ ... Savage was driving his 2009 Jeep Wrangler when he veered across a concrete median ... through oncoming traffic ... and "collided head-on with a tree."
Savage was transported to Largo Medical center, where he died from his injuries.
Savage's wife was a passenger in the vehicle during the collision -- but survived with "minor injuries." She was transported to a different local hospital where she was treated.
According to officials, Randy and Lynn were both wearing their seatbelts at the time of the accident.
Cops say alcohol was NOT a factor.
An investigation into the accident is underway.
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Randy 'Macho Man' Savage -- Autopsy Set
An autopsy will be performed on the body of wrestling great Randy Macho Man Savage tomorrow ... TMZ has learned.
Officials tell TMZ ... later today, Randy's remains will be transported to the Pinellas County Medical Examiner's Office ... where doctors are scheduled to perform an autopsy on Savage sometime tomorrow.
Savage died after a head-on collision with a tree in Florida this morning ... and the wrestler's brother tells us it all happened after Randy suffered a heart attack behind the wheel.
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Slim Jim -- Macho Man Snapped Into Our Hearts
The people at Slim Jim are "saddened" by the loss of their most famous spokesperson, Randy "Macho Man" Savage ... and have issued a statement to TMZ honoring his memory.
A rep for the snack tells TMZ, "We’re saddened by the loss. Randy was a beloved ambassador for the Slim Jim brand for many years and will be greatly missed."
The rep adds, "Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends at this time."
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WWE -- Randy Savage Will Be 'Greatly Missed'
Vince McMahon has released a statement on the death of Randy "Macho Man" Savage ... calling him one of the "greatest Superstars of his time."
The WWE statement reads, "WWE is saddened to learn of the passing of one of the greatest Superstars of his time, Randy Poffo, aka Randy “Macho Man” Savage."
"Poffo was under contract with WWE from 1985 to 1993 and held both the WWE and Intercontinental Championships."
"Our sincerest condolences go out to his family and friends. We wish a speedy recovery to his wife Lynn. Poffo will be greatly missed by WWE and his fans."
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Macho Man's Car Accident -- The WRECKAGE Video
TMZ has obtained footage of Macho Man Randy Savage's car -- after it slammed into a tree this morning in Florida.
As we previously reported, Macho Man suffered a heart attack while he was behind the wheel around 9:25 AM ... and lost control of his car -- veering across the concrete median into oncoming traffic ... and straight into a tree.
Randy died, but it's unclear whether it was the result of the heart attack, the collision, or a combination of both.
Thanks to MyFoxTampa for the heads up.
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Hulk Hogan -- We Had Finally Started to Talk Again ...
Hulk Hogan says he's "completely devastated" by the death of Randy "Macho Man" Savage -- saying they just rekindled their friendship after not talking to each other for nearly ten years.
Hulk just went to his Twitter page and wrote, "I'm completely devastated, after over 10 years of not talking with Randy, we've finally started to talk and communicate."
He added, "He had so much life in his eyes & in his spirit, I just pray that he's happy and in a better place and we miss him."
"We miss him a lot. I feel horrible about the ten years of having no communication. This was a tough one."
And Hulk wasn't the only wrestling legend who took to Twitter ...
I'm going to drive. Wrestlers think best when they drive. All my love to Lanny and his daddy Angelo! Wrestled them both. My hearts hurts 4 U
Macho Man was one of the all time greats and will be greatly missed... A very sad day for wrestling
We've lost one of the greats!! Our prayers go out to the family & friends of Randy Savage.
The Rock -- Macho Man Was a 'Childhood Inspiration'
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is paying tribute to his fallen friend Macho Man Randy Savage ... saying, the wrestling legend was one of his "childhood inspirations."
The Rock just went to his Twitter page and wrote ..."RIP Randy "Macho Man" Savage - you were one of my childhood inspirations and heros. Strength, love and prayers to the Savage/Poffo family."
Former WWE superstar Kevin Nash has also posted a message ... saying, "I lost a close friend today. If anybody in heaven is wondering who the cat in the ugly cowboy hat is it's Randy. Love you Bro. Never another."
Mick Foley aka Mankind tells TMZ, "Though I only met Randy Savage a handful of times, he was one of my all-time favorite performers ... I loved his style, in the ring and on the microphone.
He adds, "I loved hearing stories about Randy and his wrestling family. From the incredible matches in the small towns throughout the south where he forged a legendary reputation before becoming a household name with WWE, to the tales of even more legendary thrift on the road - that I did my very best to live up to - Randy Savage had a profound effect on me."
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Cam Newton MASTERS Art Of Messing With Paps
Cam Newton is so damn charismatic ... the #1 pick in the NFL Draft totally screwed with TWO different TMZ photogs TWO different times yesterday ... and left both guys laughing at themselves when it was all over.
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NFL Badass -- No SEX Until My Boxing Debut!
Minnesota Vikings stud Ray Edwards is so serious about his pro boxing debut tomorrow night ... he's sworn off sex for the past 6 weeks so he can save his stamina for the ring!!!
6'5", 270 lb Edwards is scheduled to fight TJ Gibson at the Grand Casino in Minnesota ... and he isn't taking any chances -- telling TMZ, "I have not had sex in the past six weeks and will not until after the fight."
Edwards explains, "No real boxer should have sex before a fight ... it affects your legs."
Edwards says the NFL lockout gave him the opportunity to pursue his boxing dream -- and tells us he plans on pursuing BOTH a career as a boxer and a football player if the owners ever decide to get the league going again.
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Jamie McCourt: Let Me Sell the Dodgers!
Former Los Angeles Dodgers CEO Jamie McCourt wants to sell the team ASAP -- before Major League Baseball makes a move to seize the franchise from her ex-husband Frank McCourt.
Jamie filed docs today in L.A. County Superior Court -- asking Judge Scott Gordon to order the sale of the team in order to prevent a possible seizure.
As we previously reported, Frank and the MLB have been battling over the Dodgers' finances -- and Commissioner Bud Selig even appointed a monitor, J. Thomas Schieffer, to oversee day-to-day operation of the team.
Judge Gordon scheduled June 22 to hear arguments about a possible sale.
UPDATE: Jamie just released a statement, claiming, "As I've said all along, my goal is to resolve this situation for my family in a way that also advances the best interests of the Dodgers fans, players, and franchise. This motion will hopefully provide some momentum in the right direction."
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Sugar Ray Leonard -- I Was Sexually Abused
Legenday fighter Sugar Ray Leonard says he was molested by a "prominent Olympic boxing coach" back when he was 15 years old ... and says the incident has "haunted me for life."
Leonard reveals his story in his upcoming biography, "The Big Fight: My Life In and Out of the Ring’ -- in which he explains the coach "unzipped my pants and put his hand, then mouth, on an area that has haunted me for life."
He continues, "I didn't scream. I didn’t look at him. I just opened the door and ran."
Leonard never identifies the coach -- but claims the man has since passed away.