Marc Anthony I'm Standing By Aroldis Chapman ... For Now
Marc Anthony says he won't turn his back on embattled MLB star Aroldis Chapman -- telling TMZ Sports he's NOT DROPPING Chapman from his new sports management company in the wake of domestic violence allegations.
Anthony's in a tough spot -- because one week after he announced he was launching Magnus Sports and signed Chapman as its 1st client ... reports surfaced that Chapman was being investigated for allegedly attacking his girlfriend.
The incident was enough to scare off the Dodgers -- which reportedly abandoned plans to trade for Chapman because of the allegations -- despite the fact Chapman denied attacking his GF. The Nationals have also said they won't pursue Chapman while his case in pending.
But a rep for Magnus Media tells us bluntly, "He is still a Magnus Sports client."
Chapman is crazy talented -- but the question now is ... is he too toxic to market? And if so, how long until Anthony decides to move on?
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Deion Sanders I'M PRAYING FOR CHARLIE SHEEN ... He's a Good Dude
Deion Sanders says he's praying HARD for his friend Charlie Sheen to win his battle with H.I.V. -- claiming he knows the REAL Charlie ... and it's not the monster Burt Reynolds thinks he is.
Sanders and his GF Tracey Edmonds hung out with Sheen on Saturday night -- and it was clear Deion was very impressed with the actor.
"Love ya my man and praying for u my brother. Anybody and everybody is present when we're up but the realness shows its hand thru trials and tribulations. I wish the world could see your Heart."
He added, "People judge not and be not Judged. #dropyostonesnow."
Sanders seems to be responding to Burt Reynolds -- who ripped Sheen last week ... essentially saying Charlie made his own bed on this one.
"If you're gonna misbehave like that, then you're gonna get yours ... He deserves it. He misbehaved badly, really badly."
As for Charlie, he's been radio silent ever since announcing his diagnosis with Matt Lauer last month.
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Robert Nkemdiche 911 'Seemed Delirious, Incoherent' ... After Hotel Fall
Ole Miss defensive lineman Robert Nkemdiche was bleeding -- and appeared delirious -- after falling out of an Atlanta hotel window this weekend ... so says the person who called 911.
On the recording, obtained by TMZ Sports, the witness says she was at the valet at the hotel when she noticed an emergency situation ... and then saw Robert.
The woman tells the operator she didn't see Nkemdiche fall -- but saw that he was in bad shape and in need of immediate medical assistance.
He was moving and breathing -- however, the woman says, "He didn't seem coherent, he seemed like he was delirious."
The woman also told the 911 operator the situation was so dire -- that people on the scene were requesting a defibrillator.
Nkemdiche was eventually transported to a nearby hospital where he is now listed in stable condition.
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Floyd Mayweather BUYS MILLION DOLLAR WATCH On Dubai Shopping Spree
Floyd Mayweather has done it again ... buying ANOTHER million dollar watch -- and TMZ Sports has the pics.
The boxer has been on a CRAZY spending spree the past few weeks -- but went especially crazy during a trip to Dubai ... picking up one of the most expensive timepieces on the planet.
A rep for Mayweather tells us, "The watch is roughly $1.1 million. This is just one of his big purchases.”
We're told the watch is a Hublot -- covered in expensive diamonds.
We're told Floyd has dropped more than $1.5 million during his 2-day spree at the Dubai Mall -- and, shocker, everyone in the mall LOVES HIM!
By the way, it's the SECOND time Floyd's dropped 7 figures on a watch -- he bought a million dollar diamond covered piece in NY back in 2014.
#ItsGoodToBeRich
Derek Carr's Wife Cops to the Rescue ... In Gas Tank Debacle
Derek Carr didn't run out of gas Sunday during his huge win over the Broncos -- his wife, not so much.
While the Oakland Raiders QB was leading his team to victory in Denver, Heather Carr (who's pregnant) was driving home with their kid and dog in the car ... when they ran out of gas on a freeway off-ramp.
The Dublin PD tells TMZ Sports ... an officer in the area noticed Carr's car on the side of the road and stopped to check out the situation -- and ultimately got her enough gas to get her to a gas station.
We're told the officer tracked down a gas can and had it filled -- then brought it back to Heather ... and by the way, the officer had no idea the woman was the wife of an NFL quarterback.
"In this day and age, we do a lot more than catch the bad guy," a spokesperson for the PD tells us.
Heather posted about the situation -- saying, "Nothing like being almost home and running out of gas on the off ramp with your whole crew! Thanks #DublinPolice for saving the day! #thoughtwecouldmakeit #said30milestillempty #LeastWeGotThatWinToday"
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Robert Nkemdiche Charged with Weed Possession After Falling from Hotel Window
Ole Miss defensive lineman Robert Nkemdiche has been charged with possession of marijuana after cops say they found a bunch of joints in his Atlanta hotel room ... after he fell out of a window.
Officials say they were called to the scene after Nkemdiche fell out of his hotel room window early Sunday morning -- falling 15 feet -- and found 7 rolled joints in the hotel room.
Cops say the room was an absolute mess when they checked it out -- but the weed was in plain sight on a table by the window.
As for Nkemdiche, he was transported to a nearby hospital -- where he is listed in stable condition.
If convicted on the weed charge, Nkemdiche faces up to a year in jail.
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Mike Tyson DEFENDS TRUMP Every President Offends Somebody
Mike Tyson isn't abandoning Donald Trump over his proposed Muslim ban -- even though he's Muslim -- telling TMZ Sports saying offensive stuff is par for the course with U.S. presidents.
NBA's John Wall Thunderstormin' At Strip Club ... Throws $47k!!
John Wall had one helluva Saturday night -- beating the Mavericks ... and then throwing a TON of cash at a Dallas strip club ... and TMZ Sports has the footage.
The Washington Wizards superstar hit up V Live in Dallas -- and we're told he went on a $47,000 tear ... showering the stage with fistfuls of cash.
Our sources tell us the dancers LOOOOVED Wall -- and say he's one of their all-time favorites at the club ... which is impressive considering it's frequented by huge stars like Drake and T.I.
In case you're wondering, Wall has made more than $50 million in his NBA career -- so, yeah ... he can afford it.
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Dr. Drew Here's My Problem with Sarkisian Lawsuit ...
Dr. Drew Pinsky says he's got some major issues with the Steve Sarkisian vs. USC lawsuit -- and believes a BAD DOCTOR is to blame for allowing Sark to coach while suffering from alcoholism.
Pinsky was at KROQ's Almost Acoustic Christmas concert this weekend -- when we asked if he thinks Sark has a case against SC in his $30 MILLION wrongful termination lawsuit.
Check out the clip ... Pinsky's clearly given the whole thing a lot of thought -- and says he has a theory about how it could play out.
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Jay Z 'BREAK US DOWN HOV' Joins Rams Locker Room Celebration
Sick moment for the St. Louis Rams Sunday -- 'cause after they beat the Lions, JAY Z met the team in the locker room to celebrate.
Sooo why?
For one, Todd Gurley is repped by Roc Nation Sports ... and also, who's gonna turn away Jay Z?
But the best moment -- as the team was bringing it in for the post-game huddle, they called over Jay to lead the chant.
The Rams won't make the playoffs -- but celebrating with Jay Z could help motivate the squad to win a few more before the season ends, right?
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Herschel Walker I Still Believe In Trump ... 'He'll Save America'
Donald Trump's famous supporters are standing firmly by his side -- with former "Celebrity Apprentice" star Herschel Walker saying he still believes Donald is the BEST MAN to be our next President.
Walker has supported Trump from the beginning -- but with Donald coming under fire for his proposed plan to block Muslims from entering the U.S., we had to ask if he had abandoned ship.
The short answer -- no, he's still Team Trump all the way.
"Look, we can't build a wall and not let people in the country," Walker tells TMZ Sports ... "But we do have to get this country safe. We have to quit being politically correct."
"We have to do what's right to save America ... I guarantee you [Donald] would do better than a lot of people in office now. That I can tell you for a fact."
"Donald has said what he's said, but his numbers haven't gone down. That's a sign he is saying the things that people think, but are afraid to say themselves. Donald is saying what people want to hear."
At the end of the day, Walker says Trump still has his support -- just like UFC boss Dana White.
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Conor McGregor Parties Hard After 13 Seconds of Work
Conor McGregor wasted no time celebrating after his 13 second knockout championship win over Jose Aldo.
There was a full-on rager at the SLS in Vegas, where Conor proudly displayed his belt. He told fans the 13 second victory was actually a lifetime of work, adding, "I am forever blown away by the support of my country. We have changed the game forever."
Conor celebrated in a Vegas casino with Swizz Beatz and UFC CEO Lorenzo Fertitta.
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Ronda Rousey Back from Marine Corp Ball ... And She's Back!
Ronda Rousey was her old self Saturday at LAX, after her big date at the Marine Corp Ball.
The only hint she's still struggling with her loss to Holly Holm was an off-handed comment about smiling.
She kept her promise to escort Lance Corporal Jarrod Haschert to the big event in South Carolina.
We got Ronda before the Connor McGregor fight, so no word there. And she had few words about her boss, Dana White, endorsing Donald Trump for President.
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Andre Berto UFC is the Conor McGregor Show Now!!!
Boxer Andre Berto was elated that his good friend Conor McGregor not only stole the show ... Berto says Conor now IS the show.
We got Berto after Conor's :13 second knockout victory against Jose Aldo, and the boxer couldn't be more elated.
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Cam Newton Self Heisman Celebration ... On Sick Custom Cleats
Cam Newton is honoring someone he considers VERY SPECIAL on his next pair of cleats -- himself ... TMZ Sports has learned.
After the Carolina Panthers QB rocked his custom "dabbing" cleats last month, Under Armour reached back out to Dez Customs and Kreative Customs for a special new pair.
The result -- a tribute to his insane 2010 college season -- the year he won the Heisman Trophy (and basically every other award you can get).
With the Heisman ceremony going down this weekend, the cleats will serve as a 5 year anniversary tribute ... to himself.
We're told Cam will only sport the cleats during WARM UPS -- since they're not Panthers colors -- and will swap into an NFL approved pair come game time.
#HappyAnniversary
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Kanye West's DJ I'm Down to Work with Shaq ... 'He Can Scratch'
Shaq is NO JOKE on the turntables -- according to one of the most famous DJs on the planet ... who says The Diesel has real talent on the 1s and 2s ... and he's down to collaborate.
We spoke with DJ A-Trak -- who was Kanye West's personal tour DJ before blowing up on his own.
A-Trak says he's seen Shaq spin -- and says O'Neal is the real deal -- the best celebrity DJ in all the land ... "He's better than a lot of techno DJs."
It's been a while since Shaq dropped a new song -- but with A-Trak open to get involved, it's an opportunity Shaq might not able to pass up.
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