Chiefs' Xavier Worthy Fiancée Claims He Choke Slammed Her ... 'I Felt Like I Was Going to Die'
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Xavier Worthy's attorneys just released an additional statement to TMZ Sports, once again denying Tia Jones' allegations ... while claiming her application for a protective order "was unnecessary and a media ploy."
"Mr. Worthy had hoped that he would have a long-term relationship with Ms. Jones when he proposed months ago," Chip Lewis and Sam Bassett said. "It is a sad commentary that after she has been asked to leave his residence on multiple occasions, that she refused to leave and now continues to make false allegations and defamatory statements to extort him."
The lawyers added that Worthy has hired an additional civil attorney "to address" Jones' "defamatory statements."
Tampa Bay Rays Halt Plans To Build New Stadium ... In St. Petersburg
The Tampa Bays Rays' plans to build a brand new ballpark in St. Petersburg have been scrapped ... the team announced it's now shifting its focus to restoring its current Tropicana Field home for the 2026 season.
The team released a statement on social media Thursday morning ... saying after careful deliberation, "We have concluded we cannot move forward with the new ballpark and development project at this time."
In gratitude for the continued support from our fans and community. pic.twitter.com/vVGHn6nrAA
— Tampa Bay Rays (@RaysBaseball) March 13, 2025 @RaysBaseball
"A series of events beginning in October that no one could have anticipated led to this difficult decision."
Kim Kardashian Kris Humphries Was Cheap With Engagement Ring

Kim Kardashian says her ex-husband Kris Humphries only partially paid for her lavish engagement ring, then took it back in the divorce.
On the latest episode of "The Kardashians," Kim reminisces with Khloe about her engagement rings from ex-husbands.
Kim reveals Humphries proposed with an 18-carat emerald cut from Lorraine Schwartz ... a step up from the 14-carat cushion cut engagement ring she got from her first husband, Damon Thomas.
Duke Star Cooper Flagg Injures Ankle ... Leaves Game In Wheelchair
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12:19 PM PT -- Take a deep breath, everybody -- Blue Devils head coach Jon Scheyer updated reporters on Flagg's status after the game ... saying he suffered a sprained ankle and X-rays came back negative.
10:32 AM PT -- Duke fans can exhale at least a little bit ... Cooper Flagg just walked gingerly back onto the floor to join his teammates on the bench.
Cooper Flagg is back up and walking but is ruled out for the rest of the game with an ankle injury. pic.twitter.com/94bgnTHgwy
— ESPN (@espn) March 13, 2025 @espn
While it seems unlikely he returns to action Thursday -- it's obviously a positive sign that he's now moving around under his own power.
Look away, Blue Devils fans ... Cooper Flagg just hurt his ankle -- and based on how he needed a wheelchair to maneuver around after suffering the injury, Duke faithful should be holding its collective breath.
Southwest Defends New Checked Bag Policy ... With Dallas Mavericks Shade!!!
The Dallas Mavericks just can't seem to peel themselves off the doormat ... even Southwest Airlines is now taking popshots at them!!
The plane co. dissed the Mavs in an Instagram post on Thursday ... making fun of the NBA team's controversial Luka Doncic trade while defending its new checked bag policy.
In an effort to try to soften the blow of telling their customers they're now charging some of them for checked luggage ... Southwest officials wrote in a carousel, "It's not like we traded Luka..."
Portland Trail Blazers Anthem Singer Gets Second Shot ... 22 Years Later
A little girl who needed Maurice Cheeks' help to sing the national anthem at a Portland Trail Blazers game in 2003 had a second shot at the song on Wednesday ... and the now-Knicks assistant was in the building for the redemption!!
Natalie Zito was 13 years old when she was picked to sing the "Star-Spangled Banner" ahead of the Blazers' Game 3 playoff matchup in 2003 ... but nerves got the best of her, and Cheeks stepped in to help her finish the rendition.
The heartwarming moment became one of the most memorable in the NBA's anthem history ... and more than two decades later, Zito took another crack at it.
Hanna Cavinder Hints At Carson Beck Breakup ... Scrubs QB From Socials
Hanna Cavinder and Carson Beck's romance appears to be cooked -- the college hooper and social media superstar recently unfollowed the quarterback and scrubbed their pictures from her Instagram.
Fans were quick to notice Cavinder's activity this week ... with her online presence leaving no traces of ever being tied to the former Georgia Bulldogs player -- who still happens to follow her from his own account.
With all that being said, Beck is either in the doghouse ... or their eight-month relationship is over for good.
Jessica Simpson Back to Her Roots ... First Time onstage in 15 Years Ahead of New Album
Jessica Simpson couldn't deny the "Irresistible" urge to get back onstage ... 'cause she just had her first live performance in more than a decade -- and, she says she did it to remember what really inspires her.
The singer-songwriter and actress hit South by Southwest -- the popular film and music festival in Austin, Texas -- performing at the Recording Academy's Austin Chapter Block Party ... and, the event marked her first performance in 15 years.

JS posted a clip before she hit the stage ... saying she felt excited and blessed to be performing again after her long hiatus.
Paul Walter Hauser Hey, Q.T. Marshall ... I'm Gonna Kick Your Ass!!!
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Paul Walter Hauser is still running hot following his incident with Q.T. Marshall at the AEW Revolution kick-off show on Sunday ... telling TMZ Sports the wrestling star crossed the line with his antics -- and he's gonna regret every bit of it.
We caught up with the Golden Globe-winning actor at The Grove in L.A. on Wednesday ... fresh off his appearance at AEW's big night at Crypto.com Arena.
.@QTMarshall shows absolute disrespect to Paul Walter Hauser during #AEWRevolution Zero Hour!
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) March 11, 2025 @AEW
Watch the full Zero Hour on our official AEW YouTube channel!
▶️ https://t.co/XZoo8Ueo3H pic.twitter.com/qiB0tOiE0a
The cameo resulted in Marshall throwing a drink on PWH ... and he explained why he took serious issue with the stunt.
Chiefs' Xavier Worthy Accuser Gets Protective Order
A woman who alleged Xavier Worthy roughed her up last week has now gotten a temporary protective order against the Kansas City Chiefs star, TMZ Sports has confirmed.
A Williamson County, Texas court official tells us the woman, Tia Jones, requested the order on Wednesday -- and a judge granted it a short time later.
Jones had first accused Worthy of wrongdoing last week -- and the wide receiver was ultimately arrested over the allegations on Friday night. The 21-year-old was booked into a local jail on one charge of assaulting a family/household member while impeding breath/circulation ... but on Sunday, the district attorney's office stated it was declining the case following a further investigation into the matter.
Patrick and Brittany Mahomes Romantic Ann'y Dinner
Patrick and Brittany Mahomes got some time away from the kids to celebrate their love on Wednesday ... with the Kansas City Chiefs superstar pulling out all the stops for a romantic anniversary dinner at Catch Dallas.
The high school sweethearts celebrated their third year of marriage with a candlelit evening ... which included drinks, a custom menu and white chocolate-covered strawberries.
29-year-old Brittany was clearly thrilled with the gesture ... posing in front of the over-the-top setup for Patrick's Instagram story.
High School Runner Charged With Assault, Battery ... For Alleged Baton Attack
The high school track runner who allegedly whacked her competitor in the head with a baton is now facing criminal charges despite her claims the incident was all just an accident.
The Lynchburg Commonwealth's Attorney Office tells TMZ ... prosecutors are charging Alaila Everett with one count of assault and battery for allegedly beating Kaelen Tucker with the baton as they competed in last week's 4x200m relay race at the VHSL Class 3 State Indoor Championship in Virginia.

Video shows Tucker, a Brookville High School junior, running past Everett, a senior at I.C. Norcom High School, as they rounded the track during the second leg of the competition.
O.J. Simpson's Estate massive online auction goes live ... bid on my belongings!!!
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Tons of special pieces of O.J. Simpson's memorabilia have just hit the auction block ... and all the items have a ton of history behind them.
The auction of the late controversial star's personal belongings went live late Wednesday. Among the auction items are a personally signed and framed photo of O.J. and former President Bill Clinton which is up for auction starting at $100.
There's also a Heisman USC poster signed by Simpson going for $100. For a whopping $2,500 you can own Robert Kardashian's signed and inscribed living Bible which was given to O.J. as a token of friendship and support.
Oliver 'Big O' Miller Former NBA Player Dead at 54
Heartbreaking loss for the NBA ... former center Oliver Miller -- famously known as "The Big O" -- has passed away at the age of 54.
Former NBA player Eddie Johnson broke the news on Wednesday ... expressing his sadness as he announced Miller's passing.
"We have lost another @NBA Fraternity member!" Johnson said. "Going to miss you Big O. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾. RIP."
Cooper Kupp Emotional Goodbye To L.A. Rams ... After Release
Cooper Kupp's time with the Rams ended with his release on Wednesday ... but before he finds a new squad, the receiver took time to thank L.A. for the past eight years.
Kupp posted the heartfelt letter to his social media not long after the news was made official ... saying his time with the organization was filled with "incredible memories -- despite the struggle of getting fans to buy in early on."
"But we knew at the end of the day, it’s about providing moments," Kupp wrote. "Shared experiences. The things that parents and their children will talk about and remember forever.
CJ Perry and Miro Someone Jacked Our G-Wagon!!!
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Wrestling stars CJ Perry and Miro were sweating long after their workout over the weekend ... 'cause their G-Wagon went missing at some point in their fitness session -- and now cops are involved in trying to track it down.
Sources tell TMZ Sports the recently reunited couple hit up a gym in Studio City, California on Saturday ... and dropped off their Mercedes at the valet before working out for two hours.

Once they were done pumping iron, parking attendants told the two they couldn't find their whip ... and security scoured surveillance footage to get some answers.