TMZ Sports - Page 50

The serious car crash that sent 5-star hooper Alijah Arenas to the hospital with serious injuries was likely caused by excess speed, law enforcement sources tell TMZ Sports.

The Los Angeles Police Department was on the scene of the 5 AM crash, which occurred along a two-lane residential roadway in the Winnetka neighborhood of the San Fernando Valley, in a 40 MPH zone.

18-year-old Alijah was alone in the Cybertruck -- owned by his father, ex-NBA star Gilbert Arenas -- at the time of the accident ... which was a single-vehicle wreck.

Margot Simond -- an 18-year-old skier -- died following a training accident at a ski resort, it was announced this week.

In a statement released by the French Ski Federation, the organization extended its condolences to Simond's family, saying the whole community is "deeply affected by Margot's passing."

The International Ski and Snowboard Federation described Simond as "a promising young athlete" in its statement and offered its full support to her family and loved ones in this incredibly difficult time."

Incredible update on Alijah Arenas -- the high school basketball star and USC commit is out of his coma and making strides in his recovery just 24 hours after his terrifying Cybertruck crash.

An Arenas family rep shared the positive news just minutes ago ... saying the 18-year-old's development has been "remarkable and hopeful."

The statement said Arenas remains intubated ... but at one point, was able to open his eyes and write on a piece of paper to ask if anyone was hurt as a result of the accident.

WNBA star Rickea Jackson may be off the market after being spotted with Atlanta Falcons draft pick James Pearce Jr. at a watch party on Thursday ... but after her appearance made waves on social media, she elected to handle it all with some humor.

The chatter began after the Falcons traded up to pick the former Tennessee linebacker with the 26th selection of the first round ... when the broadcast went live to Pearce's viewing setup, which revealed the fellow ex-Volunteer was seated to his right and rubbing his leg.

Fans expressed their thoughts on the apparent hard launch on social media ... with some sharing their heartache after realizing the L.A. Sparks star might be unavailable.

The NFL draft is a stressful time for both the prospects and the media covering it ... so Pat McAfee decided to unwind a little while working the event -- hitting a vape pen to put his mind at ease!!

Fans taking in McAfee's first-round coverage out in Green Bay caught the 37-year-old enjoying a product that was thrown to him at one point in the night ... although it's unclear what exactly was in the device.

A loud cheer erupted after he ripped the Pen Stiller ... and even though McAfee knows sharing is caring, former head coach and special guest Mike McCarthy politely elected to decline joining in on the fun.

Adrian Peterson was busted for DWI Thursday night in Minnesota ... where the Vikings legend was booked into the county jail, even posing for a mug shot.

TMZ Sports has learned the former league MVP was pulled over at 3:20 AM in an Audi Q5 ... after a state trooper says they saw AP speeding, going 83 in a 55 MPH zone.

The cop suspected Peterson, 40, was drunk ... and when the future Hall of Famer ultimately submitted a breath sample on the scene, he blew a .14.

Shedeur Sanders' name wasn't called in the first 32 picks of the 2025 NFL Draft ... and the quarterback got through the long night with some music -- taking the stage and putting on a show in front of all his loved ones.

The former Colorado Buffaloes star -- who was ranked highly among this year's prospects -- did a rendition of his song, "Perfect Timing" at his gathering in Texas on Thursday ... and it's clear the unexpected outcome didn't kill his vibe.

The setup included Sanders' Hall of Famer pops/longtime coach Deion Sanders, family and friends ... as well as a massive cake and a hat for each team that could end up being his future employer.

Basketball phenom Alijah Arenas rolled on the ground in a huge puddle of water just moments after he was ripped from a burning Tesla Cybertruck ... video, obtained by TMZ Sports, shows.

The clip was recorded by a neighbor who tells us he heard the crash happen at around 5 AM Thursday just outside of his home in L.A.'s San Fernando Valley.

The witness says he raced out and saw Arenas stuck inside the flame-engulfed vehicle after it had barreled over a fire hydrant and come to a stop on a nearby tree.

Cam Ward's only been a Titan for a few hours, but he's already being welcomed to the Volunteer State by one of the org.'s greatest players -- Chris Johnson!!

CJ2K sat down with TMZ Sports on Thursday to break down Tennessee's Ward pick ... and while he said he would have probably preferred to take Travis Hunter with the top selection in the NFL draft, he acknowledged getting a signal-caller was important for the team.

"We needed a quarterback," the ex-tailback said. "They want to change the organization."

Kelvin Banks Jr. is going to need a few napkins to go along with his new Saints jersey ... 'cause the former Texas star's baby upchucked all over the place -- right as New Orleans was drafting the offensive lineman!!

The hilarious scene just unfolded as Roger Goodell was reading off the ex-Longhorn's name out at Lambeau Field.

Check it out ... Banks Jr. was celebrating the selection with his family from a remote location -- and there was so much excitement in the room, his little one vomited all over Mom.

The NFL draft this year isn't just about finding out where college football's best will play in the pros -- it's also apparently a bit of a fashion show -- as the guys stunned at Lambeau Field in everything from the classic tux to bold custom 'fits!

Cam Ward -- the No. 1 overall pick -- walked the stage in a two-piece suit by Hugo Boss, whose reps told us it's crafted from virgin wool, silk and linen.

The sleek look -- part of the company's David Beckham collection -- comes with a price tag over $1K.

The Titans officially have a new quarterback ... Cam Ward!!

Brian Callahan and Co. just took the former University of Miami signal-caller with the first overall pick in Thursday night's NFL draft ... and based on some early reaction around the internet, Tennessee fans everywhere are stoked with the acquisition.

Ward, too, seemed pumped to be heading to the Volunteer State ... as he had a huge grin on his face while he walked toward Roger Goodell at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. to accept the honor.

NFL prospects are bringing new meaning to "Frozen Tundra" on Draft Day ... 'cause former Texas A&M star Shemar Stewart showed up to Lambeau Field with plenty of ice -- like 100 carats of VVS diamonds!!

TMZ Sports got the lowdown on all the flashy accessories the young athletes are wearing for their big moment in Green Bay on Thursday ... and Stewart, a top defensive end in the 2025 class, made sure to leave a lasting impression with his look.

Al the Jeweler of Labelle Jewelry in Totowa, NJ tells us Stewart is thrilled with his new pieces ... which include a reversible beastlike logo pendant that features his initials -- and it's reversible, so he can choose to either go flashy or subtle depending on the day.

The world's first-ever sperm race is on deck and it's shaping up to be a heavyweight fight ... with plenty of trash talk on the eve of the main event.

Two young sperm donors, Tristan from USC and Asher from UCLA, are preparing to do battle in Friday's live event at the Hollywood Palladium ... so they joined us on "TMZ Live" Thursday to give us some insight into what it's like being full-blown sperm athletes.

Tristan and Asher say healthy lifestyles and diets are key to getting their little swimmers ready for the big race ... and abstinence is coming in to play too ... just like before a big boxing match.

12:37 PM PT -- According to high school hoops insider Tarek Fattal, Alijah Arenas was placed into the induced coma due to smoke inhalation ... and did not suffer any broken bones.

12:26 PM PT -- Alijah's mom, Laura Govan, appeared to address the news in an Instagram post ... pleading with her 1.5 million followers to send wishes.

"I NEED ALL YOURE (sic) F***EN PRAYERS," Govan said minutes ago.

High school basketball phenom Alijah Arenas, the son of former NBA superstar Gilbert Arenas, was rushed to the hospital with serious injuries after crashing his Tesla Cybertruck early Thursday morning ... TMZ Sports has learned.

It's unclear what caused the wreck, but the luxury vehicle was completely mangled on the side of the road of a Los Angeles neighborhood based on images we have viewed.

We're told emergency responders raced to the scene at 4:55 AM -- after fire personnel responded to a "trapped patient" ... but when help arrived, everyone inside the vehicle had already made it out.

Gisele Bündchen, Ivanka Trump and Karlie Kloss brought a ton of star power to a beach in Costa Rica this past weekend ... dressed in the proper revealing attire.

The tremendous trio hung around on the sand, surrounded by family members and chatting amicably -- with Ivanka seemingly breaking out into a big laugh.

Ivanka wore a bright blue bikini top for the day out ... adding a tropical floral skirt to the ensemble.