Hall of Famer Steve McMichael Diagnosed With CTE After Death

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Pro Football Hall of Famer Steve McMichael has been diagnosed with CTE a year after his death, the Concussion and CTE Foundation announced.

McMichael's wife, Misty, said she donated Steve's brain to be studied when his lengthy battle with ALS led to his passing in April 2025.

Misty added there are "too many" former NFL players developing Lou Gehrig's disease after football ... and she hopes more research on the link between ALS and CTE will come following her husband's diagnosis.

Steph Curry Take My Sneakers!!! Auctioning For Good Cause

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Steph Curry has been wearing all sorts of kicks after he broke up with Under Armour -- and he's now auctioning off more than 70 pairs (some game-worn) ... including the Kobe Bryant 6 Protro he wore the day after his sneaker free agency announcement.

TMZ Sports has learned the Golden State Warriors superstar is teaming up with Sotheby's to part with shoes from across his 17-year NBA career ... and several pairs stand out.

Steph's Kobe "Mambacita" kicks he wore after he revealed he was splitting with Under Armour after 12 years are part of the batch.

Angel Reese Free Male Revue Party After Trade ... Welcome to ATL!!!

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Nothing says "Atlanta" quite like a strip club ... and one popular male revue is offering Angel Reese a free show as a welcoming gift after being traded to the Dream!!

Hunk-O-Mania tells TMZ Sports the newest hooper in ATL can have a night of fun on the house after the shocking news broke that Reese was traded from the Chicago Sky in exchange for a first-round pick in the 2027 and 2028 drafts.

The famous chain -- which has a location in ATL -- told us it would be honored to host Reese and her friends to show what they have to offer.

Michigan Wolverines We Are The Champions ... My Friend!!!

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The Michigan Wolverines are partying like it's 1989 -- they just became the 2026 NCAA champions, their first title in almost four decades ... and they had every reason to celebrate after a hard-fought run to the top.

The Wolverines claimed the crown at the Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Monday night, sealing the win as the final buzzer sounded with a 69-63 score.

The Wolverines lost their minds after the clock hit zero, delivering their first national title since 1989 -- when future NBA champion Glen Rice led the team and took home the MVP honors.

Ex-WWE's Alberto Del Rio Busted For Domestic Violence?!?

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Former WWE champion Alberto del Rio appears to be in legal trouble down in Mexico, where he allegedly physically assaulted his wife.

Alberto was detained by law enforcement in San Luis Potosí, a large Mexican state, according to multiple reports Monday.

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The detainment was reportedly the result of a complaint filed by Alberto's wife, who alleged he beat her.

Dallas Stars Fan Banned From Arena ... After Apparent Nazi Salute

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The Dallas Stars have taken action against a fan who was seen doing an apparent Nazi salute during a game at American Airlines Center in December ... the NHL team has banned him "indefinitely" from the arena.

A spokesperson for the Stars told The Dallas Morning News that they identified the individual who "purchased the tickets and will be banning the individual indefinitely from American Airlines Center."

“Any type of discriminatory or hateful behavior will not be tolerated and has no place in our arena. Creating and sustaining environments that are inclusive, safe and respectful is a non-negotiable for the Dallas Stars.”

Tampa Bay Rays Dome Sweet Dome!!! Tropicana Field Reopens

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The wait is over … Tampa Bay Rays fans finally returned home to The Trop after Hurricane Milton nearly wiped their ballpark off the map.

A sold-out crowd of roughly 25,000 fans packed Tropicana Park Monday for the long-awaited comeback against the Chicago Cubs -- and the vibes were way bigger than a typical Opening Day.

This wasn’t just a baseball game … it was a comeback story nearly 561 days in the making.

Olivia Ponton vs. Emma Hernan Who'd You Rather?! Bikini Strings Edition!

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Untie your Monday inhibitions with bikini babes Olivia Ponton and Emma Hernan! Both gals brought their strings, but which is your fave?!

The question here is: Who'd You Rather?!

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Shaquille O'Neal DJ Diesel Stunned by Sphere Gig ... 'Felt Like a Game 7!!!'

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DJ Diesel -- aka Shaq -- has played in the biggest games on the planet -- but even he got the jitters stepping onto the stage at Sphere.

The Big Aristotle pulled up as a guest for Friday night’s show during Illenium’s “Odyssey” finale weekend … and afterward, the 7-foot-1 Hall of Famer admitted the moment hit different.

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“I’ve done a lot of things in my life and it’s hard for me to get nervous,” O’Neal wrote on Instagram, “but this is one of the few times I got on stage and was actually nervous.”

Rory McIlroy Bummed Tiger Won't Be at Champs Dinner ... Following DUI Arrest

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It's not just fans disappointed that Tiger Woods won't be in Augusta this week ... 'cause Rory McIlroy called it a "shame" the 15-time Major winner won't be breaking bread with his fellow Masters champs ahead of the tournament.

The 2025 green jacket winner was speaking with the Golf Channel about his Champions Dinner slated for Tuesday at The Masters, where he acknowledged that Woods and Phil Mickelson being absent won't go unnoticed.

"Unfortunately, there will be a couple of guys that won't be in that room, which is a shame, but I want to make sure that they're acknowledged as well," McIlroy said. "They've been two of the greatest champions that the Masters has ever seen. But it's going to be a really cool night. I can't wait. I hope everyone enjoys the dinner and enjoys everything that I've selected."

Michigan vs. UConn $17K+ Ticket Sold For Title Game

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The demand for tickets to the NCAA championship game is soaring through the roof ... and TMZ Sports has learned that one fan even dropped over $17,000 for a single seat to watch the UConn Huskies and Michigan Wolverines duke it out in person.

We're told the ticket sold via the popular ticket buying and selling platform, SeatGeek ... a massive price to witness the action Monday night at the Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

That single ticket was $17,022.96 ... and Max Meyer, SeatGeeks' Senior Content Analyst, told us the demand is up by 20% compared to last year's NCAA title game.

University of Michigan Students Sidewalk Sleepers Camp Outside Bars ... For NCAA Title Game

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Ann Arbor was looking less like a college town and more like a tailgate village Monday morning … because diehard Michigan fans were literally sleeping outside bars just to lock in a spot for tonight’s national championship.

Nearly 100 students lined up before sunrise along University Street in Ann Arbor ... staking out turf outside bars such as Good Time Charley’s and The Brown Jug as early as 6 AM … and some didn’t even bother going home Sunday night, pulling up around 10 PM with tents, blankets, and mattresses.

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The lines turned into a campsite.

Lewis Hamilton Kim K's My Passenger Princess ... Joyride In Rare Ferrari

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Lewis Hamilton went for a spin in a super expensive and rare Ferrari while in Japan ... and he brought his girl Kim Kardashian along for the wild ride -- and the shared footage marks the first time she's graced his Instagram page.

The F1 superstar posted the third installment of his classic "Tokyo Drift" series on Monday ... showing him cruising around in a Ferrari F40 at the Daikoku Parking Area, a well-known car meet location in the city.

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In the clip, Hamilton is spotted cruising throughout the streets, drifting and doing donuts ... and as soon as the smoke clears up -- there she is!!

UConn Huskies Bracing For NCAA Title Celebrations ... Lamp Posts Out, Security Up!

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The University of Connecticut is too familiar with how chaotic NCAA championship celebrations can get ... and with the Huskies on the verge of cutting down the nets again, the area is already bracing for chaos.

The school told TMZ Sports lamp posts are getting removed and security is beefing up on Monday ... just hours before tipoff against the Michigan Wolverines in the NCAA title game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

If UConn wins, this will be Dan Hurley and the Huskies' third championship in the last four seasons -- and based on past fan ragers, campus officials are clearly bracing for another wild night.

Angel Reese Goodbye Chicago, Hello Atlanta!!! ... This Trade's 'An Angel's Dream'

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The Chi Barbie is set to become the ATL Barbie ... 'cause Angel Reese is heading down south to Atlanta in a trade from the Sky to the Dream.

Taylor Rooks reported the news Monday morning, saying Chicago and Atlanta have agreed to terms that will unite the two-time All-Star with Brittney Griner, Allisha Gray and Rhyne Howard.

In exchange for Reese, the Sky will be receiving two first-round picks from the Dream, with one in 2027 and the other in 2028.