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Naomi Osaka had a disastrous match Friday … repeatedly losing her composure and ultimately losing her U.S. Open match … and she says her future in tennis is now uncertain. Naomi Osaka expressed her frustration with some racket smashing as the second-set tiebreak got away from her #USOpen pic.twitter.com/eYLXgt6GXO — Meredith Cash (@mercash22) September 4,

Play video content TMZSports.com Conor McGregor, Daniel Cormier and Amanda Nunes have held UFC titles in 2 divisions … but a 3-division champ — that’s never been done — at least not yet. That’s exactly what 28-year-old UFC star Darren Till tells TMZ Sports he’s trying to do. “For me, I’m chasing something totally different.

LeBron James was having a nice meal with his wife on a romantic getaway to Italy when someone came up to their table to say hello … and it was none other than Elton John!!! The Los Angeles Lakers stud and ‘Space Jam 2’ star was enjoying the best Italian food money can buy while

11:38 AM PT — Our Oscar sources tell us the boxing legend has been hit hard by Covid … and is receiving treatment in the hospital. Oscar De La Hoya has tested positive for COVID-19 and is out of his comeback fight with Vitor Belfort, TMZ Sports has learned. 58-year-old Evander Holyfield has agreed to

Play video content TMZSports.com No, Tyron Woodley did NOT get screwed over by the judges on Sunday … so says Mike Tyson, who tells TMZ Sports Jake Paul was the clear winner of the epic boxing match. The split decision in favor of the YouTube superstar was met with serious backlash on social media …

Play video content TMZSports.com “Finally, you know my name. You see what I’ve done to Edson Barboza. It took me just 2.5 rounds, and if you step inside the Octagon with me, I’m sure I will finish you in 2 [rounds].” That’s rising UFC star Giga Chikadze — 7-0 in the UFC (14-2 overall) —

10:55 AM PT — Tragic news … wrestler Lexie Fyfe says Daffney was found dead Thursday morning. “We are very sad to have to announce the passing of Shannon Spruill aka Daffney Unger,” said Lexie, who told TMZ Sports she and Daffney were so close, they “called each other sisters.” “We are posting this at

Play video content Greg Rousseau has yet to play a down in the NFL … but he’s already winning in his rookie season — ’cause he just surprised his mom with a new car, and she loved it!! The Bills’ first-round pick hit up Northtown Jeep in the Buffalo area to gift his mother with

What will Mark Davis‘ new mega-mansion have in common with his Las Vegas Raiders team’s practice facility and stadium??? They’ll ALL look alike … this according to records obtained by the Las Vegas Review-Journal, which show Davis is building a $14 MILLION crib that’ll resemble his team’s current Vegas building!!! According to the report, the

10:03 AM PT — 9/1 — Owens will get to stay in Houston with Biles after all … the Texans have added the defensive back to their practice squad after cutting him. The move means Owens will not officially be a part of Houston’s game day rosters … though it does pave the way for

Play video content TMZSports.com Patriots legend Deion Branch says Bill Belichick actually HELPED Cam Newton by cutting him Tuesday … explaining to TMZ Sports the move will now allow the QB to find a starting job elsewhere. Branch’s logic is simple … he says if Newton had stayed in New England, he would’ve warmed the

Jake Paul‘s retirement lasted a whopping 25 hours … ’cause the YouTube superstar-turned-boxer says he’s officially back in the fight game again. “Updated status: I’m coming out of retirement,” Paul tweeted on Tuesday. Hey, we tried to warn ya — there was a super slim chance Jake was actually retiring for good when he claimed

Ric Flair‘s barbed wire bat — the one he used to smash and bloody Mick Foley‘s face at SummerSlam in 2006 — just sold for nearly $20K at auction. TMZ Sports has learned the Lucille-like bat, which was on the block at Goldin Auctions, was bid on 17 times … and ultimately raked in $19,680.

Jay Cutler might be having problems playing the field after splitting with Kristin Cavallari, but she’s doing just fine … TMZ’s learned she’s dating a big country star. According to our sources … Kristin and singer Chase Rice have been seeing each other for about 2 months now, though we’re told it’s pretty low-key and

New Orleans Saints and Pelicans owner Gayle Benson is doing her part to help ensure Louisianians gets back on their feet after Hurricane Ida … donating $1 MILLION to storm victims. Benson and the Saints announced the charitable act on Monday — saying they’re praying for those impacted by the hurricane that has wreaked havoc

Mets exec Sandy Alderson is furious with Javy Baez and other players for giving thumbs down gestures to fans this weekend … with the team prez calling the moves “unprofessional.” Baez, Kevin Pillar and Francisco Lindor all made the hand movements during their win over the Washington Nationals on Sunday … with Baez later explaining

Jake Paul just beat future UFC Hall of Famer, Tyron Woodley via a split decision victory — and then the fighters seemingly agreed to a rematch in the ring. 24-year-old Paul fought a good fight … and was the more active fighter over the 8-rounds. Woodley had his share of positive moments … stunning Paul

Play video content TMZSports.com Tyron Woodley is going to lose to Jake Paul — IF you listen to the oddsmakers — who are DEAD WRONG, according to UFC star Michael Chandler, who tells TMZ Sports his college wrestling teammate is going to drag the YouTube star to a place he’s never been. We spoke to