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Hockey Hall of Famer Tony Esposito — one of greatest goalies EVER — died Tuesday after a battle with pancreatic cancer … NHL officials confirmed. He was 78 years old. “The hockey world will miss him greatly,” NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said in a statement. “The NHL family extends its deepest sympathies to his wife,

Play video content Miami Marlins Lewis Brinson says it’s time to retire “Dinger” — or at least change the Rockies mascot’s name — explaining the Colorado character’s moniker is just too similar to the n-word. The Miami Marlins outfielder spoke in-depth with reporters on Monday for the first time since Sunday’s drama in Denver …

Jake Paul was so amazed by all the U.S. women in the 2020 Olympics, he’s personally inviting one to his Tyron Woodley fight — pole vaulter and fellow Ohioan Katie Nageotte!!! Paul took a second to show love for all the U.S women who competed at the Tokyo Games on Twitter Monday … congratulating the

Play video content TMZSports.com All the critics cracking jokes about the Lakers’ free agent signings will have to eat their words — so says NBA champ Matt Barnes … who tells TMZ Sports L.A.’s older roster is actually a GOOD thing!!! It’s no secret — the Lake Show didn’t get any younger this off-season …

Deion Sanders brought out some Prime guests during his first season as head coach at Jackson State … with Rex Ryan and Hall of Famer Troy Aikman rolling through to check out his team, a new documentary series revealed Monday. Coach — who took the helm at the HBCU in 2020 — had the cameras

Miami Marlins outfielder Lewis Brinson was subjected to racist venom during his final at-bat during Sunday’s game against the Colorado Rockies … being called the n-word by a fan. Brinson was at the plate at the top of the 9th with the Rockies ahead of the Marlins by quite a bit, and with one out

Robert Easter Jr. — a former boxing champ — is now a wanted man in Ohio for allegedly punching a woman and knocking her out cold. According to reports, the ex-IBF lightweight titleholder is being sought by authorities in Toledo after a warrant was issued for his arrest this past weekend — this after a

Play video content TMZSports.com The Saints won’t have to wait long to replace Drew Brees with another Hall of Fame QB … ’cause will Will Blackmon tells TMZ Sports Aaron Rodgers is heading to New Orleans next season. “Next year,” Blackmon said, “Aaron Rodgers will be a New Orleans Saint.” Blackmon’s prediction is a bold

For the third time in the last 14 months, Ezekiel Elliott is being sued over an alleged dog biting incident … and this time, the accuser is looking for more than $1 MILLION in damages. In the new lawsuit, obtained by TMZ Sports, Jennifer Gampper claims she’s one of Elliott’s neighbors and says on May

Barack Obama‘s attitude toward his mega birthday bash — which still looks pretty mega at this point — seems to pretty much be … forrrrrreeeeeget about it. The ex-Prez was seen playing a round of golf Saturday on Martha’s Vineyard with pals, not too far from where he’ll be holding his big shindig later tonight

You punch a horse … you’re outta the Olympics. That’s what happened to a modern pentathlon coach when she put hands on Saint Boy during the jumping competition. Annika Schleu was having big problems controlling Saint Boy … who appeared spooked. Her German coach, Kim Raisner, was trying to help Annika, but the horse wasn’t

Kirk Cousins is getting cut — not by the Minnesota Vikings, but his hometown hospital … and it’s all thanks to his stance against taking the COVID-19 vaccine. Cousins is one of the most famous celebs out of Holland, Michigan … becoming a high school superstar before taking his talents to Michigan State. The 32-year-old

Ever wanted Lionel Messi AND Cristiano Ronaldo‘s autographs on one item?? Well, you’re in luck if you’ve got some serious cash laying around — ’cause a card featuring the two soccer legend’s signatures just hit the auction block … and it’s an INSANE piece! The Leaf Superlative Sports “Superlative Trailblazers” card features a picture of

Play video content TMZSports.com Jake Paul vs. Manny Pacquiao is a fight you will NOT see … ’cause the Filipino legend tells us he’s laser-focused on bolstering his legacy — and a fight with the YouTube star doesn’t help. … but he didn’t slam the door on Manny Pacquiao vs. Floyd Mayweather II. TMZ Sports

Vanessa Bryant has settled a lawsuit filed by her mother, TMZ Sports has learned. Sofia Laine had claimed she worked as a nanny for Vanessa and Kobe for nearly 20 years and said she was owed $200,000 … computed at a rate of $96 an hour. She also claimed Kobe promised to take care of

Play video content TMZSports.com A boxing super-fight between Blueface and Tekashi 6ix9ine is NEVER gonna happen … so says Blueface himself, who tells TMZ Sports the controversial rapper is simply too chicken to step in the ring with him. Remember, the “Thotiana” MC showed he’s got some hands after taking down TikToker Kane Trujillo —

Play video content TMZSports.com “I’ve abandoned all hope, so you should too. [Khabib‘s] done. Believe me, I threw the kitchen sink at this kid, tried to get him to stick around and I think he’s done.” That’s UFC president Dana White completely shutting the door on a Khabib return, telling TMZ Sports despite rumors swirling

Health officials say the large crowd gatherings for Milwaukee Bucks’ playoff games both in and near the NBA champion’s arena this summer spurred a spike in COVID cases. Milwaukee Health Commissioner Kirsten Johnson made the announcement Tuesday … saying findings have revealed more than 400 recent coronavirus cases in the state of Wisconsin could be