Whether it’s a megastar musician reppin their team or a viral pop culture moment that takes over social media, sports and celebrity go hand-in-hand. Celebrity involvement adds a certain intrigue to sporting events and boosts TV viewership and ticket sales. It can also lead to some juicy sports celebrity gossip — but what’s important for all fans is navigating the churn of sports celebrity gossip in a responsible way that prioritizes more substantial issues and fosters a critical mindset.
TMZ Sports is your source for all the crossovers, celebrity involvement and moments that keep sports top of mind for pop culture fans. From athletes wearing fashion collaborations to yelling at referees, we have the scoops you need to stay informed.
This week, Charlotte and Madeline kick things off by chatting with Portland Trail Blazer Damian Lillard about his Subaru lifestyle, WNBA star Suni Lee and NBA player boyfriend OG Anunoby make their relationship official and a teen powerlifter obliterates a world record that has the athletics community losing its mind. Plus, Jalen Brunson opens up about his frustrations with Giannis Antetokounmpo and Piers Morgan throws in the white towel after calling Jake Paul’s fights boring, staged bulls***.
MMA star Henry Cejudo is surprised that mixed martial arts has grown as big as it has — but he thinks it’ll continue to grow at an electric pace. He sat down with TMZ Sports to talk about the sport, his new role as a Fox Sports commentator and more.