Floyd Mayweather says he made over a billion bucks in earnings over his legendary career, but the 50-0 fighter claims all the money didn't make it to his bank account ... and now he's suing Showtime, claiming they played a big role in his ex-manager screwing him out of hundreds of millions of dollars!
In the lawsuit, filed by Floyd in California, and obtained by TMZ Sports ... Mayweather says he's gunning to "recover hundreds of millions of dollars in the misappropriated funds and damages resulting from a long-running and elaborate scheme of financial fraud," allegedly perpetrated by his longtime advisor Al Haymon ... and now he's claiming Haymon got "substantial participation and aid" from Showtime and former Showtime Sports president, Stephen Espinoza.
Showtime and Espinoza are listed as defendants ... while Haymon is NOT being sued.
Legal issues continue to mount for Gervonta "Tank" Davis ... 'cause nearly a week after he was arrested in Miami over domestic violence allegations -- TMZ Sports has confirmed an arrest warrant was issued out of Maryland for the troubled boxer.
Court records show Judge Althea Handy issued the warrant Monday on the grounds Davis violated his probation relating to his 2020 hit-and-run that injured four people, including a pregnant woman.
The 31-year-old received 90 days of house arrest, three years of probation, and 200 hours of community service. He was later sent to jail after violating the terms of his home confinement.
A Detroit Lions fan is going scorched earth in court after his viral sideline clash with Steelers star DK Metcalf -- and he’s swinging for a MASSIVE payday.
Michigan man Ryan Kennedy filed a lawsuit in Wayne County Court on Tuesday … demanding a jaw-dropping $100 million over a Dec. 21 dust-up with Metcalf at Ford Field that blew up across the internet.
Kennedy is now turning to the courts … going after Metcalf, the Pittsburgh Steelers, ex-NFL wideout Chad Johnson, Shannon Sharpe's Shay Shay Media, and more … claiming they spread what he calls "defamatory and life-altering" claims about him after the incident.
Good news for all the single men out there -- you still might have a chance to take Nikki Bellaout on a date, as the WWE Hall of Famer tells TMZ Sportsdespite all the buzz with Cooper DeJean ... she's very much on the market!
We caught up with the 41-year-old out in NYC following her promo on "Monday Night RAW," where the fans in Philadelphia yelled "Coop" toward her while she was standing in the ring -- leading to her response, "Can you blame a girl for having good taste?"
Brie Bella: "I actually think they're saying Coop"
Savannah Guthrie's completely focused on her personal life after her mother was abducted from her Arizona home ... so, she's stepping back from Winter Olympics coverage.
NBC made the announcement in a statement Wednesday ... saying, "Savannah will not be joining us at the Olympics as she focuses on being with her family during this difficult time. Our hearts are with her and the entire Guthrie family as the search continues for their mother. We will share additional information about our Opening Ceremony coverage plans soon.”
As you know ... Savannah's 84-year-old mom, Nancy, was last seen Saturday around 9:30 PM ... she was reported missing around noon the next day. Authorities quickly confirmed to the public there were concerning signs at her home that indicated a crime. It was later determined Nancy was abducted from the residence.
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Patrick Mahomes Sr. was arrested yet again on Tuesday -- the Kansas City Chiefs superstar's pops was busted for a violation of his probation for his DWI sentence after allegedly drinking alcohol.
The 55-year-old former MLB player was booked in Smith County Jail at 8:53 AM ... and he didn't look too thrilled as he posed for another mug shot.
The District Attorney confirmed to us Mahomes Sr. was jailed for a probation violation ... with the probation violation report stating he had a high alcohol reading on his SCRAM alcohol ankle monitor on Jan. 1.
The New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks will get a proper introduction before Super Bowl LX ... with Jon Bon Jovi and Chris Pratt slated to welcome their beloved teams to the field!!
TMZ Sports is told the two celebrity backers will take on the same roles Jon Hamm and Bradley Cooper had for the Big Game last year, when the actors got the crowd pumped for the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles players to come out of the tunnels.
JBJ is a longtime fan of the Pats -- it actually goes all the way back to when Bill Belichick and Bill Parcells were coaching the Giants ... and he followed them to Foxborough, where he continues to be a familiar face to this day.
Stefon Diggs was asked straight-up if he plans on proposing to Cardi B ... and he admitted an engagement is "maybe" on the table -- but he's got a different ring on his mind first.
The New England Patriots star took part in Opening Night at the Super Bowl on Monday ... and one reporter (it just so happened to be comedian Funny Marco) applied pressure on whether he intends to marry the "WAP" artist after he handles business on Feb. 8 against the Seattle Seahawks.
"It's on the agenda maybe," Diggs said with a smile. "Right? Right? I gotta get mine first, though."
Lindsey Vonn just confirmed she ruptured her ACL after wiping out days before the 2026 Winter Olympics ... but she has no plans to let the injury sideline her from competing in Italy.
Vonn shared the news at a press conference on Tuesday in Milan ... saying she suffered bone bruising and "meniscal damage" as a result of the crash.
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Despite that, she actually hit the slopes Tuesday with a brace on her knee -- saying "It feels stable, it feels strong."
She plans on giving it a go once the Games kick off later this week ... saying, "I will do everything in my power to be in the starting gate."
Seahawks DE DeMarcus Lawrence is all in on more representation on the biggest stages -- Super Sunday -- and the NFL star is giving major props to Bad Bunny for what the halftime show means to Spanish-speaking fans.
Lawrence was asked about Bad Bunny’s upcoming Super Bowl LX performance, and he didn’t hesitate ... pointing to something he believes is more important than just whether you like or dislike his songs.
Seahawks DE DeMarcus Lawrence was asked about Bad Bunny’s halftime show and the importance to Spanish speaking people.
“We have so many cultures and ethnic backgrounds in America, I think it’s time to start embracing all of them … that’s what really makes America great.” pic.twitter.com/7dTrTMjbgx
“We have so many cultures and ethnic backgrounds in America,” Lawrence said. “I think it’s time to start embracing all of them, bringing them in the fold -- and shoot, that’s what really makes America great.”
Nikki Bellaisn't shying away from her "casual" dating life ... 'cause the WWE Superstar directly referenced Eagles cornerback Cooper DeJean right inside the ring on "Raw."
It all went down at Xfinity Mobile Arena in the City of Brotherly Love ... which is right across the street from where DeJean and the Eagles play. Nikki and her sister, Brie -- who made a surprise return during the Royal Rumble -- hopped on the mic to cut a promo for the crowd.
Brie Bella: "I actually think they're saying Coop"
Canton just iced out Patriots royalty -- and Robert Kraft is the latest to feel it.
The longtime New England Patriots owner reportedly was snubbed by the Pro Football Hall of Fame, failing to make the 2026 induction class despite being one of the most powerful figures the NFL has seen in decades.
It’s the same fate that last week hit his longtime partner-in-dynasty, Bill Belichick.
Could Cameron Brink be the next hooper to hop from the WNBA to Playboy?? It's entirely possible ... 'cause the L.A. Sparks star tells TMZ Sports she'd consider posing for the magazine ... but her fiancé has to be on board.
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Now that Gondrezick became the first pro basketball player to be named a "Playmate," could there be a second??
If so, Brink would make sense -- she has experience in modeling and expressed interest in going nude for the now-defunct ESPN The Magazine's "Body Issue" in the past.
Fresh off Bad Bunny's anti-ICE statements at the Grammy Awards, Roger Goodell doesn't anticipate an encore during the Super Bowl Halftime Show ... telling reporters he feels the music superstar will use the stage to unite, not divide, the crowd.
The NFL commish was asked on Monday about Benito's political acceptance speech at Sunday's event ... and whether he was anticipating a similar message being conveyed when he takes the field at Levi's Stadium on Feb. 8.
Bad Bunny says "ICE OUT" at the #Grammys and receives a massive standing ovation:
"We are not savage, we are not animals, we are not aliens, we are humans and we are Americans. The hate gets more powerful with more hate. The only thing that is more powerful than hate is love.… pic.twitter.com/IFzvguqdCR
Goodell said Mr. Bunny was right for the gig for two reasons -- BB is "one of the greatest artists in the world" -- but he also "understood the platform he was on, and this platform is used to unite people and be able to bring people together with their creativity, with their talents and to be able to use this moment to do that."
Jarrell Millerwent viral after an uppercut knocked the toupee off his head in the middle of his boxing match at Madison Square Garden, but the incident might not be the worst thing ... 'cause he tells TMZ Sportshis DMs have been flooded with companies hoping to work with him!
Babcock chopped it up with Miller after his win over Kingsley Ibeh Saturday night at the World's Most Famous Arena and -- of course -- asked about what happened with his hair.
The moment Jarrell Miller had his hair punched off in the middle of his fight 🤯🤣
