Celebrity involvement and sports go hand in hand, sparking a certain level of fervor for sports fans. Whether it’s an actor reppin their team, a musician repping their favorite player or even a fashion collaboration that has the world talking, celebrity presence adds intrigue to sporting events and can boost viewership and ticket sales. However, any sincere fan can sometimes display an inordinate amount of emotional attachment and angst when it comes to their favorite athletes — and that can lead to unhealthy levels of engagement. To promote more responsible engagement, TMZ has the tips you need to navigate the realm of sports celebrity gossip. This week, we dig into the latest on a former WWE superstar who lost her job over Coldplay cheating drama, a surfing star with a gruesome injury and more. Plus, Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard dishes on his Subaru lifestyle, WNBA star Suni Lee and her NBA player boyfriend OG Anunoby make their relationship official and a teen powerlifter obliterates the world record that had everyone in awe.
TMZ’s sports team has all the scoops on the players and personalities that keep sports top of mind for pop culture fans.