Athletes

Gold medalist dead after America's Cup accident

Caroline Goddard — Fri, 10 May 2013 10:08:00 -0700

An Olympic gold medalist is dead after a tragic accident while training for the America's Cup race.

Dr. Phil sues Gawker over Manti Te'o hoaxer

Caroline Goddard — Tue, 07 May 2013 10:08:00 -0700

Dr. Phil is suing Gawker media for copyright infringement after Deadspin posted a video that had already aired. So what's the big deal?

Michael Jordan's wedding: A $10-million affair

Kristyn Burtt — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:28:00 -0700

Former NBA player Michael Jordan went all out for his second wedding, to former model Yvette Prieto. Sources say the wedding cost $10 million.

Olympian Summer Sanders finishes Boston Marathon, hears "two BIG booms"

Kristyn Burtt — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 15:41:00 -0700

Olympic swimmer Summer Sanders managed to finish Monday's Boston Marathon, but she heard the explosions from her hotel less than an hour after crossing that finish line.

Ryan Lochte models his career after Kim Kardashian's

Kristyn Burtt — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 19:11:00 -0700

Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte is gearing up for the premiere of his new E! reality show, What Would Ryan Lochte Do? while modeling his brand empire after Kim Kardashian's.

Magic Johnson knew son was gay at 12

Caroline Goddard — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 08:34:00 -0700

Magic Johnson talks about his son EJ coming out of the closet and says it was no surprise to the family — after all, they've known before he hit puberty!

Magic Johnson's son is gay

Kristyn Burtt — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 14:15:00 -0700

Magic Johnson's son, E.J., was caught by TMZ's cameras strolling hand-in-hand with his boyfriend on the Sunset Strip last week. Yep, he's gay and he has nothing but love and support from his parents.

Is Tiger Woods faking it with Lindsey Vonn?

Caroline Goddard — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 09:13:00 -0700

Tiger Woods and Lindsey Vonn publicly announced their relationship recently. Is it a true love match or a publicity stunt?

Oscar Pistorius is suicidal, claims friend

Caroline Goddard — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 07:53:00 -0700

Oscar Pistorius is a broken man who may be suicidal, says a close friend of the Olympian charged with murder.

Truth uncovered: Tia Norfleet and her bogus NASCAR claims

Kat Robinson — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 14:09:00 -0800

Tia Norfleet is a rising star and thought she could boost her career by calling herself the "first and only" female African-American driver. One problem? It's not true.

Reeva Steenkamp's family denies pregnancy rumors

Caroline Goddard — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 08:17:00 -0800

The family of slain model Reeva Steenkamp denies media reports that she was pregnant at the time she was killed.

Oscar Pistorius holds memorial for slain girlfriend

Caroline Goddard — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 13:34:00 -0800

Oscar Pistorius is holding a private memorial for his slain girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, despite being accused of her murder.

Lance Armstrong slapped with DOJ lawsuit

Caroline Goddard — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 08:11:00 -0800

The Department of Justice has joined a whistle-blower lawsuit against Lance Armstrong in the wake of his doping scandal. Who stands to gain the most?

Oscar Pistorius "must suffer" says victim's dad

Caroline Goddard — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 08:04:00 -0800

While the family of Oscar Pistorius is celebrating his release on bail, the family of Reeva Steenkamp remains mired in grief with no idea what to believe.

Oscar Pistorius granted bail in murder case

Caroline Goddard — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 08:07:00 -0800

Oscar Pistorius has been freed on bail and will remain out of jail for the six to eight months it will take his murder case to go to trial.

Tim Tebow cancels speech at controversial church

Caroline Goddard — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 10:52:00 -0800

Tim Tebow has canceled a scheduled appearance at a controversial church whose leaders have repeatedly made shocking homophobic and anti-Semitic comments.

Oscar Pistorius detective facing attempted murder charges

Caroline Goddard — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 07:40:00 -0800

The lead detective in the Oscar Pistorius lost major credibility today when he himself was charged with seven counts of attempted murder.

Prosecution already falling apart in Oscar Pistorius case?

Caroline Goddard — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 07:35:00 -0800

Police testimony in the Oscar Pistorius bail hearing revealed what seemed to be damning evidence – until the defense successfully picked it apart.

Oscar Pistorius reveals victim "died in my arms"

Caroline Goddard — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 09:10:00 -0800

Oscar Pistorius made his first statement about the death of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp in court today, revealing what his defense will be – and that she died in his arms.

Reeva Steenkamp's family begs for truth

Caroline Goddard — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 08:49:00 -0800

The coach of Olympian Oscar Pistorius is throwing his support behind the athlete as Reeva Steenkamp begs their daughter's alleged killer to tell the truth.

Reeva Steenkamp was to give "abusive relationships" speech

Jaclyn Brandt — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 19:15:00 -0800

Her boyfriend is charged with her murder, but the South African model was set to give a speech to high school students about a past abusive relationship the day she died.