NFL's Merril Hoge
TMZEx-Pittsburgh Steelers running back and former NFL analyst Merril Hoge says Roundup weed killer caused him to get cancer back in 2003 ... and now, he's suing.
The 54-year-old says he first mixed and sprayed the popular weed killer all over while he was working on a farm in Idaho back in 1977.
Twenty-six years later -- in Feburary 2003 -- he was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma ... and now, he's claiming it's the weed killer's fault.
In a new lawsuit obtained by TMZ Sports, Hoge says the makers of Roundup -- Monsanto Company -- knew an ingredient called glyphosate could potentially cause cancer ... but says they failed to properly warn him of the risks.
Hoge says if he had known the chemical's side effects ... he would have used a different, less dangerous product.
Now, Hoge is suing the company for an undisclosed amount ... claiming it caused him "life-threatening" cancer as well as a "diminished enjoyment of life."
For its part, Monsanto has categorically denied its product causes cancer.
Hoge played 8 seasons in the NFL -- 7 with the Steelers -- from 1987 to 1994 ... before head injuries forced him to retire after the '94 season.
He totaled 3,139 rushing yards and 21 rushing TDs in his career ... and became well known after his football days for becoming one of ESPN's top analysts.
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Andy Reid Donovan McNabb's a Hall of Famer 'Great Football Player'
7/31/2019 12:36 PM PT
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HALL OF FAME MATERIALAndy Reid has joined Donovan McNabb's quest for Canton ... saying without hesitation the quarterback belongs in the Hall of Fame.
It's been a huge debate since McNabb joined the guys on the "TMZ Sports" TV show back in May ... and stated his case for why he deserves a gold jacket -- using some impressive stats to back his argument.
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WHERE'S MY GOLD JACKET?!The K.C. Chiefs coach -- who won 101 games with McNabb under center -- was asked for his take on the topic on Wednesday .... and he's siding with his old QB.
"I'm his biggest fan," Reid told reporters at training camp. "I was there. I know he belongs there. When you talk about the great players in the National Football League, five championship games, a Super Bowl, all those things."
Getty"Good football player, man. Great football player and did some things that weren't being done at that particular time in a lot of areas."
"I think the world of him."
Reid ain't alone ... Michael Irvin also weighed in on the debate ... and he agrees!!!
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LFL Coach Violent Chair-Throwing Argument ... With Female QB
7/31/2019 10:03 AM PT
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THE HEATED EXCHANGEA coach of an all-female football team got into a HEATED argument with his quarterback ... and got so pissed during the altercation, he threw a chair across the locker room!!!
It all went down at the Legends Football League game on July 20 ... when Chicago head coach Sidney Lewis flipped out after the Bliss suffered an 8-6 loss to the Nashville Knights.
Lewis was ticked off over the team's play -- the Bliss had 4 fumbles, 2 INTs and 3 penalties in the loss -- and he was LAYING INTO his team for the poor performance.
Turns out, quarterback Chaz Duson took some exception to the comments ... and the two got into it.
At one point, Lewis was so pissed over the altercation -- he grabbed a chair and HURLED it into a wall!!!
Then, Lewis got face-to-face with the QB ... and had to ultimately be restrained by other players before the camera cut out.
It's been a brutal year for the Bliss -- they lost all four of their games this season and won't be making the playoffs.
Some believe the down year will cost Lewis his job -- but something tells us Duson wouldn't mind that all that much.
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Nick Buoniconti NFL Legend Dead at 78
7/31/2019 8:23 AM PT
GettyPro Football Hall of Famer Nick Buoniconti -- who famously launched a charity to cure paralysis -- has died after a struggle with dementia. He was 78.
Buoniconti was a stud linebacker at Notre Dame who was drafted by the Boston Patriots of the AFL in 1962 ... but went on to become a superstar for the Miami Dolphins from 1969 to 1976.
GettyDuring his career, Buoniconti racked up 2 Super Bowl rings, made 2 Pro Bowls and was a 6-time AFL All Star. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2001.
Buoniconti believed he suffered from CTE due to his football career and in 2017 he announced that he would donate his brain for research purposes after his death.
During an interview, Buoniconti once said of his condition, "I’m positive that football caused this ... I always loved [the game]. I still do. But I’m paying the price."
Nick famously launched The Buoniconti Fund after his son, Marc, became paralyzed during a college football game in 1985. The Fund helped launch the Miami Project to Cure Paralysis, which has become one of the global leaders in neurological research.
GettyNick and Marc were famously featured on an episode of HBO's "Real Sports."
Nick also hosted "Inside the NFL" from 1980 until 2001.
And get this, while playing for the Patriots, Nick earned his law degree and became a sports agent who represented a bunch of MLB players ... including Andre Dawson.
Yankees legendary owner George Steinbrenner once said Nick was the toughest negotiator he ever faced.
Long story short, Nick lived a pretty amazing life and will be missed.
RIP
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Too Short Blames NBA Players For Zeke's Holdout ... 'It's F*cked Up!'
7/31/2019 7:36 AM PT
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BREAK THE BANKCowboys fans should be pointing the finger at the NBA for Ezekiel Elliott's holdout this month ... so says Too Short, who tells TMZ Sports, basketball players "f*cked up" the NFL!!!
The rapper was standing outside of Bootsy Bellows in L.A. ... when he decided to drop the "f*cking truth" about NFL contract holdouts to our camera guy.
And, yeah ... dude says it's all Adam Silver's fault.
"The f*cking truth is that basketball f*cked everybody up in the head!"
Too Short says all the wild deals NBA owners have given out to mediocre players throughout the past couple seasons has poisoned NFL players who think they deserve MILLIONS now.
"Everybody was like, 'You get $100 million! You get $100 million! You get $150! You get $180! You get $220!' It's f*cked up, now!"
Too Short added, "Athletes are like, 'It's f*cked up. You gotta give us our money!'"
Bad news for the NFL ... it seems to be working -- 'cause Michael Thomas' holdout in New Orleans just ended with a new, 5-year $100 MILLION deal ... and most think Zeke's holdout will end in a similar way.
So ... thanks, Commissioner Silver!
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Cam Newton Shirtless Walmart Shopping Spree ... No Shirt? No Problem!!!
7/31/2019 6:46 AM PT
TMZSportsHey ... is that Cam Newton in the canned food aisle?! YEP!!!
Turns out, the Carolina Panthers QB doesn't just wear his bizarre outfits to training camp, he also rocks the look at Walmart!!!
TMZSportsNewton was spotted at the store in Charlotte recently -- where the person who shot the pics told us Cam was cruising the aisles for about an hour before checking out.
Shoppers initially weren't sure if the man in the overalls, scarf and funky hat was actually Cam -- but, yeah ... that's definitely him. Who else would it be?!
Cam prides himself on his fashion ... nice to see the entire world is his runway, including supermarkets.
Newton is now with the Panthers at training camp where he's showing off his surgically-repaired throwing arm ... and so far, he looks pretty good!
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LeSean McCoy Ordered to Pay $55k to Injured Cop ... Over 2016 Bar Fight
7/31/2019 6:12 AM PT
LeSean McCoy was ordered to pay $55,000 to a police officer who was injured in a 2016 bar fight that was captured on video and posted by TMZ Sports.
The fight went down at the Recess Lounge in Philadelphia on Feb. 7, 2016 ... when Roland Butler, who was off-duty at the time, got into an argument with LeSean's friend.
Cops said the fight began over a dispute over a champagne bottle. A witness told TMZ Sports things were tense ... but didn't explode until the champagne bottle was knocked to the ground and shattered.
A full-blown brawl broke out in the middle of the club ... and you can see in footage obtained by TMZ Sports, McCoy is throwing at least one punch at Butler, who was down on the ground.
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THE FIGHT FOOTAGEButler suffered serious injuries in the fight ... including a broken nose, cuts to the face, broken ribs, a broken thumb and more. He claims the injuries forced him to miss months of work.
Despite video evidence and multiple witnesses, McCoy was never criminally charged over the incident ... with the person who was the Philadelphia DA at the time explaining:
"There is insufficient evidence to prove, beyond a reasonable doubt, who started the fight and under what circumstances."
In fact, McCoy had argued at the time that he only acted out of self-defense.
Butler sued McCoy and McCoy's friend, Tamarcus Porter, a former college football player -- and the case eventually went to arbitration where they were each ordered to pay $55,000 to Butler, according to ESPN.
McCoy has already paid his judgment. Porter has not.
The NFL investigated the incident back in 2016 -- but ultimately did not punish McCoy for his role in the fight.
Oh, and get this ... rapper Meek Mill was in the club at the time of the fight -- but had NOTHING to do with the brawl.
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Dez Bryant 'No Interest in Playing Football' Speaks On Anxiety, Depression
7/30/2019 4:34 PM PT
TMZDez Bryant is opening up on his struggles with anxiety and depression ... saying he has "no interest in playing football right now" -- but he's NOT ready to retire either.
The WR opened up about his situation after TMZ Sports published a story about Ezekiel Elliott and the Dallas Cowboys being sued over a 2017 car crash.
A fan on Twitter insinuated the timing of the lawsuit is fishy considering Zeke is in the middle of a holdout in hopes of landing a big new contract with the Cowboys ... saying, "I remember something like this back when @DezBryant was tryna get paid."
We think the fan is referring to the 2015 offseason when Dez was trying to get a fat contract of his own ... and multiple off-field incidents involving police from 2011 suddenly came to light in the media.
Dez responded to the fan's tweet ...
"This exactly why I don’t have no interest in playing football right now. I have not reached out to no organization trying to play ... people forget real quick we are still human."
He added, "My anxiety and depression came from this type of stuff ... what I realized nobody care but me."
Bryant eventually landed a 5-year, $70 million deal -- but the Cowboys cut him after the 2017 season, with 2 years left on the contract. He was picked up by the Saints in 2018 but suffered a season-ending injury before ever playing an official down.
Dez has been working out like a maniac ... but it's clear he's not just focusing on getting his body right, he's working on his mind too.
In fact, he posted a follow-up tweet saying, "I’m not retiring bro ... I’m just taking care of myself ... that’s a promise."
Dez is only 30-years-old and could be an effective weapon for a team in need of a big, physical receiver ... when Bryant decides he's ready to go.
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Colin Kaepernick Eric Reid's Still Anthem Kneeling ... And I Love It!!!
7/30/2019 2:21 PM PT
TMZ/GettyColin Kaepernick is stoked his former teammate is continuing on with the national anthem protests this year ... shouting out Panthers safety Eric Reid as "unwavering" for carrying on the kneeling.
"Unrelenting. Unflinching. Unapologetic," Kaepernick added. "Love you Brother!"
Kaepernick first started kneeling during the 'Star Spangled Banner' back in 2016 when he was the San Francisco 49ers' quarterback. He was later joined in that protest by then-teammate Reid.
GettyAfter Kap was cut by the Niners ... Reid continued to protest in the NFL -- even after he was signed by Carolina last season.
But, after Reid and Kap both settled their collusion cases against the NFL earlier this year ... many wondered if Eric would keep up the protests.
Turns out, he will -- telling reporters this week at Panthers camp, "If a day comes that I feel like we’ve addressed those issues, and our people aren’t being discriminated against or being killed over traffic violations, then I’ll decide it’s time to stop protesting."
"I haven’t seen that happen."
Colin is clearly loving the message, 'cause he shouted out Reid on his social media page.
Even Kaepernick's girlfriend, Nessa, posted to her social media page praising the defensive star for keeping up the kneeling.
"Always clear and focused on the truth," Nessa wrote. "We love you ... #imwithkap #imwithereid #takeaknee"
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Dallas Cowboys Sued Accused of Police Cover-up ... In Zeke Elliott Crash
7/30/2019 6:16 PM PT
Getty UPDATE6:16 PM PT -- The Frisco Police Department released a statement in response to the lawsuit on Tuesday ... denying the allegations.
UPDATE"Both parties to the crash were offered medical attention and both refused. Emergency medical services were not requested by either party. Neither party was treated or transported."
The Dallas Cowboys conspired with police to cover up info from a 2017 car crash that would have sidelined Ezekiel Elliott from a crucial NFL playoff game ... so says a new lawsuit obtained by TMZ Sports.
The suit stems from a January 11, 2017 car crash -- 4 days before the Cowboys played the Packers in an NFC Divisional Round game -- when Zeke slammed a GMC Yukon into a BMW 750 driven by Ronnie Hill on his way to the Cowboys practice facility.
TMZ SportsHill claims Zeke was obviously at fault because the running back was running late to practice and had "barreled through a red light" -- causing more than $33,000 in damage to Hill's vehicle. Hill claims he suffered "serious and permanent" injuries in the wreck.
Hill says the impact of the collision was so intense, the two vehicles were "wedged together" and they needed a tow truck to pull them apart.
TMZ SportsAt the time, the Frisco Police Dept. put out a statement describing the incident as a "minor vehicle crash" ... but Hill says that's a crock of BS.
In fact, Hill claims the Dallas Cowboys "conspired with the Frisco Police Dept. to cover up the severity of the accident to assure that Elliott's health would not be placed in question before their playoff game."
According to Hill's suit, "If anyone had actually reported the impact of the accident and had Elliott been examined he would have most likely been placed in concussion protocol and out for the Dallas Cowboys upcoming playoff game."
In his suit, filed by attorney Larry Friedman, Hill claims Dallas Cowboys running backs coach Gary Brown had raced to the scene of the accident and told Hill, "We will take care of everything."
Hill claims the Cowboys did NOT take care of anything -- and he's suing both Zeke and the Cowboys for $20 MILLION in damages.
By the way, the Cowboys ended up LOSING the playoff game 34 to 31 ... but Zeke played great, rushing for 125 yards on 22 carries.
We reached out to the Frisco PD and the Dallas Cowboys for comment -- so far, no word from either side. A rep for Elliott had no comment.
We spoke to Hill's attorney, Larry Friedman, who tells us, "Ezekiel Elliott believes he's above the law. He doesn't follow any rules. As a citizen and a member of our community he has a duty to obey the law and act responsibly, especially while driving a motor vehicle."
Friedman adds, "There are no exemptions for running backs or members of the Dallas Cowboys."
"He has admitted liability in this case but refuses to take responsibility as he has refused to take responsibility on so many other occasions when he has disobeyed the law."
"My client is suing for compensation for his injuries and wants his day in court."
Originally published -- 12:29 PM PT
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O.J. Simpson Warns Jerry Jones ... You Better Pay Zeke!!!
7/30/2019 11:22 AM PT
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PAY THESE GUYSO.J. Simpson is issuing a stern warning to Jerry Jones ... saying straight-up the Cowboys owner better open the checkbook for Ezekiel Elliott -- OR ELSE!!!!!
... or else it won't result in a Super Bowl. Definitely not anything more serious than that.
Of course, Zeke is in contract dispute with Jerry and the 'Boys, wanting a significant raise despite only being in Year 4 of his 5-year rookie contract.
Things between the two sides haven't exactly gone swimmingly ... Zeke is actually in Mexico right now instead of training with his teammates in Oxnard, California.
O.J. says that better change soon, or Jerry won't be winning a Super Bowl this year ... saying, "Without him, you may not even make the playoffs!"
Simpson also says the same thing goes for the Chargers' brass out in L.A. ... telling Dean Spanos he better pay Melvin Gordon too!!
O.J. says both Gordon and Elliott should holdout for as long as possible ... 'cause he says the only thing they have look forward to after their playing days is knee pain.
For real, O.J. even shows off his nasty knee surgery scar -- and it's gross!!
Your move, Jerry.
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Le'Veon Bell Who's Fat Now?!? Check Out These Abs!!!
7/30/2019 9:58 AM PT
Le'Veon Bell is sending a message to his haters ... the only thing about him that's fat is his pockets.
During the offseason, Bell took a lot of heat from critics who say he looked overweight since missing the 2018 NFL season. He was often spotted on jet skis and at nightclubs ... not so much on the field or in the gym.
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WAVE RUNNIN'But, he looks pretty damn good now ... flexing his toned, ripped abs in a new music video.
The song features the NY Jets star running back bragging about his money -- and telling the haters to get off his ass.
they just do what they ask and mad because I be all in my bag 💼🔥🤷🏾♂️ pic.twitter.com/n00LGGbyhl
— Le'Veon Bell (@LeVeonBell) July 30, 2019 @LeVeonBellThe lyrics mostly talk about how people are jealous of his money and talent and fame ... and that's why they spend so much time obsessing over him.
This is a big year for Bell who just signed a 4-year, $52.5 million contract after a rocky breakup with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Earlier this week, Bell apologized to all of the fantasy football owners who drafted him in 2018 ... and promised he would deliver BIG numbers in 2019.
By the looks of things ... he's worth drafting for sure!!!
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Eli Manning On Jared Lorenzen's Funeral 'It Was Tough'
7/30/2019 6:42 AM PT
TMZ/GettyEli Manning says the death of his former New York Giants teammate, Jared Lorenzen, hit him pretty hard ... saying, "I went to the funeral and I saw his parents, to see his kids, it’s just sad."
Lorenzen was Manning's backup during the 2006 NFL season, when the Giants beat the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl. Before that, they had been friends for years.
Lorenzen -- aka the Hefty Lefty -- passed away on July 3 ... and Manning (along with NY Giants co-owner John Mara) flew to Kentucky to pay his respects to his friend at a small burial service.
"We came in at the same time, competed against him in college, we were friends here for four seasons, won a Super Bowl, had so many good memories," Manning told the New York Post.
Lorenzen's father, Joe, praised Eli for coming out to the funeral -- and for being a good friend to Jared over the years.
"I wish nothing but the best for Eli," Joe told The Post ... adding, "He is a good man. I want to say a good kid, but he is a good man. I hope he has a great year this year."
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John Lynch Moment Of Silence For Gilroy Victims ... At 49ers Practice
7/29/2019 4:08 PM PT
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HONORING THE VICTIMSJohn Lynch asked everyone in attendance at the San Francisco 49ers' practice Monday to participate in a 30-second moment of silence to honor victims of the shooting in Gilroy over the weekend.
Three people were killed and 12 others were injured when a man opened fire at the Gilroy Garlic Festival in Northern California late Sunday afternoon.
Lynch -- who's the Niners' general manager -- wanted to honor everyone affected by the tragedy ... so he called for 30 seconds of prayer before SF's training camp workout.
"Our community was affected by a horrific tragedy last night down in Gilroy," Lynch said ... "and our players, our team, our organization thought it would be appropriate to start practice with a moment of silence."
Lynch added, "Let's give it 30 seconds to think about the people affected by Gilroy in this community."
As we previously reported ... people began running from the Gilroy festival -- which is just 40 miles from the Niners' stadium -- after gun shots rang out during one of the concerts.
An eye witness, Tommy Huxley, tells TMZ the whole thing was scary as hell ... saying chaos and firework-like sounds filled the festival grounds for minutes.
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MY SCARY ACCOUNTLaw enforcement says the shooter used an AK-47-style rifle ... while witnesses claim he was wearing fatigues and shooting at random.
The father of the 6-year-old who was shot and killed in the gunfire was wearing seen wearing a Jimmy Garoppolo jersey at the hospital shortly after the tragedy.
Alberto Romero outside of Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, who just lost his 6 year old son, Steven, at a shooting in Gilroy Garlic Festival on Sunday. "I couldn't believe what was happening, that what she said was a lie, maybe I was dreaming." (via @jcfphotog) #gilroyshooting pic.twitter.com/bpQwIaNXGi
— Amee Vanderpool (@girlsreallyrule) July 29, 2019 @girlsreallyrulerelated articles
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Kyler Murray Height Critics In For Rude Awakening ... Says Muggsy Bogues
7/29/2019 2:16 PM PT
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DON'T SHORT HIMKyler Murray's height won't keep him from reaching NFL greatness ... so says the shortest NBA player EVER -- Muggsy Bogues!!!
The Arizona Cardinals' #1 overall draft pick's height -- listed at 5'10" -- has been the center of criticism since Murray declared for the draft ... with some saying he'll struggle as an NFL QB.
Enter 5'3" Bogues -- who played 14 years in the NBA, despite having his fair share of doubters -- who says those critics will be eating their words ... 'cause Murray is a stud!!
"Kyler Murray is an unbelievable athlete," Bogues says. "Anybody that's undervaluing his size and underestimating his talent, they're in for a rude awakening when the season comes."
Bogues says Kyler made the right decision deciding to play football over baseball ... and he's excited to watch him prove everyone wrong this season.
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Rob Gronkowski Buys Sick Miami Condo ... From Famous Athlete
7/29/2019 9:17 AM PT
Gallery inside the new pad Launch Gallery Getty/Douglas EllimanMiami Gronk!!!!!
TMZ Sports has learned Rob Gronkowski just picked up a BEAUTIFUL new pad in Downtown Miami for $1.7 million ... and he bought the place from another famous jock!!
As we previously reported, the former (?) New England Patriots tight end recently sold his Boston bachelor pad after announcing he was retiring from the NFL.
And, it seems he's moving into enemy AFC East territory ... scooping up a 3,850 square foot condo in the famous Marquis Miami building on Biscayne Blvd.
The place is SICK!!!!! Amazing beach views, super high ceilings (he's very tall) with 5 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms ... perfect for those wild Gronk parties!
It also comes with 3 parking spaces ... and if you know Downtown Miami, you know those are hard to come by!!
The building is top notch ... valet, pool, fitness center and spa -- and it's close to nightclubs!
Gallery Camille Hot SHots Launch Gallery InstagramAnd, it's great for Gronk's girlfriend, Camille Kostek, too -- since Miami is the epicenter of the modeling world in the U.S. ... and Camille is the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition cover model!
We're told Gronk, represented by Sebastian Wagner of Douglas Elliman, bought the place from retired Norwegian soccer player John Carew, who was represented by John Sandberg and Ann Nortmann of Douglas Elliman -- so there's an athlete-to-athlete connection!
GettyWe reached out to all of the agents involved -- but no comment from anyone.
Enjoy the new pad!!!
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