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The five wildest player-fan fights in sports history after Darwin Nunez's clash with

Colombia's win over Uruguay in the Copa America semifinals descended into chaos on Wednesday night when Darwin Nunez leapt into the crowd and swung punches at opposition fans. Yet believe it or not, the Liverpool forward is not the first sports star to trade blows with spectators. Countless athletes have let the red mist descend and brawled with supporters in stadiums over the years, with most receiving hefty fines and suspensions as a result.

Travis Kelce 'BLOODIES spectator in celebrity golf tournament after accidentally shanking

Travis Kelce's first round of the 2024 American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament proved to be far more dangerous than his football career. The Kansas City Chiefs star shanked several shots into the Lake Tahoe crowd, one of which left a 20-something woman bloodied and in need of medical attention, according to People. Taylor Swift's boyfriend was on the 16th hole at the Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course when his drive struck the woman in the back of her head. One eyewitness told People that streaks of blood could be seen in her blonde hair.

No longer satisfied to stymie National League hitters, Pittsburgh Pirates rookie ace Paul Skenes has found a new arena to disrupt: the betting market.

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Garcia, who recently claimed he is checking himself into rehab after being expelled from the WBC for making racial slurs online, was accused of harassing Celina and their two children Tuesday.

The BBC Match of the Day presenter has also revealed that he has not spoken to the England captain after Kane had hit back at pundits who have criticised his team.

Needing to cut a half pound ahead of her UFC flyweight battle with Rose Namajunas, the 30-year-old Tracy Cortez did not hesitate to chop off heir long brunette hair to get under the 126-pound limit.

Cronin, 33, has been filling in for host Stephen A. Smith. While subbing in, the veteran reporter has showcased her knowledge in front of a national audience and had viewers calling for more air time.

Klopp left the Anfield club at the end of the season after nine fruitful campaigns at the helm of the Reds, but will now return in a new capacity.

Jason Kelce signs a fan's BABY at celebrity golf tournament as Eagles legend and brother

Fans in the crowd at the American Century Championship did their best to get the attention of Jason Kelce. That included one person who asked the former Philadelphia Eagles center to sign his baby. That's right, the Eagles center - after finally getting a pen - signed the shirt of the infant who made it out with his dad to the Edgewood Tahoe golf course.

Kylie Kelce spent the day following her husband as he played golf at the American Century Championship - but was also there for adoring fans of hers.

The Cruel Summer songstress, who has become close with Brittany since she started dating Patrick's teammate Travis Kelce last summer, subtly showed her support for the couple.

Harry Kane leads the line over Alvaro Morata with Rodri the man in the middle... but how

Roy Keane, Gary Neville, Jill Scott and Ian Wright gave their verdict on their combined England-Spain XI, ahead of Sunday's Euro 2024 final. On the Overlap's final episode of their Stick to Football Euro 2024 Special, brought to you by Sky Bet, hosts reached a conclusion on their combined XI for European Championship final.  But it wasn't easy for the four ex-players, who had some tough decisions to make across the pitch in all positions.

Harrison Butker snaps back at Serena Williams after tennis star's BRUTAL dig at him at

Butker has faced backlash since his graduation commencement speech at a private liberal arts college in Kansas earlier this summer, in which he encouraged women to become 'homemakers'. On top of his comments on women, Butker argued some Catholic leaders were 'pushing dangerous gender ideologies onto the youth of America;' referred to a 'deadly sin sort of pride that has a month dedicated to it' in an oblique reference to Pride month; and took aim at US President Joe Biden's policies,

The 22-year-old point guard put up 20 points and 13 assists, nine of which came in the first quarter alone, in the Fever's 96-85 win in Indianapolis on Friday night. She also had six rebounds.

Rice, 61, was at the practice round of the American Century Championship with an array of high-profile athletes, when two Kansas City-based journalists approached him.

Top coach has 'no interest' in USMNT job as search for Gregg Berhalter's replacement

With their search for a new coach in full swing, another potential candidate shut the door on the USMNT opening. After getting dumped out of the 2024 Copa America, the United States team parted ways with coach Gregg Berhalter. His dismissal leaves US Soccer Federation scouting for the next person to take over what many claim to be the 'golden age' of the team.

Judges in Paris ruled that former Manchester United defender Evra failed to pay almost £1million in alimony to his wife, Sandra Evra, and effectively abandoned her and their two young children.

Spain's monstrous midfield will build a Berlin Wall... Declan Rice and Co must tear it

OLIVER HOLT IN BERLIN: Tourists still mill around the base of the jagged, bomb-damaged outline of the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, the best-known symbol of West Berlin in the days when the city was divided by its wall. But a rival attraction has risen alongside the building that Berliners call the Hollow Tooth. It is a towering advertising billboard with a giant picture of the Spain midfielder Pedri in action. 'You got this,' the caption says. Sadly for Pedri, Toni Kroos got him first. Pedri might have been kicked out of the tournament but the caption still says what most believe: Spain have got this. When they meet England at the Olympiastadion on Sunday night in the European Championship final, they will be clear favourites.

SAMI MOKBEL IN BLANKENHAIN: The parent of one player has even taken the decision to drive to Germany for the game because they can not purchase a direct commercial flight.

IAN LADYMAN IN BERLIN: To chart the final part of English football's passage from obscurity to relevance, you have to go back to the bowels of Qatar's Al Bayt Stadium in December 2022.

Yankees and Orioles get into wild bench-clearing brawl as Aaron Judge rushes in to break up the fight amid 'new rivalry' with Baltimore

The Yankees captain, who's 6-ft 7 and weighs 286lbs, was seen in the middle of the massive brawl in the ninth inning of his team's 4-1 win at Camden Yards on Friday night. The fight started after a nasty pitch from teammate and reliever Clay Holmes hit the head of outfielder, Heston Kjerstard, at bat. Orioles' manager Brandon Hyde led the charge, followed by his players, as he stormed onto the field after the play

Whitlock, 57, made the comparison on X while responding to a fan's post on his take that Clark is more deserving to win the WNBA's Rookie of the Year award over rival Angel Reese.

Despite recently claiming that his golf handicap is around seven or eight, the three-time Super Bowl winner ended up hitting a spectator in the arm with his opening tee shot.

Clark was controversially named as an alternate in this summer's Olympic team, meaning she is one of the first in line should a USA player have to withdraw from the roster.

Travis Kelce and brother Jason mobbed by adoring fans as NFL brothers tee it up at ACC

Travis and Jason Kelce took to the golf course on Friday as they teed it up in celebrity golf tournament the American Century Championship. Football's most famous brothers were followed by hordes of fans as they made their way round Edgewood Tahoe Resort. The Kelces are competing against a host of other stars from across the world of sports, including many rivals from the NFL.

The Bills' home can be an unforgiving place for players, given the brutal winter weather. In January, Buffalo's wildcard game against the Steelers had to be rescheduled because of a snowstorm.

The 27-year-old point guard's new deal will begin in 2025-26, according to ESPN, and includes a player options after the third season, when Brunson will be 31.

On Friday, ESPN polled coaches, executives and scouts for their Top 10 tight ends in the league. After tallying the votes, Kelce came out on top behind the Chiefs' back-to-back Super Bowl wins.

England face Spain with the hopes of a nation on the players' shoulders. The men's team haven't lifted a trophy since 1966 and Southgate said: 'I know the job now and I'm my own biggest critic.'

Patrick Mahomes' wife Brittany announces she's pregnant with couple's third child

Patrick Mahomes and wife Brittany have announced they are expecting their third child together. In a heartwarming video on Instagram, Brittany revealed she is pregnant again after showing off her baby scans alongside Patrick and their two children; daughter Sterling Skye, three, and son Patrick 'Bronze' Lavon Mahomes III, one. 'Round three, here we come,' the Kansas City Chiefs WAG wrote as the caption.

MARTIN KEOWN: Looking back on the journey to here, Southgate has given us every reason to trust him tactically after showing how skilled he is at adapting his team structure.

Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani is reportedly being forced to sell his $8 million California mansion over privacy concerns, according to an article from Yahoo! Japan .

Adam Rude felt ill and tired hours before competing for $10million on Day 5 of poker's most prestigious event, which took place from July 3rd to July 12th, according to Poker News.

The veteran forward's struggles with the national team comes as new head coach Emma Hayes takes the reigns behind predecessor Vlatko Andonovski's departure.

The USMNT is in turmoil ahead of a home World Cup - after Jurgen Klopp said no, here's why

TIM HOWARD: The clock is ticking. We are 24 months out from a home World Cup and the USMNT is in a dire state. Gregg Berhalter has been fired and now the bosses at US Soccer must find a replacement to lead the team into 2026. The stakes could not be higher. They only get one crack at this: there is no turning back, no re-evaluating in six months' time. This is it: they have a short window. They must hit it as hard as possible. And they must get it right. That means no dollar is too much. No stone is left unturned. No settling for your third- or fourth-choice coach.

Patrick Mahomes Sr. was arrested in Texas last month for driving an invalid license, it has been revealed, less than five months after the father of the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback got a DWI.

The seven-time winner (right) booked his place in his 10th SW19 final on Friday night as he blitzed past the Italian, storming to a three-set victory just over a month after having knee surgery.

He hasn't even started college yet, but two ESPN analysts are already concerned by how Cooper Flagg will be perceived amongst his peers and in the media.

Skenes made history earlier this month, when become the first player ever to be drafted with the No 1 overall pick and then become an MLB All-Star in their first season.

USA Olympics basketball stars greeted by guard of honor after landing in Abu Dhabi - as

Team USA Basketball was given a heroes welcome as they arrived in Abu Dhabi ahead of an exhibition game they're set to play. The team was greeted at their hotel by a group of performers who put on a traditional Emirati Ayyala dance. Players like LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Kevin Durant were all seen taking in the ceremonial welcome.

Reigning US Open champ Bryson DeChambeau has accused his former coach of attempted extortion amid counter claims that the LIV Golf star reneged on an agreement to fund a junior tour in California.

TMZ Sports claims Barr, who is currently a free agent after his recent spell on the Vikings' practice squad, was not in the property when the burglary took place early Friday morning.

Jadon Sancho returns to Man United training after calling a truce with Erik ten Hag 10

Jadon Sancho has returned to training at Manchester United after calling a truce in his rift with Erik ten Hag. Sancho refused to apologise to Ten Hag for effectively branding his manager a liar over the reasons for his omission from the squad at Arsenal in September. He was forced to train and eat on his own for fourth months before rejoining Borussia Dortmund on loan in January. The 24-year-old had struggled at Old Trafford following a £73million from Dortmund in 2021, but rediscovered his form back in the Bundesliga and impressed in the German's club's run to the Champions League final where they lost to Real Madrid.

Mane had reportedly been hoping to go on a honeymoon after the tournament, but the Aisha's family reportedly wanted her to focus on her studies ahead of her final baccalaureate exams.

KIERAN GILL: Kepa Arrizabalaga is training separately to Chelsea 's first-team stars after reporting for the start of pre-season at Cobham ahead of their tour of the United States.

Jaron 'Boots' Ennis opens up on his return against David Avanesyan, his Philadelphia

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY DANIEL MATTHEWS: Jaron 'Boots' Ennis has discovered a couple of ways to navigate his way through the fog. Sometimes he will pound the roads. 'If I need to clear my mind, I go running,' Ennis says. Sometimes he will hit the studio.  Rapping has become a refuge over the past 12 months, as the welterweight has waited and waited. Boxing's warped logic means that Ennis became the IBF welterweight champion in the last year. Even without fighting. Even while his career stalled. The unbeaten American, one of the sport's most exciting talents, returns to the ring on Saturday night. His first title defense - against David Avanesyan comes more than a year after his last outing.

Travis Kelce dedicates karaoke win to Taylor Swift as fans go wild for his cringeworthy

Travis Kelce produced a performance Taylor Swift would have been proud of to prevail in a Lake Tahoe karaoke competition on Thursday night. And after being crowned the winner, Kelce made sure to dedicate the victory to his pop-megastar girlfriend. Both Travis and his brother Jason are in Lake Tahoe, Nevada, this week for the American Century Championship - a golf tournament where a host of athletes and celebrities compete on the course to raise money for charity.

The Spaniard dropped the first set on a tie-break but looked unruffled thereafter and eased himself through with a 6-7, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 win with one of Novak Djokovic or Lorenzo Musetti in wait.

The defending champion in the men's singles tournament booked his place in Sunday's final on Friday with a 3-1 win over Daniil Medvedev, and could be set to play in a rematch of last year's final.

Lionel Messi's wife mocked for 'posting squat videos to strangers on the internet'

Lionel Messi's wife Antonela Roccuzzo has been mocked online after sharing a video of herself performing squats in the gym. Roccuzzo, who married childhood sweetheart Messi back in 2017, recorded a clip of her 'squats and hip thrust day' in Miami and controversially chose to post it on Instagram. The Argentina and Inter Miami WAG was quickly trolled by fans on social media, with one writing: ' Messi 's wife got bored and felt the need to record her gym session. 'The need for online attention is becoming a serious issue. Smh'.

According to a report in France, former Paris Saint-Germain striker Mbappe is keen to use some of his wealth to invest in a professional football club at the tender age of 25.

The Football Association is guaranteed to receive at least £20.36m, maybe more, in prize money from UEFA based on England's performance at Euro 2024.But how will the FA distribute this money?

ESPN under fire for cutting to Damar Hamlin after death comment during the ESPYs

ESPN raised eyebrows during Thursday's ESPY Award broadcast by cutting to a shot of cardiac-arrest survivor Damar Hamlin as former New Orleans Saints safety Steve Gleason discussed his life-and-death battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Hamlin, a 26-year-old Buffalo Bills safety, famously collapsed on the field in Cincinnati after tackling Bengals safety Tee Higgins on January 3, 2023. Higgins required immediate treatment on the turf, where paramedics were able to restore his heartbeat before rushing him to a nearby hospital. Doctors ultimately determined that Hamlin fell victim to commotio cordis - a rare condition in which cardiac rhythm is disrupted by a blow to the chest. Hamlin has since returned to the field, but to many, remains a symbol of the dangers of tackle football.

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