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Kamaru Usman has lost three fights in a row ... but Joaquin Buckley, the man fighting the former champ Saturday night in the main event of UFC Fight Night, tells TMZ Sports that doesn't even begin to tell the full story!

In fact, not only does Buckley NOT believe Usman's washed ... he actually feels that on paper, this is the toughest test of his career -- and that's coming from a guy who has fought and defeated Colby Covington, Stephen "Wonderboy" Thompson, and Vicente Luque!

We spoke with 31-year-old Joaquin -- the number 7th-ranked UFC welterweight -- ahead of his scrap with Usman.

The U.S. Open is going down this weekend at the Oakmont Country Club, and even though there will only be one winner, all these golfers will still go home with something special -- their stunning wives/girlfriends!!

For example ... Dustin Johnson will jet out of Oakmont, Penn. with his wife, Paulina Gretzky (the daughter of NHL legend Wayne Gretzky), who's been holdin' it down for the star since 2013.

Brooks Koepka, meanwhile, will have the opportunity for some post-tourney love from his Sports Illustrated model wife, Jena Sims, who gave birth to their son, Crew, in 2023.

Caitlyn Jenner is safe in Tel Aviv after traveling there for a huge Pride parade, according to event organizers in the city ... though missiles are still raining down on the city.

The reality star and former Olympian shared a picture Friday afternoon capturing the streaks of missiles in the night sky ... with smoke rising up from the city and flashes of light ballooning across the horizon.

She captioned the post, "A ‘quiet’ night in Tel Aviv. There is not a place I’d rather be, than with the brave people of Israel. God, please continue to shield and protect us."

The man who Antonio Brown allegedly tried to kill in a shooting last month says the dispute that led to the gunfire was sparked by a remark about money.

Zül-Qarnain Nantambu joined Charles and Elex on "TMZ Live" on Friday and explained he and Brown had big beef long before their differences turned physical outside of a celebrity boxing event back on May 16.

Nantambu alleged that a few years ago, when they were both in Dubai for a Floyd Mayweather fight, Brown stole some jewelry from him. Nantambu said the incident actually resulted in a lawsuit, which he claims ended in a judgment against the former NFL star.

Iranian athlete Parsa Mansour was killed in the Israeli strikes in Tehran on Friday ... with reports stating he was returning home from a training session when the attack broke out.

The Iranian Tennis Federation announced the death on Instagram ... saying Mansour was among the casualties after the launch of Israel's "Operation Rising Lion," an unprecedented series of airstrikes targeting Iran and its military infrastructure and leadership and nuclear sites.

Mansour, who was leaving practice, was killed by the strikes along with other military commanders, scientists and civilians, the org. stated.

Antonio Brown doesn't seem to be sweating his arrest warrant ... the former NFL superstar just posted a video of him grinning ear to ear while on a bike ride.

The ex-Steelers wideout shared the footage on his Instagram page Friday afternoon ... appearing to show he's not worried about the felony charge he's now facing in Florida.

Brown can be seen in the clip pedaling a two-wheeler, all with a huge smile on his face.

Taylor Swift just made some real magic offstage -- swinging by a children’s hospital in Florida to surprise fans and totally make their day.

A few clips are making the rounds showing Taylor all smiles in a cute dress, lighting up Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital on Friday -- hugging staff, chatting with patients, and sending the vibes sky-high.

Taylor was a total ray of sunshine -- taking her time, making the rounds, smiling ear to ear, and snapping pics with patients who clearly needed the boost.

Authorities putting out a warrant for Antonio Brown's arrest caught Adin Ross off guard ... with the streamer giving a live reaction to the news right on camera.

The folks watching Ross on Kick were flooding his chat with the AB news on Thursday ... and it got to the point where he had to start asking questions about its legitimacy.

N3on -- the other guy he was streaming with -- confirmed it was the real deal and assured him he had nothing to worry about ... but Ross still wanted his phone so he could contact his legal counsel.

Championship genes run in the Lesnar family ... 'cause Brock's daughter, Mya, just added some more hardware to the family trophy case -- winning the 2025 NCAA Division I shot put title!!

Brock's oldest child was in Eugene, Oregon, for the Outdoor Track and Field Championships this week ... with Mya representing Colorado State.

Already being tapped as the favorite to take home the gold, the senior beat out the competition with a throw of 19.01m. The next closest was a thrower from Illinois ... who finished second with a throw of 18.85m.

MMA legend BJ Penn has been arrested again.

According to the Hawaii Police Department, Penn was taken into custody on Thursday morning over allegations he violated a temporary restraining order.

Penn was transported to a Hilo-area jail and processed ... before he was released on $3,000 bond. Cops say he's now due in court for a hearing on the matter later Friday.

Antonio Brown is wanted in Florida, after cops say he stole a security guard's gun and tried to kill a man outside of a celebrity boxing match last month.

TMZ Sports has obtained the arrest warrant that was issued this week for Brown ... and in it, there all kinds of troubling allegations against the former NFL superstar.

According to the document, Brown and Zül-Qarnaįn Nantambu were seen on surveillance video getting into an argument near Adin Ross' May 16 Brand Risk event in Miami, before Brown could be seen hitting Nantambu with "a closed fist."

Donna Kelce's 15 minutes of fame ain't up yet -- Travis and Jason's mom is taking a stab at reality television by joining the cast of "Traitors."

Peacock revealed the 23 famous contestants slated to compete in season four of the hit show on Friday ... and Mama Kelce is right at the top of the list.

Outside of the mother of two future Hall of Famers, there are plenty of other sports figures getting in on the fun -- Olympians Johnny Weir and Tara Lipinski and ex-NFLer/"Bachelor" star Colton Underwood.

Wayne Gretzky may not have a membership to the Pink Pony Club ... but the hockey legend certainly has some Swiftie in him -- 'cause the Great One was spotted chopping it up with Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce during Thursday night's Stanley Cup Final!

Cameras caught Gretzky hanging out in the couple's box as they soaked in the Game 4 action between the Edmonton Oilers and the Florida Panthers ... and while we don't know what they were chatting about, it's hard to imagine they didn't pick his brain on the matchup at some point.

Tay's presence at Amerant Bank Arena was also a talking point on TNT's intermission show ... when Gretzky joked that while he might have no idea who Chappell Roan was until a week ago -- that ain't the case with the Kansas City Chiefs superstar's girlfriend.

While Aaron Rodgers' forever partner still remains a mystery, one thing about his relationship is clear ... he loves showing off his wedding ring.

The new Steelers quarterback returned to California on Thursday from his Pittsburgh workouts ... and he wasn't shy about flashing his shiny, new, black band.

As photogs snapped pics of him leaving LAX in Los Angeles, he kept his left hand in clear view of the camera lenses.

Hall of Famer Barry Sanders is opening up on the health scare he experienced last year ... revealing he suffered a heart attack while on a recruiting visit with his son.

The 56-year-old Detroit Lions legend detailed the incident in an interview with CBS Sports ... saying he initially thought he was just dealing with some heartburn during the June 2024 trip -- but the feeling continued.

Sanders explained he left his son's visit and went to the emergency room ... and after undergoing tests and a heart catheter procedure, it was determined he did, in fact, suffer a heart attack.