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Rex Culpepper -- a former Syracuse quarterback and the son of NFL player Brad Culpepper -- died over the weekend. He was just 28 years old.

According to local outlets, Culpepper passed away from injuries he sustained in a dirt bike accident in Georgia on Saturday.

Rex was a star athlete in high school ... becoming a top recruit at Plant. He went on to play at Syracuse as a quarterback and tight end ... throwing for over 1,500 yards and 11 touchdowns.

Mark Gastineau just took an L in his battle against ESPN over a recorded interaction with Brett Favre ... as TMZ Sports has learned a judge dismissed his lawsuit with prejudice.

The former Jets star's issue stems from a "30 for 30" documentary titled "The New York Sack Exchange" ... which showed him confronting Favre at a sports show in November 2023 over a sack he gave up to Michael Strahan 21 years prior to break the single-season record, which Gastineau owned at the time.

He felt the clip was edited to make it more aggressive than it really was ... and the network "intentionally and maliciously" did not include the part where they shook hands -- resulting in "ridicule, scorn and contempt" directed at him on social media.

Here's "The Sandlot" star Marty York getting into a physical altercation with another man outside a Hollywood hot spot ... Marty throws a couple of punches, takes a couple to the face, and rips his shirt off ... and it's all on video.

TMZ obtained footage showing Marty fighting with a large, muscular man Saturday outside the Warwick nightclub on Sunset Boulevard ... the brawl starts on the sidewalk outside the venue, then spills into a nearby parking garage.

Marty takes his shirt off as they box in between a bunch of parked cars ... and it looks like both men are pretty wobbly ... Marty's opponent even falls to the ground after throwing a flurry of punches.

Lou Holtz built a legendary football résumé -- but according to his son, what mattered most was the impact he had on people.

That was the message Skip Holtz delivered Monday, delivering an emotional eulogy for his father during the Mass of Christian Burial at Notre Dame's Basilica of the Sacred Heart.

Standing before hundreds of former players, coaches and family members, Skip told mourners his dad wasn’t defined by championships or wins -- even though he had plenty of both.

“Yes, he was successful,” Skip said. “But most of all, he was incredibly significant, and he changed people’s lives for the better.”

Lewis Hamilton just publicly acknowledged his Kim Kardashian romance for the first time ... and while he didn't actually use any words -- an emoji says a thousand in this case.

The Ferrari superstar showed love under Kim's recent Instagram post ... which put her stunning Oscars party look on full display.

Kim rocked a sparkling gold Gucci dress for night of fun ... and lo and behold, Sir Lewis popped up in the comment section with a flirty, heart-eyed smiley face to show his approval.

If Italy needed any more motivation to win their World Baseball Classic semifinal matchup with Venezuela ... here's a stunning model wearing nothing but lingerie and a jersey to show support for her home country's team ahead of Monday's crucial game!!

The folks at Eats are capitalizing on all the action going down in the tournament ... and they joined forces with Ines Trocchia to pay tribute to Italy and their epic home run celebration.

The clip is really well done -- Ines takes several sips from a cup as she salutes the team ... and even kisses a baseball for good measure. It's a bit too sexy to share on our site -- but here's the link. You're welcome in advance.

The Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano card just added some serious star power ... 'cause Jake Paul's Most Valuable Promotions just announced that Nate Diaz is returning to the cage for a fight against Mike Perry!

MVP shared the news Monday morning, revealing Perry and Diaz will face off in a five-round fight on May 16, joining a lineup that also features former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou.

"Glad to be back in action. It’s time,” Diaz said in a press release. “Don’t forget where this all came from. I got plans on doing a lot more in the next 10 years, no matter where it is. Time to set the bar again, so get ready for a new takeover again and again until the end of time.”

Joe Burrow hit up a swanky Oscars party, and it looks like he's got some leading ladies of his own ... because he left the gathering with a trio of hotties ... Alix Earle, Stassie Karanikolaou, and Tate McRae.

Check out these photos of the Cincinnati Bengals star QB Sunday night at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art ... Alix, Stassie and Tate were by his side as they piled into an SUV and left the joint.

Joe burrowed his face in his hand as he rode shotgun ... while the trio of babes grinned from the back seat. Chin up, Joe, that's quite the entourage you've got there!!!

Shohei Ohtani is taking the blame after Team Japan’s shocking exit from the World Baseball Classic … posting an emotional message to fans apologizing for falling short.

The Japanese superstar shared the note on Instagram after Japan’s title defense came to an abrupt end ... thanking supporters for backing the team -- while admitting he feels responsible for the disappointing finish.

“To all the fans, thank you for your support,” Ohtani wrote. “Your cheers pushed us forward every single day. We couldn’t reach the result we hoped for, and I strongly feel my own shortcomings.”

Japan entered as the defending champs after winning the 2023 WBC … when Ohtani famously struck out Mike Trout in the championship game to seal the title and take home MVP honors.

2:59 PM PT -- The school just released a statement on the arrest ... saying it is aware of the allegations and getting more information -- but Holloway has been booted from campus pending further investigation.

Not the kind of March Madness Alabama was hoping for ... star Crimson Tide player Aden Holloway was arrested and charged with first-degree possession of marijuana ahead of the NCAA Tournament ... after officials say there was more than a pound of weed in his home.

Tuscaloosa police tell TMZ Sports, agents with the West Alabama Narcotics Task Force conducted a search at a home on Monday ... and more than a pound of marijuana, paraphernalia and cash were recovered.

The 21-year-old junior was arrested and charged with first-degree possession of marijuana and failure to affix a tax stamp -- both felonies.

Donna Kelce is dealing with the chaos of home improvement ... the window guys have shown up to her Florida home to replace various windows ... and we have the details.

NewSouth Window Solutions believes it's found a solution to Donna's old, semi-sealed windows -- they showed up with bright, shiny 4-panel windows. We're told they are NOT tinted -- somewhat shocking given the Orlando heat -- but they are double-paned.

The installer gingerly removed the existing windows and, at the time of this post, was beginning to install the new ones. And we got a good look at Donna herself surveying the process!

We checked Yelp ... the company has 26 reviews and 2 1/2 stars.

As we reported, Donna will replace 9 windows total. We don't know the status of the 6 doors she plans on replacing.

The Kansas City Chiefs are getting a new quarterback as Patrick Mahomes recovers from his season-ending injury -- Justin Fields from the New York Jets.

News of the transaction broke on Monday, with the Jets reportedly giving up their signal-caller to the Chiefs in exchange for a 2027 sixth-round pick, pending a physical to make it official.

This move comes as Mahomes rehabs the brutal knee injury he suffered against the Los Angeles Chargers on December 14, 2025.

TMZ Sports has obtained the 911 call made after wrestling referee Dallas Edwards suffered a medical emergency in the ring during an Ohio Valley Wrestling match last Thursday ... and you can hear the panic in the voice of the caller as he desperately attempts to get help.

During the call, which occurred approximately 2-3 minutes after Edwards hit his head on the mat, the caller tells the operator the man needs help "right now."

As the call progressed, Edwards began to move, which was an encouraging sign ... but there was still great concern over his well-being. While people at the venue waited for help to arrive, multiple people jumped in to assist Edwards.

USC just landed one of the most electric recruits in the country ... and Honor Fa'alave-Johnson says Trojan fans should expect a do-it-all star who isn’t afraid to play both sides of the ball.

The five-star safety and top-ranked California prospect in the 2027 class committed to the USC Trojans football over powerhouse programs like Oregon, Texas and LSU over the weekend … and the San Diego standout tells TMZ Sports the Trojans’ staff -- led by Lincoln Riley -- made it clear he was a priority.

“The coaching staff definitely played a big part,” Fa'alave-Johnson said. “They had a plan for me and I really trust them.”

But the real intrigue? The Cathedral Catholic phenom isn’t planning to be just a defensive back in college.

Team USA is heading to the World Baseball Classic final … and Derek Jeter says the controversial ending is exactly why baseball may need to change how these moments are handled.

The Americans beat the Dominican Republic 2–1 Sunday night, but the semifinal ended with a debated called strike three from closer Mason Miller to Dominican shortstop Geraldo Perdomo -- with the tying run standing on third base.

Perdomo watched the pitch sail low -- seemingly thinking he had drawn a walk -- but home-plate umpire Cory Blaser rang him up to end the game instantly. Replays appeared to show the pitch below the strike zone, sparking immediate debate.

Jeter, who was on the FOX postgame show, suggested the moment highlights why the tournament may eventually adopt an automated challenge system.