Kings' Domantas Sabonis Here's How I'd Fix NBA All-Star Game!!!

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Damontas Sabonis has an idea to clam up all the haters of the NBA's All-Star Game ... just go back to East vs. West!!

The Sacramento Kings center told TMZ Sports out at LAX on Wednesday that if the backlash to Sunday night's iteration of the Association's midseason showcase causes Adam Silver to hit the drawing board again ... the commissioner should consider returning the game to its old conference vs. conference ways.

Sabonis, though, was one of the few who didn't seem to mind the new mini-tournament format ... explaining to us he thinks "it's fine how it is."

Ex-NFL's Chris Kluwe Anti-MAGA Rant At Council Meeting ... Arrested By Police

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Former Minnesota Vikings punter Chris Kluwe was arrested and carried out of a city council meeting after becoming disruptive during an anti-MAGA rant!

Kluwe, who played for the Vikings from 2005 to 2012, showed up to the meeting in Huntington Beach ... where he absolutely unloaded on Donald Trump supporters.

Despite many people seemingly not agreeing with the 43-year-old former pro athlete, we're in America, not Germany, and you're allowed to criticize politicians.

Kayla Nicole Super Sexy Ad For Rihanna's Fenty ... No Umbrella Needed

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Kayla Nicole knows how to sell hair products -- exchanging her clothes for a bikini and getting drenched in water for a jaw-dropping ad with Rihanna's Fenty Hair line.

The influencer/model/Travis Kelce's ex shared the clip on her social media page on Wednesday afternoon ... and it's quite the marketing tactic.

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The 33-year-old understood the assignment and immediately attracted the attention of her followers -- including Cameron Brink, who let out a "Sheeshhhh!!!!!😍" in the comments.

Artem Chigvintsev Domestic Violence Arrest Ruined Me ... D.A. Couldn't Charge Me!!!

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Artem Chigvintsev says getting arrested for domestic violence "completely ruined" his life ... and, it's especially unfair 'cause the district attorney couldn't even charge him, he says.

The professional dancer talked about the incident on the "Glamorous Grind" podcast Tuesday ... and, he says that any way you cut it, his life was ruined by the arrest.

According to AC, he doubled down on what prosecutors decided back in September -- no criminal charges. Artem reiterated the Napa County D.A. found nothing they could charge him with ... but by then, the damage was already done.

As we've reported, Artem said his bank account took a huge hit -- losing $100,000 in income after the arrest due to lost dancing gigs.

Artem and Nikki Bella, who met as partners on "Dancing with the Stars" in 2017, were able to hammer out a divorce settlement after going to mediation last November -- a few months after Nikki filed for divorce following his DV arrest in August.

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When asked on the podcast why he didn't take things to trial to clear his name, Artem explained he just wanted everything to be over, move on emotionally and financially, and get back to living his life.

Looks like both Artem and Nikki have officially put the challenging chapter behind them.

UNLV's Ben Christman Suffered Chest Pains During Practice Day Before Death

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UNLV football player Ben Christman experienced chest pains during practice the day before his tragic death ... this according to new docs obtained by TMZ Sports.

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police say an officer was dispatched to Christman's off-campus apartment shortly after 10 AM on Feb. 11 ... after receiving a 911 call from a teammate who found the offensive lineman lying on his back, foaming at the mouth and with purple fingers.

The caller and another player were administering CPR when the officer arrived ... who then determined 21-year-old Christman had been dead for "a few hours" due to the coloration on his right arm.

Hailee Steinfeld Josh Allen's The 'Man Of My Dreams' ... And The Buffalo Bills Own The AFC East!!!

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If Hailee Steinfeld wasn't already the queen of Bills Mafia ... someone better get her a crown now -- 'cause she just roasted Buffalo's biggest rivals!!

Josh Allen's fiancée fired off the savage burn during a game of "Truth or Wear" with Who What Wear on Wednesday ... after she was asked to take a "football IQ quiz."

Part of the test required her to list off everyone in the Bills' AFC East division ... but rather than go through the Patriots, Dolphins and Jets by name -- she went a route Buffalo fans will adore.

LaVar Ball Foot Amputated After Health Issue

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LaVar Ball -- the father of basketball stars Lonzo, LiAngelo and LaMelo Ball -- had his foot amputated after suffering a serious medical issue, TMZ Sports has learned.

We're told the Ball family patriarch underwent a recent procedure to have his right foot removed ... but despite it all, he is in great spirits and doing well.

LaVar made a name for himself with his grandiose plans for his sons -- he created the Big Baller Brand, which developed signature shoes for all three hoopers.

Cardi B Leaves $200 Tip On Family Outing ... Left the Boys at Home!!!

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Cardi B's voluptuous Valentine's Day with NFL star Stefon Diggs didn't disrupt the rap queen's scheduled family time -- on the contrary, she hosted a grand feast that made her server's night!!!

Sources tell TMZ Hip Hop Cardi rolled up with a large crew to White Horse Tavern, one of the oldest pubs in Manhattan's West Village. It's a living artifact -- established in 1880!!!

We're told Cardi's bunch was about 10 people, including kids, in what looked to be her grandpa, cousins, and relatives ... no sightings of Offset, or her new football flame, though.

Ex-MLB Star Paul Lo Duca Involved In 'Bad Accident' ... Sustained 'Multiple Fractures'

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Ex-MLB star Paul Lo Duca just revealed he was in a bad accident recently ... one that left him with several broken bones.

The former Mets catcher shared the health update on his X page on Wednesday morning ... explaining to his 70,000 followers the incident happened as he was making his way back home to New York from Oaklawn.

He did not get into specifics of the matter ... though he did say his injuries were so bad, "I was not able to eat for the first couple weeks."

Mac McClung I'm At Peace With Dunk Contest ... But 'Never Say Never!!!'

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Mac McClung says he'd be perfectly content with never suiting up in the NBA dunk contest ever again ... but won't entirely slam the door on the possibility of another title defense -- telling TMZ Sports he's keeping his options open.

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We caught up with the 26-year-old as he was working an honorary shift at Raising Cane's in Orlando on Wednesday ... and asked all about his future in the annual competition.

While he is at peace with his potential retirement from the event, he said it's been hard to ignore the outcry from fans hoping to see him run it back.

Kim Zolciak Kroy Needs Psychological Evaluation ... Signs Point to CTE!!!

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Kim Zolciak says her estranged husband needs psychological help ... and is asking a court to appoint medical professionals to evaluate Kroy to see if he has CTE.

The reality television star filed the document in family court Tuesday ... claiming she believes Kroy is suffering from the effects of chronic traumatic encephalopathy -- better known as CTE, a cognitive disease sustained by many former NFL players.

Zolciak claims Kroy -- who played football in the NFL for 8 years -- regularly devolves into profanity-laced outbursts about her in the presence of their four minor children ... and has even used physical violence against her. She's also accusing him of "extreme sexual promiscuity."

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Aaron Gordon My All-Star Dunks ... Better Than Vince Carter's!!!

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Vince Carter is the undisputed king of the NBA Slam Dunk Contest ... but there's one guy who believes he actually deserves the crown without ever winning the competition -- Aaron Gordon.

The Denver Nuggets forward was asked for his take on the contest's history during his appearance on "Run It Back" on FanDuel TV ... which comes on the heels of the league paying tribute to the 25th anniversary of Vinsanity's historic outing.

Gordon's incredible 2016 duel with Zach LaVine was also mentioned frequently ... and when Michelle Beadle asked where their showdown ranked among the best, he stated he felt it surpassed the 2000 competition.

Tennis Star Emma Raducanu 'Fixated' Fan Attends Match ... Causes Emotional Breakdown

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Tennis star Emma Raducanu had to pause her match Tuesday ... after she had an emotional breakdown over a fan's alleged disturbing behavior.

The bizarre scene unfolded during the 22-year-old's tilt with Karolina Muchova out at the Dubai Championships.

Raducanu had started off the showdown just fine, but after a few minutes on the court, she called for a timeout, began crying ... and then walked over to the chair ump.

Mahomes, Kelce, Burrow Seven Charged In Burglary Sting ... More Than $2 Million In Goods Stolen

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Seven Chilean nationals believed to be behind the Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and Joe Burrow burglaries have been charged ... and they're accused of taking more than $2 million in valuables from several big-name athletes' homes.

The feds unsealed a criminal complaint this week ... which names alleged South American theft group members Pablo Cartes, Ignacio Cartes, Bastian Freraut, Jordan Sanchez, Bastian Morales, Alexander Chavez and Sergio Cabello as defendants.

The members are charged with conspiracy to commit interstate transportation of stolen property ... and face a maximum penalty of 10 years behind bars.

Zach Bryan Heated Argument in West Village Bar ... 'Gayest Thing I've Ever Heard'

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So, Zach Bryan walks into a bar … okay, maybe you’ve heard this joke before, but a new video obtained by TMZ shows the country superstar delivering a punchline we didn't expect.

Here’s the deal -- The “I Remember Everything” singer was at a bar Monday night in NYC's West Village, where he was invited to play pool with some other patrons ... but things got heated, and it was all captured on Ray-Ban Meta glasses.

Zach and his crew ran into the group around midnight, and after playing about 3 rounds of pool -- all of which Zach lost -- things start to get testy.

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Shohei Ohtani Parallel Parking Sho Is Hard!!!

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The world has finally found something Shohei Ohtani is mediocre at ... parallel parking!!

Check out video TMZ Sports obtained of the Dodgers superstar trying to land his Porsche tight to a curb on Monday night -- it's quite the show.

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The Los Angeles pitcher and designated hitter was on his way to attend an eating contest with some of his teammates at a Buffalo Wild Wings in Glendale, Ariz. ... but it took him around a minute to get his ride into a space near the establishment.