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Bodybuilder Jodi Vance died last week after suffering a fatal heart attack. The rising star was attending the Arnold Sports Festival in Ohio.

She was only 20 years old.

Vance, who was also a coach, wasn't competing in Columbus, but instead was there to support athletes under her tutelage.

"Her heart stopped due to complications of severe dehydration. Despite all efforts by the hospital, they were unable to revive her," Vance's family wrote on social media.

Kevin DiCicco, the man who owned Buddy -- star of the popular "Air Bud" movies -- and helped create the film series, is being treated by medical professionals as he battles a severe bout of pneumonia that landed him in the hospital ... TMZ has learned.

Kevin tells TMZ ... he contracted severe pneumonia two weeks ago and has been hospitalized in San Diego. He tells us the pneumonia is bad and he's currently being treated with an arsenal of antibiotics.

Kevin -- who found future dog-actor Buddy near his Yosemite cabin and took him in back in the day -- tells us amid his hospitalization for pneumonia ... he's still battling chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which he believes he got from his use of medical marijuana.

Eagles general manager Howie Roseman says winning the Super Bowl is a lot like bumpin' uglies ... admitting now that he's won a second title, he can finally enjoy the experience.

The Philly executive vice prez made the R-rated comparison on the "McShay Show" this week ... when he opened up on what has been going on in his head following his team's dominating victory over the Kansas City Chiefs.

Roseman said the organization's first title in 2017 was like losing the V card -- the "quality" of the win doesn't mean nearly as much as the fact it even happened in the first place.

Jon Stewart just explained the geopolitical landscape and America's role in it after the now-infamous Zelensky/Trump showdown in the Oval Office Friday ... comparing it to a wrestling event that also shook the world this weekend.

In Monday night’s episode of "The Daily Show," Jon explained the whole metaphorical ordeal -- Cody Rhodes is Volodymyr Zelensky, The Rock is Vladimir Putin, and John Cena is America.

In Jon’s interpretation of events ... Cody (Zelensky) went to the White House to meet with John Cena (America) to take on the person "demanding his soul," The Rock (Putin). To everyone’s surprise, especially Cody's … Cena had experienced a change of heart, and no longer had Cody's back. As Cody embraced Cena, The Rock gave Cena the throat-cut signal ... and Cena delivered a cheap shot to Cody's groin, then pummeled him on the ground in a dramatic "heel turn."

Angel Reese doused Kevin Durant dating rumors back in September ... but the NBA superstar might have just reignited them with a sly pregame comment over the weekend.

In the leadup to the Phoenix vs. Minnesota game in Arizona on Sunday, Suns players were asked to shout out their favorite female athlete of all-time to honor the start of Women's Empowerment Month.

Most of the guys went the chalk route -- choosing legends like Diana Taurasi and Serena Williams. Others showed love to their college's alumni ... while Grayson Allen picked his wife, former pro soccer player Morgan Reid Allen.

Politics ain't the only thing Johnny Damon and Donald Trump agree on ... the former MLB star tells TMZ Sports POTUS is right when it comes to Pete Rose's Hall of Fame candidacy as well.

Trump took to his Truth Social page on Friday night to demand MLB "get off its fat, lazy ass" and put Rose into Cooperstown ... and when we spoke with Damon about the opinion on Monday, he told us he concurred.

The ex-Red Sox outfielder -- who actually served on the President's Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition during Trump's first term in D.C. -- said the game's climate has changed so much since Rose was first given a perma-ban for gambling on baseball that he now thinks it's about time to get the MLB's Hit King into the HOF.

John Cena left the world stunned Saturday night when he turned heel on Cody Rhodes and aligned himself with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson ... and now the shocking moment is getting the trading card treatment from Topps!

The popular collectibles company dropped a first look at the new card -- set to appear in a lucky fan's pack later this week -- which captures the moment Cena turned on Rhodes, nailing him in the nuts ... before he used his watch as a weapon!

The card also contains Cena's John Hancock, along with the caption ... "Vicious turn stuns the world."

The hits keep coming for Dallas Mavericks fans ... just a couple weeks after the org. shockingly traded away superstar Luka Doncic, it revealed its now jacking up its ticket prices too.

The Mavs said in a statement Monday because of "ongoing investments in the team and fan engagement" ... they're raising prices for 2025-26 season tickets by about 8.5 percent.

The team insisted fans will still be getting a deal if they purchase the tix instead of going to the secondary market -- claiming Mavs supporters can save up to 23 percent by locking in for the long haul.

NFL offensive lineman Ben Cleveland filed to divorce his wife a little over two weeks after he was arrested for DUI, TMZ Sports has learned.

Court records we obtained show the Baltimore Ravens guard submitted the docs in Baldwin County, Ga. on Feb. 28 ... just 16 days after he was thrown behind bars following claims he had been drinking and driving in the same county.

The docs make no mention of the arrest ... Cleveland stated in them that he was seeking to split from Kaitlyn Terrell Cleveland "because of adultery."

It's World Tennis Day and we're celebrating by serving up some hot shots of some famous hotties wielding racquets.

Genie Bouchard, Winnie Harlow and Livvy Dunne are leading the way ... they're all aces in our book.

On the reality TV front, we've got tennis looks from "Too Hot To Handle" star Georgia Hassarati, plus Liberty Poole from "Love Island."

Serena Williams continues to keep herself busy during her post-playing days ... the tennis GOAT is joining the Toronto Tempo ownership group ahead of the new WNBA franchise's inaugural season!

The Tempo made the announcement Monday morning, posting video to social media showing Williams bouncing a tennis ball ... which ultimately turns into a WNBA ball, with the text "New Court, New Game."

The new org also issued a press release ... describing her role with the team, saying the 23x Grand Slam winner will help bring the Tempo "to life visually."

Pat McAfee wants to make peace with the folks up North ... explaining why he trashed the hell outta Canada after fans booed the "Star-Spangled Banner" at WWE this weekend -- while hoping to put the drama behind him.

The former Indianapolis Colts punter addressed Saturday's outburst at "Elimination Chamber" on the "Pat McAfee Show" ... saying he has so much pride in America, he instantly went into defense mode when folks in the Rogers Centre in Toronto jeered during the national anthem.

As we previously reported, McAfee called Canada "terrible" ... adding it "sucks" the spectators started off the big night on such a sour note.

Livvy Dunne had a blast at some Mardi Gras festivities over the weekend -- stunning in a pair of breathtaking outfits ... while telling her followers she "earned" some beads!!

The LSU star gymnast worked as the Grand Marshal in the Krewe of Endymion parade on Saturday night in New Orleans ... and looked incredible in a tight dress adorned with a flowery green shawl.

She tossed out beads to throngs of people, chilled with Katy Perry, and described the evening as "one of the most fun nights of my life!"

Boxer Gervonta "Tank" Davis blamed blinding hair grease for his recent draw decision against Lamont Roach ... but several onlookers are blaming his hype men Jim Jones and Juelz Santana for dooming him from the start!!!

Tank voluntarily took a knee during the 9th round while avoiding a KO ruling, and later told the crowd his hairstylist went crazy with the goop, drawing skeptical boos from the crowd.

On Monday, Cam'ron and Mase roasted Gervonta's choice of entertainment in Jim and Juelz, who walked the still-undefeated WBA lightweight champ performing their track "Crunk Muzik."

Shane Gillis had some familiar faces in the crowd for "Saturday Night Live" this weekend ... as San Francisco 49ers stars Christian McCaffrey, George Kittle and Kyle Juszczyk were present for his hosting gig.

Kittle posted the trio's NYC adventure to his Instagram page on Sunday night ... sharing some behind-the-scenes flicks from Studio 8H -- including a selfie with Mike Myers, who played Elon Musk in the episode.

The group also posed together for a picture on the iconic stage ... and despite Shane rocking a Philadelphia Eagles hat -- who beat the 49ers in the 2023 NFC Championship game -- the guys were all smiles.

Music and Hollywood collided in the most epic way, with Beyoncé and Jay-Z throwing their legendary Oscars after-party -- and, of course, the A-list crowd didn't disappoint.

The party lit up L.A.'s Chateau Marmont Sunday night, with Tina Knowles serving family glam, Keke Palmer making a fierce entrance, and Timothée Chalamet brushing off his Oscar loss -- though with Kylie Jenner by his side, he was still winning.

Vin Diesel was suited, booted, and revved up -- fast and furiously making his way into the star-studded soirée to party with Taraji P. Henson, Karrueche Tran, and more.