Saquon Barkley Defends Donald Trump Visit 'I Respect The Office'

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Saquon Barkley is addressing the backlash he's received for hangin' with Donald Trump on Sunday ahead of the Eagles' White House visit on Monday, making it clear he respects anyone who holds the office of the President!

The Philadelphia Eagles star running back was spotted with POTUS this weekend, playing golf at his club in Bedminster, chitchatting at lunch, and even flying on Marine One -- the presidential chopper -- with Trump.

47 even joked he wanted to race Barkley, but decided not to. Smart!

Kevin Love Mourns Dad's Death ... 'My First Hero'

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Kevin Love shared the heartbreaking news of his dad's death with an emotional goodbye on Sunday ... saying he was "so proud to be" former NBA player Stan Love's son.

The 36-year-old Miami Heat forward -- who has spent time away from the team due to personal reasons -- said his dad "fought for a long time," and although it was painful to watch him "deteriorate" in his final days ... he still viewed him as his a "Giant," his "Protector," and his "first Hero."

"Your only wish was to be at home surrounded by your family when you took your dying breath," Kevin said. "That breath came. And now it’s time to rest."

Travis Kelce Not Your Dragon Either, Ryan ... Hits Unfollow!!!

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Taylor Swift’s drama with Blake Lively seems to be heating up -- and Travis Kelce’s riding hard for his girl, hitting unfollow on the actress' hubby Ryan Reynolds' IG.

When you search for Travis, his name’s nowhere to be found on Ryan's IG. Not sure when Travis smashed that unfollow button, but it’s pretty fresh -- and for what it’s worth, Ryan’s still following him.

FYI, Blake’s still got Taylor on her list, but not Travis. As for Taylor, she’s following literally no one at all.

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Cleveland Guardians Apologize To Jarren Duran ... Over Fan Incident

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The Cleveland Guardians are apologizing to Boston Red Sox star Jarren Duran following a heated confrontation with a fan at the ballpark on Sunday ... after the spectator reportedly heckled him over his past suicide attempt.

The scene unfolded during the seventh inning of the matchup ... when Duran needed to be held back by umpires and other members of the Red Sox. According to Will Middlebrooks, the fan allegedly told Duran he "should have killed himself when he had the chance."

Shortly after the final out, Cleveland released a statement ... saying it identified the fan in question and was working with the league on potential next steps.

Boxer Floyd Diaz Arrested For Driving Stolen Car, Possessing Gun ... In Las Vegas

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Floyd Diaz, an undefeated boxer, was arrested in Sin City last week ... after Las Vegas Metro cops pulled the pugilist over while driving a stolen vehicle, TMZ Sports has learned.

During the stop, LVMPD also found the 21-year-old boxer was carrying a firearm he was not legally allowed to possess.

Diaz was initially stopped after a patrol unit received a LoJack alert indicating the vehicle was stolen.

Shedeur Sanders Son Of Falcons DC Made Prank Call ... Begs for Forgiveness

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The Shedeur Sanders draft day prank call mystery has officially been solved ... with the son of Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich admitting he was the person behind the cruel joke, calling it a "tremendous mistake."

Jax Ulbrich, the college sophomore son of the former NY Jets interim head coach, fessed up Sunday afternoon in a social media post.

"On Friday night I made a tremendous mistake. Shedeur, what I did was completely inexcusable, embarrassing, and shameful. I'm so sorry I took away from your moment, it was selfish and childish. I could never imagine getting ready to celebrate one of the greatest moments of your life and I made a terrible mistake and messed with that moment," Jax wrote on Instagram.

Bill Belichick GF Shuts Down Relationship Question ... 'We're Not Talking About This'

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Bill Belichick's girlfriend doesn't want to field questions about their relationship ... and, she's not letting him take them either -- 'cause she awkwardly shut down a query about how they met during a CBS interview.

The legendary NFL coach -- who recently took the job as head of the University of North Carolina football team -- sat for a chat on "CBS Sunday Mornings" ... discussing his upcoming book "The Art of Winning," his childhood and his time at the helm of the New England Patriots.

The conversation naturally turned to Jordon Hudson -- Bill's 24-year-old girlfriend ... with interviewer Tony Dokoupil asking if Bill listens to the criticism about their relationship.

Shedeur Sanders Name Called Late in Draft ... Party Was Right on Time!!!

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Shedeur Sanders may have slipped pretty far down into the draft ... but, that didn't diminish his party spirit at all -- 'cause he threw a star-studded event to celebrate his achievement.

The Cleveland Browns' newest QB held the party at Hyde & Seek -- a popular restaurant in Dallas ... looking fashionable in a black tank top, tons of jewelry hanging off him and a backwards Browns cap.

Sanders looks like the life of the party at the event ... drawing a ton of eyes with his big smile -- and even thrilling members of the crowd -- like Yung Miami -- with his music skills.

Blake Lively & Ryan Reynolds Smooching Their Way to the Next Tier ... Intimate Moment on Pitch After Wrexham Wins

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Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively couldn't keep their hands off each other after the soccer team he owns was promoted once again ... sharing a sweet moment on the pitch, accompanied by a smooch.

The stars were in Wales Saturday to watch Wrexham AFC -- the team Reynolds purchased with "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" star Rob McElhenney back in November 2020 -- beat Charlton Athletic 3-0.

While American sports teams don't jump league to league, soccer clubs in the UK do have the ability ... and, with the win, Wrexham has now moved into a higher division -- one step down from the almighty Premier League in the country.

Shannon Sharpe Cozies Up With Cute Fan At 2024 Event

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Shannon Sharpe got up close and personal with a cute female fan at an event in Nevada last year ... with video showing the Hall of Famer in great spirits throughout the interaction.

TMZ Sports obtained an exclusive clip from the Mr. Olympia festivities at Las Vegas' Resorts World in October 2024 -- the same month he was accused of forcing himself on a separate woman in a rape lawsuit.

In the clip, the two hit it off immediately ... and Shannon gave the lady his full attention, hanging on to her every word as she whispered into his ear.

Kim Zolciak & Kroy Biermann 'Real Housewives' Stars in Real Broken Marriage ... Breakup Goes On and On (Video Timeline)

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Kim Zolciak and Kroy Biermann's relationship started out as a dream ... but, beginning in 2023, their union turned into a nightmare -- with years of calls to police, verbal sparring and divorce filings during their acrimonious split.

Kim & Kroy met way back in 2010 ... welcoming their first child together the following year and getting engaged shortly after.

They married in November 2011, welcoming four children together ... and, Kroy even adopted Kim's two kids from a previous relationship -- a happy decade-plus for the power couple.

travis & Jason kelce boys weekend in vegas ... With justin timberlake!!!

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Travis and Jason Kelce were living it up in Las Vegas — and they had a music legend by their side.

On Sunday, Justin Timberlake posted an Instagram video showing him hitting the golf course with Trav and Jason, along with Michael Phelps, Blake Griffin, and others, where they all competed in the 2025 8AM Golf Invitational in Sin City.

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In the video, Travis, JT and Jason are seen having fun on the course and are even seen showing off their dance moves at one point.

Brendan Haywood I See Nico Harrison's Vision!!! ... After Doncic Trade

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Most Dallas fans still haven’t figured out what the heck Nico Harrison was thinking when he traded away franchise player Luka Doncic ... but one former Maverick seems to understand the move at least a little bit -- Brendan Haywood!!

TMZ Sports caught up with the 2011 Mavs champ at LAX this week ... and asked him all about the transaction that sent shockwaves through the league back in February.

Haywood said he's looking at the entire picture ... telling us, "Defense wins championships, that’s what Nico's talking about."

Brandon Jacobs Dart Over Shedeur ... Right Move For NYG!

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The New York Giants' decision to choose Jaxson Dart over Shedeur Sanders has ruffled some feathers, but two-time Super Bowl champ Brandon Jacobs tells TMZ Sports the G-Men made the right move, saying the ex-Ole Miss QB is a better fit for the team!

Jacobs -- Giants running back from 2005 to 2011 -- expressed adulation for his former team's first-round picks during the NFL Draft on Thursday, after they selected Abdul Carter at No. 3, before trading up to land Dart at 25.

"I give them an A+," Jacobs said of the Giants' draft day. "No question, A+."

Julio César Chávez Jr. Vows to Avenge Mike Tyson ... Against Jake Paul

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Julio César Chávez Jr. is ready to step in and defend Mike Tyson's honor ... telling TMZ Sports he plans to whoop Jake Paul in the ring in June to avenge the boxing legend.

Remember, Paul -- 11-1 as a pro boxer -- beat Tyson by unanimous decision in an eight-round bout in November 2024, the most watched fight ever.

Chávez, a former middleweight world champion, will have his chance to get some payback for Iron Mike on June 28 ... when he faces Paul at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California.

And best believe that's the goal.

Chuck Liddell Finalizes Divorce from Wife Heidi ... $771K Lump Sum Spousal Support!!!

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1:49 PM PT -- Chuck Liddell's attorney Juliana Moiola tells TMZ ... "After quashing numerous false allegations against Chuck, the parties reached a divorce settlement outside of court. Chuck is a great father. He has always and will continue to put his children first. Chuck looks forward to moving on with his new fiancée, Heidi Rae, and glad this chapter of his life is behind him."

Chuck Liddell and his wife Heidi have officially finalized their divorce ... bringing a close to a longtime split.

The former MMA star and his ex-wife of more than a decade settled their divorce earlier this week, according to documents obtained by TMZ  ... almost four years after he initially filed.

According to documents, Chuck and Heidi are sharing joint legal and physical custody of their two minor children ... with the two alternating holidays every year.