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Drake is attempting to change the narrative following the Toronto Maple Leafs' bad Game 7 loss on Sunday ... claiming he's not the real curse to all his favorite sports teams -- it's actually Justin Bieber.

The Canadian singer and his wife, Hailey, made their way to Scotiabank Arena to catch his beloved squad's clash with the Florida Panthers in person ... electing to rock a fun 'fit instead of Leafs merch.

Unfortunately for Bieber, the Maple Leafs lost the Round 2 game in a 6-1 defeat ... and after the rough outing, his fellow Canadian jokingly pointed the finger at him.

Rob Gronkowski was trolled about his former coach Bill Belichick's polarizing relationship with 24-year-old Jordon Hudson ... but in true Gronk fashion, he couldn't help but laugh his ass off over it all.

The future Hall of Famer sat down with Caleb Pressley for a "Sundae Conversation" ... and at one point in the cheeky interview, the former Barstool Sports personality hit him with a quick one while pretending to talk NFL.

"The matchups this year are incredible ... and there's a lot of really exciting teams," Pressley said. "Bills picked up a 24-year-old."

It's time for another guessing game! Can you guess which famous hunk is showing off their body while promoting Calvin Klein undies? We'll give you a few clues, but then it's on you to put a face to the steamy star ...

He's a nepo baby -- he's reportedly been feuding with his brother lately as his family seems to be embroiled in a public spat ... And he's a former English footballer.

Scary moment on the NHL ice Sunday ... a ref took a stick to the face -- and he was bleeding so profusely, there was some initial concern over the well-being of one of his eyes.

The scene unfolded during the second period of the Panthers vs. Maple Leafs Game 7 playoff matchup at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto.

Florida defenseman Niko Mikkola went to try to clear the puck away from a hard-charging Leafs player, but as he shoveled it up the boards, the blade of the stick accidentally nicked referee Chris Rooney right near one of his eyes.

Justin and Hailey Bieber look like a happy couple again ... and all it took was some front-row tickets to an important hockey game for his favorite team.

The Biebers are all smiles Sunday night at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, where they are watching Justin's Toronto Maple Leafs take on the Florida Panthers in a win-or-go-home situation.

Justin and Bieber are cheesing from their seats right behind the Maple Leafs' bench ... and she's got on a Maple Leafs jacket while he wears a bucket hat and sunglasses indoors.

John Elway's longtime agent and friend, Jeff Sperbeck, is being remembered for being a great father ... with his son posting a touching tribute to his late dad, who died in a tragic golf cart incident.

Jeff's son, Jackson Sperbeck, just shared a bunch of photos of Jeff over the years on social media.

Jackson says ... "Your footsteps gave me direction. I'll walk the rest with purpose. I love you dad."

Actor Neal McDonough is a few months shy of his 60th trip around the sun, but the Hollywood star just took on one of the most physical roles of his career, and he says he busted his ass getting in peak shape!

In the movie, "The Last Rodeo" -- hitting theaters May 23 -- McDonough plays a retired rodeo legend who is forced back onto a bull in a desperate attempt to make money for his family.

TMZ Sports recently spoke with the director, Jon Avnet, and McDonough, who told Babcock he went to great efforts to look like the real deal.

Slide over Jack Nicholson and hang back a bit, Flea ... cause there is a new breed of young famous faces taking over the courtside seats at all the must-see NBA games this season.

Timothee Chalamet is taking center stage as the new Knicks hype man ... while a revolving door of Hollywood Gen Z are high key taking the reins to all the latest Lakers games.

It's not just the cool East Coast / West Coast teams that are getting hit by all the young and pretty people ... other big cities like Atlanta and even Salt Lake City are getting their fair share of hotties.

Zül-Qarnaįn Nantambu says he's the guy on video scuffling with Antonio Brown outside the Adin Ross boxing event in Miami ... and he claims Antonio went to grab a gun and shot at him.

Zül-Qarnaįn tells TMZ Sports ... AB squeezed off a couple shots during Friday night's incident, and there were kids around when the former NFL player pulled the trigger.

Video appears to show Antonio running through a crowd with a gun in his left hand, and you see him turn a corner and raise his arm before multiple gun shots ring out.

Victoria and David Beckham are presenting a big happy family ... but that doesn't seem to be the case behind the scenes.

The famous couple has been sharing photos on social media that include their son Brooklyn ... making it seem like they've settled a recent family feud ... but we've learned that's NOT the case.

Sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ … Brooklyn and his wife of three years, Nicola Peltz, have still not spoken or made amends with Victoria and David, despite Brooklyn's parents recently using their social media to shout out Brooklyn.

Justin Bieber is doing something he almost never does ... sharing a photo with his father.

The Biebs just posted a super rare photo with his pops Jeremy Bieber ... and Justin says they played golf together in Canada.

JB is bragging about beating his dad at golf ... after a day on the links at Stratford Municipal Golf Course in Ontario.

Larsa Pippen and her boyfriend Jeff Coby aren’t hiding their romance.

"The Real Housewives of Miami" star and former pro basketball player were spotted sharing a passionate kiss inside their car after a romantic dinner at Craig’s in West Hollywood on Saturday night.

The two looked cozy and comfortable as Pippen leaned in for the kiss in front of all the cameras while parked outside the celebrity hot spot restaurant.

Michael Carter-Williams has traded in jump shots and chest passes for jabs and body blows -- he's a boxer now -- and he tells TMZ Sports he's gunning for a knockout in his first time on the mat later this month!!

The ex-NBA star -- the 11th overall pick in the 2013 draft -- has formally made the transition to the fight game since the end of his hooping career ... and his first official match will go down at the Broad Street Brawl on May 29 at the Leman Ballroom in New York.

His opponent is Sam Khatib -- an amateur boxer who's 36 -- and it will be a three-round affair with proceeds from the tilt going to a good cause.

Alexa Bliss is balancing the lifestyles of being a WWE Superstar and a full-time mom ... but she tells TMZ Sports her employer is making it a walk in the park -- 'cause they're incredibly accommodating!!

We caught up with Bliss out at LAX earlier this week ... and she couldn't say enough great things about what the promotion is doing to lend a helping hand as she raises baby Hendrix.

"They've been so great about bringing her on the road," she said. "She's got her own like setup when we go, and she loves it."

Natalia Bryant's all grown-up and leaving school behind for now ... 'cause she just graduated from USC's prestigious film department.

The daughter of Kobe and Vanessa Bryant walked across the stage in her cap and gown Saturday ... and, dozens of photographers were on-hand for her special moment.

One caught her walking with her entourage back to her car with her mom ... decked out in her all white gown and a bright red stole.

Antonio Brown seems to have had a weapon in his hands at some point during his tense altercation with alleged robbers last night -- right before gunshots cut through the night air.

The former professional NFL player was caught on camera after leaving Adin Ross' Brand Risk kickboxing event Friday night ... appearing to hold a piece in his left hand.

At first, he's walking alongside a pal -- before he starts running through the crowd, turns a corner out and raises his arm.