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Chase Stegall -- the son of former NFL wide receiver Milton Stegall and a rising collegiate soccer star -- has died.

Chase unexpectedly died inside his dormitory at Chicago's DePaul University Monday morning, according to the school's newspaper, The DePaulia.

DePaul President Rob Manuel reportedly announced the tragedy in a university-wide email, describing him as someone "known for his warmth, strength of character, and vibrant presence."

If Josh Allen's ex is bothered by the quarterback's weekend wedding to Hailee Steinfeld, she certainly ain't showing it publicly.

Take a look at some pics Brittany Williams posted on her Instagram page Monday -- she revealed she was out in NYC in the hours after her former flame said his "I do," and she didn't appear to have a care in the world.

Rocking a tiny maroon dress, Williams enjoyed some cold brews and a slice of pizza -- and ensured her 180,000 followers she was doing just fine by writing in the caption, "I like this little life 💕."

Darren Waller might be a year removed from the NFL ... but his body apparently didn't get the memo -- 'cause the former tight end looked shredded as ever at a fitness event in NYC over the weekend.

TMZ Sports obtained a video of the former Raven, Raider and Giant participating in HYROX's New York competition on Saturday ... a global fitness event that requires a bunch of different challenges -- which Lance Armstrong participated in a year prior.

In the clip, Waller executes some lunges while rocking a 20-lb bag on his shoulder ... all while his rock-hard abs make an appearance.

Saquon Barkley's year couldn't be going any better ... four months after taking home the Lombardi Trophy in New Orleans, the NFL star was just announced as the cover athlete for Madden 26!!!

EA Sports dropped the news Monday morning, showcasing the Eagles superstar gracing the cover of the iconic video game.

The cover art features SB reenacting the viral hurdle he performed during Week Nine of the 2024 season against the Jacksonville Jaguars defensive back Jarrian Jones -- one of the standout highlights of the entire season.

Things seem to be back to normal for French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte ... after the slap seen around the world.

Macron and France's First Lady were arm-in-arm Sunday as they posed for the cameras with the Paris Saint-Germain soccer team at Élysée Palace -- the official residence of the French President. The photos were shot at the celebration of the PSG squad's 5-0 victory over Inter Milan during their Champions League match.

Macron's standing in the center surrounded by the PSG players ... with his wife standing by his side -- and Brigitte is more than happy to oblige. She grabs his arm and both are seen smiling.

Seems Tyreek Hill's already moved on from his estranged wife, Keeta Vaccaro ... check out this video TMZ Sports has obtained, the NFL star looked awfully flirty with a mystery woman in Orlando on Sunday.

The fun in the sun between the Miami Dolphins receiver and his gal pal went down at Evermore Bay Resort ... as Hill was apparently enjoying some family time at one of the facility's community pools.

Multiple witnesses tell us Hill got there first ... and left a short time later to personally escort the woman to his cabana. We're told the two then spent nearly the entire day together -- going down the slide and splashing around in the water with one another.

The Detroit Lions' 2025 season was just dealt a huge blow before a single pass was thrown ... their All-Pro center, Frank Ragnow, announced he's hanging up his cleats, saying it's "time to prioritize my health and my families future."

The 28-year-old confirmed reports Monday morning, writing in an Instagram post that "the past couple of months have been very trying as I've come to the realization that my football journey is ending."

"I have given this team everything I have and I thought I had more to give, but I simply don't," Ragnow wrote, adding ... "I have to listen to my body and this has been one of the hardest decisions of my life."

Cardi B and Stefon Diggs aren't letting rumors -- or estranged exes -- muffle their love for boats, judging from their sizzling getaway weekend!!!

On Sunday, Cardi and the NFL star created their own waves on a yacht in the middle of the ocean, and the "Bodak Yellow" rapper kicked up her red bottoms to smell the garden of red roses her new beau had gotten her!!!

Other gifts included giant teddy bears and bouquets of yellow, purple and white roses. Cardi also flashed her hand holding a designer lizard-skin handbag while chunked with tons of diamond-encrusted jewelry, although it's unclear if it was all from Diggs.

Vanessa Bryant channeled her inner Bad Gal RiRi to address wild rumors spreading online ... using a Rihanna meme to deny she's pregnant five years after Kobe's death.

It's unclear what exactly sparked the false information ... but in usual internet form, some folks ran with it -- likely for engagement -- and it snowballed to the point where Bryant herself had to speak out on Sunday.

Bryant reposted a popular throwback of the "Umbrella" artist taking a dip during a vacation ... which shows her flipping the bird to the cameras with a drink in hand, essentially giving "unbothered" vibes.

Rudy Gobert's ex, Julia Bonilla, took some apparent shots at the Minnesota Timberwolves center in a series of social media posts over the weekend ... going as far as sharing a message about having the ability to "destroy" someone's image -- but choosing not to.

The interesting Instagram Stories come just a few weeks after TMZ Sports reported the four-time Defensive Player of the Year broke things off with the mother of his one-year-old son and asked her to move out of their home ... all while pregnant with their second child.

Bonilla kicked off her activity by reposting a text graphic that said, "You have every right to speak your truth -- to share what happened and how it affected you. Their discomfort isn't your responsibility. If they wanted to be seen in a better light, they should've treated you better."

John Brenkus -- the founder and host of ESPN's Emmy-winning "Sport Science" show -- has died at 54 years old.

Brenkus' loved ones said in a statement Sunday evening he passed away on Saturday following a battle with depression.

"His heartbroken family and friends request privacy at this time," the statement read, "and encourage anyone who is struggling with depression to seek help."

It's been about a month since Puka Nacua's brother, Samson Nacua, slapped a fan following a UFL game ... and now he's telling TMZ Sports the advice he gave his older bro after the ugly incident.

We caught up with the L.A. Rams star at LAX ... where we asked him about the counsel he provided 27-year-old Samson after the late April incident.

"Try to be able to compose yourself," Puka said. "You want to always protect yourself and your teammates. That's something my mom raised me in. But you shouldn't cross that line for sure."

Mike "The Bodysnatcher" McCallum -- a former professional boxer -- has died ... according to multiple reports.

The Jamaican athlete passed away Saturday while he was on his way to the gym in Las Vegas, according to the The Jamaica Observer. The outlet claims he fell ill and pulled over to the side of the road where he was eventually found by deceased by police.

His cause of death has not been reported ... and, we've reached out to Las Vegas Police for more information.

There's no party like a championship party ... and there has been plenty of evidence to back that statement over the years -- from drunken debauchery to nudity, and even crashing White House press briefings.

Rob Gronkowski is no stranger to coming out on top ... so naturally, he makes a few appearances in our roundup of the most epic celebrations over the years.

Who could forget J.R. Smith ditching his shirt for days on end after the Cleveland Cavaliers won it all in 2016 ... or the Washington Capitals fan who did the same for a brief few seconds right in front of Alexander Ovechkin!!

Livvy Dunne really turned up the heat in Miami over the weekend -- strutting her stuff on the runway before dropping into a jaw-dropping split.

The 22-year-old LSU gymnast rocked a sizzling cut-out one-piece for one walk and switched it up with a skin-baring crop top and zebra-printed thong bikini bottom while walking in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit runway show.

Dunne recently revealed she shot her 2024 Sports Illustrated cover spread with a fractured patella, calling the pain "so worth it." She made her SI debut in 2023, but landing the cover this year alongside icons like Salma Hayek and Jordan Chiles was a full-circle moment.

Jake Paul will step into the ring with former middleweight champ Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. in less than a month ... and The Problem Child says he'll beat the former title holder so badly, it'll catapult him to a championship of his own!

28-year-old Paul joined Babcock on the TMZ Sports TV show (airs nightly on FS1) ... where the guys chopped it about the June 28th scrap in SoCal.

"Man, I'm feeling better than ever," Jake said. "This is going to be my breakout performance."