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Kamaru Usman is in the midst of the worst stretch of his career -- at least as far as wins and losses go -- but the Nigerian Nightmare says don't get it twisted ... he's still the best 170 lb. fighter in the world's top MMA promotion!

The former longtime welterweight champ, now ranked 5th, joined Babcock on the "TMZ Sports" TV show (airs nightly on FS1) ... just days before his highly anticipated scrap with 7th-ranked Joaquin Buckley.

Kamaru says, despite a 600+ day layoff, he's ready to go.

Mary Lou Retton is speaking out for the first time since her DUI arrest last month, issuing a heartfelt apology and vowing to make meaningful changes in her life.

In a statement shared on Tuesday, the former Olympic gymnast says, "I take full responsibility for my actions. What happened was completely unacceptable. I make no excuses. To my family, friends and my fans: I have let you down, and for that I am deeply sorry."

The 57-year-old went on to say she's "determined to learn and grow from this experience, and I am committed to making positive changes in my life."

Josh Allen is on an all-time hot streak after winning NFL MVP and signing a $330 million contract extension ... but he says those milestones pale in comparison to the best moment of his offseason -- marrying Hailee Steinfeld!!

The Buffalo Bills quarterback met with the media in Orchard Park after tying the knot with Steinfeld over a week ago ... where he was asked to reflect on the last few months of his life.

"They've all been big," he said. "None other than marrying my best friend. She makes everything easier. I don't really focus on the other stuff, that was the most important decision I'll make in my life, and I made the right one."

Aaron Rodgers just confirmed the ring he's been wearing on that finger is, indeed, a wedding band!!!

The new Steelers quarterback told Pittsburgh media members on Tuesday following his first workout with the team he tied the knot "a couple months" ago.

He did not reveal any other specifics about his partner or the nuptials ... though he did accept some congratulations from at least one of the journalists in attendance.

Anthony 'Top Dawg' Tiffith saw several of his protégés clean up at the BET Awards last night -- and Paul Pierce saw it too!!!

TMZ Hip Hop linked up with the TDE label boss outside the Peacock Theater last night in L.A. ... fresh from racking up new accolades for the empire.

SZA took home Best Female R&B/Pop Artist and Best Collaboration alongside Kendrick Lamar for their chart-dominating “Luther” while Doechii walked away with the Best Female Hip Hop artist -- and a new beef with President Donald Trump!!!

Diddy's ex-girlfriend "Jane" says a threesome they had with a male escort had them feeling like NBA ballers ... testifying she and Diddy compared themselves to Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan.

During cross-examination Tuesday in Diddy's federal criminal trial, Jane told jurors Diddy referred to a particular three-way as a "trifecta" and compared them to three NBA Hall of Fame basketball stars.

Jane -- who's testifying under a pseudonym to protect her identity -- said the trifecta included a male escort, Paul ... and she told jurors in this scenario she was Kobe, Diddy was MJ and Paul was Shaquille O'Neal.

Stefon Diggs was just bombarded by questions about his now-infamous May boat ride ... but the New England Patriots star rebuffed them all -- saying he wanted to keep his "personal life personal."

Diggs met with reporters on Tuesday for the first time since he was seen on video appearing to offer a pink substance to bikini-clad women on a yacht over Memorial Day Weekend ... and it didn't take long for the journalists to unleash queries about the incident.

They first wanted to know what exactly was in the bag in the footage -- but Diggs, who had just wrapped a workout with his new team, declined to get into any sort of specifics.

Joey Chestnut could very well make his return to Coney Island on the Fourth of July -- the world's greatest eater is currently in talks with organizers to compete in the Nathan's Hot Dog contest this year.

TMZ Sports is told Jaws and Major League Eating are actively negotiating to get the 16-time champion back doing what he does best on Independence Day ... and from the sounds of it, both sides want to get it done.

We're told the initial rift that caused Chestnut's absence from the 2024 contest -- his sponsorship deal with Impossible Foods -- is not a factor in discussions.

11:12 AM PT -- Riley Gaines got wind of Simone Biles' latest remarks ... accepting the Olympian's apology for her "personal attacks," but making it clear they still do not see eye to eye on the core issue.

"Women's sports can't be used as an excuse for girl's to center the feelings and validation of men and boys," Gaines said ... along with several other points.

"I welcome you to the fight to support fair sports and a future for female athletes. Little girls deserve the same shot to achieve that you had."

Simone Biles is in retreat mode -- apologizing for disparaging comments directed at Outkick's Riley Gaines last week ... while also attempting to clarify her stance on trans women in sports.

The seven-time Olympic gold medalist went to social media to address her budding feud with the former college swimmer, a strong advocate against trans women competing in women's sports, on Tuesday ... saying she let her frustrations get the best of her after throwing herself into one of the most heated debates in athletics.

Biles broke down her stance on the whole topic ... saying she doesn't have the answers, but the first step in reaching a conclusion is approaching the matter with empathy and respect.

Deion Sanders is dealing with a health issue ... and it's reportedly so problematic, he's missing Univ. of Colorado summer camps this month to recover at his Texas home.

According to USA Today, Sanders' oldest son, Deion Jr., revealed during a YouTube livestream on Sunday the Buffs head coach currently has no timetable for a return to Boulder while he gets a handle on the ailment.

Fortunately, Deion Jr. said his 57-year-old father is "feeling well."

The plane crash that took the life of dirt track racing legend Scott Bloomquist has been ruled a suicide.

According to a National Transportation Safety Board final report, obtained by TMZ Sports ... Bloomquist appeared to intentionally fly his aircraft into a barn on his family property in Moorseburg, Tenn. "as an act of suicide."

Officials wrote in the report the cause of death was blunt force injuries.

Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford will be just like Jake Paul and Mike Tyson -- at least in one way ... their super fight is going to be streamed on Netflix!!

UFC honcho Dana White -- who is helping promote the fight -- dropped the announcement on his X account on Tuesday ... expressing his excitement to be involved in this event.

"Are you kidding me the first boxing fight I'm going to promote is Canelo vs Crawford," he wrote. "Live on Saturday, September 13, streaming globally on Netflix, two of the GREATEST boxers in the sport will meet in a historic fight from Las Vegas."

It was DeMarcus Cousins vs. everybody Monday night in Puerto Rico ... the ex-NBA star got into several altercations with fans, and things got so bad, Boogie had to be escorted out by police!

It all went down when Mets de Guaynabo -- the team Cousins joined in the Puerto Rico BSN League this year -- faced Bayamon at the Coliseo Ruben Rodriguez arena.

During a timeout, Cousins got into a heated exchange with a fan ... which seemed to start with the guy taunting Boogie by rubbing his eyes to simulate crying. DeMarcus responded by grabbing his junk ... prompting the fan to flip the bird.

Nikki Bella was back in a WWE ring after making her surprise return at the "Royal Rumble" in January ... and one coworker gave her anything but a warm welcome -- with Liv Morgan savagely referencing her highly publicized divorce from Artem Chigvintsev.

The 41-year-old swung by "Monday Night Raw" in Phoenix to talk about the brand's upcoming all-women Pay-Per-View, "Evolution," next month. While hyping the event, she listed some of the talented women currently on the WWE roster ... without mentioning Morgan.

Morgan then popped out ... and made it clear she wasn't gonna take the omission lightly -- while chalking it all up to Bella being jealous of everything going on in her life.

Triple H couldn't script a better fight than the one that broke out during Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final on Monday ... with Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers players duking it out right on the ice!!

The chaos took place midway through the final period ... when Oilers center Trent Frederic cross-checked Sam Bennett of the Panthers. All hell broke loose at that point ... with four other one-on-one fights unfolding from there.

The officials tried their damnedest to break up the scraps ... with some even finding themselves right in the middle of the action.

Denzel Clarke looked less like a baseball player and more like Spider-Man on Monday night ... robbing a home run with a catch you've got to see to believe.

The insane grab went down in the first inning of the Athletics' road matchup with the Angels in Anaheim, Calif. ... after Nolan Schanuel hit a fly ball to the deepest part of center field.

Clarke ran after it while it was in the air -- and somehow, after scaling the wall several feet, he plucked it from the sky in unreal fashion.