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Former UFC star Ben Askren was deeply emotional as he addressed his serious health battle for the first time ... saying the experience was almost like watching his own funeral.

The 40-year-old shared a video from his hospital bed on Wednesday ... revealing he doesn't remember anything that happened in the entire month of June -- but after reading his wife's journal, he understands what he went through was nothing short of a movie.

Askren said he "only died four times" as he dealt with severe pneumonia ... a condition that ultimately required a double lung transplant.

Jana Kramer's hubby Allan Russell is keeping it strictly couples-only ... saying he skips the solo pleasure sessions and saves all his stamina for when it’s showtime with wifey!

The Scottish ex-footie star kicked off the ballsy convo on iHeartRadio's "Whine Down" podcast -- hosted by Jana herself -- claiming his sex life with the wife is so solid, he's not about to fumble it with a solo bathroom play.

Allan doubles down, saying the "essential and physical moments" he shares with Jana keep things so spicy, so there's no need to score alone when the home team’s winning.

Hugh Grant might need to sip from a chocolate river to pep himself up a bit ... 'cause not even a Wimbledon quarterfinal matchup could seemingly keep the "Wonka" actor awake.

Cameras caught the veteran actor in the stands ... chin resting high on his chest, head cocked slightly to the side.

He's breathing deeply ... and, he's not holding a phone in his hands -- so, he's not just checking his email in between points. Quite frankly, it looks like he's out like a light -- though we can't say for sure.

2:51 PM PT -- TMZ Sports has obtained more details on the split ... with docs showing March 24, 2025 for their date of marriage and June 15 for their separation.

The reason behind the divorce was listed as "irreconcilable differences."

Docs show Gelo is asking for joint custody and visitation ... and wants to terminate spousal support for both parties.

LiAngelo Ball has filed for divorce from Rashida Nicole ... just days after the influencer announced she was pregnant with the couple's child.

Court records, obtained by TMZ Sports, show the "Tweaker" rapper requested the split at a Southern California courthouse on July 3.

It's unclear when the two actually tied the knot -- though we did see the duo leaving the same SoCal courthouse back in February wearing all-white outfits and carrying a large envelope.

The King's new palace is taking shape ... check out some recent images of the mega-mansion LeBron James is building in Beverly Hills -- it's getting closer and closer to completion.

The latest video of the Southern California property was shot a couple weeks ago ... and it shows the home LBJ will one day move into is going to be a massive one.

There appear to be two structures on the 2.5-acre land ... and both look like they'll have plenty of space for the James Gang, their cars and a friend or six.

Former NBA player Ben McLemore was sentenced to 100 months in prison after he was convicted of raping a woman in 2021 when he was hooping for the Trail Blazers.

The more than 8-year sentence was handed down on Wednesday, a week after a jury found the former Blazers guard guilty of sexual assault and rape in a Clackamas County courtroom.

The incident happened in October 2021 at the home of former Blazer's player Robert Covington, where McLemore was accused of raping a 21-year-old woman during a party.

Former UFC fighter Tim Kennedy is admitting to throwing hot sauce on his military service ... apologizing for claiming he was awarded the Bronze Star with Valor among other fabrications.

The 45-year-old released a lengthy statement on social media ... saying he wants to take "full and unequivocal responsibility for a serious mistake."

"Over the years, I made public statements and gave interviews in which I unintentionally misstated aspects of my military service."

D'Angelo Barber -- a redshirt freshman on the Auburn Univ. football team -- was arrested on Monday after cops said they found pounds of weed, scales and a gun in his truck during a traffic stop in Alabama.

The Tallapoosa County Narcotics Task Force said in a statement Barber and his passenger, Marcell Brewster, were pulled over in Dadeville on U.S. Highway 280 at around 9 AM for a traffic violation.

Law enforcement stated officers developed probable cause to search the guys' ride ... and they say 2.5 pounds of marijuana, marijuana packaging, THC vapes, digital scales, $1,897 in cash and a Glock 19 were ultimately discovered.

Gisele Bündchen and boyfriend Joaquim Valente are turning up the heat this summer ... playing in the waves in Costa Rica and looking stronger than ever.

In new pics, obtained by TMZ, the couple is seen frolicking in the waters off Santa Teresa, on the Pacific Ocean side of Costa Rica, on June 27, along with her children. The model is spotted rocking a chic blue bikini with white polka dots, looking as stunning as ever.

An eyewitness tells us Gisele and Tom Brady's kiddos -- Benjamin and Vivian -- were all smiles as they played in the sand with Joaquim ... taking turns racing one another along the beach.

President Trump's son, Eric, and his wife, Lara, are taking some R&R in Rhode Island with Lara hitting a lake on a paddleboard and in a bikini — and did she ever make a splash!

Lara — the daughter-in-law of Donald Trump — flaunted her perfect bod in a hot little two-piece Tuesday, while standing on her paddle board in the Great Salt Pond off Block Island, RI.

Of course, Lara — the former co-chair of the Republican National Committee and current Fox News host of "My View With Lara Trump," promoted DT's controversial renaming of the Gulf of Mexico, wearing a baseball cap stenciled with the words, "Gulf of America."

UFC legend Randy Couture was airlifted to a burn center with serious injuries after crashing during practice runs at a racetrack in Kansas City ... TMZ Sports has learned.

Couture -- who was slated to make his National Hot Rod Association racing debut this year -- was involved in an accident during preparation on Tuesday ... resulting in first- and second-degree burns, trauma injuries and smoke inhalation.

The 62-year-old fighter, actor and Army vet completely wrecked the car he was driving at the time of the incident ... although it's unclear what caused it.

9:51 AM PT -- Demarcus Robinson's attorney, Jacqueline Sparagna of Werksman Jackson & Quinn LLP, tells TMZ Sports ... "Mr. Robinson has taken this process extremely seriously by already completing most of the terms of his probation. We expect that his probation will terminate early at the 18-month mark after which his case will be expunged."

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Demarcus Robinson has been sentenced to probation in his DUI case, TMZ Sports has learned.

Court records show the 30-year-old cut a deal with Los Angeles prosecutors this week and submitted a plea of nolo contendere to one misdemeanor count of driving under the influence of alcohol.

A judge sentenced him to 36 months of probation ... and ordered him to pay a $390 fine, records show. As part of the pact with prosecutors, he also must complete several programs, including a MADD victim impact program.

Bam Margera says he was lost for a while ... and, a doctor even told him his legs were totally shot -- but, he's come all the way back in the new Tony Hawk game.

We caught up with the former "Jackass" star and skate legend Tuesday ... and, he talked about what it means to be in the game -- which comes out this week -- and Bam's super excited.

Bam notes he's gone through hard times over the last decade -- full of drug and alcohol abuse as well as several notable arrests -- and, he credits his wife Dannii Marie for helping him build the necessary strength back in his legs to get back on the board.

11:40 AM PT -- NBA 2K general manager Zak Armitage opened up on the decision to feature Angel Reese on this year's cover ... telling TMZ Sports, "NBA 2K26 is celebrating the bold, the confident and the visionaries -- and WNBA All-Star Angel Reese carries all that on and off the court."

"In her sophomore year in the WNBA, Angel Reese has made waves, created impactful conversations, and inspired the next generation. She’s a storyteller and has helped the WNBA grow its audience."

Armitage went on to praise Reese for making her presence known "on the biggest stages, including in gaming," and the crew is honored to have her join the 2K family.

Angel Reese has reached "cover athlete" status -- the Chicago Sky hooper was just revealed as the face of the NBA 2K26 "WNBA Edition" ... leaving some folks wondering if Caitlin Clark's invite got lost in the mail.

The popular video game franchise announced the slate of stars who would join NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander with the honor for the upcoming installment ... with Hall of Famer Carmelo Anthony landing the "Superstar Edition" cover.

The decision to go with Reese over the Indiana Fever guard has folks weighing in ... and it's breathing new life into the biggest rivalry in women's basketball in the process.

Ex-NHL enforcer Nick Tarnasky's current employer tells TMZ Sports it is investigating his role in that wild Fourth of July golf fight.

Red Deer Minor Hockey -- where Tarnasky coaches a U17 squad -- said in a statement to us on Tuesday it has seen the video of the 40-year-old former Florida Panther throwing a man into a golf course's pond ... and it is looking into the siutation.

"At this time," the org. told us, "given that we understand the matter is being reviewed by local policing authorities and we are conducting our own internal investigation into the alleged incident, we will have no further comments."

Mother Nature deserved an RBI in a minor league baseball game Tuesday night ... as one of her loud thunder claps helped a team get a run on the board!!

The wild moment went down in the Norfolk Tides' road matchup with the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp at Vystar Ballpark ... when Roansy Contreras was facing off against Graham Pauley in the bottom of the first inning.

As Contreras was rearing back to throw some heat at Pauley, the sky suddenly opened up and a roll of thunder came crashing through.