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T.J. Watt's now the most expensive non-quarterback in the history of the NFL -- and James Harrison tells TMZ Sports the guy's worth every penny.

The Steelers legend said after Watt inked a new three-year, $123 million contract with Pittsburgh this week he had no problem with the big price tag -- explaining the star pass rusher is simply "the best defensive player in the league."

"All you got to do is look at his body of work," Harrison said. "It speaks for itself."

The heartbroken, longtime partner of Felix Baumgartner -- the Austrian BASE jumper and skydiver who died while paragliding in Italy this week -- has shared chilling footage of his final takeoff.

Mihaela Schwartzenberg shared the clip Friday night of Felix rising into the air ... noting in a touching tribute alongside the video that she had no idea he was beginning the final flight of his "extraordinary" life.

She went on to remember being there for nearly every one of Felix's takeoffs and landings -- from skydiving and paragliding to helicopter flights and beyond. And when she wasn't there, they had a "WLC code" -- standing for "the Wifey Landing Call." She added ... "Never missed one. Except …this one."

Dave Portnoy's not sorry to see Stephen Colbert's show ending ... pointing out this is just capitalism at work -- lose millions, find a new job!

The Barstool Sports founder took to X Saturday to fire off about CBS' cancellation of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" ... calling out Senators Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders -- among others -- for claiming Paramount was politically motivated to give him the axe.

ICYMI ... Colbert went after his own network in his monologue early this week -- likening a $16 million lawsuit settlement over a "60 Minutes" interview President Donald Trump claimed was deceptively edited to a "big, fat bribe." A move Dave says is just pure "arrogance."

Boxers tend to be big draws on fight nights ... and they're even bigger draws when their fans see them in public!

We caught this world-champion pugilist back in 2007, when one of his supporters ran into him at a gas station, and he even got her to tell his girlfriend about what a knockout he is!

Kim Zolciak's day of suntanning might be ruined by the weather ... but she was already dressed in a bikini -- and, her fans still got to enjoy the view.

The reality star shared a photo of herself in a barely-there black bikini... hair pulled up in a messy bun and thick glasses on her face.

KZ's lookin' real good here, even though her afternoon plans were ruined by the rain -- 'cause she explained in the caption that she was heading out the door for a little sun when it started to pour.

Looks like the sports world is getting in on the viral Kiss Cam moment at the Coldplay concert this week ... 'cause several baseball teams recreated the stunning scene at their Friday night games!

Check out the hilarious video of the Philadelphia Phillies' mascots poking fun at the situation ... "Clocks" by Coldplay plays as the Kiss Cam locks in on the Phillie Phanatic cuddling up to a female Phanatic -- which looks just like him in a blonde wig.

When the Phanatic couple realizes they've been caught ... they quickly duck out of sight -- just like Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and HR Chief Kristin Cabot did at Wednesday's Coldplay show in Boston. But they weren't the only ones to jump in on the trend.

Stephen A. Smith says the folks upset over his recent Jeffrey Epstein take are just like him -- they're allowed to have their own opinions. Only difference?? He makes millions for his.

TMZ Sports caught up with SAS in New York City this week following his appearance on Chris Cuomo's "NewsNation" show ... which resulted in some flak for saying he didn't care if the dead financier's rumored "client list" ever came to light -- nor should the public.

His take on the Epstein "list" -- which some folks believe included names of clients to whom underage girls were trafficked -- upset a lot of viewers ... and Smith gave us his response in three parts.

Bad news for those hoping Dustin Poirier has one more fight in him after this weekend ... he tells TMZ Sports he's REALLY hanging up the gloves for good Saturday night.

We chopped it up with the 36-year-old ahead of his retirement match against Max Holloway in his home state of Louisiana. Before we got to that, we had to ask him if next year's potential July 4th card at the White House had him rethinking things.

But Diamond made it clear ... even the thought of throwing hands at one of the most iconic landmarks in the country isn't changing his mind.

Former Washington pass rusher Jason Buck would love to see his old team get its prior moniker back ... and he tells TMZ Sports he'd "give anything" to sit down with Donald Trump to try to ensure it happens.

The ex-defensive lineman -- who won a Super Bowl with Washington -- chopped it up with us in the days after Trump told the world he wants D.C.'s NFL team to go back to its former nickname ... and he said he couldn't agree more with POTUS.

Buck told us when the former name got the boot in 2020 due to concerns surrounding its controversial origins ... he felt like someone had just uprooted his household.

Patrick Surtain II ain't jealous one bit that Sauce Gardner's new contract topped his ... in fact, he told TMZ Sports this week the $120 million deal the Jets star just inked is "great" for the future of their position.

The Denver Broncos cornerback chopped it up with us as he got ready with Raising Cane's for Wednesday night's ESPYS ... and when the topic of Sauce's big-money pact came up, he made it clear, he wasn't envious at all.

Surtain II -- who signed a four-year deal worth around $24 million less than Gardner roughly nine months ago -- explained he thinks it's "good for the position, for sure."

Paige Bueckers made plenty of headlines for her skills on the court as a member of the Dallas Wings ... but now she's getting attention for her love life!

The professional basketball player hard-launched her relationship with college basketball star Azzi Fudd during an interview with "WAG Talk" that went down during a 2025 AT&T WNBA All-Star event.

We're going to take a look at the background of the pro athlete's significant other and see just how their relationship blossomed off the court.

It turns out Fudd comes from an athletic background, as her mother was drafted by the Sacramento Monarchs in 2001, while her father played basketball for American University, according to Bleacher Report.

The athlete's parents even tied the knot in a wedding ceremony held on a basketball court, during which the guests were asked to wear athletic shoes -- how's that for foreshadowing?

Fudd was later named the Gatorade National Girls Basketball Player of the Year in 2019 for her prowess on the court.

The athlete was one of the first girls to attend Stephen Curry's SC30 Select Camp, where she was recognized for her ability to make three-point shots, according to ESPN.

Azzi signed on to play for the University of Connecticut's Huskies, and she made a name for herself as a formidable shooting guard in her freshman and sophomore seasons, despite working through various injuries.

However, her junior season was cut short when she tore her ACL and meniscus and had to take time off to deal with her injuries.

Fudd came back strong during the Huskies' 2024-2025 season, which saw the team win the 2025 NCAA Division I women's basketball tournament -- and she was named the team's Most Outstanding Player.

Although she would have likely been a top prospect for the WNBA, she chose to return to UConn for its 2025-2026 season, which she said would allow her to "work on everything I need to work on," according to ESPN.

Fudd and Bueckers have had plenty of time to get to know each other over the years -- they were teammates at UConn for several years.

Speculation about the state of their relationship began to swirl in mid-2025, and they were spotted while holding hands in June, according to Page Six.

On top of that, Bueckers shared an image of Fudd at the ESPYs on her Instagram Story in July with three sweating-face emojis in a not-so-subtle move, according to Parade.

Robbie Pardlo, lead singer of the Grammy-nominated R&B group City High, has tragically died at the age of 46, a rep for the singer confirms to TMZ.

Robbie passed away yesterday, July 17, surrounded by his family and close friends in Willingboro, NJ ... leaving behind a lengthy musical legacy.

No cause of death has been determined yet ... the family is currently grieving but will be planning Robbie's memorial services and tributes in the upcoming days and will share details with the public.

Feel good this Friday with this fun game of Guess Who! Can you guess which Hollywood hottie put her rockin' bod on full display in this eye-popping shot?!

She's a New York-based model and influencer who's worked for big brands like Ralph Lauren and SKIMS. She also made her Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Rookie debut in 2022.

Need one more hint? Just ask her rumored boyfriend, Joe Burrow.

Brock Lesnar's made a name for himself with his physical prowess ... and it looks like his daughter Mya takes after her dad.

The collegiate athlete's set a few records in her track and field career, and she's also come out on top at various championship events over the course of her time in school.

We're going to take a look at the background of the professional wrestler's daughter ... and check out her recent hard launch with her boyfriend!

Mya was born in April 2002 to Lesnar and his former fiancée, Nicole McClain, from whom he eventually split.

She's also got a pair of half-brothers named Turk and Duke, whom her father shares with his wife Rena, who's professionally known as Sable.

In addition to her half-brothers, she's got a stepsister named Mariah, whom her mother welcomed before she married Lesnar.

Oh, and in case Mya's athletic aspirations weren't impressive enough already, both Turk and Duke are devoted ice hockey players ... Duke was selected by the Medicine Hat Tigers in the Western Hockey League during its prospect draft in May 2025.

Mya started her track and field career in high school, where she was named a Class AA Minnesota state champion in 2019.

She continued with shot put at Arizona State University, where she studied criminal justice ... although she transferred to Colorado State University in 2022.

The athlete went on to break several records -- including her own -- at her school, and she was named the NCAA Indoor Women's Shot Put National Champion in 2024.

She came out on top in the women's shot put event at the 2025 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships, in June.

Although Mya's more than proven her dedication to shot put, she's also made time for her personal life -- and hard-launched her relationship with Drew Moss in a pair of photos on his Instagram account in July 2025.

Moss described the track and field star as his "forever wedding date" in his post's caption, and he included a sweet snap in which he gave her a kiss on the cheek.

Mya was apparently feeling the love as well, as she referred to Moss as "my handsome man" in the comments.

A Claressa Shields and Laila Ali superfight just got a whole lot more real ... 'cause just days after the retired boxing legend made it clear she wouldn't even consider fighting without at least $15 million on the table, the "GWOAT" has a message -- we got the dough!

"Laila, I'm here with my team. I got some great news for you. We got the $15 million!" Shields said in video sent to TMZ Sports.

The undefeated champ continued ... "Let's make a fight between me and you. The best versus the best. The greats versus the greats. The GWOAT versus Muhammad Ali's daughter, Laila Ali. Let's make it happen."

The attorney representing the woman accusing Shannon Sharpe of rape said Friday both sides have agreed to a settlement in the civil case.

Tony Buzbee announced in a statement on his Instagram page that "after protracted and respectful negotiations," Sharpe and his accuser "reached a mutually agreed upon resolution."

No word on the specifics of the couple's pact ... but Buzbee added, "All matters have now been addressed satisfactorily, and the matter is closed. The lawsuit will thus be dismissed with prejudice."