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Ric Flair spoke with TMZ about Hulk Hogan in the minutes after the wrestling legend's death ... and he got super emotional remembering his good friend.

The Nature Boy sat down with Harvey Levin shortly after Hulk died of cardiac arrest in Florida ... and he immediately broke down in tears.

Flair told us he had just talked with Hulk's former manager, Jimmy Hart, on Wednesday ... and Hart ensured Hogan "was fine."

Simone Biles doesn't need to do wild flips to leave her fans speechless -- the gymnastics superstar floored her followers with her latest snap from aboard a yacht!!

The seven-time Olympic gold medalist shared the photo with her 12 million Instagram followers on Wednesday ... showing her striking a side-profile pose in a bikini.

Fans were quick to compliment the view ... as well as the scene behind her.

Dolphins offensive lineman Bayron Matos remains hospitalized after he was airlifted to a treatment facility following a medical emergency during Wednesday's training camp practice ... with his agent saying he will undergo more tests to determine what exactly happened.

Matos' rep, Perlesta Hollingsworth, told the Miami Herald the 24-year-old has "an above the shoulder type injury," but it is unclear what exactly that means.

Hollingsworth did note he has "some but not full movement in his right leg."

7/24 -- 7:30 AM PT -- Milford Police confirmed to TMZ Sports that Eliezer Rosario Lebron, 19, was charged with assault and battery. He is a player on the East Springfield team.

A spectator, 17, was also charged with assault, disturbing the peace, and affray.

Two individuals involved in the violent brawl at a Massachusetts youth baseball game are expected to be charged for their actions, police confirmed to TMZ Sports.

The Milford Police Department relayed the update on Wednesday ... less than two days after the shocking fight between the crowd and players at the Milford Post 59 and East Springfield game at Fino Field.

The melee was caught on a MyMilfordTV livestream, showing a spectator who was heckling players run onto the field to throw hands with the East Springfield team.

"Happy Gilmore 2" is almost here ... but those who can't wait to see Bad Bunny on their screens got a nice treat on Thursday -- a brief, and somehow sexy, clip of Benito's character with a bucket of honey.

BB plays the role of Oscar in the Adam Sandler sequel ... a project that's chock full of massive names like Travis Kelce, AEW wrestler MJF, golfers John Daly, Bryson DeChambeau and Rory McIlroy and musician Kid Cudi.

There's been a lot of hype surrounding Mr. Bunny's involvement ... and Netflix decided not to wait until Friday to peel back the curtain on his acting chops.

Texas A&M's live mascot, Reveille X, underwent surgery Wednesday to remove one of her eyes ... but, thankfully, the university said the procedure went well and she's now at home "resting comfortably."

TAMU president Mark A. Welsh III announced in a statement the collie had been having "discomfort and cloudiness in her right eye," and after vets checked it out, they determined an operation was the best course of action.

"I’m grateful to report that Miss Rev has come through the surgery successfully," Welsh III said ... before adding she's "been discharged and is resting comfortably."

As many as three NFL legends could be throwing hands on the upcoming Adrian Peterson fight card ... as Le'Veon Bell just told TMZ Sports he's got interest in boxing Frank Gore at the event.

We caught up with the former Pittsburgh Steelers tailback out at LAX this week ... and given he once knocked out Peterson in the squared circle, we had to ask about the upcoming tilt between A.P. and his poker rival, Joe "Baby Joe" Castaneda.

Bell said he believes his ex-NFL colleague will win ... before he informed us he'd actually be down to mix it up in a bout just prior to the Peterson vs. Castaneda main event.

Actor Sacha Baron Cohen's showing off his smooth and jacked physique on the current cover of Men's Fitness UK ... and Kazakh journalist Borat Sagdiyev's letting the fur fly in a sexy sling mankini, looking very niiiiiiice!

Sacha's currently starring as the villainous Mephisto in Marvel's Disney+ series "Ironheart," ... but Borat's still out there learning of foreign countries for make benefit of glorious nation of Kazakhstan ... so, we gotta ask ... Who'd You Rather?!?

Nikki Bella is putting herself back out there after her split from Artem Chigvintsev ... revealing she's on a popular celebrity dating app -- but not necessarily looking to get cuffed just yet.

Bella opened up on the "What Do You Wanna Talk About With Cody Rhodes" podcast ... saying lucky individuals shouldn't be surprised if they come across her profile on Raya, a platform for celebrities and high-profile individuals in the entertainment industry.

She told Rhodes she never had any intention of getting on one of those apps ... but said being back on the road reminded her how it can get lonely -- especially in hotel rooms.

Memphis Grizzlies star Zach Edey -- the 7-foot-4 phenom -- cut a deal with prosecutors on Wednesday to close out his reckless driving case, TMZ Sports has learned.

Court records we obtained show the 23-year-old admitted to a speeding infraction and agreed to pay $639.50 ... and in exchange, officials dropped the misdemeanor reckless driving charge he had been facing.

The case stemmed from a May 1 encounter the basketball player had with Indiana State Police in West Lafayette.

Ilia Topuria just gave Nelk Boys haters an absolute treat -- the current UFC lightweight champion didn't pull any punches in sparring sessions with the YouTubers ... resulting in some hilarious content!!

The group posted their workout with the champ to their YouTube channel Wednesday ... and as you would expect, they got their asses handed to them.

The first victim was Steiny. Topuria backed him into a corner and laid some light hits before he fell. He did get back up ... but then Topuria landed a right that sent him to the mat.

Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane is sticking by his 2025 first-round draft pick Maxwell Hairston amid a sexual assault lawsuit ... calling the situation frustrating, and describing Hairston as "a very good young man."

Beane met with the media as the team kicked off its training camp in Western New York on Wednesday ... when he was asked if the team's perspective toward Hairston has changed since the suit was filed, to which he responded, "no."

"We have to remember in society that people can make accusations and do things," he said. "I have no idea what the agenda is there, but I can tell you every stone we turned over, every door we looked behind, this is a very good young man."

Diego Sanchez's lawyer tells TMZ Sports the former UFC fighter will "channel his energy and passion into getting better with some needed treatment and counseling" after being released from jail for his gun-related arrest.

Jason Bowles provided us with the statement after Judge Cindy Leos granted Sanchez his release in New Mexico on Tuesday ... saying, "Diego has done so much good for the Albuquerque community over the years and has been a role model for many at risk youth. He is a much loved UFC legend."

"We believe he is on the path back to greatness in all areas of his life," Bowles added.

Draya Michele and Jalen Green are setting the record straight on how they ended up together -- the NBA star admitted he is the one who slid into the DMs!!

The couple appeared on Whistle for a Q&A about their controversial relationship (due to their age gap) ... with many accusing Michele of manipulating the young basketball star.

Well, that's not the case. Green -- who was traded to the Phoenix Suns in July -- revealed he was the one who made the first move.

Larsa Pippen turned her trip to the beach into a full-blown photoshoot this week ... posing for sexy snaps as she lounged around in Miami -- and she enlisted her daughter to capture her every move.

51-year-old Pippen was spotted hanging out with Sophia, 16, on Tuesday ... soaking up the sun as she rocked a tiny, white bikini.

Larsa apparently decided she loved the look so much, she got her kid to do her best Sports Illustrated Swimsuit photog impression ... and got to work in front of the lens.

7/23 9:55 AM PT -- Ric Flair just gave fans a closer look at the damage ... revealing the large scar on his forehead.

Naitch also shared another apology to the ATL Comic Convention for missing his planned fan event ... but based on the image, we take it his supporters will understand.

Ric Flair just knocked out skin cancer once again -- the wrestling legend revealed he underwent successful treatment for melanoma.

The 76-year-old shared the news Tuesday morning via social media ... featuring a photo of himself in a medical facility. In the image, Flair has bandages on his left arm and above his left eye.

He thanked his doctors at the Academic Alliance in Dermatology for helping him get through his second bout of skin cancer in three years ... finishing it off with his classic "WOOOOO" catchphrase.