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3:20 PM PT -- Quinton Aaron's wife Margarita tells TMZ ... "He opened his eyes today and gave a thumbs up."

Quinton Aaron -- the actor who played Michael Oher in "The Blind Side" -- is on life support after being hospitalized following a collapse at his home ... but there are some positive signs for his recovery.

Quinton's wife, Margarita, tells TMZ ... the medical devices helping keep Quinton alive aren't doing all the work, and he's partially breathing on his own, which gives the family hope.

We're told Quinton's been hospitalized for 4 days now ... and with each passing day, he shows more signs of improvement.

Quinton's wife says he has a blood infection and doctors are still running a battery of tests to determine the source of the issue.

Bella Hadid and Adan Banuelos are reportedly dunzo after two years together.

The supermodel is newly single following her split from the equestrian, according to Entertainment Tonight. A source told the outlet Bella is "doing her best to stay positive and distract herself" after the breakup, adding she's leaned heavily into work and close friendships as she processes the split.

We've reached out to reps for both Bella and Adan ... so far, no word back.

Ryan Wedding made his first court appearance following his arrest last week in Mexico City ... with the alleged international drug kingpin pleading not guilty to all 17 felony charges against him, and his attorney urging the public to keep an open mind.

Wedding appeared before Judge John D. Early on Monday afternoon in a Santa Ana courtroom. On top of his not guilty plea, he was ordered jailed without bond and will remain in U.S. custody.

Speaking with TMZ Sports outside the courtroom ... Wedding's attorney, Anthony Colombo, fired back at FBI Director Kash Patel's claim that the Canadian Olympic snowboarder is a modern-day El Chapo and Pablo Escobar.

The Department of Homeland Security has no plans to steer clear of the Super Bowl, despite tension and unrest after the shootings in Minnesota ... telling TMZ Sports, "Those who are here legally and are not breaking other laws have nothing to fear."

Immigration and Customs Enforcement were reportedly set to carry out immigration enforcement at Super Bowl LX on February 8 in Santa Clara, CA ... but with the controversy surrounding the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, would Homeland Security back off?

Paul Pierce has been hit with a paternity lawsuit from a woman who says he is the father of her unborn child ... and now she's asking for a DNA test to back up her claims.

Princess Santiago, who works as an event director in L.A., filed the suit on January 12 and TMZ Sports has obtained a copy. In the docs, Santiago is asking the court to compel the 48-year-old to take genetic testing to determine whether he is the father of the child.

"I filed for paternity papers after multiple attempts to resolve this privately," Santiago said in a statement. "Paul Pierce is the father of my son, King, and I am simply asking for a paternity test so the truth can be confirmed."

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12:32 PM PT -- Portnoy won't have to break out his "dead fish" after all -- the NFL tells us he's good to go to the Super Bowl as long as he buys a ticket.

Consider this beef squashed.

Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy fully expects to be inside Levi's Stadium when his beloved New England Patriots take the field for Super Bowl LX ... but if the NFL wants him gone, he'll be ready to channel his inner "dead fish."

El Presidente's beef with Roger Goodell goes back to Deflategate ... when Portnoy and three other Barstool employees (known as the Brady Four) were arrested for protesting the Tom Brady suspension at NFL headquarters.

Ever since, he's been persona non grata at the Big Game ... and was even kicked out when he tried to fly under the radar with a disguise when the Patriots won it all in 2019.

Buffalo Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin's fiancée, Carolina Matovac, announced on Monday she was pregnant amid her health battle that resulted in a heart transplant ... and heartbreakingly, today was the child's due date.

Carolina -- who got engaged to the defenseman in 2025 -- shared the tragic news on her Instagram ...  with a photo of the couple on a plane as she received medical care.

"Today was meant to be the day we finally met you," Carolina said. "You will always hold a special place in our hearts as our first baby, even though we never had the chance to meet. Our love for you is endless."

Shaun White's pulled off some impressive boarding stunts ... and he's finally added "jumping over a couple of comedians" to his list!

Here's the deal ... Winter Storm Fern turned NYC's Central Park into a proper winter wonderland over the weekend, as the park got blanketed with snow.

As you know, snow's kind of Shaun's playground ... so he strapped onto his snowboard and started carving through the park!

The former Olympian eventually found himself a pair of slightly unorthodox obstacles -- Shane Gillis and Chris O'Connor -- and jumped right over the two comedians while they were enjoying a few cold ones in the snow.

Jake Paul’s most challenging fight? Trying to keep up with his fiancée in the hot tub.

Jutta Leerdam turned up the heat on Instagram with "some winter randoms" on Monday -- including a steamy clip of the couple that already has fans losing their minds

The Olympic skater shared a shot of herself rocking a cheeky black swimsuit as she stepped into the tub. Paul sat beside her, helping her into the water before wrapping his arm around her buns.

A  moment of silence for Alex Pretti was held at the Minnesota Timberwolves' home game on Sunday -- and as soon as it ended, some fans in attendance used it as an opportunity to shout "F*** ICE" for all to hear.

As we previously reported, the Wolves' matchup with the Golden State Warriors was postponed following Pretti's death to "prioritize the safety and security of the Minneapolis community" amid all the unrest that followed the fatal incident.

When the two teams took the court a day later, tensions were clearly still high. In a recorded video of the tribute, multiple people are heard voicing their opposition to ICE.

That wasn't the only moment during the game that had people talking. During a break in the action ... the Target Center put on a dunk show with the fans ... with the dunkers wearing "ICE OUT" t-shirts.

Leonard Taylor didn’t just shut down a field goal … he lit up the timeline, too, with a wild and controversial postgame media sesh!

The Patriots' defensive lineman came up huge when it mattered most in Sunday’s AFC Championship, getting his hand on a potential game-tying kick with 4:46 to play and sealing New England’s return to the Super Bowl.

Chaos erupted on the field, and in the stadium after the incredible play ... and the excitement followed into the Pats locker room.

Taylor -- speaking to reporters after the 10-7 win over the Denver Broncos -- explained the block and casually dropped the now-viral line:

“I jumped up and got a taste of the ball -- no Diddy,” he quipped.

The block itself was massive -- full extension, perfect timing, in heavy snow -- but it was the interview that sent social media spiraling. The memes followed.

What makes it even crazier? Taylor wasn’t supposed to be here. He was undrafted in 2024, and cut by the Jets earlier in the year after an 0-6 start.

On Sunday, he was limited to just 16 defensive snaps and four more on special teams.

He made 'em count, saving the Patriots’ season with one hand.

The Pats will face the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl LX on Feb. 8 … a rematch more than a decade in the making after New England took home the title in 2015.

The Rams' NFC title game loss hit hard for Davante Adams, who had to hold back tears as he talked to reporters after missing out on a Super Bowl appearance ... admitting it was crushing.

The Los Angeles receiver spoke with the media following the 31-27 defeat against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on Sunday ... and it was quite emotional for Adams, as it marked his fifth time losing in the NFC Championship Game.

"Heartbreak. It's tough to talk, honestly," Adams said.

Terry Bradshaw had a ton of nice things to say about Sam Darnold during the NFC Championship -- only issue?? His coworkers were talking about an entirely different game.

The whoopsie happened at halftime of the Seattle Seahawks' 31-27 win over the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday ... when the Fox desk took a moment to address the earlier matchup in the day -- the AFC title game, which the New England Patriots won over the Denver Broncos to earn a spot in the Super Bowl.

The broadcast cut to a postgame interview with Pats defensive back Christian Gonzalez, who secured the 10-7 victory with a late interception ... and when it returned to the guys at Lumen Field, Terry went right into his thoughts on the current showdown.

Former NFL player Jeff Faine just listed his Florida pad for $3.9 million ... offering up a rare mix of luxury and country living in the Sunshine State!!

TMZ Sports has learned the 10-year NFL vet put the estate on the market this week with Marlene DeCespedes of Douglas Elliman ... and it's a stunning farmhouse built with a modern design.

The 5,772 square-foot property is located in Gotha, about 11 miles west of Orlando. The architecture is amazing ... with vaulted ceilings, custom wood beams and marble interior.

The Super Bowl is set -- the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots will meet in the Big Game on Feb. 8 ... a rematch more than a decade in the making.

The Pats handled business first on Sunday ... holding off the Jarrett Stidham-led Denver Broncos in a snowy AFC Championship Game.

It was a low-scoring affair ... and the Pats only needed two scores to punch their tickets for the Super Bowl with a 10-7 victory.