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No, the NFL season wasn't predetermined back in September ... so says "RedZone" star Scott Hanson, who tells TMZ Sports he was simply having some laughs with a post that went viral last week.

The popular TV host set social media on fire when he pointed out how the NFL shared a graphic before Week 1 that showed Drake Maye and Sam Darnold nearest to Levi's Stadium with the caption, "32 teams with February dreams. We’re so back."

Fast-forward 21 weeks ... Maye's New England Patriots are facing Darnold's Seattle Seahawks in the Big Game.

Derek Fisher isn’t predicting a Ja Morant trade before next week’s deadline ... but if it happens, he says buckle up.

TMZ Sports caught up with the five-time NBA champion at LAX recently and asked him about the possibility of the Memphis Grizzlies trading their dynamic star.

Fisher weighed in on the rumors ... admitting there’s no obvious landing spot if Morant is moved -- but stressed that being traded is something even the game’s greats have had to endure.

From the dugout to the spotlight ... Banana Ball star Jayson Arendt knocked his "American Idol" audition out of the park!

TMZ Sports caught up with the ballplaying country artist after he stole the show on the 24th season premiere when several of his teammates joined him for the audition ... dancing and hyping up the room before Arendt performed Chris Stapleton's "Fire Away."

His raw, country sound resonated with judges Lionel Richie, Luke Bryan and Carrie Underwood ... all gave Arendt their approval to punch his Golden Ticket to Hollywood!

Bella Hadid and Adan Banuelos might not be totally through like early reports indicated ... because video captures the two cutting a rug in a Texas bar -- just hours before Banuelos was arrested.

We've obtained exclusive video from a bar in Weatherford, TX from Friday night ... which shows the model and the cowboy slow dancing in the little Western-themed spot -- before Adan sweetly nuzzles his face into her neck.

Banuelos then pulls off a series of fancy moves ... spinning Hadid all around him and finishing it off by pulling her into a sweet embrace.

Brie Bella is following in her sister Nikki's footsteps ... 'cause a year after her sister made a surprise return at WWE's 2025 Royal Rumble event, the 42-year-old just made her long-awaited return after four years away!

The crowd in Saudi Arabia went nuts when Brie entered the women's Royal Rumble match at #29.

Bella made her way to the ring rocking a Bella Twins red body suit, matching her sister Nikki who entered four spots earlier ... and despite being out of the ring for the last few years, she hasn't missed a beat!

The NBA has suspended Philadelphia 76ers power forward Paul George for 25 games for violating the league's anti-drug program, the NBA announced Saturday.

His suspension begins immediately and will bench him for Saturday’s game against the New Orleans Pelicans.

George said the situation is a big mix-up in a statement to ESPN, but is taking full responsibility for the error. He explained ... "Over the past few years, I’ve discussed the importance of mental health, and in the course of recently seeking treatment for an issue of my own, I made the mistake of taking an improper medication."

Bella Hadid's reported ex-boyfriend found himself in the slammer after having a little too much Friday night fun.

Award-winning cowboy and horse trainer Adan Banuelos was arrested in Texas in the wee hours of Saturday morning for public intoxication, TMZ has learned. He's already bonded out of the Parker County Jail after paying a minor fee of $386.

TMZ has reached out to the Parker County Sheriff for more info and Adan for comment ... so far, nothing back.

Adan caught the spotlight in Hollywood when he began dating the supermodel in late 2023 -- although they reportedly split this month.

If Sydney Sweeney is ever back on the market ... it looks like Puka Nacua is ready to go shopping!

The Los Angeles Rams player seemed to shoot his shot with the "Euphoria" star over social media Friday ... commenting on an X post that pointed out all the things she wants in a man, which includes someone who is athletic, outgoing, funny, and who'll go skydiving with her.

Just look at his tweet -- he quotes Sydney's words about what she's looking for in a partner, writing ... "Love skydiving." It's a small gesture, but it seems like an obvious hint he's interested.

"HE GOT SCREWED!!!"

That's Rob Gronkowski weighing in on his former head coach, Bill Belichick, missing out on first-ballot Hall of Famer honors.

We caught up with the former Patriots superstar outside of NBC in New York City this week ... and asked how he felt about the the biggest football story of the week.

His reaction was exactly what you'd expect.

Bert Kreischer is counting down the days until his pre-Daytona 500 Full Throttle Festival ... and he tells TMZ Sports if there were one person in the whole world he would love to introduce to NASCAR -- it would be none other than Joe Rogan!!

We chopped it up with the comedian ahead of the opening race of the 2026 NASCAR season ... and he told us he hopes to convince the podcast megastar and UFC commentator on how great a sport it is.

"He doesn't really follow NASCAR," Kreischer said. "And I would love for him to get into NASCAR."

Add music video star to John Daly's resume ... 'cause the legendary golfer made a cameo in musician Andrew Moore's new song, and TMZ Sports has the BTS video!

59-year-old Daly will appear in the video for "Tyrant," and we got a sneak peek as the 2x Majors winner filmed one of his scenes ... which takes place in the clubhouse bar.

John, flanked by his caddie, walks into the establishment and up to Moore, whom he hugs, asking, "What's up, brother? How's it goin', man?"

Paul Walter Hauser wants to make one thing crystal clear heading into his showdown with Mad Dog Connelly -- pro wrestling isn't a celebrity cameo or a Hollywood flex.

The "Naked Gun" actor tells TMZ Sports he's in this world now -- and he’s not giving up an inch ahead of Sunday's SuperPower Slam at the Melrose Ballroom in New York City.

"I now live in his world, and he’s going to have to make room for me," Hauser said on a joint call with Mad Dog. "I’m not letting anyone take my spot, man."

That’s why he's all in for a Lumberjack Strap Match ... where 20 men with leather belts surround the ring to make sure neither fighter walks out.

Klay Thompson's relationship with Megan Thee Stallion got a big stamp of approval on Friday, 'cause his ex-NBA pops says the rapper is a "very nice lady" -- and one hell of a cook!!

The cams caught up with the two-time NBA champion Friday ... and he couldn't help but sing the praises of MTS and her chef skills.

Of course ... we asked what one of her great dishes was -- with Thompson shouting out her barbecue baked beans.

Punches started flying way before Teofimo Lopez and Shakur Stevenson's fight Saturday night -- a massive brawl broke out several times at their weigh-ins ... and Devin Haney's dad appeared to be right in the middle of one of them in an attempt to break it up.

It happened on Friday at The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City, after Lopez and Stevenson stepped on the scales for their WBO World Super Light title fight.

Several cameras captured the chaos as the melee broke out near the stage, with multiple men throwing punches after a heated exchange of words.

8:13 PM PT -- Steve Tisch released a statement on Friday night in response to the emails that surfaced between him and Jeffrey Epstein:

"We had a brief association where we exchanged emails about adult women, and in addition, we discussed movies, philanthropy and investments," Tisch said. "I did not take him up on any of his invitations and never went to his island.  As we all know now, he was a terrible person and someone I deeply regret associating with."

N.Y. Giants co-owner Steve Tisch repeatedly exchanged emails with Jeffrey Epstein, where the men discussed different women ... a new trove of emails released by the Justice Department shows.

The emails were among the more than 3 million the DOJ released under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which Congress passed in November 2025.

In April 2013, Tisch emailed Epstein saying, "I just had lunch with your assistant's friend [REDACTED] who I met at your house Wed morning. Very sweet girl."

"Do you know anything about her?" Steve asked.

Vernon Davis is speaking out after a woman accused him of abusing her last year ... saying he is looking forward to clearing his name.

The Super Bowl champ went to social media to address the TMZ Sports report ... saying he is aware and saddened by the news coming to light.

"For now, I'm staying focused on my life, my work, and the amazing people and partners who believe in and continue to support me," Davis said minutes ago.