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Maxim Naumov turned his Olympic debut into a powerful tribute … honoring his late parents while competing on the biggest stage of his life.

The 24-year-old Team USA figure skater finally lived out the dream he once shared with his mom and dad -- stepping onto Olympic ice on Tuesday while carrying their memory with him every step of the way.

Naumov arrived at the Olympics with far more on his shoulders than just medals and scores nearly a year after losing his parents, Vadim Naumov and Evgenia Shishkova. They were among 67 people who lost their lives when a United States Army Black Hawk helicopter collided mid-air with an American Airlines jet near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on January 29, 2025.

And he delivered.

Naumov skated with emotion and precision in his Olympic short program, posting a season-best 85.65 -- then brought a photo of his parents into the kiss-and-cry … the same picture of him stepping onto the ice as a baby that’s followed him throughout the season.

Those close to the skating world say the Olympics represented the ultimate shared goal for the Naumov family -- one Maxim never imagined reaching without his parents by his side.

After earning his Olympic spot at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships, Naumov made it clear that resilience has been his driving force through grief, pressure and doubt.

Team USA curler Rich Ruohonen, a native Minnesotan, went in on ICE at the Winter Olympics ... calling out immigration officials for what he says is illegal and unjust behavior.

Ruohonen -- who is an attorney by day -- didn't hold back when meeting with the media in Italy, calling out the Department of Homeland Security agency for what he says is aggressive enforcement.

"First of all, I'd like to say I'm proud to be here to represent Team USA, and to represent our country, but we'd be remiss if we didn't at least mention what's going on in Minnesota and what a tough time it's been for everybody," Ruohonen said.

9 AM PT -- Kid Rock just posted a video on X denying reports he lip-synced his performance of "Bawitdaba" during the Turning Point USA Halftime Show. His deejay, Paradime, even flew out to rap the song with him live ... to prove they know the lyrics.

It looks like even Kid Rock had to go back and watch Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Show ... because the country-rap-rock star delivered his critique of BB's performance on Fox News last night.

Rock told Laura Ingraham on "The Ingraham Angle" ... "Like most people, I didn't understand any of it. I saw there's a lot of dancers and a lot of big to-do stuff. And, you know, he said he wanted to have a dance party; it looked like he had one."

And while Rock admitted it wasn't his "cup of tea," he revealed he doesn't have any beef with BB. He's more upset with the NFL.

He clarified ... "I don't fault that kid for doing the Super Bowl, getting in front of a global audience. I fault the NFL for putting him in that position and Turning Point for having to come out and have an alternative for people to watch. You know, it's just -- poor kid."

Professional race car driver Lewis Hamilton's obviously not afraid to move fast ... and clearly Kim Kardashian isn't either -- because it seems she's already bringing him around her famous family.

Kim shared a vid of her and her sisters Khloé Kardashian and Kylie Jenner trying the "Titanic Challenge" ... a viral trend where people attempt to go from lying on their backs to flipping over and rolling up on their partner's hip and thighs.

It's meant to mimic the iconic "I'm flying" scene from the hit 1997 movie ... though the Kardashian sisters' attempts reminded us more of the film's ending -- spoiler alert: a bit disastrous.

During one of Kim's doomed voyages, you can hear Lewis shouting advice to push off and away ... which caught the attention of many fans on social media.

The shirtless fan who stormed the field during Super Bowl LX is now giving people a front-row seat to the chaos -- posting a POV video that shows his entire run, from dodging security to getting tackled by a Patriots player.

Alex Gonzalez shared the clip on Instagram ... about 24 hours after he charged onto the Levi's Stadium grass during the fourth quarter of the Seahawks vs. Patriots matchup.

In the video, filmed from Gonzalez's point of view, you can see a decoy jump down to the turf as bait ... and when security put their full focus on that guy, AG jumped from his endzone seat onto the field, rushing past the staffers and cheering as he ran.

"F*** yeah!" Gonzalez yelled, "Hahahaha! Let's go!!!"

Rising F1 star Kimi Antonelli crashed a super-rare Mercedes in a one-vehicle accident over the weekend ... and while the car took a beating, the driver is luckily okay.

The 19-year-old Italian's Mercedes team confirmed the news in a statement on Tuesday ... saying Kimi got in the road incident near his home in San Marino. According to local news, he collided with a guardrail.

The team said Kimi called police himself ... and his whip was the only one involved.

Monday night's showdown between the Hornets and Pistons descended into chaos after a wild brawl broke out on the hardwood ... resulting it multiple players being ejected, after coaches and officials were finally able to restore peace!

It all went down with 7:09 remaining in the third quarter after Hornets forward Moussa Diabate was fouled by Jalen Duren. The two then went chest-to-chest ... before Duren put his hand in Diabate's face and shoved him away.

Diabate then lunged at the Pistons' third-year veteran, taking a swing at him as players and coaches tried to restrain him. He eventually broke free and tried to put hands on Duren, but was pushed back toward the baseline.

Collin Sexton's latest rival wasn't wearing a jersey -- it was bolted to the backboard.

The freshly traded Chicago Bulls guard went viral after a heated free-throw sequence during Monday’s matchup with the Brooklyn Nets ... when Sexton missed his first shot from the stripe, locked eyes with the hoop like it personally betrayed him, then knocked down the second attempt.

That’s when things got spicy.

50 Cent is taking a dig at Stefon Diggs after rumors surfaced the NFL star and Cardi B broke up during Sunday's Super Bowl LX.

Always the troll, 50 hopped on Instagram Monday and wrote, “Can you imagine waking up this morning and you done lost this b!tch and the Super Bowl?”

The rapper added, “I would tell everybody get away from me, have a drink and go back to sleep. LOL.”

Bad Bunny used the Super Bowl stage to tell a story about his culture -- and his crew says the message was loud and clear!

TMZ Sports caught up with members of the global superstar’s cast at LAX on Monday after their big halftime performance ... and they say their focus wasn’t just about putting on a show, it was about putting Puerto Rican culture front and center on the world’s biggest stage.

"I was blown away myself," one of his backup dancers, Chris, told us.

"I feel like it’s such a monumental moment culturally. I was born and raised in Puerto Rico and everything they did culturally, I feel like they tapped in perfectly."

The Winter Olympics have officially slid into our lives ... and of course, we have pics of celebs channeling their inner figure skaters and a little icy game to keep things fun, if you’re down to chill!

Take a scroll through the gallery -- you’ll spot Olivia Pierson, Catherine Paiz, and Natalie Halcro serving girls’-night-on-ice energy, plus Chloe Cherry hanging out on the rink with the rap-loving alien doll, Lil Mayo.

Feeling frosty? Warm things up by putting that brain to work with our ice-skating trivia game above. No blades required!

San Francisco 49ers DE Keion White was shot in the ankle Monday morning, just hours after the Super Bowl ended, with the 3-year NFL vet sustaining a non-life-threatening injury.

White, 27, is currently in a local hospital where he's undergoing surgery.

The team confirmed the news in a statement to The Athletic, saying they will update his condition “when appropriate.”

Marc Anthony isn't diving headfirst into the Beckham family drama but he is acknowledging it.

The singer and longtime friend of the famous family briefly addressed the ongoing tension between David and Victoria Beckham and their eldest son, Brooklyn Beckham, calling the situation "unfortunate" while making it clear he's not interested in fueling the fire.

In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Marc praised the Beckham family and emphasized his long history with them, saying the public narrative doesn't reflect the full reality of what's going on behind closed doors.

Tracy Scroggins, who spent all 10 seasons of his career as a member of the Detroit Lions, has died at 56 years old, TMZ Sports has learned.

"It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Tracy Scroggins," the Scroggins family said in a statement sent to us.

"Tracy was a devoted father, cherished family member, and loyal friend whose life was marked by remarkable strength and perseverance. While many knew him for his career as a professional football player in the NFL, those closest to him knew him as a kind-hearted and generous man who cared deeply for his family and friends."

Lindsey Vonn is breaking her silence after Sunday's terrifying crash at the Olympics ... detailing the severity of the injury, a tibia fracture, that she says will require "multiple surgeries to fix properly."

Vonn took to Instagram Monday afternoon after undergoing emergency surgery for the injury, saying "my Olympic dream did not finish the way I dreamt it would."

"I dared to dream and had worked so hard to achieve it. Because in Downhill ski racing the difference between a strategic line and a catastrophic injury can be as small as 5 inches."

Quavo rolled the dice on the Patriots bringing home the Lombardi -- and the former Migos star definitely wasn’t spraying champagne when the clock hit zero.

But even though the Atlanta rapper's wallet took a hit -- he placed a $100,000 wager on the Pats to win Super Bowl LX -- he tells TMZ Sports he’s still all-in on New England’s future.

“I bet money on New England … the boys couldn’t fall through for me,” Quavo told us on his way out of Levi's Stadium.

Still, he’s not jumping off the bandwagon -- not with Drake Maye running the show.

“This is his second year. He’s looking good; it’s a great time, it’s a great start,” Quavo said. “It’s time to get back to the drawing board.”

He also weighed in on the halftime spectacle ... giving Bad Bunny major props despite all the chatter surrounding the leadup to the performance.

“I feel like it was awesome,” he said. “We’re artists. Everybody who gets a chance and opportunity to do the Super Bowl should … and I feel like he killed it and the message at the end was great.”