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Bam Adebayo, fresh off one of the most impressive scoring performances in NBA history, had one very important order of business post-game ... praise his WNBA superstar GF A'ja Wilson, calling her his inspiration!

The Miami Heat big man put on a show at the Kaseya Center, posting the second-highest-scoring game in NBA history, surpassing Kobe Bryant, who famously scored 81 in 2006.

After the Heat's 150-129 win over the Wizards, Adebayo shared a special moment with his girlfriend, Wilson ... and even brought her along to his post-game presser, where he had some heartwarming words about his lady.

Donna Kelce is speaking out on the story that altered the course of human history ... revealing why she is installing new windows at her modest Florida home -- saying it all had to do with the cold weather that hit Florida this winter!!

Jason and Travis were able to snag the highly coveted exclusive interview on the newest episode of their "New Heights" podcast ... where they chopped it up with America's favorite home renovator.

The Kelces got to the bottom of it ... throwing out all the hard-hitting questions -- like why she's giving her humble abode a facelift.

Team USA manager Mark DeRosa is walking back a costly comment after mistakenly saying the Americans had already clinched a spot in the next round -- hours before a stunning 8-6 loss to Italy put the squad’s World Baseball Classic hopes in serious jeopardy.

DeRosa made the remark during an appearance Tuesday morning on MLB Network's "Hot Stove," where he suggested the U.S. had already punched its ticket to the quarterfinals. He even hinted the game against Italy would be used to give some regulars a breather.

But the math wasn’t right.

Some folks are unimpressed with Bam Adebayo's 83-point game ... including Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka, who told reporters he had no idea how the Miami Heat player could score at will like that -- until he looked at the box score.

The 48-year-old former pro met with the media after his team secured a 113-99 win over the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday ... and was asked what he thought about the big man's historic night at home against the Washington Wizards.

"First thing you think is 'how?' -- not because of him, but because of the way he plays," Udoka said. "And I saw he only made six threes but 40 free throws or something like that? Tells the story right there ... and the Washington Wizards."

Ronda Rousey made a career as the "Baddest Woman on the Planet" ... but what if we told you she's even more bad now?? Well, that's what Rowdy tells TMZ Sports -- saying she's never been more skilled!!

We caught up with the former UFC champion at her press conference for her Gina Carano fight on Tuesday ... and asked how close she is to her dominant run in MMA.

"I'm better than I've ever been," Rousey said. "I'm definitely better than I've ever been."

Shocking news out of the NFL -- the Maxx Crosby trade is off -- and the Las Vegas Raiders are putting the blame on the Baltimore Ravens.

"The Baltimore Ravens have backed out of our trade agreement for Maxx Crosby," the Raiders announced on Tuesday. "We will have no further comment at this time.”

No word yet as to why the Ravens changed their minds ... but reports are that it had something to do with his physical

4:19 PM PT -- Luka Doncic is no longer engaged to Anamaria Goltes, the Lakers' superstar told ESPN on Tuesday.

"I love my daughters more than anything and I've been doing everything I can for them to be with me in the U.S. during the season, but that hasn't been possible, so I recently made the tough decision to end my engagement," Doncic said.

"Everything I do is for my daughters' happiness and I will always fight to be with them and give them the best life I can."

Doncic added he had no idea of Goltes' filing.

The report went on to say Doncic expressed his desire to bring their newborn to the States back in December ... and a disagreement led Goltes to call police, although officials did not detect a criminal offense.

Luka Doncic's partner, Anamaria Goltes, just filed a petition for child support of their two minor children ... this according to documents obtained by TMZ Sports.

The petition states Anamaria moved back to Slovenia in May of last year ... and their kids have remained with her ever since -- including their youngest, who was born in December 2025.

The petition does not seek custody orders -- only child support and attorney fees.

Francis Ngannou has changed his mind about Jake Paul -- after initially turning down a fight with El Gallo, the MMA great says he's now fully ready to kick his ass.

Paul called out Ngannou at a press conference on Tuesday for the Predator's upcoming fight against Philipe Lins as part of the Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano Netflix event ... and things quickly shifted from the May 16 bout.

Paul previously tried to box Ngannou last November, but it never happened. Instead, Paul ended up getting in the ring with Anthony Joshua.

"You were the option before Anthony Joshua, and you ran like a duck, and I bet you didn't think I would last longer than you did with Anthony either," Paul said minutes ago.

Former New York Jets running back and Super Bowl III winner Matt Snell has died at the age of 84.

ESPN was first to share the news, reporting that Snell's son -- Beau -- said he passed away Tuesday morning on Long Island. No cause of death was given.

Snell spent his entire playing career with Green Gang -- joining the team in 1964 and remaining until his retirement in 1972. In his first season, he took home the AFL Rookie of the Year honors, as well as being named an AFL All-Star.

Days after Justin Herbert showered Madison Beer with birthday love for her 27th trip around the sun ... the singer is now returning the favor to her man -- calling the L.A. Chargers quarterback her "dream come true" in her special post to him.

Beer took to Instagram to celebrate Herbert's 28th birthday, sharing some mushy captions and funny moments from their time together over the last few months.

"I am so lucky to be yours," she wrote on a picture that captured Herbert carrying her through a field. "You are my dream come true."

Dwight and Amber Howard were planning a massive second wedding celebration in India in the weeks and months leading up to their split ... TMZ has learned.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... the couple had been actively discussing and planning a large ceremony overseas, though it's unclear exactly where in India they intended to host the bash.

We're told no official date had been locked in, but the ceremony was very much in the works prior to the divorce.

Dwight and Amber tied the knot in Las Vegas last year. However, our sources say they wanted a more elaborate, traditional celebration abroad with friends and family ... something far grander than their Vegas vows.

Donna Kelce's home renovation plans are the talk of the town ... but it turns out she's been making moves behind her son's back -- 'cause Travis said he had no idea his mom had a "massive" project on her hands!!

Kelce popped up on the "Pat McAfee Show" to discuss coming back for his 14th NFL season with the Kansas City Chiefs, but McAfee couldn't let him go without asking about the bombshell news folks can't get enough of on social media.

TK admitted he wishes she had let him know about the work being done ... as he could've put his hard hat on and done the job himself!

"I didn't even know she was doing these things," Kelce said. "If she needed a guy to come screw some door hinges in, she could've just called me."

The murder charge against the man accused of shooting and killing a woman at the Chiefs' championship parade in 2024 has been dropped, and his lawyer tells TMZ Sports his client will soon be going home.

Dominic Miller, who was facing a second-degree murder charge for the shooting death of Lisa Lopez-Galvan at the 2024 Super Bowl celebration, appeared in a Jackson County Circuit Court on Monday ... where prosecutors erased the charge.

Miller, instead, agreed to a plea deal, admitting to unlawful use of a weapon, accepting a two-year prison sentence, which he has already served (he's been behind bars).

Candace Cameron Bure accidentally found herself taking a walk on the wild side, according to the latest episode of her podcast. The actress confessed to attending a sex party with her husband!

On Tuesday's "The Candace Cameron Bure Podcast," the "Full House" alum and devout Christian revealed she and her husband, Valeri Bure, innocently accepted a friend's invite to an event that ended up being an "S&M sex thing" so "dark and demonic" that the couple had to get up and skedaddle.

Bure told 'Bachelor' alum Madi Prewett, "We walked in and my eyeballs were popping out of my head because I saw stuff I've never seen before in my life."

Adrian Peterson can put one of his 2025 DWI arrests behind him ... the former All-Pro running back reached a deal with Minnesota prosecutors, pleading guilty to one count of driving while impaired -- TMZ Sports has learned.

According to court documents, Peterson was sentenced to 90 days at the Hennepin County Adult Corrections Facility, but he won't have to spend it behind bars -- 'cause the sentence was stayed for the next year with conditions.

Peterson must perform 32 hours of community service within 180 days ... and, as part of his probation agreement, he'll have to attend a victim impact panel. He was also required to complete an alcohol screening, which documents indicate he already completed.

Per his arrangement with the State, the remaining charges were dropped.

Former NFL linebacker Darron Lee used ChatGPT after allegedly murdering his girlfriend in their Tennessee home, prosecutors said during a court hearing on Monday.

Lee -- who played five seasons in the NFL -- appeared in Hamilton County Court a month after Gabriella Perpetuo was found dead inside their Ooltewah home.

During the hearing, Hamilton County District Attorney Coty Wamp disclosed new information from the February incident ... claiming Lee, the day before Perpetuo was found dead, asked ChatGPT what to do when someone was not responsive.