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The Dodgers are betting favorites to not only beat the Braves, but also win the World Series for the third straight year ... but Killer Mike says none of that's happening these playoffs!

TMZ Sports caught up with the star rapper at LAX this week, with the NLDS knotted up at one game apiece, and asked him for his take on the razor-close series.

"Ain't no upset!" Mike said. "We gave y'all Freeman back. He fired his agent, as he should've, cause $140 million goes longer in Atlanta. But the Braves, man, go Bravo!"

Tyreek Hill and his ex Keeta Vacarro faced off in court, where she accused him of abuse during their marriage.

Keeta is seeking damages from Tyreek, along with punitive damages. On the stand, Keeta claimed Tyreek punched her in the stomach while pregnant in 2024 because he did not want the kid.

Keeta filed for divorce from Tyreek in April 2025, just one day after cops responded to an alleged domestic dispute at the couple's condo.

Hayden Panettiere's ex Wladimir Klitschko believes someone in her orbit sold some of her stuff to a pawn shop ... and now he's claiming the pawn shop is refusing to answer his questions ... and he wants police to get involved.

According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, Wladimir said he believes "a non-family member previously connected to Hayden" pawned off some of her belongings ... and he thinks it was jewelry.

Wladimir said the pawn shop has declined to disclose specific item information without being contacted by law enforcement.

If you're waiting for a Jazz Chisolm apology, don't hold your breath, Yankees fans ... the Bronx Bombers' second baseman stands by his play.

After the Rays beat the Yanks 5-2 in Game 2 of the ALDS Monday night, the second baseman was asked what he’d do differently after a disastrous first inning that included three errors ... and one from the middle infielder that led to a run being scored.

His answer ... basically nothing.

Kroy Biermann Jr. -- Kim Zolciak and Kroy Biermann's oldest son -- pleaded not guilty to a slew of felony charges he's facing in connection with an alleged sexual assault ... TMZ has confirmed.

According to court documents filed by the 15-year-old's lawyer, Jason B. Sheffield ... KJ pleaded not guilty to all 7 charges filed against him. He has also waived a formal arraignment. Page Six first reported the new development.

We broke the story ... KJ was arrested in August after a female classmate told cops that he assaulted her in April at a family changing room at a fitness center.

Sam McDowell, a 6-time All-Star pitcher for the Indians, has died at 84 years old.

It's a sad day for Cleveland baseball.

McDowell, 6'5" and known for his vicious fastball, played 11 of his 15 Major League Baseball seasons with the then-Cleveland Indians. He was the first modern-era pitcher to strike out 300 batters in fewer than 300 innings during the 1965 season.

He also led the AL with an eye-popping 2.18 ERA that same year.

His excellent career was capped off by his induction into the Cleveland Guardians Hall of Fame in 2006.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce rang in his 37th birthday Monday night at a dinner date in the Big Apple ... their first birthday celebration as a married couple.

Taylor and Travis hopped out of a black SUV in Manhattan's Soho district and were greeted by a swarm of paps on their way into Torrisi ... an Italian joint.

Travis was in double celebration mode ... not only was it his birthday, but it was also "Victory Monday" ... his Kansas City Chiefs were fresh off a victory Sunday over the Las Vegas Raiders.

Two zebras just got benched.

The NFL has suspended two officials -- line judge Jeff Seeman and ref Adrian Hill -- for unprofessional conduct towards players in two separate incidents on Sunday ... a very rare move from the league.

Seeman’s two-game suspension comes after the official was seen jawing with Cardinals star tight end Trey McBride, yelling, "F*** you!" at him twice ... which was captured by television cameras.

Daniil Medvedev’s semifinal match against Novak Djokovic ended with a thud ... after the tennis star fired a tennis ball into a fan's face.

Djokovic already had Medvedev on the ropes before the disqualification -- he won the first set and led the second, 5 games to 3 -- but he wasn't done yet ... until he recklessly sent the ball into the stands, leaving a spectator clutching his eye.

The innocent fan was escorted from his seat and taken to the hospital. Thankfully, it doesn't sound like the injury is too serious.

Celebrating a game-sealing, 4th-quarter pick with a delicious dinner?! Say less ... the N.Y. Giants defense hit up a New York City hotspot Sunday night to celebrate their thrilling win!

TMZ Sports has learned Deonte Banks, the game's hero, treated teammates Kayvon Thibodeaux, Abdul Carter, Jevon Holland, Tremaine Edmunds, Nic Jones, and many more to a fancy dinner at Sei Less.

The former first-round draft pick rented out a private room at the upscale restaurant/lounge ... where the (very hungry) football players dined on chicken satay, lobster spoons, Beijing chicken, chicken wontons, shrimp lo mein, and more.

As the G-Men were leaving, other guests spotted the players, and they were psyched ... with many congratulating Banks on the game-saving play.

If you missed it, the Cardinals had the ball on the 4-yard line, 4th and goal, down 6 points, with 12 seconds remaining.

One play for Big Blue ... get a stop and win the game.

Deonte did one better, picking off Jacoby Brissett's pass and returning it 96 yards for a touchdown.

Game over, Giants win, 36-24.

Of course, not everyone on the Giants was able to attend the feast, including Jaxson Dart, who was at home nursing his newly surgically repaired knee.

While it was a bummer to miss out on time with his teammates, the Giants QB was PUMPED when Banks made the pick ... a reaction that was caught on camera by his GF Melissa Ayers.

Travis Kelce is runnin' another year around the sun, and when the NFL superstar ain't high and tight on the field, he's turning heads with some serious style from his fashion playbook.

From oversized suit style to game-day swag ... and casual streetwear ... Travis has been serving up looks worthy of a fresh lyrical drop from Taylor!

The 6'5" hunk throws up looks that always thrive, on the gridiron and on the streets! Cool, calm n' collected is the vibe!

At the final whistle, Killa-Trav's style is solid as a piece of "Wood!" 😜

AEW star PAC's sudden death is still short on answers, and a newly obtained response from the city isn't filling in all the blanks ... TMZ has learned.

PAC -- real name Benjamin Satterley -- was found unresponsive inside his car in a CAVA restaurant parking lot in Des Plaines, Illinois, on Sept. 27 ... just hours after wrestling in Chicago.

As TMZ previously reported, customers spotted the 40-year-old inside the vehicle around 4 PM and called 911.

LeBron James is free to hop on Fanatics' helicopter whenever he wants -- while playing in Philly and living in NYC -- and that open invitation is part of his deal with a company that treats the King like royalty.

A source close to Fanatics tells TMZ Sports the newly signed 76ers superstar -- a “key partner” for the biz -- is one of the “most important athletes in the world,” and because of that, they're happy to let him use the company chopper anytime he wants.

James was spotted leaving the City of Brotherly Love in Fanatics' Leonardo AW139 heli after the Sixers scrimmaged on Saturday, on a roughly 45-minute flight back to the Big Apple.

Two games into the Capitals' season, longtime captain Alex Ovechkin announced he's hanging up his skates at the end of the year ... in a heartfelt locker room speech.

"This is going to be my last year,” the NHL legend told his teammates ... a decision he says he came to with the help of his family.

Ovechkin -- who won a Stanley Cup in 2018 -- is in the midst of his 22nd season with the Capitals. He's played 1,573 games and scored 929 goals in his legendary career.

But Father Time catches up to everybody ... even the "Russian Machine."

The sudden announcement visibly moved the Capitals locker room ... they embraced their captain after the speech.

Ovechkin also released a statement further explaining his decision.

“My family and I decided this summer that this will be my final year in the NHL. I love this game so much, but I know in my heart it’s the right decision," Ovechkin said.

"It was important for me to make this announcement before our first home game, so I have the chance to thank all the people around the game, everyone who has been so important to me and my family and helped me through good times and tough losses."

Since making the announcement, the future Hall of Famer has received praise from all around the hockey world, including from his old rival, Sydney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, and countless more.

Does the ‘Great 8’ have the juice for one more Stanley Cup run to cap off his career?

The 76ers had a big offseason -- they brought in LeBron James and Jaylen Brown -- and the Miami Heat added Giannis Antetokounmpo ... to which John Starks says, cool, but the Knicks are still top dog in the Eastern Conference!

TMZ Sports ran into the legendary Knicks shooting guard Friday morning in NYC, and asked him if he believed the champs were getting the proper level of respect after winning the chip.

"They're getting their respect, but I know coming back into the season you have to be hungry. If they still have that underdog mentality coming into the season, it's gonna be good for them," Starks told us.

Zach Bryan has officially broken the attendance record at Robert Kraft's Gillette Stadium ... on the very night he wore a "Free Palestine" shirt for the second time!

The stadium actually broke the news themselves ... sharing on Instagram that 73,538 fans had attended his show.

Many fans, including Bella and Gigi Hadid's sister Alana, were quick to point out that the photos the stadium posted avoided close-up shots of Zach's shirt.