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Jonathan Ogden thinks Lamar Jackson got robbed of the NFL's MVP award on Thursday night ... and he tells TMZ Sports he's convinced the QB lost it because voters simply felt bad for Josh Allen.

The Ravens legend held nothing back during our conversation down in New Orleans ... just minutes after Allen beat out Jackson for the hardware at NFL Honors.

Ogden was adamant Jackson's numbers crushed Allen's in every way -- and he's sure a bias against the Baltimore signal-caller -- who's won two MVPs in the past -- played a role in Josh ultimately walking away with the trophy.

Turns out Jon Jones' next bout isn't against Alex Pereira OR Tom Aspinall ... the UFC heavyweight champ is picking a fight against a far more powerful entity -- the American healthcare system!

TMZ Sports has an early look at a Super Bowl commercial starring Bones -- slated to run during Sunday's Chiefs vs. Eagles game -- where he takes aim at the industry.

"Thanks for joining me today. This next fight for me is a personal one, but it's not just for me. It's for every American who's ever been bullied, robbed, or deceived. It's arguably the most important fight of my career. My next opponent will be the American healthcare system," Jones says in the commercial.

Myles Garrett clearly isn't ready to cross any teams off his trade destination list -- not even some of his AFC North rivals -- 'cause he just revealed to TMZ Sports he wouldn't mind continuing his career in a cold-weather city.

The six-time Pro Bowler, of course, has battled snow throughout his eight-year stint in Cleveland ... and when we got him out after NFL Honors in New Orleans on Thursday night -- just days after he requested a trade from Cleveland -- he made it clear continuing that trend is just fine with him if he is ultimately dealt.

Garrett told us straight up, "I don't mind snow" -- before insisting the only criteria he has for his next team is a stacked roster.

Jake Paul isn't pulling punches after his fight talks with Canelo Alvarez torpedoed ... blasting the boxing superstar and calling him an "owned slave" for backing out of the blockbuster event.

El Gallo released a scathing post on his X account Friday morning ... hours after it was reported a Paul vs. Alvarez fight was close to being announced -- just for it to fall apart.

Paul claimed Alvarez "ducked" him and isn't behind the wheel of his own career ... nor does he care for "the pride of the Mexican people who support him on U.S. soil."

Jason Kelce can clearly take a joke -- even if it's about his controversial interaction with a fan at the Penn State game last year ... 'cause the future Hall of Famer laughed off a jab about his viral f-slur during a savage roast session.

The Philadelphia Eagles legend got on the hot seat during his appearance on Friday's episode of "Pardon My Take" ... when Barstool Sports employee Kate Mannion joined the show to unload some of her most brutal bars.

The segment covered pretty much everything -- from Taylor Swift to Mama Kelce to his recent overexposure in the media.

Ben Affleck scored some major dad points Thursday night ... not only did he snag himself and his kid some better seats than Kamala Harris for the Lakers game -- he also got Steph Curry to swing by for a meet-and-greet!

Ben and little Samuel Garner Affleck scored some courtside chairs for L.A.'s home tilt vs. the Golden State Warriors ... and the two seemed to have a blast as Curry and LeBron James duked it out on the floor.

The guys were seen cheering often ... with the young Affleck even animatedly celebrating a few 3-pointers in his James jersey.

Randy Moss made a surprise appearance on the big screen Thursday night during the NFL Honors show ... helping present the league's Comeback Player of the Year award -- while also thanking everyone for their support amid his cancer battle.

The legendary Minnesota Vikings receiver appeared virtually in front of the star-studded crowd down in NOLA, rocking the Team Moss gear he dropped following his cancer announcement.

"I want to send a special thank you to all of my doctors," he said. "My beautiful wife, my children, my family, my teammates and all the prayer warriors out there. We are 'Mossing' cancer and I can't wait to get back on television with all my guys."

It was Josh Allen's big night, but his fiancée, Hailee Steinfeld, was shining just as bright ... thanks to her massive engagement ring!!

The Buffalo Bills superstar won his first MVP award at the NFL Honors ceremony in New Orleans ... beating out Lamar Jackson for the recognition.

The couple -- who got engaged back in November -- looked incredible as they posed for the cameras after arriving at the event ... rocking black 'fits for the occasion.

The NFL Honors ceremony looked more like the Tony Awards on Thursday ... with jocks breaking out in a dance battle!!

The hilarious moment went down when Terry Crews and Vikings star Camryn Bynum took the stage ... which was fitting, considering the safety paid homage to the actor's iconic scene from "White Chicks" for an on-field celebration earlier this season.

The conversation turned to Bynum's viral moments throughout the year ... and when Rams player Kobie Turner interjected, the two elected to prove who had the best moves.

Nobody was safe from Snoop Dogg's jokes at NFL Honors on Thursday night -- not even Bill Belichick's girlfriend, who got ribbed by the rap legend for her age!!

The 53-year-old was tapped to man the mic at the annual football awards show in New Orleans ... and in keeping with hosting tradition, he went on a roast to get the party started.

Snoop took shots at a bunch of people -- Jerry Jones, the Bengals' defense and refs at Chiefs games -- before he turned his sights on Belichick's 24-year-old partner, Jordon Hudson.

PETA’s crashing the Super Bowl party with their first-ever ad series -- ditching the touchdowns for some movie magic, all while making sure animal cruelty gets flagged!

These ads are pure genius … meet "Mindful Mobsters" Frankie and Joey, wise guys with a conscience, schooling rookie Johnny that his slick leather jacket came at the cost of a “whacked” cow.

It's all shot like a Tarantino fever dream, with these mobsters dropping animal rights wisdom during high-stakes moments -- like prepping to dump a body in the woods or chilling in the back of a blood-splattered '70s Chevy Impala.

Ryan Quigley -- who was seriously injured in the New Orleans terror attack -- revealed to TMZ Sports he made a promise to his friend, Tiger Bech, before he was killed on Bourbon Street on New Year's Eve ... and thanks to the Eagles, he's able to see it through at Super Bowl LIX.

The Philadelphia team gifted Quigley Super Bowl tickets after he suffered severe injuries in the January 1 attack ... and as it turns out, Quigley previously promised Bech they would go to the Super Bowl if their favorite team made it.

"I promised him that I would take him to the Super Bowl if they made it this year," Quigley said.

Former professional football running back Priest Holmes was 27 years old when he rose to stardom after signing as a free agent with the Kansas City Chiefs -- and becoming the NFL's leading rusher with 1,555 yards -- back in 2001.

Holmes kicked off his career with the Baltimore Ravens in '97 and earned a Super Bowl XXXV ring with the Ravens' victory over the New York Giants in 2000. However, his 7 year run with the Chiefs is what propelled him to superstardom.

While reppin' no. 31, Holmes was named NFL Offensive Player of the Year in 2002.

Ippei Mizuhara was officially sentenced to 57 months in prison on Thursday ... after fessing up to swindling millions from Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani.

Mizuhara's fate was determined in a Santa Ana, California court just minutes ago -- not only has he been sentenced to four years and some change behind bars, but he was also ordered to pay $18 million in restitution -- nearly $17 million to Ohtani and another $1.1 million to the IRS.

The former Angels and Dodgers employee pleaded guilty to one count of bank fraud and one count of tax fraud back in June 2024 ... owning up to taking the money from Ohtani's bank account to clear his debts with bettors.

Former junior lightweight boxing champion Jamel Herring's domestic violence charge stemming from an alleged altercation in January has been dropped, TMZ Sports has learned.

Herring's attorney -- Clyde Bennett -- released a statement on the development on Thursday ... saying there was "insufficient evidence to prove that he committed any crime against his wife" and the "investigation demonstrated her claim against Mr. Herring were false."

Bennett added Herring has since been released from jail and is now looking forward to putting the whole ordeal behind him.

Too Short is advocating for Kendrick Lamar NOT to perform "Not Like Us" at Super Bowl LIX ... he thinks the Grammy-winning diss track has done its maximum damage!!!

We caught up with Short at the book launch for Hollywood Virgin by Jason Felts in West Hollywood as he got back into the groove performing at the fundraiser to raise money for the L.A. Fire Department following his brother's tragic murder ... and the "Blow The Whistle" star was happy to dish sports commentary.

In terms of the Big Game, Short says he's pulling for anyone but the Chiefs, so the Eagles in this case.