Dave Portnoy Mahomes Vs. Rocker Done Deal ... Boxing At RNR

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We saw this coming from a mile away -- Patrick Mahomes Sr. and John Rocker will face off in a boxing match ... with Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy announcing the two former MLBers have signed contracts to fight at Rough 'N' Rowdy.

El Pres shared the news minutes ago ... saying the "Beef on Bourbon Street" will headline his April 18 card in Wheeling, West Virginia.

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"I guess they f***ing hated each other since their playing days, baseball," Portnoy said Wednesday. "I mean, I guess not surprising. Everyone has beef with John Rocker."

NFL's Kadarius Toney Arrested ... Cops Say He Strangled Woman

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Two-time Super Bowl champion Kadarius Toney was arrested last week over allegations he strangled a woman, TMZ Sports has learned.

According to police documents we obtained, the former Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver was accused of putting his hand around a woman's throat during a dispute at a Georgia residence on Jan. 14 ... and squeezing "with enough force to cause her to be unable to breath."

The docs state the alleged attack left the woman with red marks on her neck ... and petechial hemorrhaging in her eyes.

Livvy Dunne vs. Anastasia Ashley Who'd You Rather?! (Athletes In Black Bikinis Edition)

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Livvy Dunne and Anastasia Ashley are painting the beaches black in their skimpiest bikinis ... showing off in a pair of tiny black swimsuits -- and, we gotta know the answer to the age-old question, Who'd You Rather?

These mouthwatering pics come from videos Livvy and Anastasia dropped on their respective social media accounts ... with Livvy mouthing along to audio from the Pixar flick "Luca" before tossing herself into some crisp water.

Meanwhile, Anastasia stayed on dry land ... posing on the balcony of some resort while Kodak Black's "Transportation" played over the clip.

Kanye West Swastika Tee Sparks Merch War Online!!!

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Kanye West's biggest haters and supporters are waging a merchandise war in a global online marketplace ... and it's all been set off by his controversial swastika shirt.

The messy scene is playing out right now on Etsy, where the anti-Kanye crowd is giving Ye the finger with some new gear ... while his stans are combining his name with a hate symbol, and slapping it on merch.

The deepfake video showing celebs wearing shirts emblazoned with a Jewish Star of David drawn on the back of a hand giving the bird to "Kanye" is providing some inspiration here ... someone took the idea and ran with it, copying the shirt from the A.I. video and hawking it online.

Conor McGregor I Signed A Girl Band! ... They're the Biggest Group Since Spice Girls!!!

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Look out, BLACKPINK ... Conor McGregor's label, Greenback Records, just signed a girl group, Sweet Love ... and The Notorious says they're the biggest thing to hit a stage since the Spice Girls!!!

"Ladies and Gentleman, an amazing day for Green Back Records. I'm super proudly excited to announce the signing of the biggest girl band since the Spice Girls, introducing Sweet Love," 36-year-old McGregor said Wednesday morning on social media.

The former UFC champ-champ then introduced each of the 4 women in the British group.

Cardi B My Heels Are Ruined Because of Trump ... I Want My Deported Uncle Back as Compensation!!!

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Cardi B is blaming President Trump for some serious wear and tear on the fancy heels she wore to the Super Bowl ... and she wants her deported uncle returned to the country as payback.

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The "I Like It" rapper says Trump's presence at Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans created a super tight security situation, which she says forced her to walk a long way in her $3,000 Christian Louboutin heels.

Cardi says Trump and his Secret Service detail resulted in the VIP golf cart transportation courtesy service being cut off early ... so she had to walk further than she anticipated, and her red-bottom heels took a beating.

Eagles' Jalyx Hunt We Missed K. Dot's Halftime Show ... To YouTube I Go!!!

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Even though the Eagles had a comfy, three-score lead going into Super Bowl halftime, they were too locked in to check out Kendrick Lamar's show ... with star rookie Jalyx Hunt telling TMZ Sports his team missed out on experiencing the festivities firsthand.

The Super Bowl champs went into the locker room with a 24-0 lead over the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday ... and while the game was damn near over by that point, Hunt tells us they remained laser-focused during the intermission.

It's pretty standard for players to lose out on witnessing the show -- there's a championship on the line, after all -- but Hunt's comments make it clear that doesn't change even amid a good ol' fashioned ass-kicking.

Ex-Giants Star Prince Amukamara Rips HOF Voters ... Eli Manning Got Snubbed!!!

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Prince Amukamara -- one of Eli Manning's former teammates -- is going to bat for the ex-New York Giants star ... ripping Hall of Fame voters for not allowing the QB into Canton this year.

Amukamara -- who played with Eli from 2011 through 2015 -- told TMZ Sports out at Super Bowl week in New Orleans that Manning got screwed when the Pro Football Hall of Fame didn't include the signal-caller in the 2025 class that was announced on Feb. 6.

"Snub, dude," the former cornerback said emphatically. "Come on, man!"

Jake Paul 'I'm Global!!!' ... Buys His First Private Jet

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Jake Paul has reached private plane status -- El Gallo just revealed he copped his own jet!!

The 28-year-old documented his big purchase with an Instagram video Wednesday ... doing a little dance on the tarmac with his new toy (complete with a big red bow) positioned behind him.

The boxer also showed off the interior as well, revealing a dark oak and white interior design, beige seats that can lay flat like a bed, TVs, and his own flight attendant.

Marlon Wayans Soulja Boy Beef's Inspiring New 'Scary Movie' Role ... Need a 'Creth-Head'!!!

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Marlon Wayans is currently entangled in a gnarly war of words with Soulja Boy ... but being the comedic veteran, he's the one giving out last laughs at the rapper's expense!!!

TMZ caught up with Marlon in West Hollywood last night and he couldn't resist an impromptu stand-up roast in Soulja Boy's direction.

Last month, Marlon ribbed SB a bit for performing at President Donald Trump's Crypto Ball, and the "Crank Dat" rapper finally decided to respond this week after releasing his latest album.

'SNL' Alum Laraine Newman O.J. Simpson Was a Killer Kisser

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O.J. Simpson really killed it with the ladies ... with former "Saturday Night Live" star Laraine Newman revealing The Juice was a "good kisser."

Laraine did some kissing and telling Tuesday night on 'Watch What Happens Live' ... telling host Andy Cohen about her fond memories of O.J.

A bunch of 'SNL' alums -- Rachel Dratch, Ana Gasteyer, Cheri Oteri and Cecily Strong -- were being asked if athletes made good 'SNL' hosts when Andy asked the women if they were on the NBC sketch comedy show back in the day when O.J. hosted.

Steelers' DeShon Elliott Rodgers Needs Retirement Home ... NOT Pittsburgh

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Aaron Rodgers is likely moving to a new city this offseason, but one Steeler is hoping it's NOT Pittsburgh ... with safety DeShon Elliott taking to social media to say he'd rather see the superstar quarterback retire than be his new teammate.

Elliott -- a sixth-year safety for the Black and Gold -- was spotted in the comment section of an aggregator account on Instagram ... which stated Steel City was a potential landing spot for the four-time MVP.

Elliott wasn't thrilled with the idea of bringing Rodgers on board ... saying, "Leave his ass at the retirement home."

Kendrick Lamar Super Bowl Bell-Bottoms Fly Off The Rack

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Kendrick Lamar's record-breaking Super Bowl halftime show doubled as a fashion trendsetting moment -- his viral bell-bottom jeans are completely sold out!!!

The flared-leg jeans cost $1,200 ... and more than 130 million viewers witnessed Kendrick perform inside the Superdome in New Orleans.

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French luxury fashion house Celine tells TMZ the pair of jeans Kendrick wore for the historic moment were "Marco" style, in dark union wash denim.

Saquon Barkley, Eagles Linemen Shotgun Beers W/ Jimmy Fallon ... Jalen Hurts Sits Out

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Saquon Barkley and his Eagles linemen's Super Bowl bender is alive and well -- the jocks teamed up with Jimmy Fallon to shotgun some beers on Tuesday ... while the MVP, Jalen Hurts, elected to spray his booze instead of swallow it.

Barkley and Hurts appeared on "The Tonight Show" after beating the back-to-back defending champion Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX on Sunday.

During the show, Fallon mentioned a clip of Barkley deleting a beer in the locker room after the win ... saying he's never seen anyone do it that fast.

LiAngelo Ball Hits Courthouse W/ Rashida Nicole ... Days After Ex-GF Drama

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LiAngelo Ball isn't going into hiding after his ex accused him of walking out on their family ... the rapper and pro basketball player was spotted out with his new girl, Rashida Nicole, on Tuesday.

TMZ Sports has obtained footage of the 26-year-old middle Ball bro and his lady leaving a California courthouse ... with both wearing white outfits -- and Gelo carrying a big envelope.

Gelo was just called out by the mother of his two children on Saturday ... with Nikki Mudarris claiming he admitted to cheating on her and getting another woman pregnant.

Patrick Mahomes Sr., John Rocker Trade Insults After NOLA Dust-Up ... 'Lanky Ass Clown'

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The feud between Patrick Mahomes Sr. and John Rocker clearly didn't end after they were separated on Bourbon St. last week ... as the two spent most of their Tuesday nights hurling insults at one another.

The barbs came just a few hours after video of the guys getting in a heated shouting match in New Orleans went viral.

First, it was Rocker who stated he wished he had "ruined" Mahomes' "bulls*** weekend even more" by punching him during their dust-up. Then it was Mahomes Sr. replying that he wanted Rocker to "keep my name out your loud mouth."