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A parachutist at the Armed Forces Bowl ended up with an unexpected touchdown prior to the game ... or, perhaps "crash-down" is a more apt term -- since he went down hard after catching on the field goal net.

The wild moment went down before the college football game in Fort Worth, Texas Friday ... when a few parachutists leapt from planes during the flyover to land on the field -- all pretty standard fare for big-time matchups like this one.

While four of the jumpers landed safe and sound, one got a little too close to the net behind the goal post which keeps balls from landing in the crowd ... stopping his momentum and sending him plummeting to the earth.

Stefon Diggs and Christian Barmore are facing the media after they were both charged with assault earlier this week ... but they're not open to talking about their cases.

The New England Patriots stars fielded questions from the media in the locker room Friday ... with Diggs chatting with the gaggle of reporters first and apologizing for not being available to them earlier this week as per usual.

The star wide receiver calls it a "very emotional time" ... and adds that, because it's an open case, he can't discuss anything about it, but he doesn't want to be disrespectful.

Jordon Hudson's entering a new year defending herself from the same old hate ... popping off at critics of her relationship with Bill Belichick in a New Year's related post.

The former cheerleader reshared a post of the two clinking glasses from last New Year's Eve ... which reads, "Nothing changed for us in 2024 except for 'public knowledge'; yet, somehow everything changed."

She adds, "4th calendar year; Going strong. I can't wait to take punches for you in 2025. Keep swinging, Keyboard Warriors. Your illusion of righteousness only fuels my authenticity."

Alix Earle seemed to know something special was going to happen as she got ready on New Year's Eve ... and later that night, she was spotted with Tom Brady.

TMZ broke the story that Alix and the NFL legend were getting awfully close to one another at a party in St. Barths -- and it sure appears she manifested the moment!

Hours prior -- Alix did a TikTok inviting her fans to get ready with her for the party ... and she even said ... "I’m foreseeing really good vibes for tonight." You're telling us!

The driver allegedly responsible for the crash that injured Anthony Joshua and killed two of his trainers has been charged.

Ogun State Police Command announced Friday ... Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, 46, was charged at the Sagamu Magistrates’ Court in Nigeria. The case has been adjourned until January 20.

Adeniyi was reportedly charged with dangerous driving, reckless and negligent driving, driving without due care, and driving without a valid driver’s license.

The Baltimore Ravens can solidify a spot in the playoffs if they beat the Pittsburgh Steelers in a winner-take-all showdown ... and franchise great Jamal Lewis says the key to victory is simple -- Derrick Henry.

The division rivals meet Sunday night at Acrisure Stadium to determine who's gonna take home the AFC North.

It won't be an easy road game for the Ravens ... but Lewis -- who won Super Bowl XXXV with Baltimore -- laid out the blueprint on how they can overcome the wild Pittsburgh fans, Mike Tomlin's coaching skills, and Aaron Rodgers' veteran experience.

Tom Brady may have rung in the new year with a new catch ... the G.O.A.T. was seen getting real cozy with influencer Alix Earle, and TMZ has the videos.

Check out the first video ... Tom and Alix are enjoying the tunes at a party in St. Barths before Alix leans in to whisper something in his ear while caressing his back -- and her hand was there for like ... a while!

In another clip, TB12 is getting his groove on when Alix gives him a sultry over-the-shoulder glance. That was enough to reel the Super Bowl champ in.

Keep in mind ... Tom is almost the same age as Alix's dad. The former star quarterback is 48, while her dad, TJ, is reportedly 50.

2026 is already off to a great start for Alex Pereira and Tracy Cortez -- the two UFC stars went public with their romance ... and sealed it with a kiss!!

The light heavyweight champ shared an inside look at his New Year's Eve festivities on Wednesday ... showing 38-year-old Poatan and his loved ones setting off some fireworks and sparklers in a backyard.

It turns out the 32-year-old flyweight was among those present for the bash ... as Pereira posted a picture of them wearing matching sweaters with his hands around her waist.

Brooklyn Beckham didn't let the Beckham family feud put a damper on his New Year's Eve ... instead, he rang in 2026 front and center at a South Florida ultra club with wife Nicola Peltz, partying as 50 Cent took over the club at midnight.

A witness tells TMZ ... the couple, whose absence from David Beckham's end of year Instagram post has fueled new buzz on the family drama, were attached at the hip, singing along to every lyric and dancing in their section at E11EVEN as the clock struck 12.

Despite efforts to keep things low key they stood out in the packed club, appearing completely unfazed by the ongoing family tension.

Ben Askren's life turned upside down in 2025 ... he battled severe pneumonia that resulted in a 59-day hospital stay and a double lung transplant ... but thankfully, he tells TMZ Sports he's going into the New Year moving in a "positive direction."

The former MMA star said at times it feels like his health scare was a "bad dream." While there's not much he remembers from those days ... he says there are still lessons to take away from the whole ordeal ... citing a book called "Finish Empty" by Josh Metcalf, which gave him a good perspective.

"I kind of died once, you know, like for all intents and purposes, left Earth for 40 days," Askren said. "I had no real communication to anyone. I had no recollection of anything. So I get to kind of reflect on like, okay, had I not woken back up? How do I feel about what I did prior to this time?"

Boxing superstar Anthony Joshua has been released from a Nigerian hospital after being involved in a car wreck that killed two of his trainers.

Anthony, a former heavyweight champion and Olympic gold medalist, was discharged late Wednesday afternoon and will continue his recovery from home ... according to authorities in Nigeria.

As we reported ... Anthony was under observation at a hospital in Lago after Monday's fatal car crash.

Brooklyn Beckham is once again at the center of the Beckham family drama ... this time thanks to a glaring absence from dad David Beckham's 2025 Instagram recap.

The retired soccer superstar posted a 20-photo carousel Wednesday, reflecting on what he called unforgettable moments from the past year. While David proudly featured wife Victoria Beckham and three of their children -- Romeo, Cruz and Harper -- his eldest son was nowhere to be seen.

The slideshow kicked off with a smiling photo of David and Victoria gazing at each other, followed by a family shot that notably excluded Brooklyn. David went on to share individual, one-on-one pictures with each of his kids except his firstborn.

NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin is speaking out for the first time since his father, Dennis Hamlin, died in a house fire owned by Denny.

In a social media post Wednesday, Denny says ... "Thank you to everyone who has reached out with condolences on my father's passing."

Denny's mother, Mary Lou, was also home when the fire broke out, and she was hospitalized with critical injuries ... but it sounds like she's making progress in her recovery.

Stefon Diggs will continue to receive a ton of support from the New England Patriots because he's super talented, while his teammate Christian Barmore might not get the same backing ... so says a sports executive with years of experience in the business.

We spoke with Andrew Brandt -- a Villanova Law School professor who worked for years as an agent and executive with the Green Bay Packers -- on "TMZ Live" Wednesday ... and we had to ask him about the Pats' statement of support for Diggs after he was charged with strangulation and assault.

Brandt tells us if you read between the lines of the Patriots statement, you can tell the organization's pissed they have to deal with this off-the-field attention while they should be celebrating an AFC East Division title.

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