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49ers stud running back Carlos Hyde is pretty fired up for his new incoming coach Kyle Shanahan -- telling TMZ Sports, "I'm ready to win."

Of course, Shanahan is currently the offensive coordinator for the ATL Falcons -- but after the Super Bowl, he'll become the head coach out in San Francisco.

"I got faith in my man," Hyde said about K.S.

We also asked about his QB Colin Kaepernick reportedly opting out of his contract to be a free agent -- it's clear Hyde still supports the guy.

Joe Mixon shouldn't worry too much about not getting an invite to the NFL combine ... so says Carolina Panthers star Mike Tolbert who told us, "I didn't go to the combine, that don't mean s**t."

Tolbert was enjoying the Super Bowl festivities in Houston last night when we asked about reports that the Oklahoma running back didn't get an invite specifically because of his make-on-female assault caught on tape.

The 3-time Pro Bowl fullback says Mixon still has a shot at making it in the league but says when it comes down to it ... "The NFL is all about their image and protecting the shield."

Great news for Vikings fans ... Teddy Bridgewater's injury may not be as bad as people think -- so says Adrian Peterson.

We saw AP leaving a Super Bowl party in Houston last night and asked how his teammate is doing after tearing his ACL and dislocating his knee in a brutal practice injury last year.

"He's doing good," Peterson said

But when we asked about reports that he'll miss all of 2017, he shot that down -- "I don't think it's a full next season."

When asked if HE thought he'd be out all next year -- "I doubt it.

Snoop Dogg, DJ Khaled and Ja Rule hooped it up in Houston for Super Bowl Weekend.

The trio was joined by other celebs and athletes, including Doug Flutie and Porsha Williams at NFL'er Antonio Brown's Celebrity SuperSlam Basketball Game at Joe K Butler Sports Complex Friday night.

Tim Tebow is a man of God, and a man of Brady.

We got the crossover player leaving an ESPN party in Houston Friday night, and he told us he's pickin' the Patriots over the Falcons. Remember, he played for the Pats for a minute in 2013.

Former Atlanta Falcon defensive end Osi Umenyiora thinks it's a good thing Veep Mike Pence is showing his face at the Super Bowl, but doesn't think it's the right time or place for protest.

We got Osi at the ESPN party in Houston Friday night, and he thinks Colin Kaepernick effectively made his statement during the season ... at first he says he's against keeling at the big game, but then softens his position and says its a matter of choice for the players.

Anderson Silva just got one helluva compliment from Dana White -- who says the MMA legend is the "Tom Brady of the UFC."

WWE legend Tammy Sytch says she has "tremendous guilt feelings" about the death of her good friend, Chyna ... admitting she failed to get her the help she needed when she saw Chyna struggling.

Sytch -- aka Sunny -- was on her way to court-ordered rehab this week when she told us Chyna's death has been on her mind for months. The two were very close and would FaceTime every night.

The Hall of Famer says she recognized Chyna was going down a bad path and tried to convince her to go to rehab -- but she refused, and died while Sytch was seeking treatment for herself.

Obviously, Chyna's death isn't Tammy's fault ... but Sytch says she wishes she could've gotten her friend to see the light. Chyna passed away in April after overdosing on Rx pills and booze.

As for Tammy ... her next stop is another stint in rehab to combat her ongoing alcohol issues -- and she says she's receiving the full support of the WWE.

What does Vice President Mike Pence have in common with Tom Brady? (Besides being tight with Trump) ... they'll BOTH be at the Super Bowl!

The White House has confirmed Pence will attend Super Bowl 51 in Houston on Sunday -- an event that was already designated as a major national security event that will be protected by several federal and local law enforcement agencies.

Adam Vinatieri did it again ... coming through in the clutch to set a Guinness World Record in field goal kicking -- and TMZ Sports has the video.

The 44-year-old (can you believe it?) was gunning to break a speed-kicking record at the NFL Experience in Houston ... 19 field goals from 20 yards out in 60 seconds.

Well, shocker ... A.V. wasn't fazed and CRUSHED the record ... hitting 28 kicks!

As a result, BarclayCard will now donate $15,000 to the Pat Tillman Foundation -- how cool is that!

Cops say Tennessee Titans lineman Quinton Spain is the latest victim of the "Drugging Divas" -- a team of women targeting rich guys, drugging their drinks, and robbing them.

This time, officials say Spain met one of the "Divas" at an Orlando nightclub on January 27th -- and she asked to go back his place.

When they got there, the woman made Spain a drink -- spiked it -- and when he passed out, she jacked $113,000 in jewelry ... including his gold chains and $40,000 Rolex watch.

Officials believe the suspect has been working with another woman in the area who has been doing the exact same thing -- they've labelled the suspects the "Drugging Divas."

Officials are offering up a $1,000 reward for info leading to the arrest of the Divas.

So far, no comment from Spain.

Dana White is currently in Houston.

Floyd Mayweather is also currently in Houston.

Coincidence?

Yes ... says Dana White who says there's been ZERO progress made in the Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor negotiations.

"I think the odds of this happening are like the odds of me being the backup QB for Brady on Sunday."

Houston Texans star Whitney Mercilus is dishing out some advice to the Falcons AND the Patriots -- stay out of Houston's legendary booty clubs ... until AFTER the big game!!!

Whitney's great -- he says the nightlife in Houston is incredible (especially during Super Bowl week) but says the party scene can be super dangerous for the Super Bowl players.

By the way, it's not like this hasn't happened before ... a group of 49ers stars hit the strip club on the Thursday night before the 2013 Super Bowl. They lost that game to the Ravens.

Odell Beckham's little brother got a ride home from school LIKE A BOSS ... when the NFL star rolled up in a sick Rolls-Royce Wraith!!!!

Odell's 14-year-old lil bro is Kordell Beckham -- a rising football star who goes to school in the Houston area.

Since Odell is in town for the Super Bowl festivities, he decided to pay his bro a visit ... and the kid LOVED IT!

Beats the school bus.

Maybe Charles Barkley is right ... 'cause Kenny Smith ALSO says Shaq's not a great fighter -- but he doesn't wanna test him.

We got the "Inside the NBA" star at LAX and asked him about the intense moment on the set between Shaq and Barkley last night ... that LOOKED LIKE things were about to get real.

The good news ... seems Shaq and Chuck have moved on -- no real anger.

The bad news ... more people questioning Shaq's fighting ability ain't gonna make him happy.

WWE Hall of Famer Tammy Sytch -- aka "Sunny" -- has been released from prison and is currently on her way back to a rehab center ... TMZ Sports has learned.

The 44-year-old wrestling legend was locked up back in September for violating her probation stemming from a DUI case.

She was released Friday and paroled to go to a rehab center. We spoke with Sytch via text messages and she confirmed she's on the way.

Sytch has struggled with substance abuse over the years -- and was arrested for DUI 3 times in 2015.

She insists she wants to get and stay clean and turn her life around.