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Drake is set to shut down Toronto with his performance at OVO Fest tonight ... and when he hits the stage, he'll likely be rockin' some new ice.

Drizzy hit up social media last night and posted a pic of a diamond encrusted "championship" ring ... made by celeb jeweler Dave Bling ... who's hooked up huge star athletes and musicians.

What could Drake possibly be celebrating? Maybe the total obliteration of rap foe Meek Mill -- which is earning him huge props from almost everyone -- including athletes like Odell Beckham Jr. and Brandon Jennings.

Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka -- a wrestling legend who had an intense rivalry with "Rowdy" Roddy Piper in the 1980s -- has been diagnosed with stomach cancer.

Brian Wilson has gotten seriously jacked, and says he's ready to take on none other than Ronda Rousey -- but not because he thinks he can beat her.

We got the ex Dodger/Giants pitcher in Bev Hills on Sunday, and asked what he thought of Ronda's 34 second UFC title defense.

First off, free agent Brian looks like he's been working out like a fiend since last season. Still, he openly admitted the obvious -- Ronda could crush him. But check the vid ... Brian sounds pumped for the potential ass whupping.

Ronda Rousey celebrated her weekend victory over Brazilian Bethe Correia by rubbing a little salt in the wound ... Brazilian style.

Ronda stayed in Brazil on Sunday and took in a soccer game, and even busted out the national dance -- the samba -- while she was there.

Almost makes you forget she can break nearly every person alive in half with her bare hands.

A 9-year-old bat boy died in a freak accident at a baseball game -- Kaiser Carlile was struck in the head by a batter in the on deck circle.

Kaiser suffered the fatal blow on Saturday during a semi-pro summer league game in Kansas. According to reports ... he had just picked up the bat from the previous hitter ... when the player taking practice swings accidentally hit Kaiser.

Carlile was wearing a helmet. He reportedly initially fell down, stood up, but quickly collapsed again. He was rushed to a Wichita hospital, but died on Sunday from his injuries.

Kaiser was bat boy for the Liberal Bee Jays of the National Baseball Congress (not affiliated with MLB) ... and the NBC said, "Kaiser was simply doing something he loved. He was simply doing a job most kids across America dream of having for one night or multiple summers."

Jose Canseco might've just hit the jackpot ... 'cause hip hop superstar Soulja Boy tells TMZ Sports he's willing to drop some major cash to fund Canseco's poker obsession.

Soulja was hitting the clubs in L.A. when he started yapping to our guy about a new venture called the World Poker Fund ... where celebrities find average Joes to stake in high limit poker events.

So we had to ask ... would Soulja be down to put a little of that hip hop money behind former Major League Baseball star Jose Canseco ... who's been competing in big money tourneys for years and recently launched his own campaign to find financial backers to stake him.

Check out the clip -- Soulja says he's willing to go all in with Canseco ... promising that he's actually willing to inject some green into the former bash brother.

Make it rain ...

Denver Broncos stud Von Miller must want to shine on and off the field next season ... 'cause the Pro Bowler just spent $220k on a haul of shiny new jewelry ... TMZ Sports has learned.

We spoke to Joe Avianne ... owner Avianne jewelers in New York ... and he tells us Miller went on a tear in his shop, copping every single diamond encrusted bobble he could get his hands on.

The haul included ...

-- Two 7.5 karat diamond "Royal Collection" charms.
-- Two Rolex Watches.
-- Two Hublot "Big Bang" King Diamond watches.
-- Two diamond chains ... 25 and 35 karats respectively.

All tolled ... over $220k worth of club-slaying bling. Now, all he needs is a fat ass ring to match.

#NoPressurePeyton

1:55 PM PST -- A rep for Dennis Rodman tells TMZ, Dennis had no intention of getting behind the wheel and his girlfriend drove to and from the carwash.

Former NBA star Dennis Rodman was wasted at a carwash Sunday morning in the O.C. ... at least according to several eyewitnesses, and it was bad enough that the cops were called ... TMZ Sports has learned.

It happened at a Costa Mesa car wash ... several people came in close contact with him -- including employees -- say he smelled of alcohol and was acting weird. We're told he walked up to a man and put his hand on his shoulder and said, "Hey white guy." And they say he walked up to several girls, telling them they were hot and they should check out his boat in Newport.

2:20 PM PST -- Daddy Dave's wife took to his Facebook to let fans know that despite a concussion, bruised lung and some bumps and bruises, Dave is recovering in his own room.

The video is horrific ... a drag race comes to a quick, violent end when Daddy Dave from "Street Outlaws" loses control of his vehicle and it slams into a wall and barrel rolls.

It happened at the Amarillo Dragway in Texas Saturday night. Dave was driving a nitrous-fed Chevy II and struck the wall seconds after the race started.

Two POWERHOUSES in the weightlifting community are offering their support to Janae Marie -- the bodybuilding champ who revealed she's transgender ... TMZ Sports has learned.

As we previously reported, Janae -- formerly Matt "Kroc" Kroczaleski -- said she's concerned about competing in the future because she's worried about a possible backlash.

But we spoke with bodybuilding legend Shawn Ray -- a 12-TIME Mr. Olympia finalist -- who tells us he's got Janae's back ... and he's not the only one.

"This is a good place for him," Ray said ... "We're a melting pot of people. You cannot go out and discriminate against people."

Ray adds, "He may never be totally accepted with lipstick and a wig at bodybuilding competition. But, honestly, I don't think he's going to have a hard time fitting in with most people if he's jacked."

We also spoke with Brian Shaw -- the 3-time (and reigning) World's Strongest Man -- who says he doesn't completely "understand the issue" but adds, "I'm not in a position to judge. I can't pass judgment, I'm not perfect."

Shaw adds, "[Janae] is a fairly well-known athlete. So to have success in the arena and then come out and be honest, I respect that."

Add Yoga to the list of things Lebron James does better than everyone else ... that's according to a big time college basketball star who tells TMZ Sports LBJ is the king ... of the downward facing dog.

We spoke to Isaiah Taylor -- a bball star from the University of Texas -- that was present when Bronny led an impromptu Yoga session at NIke's Basketball Academy in L.A. a couple weeks back.

Check out the clip -- Isaiah talks all about the experience ... but when we ask about LeBron's skills on the mat Taylor makes it plain ... the 6'8" man gots some twist game.

Namaste.

Atlanta Hawks player Mike Scott ADMITTED the marijuana and MDMA found during his arrest on Thursday belonged to him ... this according to the police report obtained by TMZ Sports.

As we previously reported, Scott was a passenger in a car that cops say led officers on a high speed chase in Georgia ... and when the car was pulled over, officers say they found 35.2 grams of weed and 10.9 grams of molly.

The driver of the car was Scott's 20-year-old younger brother -- but when the two were asked about the drugs, Mike insisted that they were all his ... and his lil bro had no idea they were in the car.

"[Scott] stated that his brother was unaware of the drugs and that he takes full responsibility for the drugs."

Roddy Piper deserves a monument ... to honor his incredible life and career ... so says former WWE star JTG.

JTG says he was a huge Piper fan from the first time he met the legend at Wrestlemania ... and says the guy was ALWAYS a warm, welcoming dude that would greet people with hugs and kisses.

Meek Mill can't get a break this week ... after getting trashed for his tepid Drake diss song, he's now in the crosshairs of of The Undertaker over the wrestler's famous ring entrance song.

Meek sampled The Taker's signature bells in the diss track, and the WWE is not amused. A spokesperson tells TMZ, "WWE takes its intellectual property rights very seriously, and we're looking into the matter."

The timing is sure bad ... the WWE is in no mood for clowning, given the tragic death of Rowdy Roddy Piper.

Comedian Don Barris, who worked with Rowdy Roddy Piper in comedy and appeared on his podcast, "Piper's Pit", gave us a touching, emotional tribute.

Barris was at The Comedy Store on the Sunset Strip Friday night, where the marquee paid homage to the famous wrestler who passed away Thursday night in his sleep.

Barris sung Roddy's praises, and was overcome by emotion.

It's very touching ... take a look.

Don was hosting a night at The Comedy Store back in 2010 when Roddy showed his signature body slam move to the audience.