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Vanessa Bryant channeled her inner Bad Gal RiRi to address wild rumors spreading online ... using a Rihanna meme to deny she's pregnant five years after Kobe's death.

It's unclear what exactly sparked the false information ... but in usual internet form, some folks ran with it -- likely for engagement -- and it snowballed to the point where Bryant herself had to speak out on Sunday.

Bryant reposted a popular throwback of the "Umbrella" artist taking a dip during a vacation ... which shows her flipping the bird to the cameras with a drink in hand, essentially giving "unbothered" vibes.

Rudy Gobert's ex, Julia Bonilla, took some apparent shots at the Minnesota Timberwolves center in a series of social media posts over the weekend ... going as far as sharing a message about having the ability to "destroy" someone's image -- but choosing not to.

The interesting Instagram Stories come just a few weeks after TMZ Sports reported the four-time Defensive Player of the Year broke things off with the mother of his one-year-old son and asked her to move out of their home ... all while pregnant with their second child.

Bonilla kicked off her activity by reposting a text graphic that said, "You have every right to speak your truth -- to share what happened and how it affected you. Their discomfort isn't your responsibility. If they wanted to be seen in a better light, they should've treated you better."

John Brenkus -- the founder and host of ESPN's Emmy-winning "Sport Science" show -- has died at 54 years old.

Brenkus' loved ones said in a statement Sunday evening he passed away on Saturday following a battle with depression.

"His heartbroken family and friends request privacy at this time," the statement read, "and encourage anyone who is struggling with depression to seek help."

It's been about a month since Puka Nacua's brother, Samson Nacua, slapped a fan following a UFL game ... and now he's telling TMZ Sports the advice he gave his older bro after the ugly incident.

We caught up with the L.A. Rams star at LAX ... where we asked him about the counsel he provided 27-year-old Samson after the late April incident.

"Try to be able to compose yourself," Puka said. "You want to always protect yourself and your teammates. That's something my mom raised me in. But you shouldn't cross that line for sure."

Mike "The Bodysnatcher" McCallum -- a former professional boxer -- has died ... according to multiple reports.

The Jamaican athlete passed away Saturday while he was on his way to the gym in Las Vegas, according to the The Jamaica Observer. The outlet claims he fell ill and pulled over to the side of the road where he was eventually found by deceased by police.

His cause of death has not been reported ... and, we've reached out to Las Vegas Police for more information.

There's no party like a championship party ... and there has been plenty of evidence to back that statement over the years -- from drunken debauchery to nudity, and even crashing White House press briefings.

Rob Gronkowski is no stranger to coming out on top ... so naturally, he makes a few appearances in our roundup of the most epic celebrations over the years.

Who could forget J.R. Smith ditching his shirt for days on end after the Cleveland Cavaliers won it all in 2016 ... or the Washington Capitals fan who did the same for a brief few seconds right in front of Alexander Ovechkin!!

Livvy Dunne really turned up the heat in Miami over the weekend -- strutting her stuff on the runway before dropping into a jaw-dropping split.

The 22-year-old LSU gymnast rocked a sizzling cut-out one-piece for one walk and switched it up with a skin-baring crop top and zebra-printed thong bikini bottom while walking in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit runway show.

Dunne recently revealed she shot her 2024 Sports Illustrated cover spread with a fractured patella, calling the pain "so worth it." She made her SI debut in 2023, but landing the cover this year alongside icons like Salma Hayek and Jordan Chiles was a full-circle moment.

Jake Paul will step into the ring with former middleweight champ Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. in less than a month ... and The Problem Child says he'll beat the former title holder so badly, it'll catapult him to a championship of his own!

28-year-old Paul joined Babcock on the TMZ Sports TV show (airs nightly on FS1) ... where the guys chopped it about the June 28th scrap in SoCal.

"Man, I'm feeling better than ever," Jake said. "This is going to be my breakout performance."

Robert Horry tells TMZ Sports he knows he fits the criteria to be in the Hall of Fame ... but at the end of the day, he's not sweating it if the powers that be think otherwise.

We caught up with Horry out at LAX this week ... and asked him all about how he's still waiting for his spot among the all-time greats.

While his stat line isn't comparable to Michael Jordan's or Larry Bird's, Horry says people need to realize the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame highlights more than just one's NBA career.

Hailee Steinfeld and Josh Allen have officially tied the knot ... marrying in a beautiful ceremony at a top-notch resort in California.

The actress and the athlete said their vows Saturday -- a day after the two rehearsed every step of their big day -- in front of family and friends.

We don't know many details about the ceremony ... but we get a clip of Hailee walking down the aisle -- and some pics of the couple locking lips after they were pronounced husband and wife. So, it looks like things are official!

7:47 PM PT -- Kylie's not so lucky after all. Pacers win 125-108.

Kylie Jenner's embracing her role as the New York Knicks' good luck charm ... heading all the way to Indianapolis in hopes of keeping her boyfriend Timothée Chalamet's favorite team's championship dream alive.

The actor and the mogul sat courtside together Saturday night as the Knicks took on the Paces in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals ... both decked out in Knicks blue and orange at the biggest game of the year.

Check out the clip ... Kylie's so excited to be there with her man -- wrapping her arms around him and trying to get him hyped while he throws up a peace sign for the camera.

Hailee Steinfeld and Josh Allen are done rehearsing, and they're about to get married for real ... so check out Hailee's gown just before she walked down the aisle!

The actress was spotted minutes before she marched toward the altar dressed in the traditional all-white dress Saturday ... a long train coming off the back of her hair and dress.

The off-the-shoulder gown hugged Steinfeld's figure tightly ... and, she added elbow-length gloves to the ensemble, too.

Hailee Steinfeld's practicing with Josh Allen ... no, they're not running routes on the gridiron -- they're rehearsing for their luxurious wedding!

The actress/singer and her footballin' fiancé were spotted standing on the altar together Friday ... Hailee wearing a short white dress and flashing a huge grin for the assembled crowd.

Allen's not taking the chance of getting sunburnt in the California heat ... holding up an umbrella to keep from burning up out there.

Livvy Dunne's recounting a harrowing experience with a group of autograph hounds ... sharing a clip of herself in tears after an airport ordeal.

The gymnast and social media star posted an emotional video to TikTok Friday ... claiming she feels she's being stalked -- because middle-aged men seem to be waiting for her wherever she lands for the chance to get her Jane Hancock.

Dunne says it's obviously a scary situation -- multiple big adult men chasing after a 22-year-old girl -- adding the people around her in the airports and other public spaces seem to share her anxieties when it happens.

Moriah Mills -- the influencer/model who claimed to have a fling with Zion Williamson back in 2023 -- has contacted Tony Buzbee ... and is mulling a lawsuit against the NBA superstar, TMZ Sports has learned.

Buzbee -- the famed attorney best known for representing Deshaun Watson and Diddy accusers -- told us on Friday just hours after a Jane Doe filed a rape suit against Williamson in Los Angeles that Mills has reached out to him over the potential of filing her own litigation against the 24-year-old New Orleans Pelicans forward.

Buzbee stated for now, he is in the process of "evaluating her claims."

SuperSonics legend Nate McMillan isn't actively rooting for the Oklahoma City Thunder to win the NBA Finals ... instead, he tells TMZ Sports he's pulling for Adam Silver to do the right thing and bring a franchise back to Seattle.

We caught up with the current Los Angeles Lakers assistant coach at LAX ... and we had to ask, considering the Thunder used to be the Sonics, how he felt about Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Co.'s chances at getting it done.

While he said OKC has a good squad, he was more focused on what he thinks the league needs to do to his old stomping grounds.