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Bryan Braman -- the former NFL linebacker who helped the Philadelphia Eagles beat Tom Brady in Super Bowl LII -- has died.

Braman's agent, Sean Stellato, announced the sad news on Thursday ... revealing Braman passed away after a lengthy battle with cancer.

He was just 38 years old.

Shane Gillis just lit up the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles with some spicy jokes as part of his ESPYS hosting duties ... taking aim at several superstar athletes, including Caitlin Clark.

The 37-year-old comedian grabbed the microphone to kick off ESPN's annual award show ... and he held no punches, touching on plenty of hot-button topics.

He ribbed Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson's relationship, called out Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's propensity to get foul calls ... and he poked fun at Karl-Anthony Towns too.

It's been over two years since Bad Bunny stepped foot in a WWE ring ... but even the guy he whooped on in a match can't wait for his return -- with Damian Priest telling TMZ Sports he's got an open invite to come back anytime!!

We caught up with Priest out in NYC ... where we asked him when he hoped to see the singer put down the mic and lace up the wrestling boots again.

"Whenever he's ready," Priest said. "That's up to him, as far as like when he's ready physically and mentally. Easy for me to say next week, but he has to be actually ready."

Brooks Nader's not embarrassed by her recent wardrobe issue at Wimbledon ... in fact, she's decided to turn her viral momentum into a big-time payday -- partnering with a tampon brand in a new ad campaign.

The Sports Illustrated model shared a short clip on Instagram Wednesday in collaboration with U by Kotex -- the company that makes a ton of menstrual products for women -- saying she's getting ready for a major award show ... and, she wants to be sure to avoid any fashion faux pas.

This includes bleeding on an all-white outfit like she did while at the tennis major ... so, she's bringing along her U by Kotex just in case.

NFL legend Jim Kelly's family is celebrating a much-needed win on Wednesday ... with his grandson undergoing a successful procedure to address "unexpected medical complications" following his birth.

The legendary Buffalo Bills signal-caller shared the news on Instagram ... saying the Kellys are "overwhelmed with gratitude for God's hand in every detail today."

"For highly skilled and compassionate doctors and nurses ... and for every single prayer that's been lifted on our behalf."

1:30 PM PT -- The Cavinder twins are out of surgery ... and according to Haley, it all went great.

"Thank you guys for all the support," she said in a video from a hospital bed. "Love you all."

The Cavinder Twins are getting new twins -- Hanna and Haley just revealed they're undergoing boob jobs this week ... sharing a last-minute TikTok right before going under the knife!!

The college basketball players and internet sensations posted a vid from a medical facility to their joint account on Wednesday ... showing them both decked out in robes ahead of the procedure.

Hanna joked about Haley getting to go first due to being three minutes older ... but we take it the wait will be well worth it.

Former Minnesota Vikings star Everson Griffen -- a four-time Pro Bowler -- was removed from a plane on Wednesday after he allegedly caused a mid-flight disturbance.

The 37-year-old ex-pass rusher, TMZ Sports has learned, was on a Delta Air Lines jet bound for Minneapolis from Chicago when he was accused of creating a scene.

Flight records show just minutes after the plane took off ... it returned to O'Hare -- and in a statement, a Delta spokesperson said pilots grounded the jet in order to have "an unruly passenger removed."

Famous bodybuilder Victor Martinez -- who won the 2007 Arnold Classic -- underwent emergency surgery to combat an undisclosed medical issue, it was announced this week.

The shocking news regarding the 51-year-old fitness star was revealed to Generation Iron, the same outlet that hosts Martinez's podcast.

The type of procedure was not disclosed ... but it is apparently so serious he required immediate attention.

Olympic freestyle skier Audun Groenvold -- who won bronze at the 2010 Vancouver Games -- died this week after he was struck by lightning.

The Norwegian ski federation announced the tragic news on Wednesday ... explaining the athlete was hit by a bolt during a recent cabin trip and passed away from his injuries on Tuesday night.

He was just 49 years old.

Kristin Cavallari's running for the hills if another athlete tries to woo her ... but, she's more open to it if their coach comes knockin'!

The reality television star gave an insight into her dating habits on her podcast 'Let's Be Honest' while chatting with matchmaker Patti Stanger.

KC says she's too old for athletes now ... but, she's not totally sour on dating guys who work in sports -- especially coaches who she seems to find surprisingly sexy.

Major League Baseball paid tribute to late Atlanta Braves legend Hank Aaron during Tuesday night's All-Star Game in the ATL ... recreating his 715th home run through the use of a fascinating projection display.

After the sixth inning of the Midsummer Classic, the lights went out at Truist Park ... and fans in attendance were taken back to April 8, 1974 -- the day Hammerin' Hank became the home run king.

The tribute featured the voice of Vin Scully -- who was on the call for the moment Aaron surpassed Babe Ruth -- and video highlights right on the field. To signify the big hit, a firework was launched into left-center field -- the same spot Aaron's moonshot landed on that historic day.

Cops in India have arrested the man suspected of killing famed marathon runner Fauja Singh in a hit-and-run accident earlier this week.

Amritpal Singh Dhillon was taken into custody on Tuesday ... after he reportedly confessed to hitting Singh on Monday.

According to journalist Gagandeep Singh, Dhillon told cops he was traveling at a high rate of speed and could not stop after he saw Fauja Singh enter a crosswalk. The non-resident Indian from Canada allegedly left the scene in a panic. He reportedly did not know it was Fauja Singh he had hit.

Randy Couture is on the mend ... TMZ Sports has learned he's been discharged from the hospital following his scary crash last week and is now at home recovering.

The UFC legend sustained serious injuries after he wrecked his car during practice runs at a racetrack in Kansas City ... and actually needed to be airlifted to a medical facility to get treatment.

We're told he suffered first and second-degree burns in the accident ... and had trauma injuries as well as smoke inhalation.

Caitlin Clark's frustrations with recent officiating boiled over on Tuesday -- the WNBA superstar went off on a referee during the Fever vs. Sun game, forcing a coach to step in and pull her away.

It happened in the third quarter of the contest at TD Garden in Boston ... when Clark and referee Michael Price were going back and forth on the court.

It's unclear what Price said to Clark, but whatever it was struck a nerve ... turning a calm exchange into a heated one.

Love is in the air for NFL offensive lineman Drew Moss and Brock Lesnar's daughter, Mya ... the two just confirmed they're in a serious relationship!!!

Moss hard launched the romance on his Instagram this week ... sharing two photos of them at a recent wedding with the caption, "Forever wedding date❤️."

In one of the pics, they can be seen flashing big grins as they pose next to each other for a camera. In the other, Moss planted a big kiss on his boo's cheek.

Oklahoma City Thunder star Jalen Williams went from unknown college player to one of the best young talents in the NBA in three short years ... and he tells TMZ Sports his success has allowed him to give his parents an amazing gift -- retirement!!

The 12th overall pick in the 2022 draft has made the most of his time as a pro ... and his 2025 season was as good as it gets with All-Star and All-Defensive team selections, an NBA championship and a massive five-year, $287 MILLION extension to top it all off.

We caught up with 24-year-old J-Dub at LAX this week to ask what it's been like ... and he admitted he hasn't been able to process any of it -- including his fat payday.