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Former Washington pass rusher Jason Buck would love to see his old team get its prior moniker back ... and he tells TMZ Sports he'd "give anything" to sit down with Donald Trump to try to ensure it happens.

The ex-defensive lineman -- who won a Super Bowl with Washington -- chopped it up with us in the days after Trump told the world he wants D.C.'s NFL team to go back to its former nickname ... and he said he couldn't agree more with POTUS.

Buck told us when the former name got the boot in 2020 due to concerns surrounding its controversial origins ... he felt like someone had just uprooted his household.

Patrick Surtain II ain't jealous one bit that Sauce Gardner's new contract topped his ... in fact, he told TMZ Sports this week the $120 million deal the Jets star just inked is "great" for the future of their position.

The Denver Broncos cornerback chopped it up with us as he got ready with Raising Cane's for Wednesday night's ESPYS ... and when the topic of Sauce's big-money pact came up, he made it clear, he wasn't envious at all.

Surtain II -- who signed a four-year deal worth around $24 million less than Gardner roughly nine months ago -- explained he thinks it's "good for the position, for sure."

Paige Bueckers made plenty of headlines for her skills on the court as a member of the Dallas Wings ... but now she's getting attention for her love life!

The professional basketball player hard-launched her relationship with college basketball star Azzi Fudd during an interview with "WAG Talk" that went down during a 2025 AT&T WNBA All-Star event.

We're going to take a look at the background of the pro athlete's significant other and see just how their relationship blossomed off the court.

It turns out Fudd comes from an athletic background, as her mother was drafted by the Sacramento Monarchs in 2001, while her father played basketball for American University, according to Bleacher Report.

The athlete's parents even tied the knot in a wedding ceremony held on a basketball court, during which the guests were asked to wear athletic shoes -- how's that for foreshadowing?

Fudd was later named the Gatorade National Girls Basketball Player of the Year in 2019 for her prowess on the court.

The athlete was one of the first girls to attend Stephen Curry's SC30 Select Camp, where she was recognized for her ability to make three-point shots, according to ESPN.

Azzi signed on to play for the University of Connecticut's Huskies, and she made a name for herself as a formidable shooting guard in her freshman and sophomore seasons, despite working through various injuries.

However, her junior season was cut short when she tore her ACL and meniscus and had to take time off to deal with her injuries.

Fudd came back strong during the Huskies' 2024-2025 season, which saw the team win the 2025 NCAA Division I women's basketball tournament -- and she was named the team's Most Outstanding Player.

Although she would have likely been a top prospect for the WNBA, she chose to return to UConn for its 2025-2026 season, which she said would allow her to "work on everything I need to work on," according to ESPN.

Fudd and Bueckers have had plenty of time to get to know each other over the years -- they were teammates at UConn for several years.

Speculation about the state of their relationship began to swirl in mid-2025, and they were spotted while holding hands in June, according to Page Six.

On top of that, Bueckers shared an image of Fudd at the ESPYs on her Instagram Story in July with three sweating-face emojis in a not-so-subtle move, according to Parade.

Robbie Pardlo, lead singer of the Grammy-nominated R&B group City High, has tragically died at the age of 46, a rep for the singer confirms to TMZ.

Robbie passed away yesterday, July 17, surrounded by his family and close friends in Willingboro, NJ ... leaving behind a lengthy musical legacy.

No cause of death has been determined yet ... the family is currently grieving but will be planning Robbie's memorial services and tributes in the upcoming days and will share details with the public.

Feel good this Friday with this fun game of Guess Who! Can you guess which Hollywood hottie put her rockin' bod on full display in this eye-popping shot?!

She's a New York-based model and influencer who's worked for big brands like Ralph Lauren and SKIMS. She also made her Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Rookie debut in 2022.

Need one more hint? Just ask her rumored boyfriend, Joe Burrow.

Brock Lesnar's made a name for himself with his physical prowess ... and it looks like his daughter Mya takes after her dad.

The collegiate athlete's set a few records in her track and field career, and she's also come out on top at various championship events over the course of her time in school.

We're going to take a look at the background of the professional wrestler's daughter ... and check out her recent hard launch with her boyfriend!

Mya was born in April 2002 to Lesnar and his former fiancée, Nicole McClain, from whom he eventually split.

She's also got a pair of half-brothers named Turk and Duke, whom her father shares with his wife Rena, who's professionally known as Sable.

In addition to her half-brothers, she's got a stepsister named Mariah, whom her mother welcomed before she married Lesnar.

Oh, and in case Mya's athletic aspirations weren't impressive enough already, both Turk and Duke are devoted ice hockey players ... Duke was selected by the Medicine Hat Tigers in the Western Hockey League during its prospect draft in May 2025.

Mya started her track and field career in high school, where she was named a Class AA Minnesota state champion in 2019.

She continued with shot put at Arizona State University, where she studied criminal justice ... although she transferred to Colorado State University in 2022.

The athlete went on to break several records -- including her own -- at her school, and she was named the NCAA Indoor Women's Shot Put National Champion in 2024.

She came out on top in the women's shot put event at the 2025 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships, in June.

Although Mya's more than proven her dedication to shot put, she's also made time for her personal life -- and hard-launched her relationship with Drew Moss in a pair of photos on his Instagram account in July 2025.

Moss described the track and field star as his "forever wedding date" in his post's caption, and he included a sweet snap in which he gave her a kiss on the cheek.

Mya was apparently feeling the love as well, as she referred to Moss as "my handsome man" in the comments.

A Claressa Shields and Laila Ali superfight just got a whole lot more real ... 'cause just days after the retired boxing legend made it clear she wouldn't even consider fighting without at least $15 million on the table, the "GWOAT" has a message -- we got the dough!

"Laila, I'm here with my team. I got some great news for you. We got the $15 million!" Shields said in video sent to TMZ Sports.

The undefeated champ continued ... "Let's make a fight between me and you. The best versus the best. The greats versus the greats. The GWOAT versus Muhammad Ali's daughter, Laila Ali. Let's make it happen."

The attorney representing the woman accusing Shannon Sharpe of rape said Friday both sides have agreed to a settlement in the civil case.

Tony Buzbee announced in a statement on his Instagram page that "after protracted and respectful negotiations," Sharpe and his accuser "reached a mutually agreed upon resolution."

No word on the specifics of the couple's pact ... but Buzbee added, "All matters have now been addressed satisfactorily, and the matter is closed. The lawsuit will thus be dismissed with prejudice."

Alex Cora had himself an All-Star break he'll remember for the foreseeable future ... 'cause the Red Sox manager was in attendance for the Coldplay concert on Wednesday in Boston -- the same show where an alleged affair was put on display for the world to see!

Cora met with media members on Friday just ahead of his team's series opener against the Chicago Cubs, and he was asked how he enjoyed his past few off days.

He cracked a wry smile and said, "It was good," before he revealed, "I was actually in the Wednesday [Coldplay] concert."

An anti-Israel protester was beaten down on the track at the Tour de France after a staff member came out of nowhere and flipped the dude over a barricade.

The wild moment went down close to the finish line earlier this week ... while Norway cyclist Jonas Abrahamsen just barely beat out Mauro Schmid of Switzerland for the victory.

The protester was wearing a shirt which read, "Israel out of the Tour" -- an Israeli team is competing in the race and catching a ton of flak for it.

Wrestling legend Buff Bagwell had a significant portion of his right leg amputated on Thursday.

The former WCW star's good friend, Steve Stasiak, announced the news on Friday morning ... writing in a Facebook post complications from a car crash five years ago led to the serious surgery.

"The injuries from his 2020 accident never fully healed," Stasiak wrote. "He gave it everything he had to avoid this outcome -- but that fight led him here."

Conor McGregor and his fiancée don't seem worried one bit about the UFC superstar's junk allegedly making its debut on social media this week ... with the two enjoying their time together on a yacht -- and Dee Devlin specifically looking happy as could be.

Many wondered if Devlin -- who got engaged to McGregor in 2020 -- would be livid over the recent drama surrounding her man ... especially after rapper Azealia Banks claimed he slid into her DMs with "unsolicited" nude pics.

He was also spotted cozying up with another woman on a beach this week ... but McGregor didn't seem fazed by the chatter -- going through with his birthday celebrations as planned.

1:15 PM PT -- Sanchez appeared before a judge minutes ago ... who said he will be kept in custody after the state filed a motion for preventive detention. His case is being sent to district court, where it will be decided if he stays locked up or is released pending his trial.

Diego Sanchez -- the winner of the first season of "The Ultimate Fighter" -- was arrested Thursday in New Mexico ... after he allegedly fired a gun while passing by a crash, TMZ Sports has confirmed.

According to court documents, officers were working an incident on I-40 in Albuquerque when they say a passenger in a Jeep Gladiator -- later identified as Sanchez -- shot off a round as the vehicle drove by the scene.

Cops then followed the car and pulled it over a short time later. While officers say he admitted there was a gun in the car ... Sanchez denied ever firing a shot.

The G.O.A.T. is back on a boat ... Tom Brady was seen yachting in Europe once more on Thursday -- though he appeared to be without his summer boo, Sofia Vergara.

The NFL legend cruised around Saint Tropez waters ... and popped his top to make sure he soaked in all the sun he could while on the ride.

Brady -- rockin' nothing but a pair of small grey shorts -- dipped in the ocean a few times ... and looked as chiseled as ever when he came up for air.

LiAngelo Ball's debut album is here ... and the baller-turned-rapper used the project to clap back at his ex for calling him a "deadbeat daddy."

Gelo's full-length LP, "League of My Own," features 13 tracks, including his hit "Tweaker" ... and in one of the songs, he talks about an unnamed person calling him a bad father.

The lyrics go ... "They kick me when I'm down, so can you pick me up? Say I'm a deadbeat daddy who don't give no f***s. Say I'm an ugly soul who just up and run."

Caitlin Clark's groin is keeping her out of the All-Star Game this weekend, but there's no way in hell it was gonna stop her from having a good time ... 'cause the Indiana Fever hooper raged her face off with her fellow WNBA players on Thursday!!

Clark and a bunch of big WNBA names hit up the INVY nightclub for the All-Star Champagne Launch Party ... hours after she announced she would not be competing in the ASW festivities to rest her body after the injury she suffered earlier in the week.

Despite the disappointing news, Clark was in great spirits -- the 23-year-old made her way behind the DJ booth at one point in the shindig ... getting hyped when "Grove St. Party" by Waka Flocka Flame hit the speakers.