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It's been over five years since Kobe Bryant died, but we're certain his fans still have plenty of fond memories of the Los Angeles Lakers star from over the years.

We caught up with the basketball legend on several occasions over the years, and you gotta imagine he eventually got used to all the cameras and flashing lights, because the guy really knew how to keep his cool in public.

Raja Jackson, the son of former UFC light heavyweight champion Quinton "Rampage" Jackson, went beast mode during a match Saturday night ... violently attacking his competitor with blows to the head despite him already being knocked out.

The disturbing footage from the event's Kick livestream shows the victim -- Stuart Smith, whose ring name is Syko Stu -- being slammed to the ground ... a move that seemingly knocked him out cold. Raja then mounts his unresponsive body, delivering hit after hit until he's pulled off.

The incident occurred at a private wrestling event by KnokX Pro Academy in Los Angeles, and according to wrestling reporter Sean Ross, Syko ended up in the hospital.

David Beckham has got the world in the palm of his hand -- along with his wife Victoria's shapely a** -- while the two continue to sail around Europe on their yacht!

Check out new photos, obtained by TMZ ... which show the famous couple all over each other on their private yacht with their kiddos Romeo, Harper and Cruz, who also brought along his squeeze Jackie Apostel.

As you know, the Beckhams have been vacationing on their fancy boat all week on the Amalfi Coast of Italy — and having some real fun in the sweltering sun.

Shaquille O'Neal just agreed to a boxing match with a famous bodyguard ... and his son tells TMZ Sports even though the legend might be a bit old for this kinda thing, he'll support him nonetheless!!

We spoke with Myles at LAX this week ... fresh off Shaq's response to Will Smith's former security guy Charlie Mack, who challenged him to a celebrity boxing match.

Myles, a DJ, was caught off guard by Shaq's acceptance ... especially since his dad is 53 years old. So, we asked if he was concerned ... and his answer was exactly what you'd expect.

Dana White's Contender Series has become such a big deal, "Suga" Sean O'Malley says after the UFC, it's the biggest force in all of Mixed Martial Arts.

"The Contender Series is the second biggest promotion in the world. UFC and then Contender Series. There's nothing really that's competing with it," the show alum told Babcock this week.

Not PFL, nor ONE FC.

Athena is looking to make a statement against Toni Storm at AEW Forbidden Door on Sunday ... and she caught up with TMZ Sports to explain why she's walking out with gold around her waist for the first time with the promotion!!

Athena -- FKA as Ember Moon in WWE -- chopped it up with "TMZ Sports" TV show cohost Mojo Muhtadi ahead of her showdown in London ... and she held nothing back when opening up on the current champ.

"Toni is nothing but a hack who tries to just put on this facade of being this 1920s character," she said. "This hasn't happened in a while, that we've seen someone that has this much charisma that has grifted her way to the top."

Breathe easy, Cowboys fans ... at least one former NFL general manager is convinced Micah Parsons' bitter contract feud with Dallas won't end in a split.

Doug Whaley -- who served as the Buffalo Bills' GM from 2013 to 2017 -- told TMZ Sports on Friday that even though things don't look good in Big D right now, he can't see a situation where Jerry Jones trades the star pass rusher.

Whaley pointed to the Cleveland Browns and the Pittsburgh Steelers' situations with Myles Garrett and T.J. Watt -- and explained those, too, at times seemed dire ... but got resolved with massive deals.

LenDale White isn't sugar-coating it, he's ticked his former Titans squad didn't draft Travis Hunter ... but the ex-Tennessee tailback tells TMZ Sports he's finally starting to warm up to Cam Ward.

Brian Callahan's squad passed on the 2024 Heisman Trophy winner back in April in favor of the Univ. of Miami superstar ... and White made it clear out at LAX this week, he at first thought that was a bad decision.

He told us he was "a Travis Hunter fanatic" ... and he was adamant the two-way player "was going to be real, real good for us."

Is Joe Burrow the best quarterback in the entire NFL?? If you were to ask his current teammate, Mitchell Tinsley ... he has no problem making that declaration!!

TMZ Sports caught up with the preseason star ahead of the Bengals' third and final meaningless game Saturday against the Indianapolis Colts ... and he raved about the leader of the offense.

"He's the best quarterback in the league and I get to practice and play with him in games," he said. "It's really awesome to build chemistry with him on and off the field. He's one of those guys, he's so smart, so intelligent. It's awesome being out there with him."

Man up and tackle these two macho photos of Michael Strahan to kick off your Saturday ... Today's gonna be easy-breezy, so go on and examine the two pics ... Can you put a finger on the sneaky switches?!

Earlier this week in the Big Apple, Strahan slid into a fresh pair of Nikes and rocked a black tee and grey joggers ... Fresh off the press, he looked back at it the cameras while holding his phone ... and the newspaper.

Test out your skills and slide up to the gallery above!

Tryin' to escape? ... even if it's just for a HOT-minute?! You've come to the right hot spot 'cuz the celebs have been livin' it up overseas this summer. Get lost in the beauty of Greece through the lens of the stars ... and you feta believe the pics are beyond tasteful 😉!

Stars like Kim Kardashian proved every view in Greece is a screensaver, Floyd Mayweather didn't put up a fight when it came to his vacay selfie, and Teresa Giudice brought her teeny bikini to Santorini!

"Meet me in Mykonos" was the vibe Kylie Jenner and bestie Stassie Karanikolaou were givin' ...

And sisters Ashtin and Alix Earle are throwin' their lace in your face from straight from Greece.

Shawn Kemp has been sentenced to 30 days in jail in his parking lot shooting case -- though the former NBA superstar will be allowed to serve the time at home.

A Pierce County judge handed down the ruling late Friday afternoon ... and the ex-Seattle Supersonic looked stoic as he learned his fate.

Kemp appeared at the proceedings in a navy suit jacket, tan pants, white shirt and light blue tie ... and told the courtroom just before he was sentenced that he was "very apologetic" for the behavior that led to prosecutors filing the criminal charges against him.

President Donald Trump tried to get the United States its first World Cup title on Friday ... and his strategy was simple -- steal the damn thing in broad daylight!!

Trump welcomed FIFA president Gianni Infantino to the Oval Office hours ago to announce the draw for the 2026 men's World Cup that will take place at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.

Infantino brought the beloved trophy with him to 1600 Penn ... and handed it to POTUS, saying it's "only for winners."

Dinner on Roger Federer ... 'cause the 20-time Grand Slam Champion was just declared a billionaire by Forbes!

The publication released the announcement on Friday, saying the 44-year-old retired superstar earned the title thanks to his minority stake in shoe and clothing company, On.

Forbes estimates he now has a net worth of $1.1 billion.

Bill Belichick shifted his focus from the Xs and Os to XOXO Thursday night ... enjoying a night out with Jordon Hudson in Chapel Hill ahead of the North Carolina football season.

The Tar Heels head coach and his partner were spotted out at the Stoney River Steakhouse and Grill near campus ... with the 24-year-old rocking an all-white outfit and 73-year-old NFL legend electing for a dress shirt tucked into his jeans.

No word on what they chowed down on ... but the grub must've been good, 'cause Hudson had a to-go box in one hand as she held on to her man with the other.

Jake Paul says either his or Gervonta "Tank" Davis' lights are going out on Nov. 14 ... guaranteeing their upcoming fight ends in a knockout.

El Gallo opened up on his new matchup in a YouTube video on Friday ... and while the bout is widely believed to be an exhibition, he made it clear it's not stopping anyone from going 100 percent.

"If I win, I just beat one of boxing's greatest and pulled off the impossible," Paul said. "If he wins, he gives you all what you want to see and sends me back to YouTube."