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Freddie Freeman sat out Wednesday's game, but he was still spotted at Dodger Stadium putting in work ... on his nose hair, that is!!

The Los Angeles first baseman got the night off of L.A.'s tilt against the Reds because of a neck issue -- and, unfortunately for the nine-time All-Star, cameras were still locked in on him as he was relegated to the dugout.

In the fifth inning -- as the home team was up 4-1 -- Freeman was seen clearing out some hair from his nose ... and it sure looked painful.

Jan Ravnik, who went viral as Taylor Swift's gorgeous "Eras" tour backup dancer, is ready to "shake, shake, shake, shake" it in the ballroom ... he's joined Season 34 of "Dancing With the Stars."

The ABC dancing competition broke the casting news Thursday, after previously teasing a Swift-centric update the day before.

ICYMI ... the 'DWTS' social accounts pushed out a photo of purple glitter, similar to the aesthetic shared by T Swift amid her new 'Life of a Showgirl' era.

Selena Gomez couldn't be happier for her "bestie" Taylor Swift getting engaged to Travis Kelce ... gushing on social media to show her excitement.

The actress took to her IG story to re-share the viral shot of Travis down on one knee looking up at Taylor in a garden ... writing, "When bestie gets engaged" coupled with a heart-face emoji.

Selena chose the perfect song to match her mood ... playing Queen's "You're My Best Friend" over the pic.

Looks like love -- and Taylor Swift -- is great for merch sales ... 'cause TMZ Sports is told Travis Kelce's jerseys flew off the shelves on Tuesday after he proposed to the pop star!

Fanatics -- the official e-commerce partner of both the NFL and the Kansas City Chiefs -- said to us in a statement on Wednesday Kelce's jersey sales spiked 200% from Monday to Tuesday.

They added the tight end's big day was his best-selling one since Super Bowl LIX -- which occurred in early February.

Congratulations are in order for Travis Hunter and his wife, Leanna Lenee -- the couple just announced the birth of their baby boy!

The second overall pick of the 2025 NFL Draft shared the news in a YouTube video titled "Dear Son..." on Wednesday ... which began with Lenee learning she was pregnant -- and ending with cries from the newborn.

While we don't know the name of the little guy just yet, it's hard to imagine we won't learn more about him in the near future.

Darby Allin's showing off his battle wound -- after Jon Moxley shoved a fork into his ear at AEW's Forbidden Door -- giving TMZ Sports a peek at the bloody aftermath, and it's gnarly!

Check out the pic ... the AEW daredevil's ear is drenched in blood -- and it even appears like there's a hole where Moxley jammed the utensil through the flesh.

Despite the stomach-turning scene ... Darby's team was still able to walk out of the lights-out steel cage main event with the win, albeit banged up.

Swift-mania's in overdrive ... but Taylor's ex Joe Alwyn looks like he's feeling the total opposite, 'cause he's popped up for the first time since her engagement news, rocking an outfit as blue as his mood.

TMZ got the shots ... the Brit hit the London streets Wednesday with a buddy, but couldn’t muster even a hint of a grin ... a sharp contrast to his ex, who’s now riding high on engagement bliss.

Joe -- who called it quits with Taylor after 6 years together, months before she linked up with Travis in 2023 -- clearly looks down and out. Either his buddy’s a dud in the joke department ... or Joe’s really in his feelings over Taylor’s fairy tale with Trav.

Super Swiftie Flavor Flav is so excited by Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's engagement, he's volunteering for a major wedding role.

The rapper tells TMZ ... he is so happy for Taylor and Travis following their engagement announcement yesterday -- lovingly calling the pop star his "girl" and the Kansas City Chiefs tight end his "boy."

Per FF, he always knew Taylor and Travis were "endgame" ... and offered up his services as officiant for whenever the pair decide to tie the knot.

The Manning family's effectively royalty in the world of football ... do the names Peyton or Eli sound familiar? They're Cooper Manning's brothers. The family has a new star in the University of Texas quarterback Arch Manning.

And what's interesting is Arch's father, Cooper, also has a history in sports -- although it's not too similar to the careers of Cooper's brothers

We're going to check out how the Cooper made a name for himself and how he's supported his son through the early stages of Arch's football path.

So, it turns out Cooper's not too different from the rest of his family, because he has a history with football.

The former athlete was an All-State wide receiver in Louisia during his high school career, and he was set to play ball for Ole Miss, according to Bleacher Report.

However, his football career was cut short when he was diagnosed with spinal stenosis -- defined by the Mayo Clinic as narrowing of the spinal canal -- prior to the start of his freshman year.

Cooper ultimately moved on from football to prioritize his health, and Peyton later changed his number from 14 to 18, which his brother wore in high school.

Cooper didn't exactly stay away from football for long, as he began creating content centered on the gridiron for "The Dan Patrick Show" in 2012.

He later joined the hosting team of the NFL pre-game show "Fox NFL Kickoff," and he's hosted a recurring segment titled "The Manning Hour" for several years.

In addition to his broadcasting career, Cooper works as AJ Capital Partners' principal and senior managing director in investor relations, where he helps manage a portfolio of hotels.

The former athlete also worked for investment boutique Howard Weil, and he was involved in its 2012 sale to Scotia Bank.

Cooper started his family with his wife Ellen, who he married in 1999. Oh, and it's worth mentioning his spouse has athletic inclinations, too, because she helped Academy of the Sacred Heart in New Orleans achieve its first volleyball state championship in 1986.

In addition to Arch, the couple shares a daughter named May and a second son, Heid.

May followed in her mother's footsteps and played volleyball for Academy of the Sacred Heart, where she served as a team captain.

Heid decided to stay close to his older brother when picking a college ... he's also a student at the University of Texas, Austin.

Cooper's been supportive of Arch's football aspirations, and he opened up about his feelings regarding his son's career on the field on an episode of the "Subpar" podcast in September 2024.

The former athlete said seeing the attention given to his son was "nerve-wracking," and said he was "trying to enjoy it."

Cooper also stated he wanted his son to be seen as a "good teammate" above all else, as opposed to becoming the focus of "fans and critics."

2:13 PM PT -- Court documents obtained by TMZ Sports state Shaq Mason's Wednesday morning arrest stemmed from a violent incident he had with the mother of his child at her Franklin, Tenn. home.

According to the docs, Mason broke into the woman's residence at around 3:11 AM, made his way into her bedroom and choked her out. He then allegedly punched the woman in the mouth, before stating "he was going to kill her."

Police officers wrote in the docs they noticed a "fresh laceration" on the woman's bottom lip during questioning. They also stated Mason went on to send a selfie to the woman with a text that read "Im gonna kill you."

Mason, who's still in police custody as of late Wednesday afternoon, is tentatively due in court for a hearing on the matter in October.

NFL offensive lineman Shaq Mason -- who helped Tom Brady and the Patriots win two Super Bowls -- was arrested in Tennessee on Wednesday.

Brooke Hogan says there was no foul play in her father Hulk's death ... saying she can rest easier since she's now seen the body.

We caught up with the reality star on "TMZ Live" Wednesday ... and, she says she wants to keep it real with fans of the late wrestler ... telling them she's satisfied everything is "on the up and up."

She says she never expected murder or anything like that, but she wanted to see the evidence for herself to put her mind at ease.

The shooting at Annunciation Catholic School on Wednesday has deeply impacted the people of Minnesota ... including the state's professional sports teams, which all addressed the tragedy in heartfelt statements on Wednesday.

The Vikings -- who begin their season on September 8 -- shared an emotional message just hours after a shooter opened fire during a mass at the Minneapolis school that left two children dead and 17 injured.

"We are devastated by the horrific violence that took place at Annunciation Church in Minneapolis this morning," the team said. "Our hearts are broken for the victims, their families, and all who have been impacted by this senseless and cowardly act."

Travis Kelce apparently didn't even trust some of his own teammates with the news of his engagement to Taylor Swift ... as a second Chiefs player just revealed he was also kept in the dark.

Noah Gray -- who's in tight end meetings daily with Kelce -- told reporters on Wednesday he found out about the proposal just like everyone else ... as he was scrolling through Instagram on Tuesday.

Gray, though, made it clear he wasn't upset about it all ... explaining he's actually thrilled for his buddy and his future bride.

Good news for Stuart "Syko Stu" Smith on the medical front ... the pro wrestler is conscious and communicating from his hospital bed, according to Douglas Malo, the man who came to the rescue and stopped Raja Jackson during the brutal attack.

"[Stu] remembers mostly what happened during the early parts of the day. He's talking a little bit. He's alert. He's still got some injuries that are very serious. Not, like, life-threatening serious, but, facial injuries, stuff like that," Malo told TMZ Sports.

Smith has been hospitalized since the violent and ugly incident on Saturday ... which could've been significantly worse if Malo hadn't stepped in and stopped Raja's attack.

Kansas City Chiefs wideout Rashee Rice has been suspended six games for his role in that massive Dallas car crash over a year ago.

According to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, Rice accepted the NFL's recommended ban on Wednesday ... and he'll now begin serving it immediately. He will be eligible to return for the Chiefs' Week 7 showdown against the Las Vegas Raiders.

In the interim ... the 25-year-old will miss his squad's matchups against the L.A. Chargers, Philadelphia Eagles, New York Giants, Baltimore Ravens, Jacksonville Jaguars and the Detroit Lions.

Travis Kelce's best man and Taylor Swift's maid of honor have it easy when it comes to pre-wedding planning ... 'cause a Las Vegas gentlemen's club wants to host a co-ed bachelor party -- complete with more than 100 "beautiful entertainers."

The Crazy Horse 3, one of the most popular strip clubs in Sin City, shared the proposal to TMZ Sports ... just days after the Kansas City Chiefs star and the singer announced their engagement.

The offer includes a "blowout party" at the 40,000+ square-foot upscale venue ... complete with unlimited champagne and lap dances from their best-looking dancers performing to Swift's music all night long.