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Ben Shelton's toughest moment from the US Open didn't come from one of his opponents on the court ... but from his girlfriend during a postgame media session -- 'cause Trinity Rodman snuck in a savage question about his "slow" serves!!

Shelton met with the media after he advanced to the third round with a win over Spain's Pablo Carreño Busta in straight sets. Just as he was about to wrap up his day, Rodman -- who was present for the Q&A -- was able to ask one last question, much to her man's surprise.

"So, how did it feel not being able to serve faster than 135 today," she asked. "I just know you like to serve big, and it wasn't breaking 140 today."

Scary news from Tour de France winner Chris Froome -- the cyclist was involved in a violent crash during a training session ... sustaining serious injuries, including broken ribs and a fractured back.

The incident occurred on Wednesday when Froome -- a two-time Olympic medalist -- was working out solo in a small French city.

"Chris was airlifted to a hospital in Toulon yesterday afternoon following a serious training crash," his team said in a statement on Thursday. "No other cyclists or vehicles were involved."

Deion Sanders is picking up on a unique tradition in Boulder ... admitting he's noticed Colorado fans have a knack for sparking up in the second quarter of Buffaloes games -- making the whole place reek of weed!!

Coach Prime opened up on the act during a sit-down interview with CBS Sports Colorado this week ... when he was asked about anything at Folsom Field that has surprised him so far in his tenure with the program.

"Yeah," the Hall of Famer said. "The smell of weed in the second quarter surprises the heck out of me. Like, every game I'm like, 'Dang.' Like, it seems like a light-up quarter."

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.