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Jason Kelce is far from the only one excited Taylor Swift is joining the family ... the retired football star's wife, Kylie, who says their daughters are thrilled they'll soon have a superstar aunt!

Kylie -- who tied the knot with Jason in 2018 -- shared her kids' reaction to the engagement news during a "Good Morning America" interview.

"The girls are thrilled," Kylie said on Friday.

Steve Ballmer is adamantly denying the L.A. Clippers had a role in Kawhi Leonard's massive endorsement deal with Aspiration ... claiming the contract came months after the NBA superstar already agreed to an extension with the team.

The billionaire owner opened up on the recent bombshell report on ESPN on Thursday ... kicking things off by saying the Clippers have always abided by the league's salary cap circumvention rules, as it's "the right thing to do."

Ballmer then went into detail on his relationship with the now-bankrupt company ... saying the team was approached regarding a potential sponsorship deal, and he felt it was a "match made in heaven" based on its emphasis on carbon neutrality.

Hours after Jalen Carter spat on Dak Prescott, the Eagles star showed some remorse for his behavior ... calling his actions "a mistake."

The gross scene went down just after the start of Philadelphia's season-opener against the Cowboys ... when Carter was jawin' back-and-forth with Dallas' signal-caller.

At one point, cameras captured the Philadelphia defensive tackle hocking a loogie on Dak's chest -- and when a ref saw it, Carter was ejected from the game.

Sydney Sweeney sounds like she may be punching her way to her first Academy Award ... based on what we're hearing about her upcoming boxing movie.

Sydney is starring in "Christy," a film chronicling the life of boxer Christy Martin, and it's set to premiere Friday afternoon for a select audience at the Toronto International Film Festival.

Our sources tell us the studio behind the movie, Black Bear, tested the flick and it "tested through the roof."

A new bombshell has entered the NFL universe -- "Love Island: USA" star Huda Mustafa made a surprise appearance during the league's season-opening broadcast on Thursday ... getting her name called to break down the Eagles' famous "Tush Push."

NBC enlisted Huda for a segment on the subject prior to Philadelphia's matchup with the Dallas Cowboys ... going into detail on how it was almost banned this offseason before mocking those who complained about it.

She made a reference to one of her viral moments from the dating show in the process ... saying she's "no football expert, only a mommy."

Lil Jon's hoping to encourage others to take their health seriously ... pulling back the curtain on his own journey after his recent Muscle Beach competition!

The rapper told us all about it on "TMZ Live" in an interview airing Friday ... saying he built his body through dedication and sacrifice ... denying himself comforts he used to enjoy, like pizza and soda.

While LJ says he's paid more attention to his health over the last decade -- especially after a friend of his had triple bypass surgery -- he really started to ramp it up in the run-up to his 2024 Super Bowl Halftime Show appearance with Usher.

Young Money is living up to its name and shelling out funds to the youth -- the iconic record label president, Mack Maine, just saved a pair of football programs from going under with a helpful donation!!

TMZ Sports has learned ... Maine recently stepped in to support a program at Harrell Park, the same field where he and Lil Wayne used to play ball back in the day.

We're told the program was on the verge of shutting down due to financial struggles ... but Maine got wind of it and decided to offer some assistance.

Ciara's son with rapper Future is legally a Wilson ... 'cause TMZ has learned the singer added Russell Wilson's last to her eldest son's legal name.

ICYMI ... Ciara and Russ hit the US Open this week with their kids -- but when Russ posted a shot of Ciara and their family from the stands with the caption, "Mrs. @ciara Wilson Future Wilson & Sienna Wilson," fans zeroed in on the fact Future Zahir's last name was written as "Wilson" ... sparking speculation Russell had adopted him.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... Ciara has full custody of her 11-year-old, and "Wilson" was legally added to his name a few years back. He still has his dad Future's last name Wilburn in his full legal name.

Caitlin Clark will have to wait until next year to get back on a court in a WNBA game ... because the star player says she won't be returning to play this season after suffering a groin injury.

The most famous women's basketball player of all time announced Thursday her season was over due to the nagging injury.

Clark says ... "I had hoped to share a better update, but I will not be returning to play this season. I spent hours in the gym every day with the singular goal of getting back out there, disappointed isn’t a big enough word to describe how I am feeling."

Two of the greatest boxers of all-time have agreed to a fight ... TMZ Sports has learned Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather have signed a deal to square off against one another!!

We're told the match -- which will be put on by CSI Sports/Fight Sports -- is currently scheduled for sometime in the spring of 2026.

An exact date and precise location are not yet known ... but nonetheless, Tyson said he's thrilled to be slated to mix it up with Floyd, whom he hasn't always had the greatest relationship.

The Chicago Sky will be without Angel Reese for their showdown against the Indiana Fever Friday night -- the second-year player was officially suspended after picking up her eighth technical foul of the season.

The punishment was announced by the WNBA on Thursday ... with the league pointing out whenever a player or coach receives their eighth technical foul during the regular season, they are automatically handed a one-game ban.

Reese picked up her league-leading tech during the Sky's matchup against the Connecticut Sun on Tuesday. It happened after the 23-year-old hit Aaliyah Edwards in the head as they were fighting for a rebound.

Jamie Collins and his wife, Katrina Jackson -- AKA Kat Tat -- are saying goodbye to their Florida digs ... and this one's loaded with luxury.

Real estate sources tell us the 2x Super Bowl champ -- formerly with the New England Patriots -- and the "Black Ink Crew: Chicago" reality star listed their 4-bedroom, 5-bath estate about 20 minutes outside Melbourne for $4 million last week.

The place is giving major resort vibes. The pad sits on a nearly 1-acre lot inside a gated community and spans 4,350 square feet of living space.

We are kickin' off the 2025 NFL season with all of these sexy supporters sportin' jerseys ... Say less!

Stars like SZA are ready to score a touchdown on football Sundays -- both with her fierce frontside and bodacious backside -- and Latto is willing and ready to get after it with a "look back at it" selfie!

Oh, and here's a lucky bum shot of Danish model Josephine Skriver -- we're sure it'll live rent-free in your head for the day 😘!

Austin Butler is 2 for 2 in the dating rumor department ... TikTok star Haleyybaylee is shutting down gossip she's hooking up with the actor, TMZ has learned.

ICYMI ... chatter started spreading about a possible connection between Austin and Haley -- real name Haley Kalil -- when a TikTok video appeared to catch the two enjoying a meal together this week.

However, a rep for Haley tells TMZ ... despite the online speculation, the woman in the now-viral video is NOT Haley ... it's obvious given the fact Haley has red hair, not brown, which the other woman sports in the footage.

Nick Hogan has scored a small win against Bubba The Love Sponge in his civil case against the radio host ... as a judge just ruled Bubba cannot -- at least temporarily -- use images from Hulk Hogan's sex tape in his upcoming documentary.

Nick, as you know, sued Bubba earlier this week ... in an effort to block Hulk's former pal from dropping "Video Killed The Radio Star: The Untold Story Of The Hulk Hogan Sex Tape Scandal."

Nick -- acting as a rep for Hulk's estate -- argued the work infringes on his dad's copyrights and trademarks. He also claimed if it was released, it would violate a settlement agreement Bubba and Hulk previously entered into.

Foreigner has formally asked to be a part of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's "Love Story."

That's right -- the rock group is hoping to be part of the recently engaged couple's big day, shamelessly asking to be their wedding band!

Check out their Instagram post from Wednesday -- Foreigner plays off their famous song "I Want to Know What Love Is" by saying they've learned what love is over 40 years ... and now Tay and Travis have as well.