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LeBron James claims he isn't going to continue his NBA career just to have the chance to play with both of his sons -- the Lakers superstar revealed his retirement plans don't revolve around Bryce.

The 21-time All-Star discussed his basketball future at media day a few minutes ago ... when a reporter asked James if he'd hold out on retiring to have a chance to play alongside his second-oldest kid, who's gearing up for his freshman year with the University of Arizona basketball team this fall.

"I'm not sitting here ... no, I'm not waiting on Bryce," James laughed.

A Florida A&M University band announcer sparked outrage after body-shaming Alabama State dancers while on the mic at Saturday's game ... joking the performers were sponsors of Ozempic -- and now, the school is apologizing.

The cruel joke occurred at halftime of the FAMU and ASU game at the Bragg Memorial Stadium in Tallahassee, Florida, on Saturday ... as ASU's Honey Beez finished their performance.

Marching 100 announcer Joe Bullard then went on the mic to roast the Beez ... and while he was trying to get a laugh, not everyone found it funny.

John Mara, the longtime owner of the New York Giants, just announced he was diagnosed with cancer ... while vowing to fight like hell and beat the disease.

70-year-old Mara, who also serves as president and CEO of the organization, did not specify which form of cancer he's battling.

"I have recently been diagnosed with cancer and have been following the treatment plan recommended by an outstanding team of doctors," Mara said in a statement released by Big Blue.

Donovan Mitchell is opening up on his recent engagement to Coco Jones ... telling reporters being able to call the singer his future wife is a true "blessing."

The Cleveland Cavaliers superstar was asked about his now-fiancée during team media day ... and he couldn't help but gush about what makes her such a special partner.

"Man, that’s my dog. I love her to death. She’s amazing. She’s an amazing human being. She brings me peace."

Giants fans' morale ain't the only thing surging after Jaxson Dart's first career start -- jersey sales are, too -- 'cause the 22-year-old rookie signal caller owns the NFL's most popular jersey!

Fanatics -- the official e-commerce partner of the National Football League -- tells us sales for Dart's #6 Big Blue jersey went through the roof after Jaxson led the NYG to their first win of the season against the previously undefeated (2-0) Chargers on Sunday.

The surge meant Dart outsold perennial superstars like Patrick Mahomes, Lamar Jackson, and Josh Allen.

In fact, Fanatics says they sold more Dart jerseys on Sunday than on any day since he was drafted with the 25th overall pick in April.

Bad Bunny says he's not just performing at the Super Bowl LX halftime show for himself ... he's doing it for his culture.

The singer-songwriter chatted with Apple Music’s Zane and Ebro to talk about the exciting announcement made last night during Sunday Night Football between the Packers and the Cowboys.

Check out the clip ... Bad Bunny says he's relieved the news is out because he had to keep the secret under wraps for so long ... and it's like a weight has been lifted.

8:18 AM PT -- Malik Nabers did, in fact, suffer a torn ACL in Sunday's game ... officially ending his season.

Odell Beckham Jr. is urging the NFL to ditch the turf at MetLife Stadium once and for all ... pleading for change amid speculation the surface played a role in Malik Nabers' injury on Sunday.

The New York Giants star receiver went down with a non-contact knee ailment in the second quarter of a showdown with the Los Angeles Chargers at MetLife Stadium. While an official diagnosis hasn't been confirmed, many fear it's a torn ACL.

OBJ isn't waiting on the announcement to let his feelings known ... especially considering the growing list of devastating injuries at MetLife over the years.

Taylor Swift flew in under the radar to watch her fiancé Travis Kelce play his NFL game in Kansas City on Sunday -- mere hours after attending Selena Gomez's wedding in California, TMZ has confirmed.

The pop star slipped in undetected to Arrowhead Stadium to support her man, Travis, as he and his Chiefs battled the Baltimore Ravens. K.C. beat the Ravens, 37-20. People magazine was the first to report the news.

Fans spotted Taylor's dad, Scott, and her brother, Austin, relaxing in a suite at the stadium with Travis' mom, Donna -- and Scott was even sporting a cap promoting Travis' new American Eagle collab.

Bad Bunny fans are losing it over him headlining the Super Bowl LX halfitime in February -- and Gloria Estefan is right there fangirling, telling TMZ she’s super hyped!

We caught Gloria outside CBS Studios Monday -- and the three-time Super Bowl performing icon says BB’s return to the stage is massive, a game-changing moment for Puerto Rican representation.

Gloria -- a Cuban-American legend -- keeps driving home just how amazing this is ... watch the full clip to see her shower Bad Bunny with congratulations.

Rory McIlroy and the rest of Team Europe taunted Donald Trump after their big Ryder Cup win over America ... but in surprising fashion, POTUS ended up taking the high road.

Just after Team USA couldn't complete its comeback against Europe on Sunday at Bethpage Black in New York ... McIlroy, Jon Rahm, Viktor Hovland and the rest of the Europeans sent a trolling message Trump's way.

In the video, the guys could be seen and heard chanting, "Are you watching? Are you watching? Are you watching, Donald Trump?" -- all while they raised their trophy with glee.

Tragic news from Lewis Hamilton -- his beloved dog, Roscoe, has passed away at 12 years old.

The F1 superstar shared the devastating update on the English bulldog's health battle on Monday ... revealing to his fans he "lost my best friend last night."

The Ferrari driver -- who adopted Roscoe back in 2013 -- thanked his followers for the support and love they've shown his four-legged friend over the years.

Bad Bunny will have to turn down invites to Super Bowl LX watch parties next year ... 'cause he is headlining the halftime show at the event in Santa Clara!

The news was announced during halftime of the Sunday Night Football game between the Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys ... two teams with Super Bowl aspirations of their own.

The pick here makes a ton of sense ... Bad Bunny's one of the biggest stars in the world -- with tons of fans in regions where the NFL is working to gain more of a foothold like South America. Plus he's currently on tour -- so, he'll be well-practiced and ready to take on one of the world's biggest stages in a few months

The hottest team in MLB had a fitting celebration after clinching the AL Central championship on Sunday -- the Cleveland Guardians ripped heaters right in the locker room to cap off one of the wildest Septembers in league history!!

The Guards -- who were 15 1/2 games back on the Detroit Tigers for the division lead in July -- were finally able to celebrate their playoff berth following Sunday's walk-off victory over the Texas Rangers ... and while there was plenty of Miller Lites for the postgame festivities, there were also some Marlboros sprinkled throughout the bash, too.

Guards players Matt Festa, Slade Cecconi, Hunter Gaddis and more sparked up as the team celebrated the division title ... which is pretty uncommon among modern athletes, but we take it they aren't regular consumers.

Bad Bunny is ready to rock the Super Bowl LX halftime show next year ... and a couple of past performers are already showing him some love.

Jennifer Lopez celebrated the big announcement by sharing a photo of her alongside Bad Bunny -- both decked out in silver, standing in front of a Puerto Rican flag -- saying, "Now it's your turn !!!!! bori gang lets gooooo."

Shakira -- who co-headlined the Super Bowl halftime show with Jennifer in 2020 -- is also congratulating Bad Bunny ... reposting his announcement with the caption ... "Welcome back to the Super Bowl stage!" and adding in Spanish, "Here go my Latin people!!!"

Jimmy Rollins says the MLB should "never" adopt full-time robot umps ... telling TMZ Sports this week the Automated Ball-Strike Challenge System is as far as the league should take things.

We caught up with the former Philadelphia Phillies superstar out at LAX last week just after Rob Manfred revealed the ABS Challenge System will be implemented in 2026, and he told us he really likes the move.

The ex-World Series champ said "it's a good thing," as it'll help umps get calls right when they matter the most.

4:13 PM PT -- Omaha's Mayor John Ewing just released a full statement ... acknowledging he's aware of the incident -- and, he's promised to ensure the impending internal investigation will be thorough and transparent.

Mayor Ewing is asking members of the community to try to remember the triumphant spectacle of the parade yesterday instead of focusing simply on the unforutnate circumstances surrounding how it ended ... and, he says he's committed to make every resident feel safe in Omaha.

Terence Crawford was forced out of a car at gunpoint by a police officer with the tense exchange caught on video ... and, it's leading to an internal investigation.

Video is circulating online showing the boxer slowly unbuckling his seatbelt, opening his door and stepping out of the car ... while an officer at his window holds a flashlight in one hand and a gun in the other.

The officer repeatedly tells Crawford to step out ... and, he replies at one point, "I ain't reaching for no gun" -- with his hands up the whole time.