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Lindsey Vonn is in stable condition after undergoing emergency surgery to repair a broken leg she suffered during her violent crash in the women's downhill at the Winter Olympics in Italy.

Team officials and hospital staff say the skiing legend is recovering and expected to be okay after the procedure, which stabilized the fracture she suffered early Sunday in Cortina d'Ampezzo.

Vonn's Olympic bid came to a frightening end just seconds into her downhill run on Sunday, when she lost control and tumbled hard down the Olympia delle Tofane course. The impact left her on the snow in visible pain before medical personnel rushed in.

Not only does Dave Portnoy believe his Patriots will win big in Super Bowl LX, he thinks it's the start of Drake Maye's NFL domination ... telling TMZ Sports he expects the young quarterback to win at least championships for New England.

The Barstool Sports founder chopped it up with us at the "Sports Illustrated The Party" bash in the Bay Area on Saturday ... and he said it's nice to be back in good graces with the NFL after their longstanding beef.

Portnoy and Barstool were previously banned from the Super Bowl after he and three others protested the Deflategate ruling at NFL HQ, but we broke the story earlier this month -- he's now welcome to attend the Big Game once again, as long as he buys a ticket -- which he did.

Diplo has a ton of hits to his name, but he thinks the biggest project of his career is on the horizon when BTS' comeback album, "Arirang" is released.

The DJ and producer spoke about working with the Bulletproof Boy Scouts at the Fanatics Super Bowl party on Saturday ... and he said music fans aren't ready for what's coming March 20.

"I just feel so lucky because I've been working for three decades and to link up with a group like that, and have them trust me and do some awesome music ... honestly, it's gonna shock the world," Diplo said Saturday night. "Craziest album ever."

It's been more than 16 years since it came out, but Justin Bieber and Ludacris still got "Baby" fever ... with the pop superstar vibing to the rapper's performance of their hit song at a Super Bowl bash on Saturday.

Luda and The Chainsmokers headlined the "Sports Illustrated The Party" festivities at the Cow Palace Arena on Saturday ... making sure the folks in attendance got all the bangers leading up to the Big Game.

Even though Luda can stuff a setlist with his own classics, he also gave the crowd his verse on the 2010 track with JB ... and the "Yukon" crooner himself was among the thousands dancing along ... he was spotted waving his arms around with a cigar in his hand.

Tom Brady and Alix Earle just keep crossing paths ... the NFL legend and the influencer were spotted together once again, this time hitting the dance floor at a private, pre–Super Bowl party in San Francisco.

The two were caught on video dancing and chatting at the invite-only bash Saturday night, marking their first public appearance following their recent time in St. Barths over New Year's.

Brady kept it low-key in a baseball cap and glasses, while Earle danced with a drink in one hand and her phone in the other. The vibe wasn't especially intimate, but it was clear Brady and Earle were hanging out together and enjoying the night.

Is Jordon Hudson taking a shot at Robert Kraft ... on behalf of Bill Belichick?

Hudson stepped out wearing a T-shirt from Orchids of Asia Day Spa, the Florida massage parlor tied to Robert Kraft's 2019 prostitution bust, in what appeared to be a clear dig at the New England Patriots owner and she did it while standing right next to her boyfriend, Bill Belichick.

The moment came as Hudson and Belichick were photographed together Saturday in Chapel Hill, marking their first public appearance since Belichick was snubbed by the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Wings and pizza are nice for any Super Bowl party ... but if hosts really wanna impress their guests this year AND honor Bad Bunny's home turf in the process, Guy Fieri's got the perfect dish.

TMZ Sports caught up with the restaurateur and TV star out at the Fanatics party in the Bay Area ... and asked him for a bite that's not often featured in Super Bowl bash spreads, but should be ... and he didn't hesitate with his answer.

"Mofongo," Fieri said. "My mouth waters thinking about it."

Travis Scott blew off some major steam during his Saturday night performance at the Fanatics Super Bowl Party, destroying a sign with his very own fist!

Check out video, obtained by TMZ ... the rapper is getting all hyped up as he drops bars during his show on Pier 48 near Oracle Park in San Francisco.

Then, all of a sudden, Travis goes berserk, turning to the Fanatics sign on a wall behind him and smashing the hell out of the letter "N" until it falls to the floor. Then Travis goes to town on the letter "A" ... Watch the full clip to see if that piece of signage can withstand his powerful blows.

Lindsey Vonn's Olympic run ended in terrifying fashion Sunday after the skiing legend crashed hard during the downhill and was airlifted off the mountain by helicopter following medical treatment on the snow.

The American, racing despite a badly injured left knee, lost control early in her run after cutting the opening traverse too tight. Vonn was spun around in the air before slamming down and witnesses say she could be heard screaming in pain as ski patrol and medical personnel rushed to her side.

The race was immediately put on hold as Vonn was surrounded by doctors, strapped to a gurney and flown off the course.

More than a decade in the making, the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots will meet again in the Super Bowl ... and the wives and girlfriends are ready to see who comes out on top!!

Of course, Cardi B is expected to be Stefon Diggs' most passionate cheerleader at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara -- even though her Little Miss Drama tour starts 48 hours after the Gig Game.

Drake Maye's wife, Ann Michael Maye, has been his biggest fan since middle school ... and she certainly won't miss his first Super Bowl appearance as a Patriot.

Tom Brady claims he doesn't have "a dog in the fight" in this year's Super Bowl matchup ... but Camille Kostek isn't convinced ... 'cause she tells TMZ Sports she believes deep down, TB12 is pulling for his old squad!!

We caught up with Kostek outside the Tight Ends and Friends shindig in San Francisco Thursday night, where we asked her about Brady's comments, which have caught some heat from some former New England Patriots.

"I thought that was a little bizarre," Kostek said.

"Tom, Patriots Nation loves you. We have a bronze statue of you back at Gillette [Stadium]."

WWE Superstar Cam Skattebo?!? The New York Giants rookie running back tells TMZ Sports that's entirely possible after his days making money on the gridiron are over.

We caught up with Skatt at the Sports Illustrated Invitational in San Francisco earlier this week, where we asked him if he sees a career inside the squared circle once he hangs the cleats up.

"There's a chance," Skattebo said. "I feel like I'm a pretty good actor, so there's a chance there."

Hall of Fame coach Dick Vermeil has a simple message for Super Bowl LX head coaches Mike Macdonald and Mike Vrabel: don't get cute when the lights are brightest.

Vermeil tells TMZ Sports both guys have earned their spots by trusting their systems and the people around them ... and he says the last thing they should do now is try to outsmart themselves.

"Don't forget how you got there," Vermeil said. "Rely on those who got you there and don't try to be too fancy. Just go play the game you’re capable of playing."

Stefon Diggs looks over the years may be a winner!

Suns out, tongues out 😛 ... Here is a 21-year-old version of the footballer -- playing for the Minnesota Vikings back in 2015 (left).

And, more than a decade later, the New England Patriots wide receiver was snapped during practice, looking fierce and focused!

We already know Cardi B diggs her player, so while we wait for Super Bowl Sunday to kick off, we gotta ask: Good Genes or Good Docs?!

Atlanta Falcons first-round draft pick James Pearce Jr. was arrested on Saturday after the linebacker was involved in an alleged domestic dispute with a WNBA star, before fleeing the scene and crashing his vehicle.

Pearce Jr., 22, is currently in custody in a Miami-area jail on multiple charges, including two counts of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, aggravated stalking, and fleeing/eluding police.

Cops were initially dispatched to the original scene after a report of a male and female involved in a dispute.

The woman was reportedly Los Angeles Sparks star Rickea Jackson, according to Local 10 News in Florida.

After law enforcement arrived and began investigating, Pearce Jr. fled the scene in his car, according to a spokesperson for the Doral Police Department.

Police gave chase, and the former Tennessee Vols star crashed ... where he was taken into custody.

A video circulating on social media purports to show the arrest, though cops haven't confirmed its authenticity.

The Falcons issued a statement Saturday evening, saying they were investigating the situation.

“We are aware of an incident involving James Pearce Jr., in Miami. We are in the process of gathering more information and will not have any further comment on an open legal matter at this time.”

Could Matt Stafford be the first athlete to get a statue outside SoFi Stadium?? TMZ Sports asked the man responsible for the decision!

We saw Los Angeles Rams owner Stan Kroenke leaving the Fanatics Luncheon in San Francisco on Friday, and asked him whether his star quarterback has "earned SoFi's first statue?"

"Well, we'll see," the billionaire owner responded. "This guy's something, isn't he?"