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Lindsey Vonn almost lost her leg after her gnarly Olympic crash, but the ski great says she may not be done hitting the slopes ... saying she doesn't want her legacy to end on that "horrible last run."

The legendary American alpine ski racer spoke with Vanity Fair for her first interview since the February incident ... where Vonn detailed the insane pain she went through as doctors attempted to treat a severely broken leg, ankle, and other injuries, which required multiple surgeries.

Tom Hackett, the head physician for Team USA Ski and Snowboard, said Vonn was in agony and wasn't responding to "monster amounts of fentanyl, morphine, oxycodone, like every narcotic you can imagine."

It wasn’t just the physical pain ... the situation weighed on her mentally, too, knowing her career could end on such a brutal fall.

That said, Lindsey's not shutting the door on a comeback.

Paige VanZant may pack a mean punch, but these stringy bikini snaps may just take the (birthday) cake! The professional wrestler -- who turns 32 today -- stacked her socials with her toned bod on blast ... so of course we're shining the spotlight right on her fit physique!

For you newbies, VanZant kicked off her career back in 2014, and if you've scrolled her page, you'd know her bod is hella lean!

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Barry Bonds pulled back the curtain on one of the wildest near-misses in baseball history ... revealing he was on the verge of joining the New York Yankees before a high-pressure call from George Steinbrenner sent the whole thing off the rails.

The home run king shared the story during Wednesday's Opening Night matchup between the Yankees and San Francisco Giants … when Bonds joined the Netflix broadcast and decided to finally share how close he came to heading to the Bronx.

“George isn’t here anymore, so I can tell the truth, right?” Bonds said, before explaining how Steinbrenner personally reached out during his 1992 free agency.

At the time, Bonds was already one of the biggest stars in the game, coming off two MVP seasons with the Pirates -- and the Yankees were ready to make him the highest-paid player in baseball.

But the offer came with a major condition: Bonds said he had to agree to the deal by 2 PM that same day -- and that didn’t sit well with him.

Caitlin Clark can do it all on the court -- and on the sidelines, too -- 'cause the WNBA superstar put her photography skills to the test during the Indiana Pacers' home matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers!!

Clark was spotted courtside as the 'Cers welcomed LeBron James and Co. to town, where she picked up a camera to snap some flicks of the action.

From some of the photos Indiana shared, she's a total natural. However, the more impressive snaps were posted on her X account ... and she made sure everyone got the credit right.

Shia LaBeouf has allegedly been terrorizing members of a tennis club near his home in New Orleans ... and now members are being told to steer clear of him.

TMZ obtained a notice that was sent out to membership at the New Orleans Lawn Tennis Club ... and it says they are writing to inform them of ongoing disturbances involving a "new neighboring resident whose continued outbursts have affected the club environment."

Our sources tell us Shia is the resident being referenced here, and we're told he sits on his porch across the street from one of the club's exits and has random outbursts when interacting with members coming and going. And that's not all ...

Hubert Davis is out at the University of North Carolina … and one Tar Heel legend already has thoughts on what comes next.

Joel Berry II -- who led UNC to the 2017 title and played under Davis when he was an assistant -- tells TMZ Sports the move hits hard on a personal level … even if he understands the business behind it.

“It’s devastating for me,” Berry said, explaining Davis is “more than just a basketball coach” and someone who truly cares about his players as people.

Berry even shared a glimpse into that side of Davis … recalling a moment when the coach sat on the sideline during an alumni event with Berry’s young daughter in his lap, giving the family a break. For Berry, that’s the real Davis -- not just the guy pacing the sidelines.

Still, the former Tar Heel star and 2017 Most Outstanding Player isn’t blind to reality.

The bodyguard who made Jude Law's 11-year-old daughter cry in a hotel lobby after she snuck a peek at Chappell Roan is breaking his silence.

Pascal Duvier says he's the bodyguard from the incident, and he insists he was NOT working for Chappell, backing up her previous claims.

Pascal says ... "I take full responsibility for the interactions ... I was at the hotel on behalf of another individual, and I was not part of the personal security team of Chappell Roan. The actions I took were not on behalf of Chappell Roan, her personal security team, her management, or any other individuals."

TMZ Sports has obtained new video from the night of Puka Nacua's biting incident, showing his accuser twerking near the passed-out NFL superstar's face -- and our sources say it happened AFTER he sank his teeth into her back.

We're told the woman in the white outfit is Madison Atiabi -- who's filed a police report, an application for a temporary restraining order, and a lawsuit following the New Year's Eve outing with the L.A. Rams wide receiver.

The vid shows Nacua fast asleep in a Sprinter van as Sexyy Red's "Bow Bow Bow (F My Baby Dad)" blared on the sound system ... and dude looked knocked out as another woman slapped Atiabi's butt.

The viral courtside clash between Maryland women’s basketball coach Brenda Frese and star player Oluchi Okananwa didn’t just light up social media -- it might’ve actually outshined a national title.

Frese told TMZ Sports the now-infamous third-quarter moment -- where she got in Okananwa's grill, pointed and said “I believe in you, but you’ve got to want this moment!” -- has generated more attention than Maryland’s 2006 championship run.

“We didn’t get this many views back then,” Frese said … noting the clip has racked up tens of millions of eyeballs online.

Boxer Isis Sio has just been discharged from the hospital after being placed in a medically induced coma as a result of a brutal knockout loss ... and she's urging fans to stop going after her opponent.

TMZ Sports spoke with Sio's family members on Wednesday, who shared the great news that the 19-year-old fighter is showing remarkable progress and overcoming "serious post-traumatic complications" she suffered at the National Orange Show Event Center last week.

"We are deeply thankful for the overwhelming love, prayers, and support that have come from the boxing community, friends, fans, and people around the world," her family said.

"The prayers lifted up during this time have meant everything to Isis and her family. God is great, and we truly believe He heard every single prayer that was said for her."

They also told us that Sio doesn't want fans attacking her opponent, Jocelyn Camarillo, with hate ... saying she has nothing but love and respect for her.

It wasn't going down in the DMs between Shaquille O'Neal and Sabrina Carpenter ... so says the NBA legend who is addressing the now-viral messages, with the Big Fella insisting he's got way more game!

The drama all started when screenshots of an alleged exchange between O'Neal and the pop star hit social media, which Diesel not only addressed but read aloud during his "Big Podcast with Shaq."

"Damn, baby. I would keep your farts in a cologne bottle and spray it on me every day," O'Neal repeated.

Another of the alleged messages ... "I can't be horny and want some of that Snow Bunny kitty for myself?!" and "My meat would have you in the hospital."

Dayton Webber -- the quadruple amputee cornhole professional who was arrested for murder earlier this week -- wasn't fingerprinted at the jailhouse for obvious reasons ... authorities took an impression at the ends of his arms instead.

Albemarle-Charlottesville Superintendent Martin Kumer tells TMZ ... when an individual is being arrested for the first time and is missing a limb, like Webber, authorities take an impression of wherever the appendage ends.

In Webber's case, this means taking an impression on the forearm where his arms abruptly come to an end.

The woman who insists Puka Nacua made an antisemitic comment and later bit her is suing the Rams superstar for assault and battery ... claiming she's suffered because of his reckless actions.

The attorney for Madison Atiabi, the alleged victim, filed the lawsuit Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, citing gender violence, assault and battery, and negligence.

Atiabi claims she's "suffered actual damages, including physical injury, pain and suffering, medical expenses, and severe emotional distress" after the December 31, 2025, incident in L.A. She doesn't go into detail about the nature of her injuries.

Arnold Schwarzenegger’s spitting image is done training in the shadows ... Joseph Baena is ready to hit the stage for his first competition!

TMZ Sports is told the 28-year-old is set to make his bodybuilding debut this Saturday at the NPC Natural Colorado State competition … officially stepping into the world his dad once ruled -- racking up seven Mr. Olympia titles and becoming the most famous bodybuilder on the planet.

For years, the big question has been looming: would Joseph ever make the jump? Well, they're nearing the finish line -- and we have new video of them preparing last week.

Puka Nacua is promising to fight back against the woman who accused him of saying 'f*** the Jews' during a New Year's Eve dinner ... a B.S. allegation, according to his lawyer, who tells TMZ Sports they're filing a defamation lawsuit.

"Puka denies these allegations in the strongest possible terms," Nacua's attorney Levi McCathern told us after the woman filed the TRO.

"We will be filing a defamation lawsuit and pursuing all available legal remedies in response to these false and damaging statements.”

We broke the story on Tuesday.

A woman in Los Angeles requested an order of protection from the 24-year-old NFL star after she claimed he made an antisemitic remark, and later bit her on December 31, 2025.

SO what HAS been confirmed?? Travis will once again be gracing the NFL field on Sundays come this fall after he signed a new deal with the Kansas City Chiefs to rebound from a disappointing 2025.

"Let's get Arrowhead rocking, baby," he said in a post after putting pen to paper. "We'll see you guys in a few months!"

With training camp slated for July ... one can assume if there is a wedding this year, Travis and Taylor would want it done before the Chiefs report to camp.