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Sydney Sweeney is playing ball again ... with a new stripped-down advertisement for sports prediction company Novig.

The "Euphoria" star's latest Instagram Reel is drawing renewed attention to her involvement with the sports trading platform ... which made headlines in September when Sweeney joined the company as a strategic partner and equity holder.

As TMZ previously reported, Sweeney became the face of Novig's provocative "Just Sports" ad campaign, posing nude while using sports equipment to cover herself.

Kim Kardashian and Sky Sports reporter Martin Brundle are back on speaking terms ... at least judging by their latest F1 grid walk encounter, which went a whole lot smoother than their last one.

The reality star crossed paths with the veteran broadcaster Sunday at the Singapore Grand Prix, months after their awkward Monaco moment went viral ... and this time, Kim was way more happy to chat.

As Martin approached Kim on the carpet for an interview, Kim jokingly asked "Did I not know the rules, did we get off on the wrong foot?" and Martin laughed it off while continuing with the interview.

Travis Kelce was all-in on his hometown team Saturday night ... showing up to cheer on the Cleveland Guardians for a massive, season-on-the-line playoff game.

The Kansas City Chiefs tight end was spotted at Progressive Field in Cleveland for Game 5 of the American League Division Series against the Chicago White Sox ... rooting for the Guardians in a winner-take-all showdown.

Kelce, rocking Guardians gear, was clearly fired up for the big moment as he was spotted jumping for joy throughout the game.

Olivia Culpo and Christian McCaffrey are putting together their own personal football team ... adding a new baby to their roster!

The model announced the birth of their baby on Instagram Saturday ... sharing photos of their newborn -- who she writes was born on September 29.

The couple had a boy this time ... who they named Roman Augustus McCaffrey.

Kim Kardashian's keeping Lewis Hamilton loose before his race in Singapore this weekend ... making him crack a smile in her cheeky pink outfit.

The reality star and mogul is hanging out in the Southeast Asian country this weekend ... and she donned an impressive dress with a high neckline and no sleeves.

The garment's a bit see-through around the waist ... giving fans a look at some of her buxom backside.

Tim Kennedy -- a former star in the UFC -- has reportedly been shot multiple times while working with a private military contractor in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

The Vectus Group -- a PMC owned by Erik Prince, the co-founder of the now-defunct Blackwater -- suffered serious casualties earlier this week while assisting Congo's army.

Twenty people were killed or injured ... including Kennedy, who is reportedly receiving medical treatment at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Washington, D.C. The Daily Mail reports he was shot multiple times in the leg, but he's expected to survive.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are keeping the romance alive in the Big Apple!

The couple was spotted holding hands during a night out in New York City Friday at The Jane Hotel.

Taylor rocked a dark green top with matching olive pants, while Travis kept things casual in a cream colored shirt and dark trousers. The NFL star was also seen guiding his wife toward a waiting black SUV after their night out.

Nick Sirianni's Eagles are struggling, and some fans even wanna run him out of Philly ... but Eagles' great LeSean McCoy says that's insanely stupid!

TMZ Sports caught up with Shady at LAX this week amid a segment of enraged supporters who are calling for the championship-winning coach to lose his job.

"Why would Nick Sirianni be on the hot seat? That's just soft, I mean two years ago he won a Super Bowl, at his worst, he's been in the playoffs every single year," McCoy told us.

Kevin Hart is used to making people laugh ... but his recent golf shot was no laughing matter -- because it landed right in the middle of a wedding reception ... FORE!!!

The actor and comedian was golfing with YouTuber Grant Horvat when he slashed a ball that went high through the air and bounced through the area being set up for the post-wedding ceremony.

Check out the video ... the ball rattles around and bounces back on the green -- miraculously not hitting anything or anyone, though Kevin does create a stir ... with wedding guests standing up to take a look at him.

If you ever had your eye on Eva Marie's fun wrestling fits ... now's your chance to take 'em home!

WWE alum Eva Marie is joining Passes, and she is marking the launch by opening her personal wrestling archive to fans. Her first move on the platform is a charity auction of the pink ring gear she wore against Alexa Bliss at SummerSlam.

Passes is a subscription-based creator platform built around direct fan access, with paid memberships, livestreams, messaging and exclusive content. For Eva Marie, the appeal is the chance to show the parts of her life that never fit into a TV segment or a red carpet photo.

The ex-WWE star is auctioning off her iconic ring gear from when she faced off against Alexa Bliss during SummerSlam 2021.

The wrestler is parting ways with her signature pink palette, metallic detailing, and gold wrestling boots, and she tells TMZ they're the real deal.

Mike Ditka -- one of the most legendary figures in NFL history -- is dead.

The Pro Football Hall of Famer's family announced his death Friday, saying in a statement ... "It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Mike Ditka."

The family continues ... "While the world knew Mike as a Hall of Fame football player, legendary coach, and leader of the Chicago Bears' Super Bowl XX championship team, we knew him as the heart of our family."

They add ... "Mike will be missed beyond measure and remembered forever."

The cause of death is unclear.

Maybe Ben Affleck needs to turn off his proximity chat ... because he gets in fights with kids when he's gaming.

Ben admitted to Jason and Travis Kelce on their "New Heights" podcast that he often gets badly beaten by the youth when he's playing video games online.

The actor explained he thought he could hold his own in first-person shooters ... until a 12-year-old rolls up and takes him out.

Mike Ditka transcended sports ... so it's no surprise that famous fans from across the country, from football to politics, are paying homage to the Hall of Famer.

Lions head coach Dan Campbell says he "loved" Ditka, and recalled a hilarious pre-draft interview where the meeting room was "full of smoke."

"I mean, you can hardly even see him, you just see this image off in the corner, this little lamp, and smoke everywhere, and he's got that big fat cigar," the TE turned coach told media from practice.

As awe-struck as Campbell was, he says, "It was one of the best times of my life and one of the most intimidating times of my life, sitting across from Mike Ditka."

Pat McAfee chimed in, too, remembering the Super Bowl champion as a man who "will smoke a cigar, will crack a joke, will tell you the truth, and will be remembered forever."

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz also showed love to the football great, who spent years as a player and coach in Dallas.

"Mike Ditka was a giant of American football, and he will always have a special place in Texas football history."

Legendary Packers QB Brett Favre put aside one of the most intense rivalries in all of sports to show respect to the coach.

"My condolences to the Ditka family and to all Bear fans on the passing of Coach Mike Ditka. It was truly an honor to play against you and your teams. Now rest in peace and God Bless you Coach."

Ditka and the Bears parted ways in 1992, and they've largely struggled since ... but things have changed with the arrival of head coach Ben Johnson, who has gotten the team back to their winning ways -- which Mike created.

"As far as I'm concerned, Coach Ditka is the gold standard in terms of this place. He's a legend around here as a player, as a coach. His impact is still being felt to this day, and as the head coach of the Bears, I feel humbled to be in that same chair he was once in. It's a sad day."

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker also expressed his condolences, saying ... “Da Coach was not only an icon in Chicago, but the entire football world.”

Dak Prescott heard some boos on the field, but never expected to get heckled walking to his own locker room ... but that's exactly what happened to the Cowboys star quarterback in the tunnels of AT&T Stadium.

"Embarrassing!" an unknown person shouted at the 33-year-old signal caller after the team's shocking 24-16 loss to the previously winless Bucs -- as he was just feet away from the Cowboys locker room.

Prescott turned his head while still walking, and stared the taunter down for a solid five seconds.

Happy Friday! Can you guess the wrestling babe nippin' out at the Philadelphia Eagles game?!

This hottie wrestled alongside her sister in the WWE and eventually became a WWE Divas Champion. She later went on to be on "Dancing with the Stars" where she didn't take home the Mirror Ball, but did take home a husband!

When she's not getting feisty in the ring, you can catch her podcast or see her showing support for the Eagles.