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Michael Rubin -- who created the now-viral All In Challenge -- thinks Tom Brady's about to draw a 7-figure donation to the cause, and says that's still a bargain for one lucky, rich fan!!!

The 76ers partner came on ''TMZ Live'' Monday with updates on some of the big ticket Challenge auctions closing this week -- including G.O.A.T.s like TB12, Magic Johnson and Meek Mill.

While Michael is thrilled the All In Challenge has already raised $20 million, he's hoping to reach $100 mil in donations to feed families during the pandemic. He said what Brady's offering alone will most likely pull in a bid over $1 million when the auction closes Tuesday night.

The Brady winner will go to a game, meet Tom, go out to dinner or a workout with him ... plus, he'll even give you his game-worn Tampa Bay gear. Michael says that alone could earn back a lot of your money.

As for Meek, he's auctioning off his Phantom whip ... and Magic's offering a one-on-one game of H.O.R.S.E. plus all the in-game Lakers perks at Staples Center. Long story short -- these auctions are worth their weight in gold ... and all the cash is for a great cause.

Michael says they've already distributed $10 mil to 4 COVID-19 food charities -- but they've got a lot more to go.

"I hope both of you get the coronavirus! I hope you both die a long, painful death!"

A woman went nuclear on students playing football in a closed park Thursday in New Jersey -- wishing death upon them -- and school officials are now investigating over reports the woman is a high school math teacher.

The woman screaming at the kids has been identified by The Trentonian as Nicole Griggs, a math instructor at Steinert High School.

The paper cites multiple sources who confirmed her identity -- and public records which show she lives right next to the park where the incident went down.

The video is crazy ... the woman tells the kids they could be arrested for breaking the COVID-19 stay-at-home orders ... and when one of the students asked, "Wait, can we go over there?” she melted down.

"Park's closed," the woman can be heard yelling. "The whole area. Get it through your thick head. You are the reason we are in this situation. You are the problem, not the solution."

The woman continued, "Go ahead keep recording. Who are you going to show it to? Post me on social media. You’re the idiot doing the wrong thing. I’m just trying to save your ass and save your life. But, die. Okay?!"

The superintendent at Griggs' school district, Scott Rocco, told The Trentonian they have launched a probe into the video and promised to "address the issue immediately."

We reached out to Griggs for comment -- so far, no word back.

Post Malone certainly entertained us with his Nirvana tribute performance ... but the live streamed show also raised serious funds for coronavirus relief.

If ya missed it on Friday ... Posty sang and played guitar à la Kurt Cobain during a 15-song, 80-minute set that included classics like "About a Girl," "Heart-Shaped Box" and "Come As You Are."

He was joined by 3 socially-distanced musicians in other rooms of his Salt Lake City home -- blink-182 drummer Travis Barker, bassist Brian Lee and guitarist Nick Mack.

We're told the makeshift tribute band raised $1 million in the first hour of the virtual concert alone, but that number's since climbed to a whopping total of nearly $4.3 million and counting.

Fans can still donate on the YouTube page of the performance, and all proceeds go to the United Nations Foundation's Covid-19 Solidarity Response Fund for The World Health Organization.

BTW -- Post's performance got rave reviews from some very important people, as well. Nirvana bassist Krist Novoselić said, "I don't think these fellows can play any better. They are on fire!!!!" while adding that he was "holding emotions back the whole show."

Courtney Love also gave her stamp of approval with an emphatic "GOOSEBUMPS! F*** YES." on Instagram. She told Malone to celebrate afterward with a margarita.

While the vast majority of the sports world is on hiatus, boxing fans in Nicaragua enjoyed some action this weekend ... while wearing masks and sitting 6 feet apart.

The Central American nation is one of the very few countries still allowing sporting events during the COVID-19 pandemic, so there was a fight card Saturday night at Alexis Arguello Sports Center in the capital city of Managua.

As you can see ... boxers, doctors, referees, judges, media members, ring girls and fans all wore face coverings for the event, though fighters were allowed to remove their masks to throw punches.

Spectators were subject to a temperature check outside the venue before getting in, and were reportedly told to disinfect their hands and shoes upon entry before being forced to sit a safe distance apart.

It looks like everyone acted as responsibly as possible and adhered to social distancing guidelines ... except the fighters, of course. Even at Friday's weigh-in they came face-to-face, but they did have masks on.

Organizers touted the event as a message that sports must go on, and former 2-time world champion and promoter Rosendo "El Bufalo" Alvarez even dismissed the threat of the coronavirus.

Alvarez said ... "Here we don't fear the coronavirus, and there is no quarantine," and added, "Nicaragua is a poor country and the boxers have to eat. They can't stay shut up in their house."

The promoter reportedly signed up 16 local boxers who needed work for the card. However, tickets were free to the event, and even so ... the arena was only filled to about 1/10th capacity.

Nicaragua has only had 13 COVID-19 cases and 3 reported deaths.

Americans wanting to get a rosy gift for their moms this Mother's Day better not wait 'til the last minute ... because COVID-19's making life difficult for floral pros.

Thanks to the coronavirus pandemic, the flower industry's bottom line has wilted since mid-March, U.S. farmers and major import countries like Holland, Ecuador and Colombia are struggling to harvest, and of course ... there's a seismic decrease in demand.

According to several industry experts ... flower sales have been down anywhere from 50 to 90 percent in recent weeks, with the major blow being the loss of floral-themed parties and receptions because this is when wedding season kicks off.

Flower suppliers are uncertain how much to produce going forward in order to avoid having to donate or destroy all the unsold petals.

The good news ... some retailers were able to have a decent haul over the Easter holiday, and people like Christine Boldt, Exec. VP of the Association of Floral Importers of Florida, and Dave Pruitt, CEO of the California Cut Flower Commission, believe there could be a major bounce-back for Mother's Day.

Boldt predicts the flower biz will do 70 percent of its normal volume this year, while other officials expect it to be even higher due to increased delivery orders ... especially because many families are unable to celebrate in person due to stay-at-home orders.

The consensus -- place your flower orders early. That way, there's plenty of time to determine how to get flowers from point A to the all-important point B ... Mom.

Floyd Mayweather admits he's been "dealing with a lot" lately -- namely the deaths of his uncle and the mother of his children -- but vows to turn his focus on helping people affected by COVID-19.

Both Roger Mayweather (Floyd's uncle) and Josie Harris (who has 3 kids with Floyd) died back in March within days of each other.

58-year-old Roger had been battling health issues. Josie's death was completely unexpected. She was only 40.

"As far as dealing with the loss of the mother of my children, she was a significant other. A great woman, a great person," Floyd said.

And, on Roger ... "Great trainer, my uncle, a father figure."

As we previously reported, Floyd did not have a great relationship with Josie -- he served prison time for attacking her in 2010. She later sued him for more than $20 MILLION claiming he wrongly painted her as an unstable drug user during an interview with Katie Couric.

But, Floyd -- who's made close to $1 BILLION in fight money -- says he's turning his attention to COVID-19 ... promising to help those in need, even if he doesn't make a public spectacle of his donation.

"I'm here to help this world become a better place," Floyd said ... "With everything going on I'm going to continue to do my part."

Floyd says he will NOT be pressured into going public with the amount of his donation -- "I don't have to show the world what I'm doing, I can do something behind closed doors."

Unexpected from a guy whose whole image is throwing around cash, right? Nevertheless, he continues ...

"It's not about the money, and the money that I will be giving up will be to feed the people and help the people that don't have a lot because of this situation."

"I will continue to give back and I will never talk about it. As long as God knows that I'm doing a good deed, that what's important to me."

He ended with this ...

One of XXXTentacion's murder suspects fears he'll die from coronavirus while he's behind bars ... and now he's begging a judge to let him out on bond.

Dedrick D. Williams -- the first of 4 suspects arrested and indicted for the rapper's murder -- has written a letter to Judge Michael A. Usan claiming he's afraid of contracting COVID-19 because his immune system is very weak.

According to docs, obtained by TMZ, Williams gets right to the point in his letter, writing, “I am sending you this letter to save my life.” He claims a deputy at the Broward County main jail infected an inmate with the deadly virus and says he's afraid because he claims nobody's being tested at the jail.

Williams says he's being held behind bars because he violated probation but swears he's innocent of his involvement in the rapper's murder. He's asking the judge to allow him to bond out at least until the pandemic blows over.

As we first reported ... Derrick -- along with Michael Boatwright, Trayvon Newsome and Robert Allen -- were indicted by a grand jury for first-degree murder. All 4 men were also charged with armed robbery with a firearm.

Williams says he's been behind bars for 21 months now and claims he's stayed out of trouble while in jail. And, get this ... Williams is hoping his history with the judge will sway him to take his side. He writes to the judge, “Since the age of 17 I’ve had you as a judge. I am now 24. Never have I missed court or failed a drug test since being in your courtroom.”

He also tried tugging at the heartstrings .... telling the judge he doesn't want his children to be without a father. But, don't forget ... Williams has a long rap sheet. As we reported ... he has at least 11 felonies under his belt, according to arrest records.

Williams ended his letter telling the judge, "I hope that you and your family are safe as well." The judge has not yet made a ruling.

Hey, all you cool cats and kittens, these felines would like you to take extra precaution when you're out in public or at essential businesses and cover up your faces ... just like them.

Sure, it might not be necessary for these cat owners to put masks on their indoor pets -- and in some cases, the cats may not be on board with the photo op -- but they're setting a good example for how to stop the spread of COVID-19 ... just like these dogs.

Plus, in wake of 2 house cats testing positive for coronavirus in New York -- don't worry, they're expected to recover -- even our furry friends can't be too careful.

So, check out this group of Insta-famous kitties from across the globe -- exotic shorthairs Pikachu and Wednesday, Coconut and Garfield the Persian cats, Sphynxes Poppy and Rosie, Willow the tortoiseshell and more -- really masking in the glory.