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If Shedeur Sanders wants some tips on how to navigate following a famous dad's footsteps into the NFL ... Patrick Surtain II is offering up some, free of charge.

The newly crowned Defensive Player of the Year -- who's the son of former Miami Dolphins star Patrick Surtain -- told TMZ Sports out at Super Bowl week this month Sanders merely needs to "keep being" himself if he wants to succeed in the pros.

It, of course, is a simple concept ... but as the offspring of Deion Sanders -- Surtain II knows it's not always the easiest task.

Timberland officials apparently loved Stephen Fulton's in-fight homage to their company so much ... the boxing star tells TMZ Sports he's actually now in talks with them for an endorsement deal.

Fulton paid tribute to the outdoor footwear co. back on Feb. 1 ... when he wore some boxing shorts and boots against Brandon Figueroa that resembled jorts and a pair of Timberlands.

The outfit, designed by The Shoe Surgeon, was so cool -- it all went viral on social media ... and in the days following the bout, Fulton said Timberland reached out to him.

Notre Dame running back Jadarian Price is one of several college football stars inking the coolest NIL deal to date -- a partnership with celeb jeweler Johnny Dang -- and he tells TMZ Sports the collab is way more valuable than his own custom piece!!

Price -- who scored seven touchdowns this past season for the Fighting Irish -- visited Dang's famous store in Houston recently ... where he worked alongside the icemaker to design some one-of-a-kind jewelry.

While diamonds are great, Price said the partnership goes far beyond shiny items ... as he said the experience will set him up for the future.

Rudy Giuliani's taking his time picking a new hair dye ... eyeing the ingredients on the back with suspicion -- and, he's got good reason to be cautious.

The former mayor of New York City hit up a Walmart in Secaucus, New Jersey Saturday afternoon ... pulling up in a mobility scooter with an aide by his side.

The two are in the haircare section -- you can see the products on the shelf in front of him -- and Giuliani is scrutinizing the back of what we're told is hair dye.

Teddi Mellencamp's turning a corner for the better, and her most recent health update looks promising ... this according to Dr. Terry and Heather Dubrow.

We caught up with reality TV couple in L.A. Friday night, and we asked about how Mellencamp's doing -- Heather and Teddi have both starred on 'Real Housewives' series, so they run in similar circles -- and, Heather says they got a good update this week.

Heather and Terry won't share what exactly the good news is ... but, they say it means Teddi's turning a corner -- and, doing a lot better than when she was initially told she had multiple tumors on her brain.

A Bible given to O.J. Simpson with an interesting inscription from Robert Kardashian right after the infamous white Bronco car chase is going up for a proposed auction ... and the timing is notable.

Malcolm LaVergne, O.J.'s longtime attorney and executor of his estate -- tells TMZ ... the Bible was given to O.J. in the clink by his close pal and "Dream Team" member the day after the iconic Bronco chase through L.A.

Robert, the late father of the Kardashian clan, wrote a message of hope in the book ... telling O.J. he loved him -- and so did God.

Justin Bieber was getting snapped and then he snapped ... unloading on a paparazzi for saying something the pop star felt was disrespectful.

Ya gotta see the heated interaction between Justin and a photog ... with the Biebs snapping at the guy, set off by the dude saying "Thank you."

Justin asks the photog -- who is not a TMZ cameraman -- why he's thanking him ... and explains why it's disrespectful to do so.

Guilherme "Bomba" Vasconcelos -- an MMA fighter who competed in the UFC and Bellator, and dated Demi Lovato -- died by suicide, according to newly-released documents.

TMZ Sports obtained the case report from the October 15 incident ... which state cops were dispatched to an Illinois home around 9 AM after a woman reported finding Vasconcelos in the garage.

After reviewing security camera footage ... cops determined Vasconcelos took his own life the night prior around 11:45 PM -- and was not discovered until the following morning.

Frankie Muniz earned his highest-place finish in the NASCAR Truck Series last Friday in Daytona ... and the "Malcolm in the Middle" star hopes to build on his strong performance -- telling TMZ Sports he's "more hungry than ever" to succeed in the sport.

We caught up with the actor-turned-driver following his 10th-place finish at the Fresh From Florida 250 ... and he said he was thrilled to see everyone's hard work pay off.

"It feels amazing," he said. "Obviously, to get a top 10 is something that I had really hoped as a goal for this season, and to do it in the first race, it just re-motivates to keep going for more."

Don't expect Adrian Peterson to follow in Deion Sanders' coaching footsteps anytime soon ... the ex-NFL tailback tells TMZ Sports he has absolutely no desire to run a football team's sidelines.

Sanders' success in the college game has paved the way for several other football legends to get HC gigs -- Eddie George, Michael Vick and DeSean Jackson all have headsets now -- but Peterson told us out at Super Bowl week this month he won't be next.

The former Minnesota Vikings star said it's just too stressful of a job ... and right now, he's enjoying relaxing and being a dad.

George Armitage, famous for directing movies like "Grosse Pointe Blank" and "Miami Blues," is dead ... TMZ has learned.

The longtime Hollywood producer and director's niece tells TMZ ... George died last Saturday surrounded by family, including his wife, his son, his daughter-in-law and his grandkids.

The cause of death is unclear.

Sydney Sweeney's not hearing wedding bells in her near future ... 'cause she's pushing back her nuptials, TMZ has learned.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... the actress was supposed to get married in May, but the wedding's now on hiatus -- and, it's not totally clear why.

We reached out to people in the know ... and, they confirmed to us the wedding was being pushed back because of the couple's busy schedule.

Sure, it might not be as valuable as the T206 Honus Wagner or a 1956 Mickey Mantle, but Topps' '25 signed Larry David card, which just sold for over 10 racks at auction, is MUCH COOLER!

The one-of-one card features a photo of the "Seinfeld" creator and "Curb Your Enthusiasm" star from a classic episode of 'Curb,' "Mister Softee" ... where David's wearing his "Yari’s Autonomics" softball uniform (very apropos).

Fans of the show will remember Larry making a Bill Buckner-type error, costing Yari's the championship.

Jennifer Lopez has gone country ... well, L.A. country, because TMZ has learned she just closed on an amazing compound which has all the necessities to ride into the sunset!!!

Informed sources tell TMZ ... J Lo bought a 2 1/2-acre compound in the Hidden Hills area of L.A. The main house is 10,046 square feet, and it comes with a barn, stables and a riding arena, and the obligatory guest house and pool. BTW ... Hidden Hills is famous for horses, so cowgirl boots may be in order.

It also has city-slicker amenities, such as a theater, chef's kitchen and a gym.

Eva Marcille is enjoying her acting career detour from TV to the stage, and has no idea if she'll return to "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" ... but she'll be tuned-in to next season!!!

TMZ caught up with Eva in Beverly Hills as she soaked up the city ahead of her two-day live presentation of "Jason's Lyric."

Eva plays Lyric, originally portrayed by Jada Pinkett Smith in the 1994 flick ... and she's dubbing the play an important relic for Black History Month.

Nate Richie is one of the passengers who survived the Delta plane crash in Toronto ... and he's scoffing at the airline's $30,000 offer.

Nate tells us he hasn't been able to sleep since Monday's crash and he doesn't think the $30K offer extended to survivors is remotely close to the toll the incident is taking on his mental health.

He has hired attorney Ardalan Montazer, and he doesn't believe he'll ever fly again ... that's how traumatized he is by the crash landing.