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Ryan Clark hoisted the Lombardi Trophy in 2009, but the highlight of his sports career has nothing to do with the Super Bowl -- that honor is reserved for his son's upcoming appearance in the 2025 National Championship game!

TMZ Sports spoke with RC days before the highly anticipated tilt between Notre Dame and Ohio State ... with a title up for grabs. Ryan's 23-year-old boy, Jordan Clark, is a safety for the Fighting Irish, and dad couldn't be any prouder.

"I'm just proud of what he's been able to accomplish," the 45-year-old former Pro Bowler said, "what him and his teammates have been able to do this year."

Bob Dylan's always said the times are a-changin' -- and apparently his will has as well ... 'cause an old copy of the legal document has just hit the auction block.

Moments in Time -- a collector's auction house -- has a copy of Dylan's will from 1975 for sale ... signed by Bob as "Robert Dylan," using his full legal name because it's a formal document.

Check it out ... Dylan leaves his brother, David Zimmerman, $50K and the house he lives in -- and, he makes provisions for any future children he may have well. It appears he had five when this will was drafted.

There is no debate in Ed Reed's mind ... Lamar Jackson -- NOT Josh Allen -- is the NFL's MVP!!!

The Baltimore Ravens legend made it crystal clear to TMZ Sports this week he thinks Jackson should get the nod over Allen ... and it appears he doesn't think it's particularly close.

"Josh had a great year, no doubt," Reed said. "But he hasn't had Lamar's year. He's had an MVP year, but he hasn't had Lamar's year."

High school football star Brayden Jacobs committed to Clemson, and his dad, 2x Super Bowl champ Brandon Jacobs couldn’t be prouder ... and tells TMZ Sports his boy's success has only just begun!

Brandon -- who played nine seasons for the New York Giants -- says he's been training Brayden since he was seven ... 'cause his son always wanted to be a football player.

And, BJ is off to an impressive start.

If Jalen Hurts uses more of his arm and less of his legs on Sunday -- Isaac Bruce tells TMZ Sports Los Angeles will likely score another playoff win.

The former Rams superstar spoke with us about the massive Divisional Round tilt with the Eagles just days before it goes down at Lincoln Financial Field ... and he insisted that forcing Hurts to throw will be the key to victory.

Bruce told us if the Philadelphia signal-caller gets up into the range of 40 pass attempts ... it should result in a dub for his old squad.

Pacific Palisades residents aren't leaving their neighborhood for good ... because well-connected real estate sources say many want to come back -- even though the recovery timeline for the community is up in the air.

TMZ spoke to more than 10 powerful L.A. real estate brokers working at major companies like The Agency, Compass, Sotheby's and Coldwell Banker ... and, the consensus is many of their clients who owned homes in the devastated neighborhoods have expressed interest in holding onto the land and rebuilding.

We're told many people who own land in the neighborhoods are "circling the wagons," preparing themselves for a long rebuild. They love the area, and they have no plans to leave ... no matter the hurdles in the coming months and years.

L.A. Fireaid is bringing out some of the big artists and providing a reason for some huge groups to link back up ... even Gwen Stefani and her old bandmates are getting back together once again!

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... No Doubt has just joined the already star-studded lineup for L.A. Fireaid on January 30.

As you know ... No Doubt dominated the pop charts throughout the 1990s and into the early 2000s -- but eventually went on several hiatuses while Gwen's career took off.

Al Jardine may need a trip to Kokomo ... 'cause the Beach Boys star is dealing with a legal headache after being sued for allegedly refusing to sign merch.

Here's the deal ... a man named Mead Chasky is suing the Beach Boys crooner, alleging Jardine agreed to sign merchandise advertised as "signed by three members of The Beach Boys."

However, according to Mead's high-powered attorney, Matthew J. Blit, Jardine refused to sign the memorabilia ... violating his contractual obligation.

Wendy Williams sounds like the same person she was 10 years ago and is not showing a hint of disability ... so says TMZ Executive Producer Harvey Levin, who just spent 90 minutes with her on the phone.

Harvey's shocked the person he spoke with is under a guardianship that has stripped her of her personal and financial freedom. She was lucid, articulate, opinionated and with it ... a far cry from the picture being painted by her guardianship's attorney, who says she is permanently disabled with frontal lobe dementia.

Wendy showed no lapse in judgment, no hesitation at all. Charlamagne Tha God was on the call as well, and Harvey co-signs on his assessment that Wendy is a far cry from disabled.

The Buffalo Bills' best player this weekend might just be Mother Nature -- because according to Andre Reed, the freezing temps could help his former team tremendously against the Ravens.

The massive playoff matchup will go down on Sunday at Orchard Park -- where weather experts are predicting temperatures to be in the teens.

While both squads are relatively familiar with that kind of chill -- Reed told TMZ Sports on Friday he thinks it'll benefit Buffalo far more.

Forget Rookie of the Year, Joe Theismann tells TMZ Sports Jayden Daniels might just be the NFL's MVP!!

The former Washington quarterback shoveled praise on the Commanders' current signal-caller during a sit-down with us this week ... saying the 22-year-old truly should be in consideration for the league's highest honor.

"Obviously I think he's a runaway choice for Rookie of the Year," Joe told us, "but I keep saying, 'Why not let him be considered for an MVP as well?' He's had that kind of year."

Calvin Johnson -- a guy who knows a thing or two about great wide receiver play -- is loving what Amon-Ra St Brown's doing this year ... telling TMZ Sports the Lions wideout is helping keep the NFC's top seed on track!

We caught up with the legendary Detroit receiver ahead of his former team's Divisional Round matchup against Jayden Daniels and the Commanders ... and he gushed over ASB.

He told us that while Dan Campbell deserves a whole lot of credit for getting things going in the Motor City ... it's St. Brown who's carried over the head coach's message onto the field.

Tank says the Grammys are making the right call by pivoting in the wake of the L.A. wildfires.

We got the R&B star at LAX and he told our photog the Grammys are doing the right thing by focusing the award show on relief efforts and awareness.

Tank's a member of The Recording Academy and he's praising CEO Harvey Mason Jr. for turning the Grammys into a big fundraiser.

Justin Baldoni's leaning on his loved ones in the middle of his extensive legal battle with Blake Lively ... saying he's relying on his friends and family to help him through.

Photogs caught up with the actor early Friday morning walking into LAX ... and, they simply asked how he's holding up during this difficult time.

Baldoni -- who's holding hands with one of his kids in the clip and walking with his wife, Emily -- says he's grateful to be with his family while he and Blake trade legal filings.

Chrishell Stause's disdain for 'Traitors' costar Tom Sandoval is not just for the cameras ... telling us their beef is putting the real in reality TV.

We caught up with the "Selling Sunset" star at LAX, where she spilled all on filming season 3 of the Peacock competition series ... including her callout of the "Vanderpump Rules" alum early on in the season.

As she puts it ... Tom is not her "favorite," which is the nice-girl way of saying she pretty much hates the guy.

TikTokers may lose a serious stream of revenue soon ... the social media site is set to be banned in the U.S. on Sunday, and many content creators are freaking out.

We caught up with GloZell Green and Tay Zonday -- a pair of popular YouTubers who have transitioned into social media stars ... and, they both admitted they're concerned about the scheduled ban.

Green tells us she uses TikTok not just to put her content out there but to advertise her brands as well ... and, if the platform is banned, GloZell says she may lose out on a whole lot of revenue.