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Travis Kelce is setting the record straight after a viral report claimed he made a massive $3+ million donation to combat homelessness in Kansas City ...  saying he flat out "wasn't doing what was falsely claimed by the social channels or outlets."

The K.C. Chiefs tight end took time to address the rumor on the latest edition of the "New Heights" podcast ... talking about last month's Daily Mail article which touted the big donation.

"Some false claims were thrown out there that I was doing something in the community that I was not," Kelce said. "I'm not even going to talk about it specifically, I don't want to bring any more attention to that whole nonsense and article and all that stuff."

Former Louisville linebacker P.J. Blue -- who was teammates with Lamar Jackson on the Cardinals -- has died at 27 years old, the school announced Tuesday.

"We are saddened by the passing of Cardinal Forever P.J. Blue," university officials said in a statement. "Our thoughts are with his loved ones."

The cause of death was not made immediately available.

Former Minnesota Vikings star Anthony Barr -- who some believe actually came up with the "Tush Push" concept -- says the NFL should absolutely not ban the controversial quarterback sneak play.

The ex-linebacker -- who was once captured on a hot mic suggesting teams implement the Brotherly Shove years before the Philadelphia Eagles made it famous -- told TMZ Sports out at LAX this week that if Roger Goodell and Co. bar it from games ... it could lead to some dire consequences for the league.

"It's a slippery slope," he told us. "You ban one play, then what's next?"

Former NFL linebacker Dean Wells has passed away at 54 years old following a two-year battle with cancer.

One of his former teams, the Carolina Panthers, confirmed the reports of his death on Friday. He was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in 2023 ... and underwent a bone marrow transplant in May 2024.

He spoke to KSR about his fight against the disease ... saying while he was able to handle the variables on the football field, this was something he had no control over.

If Caitlin Clark really wants to play flag football at the 2028 Olympics, she won't be getting any superstar treatment to get a spot on the team -- so say the organization's CEO!!

The WNBA superstar recently mentioned at the NFL Annual League Meeting she always dreamed of playing football as a kid ... and even tossed out the idea of suiting up for the Red, White and Blue on the gridiron when the Games come around in a few years.

"Maybe LA 2028, maybe I'll do two sports," Clark said at the meeting. "Or if basketball doesn't work out, I'll head over to flag football."

Dale Earnhardt Jr. doesn't wanna go toe to toe with Lamar Jackson over a trademark for the number eight ... with the racing superstar announcing he's making changes to his brand to appease the NFL MVP.

Dale Jr. attempted to file papers for a stylized version of the digit he used for the majority of his on-track career recently ... which was later protested by Jackson's legal team, as the Baltimore Ravens quarterback owns several trademarks related to the number.

Jackson's crew claimed granting Dale Jr. the trademark could hurt his business ... as his fans might mistakenly buy the NASCAR Hall of Famer's merch instead of his if approved.

The Cleveland Browns are mourning the loss of a beloved member of the organization this week ... with the team announcing its office dog, Moose, has passed away at 10 years old.

"We already miss your presence around the building, buddy 🧡" the team said on social media ... paying tribute with some photos of the chocolate lab over the years.

Moose stayed at the Browns facility in Berea, Ohio 24/7 ... and kept employees company by boosting morale during their work days.

Cameron Dicker ain't shriveling away from jokes about his last name ... in fact, the L.A. Charger is downright cocky about them -- telling TMZ Sports he finds all the quips hilarious!

The kicker got candid about his family name with us out at LAX a few days ago ... explaining he has no problems with people who associate him with phallic matters.

He went on to tell us they've always brought a smile to his face -- even when he was a kid.

The criminal charges Leighton Vander Esch's father, Darwin, had been facing related to an alleged domestic violence incident have been dropped, TMZ Sports has learned.

Idaho County court records we obtained show everything was dismissed on March 27 ... after prosecutors said the alleged victim -- Leighton Vander Esch's mom, Sandy -- told them she no longer wanted to pursue the case.

"She stated that she is not in fear of the defendant," officials wrote in a motion to dismiss the matter, "and for the sake of family unity she informed your movant she wanted the charges dismissed."

Travis Kelce got introduced to the newest member of the Kelce crew in an adorable way this week ... with Jason and Kylie Kelce bringing their fourth child on a podcast for a special introduction!!

The cute moment was shared on the latest edition of the "New Heights" podcast ... with the audience and the Chiefs star tight end getting a look at the three-day-old Finnley "Finn" Anne Kelce.

Travis learned of his niece's name on the spot ... and let them know he was a big fan.

Terrell Suggs has just been sentenced to probation over allegations he waved a firearm at a man during a 2024 altercation at an Arizona Starbucks.

The former NFL superstar learned the punishment inside a Maricopa County courtroom on Tuesday morning.

The judge in the case ordered Suggs to 18 months of supervised probation -- but told the ex-Baltimore Ravens pass rusher he "can get off in half that time ... if you've done everything you're supposed to."

Josh Allen was all in on his fiancée while out at a "Sinners" premiere party Monday -- supporting her endlessly at the big movie event ... and even planting a kiss on her too!

The Buffalo Bills superstar traveled to Mexico City to show love to his soon-to-be-wife as she promoted her new Michael B. Jordan flick ... and he played the role of doting partner extremely well.

The footballer -- who rocked an all-black 'fit for the occasion -- watched her shine on the red carpet from afar ... before he stole a kiss from her as she had to be escorted off to her next engagement.

It is April Fools' Day, but Robert Kraft wasn't joking around when announcing the newest addition to the Patriots Hall of Fame -- saying he personally asked Bill Parcells to join the exclusive club, despite the well-documented beef between the two.

Kraft informed reporters of his decision while out at the annual league meeting in Florida on Tuesday ... revealing the Big Tuna will formally go into the team's HOF later this year.

"In the early 1990s, the Patriots were in disarray," Kraft said in a statement after making the announcement. "But the hiring of Bill Parcells in 1993, a two-time Super Bowl Champion, brought instant credibility to the franchise. We had never had a head coach with his credentials."

1:50 PM PT -- TMZ Sports has learned the mystery woman is ex-NHL player Tie Domi's wife, Heather ... and it doesn't sound like they're an item in the slightest -- considering the former Toronto Maple Leafs player was present for the bash, too.

Brady and Domi go back ... and they even hit the ice together in 2024, with TB12 playfully beating up the longtime enforcer during a workout.

Tom Brady appears to have a new love interest in his life ... the NFL legend took a brunette to David Beckham's birthday party over the weekend.

Gisele Bündchen's ex-husband hit DB's bash at the Cipriani Downtown Miami in Florida on Sunday with the mystery gal ... and while there were no public signs of PDA, it sure had all the makings of a date.

They showed up together, wore matching attire ... and walked in with some of Brady's pals. They were seen schmoozing a bit while inside the event too.

Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam is finally admitting what the Dawg Pound has been saying for years -- the trade for Deshaun Watson was nothing short of a disaster ... calling it a "big swing and a miss" on his part.

Haslam spoke about the 2022 transaction with reporters on Monday ... and he bluntly confessed it hasn't worked out for the organization like he had hoped -- which will shock no one.

"We took a big swing and miss with Deshaun," Haslam said, according to Mary Kay Cabot. "We thought we had the quarterback, we didn't and we gave up a lot of draft picks to get him. So we've got to dig ourselves out of that hole."

Deshaun Watson's fiancée, Jilly Anais, isn't just receiving lavish jewelry lately ... she's giving it out, too -- asking her brother to be her "man of honor" with an expensive Rolex!!

Anais' brother, Jules, shared the amazing gift on his Instagram Story over the weekend ... revealing the luxurious watch, which appears to be the Oyster Perpetual Datejust 41.

"My sis stepped different asking me to be her Man of Honor," Jules said.