Football

One of the biggest sports video game franchises in the world is seemingly distancing itself from D4vd as the Celeste Rivas death investigation continues ... with the singer's song getting quietly pulled from "Madden NFL 26."

The controversial artist's "What Are You Waiting For" was initially part of the popular football game's soundtrack when it was released back in August ... and was sandwiched between BIA and Alex Warren on the playlist.

Now, it's nowhere to be found.

Despite a rough year for Kansas City, Chiefs Kingdom and the Swiftes still made noise for Travis Kelce's chances in the NFL's Pro Bowl ... as the team announced Taylor Swift's fiancé led the entire league in fan voting for the second consecutive year.

The Chiefs shared the news on Tuesday morning ... hours after the submissions for the 2026 game were cut off. It hasn't been the best year for Kelce -- he has 803 yards and five touchdowns -- but we're assuming the voters weren't breaking down game footage when making their decision.

Of course ... we all know it wasn't just Chiefs backers who helped Kelce achieve that mark -- but also the work of the Swifties, who have also infiltrated the fanbase amid the Swift/Kelce romance.

Disgruntled San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk drew a lot of attention after sharing a video of himself driving by Levi's Stadium allegedly going 104 MPH ... and his actions have not just caught the eyes of those online ... but also the police.

A spokesperson for the Santa Clara Police Department tells TMZ Sports they are "aware" of the clip making rounds on social media.

"At this point, the video is being reviewed, and further details can be provided when available."

According to a local outlet, the speed limit on the road Aiyuk was seemingly flying down is 40 MPH, meaning he would have been driving 60 MPH over the legal speed limit.

Brock Purdy is in the giving mood this holiday season -- the 49ers quarterback gifted fans some brand spanking new cars and a whole bunch of cool items!!

The fourth-year quarterback teamed up with Toyota for the awesome moment ... bringing the families to the team facility to receive their new toys.

Purdy first revealed some goody bags, which included the team's new rivalry jerseys and a football.

12:18 PM -- Ryan Kennedy is coming out against the claims he reportedly used a slur towards Metcalf during Sunday's game -- with his attorney issuing a statement Monday afternoon -- denying those allegations.

"At no point before, during, or after the incident did Mr. Kennedy use racial slur or hate speech of any kind," a statement provided to TMZ Sports said. "The claims suggesting otherwise are untrue and are not supported by video evidence, eyewitness accounts, or any contemporaneous reporting."

"Despite reports in the media last night and today, Mr. Kennedy has not used such language during any interaction with Mr. Metcalf or any other players in the past."

The statement concluded by saying that, since "this matter will now likely be the subject of formal legal proceedings, Mr. Kennedy will not comment further at this time."

The Detroit Lions fan on the receiving end of a punch from Pittsburgh Steelers star DK Metcalf is speaking out ... insisting he simply called the player by his full name before the incident -- but DK is reportedly claiming something much worse was said.

The Detroit Free Press found the man in the stands after everything went down on Sunday ... and he told the outlet he was "a little shocked" by what happened.

"He doesn't like his government name. I called him that and then he grabbed me and ripped my shirt. I'm a little shocked. Like everyone's talking to me. I'm a little rattled, but I just want the Lions to win, baby."

DK Metcalf might have nerves of steel ... but, a Detroit Lions fan got on his last one -- and video shows him taking a swing at the guy!

The wild moment went down late in the second quarter of the Lions matchup against DK's Pittsburgh Steelers ... with the CBS broadcast first showing a tense convo between the veteran wide receiver and a DET fan in a bright blue wig.

Metcalf then quickly reached up with his closed right fist ... seemingly landing a glancing blow on the fan's face before walking away.

The Buffalo Bills have experienced tons of heartbreak in the playoffs at the hands of the Chiefs and Patrick Mahomes over the years, but with KC set to miss the postseason for the first time since 2014 ... Andre Reed is excited about his former squad's chances.

We caught up with Reed -- who was helping give away bikes at a Raising Cane's event earlier this week -- and while he was bummed to see Mahomes go down with a torn ACL ... he knows what it means for the Bills.

"The last two weeks, man, they came back from 21 down last week," Reed said. "When you got No. 17, who's got an S on his chest, man, you got a chance. And could this be the year that they go all the way to have a shot at playing in the Super Bowl this year? Obviously, I think so."

Adin Ross is speaking out on the backlash Puka Nacua faced after his controversial stream appearance ... saying the idea to do what many considered an antisemitic dance was all his -- and he's allowed to make those jokes because he's Jewish.

Ross spoke about the matter outside the UFC headquarters on Thursday night ... in an attempt to take the heat off the Rams superstar, who apologized earlier in the day for his actions.

"To all the people on Twitter going at Puka, I did that," Ross said. "I'm Jewish, you know. It's the same way that my Mexican brother here will crack Mexican jokes, I can stereotype a dude, do my own Jewish sh*t."

11:13 AM PT -- Puka Nacua just issued an apology for his actions ... saying he had "no idea this act was antisemitic in nature and perpetuated harmful stereotypes against Jewish people."

"I deeply apologize to anyone who was offended by my actions as I do not stand for any form of racism, bigotry or hate of another group of people," Nacua said minutes ago.

Nacua shared his apology in a blue box -- which is in alliance with the Stand Up to Jewish Hate campaign.

Puka Nacua is in a ton of hot water after his appearance on Adin Ross' recent stream ... with a well-known California politician ripping the Rams star as an "a***hole" for vowing to do an antisemitic touchdown dance on "Thursday Night Football."

The former BYU receiver was a guest on the popular streamer's Kick channel earlier this week ... and at one point in the convo, the two discussed how No. 12 would celebrate his next score.

Ross -- who is Jewish -- suggested that after Nacua spins the ball and flexes his muscles, he should bend over and wring his hands together, a gesture often used as an antisemitic stereotype to portray Jewish people as greedy.

Cleveland Browns linebacker Devin Bush was found not guilty of simple assault and harassment charges on Tuesday ... according to court records.

Bush’s attorney -- Robert Del Greco Jr. -- tells TMZ Sports that the administrative judge overseeing the non-jury trial, Bruce Beemer, found the 27-year-old not guilty following his arrest in May 2025 after he was accused of smashing his girlfriend’s phone.

“The testimony elicited at trial indicated that the putative victim of the domestic violence was electronically and surreptitiously intercepting the oral communications of Devin Bush,” Del Greco said. “When Mr. Bush learned of this interception, he voiced his objection, but the interception continued.”

Henry Ruggs isn't just lounging around waiting for his release from prison ... the former Raiders star, who pleaded guilty to felony DUI, graduated from the University of Alabama, earning his Bachelor's degree behind bars.

Eagle-eyed viewers spotted Ruggs' name under the Bachelor of Science in Commerce and Business Administration in the Tides fall commencement ceremony. NFL Insider Jordan Schultz reported that the 26-year-old finished the semester with a 4.0 GPA.

It's a nice achievement for the 12th overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft ... who was sentenced to three-to-ten years in prison for causing the fatal crash in Sin City in August 2023.

Tennessee Titans star Jeffery Simmons is the latest athlete to fall victim to a burglary ... the 28-year-old star returned home to find his home had been broken into while the team was in San Francisco for their game against the 49ers.

Simmons shared a video of the break-in on Monday, which he says occurred on Sunday at 7:30 PM. In it, you see two men approach the back door of his pad ... before eventually smashing their way in and seemingly taking the camera down.

According to Nashville Police, six suspects were seen smashing out a glass window on video surveillance ... saying “multiple items were taken.”

Bill Belichick continues to be the base to Jordon Hudson's flyer ... as the 73-year-old was spotted cheering on his 24-year-old girlfriend at a competition in Atlanta over the weekend.

TMZ Sports obtained photos of the couple looking happier than ever on Sunday. Belichick -- rocking a buttoned shirt and a Navy submarine hat -- was seen alongside Jordon, who was all dolled up in her cheerleading uniform.

Hudson once again suited up for Code Black ... who she competed for last month at a Cheer Extreme All-Stars event in Raleigh.

Diego Pavia spent Sunday night apologizing for being “disrespectful” to the Heisman trophy voters and selection process ... after he wrote “F-ALL THE VOTERS” after losing the award to Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza.

The Vanderbilt University product took to his X to issue a mea culpa after the controversial remarks on Instagram after failing to win the prestigious award ... saying “to be so close to my dream and come up short was painful.”

“I have much love and respect for the Heisman voters and the selection process, and I apologize for being disrespectful. It was a mistake, and I am sorry.”

Patrick Mahomes' season is over after a devastating knee injury took him out of Sunday's game ... with the team just announcing he's torn his ACL.

The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback led his squad against the Los Angeles Chargers ... and, down 16-13 later in the fourth quarter, Mahomes rolled out to the right -- looking to make a play with his legs.

Watch at your own risk ... Mahomes throws the ball away to avoid a tackle for loss -- but his left knee lands awkwardly and gives out.

The NFL world was stunned when the Colts signed 44-year-old QB Philip Rivers to replace an injured Daniel Jones ... and that includes the team's top wide receiver, Michael Pittman, who told TMZ Sports he was "shocked!"

While that was his first emotion, Pittman told us there was also excitement about the move, especially since Rivers was his first quarterback after entering the league in 2020 (it was PR's last season, until now, of course).

"He really taught me everything that I learned about being a pro and about routine and everything," Pittman told Babcock.

"So I feel like there is a lot of love there. I'm excited for him. He's just like, he's fired up. He still feels like the same young guy that he was in 2020 and we'll see what transpires."