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The Giants and Lions are in the dog house with the NFL before the regular season even starts ... 'cause both teams were just handed hefty fines for throwing hands at their joint practice!!

The NFL confirmed the penalty on Wednesday ... stating both organizations will be hit with $200k penalties for the scuffles that popped off on the practice field this week.

A memo was also sent out to all 32 NFL teams regarding etiquette ... and any fights, like what happened between the Giants and Lions, won't be tolerated.

The daughter of Kansas City Chiefs CEO Clark Hunt suffered a serious injury during a hike this week ... and it was so severe, the 18-year-old had to undergo emergency surgery.

Hunt's wife, Tavia, revealed the incident happened when Ava fell "down the mountain" during a hiking trip ... and ended up with a deep wound.

The cut was big enough that Ava was rushed to the ER ... and doctors immediately performed a medical procedure.

Chicago Bears rookie Theo Benedet might be from the North, but the lineman proved he's all about 'Merica now ... stripping down to a tiny pair of swim briefs to give a patriotic rendition of "God Bless the USA" in front of all his teammates!!

The hilarious moment was featured on the first episode of "Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Chicago Bears" on Tuesday ... with the undrafted Canadian offensive tackle utilizing his performance in the rookie karaoke showcase to express his love for his new home.

Benedet -- who was born in Toronto and raised in Vancouver -- started off shirtless with a pair of sweatpants ... but he quickly showed MUCH more skin, ripping off his trousers to reveal an eagle-themed suit.

Jacoby Jones' cause of death has been revealed ... TMZ Sports has learned the Super Bowl champion died from Hypertensive Cardiovascular Disease.

The medical examiner released details behind the shocking death on Tuesday ... stating the 40-year-old died from a heart disease caused by long-term high blood pressure.

The manner of death was listed as natural.

It's hot as hell out and football players are already sick of training camp ... so, no surprise Giants star rookie Malik Nabers and Lions safety Kerby Joseph came to blows at practice on Tuesday!

A fan watching the joint NYG and Lions practice at the Quest Diagnostics Training Center in New Jersey recorded the altercation ... and the fists were flying!

The footage shows 21-year-old Nabers -- the 6th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft -- attempting to catch a pass that was broken up by DB Terrion Arnold.

Meet me at the hotel room Pitbull Stadium??? That's what Florida International football fans will be saying for years to come ... 'cause Mr. Worldwide is buying the naming rights to the school's home turf!!

FIU and the popular music artist confirmed the rumors at a press conference on Tuesday ... with reports saying the deal is worth $6 million over five years.

As part of the agreement, the Grammy-winning artist will create an anthem for the school, post on his social media platforms and appear at one athletic fundraising event yearly. On top of that, his alcohol company -- Voli 305 Vodka -- will be the preferred brand available to purchase during games ... and he will get use of the stadium ten days a year.

NFL player A'Shawn Robinson's puttin' his California mansion on the market for more than 4 million bucks -- and the place is SWEET, complete with a recording studio and custom swimming pool!

TMZ Sports has learned the defensive end listed the two-story Canyon Oaks estate this week with Jordan Cohen of RE/MAX ... and it's fully loaded!

The 8,120-square-foot property, including the guesthouse, has six bedrooms, seven bathrooms, a huge kitchen, a living room, and a home gym.

United States Rugby player Ilona Maher took some time out of her busy day to snap a pic with a fan while taking in the sights of the Paris games ... with the fan being none other than the G.O.A.T., Tom Brady!

The meetup went down Sunday night in Paris while the two were watching a beach volleyball game at the Eiffel Tower stadium. Maher -- who helped lead the U.S. to their first Olympic medal in rugby -- posted a behind-the-scenes video to her Instagram, joking that Brady was the one who wanted the selfie with her.

Fans in the comments were having fun with the moment as well ... with one writing, "How sweet of you to take time out of your Olympics to take a picture with a fan😍😍😍"

Jay Cutler has officially parted ways with the Tennessee home he shared with ex-wife Kristin Cavallari … TMZ has learned.

Real estate sources tell us the former NFL quarterback’s massive property was purchased in an all-cash sale on Wednesday for $7.9 million. It’s quite a loss for Jay seeing he originally listed the property in early 2023 for $11 million.

The 7 bed, 10 bath, 10,697 square foot home, which sits on more than 45 acres of land, comes with a gym, sauna, and a recently added pool house.

Eagles cornerback Isaiah Rodgers is still a bit of a newcomer to Philadelphia, but he clearly understands the city's hatred for the Cowboys ... as he just copped some new cleats that feature a Dallas diss on 'em!

TMZ Sports has learned ... Rodgers -- who signed with Philly in August 2023 -- scored the feet heat from his go-to guy Rodney Jackson recently ... and upon initial glance, they don't make much reference to the Birds' NFC East foe.

Check 'em out, the Nikes have a Spider-Man theme to them ... featuring Peter Parker's web, eyes and logo.

Brittany Mahomes isn't letting her "hardest" pregnancy keep her away from the gym ... 'cause the Kansas City Chiefs superstar's wife is still working out in full force!!

Mahomes -- who's married to Patrick Mahomes -- shared her exercise session at the gym on Instagram ... weeks after she revealed she was pregnant with her third child.

The 28-year-old showcased her full-body sweat sesh ... and she looks good doing it, proving she wasn't playing around when it came to perfecting her Sports Illustrated Swimsuit bod.

Tennessee Titans star Jeffery Simmons is apologizing for goin' off on a radio host this week ... issuing a mea culpa for calling the guy a "p****" while he was in the middle of his show.

In case you missed it, Buck Reising was recording an episode of "The Buck Reising Show" on Tuesday at Titans training camp ... when Simmons, a two-time Pro Bowl defensive end, approached him and shouted out some not-so-nice words.

The spat was all captured on video ... and it's clear Simmons was upset over something Reising had said on social media.

Things got HEATED at Tennessee Titans practice on Tuesday ... star defender Jeffery Simmons unloaded on radio host Buck Reising, and the entire altercation was broadcast over the airwaves!

The tense interaction went down as "The Buck Reising Show" began welcoming Titans corner Roger McCreary for a sit-down following the team's first padded practice ... when 27-year-old Simmons walked over and blasted Reising, calling him a "p****," among other insults.

"You do a lot of talking on social media," Simmons said.

9:38 AM PT -- Jonathan Owens is now front and center at the gymnastics team final in Paris ... cheering on his wife in what appears to be a custom Simone Biles shirt.

He's already been shown a few times on the event's broadcast, as he's sitting with Biles' parents.

Simone Biles' husband, Jonathan Owens, has kept his promise ... he's ditched Bears' training camp and is now in Paris to watch the gymnastics star compete at the Olympics.

Jason Kelce is showing off his strength at the Paris Olympics -- but not even his wife, Kylie, is rooting for him ... 'cause she says he doesn't play fair.

The retired Eagles center took on USA women's rugby star Nicole Heavirland for an arm wrestling match amid the 2024 Summer Games. The face-off took place right after Team USA won their match against Brazil ... and as you can see, Nicole was still wearing her uniform.

The 2 athletes put on quite the display ... with Jason ultimately walking away victorious as he put his arm down on the table first. However, KK was quick to suggest Jason wasn't entirely following the rules when facing off against the Olympian, saying ... "He's gonna cheat."

Robbie Chosen says his playing days ain't over yet ... he tells TMZ Sports he still wants to catch passes in the NFL -- preferably on a team like the Chiefs or the Bills!

The free agent wideout made it clear to us out in Los Angeles this week he's not ready to retire ... this despite only recording four receptions in the 2023 season.

The 31-year-old said, ideally, he can link up with a Super Bowl contender -- like Kansas City, Buffalo, Baltimore or even the New York Jets, who he actually started his career with way back in 2016.