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Over two months after New England Patriots defensive lineman Christian Barmore was hit with domestic assault charges ... officials in Massachusetts have now dropped the case against him -- saying that it was "not viable for prosecution."

The decision came down moments ago in an Attleboro courtroom ... where prosecutors said that following the updated information, they were going to file notice to formally drop the case against Barmore.

"Mr. Barmore is grateful to the District Attorney's Office for carefully evaluating the facts,
reviewing the materials that his attorney shared with them, and acting in the interests of justice," David Meier, Barmore's attorney, said in a statement

He was initially charged in connection with an incident that occurred in August 2025. According to a police report, obtained by TMZ Sports, a woman told cops that Barmore became angry with her after a disagreement over the temperature of the bedroom air conditioner.

Stefon Diggs’ release in New England raised plenty of eyebrows -- but not Warren Moon’s.

We caught up with the Hall of Fame quarterback after the news of Diggs’ release broke, and the legendary QB tells TMZ Sports the move made sense given the circumstances surrounding the veteran receiver.

“You know, it doesn't surprise me,” Moon told Babcock moments after the news broke. “He brings a lot of baggage wherever he goes right now. He has off-the-field stuff, and he wasn't as productive over the last part of the season as he had been in the first part of the season.”

The move is notable considering Diggs actually produced in his lone season in Foxborough -- starting all 17 games and hauling in 85 catches for 1,013 yards and four touchdowns while serving as Drake Maye’s most targeted receiver in the young QB’s second season.

Stefon Diggs is dealing with another breakup -- the New England Patriots are going to release him.

The news came minutes ago -- with Tom Pelissero saying the team alerted the receiver the move will be made official after the start of the new season next week.

Diggs caught 85 balls for 1,013 yards and four touchdowns during New England's return to greatness in 2025 ... helping the team get back to the Super Bowl for the first time since the Tom Brady era.

Drake Maye and the New England Patriots won't have to wait long to get another crack at the Lombardi Trophy ... they'll be back next year for Super Bowl LXI, so says Mark Wahlberg!

TMZ Sports ran into the actor and Pats superfan outside of ABC Studios in New York City on Wednesday, just a week and a half removed from New England's 29-13 loss to the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl LX.

We asked Mark about the loss and Maye's setbacks -- he had three turnovers and was sacked six times -- but Wahlberg ain't sweatin' the crushing loss to the season, and their star player's struggles.

"Okay, but he went to the Super Bowl in his second season," Wahlberg said when asked about the Maye haters. "That's pretty good!"

Cardi B, for the first time, is publicly acknowledging that she and Stefon Diggs are dunzo ... while at the same time, sticking up for the Patriots star wideout in a big way, after rapper BIA took a shot at him this weekend!

Not up on your rap beef? Cardi -- currently at the start of her big "Little Miss Drama Tour" -- and BIA have drama that goes back years. But, if anyone thought Cardi's split from Stefon signalled it was open season to trash the football player, she made it crystal clear that ain't the case.

"Can u name someone with more bms than receiving yards? I can! and I know that… ykwnvm," BIA wrote on social media, obviously taking a dig at Diggs.

Cardi, who had a baby with SD in November, responded, but not immediately, waiting until she hit the stage in Los Angeles Sunday night.

The personal chef who accused Stefon Diggs of choking her following a Patriots game in December is speaking out after his first court appearance Friday in Boston, saying she's focused on healing as the legal process begins to play out.

Mila Adams shared her statement shortly after Diggs entered a not-guilty plea in the case, writing that she would "never make false claims for personal gain or to damage someone's reputation."

"I did not seek public attention and reported this matter through the proper legal channels. This is an active criminal matter, and I will continue to respect the legal process. I will not engage in rumors, personal attacks, or respond to misinformation on social media, and I will ask others to refrain from spreading false narratives."

Stefon Diggs is switching teams the day before his arraignment on charges stemming from an alleged assault on his personal chef -- the NFL star has hired a new attorney to help him with his legal battle.

According to court records viewed by TMZ Sports, the 32-year-old has retained Sara Silva of Silva Kettlewell and Pignatelli LLP, moving on from Michael DiStefano. We've reached out to Silva for comment, but have not yet heard back.

Silva has more than 20 years of trial experience and was named the 2020 Lawyer of the Year in Massachusetts by Boston University School of Law.

50 Cent is taking a dig at Stefon Diggs after rumors surfaced the NFL star and Cardi B broke up during Sunday's Super Bowl LX.

Always the troll, 50 hopped on Instagram Monday and wrote, “Can you imagine waking up this morning and you done lost this b!tch and the Super Bowl?”

The rapper added, “I would tell everybody get away from me, have a drink and go back to sleep. LOL.”

The Seattle Seahawks didn't just hoist the Lombardi Trophy -- they capped their Super Bowl victory with a private T-Pain and Ludacris show.

TMZ Sports obtained exclusive footage of the newly crowned champs keeping the celebration rolling after their dominant 29-13 win over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX ... turning their after-party into a full-blown concert.

We're told T-Pain, Ludacris, and DJ Infamous performed for players, coaches, and fans staying at the team hotel -- delivering a high-energy set as Seattle soaked in its second title in franchise history.

The Super Bowl LX action was halted after a fan went rogue and streaked the field during the fourth quarter at Levi's Stadium ... and TMZ Sports has learned he's been hit with two charges for the incident.

According to a spokesman for the Santa Clara Police Department, the man who ran across the field was charged with trespassing -- a misdemeanor -- as well as a field intrusion charge.

It all went down when a fan took his top off and hit the field with 12:54 left in the fourth quarter. Clips online showed the individual had a message written on his body.

The Seattle Seahawks are your Super Bowl LX champions ... this according to country star and diehard 12th Man Tucker Wetmore, who tells TMZ Sports the REAL Big Game was already played.

We caught up with the "What Would You Do?" artist at the "Sports Illustrated The Party" festivities on Saturday ... and he's not sweating his squad's chances at hoisting the Lombardi Trophy in a matter of hours.

In fact, he feels like the 'Hawks' biggest test was against the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Championship Game ... so the only thing left to do is whoop some Patriot ass.

Not only does Dave Portnoy believe his Patriots will win big in Super Bowl LX, he thinks it's the start of Drake Maye's NFL domination ... telling TMZ Sports he expects the young quarterback to win at least championships for New England.

The Barstool Sports founder chopped it up with us at the "Sports Illustrated The Party" bash in the Bay Area on Saturday ... and he said it's nice to be back in good graces with the NFL after their longstanding beef.

Portnoy and Barstool were previously banned from the Super Bowl after he and three others protested the Deflategate ruling at NFL HQ, but we broke the story earlier this month -- he's now welcome to attend the Big Game once again, as long as he buys a ticket -- which he did.

More than a decade in the making, the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots will meet again in the Super Bowl ... and the wives and girlfriends are ready to see who comes out on top!!

Of course, Cardi B is expected to be Stefon Diggs' most passionate cheerleader at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara -- even though her Little Miss Drama tour starts 48 hours after the Gig Game.

Drake Maye's wife, Ann Michael Maye, has been his biggest fan since middle school ... and she certainly won't miss his first Super Bowl appearance as a Patriot.

Tom Brady claims he doesn't have "a dog in the fight" in this year's Super Bowl matchup ... but Camille Kostek isn't convinced ... 'cause she tells TMZ Sports she believes deep down, TB12 is pulling for his old squad!!

We caught up with Kostek outside the Tight Ends and Friends shindig in San Francisco Thursday night, where we asked her about Brady's comments, which have caught some heat from some former New England Patriots.

"I thought that was a little bizarre," Kostek said.

"Tom, Patriots Nation loves you. We have a bronze statue of you back at Gillette [Stadium]."

Hall of Fame coach Dick Vermeil has a simple message for Super Bowl LX head coaches Mike Macdonald and Mike Vrabel: don't get cute when the lights are brightest.

Vermeil tells TMZ Sports both guys have earned their spots by trusting their systems and the people around them ... and he says the last thing they should do now is try to outsmart themselves.

"Don't forget how you got there," Vermeil said. "Rely on those who got you there and don't try to be too fancy. Just go play the game you’re capable of playing."

Vegas oddsmakers don't have a clue when it comes to Super Bowl LX ... 'cause the Patriots aren't only on the verge of winning another Lombardi Trophy, according to Mark Wahlberg, but the game ain't even gonna be close!

TMZ Sports ran into the longtime Patriots' superfan in San Francisco outside the Fanatics luncheon on Friday, and we asked him about the game.

"It's gonna be an ass-whooping, Patriots are gonna win big!" Wahlberg told us.

Of course, he's in the minority ... nearly every expert has picked the Seahawks, with some predicting Seattle winning going away.