Cardi B Men Are Always Throwing Themselves at Me ... Robots Do Too!!!

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DOWN GOES CARDI!!!

Cardi B might have turned a robot on too much ... because it seemingly launched itself at her in San Francisco.

TMZ has obtained video of the star strutting out onto the streets of The City by the Bay Saturday ... walking up to a robot and telling the assembled crowd she planned on giving the bot a lap dance.

Check out the video ... Cardi pulls off a series of dance moves, runs her hands all over the metal and eventually getting in front of it to motion kissing its expressionless face.

Shaquille O'Neal Spins At Epic Pre-Super Bowl Party ... Tiesto, T-Pain, Too!

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Shaquille O’Neal and a few of his musician pals kicked off Super Bowl weekend Friday night -- and the party was lit!

TMZ Sports was in the booth for Shaq's Fun House bash at Cow Palace Arena in San Francisco, a party described as part carnival, part circus and part festival.

The legendary big man -- aka DJ Diesel -- was on the decks for his annual event ... which goes down the Friday before Super Bowl Sunday.

Mark Wahlberg Patriots Are Gonna Whoop Ass In S.B. ... Predicts Blowout!!!

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"PATS ARE GONNA WIN BIG!!!"

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.

Super Bowl LX Shredded NFL Abs Guess Who ... GridIron Gods 🙏!

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These gridiron gods don’t usually go shirtless -- they’re too busy rockin’ tight game pants -- so take ’em while they’re hot, as you scroll and score some PATRIOTS and SEAHAWKS ...

Oh, and keep your eyes off the ball and onto the players ... Rashid Shaheed, Hunter Henry, and Byron Murphy II are comin' for 'ya!

Check out the gallery ... from rare shirtless flexes to mid-game bod peeks, the heat’s about to outshine even the halftime show 🥵!

Super Bowl LX Matches Made In Bay Area!!! ... Tinder Sees Surge

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The Super Bowl coming to town isn't just good for local businesses ... it's good for love, too -- 'cause TMZ Sports has learned that Tinder has seen an increase in usage and matches in the Bay Area!!

We spoke with a Tinder spokesperson to get a sense of how their app has been holding up since the sports world descended on Santa Clara ... and some fans don't just have football to look forward to -- there are connections being made!!

According to the numbers, this week's matches are up 30-40% year over year, with swipe activity increasing by about 10% in the region.

Cam Jordan I Didn’t Diss Josh Allen … But Rings Still Matter!!!

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SQUASHING THE BEEF

Cam Jordan says everyone needs to chill out over his Josh Allen comments -- insisting there's NO beef and people just got way too sensitive.

The Saints defensive star tells TMZ Sports he's now walking back the drama after catching heat for saying Allen can’t win big playoff games ... explaining he was simply answering a debate question on "First Take" and using what he called "process of elimination."

"Everybody get snippets ... we were talking about Joe Burrow, Josh Allen, and Lamar Jackson," Jordan said. "'Who's up for a Super Bowl?' In my mind, it was a process of elimination. Joe Burrow’s already been to one, Josh Allen -- it should have been this year -- so I said Lamar Jackson is up next."

Jordan doubled down on his bigger point, too ... claiming Super Bowl rings are basically the measuring stick for quarterbacks -- fair or not.

Stefon Diggs Sued Your Goons Beat Me Up After You Lied About Me Stealing Your Ferrari

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More legal trouble for Stefon Diggs ... he's getting slapped with a lawsuit a couple days before his New England Patriots play in Super Bowl LX.

The Patriots star wide receiver is being sued for defamation and more ... according to a new lawsuit obtained by TMZ.

In the docs, a man who claims he used to work for Stefon says in July 2024, Stefon requested he arrange for Stefon's Ferrari to be transported from Miami to New York and then to Houston ... but he says the Ferrari was stolen in Houston.

The guy claims law enforcement concluded the Ferrari was stolen by third parties in a sophisticated theft ... but he says Stefon started telling people in their circles that the guy stole the car.

Ex-NFLer Darron Lee Charged In Girlfriend's Murder

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Darron Lee -- a former first-round draft pick for the New York Jets -- was arrested and charged in Tennessee for allegedly murdering his girlfriend.

According to multiple outlets ... cops were dispatched to a home near Ooltewah -- about two and a half hours outside of Nashville -- for a report of CPR in progress.

After arriving on the scene, cops say they located the victim and attempted life-saving measures, but she later succumbed to her injuries.

Ex-NFL Star Eddie Lacy Sentenced In 'Extreme DUI' Case

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Former NFL star Eddie Lacy pleaded guilty to misdemeanor extreme DUI after he was busted by cops last year with a BAC more than four times the legal limit ... and TMZ Sports has learned the details of his sentencing.

Lacy entered his plea over a year after he was initially booked on seven charges. He entered a guilty plea to the extreme DUI charge with a BAC greater than or equal to .20, which is a misdemeanor. The city attorney, in turn, agreed to dismiss the six other charges in the case.

He was sentenced to 180 days of confinement, a screening at the Youth and Family Services Behavioral Health and 30 hours of community restitution at an approved agency in his home state.

Sonny Jurgensen Hall Of Fame Quarterback Dead At 91

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Sonny Jurgensen -- a Hall of Fame quarterback who played for Philadelphia and Washington -- has passed away at the age of 91.

The Commanders shared a statement from the family announcing his passing Friday morning ... saying, "his legacy will remain an indelible part of the city he loved and the family he built."

"We are enormously proud of his amazing life and accomplishments on the field, marked not only by a golden arm, but also a fearless spirit and intellect that earned him a place among the greats in Canton."

Druski, Tiffany Haddish Butcher Award Winner Names During NFL Honors

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Druski and Tiffany Haddish had folks talking after the 15th annual NFL Honors Thursday night in San Francisco, but for the wrong reasons ... 'cause both had some brutal mispronunciations of Jaxson Smith-Njigba and Mike Vrabel -- with Druski even drawing the ire of one of JSN's teammates.

Druski -- alongside NFL Hall of Famer Barry Sanders -- was on stage to present the NFL's Offensive Player of the Year award ... which Smith-Njigba ended up taking home.

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THAT'S NOT HOW YOU SAY IT

The comedian was close on the Seattle Seahawks wide receiver's name on the first go-around ... but then tried again, which sparked some fierce backlash online for the way it came out.

Panthers' Tetairoa McMillan Apologizes For Using N-Word During Twitch Stream

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Carolina Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan is spending his Thursday apologizing to fans after he used the n-word during a livestream ... saying "there's no excuse for what I said."

McMillan issued the remorseful message on Instagram ... saying, "I sincerely apologize for speaking thoughtlessly and will do better."

The first-year player was playing Madden in "The Streamer Bowl," a charity esports tournament that has Twitch streamers and NFL stars on teams as they take on challenges.

T-Mac was streaming with YonnaJay and Tamir when the moment occurred. After intercepting a pass, he shouted the slur in excitement.

Kurt Warner Questions Hall Of Fame Snubs ... Says Voters Overthinking

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Kurt Warner is calling out the Hall of Fame voting drama … telling TMZ Sports that selectors might be playing too many mind games instead of simply putting the right legends in Canton.

We caught up with the former Super Bowl MVP at the airport this week ... and he didn’t hold back on the selection process. Warner suggests this year’s results have plenty of people scratching their heads and wondering how certain all-time greats are still waiting for the call.

"I think most people feel like they didn’t get it right this year," Warner said, referencing the snubs of Patriots legends Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft.

Travis Kelce We're Gonna Booze After 'I Dos' Tons Of Garage Beer At Swift Wedding Reception!!!

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Travis Kelce just shared a major detail about his wedding with Taylor Swift ... telling TMZ Sports the reception will be a rager fueled by an insane amount of Garage Beer!!

The Kansas City Chiefs superstar spoke with us outside his "New Heights" podcast's Super Bowl party on Wednesday ... and we asked how many kegs of his beer brand will be available to guests after his ceremony.

Based on Kelce's answer, one thing's for sure -- it's definitely NOT going to be a dry wedding.

Greg Olsen Mourns Brother's Death In Heartfelt Tribute

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Greg Olsen is mourning a heartbreaking loss … the former NFL star revealed his older brother, Chris, has died after a battle with brain cancer.

The longtime Panthers tight end and current FOX broadcaster shared the devastating news in an emotional Instagram tribute ... explaining Chris lost his fight with glioblastoma -- one of the most aggressive forms of cancer -- after putting up a relentless fight.

"Love you brother," Olsen wrote with a heart emoji.

Olsen made it clear his brother never stopped battling, praising Chris’ toughness and spirit throughout the illness ... saying the disease may have taken a physical toll, but it never broke who he was as a person.