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Le'Veon Bell is finally outta the slammer after getting arrested for missed child support payments last week ... and he's vowing to never return.

The former Pittsburgh Steelers star went to social media to share a "first day out" video as he walked out of the Kent County Correctional Facility in Michigan on Wednesday ... and he was quite pleased.

"We f***in' free!!" the 34-year-old said in the clip. "We out!!"

Patrick Mahomes Jr.’s dad, Patrick Sr., is begging for permission to stop wearing his alcohol monitoring bracelet due to severe health issues it is causing him, TMZ has learned. 

According to court docs obtained by TMZ, Patrick Sr. claims the monitor caused him significant skin irritations on his ankle. He asked his probation officer if he could remove the monitor … claiming the cream he got to treat the issue was also not helping. 

The probation officer requested that Patrick Sr. submit to a voluntary hair-follicle test and a blood test, which he did on July 1 and July 2. The results came back as negative. 

Tony Romo says he was on his way to meet his grandma and grandpa when he was busted for OWI ... but there was a lot more to the police stop -- and now it's time to check the full play-by-play.

As TMZ reported ... a portion of the bodycam footage for the former NFL star was released Tuesday ... the former Dallas Cowboys quarterback told police he had just left a golf tournament and was headed to see fam when stopped in Wisconsin on July 23.

As we reported, cops said Romo performed poorly during the field sobriety exercises and arrested him on suspicion of operating while intoxicated.

Chiefs training camp opened with devastating news that Mia Bieniemy, wif of Chiefs coach Eric Bieniemy, was shot, so everyone breathed a collective sigh of relief when Andy Reid delivered a positive health update on Wednesday, reporting that the coach's wife was on the mend.

"Update on Mia. Mia Bieniemy, she's doing great," the 3x Super Bowl-winning coach said from the podium in Missouri.

Reid added ... "She's doing better and great from where she was. Out of the ICU Unit and making progress."

Travis Kelce clocked in for his first day of training camp with the Kansas City Chiefs on Wednesday ... meaning all the Taylor Swift wedding aftermath is officially over -- and now it's time to work.

No. 87 was recorded walking to the practice field in Missouri ... with plenty of fans wishing the 36-year-old luck ahead of his 14th season in the NFL.

"Living the dream, baby," Kelce said ... while also saying hello to the folks in attendance.

7/29/2026 8:09 AM PT -- Check out the full Tony Romo body camera footage here!

Tony Romo told cops he was on his way to meet his grandma and grandpa when he was pulled over and ultimately busted for OWI ... newly released body camera footage shows.

In the video, obtained by TMZ, the former Dallas Cowboys quarterback tells the officer he had just left a golf tournament and was headed to see his grandparents when he was stopped in Wisconsin on July 23.

Later in the footage, the officer returns to Romo's car and asks him to step out of his Jeep to perform field sobriety tests, but Romo repeatedly asks whether he can call his lawyer before finally exiting the vehicle.

Tom Brady and Logan Paul are in talks to squash their beef in WWE, but one fellow former NFL great wants the GOAT to stay on the couch.

TMZ Sports caught up with three-time First-team All-Pro cornerback Patrick Peterson at Billy "Swagga" Vance's golf invitational last week ... and had to ask about TB12 potentially taking his talents to wrestling.

Turns out ... P2 isn't a fan. At all.

1:48 PM PT -- The Palo Alto Police Department tells TMZ ... Kyle Shanahan's statement he provided to reporters is accurate. He was at fault for the accident and they are in the process of correcting the clerical error that was made in the state database that stated the other driver was at fault. Palo Alto PD says it's up to the officers discretion at the scene whether or not to issue a citation to people involved in a collision and not uncommon for them not to.

Kyle Shanahan is fact-checking reports on his recent car accident ... telling reporters the collision was actually all his fault after he took his eyes off the road to search for his phone.

The San Francisco 49ers head coach invited a select few members of the media to his office on Tuesday ... and detailed what exactly went down on July 14.

Shanahan admitted to being distracted right before impact ... as his phone fell between seats, so he reached to get it back. Once he looked back at the road, he had already crossed the double yellow line and was heading for an SUV.

Sean McVay said the L.A. Rams are in communication with Aaron Donald about a potential comeback, but as far as his recent workout at the team facility goes ... ya might as well ask TMZ!!

The Rams coach met with the media as training camp kicked off at LMU on Tuesday, and one of the first questions was naturally ... is the three-time Defensive Player of the Year coming back or what?!

McVay admitted both sides are talking, but no one is ready to announce anything -- either way -- just yet.

Aaron Rodgers is back at Steelers training camp for one final run -- and the 4x MVP says this is his last NFL dance!

The 42-year-old future Hall of Famer was asked about his decision to come back for his 22nd season as a pro on Tuesday, and credit goes to new Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy ... and a green light from the missus.

“I thought last year might be it, and then Mike got hired,” Rodgers told reporters. “I talked to the wife, and she said, ‘You can do one more year and see if it works out.’ And then it kind of all came together.”

Eric Bieniemy's wife personally called for help after allegedly being shot twice by her own son ... with local officials sharing the latest on the shocking incident.

Loudoun County Sheriff Mike Chapman spoke to WJLA on Monday ... and revealed Mia Bieniemy was the one who dialed 911 around 7:30 PM on Sunday, all while Elijah Bieniemy remained inside the home.

Chapman said once responding officers arrived at the scene, they found the alleged victim with multiple gunshot wounds ... and the suspect was with her.

Kyle Shanahan survived a horrific car wreck earlier this month, and now we're learning just how close the 49ers head coach was to suffering a permanent, life-altering injury, according to his close friend.

Shanahan's close buddy, Chris Simms, revealed some unknown details about the crash and Kyle's injuries during "PFT Live" on Monday, and it's scary stuff.

"All of the sudden one day I get a text from Kyle's wife, Mandy," Simms recounted, "And it's like, ‘Oh no, Kyle’s been a part of some horrible accident.’ And she sent us some pictures right off the bat, and it was like, ‘Oh my gosh.’"

Jaw-dropping development in the shooting of Eric Bieniemy's wife, Mia ... the couple's 27-year-old son, Elijah, has been arrested for the horrific act.

Elijah Zion Bieniemy is currently behind bars and being held without bail at a Virginia jail after allegedly opening fire on his own mother, hitting her multiple times, inside the family’s Ashburn home Sunday evening.

Bieniemy -- who posed for a mugshot after his arrest -- was charged with Malicious Wounding, Use of a Firearm in Commission of a Felony, and Discharge of a Firearm Inside of a Dwelling, according to a rep for the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office.

It's unclear what led up to the shooting.

Andy Reid publicly addressed the shooting of offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy’s wife ... and the Kansas City Chiefs head coach provided an encouraging update on Mia's condition.

Big Red made the comments while speaking to reporters after practice at training camp in Missouri on Monday, opening up with a statement expressing support for his longtime assistant.

“Our hearts go out to Eric Bieniemy and his family,” Reid said. "Our thoughts and prayers are with them. I can't get into details on it, but things happen sometimes, and Eric will work through it. He's got a great support group here, as does his family."

8:00 AM PT -- Officials say Eric Bieniemy and Mia Bieniemy's son, Elijah, was arrested and charged with malicious wounding, use of a firearm in commission of a felony, and discharge of a firearm inside of a dwelling as a result of the shooting.

Mia sustained multiple gunshot wounds, according to the release.

The wife of Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy was shot at their home in Virginia ... and is currently being treated for "serious injuries."

The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office said officers arrived at the Bieniemy residence in Ashburn, Virginia, around 7:30 PM. Sources told ESPN 57-year-old Mia Bieniemy was hospitalized as a result of the shooting.

Officials confirmed a person was receiving medical care ... but did not reveal the individual's identity.

Training camp doesn't officially kick off until next week, but Aaron Rodgers is getting an early start on things ... hitting a popular L.A. gym for a marathon workout sesh this week!

TMZ Sports spotted the 42-year-old future first-ballot Hall of Famer leaving a Gold's Gym location in the City of Angels.

Rodgers spent about 3 hours inside the facility, which is regularly visited by some of the biggest celebs and athletes in the city.

On his way out, we tried to talk to him, but he wasn't in a chatty mood.

The 4x NFL MVP has been busy lately.

He recently revealed he patched things up with his parents after years of being estranged, posting photos hanging out with his mom, dad, and brother Luke.

Summer break is about to come to an end for AR, who will soon report to Pittsburgh Steelers training camp for his 22nd and last season in the NFL.