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Adam Sandler just waxed poetically about Taylor Swift -- letting the world know he's a MASSIVE Swiftie who's rooting like hell for her relationship with Travis Kelce to work out.

The actor and comedian couldn't stop praising the "Cruel Summer" singer while on with the Kelce bros on this week's episode of "New Heights" -- raving about the popstar for nearly three minutes.

Sandler -- who will be reprising his role as Happy Gilmore soon -- said Swift means so much to him and his family ... he actually gets butterflies when he's around her.

The Chicago Bears are getting their asses saved after former player Theo Benedet made a crucial rookie mistake ... 'cause Dude Wipes is hooking the whole team up with a bunch of product!!

Here's the deal -- the Canadian lineman had a memorable moment on the final episode of HBO's "Hard Knocks" on Tuesday ... when a scene revealed he was tasked with picking up some booty cleaners for his teammates, but came back to the facility with a container of Clorox wipes instead.

The whole room erupted in laughter when Ryan Bates broke down the mishap ... and Benedet -- who was eventually cut from the team (not over this mistake, of course) -- tried to plead his case to no avail.

Jason Kelce -- one of the toughest NFL players ever -- just made it clear he's a big softie off the field ... admitting he's the little spoon in cuddle sessions with his wife, Kylie.

The future Hall of Famer and his significant other made the hilarious revelation while playing a "Who's Most Likely To -- Couples Edition" game with the NFL's social media team this week.

The video let fans in on some fun facts about one of the most popular couples in the football world -- including who snores the most (Jason), who eats the most (Jason), and who said "I love you" first (Kylie).

NFL superstar Cooper Kupp has just parted ways with his Oregon mansion ... and considering all the bells, whistles and indoor training facilities it came with -- it seems the new buyer got a helluva deal.

TMZ Sports has learned the Los Angeles Rams receiver sold the 5,700 square-foot Wilsonville property recently for $3 million -- a price tag that seems super palatable when you take into account all the place has to offer.

The gated home -- which sits on a four-acre lot -- comes with five bedrooms, eight bathrooms, hardwood floors, French doors, a large gym and a separate guest house.

Brett Favre's new doc, 'Concussed,' drops Tuesday -- chronicling the journey of late former player, Tyler Sash, as well as the football legend -- a film the retired Packers great desperately hopes will shine a light on the effects of head trauma in the NFL.

54-year-old Favre, who has long been a proponent of keeping players safe while on the field, served as an Executive Producer on "Concussed: The American Dream."

While Brett's story is well-known -- he was as tough as they come on the field -- the documentary also highlights the plight of Sash, ex-New York Giants safety, who died in 2015 from a drug overdose two years after he was released by the G-Men.

Gable Steveson's NFL journey has encountered a setback -- the Buffalo Bills just waived the former two-time national wrestling champion and Olympic gold medalist ahead of the 2024 season.

NFL Network's Mike Garafolo broke the news on Tuesday ... saying the Bills opted to leave the developmental product off their initial 53-man roster, as all 32 teams need to get down to that number by 1 PM PST.

The 2020 Tokyo Games star signed a three-year deal with Buffalo this past May ... after he was released from the WWE, which he joined in 2021.

12:11 PM PT -- Patrick Mahomes Sr.'s attorney, Joseph D. Murphy, just released a statement to TMZ Sports ... saying, "Today, Mr. Mahomes entered a guilty plea in his case pursuant to a written plea agreement. Our client is now living a sober life, and we believe that the steps he has taken to better his life have helped us negotiate a plea recommendation for probation."

"However," Murphy added, "our client is set for sentencing on September 23rd, and it would be inappropriate for us to comment on this matter further until after the court has assessed the sentence in the case."

Patrick Mahomes Sr. -- the father of NFL superstar Patrick Mahomes -- has just pleaded guilty to a felony driving while intoxicated charge.

Court records show the 54-year-old -- a former MLB pitcher -- entered the plea on Tuesday morning ... just before he was slated to go to trial in the case in Smith County, Texas. The charge was officially DWI third or more.

Details surrounding the agreement Mahomes Sr. cut with prosecutors in the case were not made immediately available -- we reached out to the Smith County prosecutors, but they declined to comment. A message to Mahomes Sr.'s attorney, meanwhile, has not yet been returned.

Travis and Jason Kelce's bank accounts are reaching "new heights" -- 'cause the pair of NFL brothers just inked a lucrative, new podcast deal worth more than $100 million.

Reports of the contract were made public on Tuesday ... stating the Kelce bros. reached a three-year contract with Amazon's Wondery for ad sales and distribution rights, according to Variety.

The deal will officially kick in on Wednesday ... right before the start of the 2024-25 NFL season.

After never quite finding a proper replacement for Tom Brady in New England ... Bill Belichick's now trying to step in for the ex-quarterback on his own -- in the podcast world, at least.

SiriusXM officials revealed Monday that "Let's Go!" -- the show Brady co-hosted alongside Jim Gray the past few NFL seasons -- will now be manned by Belichick.

Brady and The Hoodie actually explained in a statement that it was none other than TB12 who recommended his old Patriots coach for the role.

A Denver Broncos fan got involved in a violent fight at the team's preseason game Sunday ... and check out footage from the scene -- he took more hits than some of the players on the field.

The tussle went down at some point during the Broncos' 38-12 win over the Arizona Cardinals ... when a guy holding a Coors Light tall boy started chirping with another spectator.

During the verbal spat, the guy with the beer lunged toward his foe ... and shortly after the jab step, he took a nasty punch to the face. A third fan then got in on the action, too ... throwing hands as the dude with the beer fell to the ground.

CeeDee Lamb will be suiting up for the Dallas Cowboys next week after all ... the star wide receiver has ended his standoff with the team -- and has signed a new contract!!

The 25-year-old three-time Pro Bowler inked the new deal on Monday afternoon -- according to multiple reports -- agreeing to a four-year extension that will pay him a whopping $136 million.

The pact will make Lamb the second-highest-paid non-quarterback in the history of the NFL -- behind only Minnesota Vikings wideout Justin Jefferson, who just got a new contract of his own this offseason.

O.J. Simpson lives on ... in the form of jewelry containing his ashes.

Malcolm LaVergne -- O.J.'s longtime lawyer and now executor of his estate -- tells TMZ ... the Juice's remains have been transformed into cremation jewelry, which was divvied up among his 4 adult children.

Simpson was cremated back in April, following his death, and we're told his kids signed off on having their father's ashes turned into an assortment of jewelry. As executor, Malcolm also had to provide written consent to the process.

Travis Kelce's dad's officially a Facebook first kinda guy ... 'cause he says he received a lifetime ban from X, and he's not sure why.

Ed Kelce took to Facebook yesterday to share a Newsmax article alleging Houthi arms dealers are selling weapons on X ... and, in it, he mentions he's banned for life from Elon Musk's platform.

EK says he got a lifetime ban for a "generic 'Terms Of Service' violation." He later clarified he wasn't banned because of this specific post, but instead posted it just to point out the platform's hypocrisy.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's love story's heating back up ... 'cause they're side-by-side again after weeks apart -- cuddling up at her beach house.

TMZ has obtained photos from Taylor's Rhode Island home ... capturing the pair appearing just over the edge of her balcony as they soaked in the salty air coming off the Atlantic.

The pics are taken pretty far away ... but, there's Kelce, recongizable mustache and longer hair slinging his arms around Taylor as the two reunited for some much-needed time together after weeks apart.

An ESPN commentator got a real injury from a fantasy league ... dislocating his shoulder while determining a fantasy football draft order -- and, it was all caught on tape.

Field Yates -- a longtime ESPN personality who hosts a show all about fantasy football -- was out on the beach with his cohosts for a skills competition to figure out who would pick first in their fantasy football league.

Yates' ESPN colleague Adam Schefter -- known for breaking some of the biggest NFL news -- shared the video to his X account ... and, it ain't for the faint of heart.

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The roar of the crowd. The crispness of that cool autumn air. Anybody know what season it is? What could be better than watching your favorite players tackle another NFL season on the gridiron? How about being in on the ground floor for the future of the sport?

Perhaps the only thing more exciting than watching a legend at the top of their game is watching a future legend lighting up the field. This season's rookie lineup features record breakers, Heisman Trophy winners and players who've already proven they can dominate.

From the first round of the NFL draft to Opening Day, it's time to show your support for tomorrow's Hall-of-Famers with an incredible lineup of team jerseys spotlighting the 2024 freshman class as they take on the biggest games of their young lives ... so far!

Welcoming the 2023 unanimous All-American and LSU's all-time leader in receiving yards, as well as the 2024 NFL draft's sixth overall pick, New York Giants fans are going to be on their feet all season long. Be among the first to show your support by pre-ordering the official Nike Malik Nabers' First Round Pick Player Game Jersey sporting his number.

With mesh side panels, and side splits at the hem, this machine-washable short-sleeve jersey moves with you as you try to keep up with Nabers on the field. And you can feel good about your choice, as part of Nike's Move to Zero journey toward zero carbon and zero waste, made with at least 55 percent recycle content.

Picked first overall in the 2024 NFL Draft by the Chicago Bears, show your support for USC Trojans' 2022 Heisman Trophy winner's NFL debut with the official Caleb Williams' F.U.S.E. Limited Jersey from Nike in navy vapor. After setting single-season records in both passing yards and touchdowns, you can bet the Windy City is about to be blown away by his prowess on the field.

Part of Nike's Move to Zero journey, this jersey is made with Dri-FIT technology to wick away moisture and features heat-sealed twill player name and number, as well as a Chainmaille mesh grill and metallic-effect NFL Shield at the collar.

Command attention and show your allegiance from the first home game with Nike's burgundy Jayden Daniels' First Round Pick Player Game Jersey, as the Washington Commanders welcome the 2023 Heisman Trophy winner to their roster. Heading into the NFL as a rookie, he's already set the single-season passer rating record and led the NCAA FBS in total yards. What will he do on the big stage?

Made of 100 percent polyester tricot with name, number, and team details screen printed on both sides, there will be no doubt which team you're backing, and what player you're most excited to see this season.

After leading the NCAA in total yards for the North Carolina Tar Heels, this NFL rookie was named the 2022 ACC Football Player of the Year. Now you can lead New England Patriots fans in welcoming the third-overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft with Drake Maye's First Round Pick Player Game Jersey.

This officially licensed jersey by Nike is designed to keep up with you as you keep up with your new hometown favorite, and is durable through the washer and dryer, on low. With its loose fit, short sleeves, and mesh side panels, you'll be feeling light and breezy all game long.

How about receiving 13 touchdowns in one season to set a school record? This former Georgia Bulldog is a two-time national champ, a three-time All-American and is considered one of the greatest tight ends in college football history.

Fans of greatness definitely will definitely need Brock Bowers' Game Jersey from Nike to show their support for the future of Raider Nation. This classic fit white jersey features Bowers' name in the classic silver and black Raiders colors. You'll look so sharp, you might get asked to suit up for the game.

There's no pressure for any rookie joining the two-time reigning champion Kansas City Chiefs, right? Well, If there's anyone worthy of the challenge, it's definitely this former Texas Longhorns wide receiver, who carries the 40-yard dash record at the NFL combine and has three All-Big 12 honors.

You can bet he'll be looking to add to his collection with a Chiefs three-peat at the Super Bowl, but they gotta get there first. Show your support from Day 1 with Xavier Worthy's First Round Pick Player Game Jersey. As he and the Chiefs fight to defend their title, you're guaranteed to be comfortable enough for the season-long journey.

The tenth overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, this former Michigan Wolverine is staying close to home with the Minnesota Vikings. He helped Michigan to an undefeated season as a sophomore, what can he do as a pro freshman?

Now you're ready to cheer on his next exciting chapter with J.J. McCarthy's First Round Pick Player Game Jersey as he looks to add to his already incredible resume, including the 2023 Big Ten Quarterback of the Year, national championship, three Big Ten titles and a 27-1 college record as starting quarterback, setting a new NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision record for win percentage.

Talk about a sharp fit and a great look, Philadelphia Eagles fans will definitely want to expand their wardrobe with Quinyon Mitchell's First Round Pick Player Game Jersey. There's a reason this two-time all-conference selection from the Toledo Rockets was picked up in the first round, after all.

Mitchell became Toledo's first-ever player selected as a semifinalist for the Chuck Bednarik Award and was selected first-team All-Mid-American Conference two seasons in a row, as well as for the 2024 Senior Bowl. The cornerback even tied a school record with four interceptions, and two pick sixes, in one game, becoming the national defensive player of the week.