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If Italy needed any more motivation to win their World Baseball Classic semifinal matchup with Venezuela ... here's a stunning model wearing nothing but lingerie and a jersey to show support for her home country's team ahead of Monday's crucial game!!

The folks at Eats are capitalizing on all the action going down in the tournament ... and they joined forces with Ines Trocchia to pay tribute to Italy and their epic home run celebration.

The clip is really well done -- Ines takes several sips from a cup as she salutes the team ... and even kisses a baseball for good measure. It's a bit too sexy to share on our site -- but here's the link. You're welcome in advance.

The Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano card just added some serious star power ... 'cause Jake Paul's Most Valuable Promotions just announced that Nate Diaz is returning to the cage for a fight against Mike Perry!

MVP shared the news Monday morning, revealing Perry and Diaz will face off in a five-round fight on May 16, joining a lineup that also features former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou.

"Glad to be back in action. It’s time,” Diaz said in a press release. “Don’t forget where this all came from. I got plans on doing a lot more in the next 10 years, no matter where it is. Time to set the bar again, so get ready for a new takeover again and again until the end of time.”

Shohei Ohtani is taking the blame after Team Japan’s shocking exit from the World Baseball Classic … posting an emotional message to fans apologizing for falling short.

The Japanese superstar shared the note on Instagram after Japan’s title defense came to an abrupt end ... thanking supporters for backing the team -- while admitting he feels responsible for the disappointing finish.

“To all the fans, thank you for your support,” Ohtani wrote. “Your cheers pushed us forward every single day. We couldn’t reach the result we hoped for, and I strongly feel my own shortcomings.”

Japan entered as the defending champs after winning the 2023 WBC … when Ohtani famously struck out Mike Trout in the championship game to seal the title and take home MVP honors.

2:59 PM PT -- The school just released a statement on the arrest ... saying it is aware of the allegations and getting more information -- but Holloway has been booted from campus pending further investigation.

Not the kind of March Madness Alabama was hoping for ... star Crimson Tide player Aden Holloway was arrested and charged with first-degree possession of marijuana ahead of the NCAA Tournament ... after officials say there was more than a pound of weed in his home.

Tuscaloosa police tell TMZ Sports, agents with the West Alabama Narcotics Task Force conducted a search at a home on Monday ... and more than a pound of marijuana, paraphernalia and cash were recovered.

The 21-year-old junior was arrested and charged with first-degree possession of marijuana and failure to affix a tax stamp -- both felonies.

The Kansas City Chiefs are getting a new quarterback as Patrick Mahomes recovers from his season-ending injury -- Justin Fields from the New York Jets.

News of the transaction broke on Monday, with the Jets reportedly giving up their signal-caller to the Chiefs in exchange for a 2027 sixth-round pick, pending a physical to make it official.

This move comes as Mahomes rehabs the brutal knee injury he suffered against the Los Angeles Chargers on December 14, 2025.

TMZ Sports has obtained the 911 call made after wrestling referee Dallas Edwards suffered a medical emergency in the ring during an Ohio Valley Wrestling match last Thursday ... and you can hear the panic in the voice of the caller as he desperately attempts to get help.

During the call, which occurred approximately 2-3 minutes after Edwards hit his head on the mat, the caller tells the operator the man needs help "right now."

As the call progressed, Edwards began to move, which was an encouraging sign ... but there was still great concern over his well-being. While people at the venue waited for help to arrive, multiple people jumped in to assist Edwards.

USC just landed one of the most electric recruits in the country ... and Honor Fa'alave-Johnson says Trojan fans should expect a do-it-all star who isn’t afraid to play both sides of the ball.

The five-star safety and top-ranked California prospect in the 2027 class committed to the USC Trojans football over powerhouse programs like Oregon, Texas and LSU over the weekend … and the San Diego standout tells TMZ Sports the Trojans’ staff -- led by Lincoln Riley -- made it clear he was a priority.

“The coaching staff definitely played a big part,” Fa'alave-Johnson said. “They had a plan for me and I really trust them.”

But the real intrigue? The Cathedral Catholic phenom isn’t planning to be just a defensive back in college.

Team USA is heading to the World Baseball Classic final … and Derek Jeter says the controversial ending is exactly why baseball may need to change how these moments are handled.

The Americans beat the Dominican Republic 2–1 Sunday night, but the semifinal ended with a debated called strike three from closer Mason Miller to Dominican shortstop Geraldo Perdomo -- with the tying run standing on third base.

Perdomo watched the pitch sail low -- seemingly thinking he had drawn a walk -- but home-plate umpire Cory Blaser rang him up to end the game instantly. Replays appeared to show the pitch below the strike zone, sparking immediate debate.

Jeter, who was on the FOX postgame show, suggested the moment highlights why the tournament may eventually adopt an automated challenge system.

Ronda Rousey is just full of surprises these days -- weeks after announcing her return to MMA after nearly a decade away -- she made a shocking appearance in the ring with All Elite Wrestling.

It all went down in Los Angeles on Sunday during AEW Revolution. Following the match between "Timeless" Toni Storm and Marina Shafir ... the 39-year-old emerged from the crowd and stepped into the squared circle, and called Storm down to the middle of the ring.

Rousey -- wearing a "Rowdy" Roddy Piper jacket -- and Storm were separated before they could come to blows. She then exited the arena with Shafir, one of her best friends, flipping off the crowd as they did.

Lewis Hamilton has another trophy to add to his case -- the "F1" film he produced took home an Oscar on Sunday ... and the Ferrari superstar was pumped for the huge win!

The 2025 sports drama -- starring Brad Pitt and Damson Idris -- won Best Sound at the Oscars, a movie Hamilton not only produced and appeared in, but also worked with legendary composer Hans Zimmer on shaping the movie's soundtrack and score.

Hamilton even got a shoutout for his contribution during the acceptance speech ... and he returned the love by applauding the whole crew for the win.

Julio César Chávez Jr. may be hundreds of miles away from the U.S. right now ... but his wife says the embattled boxer is staying mentally tough as he deals with the fallout from his arrest and deportation.

TMZ Sports caught up with Chávez Jr.’s wife, Frida Muñoz, who tells us the former WBC middleweight boxing champ is holding up despite the legal turmoil.

“Julio is doing well,” Muñoz said. “He’s positively strong. But we’re taking it one day at a time.”

As we previously reported, the boxing star was arrested by U.S. immigration authorities in Southern California in July over alleged immigration violations -- a bust that resulted in his deportation to Mexico, where he’s now dealing with the legal aftermath.

Whether you like him or not, Jake Paul has had such a massive impact on boxing that MVP promoter Nakisa Bidarian tells TMZ Sports he believes El Gallo will end up in the Hall of Fame.

In fact, he went as far as to say Paul has done more at his age than the legendary Muhammad Ali (and all other boxers) at this point in his career.

Bidarian sat down with Michael Babcock this week to discuss what Paul has done for boxing, especially women's combat sports, after Ronda Rousey came out of a 10-year retirement to headline the Most Valuable Promotions fight with Gina Carano on May 16.

Bidarian -- the co-founder of MVP and Jake's adviser -- says Paul doesn't get enough credit for elevating women's boxing ... highlighting the major female bouts he's promoted, all before turning 30.

"It's unheard of," Bidarian said.

Marcus Spears Jr. might be the No. 1 basketball recruit in the 2027 class -- and according to his dad, former NFL star Marcus Spears, the kid has already taken over the family court.

So much so that Dad has officially retired from playing the five-star prospect one-on-one.

“The one-on-one is over,” Spears told TMZ Sports over Super Bowl weekend. “If I play him one-on-one, I’m setting myself up for failure. I’m done with that.”

Swagu said the turning point came when his son was just 15 years old and already pushing the ESPN NFL analyst to the brink -- and the kid has only gotten better since.

Claressa Shields isn’t exactly sold on exhibition fights ... but if she had to do one, she'd love to square off with MMA legend Amanda "Lioness" Nunes!!

That's what the G.W.O.A.T. told TMZ Sports following her latest win against Franchon Crews Dezurn in a 10-round bout in Detroit.

She thought her next opponent was going to be 16-1 Shadasia Green, but that's not going to happen right now. So we asked if she'd consider an exhibition for the time being.

"I would fight against Amanda Nunes in boxing," Shields said. "Absolutely. That would be a good one."

Chrisean Rock's got her first boxing match set up for next month ... but, today is all about love -- specifically how much we love these hot shots!

The star turned 26 years old on Saturday ... and, we've put together these spicy pics for fans to mark the occasion.

Check out this shot of Chrisean standing in just a bra and razor-thin thong ... back before the beef between her and her ex, Blueface, ripped them completely apart.

A man shot and killed 2 people in Florida Friday, about a mile from where the ongoing PGA Tour is being played ... leading to the entrance time for the third round to be delayed by a couple of hours Saturday.

The suspect, identified by St. Johns County Sheriff Rob Hardwick as Christian Barrios, drilled 2 people with bullets around 10:30 PM Friday night in a Walgreens parking lot in connection with a domestic violence situation, Hardwick announced. He then sent authorities on a wild manhunt, including on TPC Sawgrass property, where the tour is being played.

Hardwick says Barrios stole a PGA Tour radio but later dropped it, and that K-9 units were hot on his trail at the TPC Sawgrass property.

The gunman then hopped into a black BMW and led cops all the way to Nassau County, where he crashed the car into the woods and fled on foot. He was eventually apprehended and put behind bars.

The two victims died in the hospital. Their identities have not been released.

Barrios has a criminal past with at least 27 arrests and was out on probation, Hardwick said, and he knew both people he murdered.