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Tank Davis is clapping back ... the star boxer just filed a whopping $20 MILLION countersuit against his ex, who accused him of getting physical with her during an altercation at a strip club, TMZ Sports has learned.

31-year-old Davis answered his accusers' claims, flat-out denying nearly all the ugly allegations laid out in her filing.

Tank says he did NOT commit battery -- claiming he never hit or choked the woman -- nor did he falsely imprison her. He also claims it was a shakedown from the get-go, insisting the woman demanded $1.1 million in exchange for making everything go away.

Instead, the undefeated boxer says she was the initial aggressor, claiming she “provoked” the encounter in an elaborate scheme designed to shake him down for lots of cash.

The Chicago Bulls are done with Jaden Ivey after the NBA player made anti-LGBTQ comments and criticized Pride Night promotions in videos making rounds on social media.

ESPN's Shams Charania broke the news on Monday ... saying the Bulls have decided to part ways with Ivey, who they just picked up in a three-team trade with the Timberwolves and Pistons last month.

This decision comes after Ivey, 24, posted a series of lengthy videos on Instagram over the weekend ... venting about several topics, including the NBA's celebration of the LGBTQ community with Pride Night.

The flag football hype train shows no signs of stopping anytime soon ... as the NFL announced it is launching a new professional flag football league.

The NFL and TMRW Sports Group -- the minds behind The Golf League -- announced the new venture on Monday, citing the "unprecedented global momentum for flag football, as the sport experiences rapid growth, expanding commercial interest and increasing engagement from prospective investment, media, and sponsorship partners."

As part of the announcement, they revealed some of the members of the investor group, and it is a list filled with stars.

Add Elin Nordegren's name to the growing list of people "concerned" for Tiger Woods' well-being after his rollover crash and DUI arrest.

Nordegren -- who shares two kids with Woods -- is reportedly worried after Friday's wreck, according to People … which ended with Tiger in handcuffs, where he's now facing three charges, including driving under the influence.

According to the report, Nordegren has concerns about whether Woods can stay healthy over the long run ... and be there for their kids -- 18-year-old Sam and 17-year-old Charlie.

It doesn't sound like Puka Nacua's employer is too concerned about his headline-filled offseason -- L.A. Rams head coach Sean McVay just told reporters he hopes the superstar is with the organization for years to come.

McVay met with the media at the NFL's annual league meeting in Arizona on Monday ... and was asked about the recent allegations made against the 24-year-old.

TMZ Sports broke the story -- Nacua is being accused of biting a woman and hurling an antisemitic slur during a night out on New Year's Eve in Los Angeles.

While his attorney, Levi McCathern, said the bite happened during a moment of horseplay, the Rams star adamantly denies saying "f*** all the Jews" at dinner that night.

A massive brawl broke out between two rival soccer fanbases Sunday afternoon in Los Angeles ... with haymakers being thrown as security desperately tried to get a handle on the situation.

It all went down during the Clásico Tapatío showdown at BMO Stadium between Chivas de Guadalajara and Atlas F.C. -- the oldest rivalry in Mexican soccer.

A video shared on X shows a group of people turning the stadium into a fight club, with people scrapping near a beer vendor. One of the individuals ended up on the ground as another man unloaded on the back of his head ... but security was able to get him off -- and he was able to crawl away.

Duke freshman Cayden Boozer is taking full responsibility for Sunday's stunning loss to UConn in the Elite Eight ... saying his last-second turnover "ruined our team's season."

The moment couldn't have been more "March" -- the Blue Devils were up two points with 10 seconds to go in the contest ... but as they tried to get the ball past halfcourt on an inbound, the Huskies picked off Boozer's pass and Braylon Mullins nailed a desperation three to punch their tickets to the Final Four.

Had he held onto the ball, the Devils are likely keeping their championship hopes alive.

7:15 AM PT Tuesday -- TMZ Sports obtained the arrest affidavit that shows Tiger Woods had two loose hydrocodone pills in his pocket at the time of his DUI arrest and stumbled through his field sobriety test.

Tiger Woods is addressing the question everyone is asking -- Why doesn't he get a driver, especially if he has a clear substance abuse problem. Well, he's not giving the answer people wanted.

Tiger cares a lot about his privacy, at least according to People. The mag cites an anonymous source who claims he won't hire a private driver because he "doesn't want anyone to watch over him or know what he is doing." The source adds that the legendary golfer also thinks he's fine to drive.

The insider goes on to say that Tiger "despises public scrutiny." It's pretty ironic, because he's come under plenty of scrutiny after getting busted twice for DUI.

Travis Kelce’s got a new uniform this season -- and it’s straight off the runway!

The three-time Super Bowl champion is leveling up his off-field empire … locking in a major deal with Tommy Hilfiger that goes way beyond just posing in pretty clothes.

Kelce is stepping in as both a global ambassador and a creative collaborator -- meaning the Chiefs’ superstar tight end will help design a capsule collection that blends Hilfiger’s classic prep look with his own loud, tunnel-walk-ready style.

Charles Barkley had a few things to get off his chest about the current U.S. immigration policy, launching into a passionate rant about the "travesty" going on in the country.

The moment went down during a segment about UCONN star Alex Karaban and his family -- who immigrated to the States from Ukraine and Belarus in the mid-90s/early 2000s -- before their Elite Eight game against Duke.

After the feature, Barkley said he loved Karaban and his family, but noted immigration is a "very touchy subject" for him.

"The way some of these other immigrants are getting treated in our country right now is a travesty and a disgrace," Barkley said.

MMA fighter Maycee Barber got choked up talking about her knockout loss over the weekend, saying she looked dead lying there on the canvas.

Barber posted a video on X after she was savagely beaten by her opponent, Alexa Grasso, during their UFC flyweight matchup in Seattle on Saturday night.

In the first round, Grasso landed a hard left to the face, dropping Barber like a sack of potatoes before finishing her off by choking her out. Barber was left lying limp on the canvas with a blank stare in her eyes. Grasso was announced the winner of the fight.

Alex Pereira vs. Ciryl Gane is one of the most anticipated MMA fights of the year, and Francis Ngannou is breaking down the scrap for TMZ Sports!

We recently spoke to The Predator, and asked him about the co-main event for Freedom 250 ... going down on the White House's South Lawn on June 14th.

Odds say the fight is very close, and Francis agrees ... though he believes Ciryl has certain advantages.

Tiger Woods' latest DUI arrest reportedly has friends wondering when he's going to "get real" and start acting his age.

According to People, a source close to the legendary golfer says, "Tiger has yet to look in the mirror and say, 'You're 50 years old and need to act like it.'"

They reportedly added ... "He is enabled by people making money off of his talent and reputation, but with his injuries and age, he is frustrated and depressed about his state of health. He wants to play in major tournaments like the Masters, but he needs to get real. Once he does that, he should be better off because people do like Tiger. He is a good person."

MMA rising star Maycee Barber was knocked out cold by her opponent, Alexa Grasso, during Saturday's UFC Fight Night 271 -- and video of the takedown is downright terrifying.  

Check it out ... in the first round, Barber and Grasso are going toe to toe, kicking and throwing jabs until Grasso connects with a hard left to the face.

Barber falls on her ass as Grasso goes in for the kill, putting Barber in a chokehold before she goes unconscious with her eyes staring into space.

Tiger Woods is getting a lot of fanfare ... but for all the wrong reasons.

The golf great's most ardent supporters were photographed wearing white T-shirts emblazoned with Tiger's mug shot from his latest arrest Friday for DUI. A message was printed at the bottom of the shirt that read, "#FreeTiger." 

Tiger's admirers were attending the Texas Children's Houston Open golf tournament in Texas on Saturday -- and photogs snapped them sporting the mugs hot shirts during the third round of the championship.

Arnold Schwarzenegger's son Joseph Baena is following in his famous dad's footsteps, winning his debut bodybuilding competition in a major way.

Joseph beat out his competitors to come in first in the Men’s Open Bodybuilding Heavy Weight Class, Men’s Classic Physique True Novice, and Men’s Classic Physique Novice during Saturday's NPC Natural Colorado State competition.

Joseph also snagged a silver medal in the Men’s Classic Physique Open Class C, and shared a bunch of Instagram photos of himself flexing on stage during the event.