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It's Shotime ... AKA Shohei Ohtani's birthday! The baseball bday boy turns 32 today ... which calls for a celebration as big as his back-to-back World Series wins!

But what do you possibly get the GOAT of America's pastime?!

Consider this TMZ's love letter to the MLB MVP ... we've rounded up some of Shohei's most ballin' shots ... as the Dodgers' designated hitter and pitcher.

Former NFL star and longtime sportscaster Marcellus Wiley was arrested in Florida over the holiday weekend, TMZ Sports has learned.

According to jail records obtained by TMZ Sports, Wiley was booked into the Orange County Jail on July 4 on a charge of domestic battery.

The 51-year-old remained listed in the jail system following the arrest. According to custody records, he is being held without bond. Details surrounding the alleged incident that led to the charge and who was involved were not immediately available.

The 2016 Cleveland Cavaliers had a ball celebrating the 10-year anniversary of their NBA Finals win ... but don't expect the 2004 Detroit Pistons to ever follow suit -- 'cause Ben Wallace tells TMZ Sports that's simply not their style.

We caught up with Big Ben at LAX recently ... and had to ask if his championship squad has remained as close as LeBron James, Kevin Love, and the rest of the Wine and Gold roster from a decade ago.

As we previously reported, Bron, Love, Richard Jefferson, Channing Frye, Tristan Thompson, and more jetted off to Saint-Tropez for several days of debauchery -- and the content was hilarious.

UFC star Paddy Pimblett is the co-main event for Conor McGregor's big return at UFC 329 ... but he tells TMZ Sports he's not satisfied with just that -- he wants a piece of Mystic Mac himself!!

We caught up with the Baddy ahead of his bout with Benoit Saint-Denis on July 11 ... and he explained he can't wait to get in the Octagon and back in the win column.

He's expecting a bloodbath -- they're both coming to scrap, not "sniff balls." Either that, or it'll be a quick finish with Pimblett's hand raised at the end, he said.

Byron Scott feels LeBron James could've done more with the Los Angeles Lakers ... telling TMZ Sports he's giving the King a "B" grade for his time in Purple and Gold.

We caught up with the Showtime Lakers alum this week ... fresh off the news that James would be playing elsewhere for his 24th season in the NBA.

Scott said the change is a win for both sides -- but when reflecting on the past eight seasons, he admitted he expected multiple championships with James ... not just the one he secured in 2020.

Former NFL linebacker Keith Mitchell has died, it was announced Thursday. He was just 51 years old.

Details surrounding his death have not been disclosed.

Mitchell was a star linebacker at Texas A&M ... and was named an All-American in 1996. His total sack count during his time at College Station put him toward the top all-time in organization history.

Jaylen Brown is speaking out on getting shipped to the Philadelphia 76ers ... and he seemingly took a shot at the Boston Celtics in the process.

The 2024 NBA Finals MVP released a statement on Thursday ... admitting he's still trying to wrap his head around what just happened.

Brown was traded on Wednesday in exchange for Paul George and draft picks ... a transaction that's being viewed as pretty one-sided and a steal for the Sixers.

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle is on his way to the monumental Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding ... and it looks like he's got his blue suit in tow!!!

TMZ obtained a photo of George in the Nashville airport Wednesday night ... he's sitting with his wife Claire at a bar, and he's got a suit in a bag hanging off the back of his chair.

George and Claire revealed last week they scored a wedding invite, with George telling Entertainment Tonight the only thing he knew about his NFL buddy's top-secret wedding was that he was wearing a blue suit.

Los Angeles Rams great LeRoy Irvin has passed away, his former teammate Eric Dickerson announced Thursday. He was 68 years old.

ED mourned the loss in a tribute post on Instagram ... praising Irvin for who he was both on and off the field.

"Leroy wasn’t just a lockdown corner and a fierce competitor on the field; he was a true friend and a great man who always brought incredible energy," Dickerson said.

Phil Mickelson says someone's taking another swing at his reputation ... and he's swinging right back ... after a woman claimed he sent her an unsolicited nude and propositioned her.

The golf legend is vehemently denying the latest misconduct allegations tied to his name ... blasting the d*** pic allegation as an "anonymously sourced drive-by shooting" designed to generate clicks, not uncover the truth ... according to the New York Post.

As TMZ previously reported, allegations first surfaced last week when Ashley Perez -- the ex-wife of fellow pro golfer Pat Perez -- claimed Phil showed her a photo of his erect penis and propositioned her while her husband was in the bathroom during a tournament weekend in 2015.

Chris Johnson vowed to raise awareness for ALS following his diagnosis ... and he's doing just that by bringing back the viral ice bucket challenge -- with Marshawn Lynch and LenDale White already taking part in the campaign!!

The former USC superstar was the first to share his clip ... and Johnson's daughter helped pour a large bowl of ice water over his head. He then called on guys like Vince Young and Deion Sanders to follow his lead.

Johnson's daughter also did her own ... calling on her brothers, twins CJ and Kaden, and LeBron James to continue the trend.

Beast Mode also showed his support ... sending kind words to CJ2K before getting doused in ice.

"First off that s*** was hella cold… but for CJ2k, f*** it. I’m in, I’m wit ya & I support you," Lynch said on Wednesday.

Not only did the ice bucket challenge take over social media in 2014, it also helped raise $220 MILLION globally for research.

The United States Men's National Team capped off a big win over Bosnia and Herzegovina with a jam session on their bus ... and Weston McKennie made use of his time on the 1s and 2s by blaring Ella Langley!!

The Red, White and Blue secured a spot in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a 2-0 result in Santa Clara on Wednesday ... and the vibes were certainly high off the pitch.

Hours after the final whistle, McKennie shared a video on his Instagram ... showing him singing along to the country star's "Choosin' Texas" track -- and his teammates were into it, with Tyler Adams and Christian Pulisic forcing out a few notes as well.

Baltimore Ravens star Calais Campbell's brother was charged with murdering his mother ... and now there's new 911 audio where a family member says the brother is "mentally ill" and "diagnosed with schizophrenia."

In the audio clip, a man identified as Mr. Campbell tells the 911 operator to send police to a house in Buckhead -- an upscale Atlanta neighborhood -- to check on his mother, Nateal Campbell.

The caller says his brother suffers from schizophrenia "and some other things" and stays with their mom at her house. He says neighbors saw his brother driving their mom's car, which is very unusual.

Rick Ross is making his case for getting a piece of the Miami Dolphins ... telling TMZ Sports he wouldn't be a regular celebrity owner -- he'd hustle every day to help the team!!

Rozay joined Lucas Widman on the TMZ Sports set ... and he explained why he's dead serious on wanting an official role with the NFL squad.

The rap great said he'd focus on growing the org.'s relationship with the locals and making it feel more like a family -- 'cause the current owner, Stephen Ross, has everything else covered ... and he thinks he's doing a good job with that.

NBA player Malik Beasley entered a not guilty plea at an arraignment in his gambling case on Wednesday ... and his attorney made it clear they're going to fight to clear his name.

The former Detroit Pistons guard went before a judge in a New York courtroom ... where he was officially informed of his charges -- conspiracy to commit wire fraud, bribery in sporting contests, honest services wire fraud conspiracy, and conspiracy to commit money laundering.

Beasley wore a blue suit for the occasion ... and appeared to be in good spirits, all things considered.

Warren Sapp was investigated for an alleged battery at a senior living facility in Florida ... but prosecutors declined to charge the former NFL star with a crime ... TMZ has learned.

According to a police report, obtained by TMZ, the Apopka Police Department responded to the Solaris Healthcare facility on May 25 after a female employed claimed Warren got physical with her.

The employee alleged Warren came to Solaris asking for records and answers regarding their family members’ insurance ... due to issues with claims being denied ... and she said he "became verbally hostile."