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Dr. Dak Prescott?!

The Dallas Cowboys star says he's not done stackin' up college degrees ... revealing his plans to hit the books and pursue a PhD in psychology!!

The NFL's Rookie of the Year -- who already has his Bachelor's AND Master's degree from Mississippi State -- joined the Talk of Fame Network to discuss his desire to keep learning both on and off the field.

"Just getting my degrees has helped me immensely, just within the game of football and with people, just making me more educated in general," Dak says.

"It's something I continue to do. I'm actually continuing at some point either when I'm done (playing) or one offseason, I want to start working on my doctorate. So, I mean, it's very important to me."

Cool stuff at the 2 minute mark ... especially coming from someone who dominated his first year in the league.

Call him the Usain Bolt of water parks -- a guy in Jamaica stuck the most amazing water slide landing ... in fact, it's almost unbelievable!

If you thought gliding over water went out of style about 2000 years ago, you gotta see what this guy pulled off. He shot out of the slide and then ... GLIDED all the way across the pool ... and popped up on his feet on solid ground!!

Big Papi says he's NOT gonna unretire and hit for the Boston Red Sox this season -- despite a big endorsement from his legendary ex-teammate, Pedro Martinez.

Pedro got everyone talking Monday when he tweeted out, "Big Papi is working out, and I know he is in baseball shape, and the @RedSox could use a bit of his bat."

So, when we saw David Ortiz at CC & Amber Sabathia's PitCCh At Foundation charity event in NYC, we had to ask if a comeback was on the table.

Unfortunately, Ortiz shoots that down ... telling TMZ Sports he's too busy enjoying his retirement and watching quality television programming.

NY Yankees mega-slugger Aaron Judge ... loves musicals!!!

The power-hitting rookie was at CC & Amber Sabathia's PitCCh In Foundation charity event in NYC Monday night when we asked the one thing NY newbies should do when they get to the Big Apple.

His answer -- BROADWAY!!!

The 6'7" superstar even has a favorite play ... and says he keeps some of the songs on his playlist.

Gennady Golovkin thinks it's pathetic that Canelo Alvarez couldn't knock out a weak ass Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. ... and says he's in for a rude awakening when they face off in September.

Triple G joined the guys from "TMZ Sports" and went off on Canelo -- mocking everything about that garbage matchup back in May.

GGG also clowned Canelo for standing up between rounds of the Chavez fight -- saying he was just trying to look tough to impress women.

Golovkin -- who's on his way to Kazakhstan for Expo 2017 -- did give Canelo one compliment ... saying he's the first "real champion" he's ever fought.

Justin Bieber got in one more charitable act after the One Love Manchester concert -- this one involved the city's pro hockey team, and JB really made it stick.

Justin spent Monday morning skating with the Manchester Storm on an ice rink that was closed to the public. Defenseman Paul Swindlehurst tells TMZ ... Justin played in a scrimmage with some of his teammates and regulars at the rink.

Paul says he first got word on Saturday that the Biebs was looking for a pickup hockey game before he left town ... so he set up Monday's session, where Justin scored a few goals during scrimmage ... and more in a shootout.

The favor paid for itself ... Paul says Justin donated his hockey stick to be auctioned off at a Storm charity game. Last year, a Bieber jersey hauled in a few thousand pounds at auction ... so they're expecting the stick to be a big-ticket item. All proceeds go to bombing victims and their families.

He shoots! He scores!!

NFL Hall of Famer Cortez Kennedy was hospitalized for swollen legs just days before he died ... and the information could hold the clue as to why he passed away.

TMZ Sports obtained the police report in the 48-year-old's death -- which says Kennedy had called a friend the night before he died because he was concerned about his health.

During the call, Kennedy said he was feeling dizzy and asked the friend to check on him in the morning to make sure he was okay.

Sadly, by the time the friend went to Kennedy's Orlando, FL home on May 23, he was already dead.

Investigators say medical paperwork found in Kennedy's home confirm he was hospitalized from May 10 to May 15.

Former MMA fighter War Machine is going to prison for life, with possibility of parole, for the heinous 2014 beating of his ex-girlfriend.

The judge said he will be eligible for parole after 36 years ... when he is 71. As we reported ... he was found guilty of sexual assault, coercion, battery by strangulation, kidnapping and several other charges. The jury was hung on attempted murder charges.

During Monday's sentencing ... War Machine's ex, porn star Christy Mack, made a tearful plea to the court, saying ... "I do know that when he gets out he will kill me."

He also spoke during the hearing ... saying he hates himself for committing the beating. He compared himself to Aaron Hernandez, and reminded the judge of his own attempted suicide after he was arrested in 2014.

Derek Fisher says he's grateful no one was seriously injured in his DUI crash over the weekend -- and is adamant the situation will NEVER happen again.

The ex-NBA star was leaving Leo & Lily restaurant in L.A. with his girlfriend, Gloria Govan -- more than 24 hours after the SUV he was driving crashed and flipped on the 101 Freeway around 3 AM.

Fisher -- who was arrested for DUI -- was walking without a limp or a scratch (same with Gloria) and said he was grateful for everyone's thoughts and prayers.

Kevin Hart's in a tough position -- he's friends with LeBron James AND Kevin Durant. But he knows when it comes to the NBA Finals, he can only really root for one of 'em.

Don't worry, Kev -- who was in NYC promoting his new book -- actually picks a side in the big Cleveland Cavs vs. Golden State Warriors matchup ... though he does it in such a smooth, politically correct way, he won't lose a friend over it.

Oscar De La Hoya isn't backing down from Dana White -- and doubled down on bashing the Floyd vs. Conor fight ... even after White tore him a new one.

Oscar appeared on "SportsCenter" on ESPN and directly responded to the expletive-filled tongue lashing White delivered to the boxing legend on "TMZ Sports."

White had said Oscar's criticism stemmed from his own insecurity because ODLH's last fight -- Canelo vs. Chavez -- "sucked."

Well, Oscar says Floyd vs. Conor will suck even worse ... and explained why.

Oscar says he still has respect for Dana ... but we doubt these two are hanging out any time soon.

NBA star Chandler Parsons continues to surround himself with some of the hottest women in Hollywood -- this time, he was out sunbathing in L.A. with model Hailey Baldwin.

The two caught some rays at the pool at the Montage in Beverly Hills -- and we're told the poolside tourists couldn't take their eyes off 'em ... probably due to the fact he's 6'10" and she looks insane in a bikini.

So, let's get to the point -- are they banging? Our sources say no -- they're just good friends who've known each other for a while and hang out when they're in the same city.

Too bad ... for both of 'em.

A smokin' hot model who can throw a football?? Yes.

Here's Danny Amendola teaching his ridiculously attractive Miss Universe girlfriend, Olivia Culpo, how to get a tight spiral over the weekend. The video (from our friends at NESN) is awesome.

Danny and the former Miss USA winner were participating in Tom Brady's Best Buddies Challenge at Harvard Stadium -- a fundraiser for special needs kids. The event was awesome and Olivia and Danny made sure the kids had a great time.

Brady's Patriots teammates Jimmy Garoppolo, Julian Edelman and Chris Hogan were also in attendance for the charity flag football game ... as well as celebs Carl Lewis, Jason Lewis and Charlotte McKinney.

The pregame warm-up must've worked ... 'cause Amendola ended up picking off TB12 for a pick-6 during the game.

10:00 AM PT -- Cops say they also found an "unknown liquid" in Lewis' car. They sent it to a testing lab and will file more charges if it comes back as an illegal substance.

NY Giants receiver Roger Lewis was arrested for operating a vehicle while impaired over the weekend ... TMZ Sports has learned.

Lewis' 2012 Audi was initially pulled over on June 4 in Reynoldsburg, Ohio for speeding and tinted windows. But during the stop, cops tell us they smelled weed and noticed signs of intoxication.

They asked Lewis to take a breathalyzer test, but he refused.

The 23-year-old was taken into custody around 5 AM on an OVI charge. He was released to a sober friend on his own recognizance.

Lewis -- an undrafted free agent back in 2016 -- was part of Odell Beckham's infamous Miami yacht party with Trey Songz back in January. He had 2 TDs last season.

We've reached out to the Giants and Lewis' rep for comment ... so far, no word back.

Here's some GREAT footage of soccer superstar Neymar in a V.I.P. meeting with Kevin Durant and Draymond Green after the Warriors beat down the Cavs on Sunday.

The Brazilian soccer superstar -- considered one of top players in the world -- touched down in L.A. last week and has been hanging with Odell Beckham Jr. all weekend.

They decided to take in some hoops ... and, of course, sat right on the floor.

We're guessing Neymar wanted to meet LeBron James, too ... but he probably wasn't in a great mood.

Stedman Bailey is still focused on getting back in the NFL -- nearly 2 years after getting shot in the face -- and says he's undergoing one last surgery to increase his chances for a comeback.

Bailey was a stud WR for the Rams before gunmen blasted on him while he was sitting in a car with family members in Nov. 2015. Stedman was hit twice in the head and is lucky to be alive.

The 26-year-old was waived by the Rams in 2016 -- but he's been training like a maniac in an effort to get back on the field.

"Got a procedure coming up that WILL increase my chances of stepping back out there drastically," Bailey says.

"I damn sure owe it to myself to try everything within my power to get back on the field."

Bailey says if he's not medically cleared after this surgery, he'll quit pro football and move on with his life.

"After this procedure if doctors think it's too risky for my health and well being then I'll accept that this door has closed in my life ... but until then I'ma ball until I fall!"