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Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland has died ... the team announced Thursday. He was 24 years old.

"It is with extreme sadness that the Dallas Cowboys share that Marshawn Kneeland tragically passed away this morning," the team said in a statement.

"Marshawn was a beloved teammate and member of our organization. Our thoughts and prayers regarding Marshawn are with his girlfriend Catalina and his family."

The reported home of Miami Heat basketball head coach Erik Spoelstra caught fire early Thursday morning, with Miami-Dade firefighters jumping into action to save 2 structures on the property.

Terrifying video shows the South Miami-Dade, Florida residence engulfed in thick flames and smoke as Fire Rescue Dept. personnel attempted to save the buildings. From the video, it's clear there was massive damage done from the blaze -- and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue confirms there was a "partial collapse."

The department tells TMZ they received a call at 4:36 AM and arrived to 2 structures on the property "fully involved." Additional manpower was called in, with the online call log showing nearly 30 units were dispatched.

Tony Allen -- a former star and lockdown defender for the Memphis Grizzlies -- is locked up behind bars in Arkansas on drug charges ... TMZ has learned.

The Poinsett County Sheriff's Office tells TMZ ... Allen is facing two charges of drug possession -- one felony and one misdemeanor -- and he's currently being held without bond.

Poinsett County Sheriff Kevin Molder tells TMZ ... Allen was riding as a passenger in a vehicle that was pulled over after the driver improperly changed lanes on an interstate about 50 miles from Memphis.

Travis Kelce is enjoying a week off from football, which means he's free to hold with no penalties ... and he's taking full advantage ... holding on tight to Taylor Swift on their way in to a romantic dinner.

The "Wood" singer and her NFL star fiancé hit up The Polo Bar in New York City on Wednesday night for a dinner date, and they locked hands as they walked past a sea of paparazzi.

Travis' Kansas City Chiefs are on their bye week, so he's got free time to spend with his bride-to-be ... and they are spending some of those previous hours in the Big Apple.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have yet to send out save the dates for their wedding ... either that, or we got some bad news for Taylor Lewan -- 'cause he tells TMZ Sports he's "fully expecting" an invite in the mail!!

We caught up with the ex-NFL star and current "Bussin' With the Boys" podcast host this week ... and considering he's been buddies with the Chiefs superstar for years, we had to ask if he's gotten word on when the engaged couple will meet at the altar.

"I do not know when they're getting married," the former Titans lineman claimed. "I do know that I fully expect a wedding invitation from Travis. He's been on the show multiple times."

The Indianapolis Colts and their newly acquired cornerback Sauce Gardner are trying to cheer up a young Jets fan after he saw his favorite player traded away ... with the org. and star DB hooking the kid up with some free swag!

Video of the young fan's reaction went viral on social media yesterday after dad told his boy New York had shipped Gardner out of town, and to the Colts, in exchange for two first-round draft picks.

As you could imagine, the news wasn't received well ... but don't worry, there's a happy ending here.

"Now I don't like the Jets," the kid said.

Work hard this hump-day and see if you can guess the wealthy star flaunting his cash money! Here are a few hints:

He's one of the most famous boxers in the world, and his defense is legendary ... no coincidence his nickname is "Money!"

Sydney Sweeney may soon dole out an ass whoopin' -- and we're not talking about on the silver screen -- 'cause the A-list actress says she wants to step into the squared circle for a real deal boxing match!

"I’d totally do a charity bout, that’d be so sick,” 28-year-old Sweeney told Sportscasting.com during a recent interview, when asked if she had interest in an actual fight.

Of course, Sydney is starring in the soon-to-be-released movie, Christy, where she portrays former professional boxing champ Christy Martin.

Sweeney says she fell in love with the sport while shooting the project.

“There was a moment in the middle of filming where I was like, ‘Should I give it all up and fight because I love this?’”

Don't scoff ... Sweeney says this actually could happen.

“Christy said she’d sign me up. So, this isn’t as hypothetical as you actually think it is."

If she does fight, don't expect the Euphoria or White Lotus version of Syd ... she's become dangerous in the ring, revealing she put on a whopping 35 pounds of muscle between training and filming.

“For about two and a half months, I would weight train in the morning for an hour, box three hours in the middle of the day, and then another hour of weight training at night.”

Who would Sweeney fight -- another celebrity, or maybe a pro pugilist? She's not tipping her hand.

"It’s a surprise. You’ll have to wait. I’m serious. You’ve got to stay tuned for the pay-per-view and you’ll see it.”

Whoever it is, Syd says, don't count on an easy night.

“I think what would get me through a fight is that I can take a punch. I wouldn’t quit."

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Hit the comment section as Babcock, Lucas, Mojo and the whole crew break down the most important topics of the day ... and we'll be interacting with viewers throughout the program between 1 and 2 PM PT.

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Dana White is opening up on the betting scandal embroiling one of his now former fighters, Isaac Dulgarian, telling TMZ Sports what caused the UFC to actually reach out to the FBI!

Dulgarian, 29, was a sizeable betting favorite (-250) over Yadier Del Valle at Saturday's UFC Fight Night, but ultimately lost by rear-naked choke in the first round.

The result, combined with something that happened hours earlier, has raised serious alarm bells for the UFC honcho ... and that's why Dana decided to loop in the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

10:49 AM PT -- Haley's comments spread like wildfire online ... but she tells TMZ Sports she wants to make it clear she has nothing but love for Matt.

"I care deeply about respecting his privacy and the integrity of what we shared together," Haley said.

"During our livestream we talked about so much more than what’s being highlighted -- the love in our marriage, the growth we experienced, the depth of our connection."

"It's unfortunate that only one fragment is being amplified, because it doesn't capture the full story of how meaningful things were to me," she added. "I hope the our hour and half long conversation reflects more than a funny soundbite."

Talk about a gift and a curse -- Sports Illustrated model and influencer Haley Kalil is opening up on what led to her divorce from NFL player Matt Kalil ... saying his size caused a serious issue in their sex life.

Kalil -- who got divorced from the former Pro Bowler in 2022 -- shared the intimate details on a stream with Marlon Garcia.

Kalil, 33, explained they had a good marriage, but something led to their split -- which she refused to say out loud ... but instead typed it on her phone and showed Marlon, who couldn't hide his shock.

Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone had an intense rivalry back in the day ... but now they are good friends and brothers in arms ... and now's your chance to understand how this change came about.

"TMZ Presents: Arnold & Sly: Rivals, Friends, Icons" is our exclusive interview with the two Hollywood icons, where they discuss how they went from competitors to pals in a sometimes stunning conversation with Harvey Levin.

The full documentary is now available on YouTube for the first time ever.

Cristiano Ronaldo has a garage that would make a car museum drool ... but the international soccer superstar recently revealed his luxury whips are just for show -- 'cause he doesn't drive them!!

The Al-Nassr striker explained his stance on transportation in an interview on Piers Morgan's "Uncensored" this week ... claiming spending millions and millions on high-end vehicles is an "investment" -- just like an art collection or other interests.

When asked if he ever takes them for a spin, CR7 said that's not the point.

The Dodgers went from shaking their butts at a post-parade party to watching others do it -- their World Series celebration made its way to the "Dancing with the Stars" set on Tuesday ... and they soaked in a special routine in their honor!!

Manager Dave Roberts and players Tyler Glasnow, Will Smith and Blake Snell all hit up the show taping to take in Rock and Roll Hall of Fame night. Of course, the World Series trophy was right by their side for it.

Some folks online thought the guys looked a bit out of their element ... but that could be because they've been non-stop raging since Saturday night.

Ex-UFC star BJ Penn was arrested again this week -- this time, he's accused of punching and kicking a 45-year-old man in Hawaii.

Hawaii Island Police say the 46-year-old former fighter was arrested and charged with third-degree assault stemming from an incident early Tuesday morning.

Cops were called to a residence in Hilo around 1 AM ... when the man said Penn hit him several times before he was able to flee the scene.

Move over, Dennis Rodman ... there's a new "Worm" in town -- Freddie Freeman, who showed off his shockingly good dance moves at a Dodgers World Series rager!!

The 36-year-old first baseman was the star of the champs' post-parade celebration hosted by Mookie Betts Monday night ... grooving to Roscoe Dash's "All the Way Turnt Up."

Seconds into a video posted by Betts himself, Freeman elected to take it to the ground ... and pulled off the best worm you'll ever see.