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Ja'Marr Chase just got punished for spitting on Jalen Ramsey during the Bengals vs. Steelers game on November 16 ... with the league handing him a one-game ban for "unsportsmanlike conduct."

The NFL announced the penalty on Monday ... one day after cameras showed the Cincinnati star spitting on the Pittsburgh cornerback in the fourth quarter of the contest. It will cost Chase his weekly check of $448,333, along with a game-active bonus of $58,823.

Ramsey -- who signed with the Steelers in June -- told reporters after the game that at first, it was just the usual trash talk, which he enjoys. But when Chase spat on him, all bets were off.

Great news from Cleveland Browns legend Bernie Kosar -- he says he's "feeling good" after undergoing liver transplant surgery!!

The 61-year-old shared the news on social media Monday afternoon ... telling his followers he's looking forward to taking on "the rest of this week and the rest of our lives."

It all comes on the heels of Kosar sharing Sunday night he was slated to go under the knife for the procedure ... celebrating the news with his nurses after some setbacks in the journey.

TMZ Sports is going live from the newsroom to discuss the day's biggest stories ... but we don't just want folks to watch and enjoy the conversation, we want y'all to get involved!!

Hit the comment section as Babcock, Lucas, Mojo, Luca 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.

So tune in, make fun of us, share your two cents, sound off about your favorite team ... nothing is out of bounds.

Cardi B is venting about a new houseguest who's been getting on her nerves ever since she gave birth to Stefon Diggs' son ... and it's her own mother!!!

The "Bodak Yellow" rapper hopped on social media and explained all the things her mom's been doing to drive her crazy.

Cardi says her pantry's missing some of her favorite snacks -- especially her late-night cravings -- and it's all her mom's doing. Say goodbye to those cookies, and sayonara to that jerky.

The shooting of N.Y. Jets defensive back Kris Boyd appears to have been caught on video ... with the footage showing a group of men fighting in the streets before two gunshots ring out, leaving the 29-year-old in critical condition.

The clip was posted to social media Monday morning, and it shows just how chaotic the scene was around 2 AM on Sunday as the violent incident unfolded in the heart of New York City.

Moments later, gunshots are heard, sending both combatants and bystanders scurrying away from the scene. It's believed at least one of those shots struck Boyd in the abdomen.

11/17/2025 11:28 AM PT -- A rep for the Goldman family tells TMZ ... "The Executor’s acceptance of the claim is a positive acknowledgement of the debt; however, it does not constitute payment. This acceptance simply allows the administration of the claim to move forward in probate. We will continue to monitor the probate process as it progresses.”

O.J. Simpson's estate seems one step closer to paying Fred Goldman money he's owed for winning his wrongful death lawsuit years ago ... because the estate's accepted a multimillion-dollar settlement.

Malcolm LaVergne -- the Simpson estate executor -- filed court documents earlier this week in which he accepts Fred's creditor claim in the "amount of $57,997,858.12 (U.S.), plus judgment interest on the approved amount."

Goldman originally asked for north of $117 million ... but, LaVergne argues that -- despite what he sees as a good faith effort on Goldman's part to determine an accurate amount -- the interest hasn't been calculated correctly.

What do LiAngelo Ball and Drake have in common? They both scored platinum singles this year!!

The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) announced the milestone accomplishment for Gelo's debut track on Monday ... saying "Tweaker" officially hit one million digital units sold.

This is huge news for the 26-year-old athlete-turned-rapper ... as he randomly launched his music career just months ago. Per RIAA, the only other hip-hop and R&B artists to secure platinum singles in 2025 are Drake, Lil Tecca, BigXthaPlug, and Mariah The Scientist.

The New York City Police Department has released images of the suspect wanted in the shooting of New York Jets defensive back Kris Boyd Sunday morning ... which left him fighting for his life in a hospital.

Cops are asking the public for help in tracking down the man who fled the scene after he allegedly shot Boyd in the gut while he was leaving a restaurant in the heart of Manhattan.

The suspect was last seen wearing a black cap, black sweatshirt, black pants, multi-colored sneakers and a black book bag.

According to police, the shooting happened around 2 AM on West 38th Street, only blocks from Times Square.

Chicago Bears cornerback Nahshon Wright's interception was more than a highlight on Sunday ... as he paid tribute to his former coach, John Beam -- who tragically died just days ago -- after the game.

With the Bears up 10-3 late in the second quarter, Wright snagged a deep ball thrown into the endzone by Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy ... which was intended for Jordan Addison.

Wright was clearly feeling all the emotions after the catch ... dropping to one knee and bowing his head as his teammates wrapped their arms around him.

Deion Sanders couldn't help but get emotional when Shedeur Sanders made his NFL regular-season debut on Sunday ... admitting he was in tears as his son took the field for the Cleveland Browns.

The fifth-round pick logged his first official snaps for the Orange and Brown in the second half of Cleveland's AFC North matchup with the Baltimore Ravens ... a sight some fans have been begging to see for weeks with fellow rookie Dillon Gabriel struggling as the starter.

The former Oregon quarterback was forced out of the game due to a concussion ... paving the way for Sanders to get his shot ... and his proud pops and former coach in Colorado was watching.

Even with what looks like clear video evidence, Ja'Marr Chase is denying he spat on Jalen Ramsey during the Bengals vs. Steelers game on Sunday ... claiming it simply didn't happen.

The superstar Bengals receiver and Steelers corner were jawing at each other throughout the AFC North matchup in Pittsburgh ... but things took a turn in the 4th quarter when Ramsey slapped Chase's helmet and grabbed his facemask -- earning a one-way ticket to the locker rooms in the process.

Viewers wondered what set Ramsey off -- and thanks to an up-close camera angle, it appeared Chase was caught in 4K spitting on Ramsey.

Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua is actually real -- the fight is set to go down in a matter of weeks!!

After his matchup with Gervonta Davis was scrapped, El Gallo will now face the former heavyweight champion in a professional bout on December 19 at the Kaseya Center in Miami ... and Netflix will be streaming the whole thing.

Joshua is by far Paul's biggest challenge to date -- he's not in his 50s (he's 36), he's not a former MMA fighter, and he's not washed.

Hey Mavs, TMZ Sports just found your next general manager -- METTA WORLD PEACE!!!

We spoke with the former NBA star this week ... days after the Dallas Mavericks fired Nico Harrison, who was responsible for one of the worst trades in NBA history -- Luka Doncic for Anthony Davis.

We started the conversation by asking for Metta's reaction to the firing ... but he caught us off-guard when he said he wanted to take Harrison's job!!

Some of the biggest celebs out there really give 110% to their projects ... can you guess who this hard-working actor is?

We caught up with this guy while he was signing autographs for a bunch of his adoring fans in New York City, and he dished about linking up with Patrick Mahomes' coach while preparing to star in a show about a football player ... any guess which "Powers"-ful character it is?

New York Jets cornerback Kris Boyd is clinging to life after being shot in New York City early Sunday.

The NYPD says the gunfire erupted around 2 AM just blocks from Times Square. When officers arrived, they found the 29-year-old cornerback collapsed on the sidewalk with a gunshot wound to the abdomen.

Paramedics rushed Boyd to the hospital, where he remains in critical condition, according to law enforcement.

The Jets acknowledged the incident, saying only ... "We are aware of the situation involving Kris Boyd and will have no further comment at this time."

Dillon Danis just got himself blacklisted from the UFC ... because Dana White says the fighter is banned forever after igniting a wild brawl cageside at UFC 322.

The chaos exploded Saturday night inside Madison Square Garden in NYC ... moments before the main card kicked off when Danis got into it with several members of Islam Makhachev's squad.

Videos captured the scene ... showing Danis mixing it up with Abubakar Nurmagomedov and Magomed Zaynukov as security rushed in to break things up.

Dana addressed the melee during the post-fight presser and didn't mince words ... telling reporters he won't press charges, but Danis will never step foot at another UFC event again.

"I was on the other side of the Octagon and go, 'F---, I know exactly what this is,'" White said. "You will never see Dillon Danis at a UFC fight ever again."

Danis, of course, isn't a stranger to Nurmagomedov drama. He was in Conor McGregor's corner during their infamous 2018 title fight in Las Vegas ... the same night Khabib Nurmagomedov choked out McGregor and then leapt out of the cage to attack Conor's corner.