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Longtime NBA guard Isaiah Thomas is ready to suit up for a team right now ... telling TMZ Sports his body feels good, and he's staying in game shape -- and he says there are a few squads showing interest in bringing him on board.

The last full-season deal he inked was a one-year contract with the Wizards in 2019 ... and despite dealing with serious injuries, he averaged 17.5 points a game over the course of his career -- most notably with the Boston Celtics.

36-year-old Thomas is not looking to move on from the game just yet ... 'cause when we caught up with him at LAX, he said he's got "at least" one more season in him.

Stable Ronaldo from the FaZe Clan was doing what he does best Tuesday afternoon -- streaming live on social media -- but things went sideways after cops say he became the subject of a "swatting" call in L.A.

LE sources tell TMZ ... the FaZe Clan content house was "swatted" Tuesday, a little before 1 PM, when a caller falsely reported two suspects threw a brick at the Studio City home.

We're told the caller claimed to be Stable Ronaldo, and they told 911 dispatchers they locked themselves in a room but could hear the bogus brick-throwing suspects inside the home.

LiAngelo Ball's third child was born recently ... something his ex, Rashida Nicole, said he didn't get to witness at her request.

Nicole shared the news via Instagram on Tuesday ... explaining in a "transparency post" that she spent the final five months of her pregnancy alone before welcoming Lilo Legacy to the world.

"I chose for my child's father not to be at my delivery," Nicole said. "That decision came after months of emotional pain, hurtful words, and complete absence during the most vulnerable season of my life."

Burna Boy had his emotions spiked after hearing about the mass shooting that destroyed a 2-year-old's birthday party last weekend in Stockton, California ... and he's stepping up to foot the bill for all 4 of the deceased victims.

The Afrobeats giant says he was taking in the story from "The Breakfast Club" and immediately reached out to Wack 100 ... who, in turn, connected him with Hollywood Unlocked's Jason Lee, who also serves as vice mayor of his hometown of Stockton.

Lee lashed out at the unidentified shooters, telling the Associated Press it's never been considered "gangsta" in the streets to assassinate children, and Burna Boy agreed and offered to pay for all the funerals. It's the very least he can do, considering the lifetime of pain the parents face ahead.

Alix Earle's season on "Dancing with the Stars" might be over, but her training is just beginning!

The 24-year-old content creator posted a clip Tuesday showing her working up quite a sweat with a ton of crunches and planks in what looks like a sauna.

She captioned the video, "Can't lose the abs that 'DWTS' gave me." We hear ya!

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Professional wrestlers CM Punk and his wife AJ Lee just lost their beloved dog Larry ... and CM commemorated him in the most personal and beautiful post probably of his whole life.

This is just heart-wrenching ... The World Heavyweight Champion revealed Larry took his last breath while in the couple's arms after spending more than 10 years together as a family.

According to CM, they rescued Larry in February 2015 and he changed their life by making everywhere they went with him home.

12:48 PM PT -- Serena Williams just ruined all the fun -- going to social media to deny she's been secretly planning a comeback.

"Omg yall I'm NOT coming back," Williams said on X on Tuesday. "This wildfire is crazy-"

Williams didn't explain why she's on the testing pool list ... so maybe she just wasn't ready to announce anything yet??

Serena Williams might be pulling a Tom Brady and Michael Jordan -- the tennis G.O.A.T. is clearing the path for a big return!!

The 44-year-old reportedly popped up on the International Tennis Registered Testing Pool list recently ... a requirement for players who want to compete, including retirees who must apply at least six months before participating in a tournament again.

Caroline Wozniacki did the same thing in 2023. The former world No. 1 tennis player applied for reinstatement after initially walking away following the 2020 Australian Open.

The Daytona 500 is already one of America's most beloved sporting events, but it just got a hell of a lot more fun ... 'cause Bert Kreischer's been tapped to host the official NASCAR pre-party!

The inaugural Full Throttle Festival is set to go down on February 14, just a few miles from the Daytona International Speedway, the night before the famed race.

Kreischer -- on the Mt. Rushmore of partiers (do a Google search) -- will be on hand to host the festivities ... and will also dish out some laughs from the stage, along with other comedians.

Speaking of the entertainment, it'll be top-notch ... with Lynyrd Skynyrd and Diplo among the musical acts!

There will also be BBQ, and lots of beer fueling the all-night party ... leading up to "The Great American Race."

"You know Race Weekend in Daytona is the Super Bowl of Speed, and for me, that means going absolutely massive. So, I figured, why not build the biggest, wildest, greatest pre-race party ever?" Kreischer said.

"We’re not just having a party; we’re bringing a rock show, a country show, a comedy show, and the kind of BBQ and beer that would make a pit crew chief proud. We’re stuffing all of that — the fun, the laughs, the meat sweats — inside the Ocean Center the night before the 500. It’s my ultimate, dream NASCAR tailgate come to life, and I cannot wait to see Daytona go Full Throttle with us!”

There's a LOT on the line when Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua enter the boxing ring in 17 days -- not only is El Gallo hoping to pull off the unthinkable and beat a former heavyweight champion ... but one very famous bettor is looking to cash in BIG on an upset.

TMZ Sports is told ... former Sony Pictures head Jon Peters is all-in on the YouTuber-turned-fighter's chances against A.J. on Dec. 19 -- to the tune of a whopping $5 MILLION wager.

So ... why all the confidence in the Disney kid?? We're told Peters and Paul recently had a lengthy chat about the bout ... and the film producer (with flicks like "Flashdance," "A Star Is Born," and "Batman" to his name) was fully convinced.

Boxing star Chris Eubank Jr. just posted an alarming video on Instagram ... revealing weeks after his fight that he's been dealing with health issues for quite some time.

The middleweight fighter shared the clip on Tuesday ... showing himself surrounded by staffers in a medical facility.

In the video, it appears Eubank is under anesthesia as the medical team prepares for an examination.

Toosii's showing he's the definition of a double threat ... because the rapper just committed to play football for Syracuse University as part of the 2026 signing class!

The performer revealed the big news by posting a set of photos on his Instagram account Monday, and he included a shot showing him posing next to Syracuse's head football coach, Fran Brown Jr.

Toosii -- legal name Nau'Jour Lazier Grainger -- really went the whole nine ... or, in this case, 100 yards with his announcement, as he wrote a lengthy statement in the caption thanking his supporters for believing in him as he pursues his athletic dreams.

He wrote he's excited to return to his hometown of Syracuse, New York, after moving down to North Carolina during his teenage years.

Toosii played wide receiver at Rolesville High School, and he'll be playing the same position with the Orange, reports CBS Sports.

The rapper -- whose track "Favorite Song" went double platinum in 2023 -- announced in August he's returning to football ... he reportedly visited both North Carolina State University and Duke University before committing to Syracuse.

Thought things couldn't possibly get worse for the NY Giants?! Younghoe Koo proved the G-Men haven't hit rock bottom quite yet, flubbing an attempted field goal in the most hilariously absurd way ... and now he's getting trolled relentlessly!

It was the butt fumble of kicks.

The moment went down during the second quarter of the Giants vs. Patriots Monday Night Football game at Gillette Stadium in New England ... when Koo lined up for a 47-yard attempt, looking to cut the Pats lead to seven.

But, he failed ... in brutal fashion.

Koo didn't even make contact with the football (think Charlie Brown). He planted his foot and started his swing, but his foot went straight into the turf, forcing holder Jamie Gillan to scramble for his life.

A meme was born ... and fans flooded social media to clown the Giants.

Brianna Aguilera -- a 19-year-old student at Texas A&M University -- was found dead near campus hours after a college football game ... and now her mother is searching for answers.

According to San Antonio's KSAT-TV, Brianna was at Texas A&M's football game against the University of Texas in Austin Friday night ... hours later, a bystander found her body outside a campus apartment complex.

Brianna's mother, Stephanie Rodriguez, told KSAT she's not satisfied with answers she's gotten from the Austin Police Department. She said her daughter stopped answering her phone after the game, though she could see it pinging in Austin. Brianna was found about 1 AM Saturday ... Rodriguez was informed by police at 4 PM her daughter's body was in the morgue.

Tom Brady heard 198 names before his in 2000 ... but his niece, Maya, didn't have to wait at all to have hers called on Monday -- 'cause the former UCLA star went No. 1 overall!!

The Athletes Unlimited Softball League held its expansion draft as it grows to six teams before next season ... and the Oklahoma City Spark had first dibs on a handful of unprotected players from the original four franchises.

Brady previously suited up for the Talons after going 19th overall in the draft earlier this year ... and went on to hit .647 with a homer and five RBI in six games to help her squad win a championship.

Ric Flair is expressing his regret over speaking on Hulk Hogan's death ... saying he "should have never mentioned it" after the wrestling icon's wife disputed the information he shared on a podcast.

The Nature Boy went to X to address TMZ Sports' story on the matter ... in which Hulk's widow, Sky, told us Flair's claim that "street drugs" killed Hogan was simply untrue.

"Okay Sky!" Flair said Monday night. "I Got Bad Information According To You. I Should Have Never Mentioned It."