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Eric and Mia Bieniemy allegedly refused to give their son, Elijah, access to firearms just days before he was accused of shooting his mother ... with the 27-year-old reportedly calling the cops to complain about the matter.

According to The Athletic, Elijah told police on July 24 his parents were "withholding" his weapons ... explaining he needed to be able to defend himself due to his status as "a certified UFC fighter."

Worth noting -- there does not appear to be any sign of Bieniemy actually being linked to the popular MMA organization.

Paul Pierce's alleged texts going back and forth with his ex, Princess Santiago, over their newborn child have been revealed as part of their ongoing case over custody and support.

In new court docs, obtained TMZ, Princess attached a series of texts she says were sent between her and Paul.

In one alleged text, dated February 6, Princess says ... "I just wanted to let you know that your son is here. He was born today. If you'd like to see him tomorrow, let me know."

Princess, who appears not to have received a response from Paul, says she sent another text to him on February 15, which reads, "I gave you so many chances to do the right thing and not have to go down this path … you're letting history repeat itself, acting just like your father. My son will not be ignored or treated like the black sheep."

The University of Akron is running an unheard-of promotion -- they're going to allow one special season ticket holder a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to call plays in a real game -- and head coach Joe Moorhead is explaining how it'll all go down!

TMZ Sports talked to Moorhead on Monday, who said the idea -- which rocked social media -- came straight from the athletic department ... who knocked on his door a few days ago with the wild proposal.

“I was busy, unironically enough, scripting some plays for fall camp practice and came to me with the idea of a promotion that would allow a raffle winner to be a part of our game planning process," Moorhead told us.

“And, you know, obviously I was a bit hesitant and skeptical, not having heard this before, but the more we talked about it, you know, we decided to give it a go.”

31 NFL teams let out a collective "oh boy" ... 'cause Aaron Donald booked an official workout with the Los Angeles Rams -- meaning the future Hall of Famer might actually unretire to play alongside Myles Garrett.

The 35-year-old defensive monster was name-dropped on the NFL wire on Wednesday ... listed as an official tryout for his old team.

The update comes weeks after TMZ Sports published footage of Donald on the practice field at the Rams' facility in Woodland Hills on July 10 ... with our sources telling us he was putting in some serious focus on conditioning.

Tom Brady's fishing around in the South of France ... snorkeling with a mystery woman while proving he's still quite the catch himself.

The NFL hopped off his superyacht Wednesday and took a dip in the sea ... stripping down to a tiny pair of swim trunks and putting his shredded retirement bod on display before grabbing a mask and snorkel.

And TB12 wasn't taking the plunge alone ... a mystery woman suited up for some underwater exploring, too ... joining Tom under the surface.

Stefon Diggs is returning to his old stomping grounds -- the free-agent wide receiver is expected to sign with the Washington Commanders.

The reports dropped Wednesday morning ... with NFL Network's Ian Rapoport saying the deal is worth more than $10 million.

The move now puts the former All-Pro target with another rising star in the NFL -- Jayden Daniels, who is entering his third season in the league.

Conor McGregor is officially on the mend after injuring his ACL against Max Holloway ... The Notorious says he went under the knife this week, and the surgery was a success!

The UFC superstar posted the update fans were waiting for, declaring on Instagram ... “Surgery went excellent. I am confident.”

McGregor tore his ACL and meniscus in his right knee during his highly anticipated comeback fight at UFC 329 last month ... injuring the leg during the opening seconds of the scrap.

Referee Mike Beltran officially called the fight off after 69 seconds.

It's not the first time McGregor has suffered the same injury. Coincidentally, he injured his ACL in his first fight against Holloway in 2013.

Dr. Tony Fauci's lawyer is firing back at Aaron Rodgers ... after the 4x NFL MVP went nuclear on the polarizing health official earlier this week.

"Aaron Rodgers doesn’t know what he’s talking about. He should stick to football,” Fauci's attorney, David Schertler, told The Athletic ... in response to the future Hall of Famer's brutal comments earlier this week on Pat McAfee's show.

Of course, Rodgers WENT IN on the country's leading COVID-19 doc, after he refused to answer questions during a hearing on Capitol Hill.

“I’m gonna plead the Fifth," Aaron said, "like that absolute coward Tony Fauci. Absolute coward. Are you kidding me? You got a pardon and you pleaded [the Fifth] over 100 times [on Capitol Hill]? What are you scared of, Tony? I thought you were the science? 'I am science,' and you get up there and can't answer a question?"

Aaron didn't stop there. He went on to blast TF as an "absolute criminal."

The Steelers also reacted to AR's comments ... but unlike Schertler, no "shut up and dribble" vibes here.

"Discussions around culture and politics can bring differing perspectives, and our players are entitled to their own personal views," a Steelers spokesman said on Tuesday. "With respect to that, I'm certain there are a variety of opinions on many topics within our locker room."

Fauci wasn't Aaron's only target ... he also took a shot at Dianna Russini, accusing ESPN of failing to cover the offseason scandal.

Ex-Olympian David Hearn says President Trump's big mouth makes him wary of Jeanine Pirro dismissing his Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool vandalism case but keeping open the possibility of bringing it again ... he says it needs to go away for good, because he doesn't trust Trump to snuff out the witch hunt torches.

In new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, Hearn says the case against him has always been political and devoid of any strong facts ... and he says Trump is doing little to lower the temperature.

After Pirro moved to drop the charges, Trump said she "choked" under pressure ... and he continues to bang the drum that the Reflecting Pool was damaged by vandals, not shoddy installation -- as Pirro said in her papers.

Mackenzie Dern's UFC champion, but she hasn't come close to accomplishing all her goals ... 'cause the MMA star says she wants to be the greatest ever in her division!

The strawweight champ stopped by the TMZ Sports office for a chat with Babcock ahead of her UFC 330 scrap with Gillian Robertson.

Dern made it clear she’s aiming way higher than just a successful title defense.

WWE Hall of Famer Dory Funk Jr. -- one of the longest-reigning world champions in professional wrestling history -- is dead.

Triple H announced Dory's death Tuesday ... paying tribute to the wrestling legend and saying Dory's hard-nosed style inspired countless performers and helped lay the early foundation for pro wrestling to become a global phenomenon.

He said Dory's impact stretched far beyond his own matches ... pointing to the decades Dory spent training younger athletes for life inside the squared circle.

Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau's father has not forgiven the man who allegedly took their lives ... as the two-year anniversary of their death looms ... TMZ has learned.

Guy Gaudreau tells TMZ ... he has not forgiven Sean Higgins, who was charged with aggravated manslaughter after allegedly ramming his Jeep into the brothers while they rode bicycles in New Jersey. Guy also says he has not forgiven God for taking his sons away from him.

He explains ... "Everyone's life goes on but mine. I will never get my sons back."

Guy told us he doesn't know how he will ever forgive Higgins.

Luka Doncic's ex-fiancée is dropping her court case over child support for their two children, TMZ Sports has learned.

In court docs Anamaria Goltes submitted Monday that were obtained by TMZ, she requested a Los Angeles judge dismiss her request without prejudice, reasoning ... "I am withdrawing my Petition for Child Support with the specific intention of resolving this matter amicably and by a mutual agreement which is in the best interests of our children."

Anamarie's request to dismiss was rejected by the court, due to the paperwork missing Luka's signature.

As TMZ first reported, the NBA star moved to dismiss the case -- arguing that her petition for child support and attorneys' fees had no legal grounds because it was filed in California ... when the kids live in Slovenia.

Brock Lesnar is officially hanging it up.

The Beast Incarnate made the major announcement during an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show on Tuesday and made it crystal clear -- his Hell in a Cell loss to Oba Femi at SummerSlam this past weekend in Minneapolis was the final match of his legendary career.

“I’m here today to let the world know that I am retired and I wanted to say a big thank you to everybody,” Lesnar told Pat and A.J. Hawk. “Saturday was a very emotional day for me.”

It's not the first time Lesnar has said he's done with wrestling -- but this feels different.