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Former NBA player and WNBA hopeful Enes Kanter Freedom may have had an intense run-in with authorities at Wintrust Arena Sunday night ... however, he's welcome back as long as the WNBA approves, TMZ has learned.

A Chicago PD spokesperson tells TMZ ... there have been no reports filed regarding the incident ... even though Enes was seen surrounded by cops after he was removed from the arena for getting in an altercation Sunday with WNBA Chicago Star player Natasha Cloud.

A Wintrust Area spokesperson tells TMZ ... "Based on the incident last night, decisions regarding reprimanding or banning would be the purview of the WNBA."

Rashod Bateman allegedly shoved the mother of his child into a wall during a fight inside their home ... hours before cops say he used a screwdriver to wreck her Mercedes while their infant daughter sat inside.

According to a police report, obtained by TMZ, the Baltimore Ravens wide receiver's girlfriend, Marissa Crumley, told officers an argument erupted around 3:30 AM on June 3 ... she claimed they were fighting over her past, with Bateman allegedly calling her a "liar."

Crumley told cops Bateman pushed her into a corner wall, leaving her with facial contusions. She said he later told her to pack her things and leave the home.

The death of Buffalo Bills star Ed Oliver's 2-year-old son has been ruled accidental ... and the investigation is now closed with no criminal charges, TMZ has learned.

The Harris County Sheriff's Office tells TMZ ... its Homicide Division has closed the case and no charges will be filed against Ed or anyone else.

As we previously reported ... Ed's son, also named Ed, drowned in the swimming pool at the NFL star's Texas home on June 28. Deputies responded to a life-in-danger call after the boy's parents found him unresponsive in the pool.

Oscar De La Hoya's ex-wife walked away with two Puerto Rico properties in her divorce from the boxing legend ... according to new court docs obtained by TMZ.

The filing confirms Milagros "Millie" Corretjer was awarded full ownership of both properties under the former couple's confidential divorce judgment.

One property is in San Juan and carries an assigned value of $3.5 million ... while the other is in Rio Grande at Bahia Beach Resort and is listed at $10 million.

Ivanka Trump hit the waves during a family getaway in Costa Rica ... showing off some pretty solid surf skills ... and hanging ten.

The former White House adviser was spotted surfing Sunday ... rocking a white long-sleeve top and black bottoms as she caught a few waves on her soft-top longboard.

Ivanka looked steady on the board ... keeping her balance through the whitewater ... and even throwing up a shaka at one point.

Ex-NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom got into a heated confrontation with WNBA star Natasha Cloud during a game -- and it ended with Enes getting booted out of the arena!

The drama unfolded in the third quarter of Sunday's matchup between Caitlin Clark's Indiana Fever and Natasha's Chicago Sky. Natasha scored a basket before the Fever called a timeout, and then Natasha started jawing with Enes, who was sitting courtside.

Enes stood up and started jawing back. He stretched out his arms and took a few steps toward the court before security stepped in and ejected him.

Drew Brees knows a thing or two about bouncing back from a torn ACL -- he did it as a high schooler -- and the NFL legend says not only will Patrick Mahomes bounce back, but he'll be better than ever!

The newly minted Hall of Famer chopped it up with Babcock this week ... where the guys talked Mahomes' injury recovery, and it'll be music to the ears of Chiefs fans.

“I think there’s no doubt that physiologically Patrick Mahomes is fine,” Brees told us.

“There’s certainly that, I think, that mental hurdle to get over just to say like, 'Hey, I can step into that, right?' Like, 'I can take that hit.' You know, can I just get past that psychological barrier of being able to turn it loose and not think about it at all?”

Melania Trump and Natalie Harp were in very close quarters Sunday ... as both watched the Freedom 250 IndyCar race with President Trump nearby.

Video from the race shows Melania seated right next to POTUS ... while Harp was sitting just a few feet behind the First Couple.

It's an interesting visual considering all the attention Harp has been getting lately over her close relationship with Trump.

Kobe Bryant would have turned 48 today ... and Vanessa Bryant is marking the late Lakers legend's birthday with a touching tribute.

Vanessa shared a sweet Instagram post Sunday ... posting a candid photo of the couple together and giving fans a look back at their love story.

The comments quickly filled with messages from family, friends and famous faces ... including daughter Natalia, Michael Phelps, Lala Anthony, David Beckham, Russell Wilson, Gabrielle Union and more.

Donald Trump says Washington's first IndyCar race spent years stuck in neutral ... until he got involved and helped get the green light in about 15 minutes.

The president joined FOX Sports at Sunday's Freedom 250 Grand Prix in D.C., where he took plenty of credit for bringing the race to the nation's capital.

Trump said longtime friend and IndyCar owner Roger Penske told him they'd been trying to make a D.C. race happen for 20 years -- even making more than 200 trips to Washington in the process.

The trans athlete controversy Sophie Cunningham thrust back into the spotlight spilled into the streets of Brooklyn Saturday ... with rival demonstrations gathering outside Barclays Center ahead of the Fever’s matchup against the New York Liberty.

A group of about 60 supporters came out in defense of Cunningham, while more than 100 trans-rights advocates rallied nearby. NYPD officers and metal barricades divided the crowds as fans headed into the arena.

The Cunningham-focused rally was organized by Liberty fan Dr. Elizabeth Fedak, following the Fever guard’s recent remarks about transgender participation in women’s sports.

Erling Haaland has unveiled a dramatic new look ... buzzing off the long, blonde hair that became one of the most recognizable features of the Manchester City superstar.

The World Cup icon has shocked soccer fans by chopping off the long, flowing blonde hair -- posting the process early Sunday with the caption "New season, new trim" ... shocking fans around the globe.

For years, Haaland's Viking-like hairstyle has been part of his identity as one of soccer's biggest stars. The Norwegian striker first became famous with Red Bull Salzburg and Borussia Dortmund before joining Manchester City in 2022, where he immediately established himself as one of the world's most prolific goalscorers.

Julius Erving is giving the new-look Philadelphia 76ers a big thumbs-up ... but Dr. J's not ready to crown them champs just yet!

The Hall of Famer spoke to TMZ Sports this week and said he's all-in on the stacked squad ... but winning isn't just about accumulating All-Stars.

"What I've been doing is just pretty much giving the deal a thumbs up. Jaylen Brown, deal, thumbs up," Erving told us, ticking off some of the blockbuster off-season moves.

"They're gonna be one of the most talented teams."

But there's a catch.

Enes Kanter Freedom wants to play in the WNBA next season ... but for this weekend, he'll be a spectator, 'cause the former NBA big man intends to attend the Fever vs. Sky game in Chicago, TMZ Sports has learned.

The 6-foot-10 center is planning to make the trip to Wintrust Arena in Chi-Town for Sunday’s nationally televised matchup ... starring Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham.

Our sources tell us Kanter is taking "major security measures" to ensure his safety at the arena.

Josh Allen is not happy with the podcaster who revealed the death of Ed Oliver's son before a statement was released ... saying the report made him "sad and angry."

The Buffalo Bills quarterback addressed reporters during a news conference in Cleveland Saturday ... where Tim Graham -- a columnist for The Athletic -- says he kicked things off by thanking people who knew about the drowning death and held back on reporting it.

He then added, "It’s very sad in how it came out. It makes me very sad and angry at the same time."

Buffalo Bills star Ed Oliver is mourning an unimaginable loss after his 2-year-old son, Ed, drowned in the swimming pool at the NFL player's Texas home ... TMZ Sports has learned.

According to local officials, deputies responded to an in-progress life-in-danger call at Oliver's home on the evening of June 28. When first responders arrived, they were told the child's parents had found him unresponsive in the pool.