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Robert Kraft is firing back at Macklemore ... confirming to TMZ he did not want the rapper performing at Gillette Stadium and accusing him of crossing the line with antisemitic rhetoric and imagery.

Macklemore claimed Monday Ed Sheeran told him Kraft objected to his involvement in the tour after his pro-Palestine comments at MetLife Stadium went viral ... and Kraft says there was a reason.

Kraft tells TMZ ... "Gillette Stadium has a longstanding commitment to providing a welcoming environment for all guests and ensuring that events held at our venue do not provide a platform for hate speech."

Floyd Mayweather's daughter, Iyanna 'Yaya' Mayweather, was ordered to pay the woman she stabbed in a fight over NBA YoungBoy more than $50 million in damages ... TMZ has learned.

According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, a Texas judge awarded Lapattra Jacobs a whopping $40,105,000 in compensatory damages and an additional $10 million in exemplary damages, which are similar to punitive damages.

The breakdown was listed as past damages of over $8 million for past medical expenses, pain and suffering, physical impairment, loss of earning capacity, and disfigurement ... and another $32 million for future damages in these categories. 

On top of this, the court tacked on another $10 million in exemplary damages after finding Mayweather's conduct involved "an extreme degree of risk" and "constituted aggravated assault involving the use of a deadly weapon."

Shailene Woodley isn't touching Aaron Rodgers' wild claims about their busted engagement with a 10-foot pole ... but her face might be doing some talking.

The actress was spotted Sunday night for a pre-Emmys fundraiser in West Hollywood, where she was asked about the NFL star spilling major tea on their relationship during Cam Heyward's "Not Just Football" podcast.

Shailene didn't offer up a rebuttal ... instead, she laughed, flashed a pretty telling smile, and kept it moving.

12:32 PM PT -- Robert Kraft has fired back at Macklemore ... accusing him of crossing the line with antisemitic rhetoric and imagery.

Macklemore says Robert Kraft and a group of other stadium owners basically shut the door on him ... he claims the New England Patriots owner told Ed Sheeran the singer could not play at his venue if Macklemore was involved.

In a lengthy statement shared to Instagram on Monday, Macklemore says Ed told him Kraft called after the rapper's pro-Palestine comments at MetLife Stadium went viral ... with Kraft allegedly saying Macklemore would not be allowed to perform at Gillette Stadium, which Kraft owns.

Macklemore claims Kraft then got other stadium owners on board ... and Ed was handed an ultimatum -- drop Macklemore or lose access to their stadiums.

Steve Ballmer is waving the white flag.

Eleven days after the Clippers owner called the NBA's Kawhi Leonard salary cap investigation a "witch hunt" and promised to fight the stiff penalties in court, the billionaire has totally reversed course, saying he'll comply with the league's punishment.

In fact, the former Microsoft CEO says the team has already cut the massive $30 million check.

"This has been a very difficult time for everybody associated with the Clippers, and for that, I have sincere regrets. I want to apologize to our fans, employees, and my fellow NBA team owners for the distraction and distress this matter has caused, for which I accept responsibility as principal owner."

Cam Skattebo wasn't exactly first through the doors at MetLife Sunday ... and when he finally rolled up, even getting through the gate turned into a whole thing.

TMZ Sports obtained a photo of the Giants running back outside an entry gate around 5:50 PM ET Sunday ... hanging out of a souped-up pickup truck while trying to get inside.

We're told Skattebo was heard yelling, "Let me in! I'm the running back!" ... which is one hell of a way to introduce yourself before kickoff.

Jen Shah is officially back outside after her prison stint ... and she's making damn sure everyone knows it.

The "Real Housewives of Salt Lake City" alum popped up at Saturday's Utah Utes football game against Arkansas ... posting a TikTok from inside Rice-Eccles Stadium set to Sexyy Red's appropriately titled track, "She's Back."

And, yeah ... the message wasn't exactly subtle -- Jen is seen strutting around the stadium, flashing the Utes' "U" hand sign and taking in the action as Utah steamrolled Arkansas, 43-10.

Savannah Guthrie and her husband Michael Feldman are back at the U.S. Open ... stepping out together for Sunday's men's final as Savannah continues leaning on family during an unimaginably tough year.

The "Today" host arrived at the tournament Sunday looking all smiles, with Savannah rocking a black top and colorful skirt as the couple posed together before heading inside.

It's a familiar setting for the pair ... as we reported, Savannah and Michael also attended a U.S. Open exhibition event together late last month, marking her first red carpet appearance since her mother Nancy Guthrie disappeared.

Harry Styles gave Jalen Brunson the ultimate New York love during Night 9 of his Madison Square Garden residency ... stopping his show to single out the Knicks superstar from the crowd.

Styles was performing Saturday night when he spotted Brunson in the audience and decided there was no way he was letting the moment pass without giving him a shoutout.

Harry reminded the crowd they were inside the home of the reigning NBA champions before turning his attention to Brunson ... calling him the "King of New York." The arena erupted as the Knicks captain took in the unexpected recognition.

Steve Sarkisian just pulled off one of the biggest wins of his Texas tenure ... but his awkward ESPN interview is getting nearly as much attention as the Longhorns' stunning comeback.

Sarkisian's Texas squad erased a 20-point deficit Saturday night to stun No. 1 Ohio State, 24-23, in Austin -- completing one of the wildest comebacks in the program's recent history. However, after the game, Sarkisian wasn't exactly sticking around for a long conversation.

During his postgame interview with ESPN's Holly Rowe, the Texas coach abruptly wrapped things up, shouting "Texas fight!" before walking away to celebrate with his players.

Floyd Mayweather's middle-of-the-night workout ways haven't changed after retirement ... he's just winging jumpshots instead of punches!

The 50-0 boxing legend pulled up to The Gem of Las Vegas -- a 24-hour indoor basketball spot -- in Sin City around 2 AM... to hoop with the fellas, and TMZ Sports has video of the pickup games.

Mayweather, 49, looked good on the court ... scoring a couple buckets in the paint!

Oneil Cruz -- one of the top bats on the Pittsburgh Pirates -- allegedly brought in a "fixer" to buy off the families of three people who died in a tragic car accident ... according to a new report.

ProPublica released a report earlier this week ... which alleges that, in 2020, Cruz's SUV rear-ended a motorcycle with three people on it, killing all 3 of them, in the Dominican Republic.

According to a press release from authorities at the time, Cruz allegedly "had consumed alcoholic beverages prior to the accident.” The public prosecutor's office called for the "imposition of preventive detention" at the time.

Bill Belichick's girlfriend Jordon Hudson may not have brought her cheer uniform to Chapel Hill on Saturday ... but she did bring her enthusiasm to the sideline -- flashing a smile pregame.

The 25-year-old made her first appearance of the new season on Saturday ... laughing and chatting with a pair of ladies before the University of North Carolina took the field against East Tennessee State University for the team's second game of the season.

Jordon wore the baby blue the team reps ... stunning in a crop top and white pants and a small purse, fittingly shaped like a football.

Former NASCAR driver Gary Myers -- who was a pioneer in racecar competition -- has died.

Gary -- who was part of a four-generation racing family -- passed away Thursday night, his family revealed.

Gary's son and fellow racecar driver Burt Myers wrote on Facebook ... "Last night I lost my hero. He fought so hard but was so tired. My daddy is in Heaven and can finally do the things he wanted to do the last several years."

Friday night's opening game of the Subway Series between the Yankees and the Mets devolved into chaos when a man waving a Palestinian flag raced onto the field, stopping the play ... but he was eventually tackled by security and escorted away as fans chanted "USA!"

Video captured all the drama as the flag-waving man -- wearing a baseball jersey emblazoned with the words, "No Kings" -- ran around the outfield during the seventh inning with security guards hot on his tail. As you can see, the guards finally catch up to him, knock him to the ground, and restrain him. 

The packed crowd at Yankee Stadium in The Bronx didn't seem amused by the man interrupting the game by making a political statement about Palestine, especially on the 25th anniversary of 9/11. The Athletic reports he took to the field at exactly 9:11 PM, too.