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Turns out it's not just the Super Bowl winners visiting the White House -- at least one Kansas City Chief is, too -- Harrison Butker's currently kickin' it with President Donald Trump!

A W.H. staffer shared a photo Thursday morning showing Trump, seated at the Resolute Desk, speaking with the 29-year-old Pro Bowl kicker in the Oval Office.

It's unclear why Butker, who found himself at the center of a massive controversy last offseason with comments he made during a commencement address, was visiting 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.

Media beef at the NFL Combine ... with a verbal altercation reportedly breaking out between two top football insiders at a Starbucks -- to the point where league security is apparently involved.

The news broke Wednesday night when Barstool Sports personality PFT Commenter claimed a "Serious big time media confrontation AT STARBUCKS between two NFL news breakers" took place.

Pro Football Talk later reported it was between NFL Network reporter Ian Rapoport and fellow insider Jordan Schultz.

Justin Tucker's wife is speaking out on the disturbing allegations made against the All-Pro kicker ... saying she is standing firmly in his corner through it all.

The Baltimore Ravens star has been accused by 16 massage therapists of acting inappropriately during sessions from 2012-2016 ... which sparked an NFL investigation.

Tucker has adamantly denied any wrongdoing ... and this week, his wife, Amanda, broke her silence on the matter.

Taylor Swift is playing a major role in getting Travis Kelce out of his Super Bowl funk ... with the Kansas City Chiefs superstar revealing her music is the soundtrack to his recovery after losing to the Philadelphia Eagles.

The 35-year-old tight end talked all about being down in the dumps on his "New Heights" podcast with his brother, Jason, on Wednesday ... when the retired offensive lineman asked his go-to remedy.

"Jason, the only way you can find yourself in the light is to find yourself in the dark first, right?" Travis said. "I listen to music that is very telling of my mood."

President Donald Trump is, in fact, sending White House invitations to the Philadelphia Eagles ... after erronoeus reports suggested the Super Bowl winners would NOT be pulling up to 1600 Pennsylvania Ave!

On Tuesday, 47 confirmed his intentions to invite the Eagles squad to his home in D.C. ... while explaining the invitations just aren't in the mail, yet.

"They will be," Trump said of the invites while speaking with the press.

Travis Kelce hasn't revealed his plans for 2025 ... but according to the Kansas City Chiefs general manager, you can expect to see him take the field next season -- with Brett Veach revealing as far as he knows, the superstar tight end does NOT intend to retire.

The front office exec shared his side of the speculation at the NFL Combine on Tuesday ... saying during exit interviews, TK seemed fired up to get back at it after coming up short in Super Bowl LIX.

Chiefs head coach Andy Reid was also asked about his offensive weapon ... but he really just said all that's important right now is Kelce gets some time to relax after the long season.

The Baltimore Ravens are breaking their silence on the sexual misconduct allegations leveled against Justin Tucker ... with the team's General Manager sailing the number of claims against their star kicker "serious and concerning."

Eric DeCosta met with reporters Tuesday morning ahead of the NFL Combine ... where they peppered him with questions on the JT situation -- in light of 16 masseuses coming forward to claim Tucker was inappropriate with them over the years.

"We're fortunate the league is doing an investigation," DeCosta said. "We'll wait as patiently as we can for as much information as we can, and we'll make our decisions based on that."

While plenty of New York Giants fans are still upset the team let Saquon Barkley walk in free agency last offseason ... the team's general manager seemingly isn't living with any regrets -- saying he's happy for Barkley after winning his first Super Bowl!

Joe Schoen met with the media ahead of the NFL combine in Indianapolis ... and right off the bat, he was asked about the team's former first-round draft pick helping propel the Eagles to their second Lombardi trophy in franchise history.

"I'm happy for Saquon," he said. "Obviously he went on to win the Super Bowl and we wish him nothing but the best."

Patrick Mahomes didn't have much to celebrate after the Super Bowl, but he was back to being in good spirits at the Texas Tech basketball game on Monday ... losing his mind after a fan nailed a full-court putt!!

The Kansas City Chiefs superstar -- sporting a fresh cut -- and his wife, Brittany, had courtside seats to check out his alma mater's matchup against Houston ... and during a break in the action, one guy showed off his impressive golf game in an on-court promotion.

The fan hit the shot from the opposite baseline and through a hole in a board to win a pair of AirPods Max ... and everyone in the arena lost their minds -- including the three-time champion.

11:42 AM PT -- TMZ Sports has obtained Wilhoite's mugshot.

10:00 AM PT -- TMZ Sports has obtained more details on the arrest ... with a Denver Police officer claiming he was working a curb assignment on the East arrivals level of the airport around 2:09 PM when the alleged incident occurred.

The cop says he told Wilhoite he could not leave his 2021 Ford Bronco unattended, to which Wilhoite allegedly replied, "shut the f*** up" two times.

The cop claims Wilhoite bumped his chest into him, causing him to step backward. The cop says he then shoved Wilhoite ... who responded by punching him in the right side of the face with a closed left fist, forcing him to the ground.

Chris Kluwe says he's been contacted by multiple people from the Democratic party, and while he straight up says he doesn't want to run for political office, the former Vikings punter tells TMZ Sports he'd be willing to do it.

43-year-old Kluwe went viral last week after he delivered an explosive anti-Donald Trump, anti-MAGA speech at a city council meeting in Huntington Beach, CA ... which ultimately led to his arrest.

We spoke with the 8-year NFL vet ... and asked him about a potential run for office.

If Shedeur Sanders wants some tips on how to navigate following a famous dad's footsteps into the NFL ... Patrick Surtain II is offering up some, free of charge.

The newly crowned Defensive Player of the Year -- who's the son of former Miami Dolphins star Patrick Surtain -- told TMZ Sports out at Super Bowl week this month Sanders merely needs to "keep being" himself if he wants to succeed in the pros.

It, of course, is a simple concept ... but as the offspring of Deion Sanders -- Surtain II knows it's not always the easiest task.

Notre Dame running back Jadarian Price is one of several college football stars inking the coolest NIL deal to date -- a partnership with celeb jeweler Johnny Dang -- and he tells TMZ Sports the collab is way more valuable than his own custom piece!!

Price -- who scored seven touchdowns this past season for the Fighting Irish -- visited Dang's famous store in Houston recently ... where he worked alongside the icemaker to design some one-of-a-kind jewelry.

While diamonds are great, Price said the partnership goes far beyond shiny items ... as he said the experience will set him up for the future.

A Bible given to O.J. Simpson with an interesting inscription from Robert Kardashian right after the infamous white Bronco car chase is going up for a proposed auction ... and the timing is notable.

Malcolm LaVergne, O.J.'s longtime attorney and executor of his estate -- tells TMZ ... the Bible was given to O.J. in the clink by his close pal and "Dream Team" member the day after the iconic Bronco chase through L.A.

Robert, the late father of the Kardashian clan, wrote a message of hope in the book ... telling O.J. he loved him -- and so did God.

Don't expect Adrian Peterson to follow in Deion Sanders' coaching footsteps anytime soon ... the ex-NFL tailback tells TMZ Sports he has absolutely no desire to run a football team's sidelines.

Sanders' success in the college game has paved the way for several other football legends to get HC gigs -- Eddie George, Michael Vick and DeSean Jackson all have headsets now -- but Peterson told us out at Super Bowl week this month he won't be next.

The former Minnesota Vikings star said it's just too stressful of a job ... and right now, he's enjoying relaxing and being a dad.

NFL general managers looking to have Aaron Rodgers on their team in 2025 better listen up ... he just revealed what he's looking for in his next squad!!!

The soon-to-be free agent quarterback doled out his wish list following a training session in sunny Southern California on Thursday ... explaining that he really only desires two things in his next team.

No. 1, he asked to be wanted. And No. 2, he said he was hopeful to be surrounded by talent. It didn't seem he'd be opposed to some good weather, either.