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Jon Stewart's got a message for sports gamblers ... don't do it -- or don't lose, at least -- because it forced him to get decked out in Philadelphia Eagles gear, pissing off his hometown crowd in Madison Square Garden.

Jon was rocking Eagles green from head to toe -- even had a bucket lid -- Saturday night at MSG, where he was watching his Knicks take on the Lakers. Normally, Jon's a beloved Knicks faithful, but some boos rained down on him ... due to his wardrobe.

He can thank Knicks star Jalen Brunson for all this -- they bet on last month's Eagles-Giants game, and since the G-Men came up short, Jon had to pay up ... in a Saquon Barkley jersey, no less! Jalen made sure to come over and compliment Jon's fit. 😂

President Trump pissed off Canadians with his announcement Saturday of new tariffs against America's partner to the north — and the tension between the two countries has already bled into the NHL.

The Ottawa Senators played the Minnesota Wild at the Canadian Tire Centre in Ontario on Saturday night — but the political drama took place even before the referee dropped the puck.

It all went down during the singing of "The Star-Spangled Banner." Check out the video …  Ottawa songstress Mandia was belting out the American National Anthem in front of about 20,000 fans — largely Canadians — many of whom started to boo. But you gotta hand it to Mandia who powered through all the way to the end.

Offended by Antonio Brown's X page? The former NFL star says you shouldn't be ... telling TMZ Sports all of his crass content is supposed to be "comedy."

The ex-Pittsburgh Steelers wideout has found himself in hot water repeatedly over the last year or so over some commentary he's made on Elon Musk's app.

He's ruffled feathers with Tayvis supporters, Caitlin Clark fans, Tom Brady lovers ... and even those who enjoy Philadelphia 76ers star Jared McCain's content.

Governor Chael P. Sonnen ... coming shortly to the Oregon state capitol building?!

Hell yes, if you ask the MMA legend, who matter-of-factly told TMZ Sports this week ... "I will be governor soon!"

47-year-old Sonnen was born and raised in Oregon -- where he lives to this day.

A Kansas City three-peat would thrill an entire region, but according to former New York Giants star Brandon Jacobs, it would NOT give the Chiefs claim to the title of GOAT dynasty.

In a sit-down interview with TMZ Sports this week, the former tailback said Tom Brady's New England Patriots squads will still have a leg up on K.C. in his mind ... even though they never won three Super Bowls in a row.

Jacobs says it simply comes down to Brady's Pats rosters doing more with less ... explaining, "I think Patrick Mahomes' team is better than Tom Brady's team."

Luka Doncic and Anthony Davis were just traded for one another in one of the craziest moves in NBA history!!!

It started as a normal night across the Association ... and then the league got flipped on its head with the shocking move.

The move, which also includes the Utah Jazz, will send 31-year-old AD to Dallas for 25-year-old Doncic, who was the face of the franchise.

The Lakers are also receiving Markieff Morris and Maxi Kleber from the Mavs, while L.A. is sending Max Christie and their 2029 1st round pick to Texas, according to Shams Charania.

The Jazz are reportedly receiving Jalen Hood-Schifino and two 2nd round draft picks in next year's NBA Draft.

Doncic, a 5x All-NBA First Team player, and Davis, a 10x All-Star, are two of the NBA's best players, and both likely future Hall of Famers.

It remains to be seen if the teams, especially the Lakers, are done wheelin' and dealin' (they seemingly have a big defensive hole at center).

The Lakers, 28-19, are currently in 5th place in the West, while the 8th place Mavs are 26-23.

The NBA trade deadline is Thursday afternoon.

Nikki Bella just gave Indianapolis a huge surprise ... officially making her return to WWE at the "Royal Rumble."

One half of the Bella Twins made her appearance minutes ago ... entering the women's match at the number 30 spot -- with the crowd going nuts when her theme song hit the loudspeakers.

Bella was decked in an all-red two-piece outfit and ball cap ... with her signature "Fearless" logo etched across her chest.

Ronda Rousey might be done fighting, but she's still a knockout ... and, we've collected all her hottest shots for her 38th birthday.

Whether in a sports bra and shorts fighting in the ring or in a black cocktail dress, Rousey's always taking people's breath away.

RR was at the top of the UFC pyramid when she won 12 straight fights between 2011 and 2015 -- before losing her Bantamweight title and retiring in 2016.

Bryce Mitchell is walking back positive statements he made about Adolf Hitler -- apologizing for sounding insensitive with his comments about the former dictator ... and adding he's definitely not a Nazi.

The UFC fighter released a statement just minutes ago ... saying he's sorry to fans who he offended with his comments -- adding he knows many people died in the Holocaust and that Hitler did a whole lot of evil things.

Mitchell adds he's "definitely not a nazi, and definitely do not condone any of the evil things Hitler did."

LiAngelo Ball is looking to capitalize off his newfound success in the music industry ... telling TMZ Sports he wants to drop a project with NBA YoungBoy!!

We caught up with the baller-turned-rapper at LAX on Thursday ... just hours after Ball dropped a music video for his viral debut song, "Tweaker."

Gelo -- who signed a multimillion-dollar contract with Def Jam -- has been getting looks from a ton of names in the rap game who want to work with him in the booth ... but when we asked him who's at the top of his own list, he's got one name in mind.

Anyone sliding into Saraya's DMs better not hold their breath ... 'cause the AEW star tells TMZ Sports she's not looking to rush back into a relationship following her breakup with Ronnie Radke.

We caught up with the 32-year-old out in L.A. recently ... and she backed what the "Falling in Reverse" rock star said last week -- there's no bad blood between the two, it was just time for them to end things romantically and remain friends.

Now that she's single for the first time in six years, Saraya plans to take some time to herself.

Adam Vinatieri isn't hiding it -- he'd really love to be a Hall of Famer ... and he tells TMZ Sports if he's officially inducted next week, he'll be doing some gymnastics!!

The Pro Football Hall of Fame is slated to announce its 2025 class on Thursday ... and Vinatieri is one of 15 modern-era finalists vying for as many as five spots.

The competition is super stiff -- some of the other 14 names looking to get the call include Eli Manning, Luke Kuechly, Antonio Gates, Torry Holt, Terrell Suggs and Reggie Wayne.

Big Sean is in shambles over the Detroit Lions' early playoff exit, straight up telling TMZ Hip Hop, he doesn't know what the f*** happened to his squad!!!

We caught up with Sean this week at the signing of his new "Go Higher" self-help book, but the Detroit MC didn't have much advice for his squad ... better luck next year?!?

The team's January 18 Divisional L against the Washington Commanders went viral in the face of LiAngelo Ball's "Tweaker" performance ... causing Cam'ron to question the Lions' marketing brand -- and their choice not to use Eminem or Big Sean!!!

Tech N9ne is ecstatic about Kendrick Lamar's upcoming Super Bowl LIX halftime moment ... given the fact that K. Dot and then-future Grammy sensation Jay Rock got their first big break on his 2010 "Independent Grind" tour!!!

Fast-forward to 2017, Kendrick was in Tech's Kansas City hometown on his own headlining tour, thanking him and former Strange Music rapper Krizz Kaliko for their guidance that led to the road to where he'll showcase his stuff at the Super Bowl!!!

Tech tells TMZ Hip Hop he vividly recalls K. Dot soaking up the moves and concert poise during the tour, which clearly paid off for the Compton rapper in the long run.

"Disappointed, but not surprised" ... is how Natan Levy, an Israeli-born, Jewish UFC fighter felt when he heard Bryce Mitchell's insanely offensive and antisemitic comments about Hitler and the Holocaust.

TMZ Sports talked to the 33-year-old, 8-2 MMA fighter a day after Mitchell's comments shocked the sports world by referring to the former Nazi leader as a "good guy" who simply wanted to rid his country of "greedy Jews."

"Over the last year, we've seen an insane rise in anti-Semitism. We Jewish people are feeling the hate, you know, and it's difficult. This is the hardest year as far as anti-Semitism since the Holocaust, starting, of course, with October 7th, where 1,200 Jews were murdered," Levy, who is from Tel Aviv, told us.

Of course, almost everyone was disgusted with Bryce's remarks ... including UFC honcho Dana White.

We asked Levy if he was satisfied with the boss' reaction.

"I think [Dana] was on point. I know he's not going to fire him. He's going to let him continue to fight. This is what it is in America. You have freedom of speech. We have the same thing in Israel. I respect it. But also somebody has the freedom to say dumb stuff and have the freedom to correct them or tell them to shut the f*** up. And it's my right."

We also asked Levy if he believed Mitchell was too set in his beliefs, or if with guidance, he could be shown the light.

"I don't think he's too far gone, honestly," Levy said.

Tristan Thompson is facing some heat for referring to ex-girlfriend Khloe Kardashian's niece Dream as his "oldest daughter" ... especially from the little one's mama, Blac Chyna.

ICYMI ... the NBA player caught some flak on social media after he filmed himself sending love to his "2 daughters," Dream Kardashian and True Thompson.

Many online felt it was inappropriate of Tristan to claim Rob Kardashian's daughter as his own, especially since he isn't blood-related to the 8-year-old, and is NOT dating Dream's aunt.