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Conor McGregor is keeping himself busy as he nurses the pinky toe injury that forced him out of UFC 303 ... by tracking down the latest viral sensation -- the "Hawk Tuah" girl.

A Tennessee resident Haliey Welch is believed to be the woman who took the world by storm with a street interview she participated in a few weeks ago ... and if you somehow have no idea what we're talking about, the video is provided below for your viewing pleasure.

Naturally, the silly clip spread like wildfire ... and folks rushed to get a hold of the woman's profiles.

The man who was viciously stabbed in an altercation with ex-wrestling star 2 Cold Scorpio is lucky to be alive ... with TMZ Sports obtaining horrific images of the aftermath of the June 15 incident.

As we previously reported, the former WCW Tag Team Champion told cops he was working a security shift at a Love's Travel Stop in Kanas City, Mo. ... when an argument with a patron over a cigarette turned physical.

58-year-old 2 Cold Scorpio -- real name Charles Scaggs -- told authorities he used a knife out of self-defense ... claiming the man threatened him and tried to grapple.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are taking the next step, Dave Grohl's taking shots and Ryan Garcia's no longer taking punches ... all this on today's hot takes.

First up on "TMZ Live" Charles and Babcock explain what led to Travis getting on stage at Taylor's concert across the pond.

Tragedy struck Roy Jones Jr.'s family over the weekend ... as the boxing legend's son, DeAndre, died by suicide, TMZ Sports has learned.

55-year-old Jones Jr. released a statement on the heartbreaking loss on Monday ... saying, "Unfortunately, my son DeAndre took his life on Saturday."

Jones Jr. went on to say he was with DeAndre the night before his passing.

The Giants organization will honor the late great Willie Mays on Monday ... with the entire San Francisco squad rocking the MLB icon's number 24 jersey as they take the field against the Cubs!

"Tonight, all uniformed #SFGiants personnel will wear 24 in honor of Willie Mays 🧡" ... the team announced on social media this afternoon, along with a photo of several jerseys as they hung in players' lockers.

The 36-42 SFG are playing the 37-41 CHC at Oracle Park in the Bay.

JJ Redick is a content creator no more -- the Los Angeles Lakers head coach just announced he's putting his podcasting career on hold after accepting his new gig with the Purple and Gold.

The former NBA sharp-shooter revealed the status of his "Mind The Game" podcast with LeBron James during his introductory press conference on Monday ... and it's bad news for fans of the show.

"For the time being, and hopefully it's a very, very long time, I am excommunicated from the content space," Redick said minutes ago. "There will be no podcasts. We'll do something when I have a breather from what we have coming up -- I'm gonna be drinking from a fire hose for the next month."

If Ryan Garcia is serious about fighting bare knuckle, BKFC has a spot for the boxing star ... David Feldman tells TMZ Sports.

The idea originated late last week when the 25-year-old, 25-1 fighter, who was just suspended for one year, told us he'd be interested in fighting in the UFC and/or BKFC.

"I like 'Suga' Sean [O'Malley] cause he defended me [after cheating allegations]. But if he really wants to run it in the UFC, I'll run it. Or Bare Knuckle. S***, I'm ready to fight anyone at this point," King Ry said Friday afternoon.

Isaiah Buggs' tenure with the Kansas City Chiefs is over after just a few months ... as the team officially released the 27-year-old player following his second offseason arrest.

NFL Network's Tom Pelissero broke the news Monday morning ... saying the Chiefs decided it was best to move on from the troubled defensive tackle.

Isaiah was arrested back on June 17 in Tuscaloosa, Ala. after being accused of breaking into a woman's house and dragging her down the stairs.

Taylor Swift isn't taking Dave Grohl's comment about her "Eras" tour too kindly -- and she took the first possible opportunity to fire back, declaring she and her band do, indeed, perform live!

ICYMI ... the Foo Fighters frontman appeared to make a dig at the pop star Saturday, joking his band's tour is called the "Errors Tour" as they "actually play live" ... seeming to imply Taylor does not.

Well, less than a day after that perceived dig, Taylor appeared to directly respond to Dave during night 3 of her Wembley Stadium residency ... as she called out her band in a particular way.

Team USA stars Suni Lee and Caeleb Dressel are going for gold in style ... rocking Kim Kardashian's SKIMS line ahead of the 2024 Olympics and Paralympics in Paris.

The big athletes threw on the brand's most recent collaboration with the Red, White and Blue for a photoshoot ahead of this summer's competition ... showing off their athletic figures in the process.

Of course, SKIMS and Team USA have been partners for a while now ... working together for the Tokyo and Beijing games as well.

If you thought Pittsburgh was already known for its scenic views, check this out ... Olivia Dunne is enjoying time away from competing, getting some quality R&R with her baseball star boyfriend!

The LSU gymnast took to Instagram Sunday night to share some snaps from her day on the water in Pittsburgh with her man, Pittsburgh Pirates flamethrower, Paul Skenes.

Dunne rocked a green two-piece bikini ... while 22-year-old Skenes wore shorts and a t-shirt. From one look at the pics, the couple is very much in love!

Jared Goff got a ring -- the Detroit Lions quarterback tied the knot with his stunning model fiancée, Christen Harper, over the weekend!!

The two lovebirds got married at an intimate ceremony in Ojai, California on Saturday ... surrounded by their closest family members and friends.

Goff rocked a snazzy black tuxedo and bowtie for the occasion ... and Harper had on a strapless white gown and veil.

All eyes were on Paris this weekend -- but not because of the forthcoming Olympics ... it all had to do with celebs who got dressed up in wacky outfits and posed in front of cameras.

Countless stars descended upon the City of Light Sunday for Vogue World 2024 -- a fashion event rivaling the Met Gala and fashion week itself. The event went down Sunday at the famed Place Vendôme ... where A-listers were channeling an Olympics theme.

There were plenty of famous faces ... Cara Delevingne, Joey King, Selma Blair, Pharrell Williams, Emma Chamberlain and more all showed off some pretty out-there looks.

Joe Burrow and Justin Jefferson took their talents from the gridiron to the runway this weekend ... strutting their stuff in a fashion show!!

The Cincinnati Bengals quarterback and the Minnesota Vikings wide receiver were front and center during Paris Fashion Week ... making their debuts in an event with Vogue.

The two former LSU superstars rocked similar suits ... except for one big difference -- Burrow's 'fit featured much less fabric in the back.

Tamayo Perry, a surfing legend known for appearing in the 4th 'Pirates of the Caribbean' movie, has died ... authorities have confirmed.

The famed surfer passed away Sunday following a shark attack in Oahu, Hawaii ... as Tamayo's body was found by local surfers off Mālaekahana Beach. According to Stab Magazine, TP's arm and leg were missing when they recovered his body.

Honolulu's emergency services say a bystander actually witnessed the attack near Goat Island on Oahu's famed North Shore.