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The New York Jets shocked the NFL world Tuesday by firing head coach Robert Saleh after starting the season 2-3 ... and former NFL general manager Michael Lombardi tells TMZ Sports the move is too little, too late -- saying this should've been done LAST YEAR!

We asked the longtime front office exec for his thoughts on Gang Green owner Woody Johnson's decision to part ways with Saleh after just five games, and an overall record of 20-36 during his three-season tenure.

Lombardi says when an organization goes through something like this, it's a surefire sign of dysfunction.

Khalil Rountree is still feeling the effects of his loss to Alex Pereira ... as the 34-year-old revealed he's in "pure pain" after undergoing successful surgery on his nose following UFC 307.

The eighth-ranked light heavyweight went under the knife for a septoplasty on Monday -- which is a procedure that corrects a deviated septum.

It's not shocking Rountree needed some work done to his schnozz ... as he was involved in an absolute war with Poatan -- which left him bloodied up following his fourth-round TKO loss.

Brooks Nader and Gleb Savchenko are going to have a hard time denying they're dating after this ... 'cause they went to a tattoo parlor together, and couldn't stop making out while getting new ink.

The "Dancing with the Stars" partners hit up Nautilus Tattoo in Hollywood Monday night and packed on the PDA ... sucking face in front of their tattoo artists, a couple friends and photogs.

Check out the video and the photos ... Brooks is lying down on a table getting tatted up when Gleb leans down and starts French kissing her ... before smooching on her neck and whispering in her ear.

Ryan Garcia is apparently in the clear in his hotel vandalism case -- his attorney tells TMZ Sports the misdemeanor charge the star boxer was facing has been dropped.

The 26-year-old and one of his lawyers, Michael Goldstein, posed for a picture outside of a Los Angeles-area courthouse Tuesday ... and on a caption on the image, Garcia wrote, "CASE DISMISSED."

"Thank you [Michael] Goldstein," he added. "Best attorney on the planet!!!!"

Frances Bean Cobain and her hubby Riley Hawk were in full-on doting parent mode this weekend, taking their newborn son Ronin Walker Cobain Hawk on a cute adventure to the pumpkin patch!

The first-time parents enjoyed a leisurely stroll, soaking up the cozy vibes at the festive event in Oceanside, California on Saturday, eyes fixed on their little one, with Riley sweetly cradling him in his arms.

They took their baby for a spin in the stroller around the fairground, and it looked like they were having the time of their lives as a happy little family.

R.J. Hampton -- a former NBA first-round draft pick -- berated a woman, told her to "shut the f*** up" and admitted to leaving bruises on her body ... and the disturbing behavior was captured on video.

Tiffany Jeffcoat, a social media influencer who shares a child with Hampton, posted the footage of the 23-year-old basketball player on her TikTok page on Monday.

Jeffcoat claimed the video was shot at an Oklahoma hotel, after she and their 13-month-old son had just traveled 11 hours to see R.J.

Colbie Young -- a member of the University of Georgia football team -- was arrested early Tuesday morning on misdemeanor charges of battery and assault of an unborn child.

According to the incident report -- obtained by TMZ Sports -- Young's 20-year-old ex-girlfriend stated she went to his apartment in Athens around midnight so they could discuss their relationship.

The ex said the conversation grew heated after she learned he was on the phone with another woman ... and claimed there had been infidelity in the relationship.

Pete Rose was taken to the hospital by a friend just five days before his death, TMZ Sports has learned ... but after a battery of tests, doctors concluded he was healthy enough to go home.

We broke the story ... 83-year-old Rose was found dead at his Las Vegas home on September 30. Now, we're learning more about the circumstances surrounding his death.

On September 25, an associate of Pete's took him to the hospital 'cause she believed he was "acting different." Docs ran tests, but everything "appeared fine and did not show anything wrong with Pete."

9:35 AM PT -- According to Walker Buehler's reps, the incident actually took place back on Sept. 27 -- while he and a few of his teammates stayed home from the Dodgers' series with Colorado to prep for the postseason.

Buehler's reps say the pitcher and his wife, McKenzie, were attending the races at Santa Anita Park, when he was "unknowingly the victim of a snatch and grab robbery of his watch."

"The incident was reported to police and is currently under investigation," Buehler's reps said in a statement. "We are grateful Walker and McKenzie were not harmed and Walker is focused on the playoffs."

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce proved their "Love Story" is stronger than ever ... packing on the PDA in a loving postgame visit with their parents.

The pop star attended the NFL tight end's Kansas City Chiefs game Monday evening, where the singer saw her beau's team beat the New Orleans Saints. The twosome celebrated the big win in Travis' suite postgame ... where Taylor showered her man with all sorts of love.

Check it out ... while chatting with Travis and his dad, Ed Kelce, Taylor sweetly scooped the football star up into a warm embrace. She even pulled him in for a big kiss ... clearly unafraid to pack on the PDA in front of the Kelce patriarch.

NHL writer Frank Seravalli is facing a ton of backlash over an insensitive comment he made regarding Johnny Gaudreau's death ... and it's gotten to the point where he was forced to apologize over it all.

Seravalli wrote up an article that included 32 bold predictions for the upcoming season on Monday -- and predicted the Columbus Blue Jackets would win the lottery "with a little help from Gaudreau."

Fans online were quick to call him out  -- and even though he revised the piece multiple times, people were still calling it "disgusting."

12:14 PM PT -- Frances Tiafoe just issued a mea culpa for his actions ... saying, "That is not who I am and not how I ever want to treat people."

Tiafoe said he let his frustrations get the best of him ... and he's disappointed with how it all played out.

"That's not acceptable behavior and I want to apologize to the umpire, the tournament, and the fans."

"I'll be better for yall."

Frances Tiafoe absolutely lost it on an umpire on Tuesday ... cussing up a storm as he expressed his frustrations over a controversial call.

The tennis star lashed out following his loss to Roman Safiullin at the Shanghai Masters ... clearly pissed off about how things unfolded earlier in the match.

During the contest, the umpire gave 13th-seed Tiafoe two time violations ... the second one taking away Tiafoe's first serve on a crucial point in the tiebreaker.

Mrs. Taylor Swift Kelce?!

That's the moniker Troy Aikman gave the world-famous popstar while broadcasting Monday Night Football ... when cameras showed the singer after her man Travis Kelce made a play for the Chiefs.

After a two-game hiatus, Swift appeared in an Arrowhead Stadium suite to watch her BF and his Chiefs teammates beat the New Orleans Saints, 26-13.

Robert Saleh's time as Jets head coach is over ... the team just fired him.

ESPN's Adam Schefter reported New York brass made the move Tuesday morning -- just two days after NY put up a clunker against the Minnesota Vikings in London.

The Jets -- who had Super Bowl aspirations heading into the season -- were just 2-3 under Saleh's leadership so far this year ... and to make matter worse for the guy, there were numerous reports that he and star quarterback Aaron Rodgers didn't see eye-to-eye.

Bill Belichick was clearly irked during his "Manningcast" appearance on "Monday Night Football" ... but while many believed it was a reaction to yet another Taylor Swift sighting, it actually seems like the guy was just fed up with what was happening on the field.

The legendary coach joined Peyton and Eli Manning during the second quarter of the Kansas City Chiefs' 26-13 win over the New Orleans Saints ... and in the final seconds before halftime, Patrick Mahomes and Co. drove down the field to set up a field goal.

BB let out a groan over the Saints defense's poor execution ... and the trio explained how they should have forced Kelce to the middle of the field after a catch -- instead of allowing him to get out of bounds and stop the clock.

Jason and Kylie Kelce shared some adorable PDA before the new ESPN talent started his "Monday Night Football" analyst gig -- getting in a smooch near a broadcast stage -- and the sweet moment was all caught on video!!

The ex-Philadelphia Eagles center -- who swapped out his Chiefs tailgate attire for a button-down shirt for ESPN's pregame show -- was gearing up to break down Kansas City's matchup with the Saints from the Arrowhead Stadium turf ... when Kylie grabbed him for a few seconds to seemingly wish him luck.

She planted a kiss right on his lips ... and then appeared to wipe something off his face.